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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
1
Washington reports from Mexico City indicate that the withdrawal of Huerta is considered possible but delayed by the need to arrange his abdication with dignity.
Representatives of the Constitutionalists met in a central conference in Washington and planned to reopen constitutional representation at the Niagara Falls mediation. John Und and C A Douglase led talks while Secretary Bryan prepared to discuss the issue with foreign relations committee senators. The mediation board signaled no immediate change and sought to maintain terms.
In Epsom England on May 27 American owner Herman R. Duryns Durbar won the Der by, with Dirbar Tf leading from start to finish. The race drew 3 starters. Hatburg and Peter The Hermit finished second and third as outsiders. Betting before the start was 20 to 1 against Durbar I, 33 to 1 against Hatburg, and 100 to 1 against Peter the Hermit.
Sir Joseph Fide, inventor of the first Incandescent lamp, died today in Nidon at age 56. Born in Sunderland England he spent many years researching electric lamps and in 3379 solved the problem of producing incandescent light.
Fairfax Harrison of Southern Railway urged regular foreign trade development to support rail and steamship lines. He warned U S manufacturers neglect export markets due to a vast home market and urged building permanent port trade to sustain output when domestic demand falters.
London May 27 London reports a bill to amend the boroughs Fund Act allowing taxpayers to force town meetings and polls, backed by provincial authorities and London groups. The process currently burdens towns with costs and limits council activity during protests. Ada Rice, alleged suffragist, was arrested at Epsom Downs after firing blank cartridges at a policeman. the weapon injured the officer’s trousers and leg.
El Paso May 27 reports say General Villa's forces hurriedly prepare to strike the capital of Zacapoomm. The Torreon railroad toward Villa's concentration near Red Silos is repaired and ready troops move south. Reinforcements led by General Robles, about 3,500 men, were diverted from Saltillo to Torreon.
Washington notes labor officials estimate 13 900 to 46 000 workers needed to harvest and thresh Oklahoma wheat. Secretary Wilson orders bulletins in post offices describing the state’s demand while Kansas Nebraska and other states report possible extra help. Wages in Oklahoma projected at 3 to 2 dollars per day with meals, 12 000 to 15 000 workers expected for harvest with four to six months of steady work.
The biennial state convention of the Epworth League of West Virginia will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church from June 9 to 11. Day and night sessions are planned with prominent speakers including Rev. Lewis Albert Banks of Delaware and Dr. Breest Wray ONeill of Chicago. A plenary supper and a baseball game at Delon Park are scheduled for the event.
In Antlinachine Sutton Braxton county Democrats faced defeat for Bam Hayes Senator Chilton and Clarence Watson as money influence drew criticism. A. Dumell named emerity clerk, Charles H. Sisch circut clerk, A J Knight and Gebrze Goad for the House. Seven drunks were arraigned before Mayor Will Ih Cote at the Wadueedes palace.
The Lake Mohonk International arbitration conference heard speakers praise mediation of the Argentine and Mexican situations as signs of peace. John Fannie Moore of Columbia University, presiding, said mediation by the A HLC holds lasting significance regardless of outcome.
NEW YORK May 7 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the British novelist with Lady Doyle arrived in New York aboard the White Star Olympic. He said England has stood all it could from the freights and that wholesale destruction is not desired by public opinion though he warned against suppression of the wifers. He suggested the English public mood is not ready to suppress such matters yet.
Joseph W. Polk chief counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission arrived in New York from Washington for a conference with Francis Li. Stetson representing J. P. Morgan and Comp. The meeting aims to plan an examination of the Morgan firm books and the late J Pierpont Morgan personal papers and accounts as they relate to New Haven railroad transactions.
Representative Carlin announces a labor provision in the anti trust bill reached with labor and administration leaders at the White House. He says the measure gives labor the right to organize and declares they shall not be held to be a conspiracy or restraint of trade.
The Grafton city board of education calls a special election for May 9 to decide on issuing 110000 in bonds to buy a site and build a modern high school. A separate court case Dragos Brothers versus investor ends without a verdict.
Washington reports James J. Hind warns that the United States risks a broad industrial downturn as it follows England's wage and market practices. He cites Germany’s lower wage scale and export growth, arguing America may lose out without changes to policy and industrial discipline. London notes Emmeline Pankhurst released after a bakery strike arrest with a fine.
H G Herget of the Illinois Manufacturers Association warned at the National Foreign Trade Convention that Argentina could soon control corn prices in the United States due to a surplus and higher living costs in the central states. He urged foreign advertising to show US corn nutrition and cost advantage and noted possible value readjustments or foreign market needs for crops. Marriage licenses were issued to Elmer B Davison and Willa Wolfe, and Henry D Morgan and ne Mo Coy.
A man Adolph Maspox and a woman were killed after two motorcycles collided with a loaded express wagon in Chicago. Edward Bomark and Mario Kierns died in the crash while Maspox was expected to recover. The driver carried the unconscious man into a drug store as the wagon stood in the street.
Chats ton captain Louis Burdette who commands Nald praction and the Nations Guard will travel to Kingwood Thursday to instruct cadets at the state university in marksmanship. He is famed as a top rifle shooter, having led the U S team to win the international rifle shoot at Stockholm two years ago.
A South American envoy group with American and Mexican delegates suspended work in Niagara Falls and planned to travel to Toronto this afternoon to meet Governor General and Ontario leaders. The party, led by the Duke of Connaught and Prince Patrick, will host negotiations in Ontario and is expected to gather information en route.
Parkersburg May 27 David D. Joimeon a aged and prominent attorney is dead at his home on Quincy Street after long symptoms of heart disease
A Country Club meeting approved funding to improve the Milford road corridor from Cork's to the Sand Hill school and Country Club grounds. Work is set for two days as Governor Hatfield declares Good Roads Days. William A. Gaylord and Howard J. Cunningham named to oversee efforts with club members and county groups urged to donate labor and tools. Gas and natural firms in Lewis County and Philadelphia Company of West Virginia pledge support for the two day project to reduce mud hazards.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamship arrival and a cargo including a neck of sugar. Details are garbled with multiple unreadable words, making specific entities and outcomes unclear.
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