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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
1
May 16 report from Viera Cruz notes General Navarrete denying offensive moves toward Vera Cruz while Mexican officials warn of a coming crisis for Provisional President Huerta within days. Rebels believed unable to attack the capital soon, but unrest grows among residents and officers. General Mans moves HQ to Cordoba as forces shift from the capital area.
State Federation Fairmont reports plans for the State Moderation of Labor meeting starting next Monday. About 300 delegates expected with local committees arranging entertainment. Sessions run three days ending Wednesday with a parade expected by 2000 marchers. parade permit sought from Mayor Bowen. Additional committee meetings set this week and next. Last annual Ramantion meeting held in Charleston drew large attendance.
Erie Pa May 1 Smallpox appeared at St Vincent hospital triggering removal of two nurses three patients and a visitor to municipal hospital. Forty people were taken home for observation. The report also notes a proposed special train to convey Elks to a state convention in Parkersburg with possible execution.
A drunken offense at Baltiors and Oblorajitoag station led to Joan To anphey in Hallan being fined $1 and costs Wednesday morning in Magister Nicewarner's court. In default of payment, she was sentenced to wire wiz days on the county cruide.
Heinie Wagner vows return to baseball after injury with Boston Red Sox. He states he will be back in the game before the end of May despite the setback.
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON May 3 With plans for the Mexican mediation conference at Niagara Falls Ont next went rapidly maturing tension of the international contract was relieved somewhat today by important developments. Assurances reached this government that no ammunition has been landed at Mexican ports from German ships a matter that had been in doubt since the Kronprinzess voyage from Puerto Mexico. From the French legation in Mexico City came positive information that American Vice Consul John R Sillman who had been held prisoner by Mexican federals at Saltillo was on his way to Mexico City under guard to be turned over to the Brazilian minister there who would guarantee his safety until he reaches Vera Cruz. The state department insisted Huerta release Sillman. Secretary Bryan said the government would welcome a return of Mexican lighthouse leaders to the fight on the Lobos island which American naval forces had seized for navigation. The government did not consider manning the lighthouse a act of war but would keep the Light operating until Huerta sends a Mexican force back. Another development arousing interest was the report that Nelson OShaughnessy informed President Wilson that Huerta, realizing collapse was near, was preparing to make a last stand at Puebla now being fortified. The state department announced H Percival Dodge former minister to Panama had been selected as secretary to the American delegates at the mediation conference. Heavy firing at Tampico resumed at midnight and the Constitutionalists expect to capture Tampico today per navy despatch from Admiral Mayo. The general impression is that the Romancia will be compelled to retreat. William Banks 17 walked near Greenwich Conn to attend dinner.
Employees of the Baltimore and Ohio systems conduct elections to select delegates for the annual convention to be held in Cincinnati on June 5. The organization covers significant sums and resources in its relief department.
Charien Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will testify tomorrow before the Interstate Commerce Commission in its inquiry into the New Haven affairs amid earlier signals the inquiry might end if immunity is offered to witnesses. Folk chief counsel for the commission announced this after a conference with Attorney General McReynolds.
Dr. Frederick R. Smith of Damascus Temple Rochester N C was elected Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at its annual conclave in Atlanta Georgia succeeding William W. Irwin of Wheeling West Virginia. He was elevated from deputy Imperial potentate.
Edmund Denham and Jack Verricon will depart tonight on No 4 to Baltimore for the Pimlico races. During their absence they plan to purchase a fine thoroughbred, with Charles Jones remaining in charge of their office.
Seven offenders charged with being drunk appeared before the patios court on Wednesday morning. Two paid fines while the other five were ordered to the pit a.
Washington May 18 The administration pushes a concentrated program of antitrust bills and appropriation measures with a tentative adjournment by July 10. The plan prioritizes the Corrington Clayton and Rayburn antitrust and stock regulation bills in that order, while allowing other urgent matters if time permits. Majority Leader Underwood says antitrust must pass but other actions may follow. appropriation bills will be expedited with priority to antitrust.
The telegraph from Washington reports Secretary Garrison directed General Funston at Vera Cruz to ask General Mans about Samuel Parks the U S private who vanished after crossing Mexican lines while allegedly insane. A similar inquiry was sent by Secretary Bryag to General Huerth. The note adds unverified report that Parks met death near the Mexican lines. Also, the Grand Court of Deliberation Daughter of Sphinx West Virginia announces a grand recess Thursday and Friday at its lodge hall corner Mikant Main streets inviting all members and a banquet Friday night.
General Chao, governor of Chihuahua, is one of Villa's right hand men. If the Constitutionalists gain control of Mexico, he may be chosen for a shell cabinet position.
About 200 delegates attended the ninth annual meeting of the Grand Encampment and Department Council of Pats Arche Militants of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia in Clarksville West Street lodge hall. Formal opening included a welcome by local officials and a business session through the day with officers present from across the state.
Vana Doty, known to police for several drunkenness arrests, will be arraigned before a magistrate in a day or two on a vagrancy charge. He was jailed after last night’s drunkenness arrest while arrangements were made for vagrancy trial.
Five youths at a Deopard store raffle case faced an assault threat when John Joseph Mahowish demanded payment for a broken glass top. He locked exits and brandished an iron bar before others secured safety. Mahowish was fined one dollar plus costs and ordered to post a $200 bond to keep the peace for six months.
A man giving name Will Benham from Baltimore entered the Linden Avenue home of Harv ey L Stemple about o'clock this morning and frightened Mrs Stemple. He fled when she screamed and was chased by officers and citizens for an hour, then captured on Lowndes Hill. He is held in jail on an attempted robbery charge pending a magistrate hearing. The house entry occurred as Mrs Stemple read in the rear reception room, with other residents pursuing the intruder through several streets. Benham had also attempted to enter other local homes earlier in the week, including Glenn Williams on Otay Street and Mr Jickart on Pike Street.
In Trinidad Gofo May 18 the Ludlow tent colony rapidly rebuilds on a site behind the old camp wrecked by battle and fire on April 20. More than two dozen tires were set. Within days the entire San Rafael strikers settlement is expected to move back to its former location as the proclamation enforcing disarmament takes effect at 6 pm. Arm surrender by strikers remains fewer than declared by officials.
Police plan to try Jonnie Gill and Mrs. Williamitt on babe person accusations within a day or two. Both women were arrested last night for drunkenness and may face a year in jail if convicted and unable to post bail.
In New York on May 13 the Becker murder trial faced chaotic cross examinations as prosecutors pressed informant Rose regarding previous aliases and alleged ties to criminal activity. The courtroom scenes featured tense questioning about identity, movements, and connections to persons on Cherry Street, with jurors urged to weigh inconsistencies in the witness's account.
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