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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
11
May reports from Vera Cruz say General Huerta may confront a crisis within days. General Navarrete denies movements against Vera Cruz while U. S. observers note Mexican positions near the city. Rumors of tensions rise as plots unfold around Mexico City and Cordoba, with officers split on Huerta’s fate.
State Federation of Labor preparations move ahead in Fairmont as committees in the legal council meet. About 500 delegates are expected over three days with a parade involving local organizations and around 2000 marchers. Mayor Bowen has been asked for parade permission as more details follow.
Craven BRID Fa reports smallpox outbreak at St Vincent hospital leading to 40 residents from the facility being moved to municipal hospital for observation. Two nurses and three patients plus a visitor were among those relocated as officials investigate the outbreak.
A man identified as Gheorimine, described as Italian, was fined $1 after being found drunk on the Baltimore and Ohio road. He was sentenced to serve five days in the county jail after a Wednesday morning arraignment.
In Washington D C on May 18 petitions favoring national prohibition were received by Representative Neely from West Milford Methodist Episcopal Church and several others including Clarksburg Dutt Street Sunday School and Sycamore Methodist Episcopal Church. Neely introduced a bill for an increased pension for Frances M Hockinberg. Mantington resident Lafayette Croziner secured a pension for William J Wilkinson and Neely is pursuing an increase for John J Davis of Wheeling. He will speak May 26 at Shinnaton for the Knights of Pye Nins and May 30 in Clarksburg for Harrison county rural carriers.
Smith of Damascus temple Rochester was chosen Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Ithaniust conclave. He succeeds William W. In of Wheeling West Virginia, elevated from deputy potentate. Edmund Denham and Jack Harrison left for Baltimore for Pimlico races. Charles Jones remains in charge of their office.
May 15 reports say plans for a Niagara Falls mediation conference progress as assurances reach Washington that German ships have not landed ammunition in Mexican ports. US Vice Consul Silliman, once held by Mexican federales, is en route to Mexico City under Brazilian protection. The US urges Huerta to release lighthouse tenders and resume duties. Puebla fortifications rise as Huerta prepares a last stand. Secretary Bryan signals support for lighthouse operations. Nelson O Shaughnessy relays Huerta plans to resist internal foes. Dodge named secretary to American mediation delegates. Heavy fighting resumes at Tampico. more details on page four.
Denver May 15 Major Patrick J Hamrock of the First Regiment Colorado National Guard faces arson murder manslaughter and larceny charges at a general court martial. The case stems from the Ludlow mine strike battle and the destruction of the strikers tent colony on April 20. Twenty seven specifications accuse Hamrock of causing the deaths of two women and eleven children in the tent burning.
Extension of time to October 15 1914 for Chesapeake and Ohio to dispose of Kanawha and Michigan Railway holdings by appeals to the U S Supreme Court. Circuit judges Warrington Knappen and Dennison as special district court ordered dissolution of the soft coal trust and compelled the sale of stock in Sunday Creek Coal Company to break up the chain of control. Seven offenders charged with drunkenness faced police court. two paid fines, five ordered to leave the city.
Passengers aboard the Old Dominion liner Jefferson recounted vivid accounts of last Monday night’s explosion that killed nine. First Officer Pange reportedly fought back steerage passengers with a Marlin spike as darkness and burning debris raged.
Washington May 13 Riley postmaster at Spencer Roane County was ordered to resign effective May 1. He asked for charges and reason why but received May 7 a terse reply dispensing with his services without explanation. The issue centers on party affiliation and political pressures.
Charles 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. A stirring conference with Attorney General McReynolds led to the adjournment of the hearing until next Monday as Folk and Commissioner McChord left the attorney general’s office amid excitement and sharp exchanges over conduct.
Non standard docket entry shows appeals and motions in several cases. Andy Apostolos v John Saraiteans on appeal. Harry Friedberg et al v Sydney Post on appeal. Keystome Oil and Powder Co v John Lopes motion to quash overruled. Jennings Silverware Co v B M Williams et al referenced. Court actions indicate appellate proceedings and dispositions in the circuit court.
New York May 13 Rose the informer testified in the trial of Charles Becker for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Prosecutor Manton pressed Rose on name changes and past conduct as he sought to expose the witness’s motives and associations. Rose denied jail time, petty larceny, street women ties, or acting as a steerer.
President Wilson met with Tampico district oil representatives to discuss safeguarding oil supplies and ensuring safe return of American workers. Delegation warned that rival factions could disrupt production and cause massive losses without expert care and government protection. The talks followed recent unrest and the need to prevent further spillovers affecting global oil markets.
Washington May 1 The House opened a program to concentrate action on antitrust and appropriation bills with a tentative adjournment set for July 10 Legislative leaders aim to pass Corrington Clayton and Rayburn antitrust measures in that order or at least send them to the Senate Expedited appropriations will yield to antitrust bills but urgency may shift priorities under caucus guidance
Washington May 13 Secretary Garrison has directed General Funston at Fort Bliss and General Maas to report the fate of Sam Parker a US private believed insane who rode through Mexican lines and has not been heard from alive A fire inquiry has been sent to General Ste He was reported shot dead in the Mexican interior The Grand Court of Deliberation Daughter of Sphinx West Virginia will hold a grand session Thursday and Friday at Judge Hall Elk and Main streets A banquet will be held Friday night All members urged to attend and everyone is invited
The Forty Ninth Encampment of the Odd Fellows gathers about 240 delegates at the lodge temple on Want Mali Street. Officials from city officials, merchants, and encampment leaders address the opening, with planned inspections, parades, and sessions to follow.
Washington D C May 13 The masterly speech by Senator Goff opposing repeal of the Panama canal toll exemption is printed in full in the Record of May 11. West Virginians and others request copies. the speech receives countrywide praise for its patriotic tribute to the flag and its forceful negation of the measure.
The city plans to try Jennie Gill and Mrs William Hitt before a local magistrate on charges of not being of good fame. They were arrested last night on drunkenness charges and face jail or peace bond if convicted in the magistrate court.
A report notes that a known nuisance to the police, previously arrested several times in recent weeks on drunkenness charges, will be arraigned before a magistrate within a day or two for vagrancy. He was jailed last night on drunkenness as jail preparations were made for a vagrancy hearing.
A report from Gordon's Court states John Joseph Mahowla faced fines of five dollars and a two hundred dollar bond after allegedly assaulting and threatening five young men in a Deepard area store on Sunday evening. The dispute began when a raffle card glass broke and Mahowla demanded payment, later detaining patrons with a barred door before they fled.
A man giving name Will Benham from Baltimore entered Helvey L Stemple’s home at about 8 am on Linden Avenue. He fled when Mrs Stemple screamed but was chased by residents and captured near Lowndes hill by Chief Brooks and locals. Held for attempted robbery, Benham denies assault claims.
May 11 report from Trinidad states rebuilding of the Ludlow tent colony speeds ahead after the April 20 battle and fire that destroyed the previous settlement. Officials expect rapid transfer to the former site within a few days as relief efforts continue and no new delays are anticipated.
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