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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
1
Senator Catron of New Mexico says U S intervention in Mexico is inevitable after his fact finding trip. He compares the Mexican crisis to Cuba and calls for doubling the army to about 200000 men to address the situation.
In a report from an interview with General Villa Senator Catron cautions that continued chaos in Mexico risks devaluing American property and warns that U S intervention could be warranted if war practices persist. Villa questions the feasibility and costs of such intervention.
Henry Miller claims federal troops poisoned Monclova wells causing over 400 deaths and burned villages on withdrawal. He says General Mecarry ordered mass arson and confiscation of Mexican property while sparing American interests, including coal mines set ablaze.
Columbus educators from eight associations begin three days of joint meetings in city halls to study the recent state school survey. The gathering is viewed as the most important education event in years with members from across the state. Lightning jerks and railroad telegraphers strike actions affect Springfield and St Louis routes.
Chicago December 29 A symposium of railroad presidents favors giving the Interstate Commerce Commission broader powers to supervise financing and operation. They argue higher rates could follow, aiding earnings amid rising operating costs. Notable supporters include A H M Smith New York Central S A Worthington Chicago and Alton F Bush Missouri Pacific and S M Felton Chicago Great Western. Erie President F C Underwood cautions the commission is already overworked.
Emil Zerko witz a Budapest bank president and six year New York resident arrived on the Mner Campania and learned alien duelists are not entitled to land. He fought a December Budapest duel with Julius Pernitzer deemed an act of moral turpitude. No one was hurt in the duel. A Philadelphia divorcee testified about paying $21 a pair for garters.
A man named Joseph J. Loeb twenty three, traveling salesman from Savannah Georgia, was shot by Cleveland police behind A D Miller’s residence while suspected in a burglary. He is hospitalized with a bullet wound in the right leg. Police say Loeb is one of two men who burglarized the Miller house.
Irma Lees, 14, is near death after a supposed death pact attempt in Columbus. Her sweetheart Karloban Horzbach is in the city prison hospital with two bullet wounds to his heart after shooting the girl three times and turning the remaining bullets on himself. Beachey posts new aviation record in San Francisco Bay loop.
Crowds in Calumet mourn the 69 victims of a Christmas firetrap at Itlan hall as a funeral procession led by Miners of Motawk honors the dead. Sheriff Cruse and officials debate the Moyer disappearance while Congressmen MacDonald and Densmore arrive to probe the strike calamity.
A wary traveler recalls a confusing hotel visit in a small town. The clerk remains serene as the guest notices unusual sounds and odd remarks, leading to a cautious, unresolved exchange about room assignments and service.
Chicago and other cities report cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb prices with bid ranges and cutting notes. Prices cover fat cattle, steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, sheep, and lambs with district quotes including Cleveland Cincinnati and Boston readings.
Washington reports Britain and Germany have formed an offensive commercial alliance to curb U S commerce. Britain and Germany allegedly refused Panama Pacific Exposition participation and National City Bank's Argentina plans, signaling a broader struggle in Latin markets.
A smoldering blaze on the third floor of a downtown Cleveland building ruined the club bowling alleys at the Cleveland Athletic Club. Firefighters, noting a $10,000 loss, kept flames from spreading as 50 members slept on upper floors. Also in Belgrade, Servia a cabinet crisis looms after the war minister resigns over the budget dispute.
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