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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

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Ruler of Rebels In Peage Scheme

Washington April 30 The mediation plan for Mexico broadens to cover all Mexican affairs. General Carranza accepts mediation terms proposed by South American envoys as U S and Huerta also accept good offices. Armistice proposals seek to suspend fighting pending negotiations and protect American interests as Carranza and Huerta assess terms.

Washington United States Huerta Mexico Republic Carranza Brazil Argentine Chile General Huerta Argentina Bryan State Department

Vera Cruz Transfer Ushers Army Rule Over City

Vera Cruz April 30 The United States navy will turn Vera Cruz over to the army this afternoon General Fred Funston becomes commander ashore relieving Admiral Fletcher and Robert J Kerr of Chicago and Mexico City will head the municipal government as civil governor The transfer ceremony will be elaborate with paraded battalions present.

Vera Cruz United Sates Navy United States Army Fred Funston Fletcher Robert J. Kerr Chicago Mexico City

Bombardment Report From Manzanillo By U S Warship

A American warship bombarded the Pacific port of Manzanillo on April 28 after entering the harbor at 4 p m. Telegrams state wharves and nearby structures were destroyed by shell fire. The Raleigh appeared to be the attacking vessel, per a report to Mexican authorities.

Manzanillo Pacific Coast Mexico City Generi Blancuet Joan Jove Marin Mier Raleigh

Senor Riano Active in Washington Peace Plans

Spanish Ambassador Senor Riano works in Washington on ongoing peace plans with U.S. officials, pursuing enhanced talks and cooperative steps toward regional stability.

Washington

Americans Safe In Mexico As Refugees Reach Vera Cruz

Reports to the state and navy departments say nearly all Americans have been evacuated from the Tampico district. Admiral Hadger noted 109 refugees arrived at Vera Cruz from inland points, including three held up at Cordova. Assurances went to Consul Canada through the Brazilian minister that Mexico’s foreign affairs minister ordered prisoners released at Cordova and Guanajuato.

Tampico Washington Navy Mexico Admiral Hadger Vera Cruz Cordova Canada Mexico City Guanajuato

Spanish Ambassador Aids Peace Effort and Marines in Mexico Crisis

Juan Risno the Spanish ambassador led efforts to peace in the US Mexico crisis. U S transports landed 4000 regular infantry in San Rita and martial law covered the city. 91000 marines and 4000 soldiers under General Funston prepared to defend against Mexican attack as Sumner departs Galveston with troops.

Washington United States Mexico Juan Risno Wilson Huerta Sumner Galveston

Mexican Capitol Quiet as Americans Leave City

Mexico City remains quiet on April 20 as a special train carries 426 Americans from Cordova to Veracruz. Other Americans are advised they may depart voluntarily, while U S consulates in Tampico and Galveston report changes and evacuations. Admiral Badger expressed gratitude to Vice Admiral Craddock for British escort of Americans from Cordova to Veracruz.

Badger Craddock Tweedy Cordova Vers Crus Mexico City Coates- Zouleoro Mberty

Vinton Boy Wounded in Veracruz Battle

A Vinton county youth, Jere mish Gillerith Peoples, son of Milton Peoples, was wounded in the Vera Cruz fighting with Mexican forces. Reported condition indicates serious injuries to the lungs after the first clash.

Ramden Vera Cruz Vinton County Jeremish Gillerith Peoples Milton Peoples Young Peoples

Yellow fever outbreak reported in Bata Brazil

Washington April 30 A yellow fever epidemic at Bata Brasil was reported by the American consul to the state department. The report cites lack of funds hindering sanitary work to prevent further spread.

Washington Bata Brasil Thera State Department

Many Saloons Eliminated by License Law in Ohio

Columbus April 30 There are 5 525 saloons in Ohio today per State Auditor Donahey figures. In eight years the count fell from 2 009 to 4 875 in 1909 due to Rose County option law and other reductions. Nearly 4 000 saloons are in large counties with Cuyahoga 1 209 Hamilton 963 Franklin 613 Lucas 401 and others.

Columbus Ohio Auaitor Donahey Cuyahoga Fae Hamilton Franklin Lucus Mery Mubonit Stark

Rescue Efforts Continue in West Virginia Mine Disaster

In Eecles West Virginia on April 30 rescuers battle heat and gas to reach 178 miners trapped in mine No 6 after an explosion at New River Collieries. Eight bodies have been prepared for burial. one victim, F J Lingerman, shipped to Trinidad Colorado. Seventy seven other men were injured and expected to recover.

Eecles W. Va New River Collieries Company

Four Chinese Are Lost on Wrecked Steamship Benjamin Noble

Detroit April 30 report states the steamer Benjamin Noble wrecked off Duluth Minnesota, owned by Capitol Transportation Company of Detroit. It carried a crew of 20 including A C Comer of Port Clinton chief engineer Brank Cougher Jed Coger of Port Clinton oilers Alton Guntch of Toledo fireman and others.

Detroit Hich Benjamin Noble Duluth Minn Capitol Transportation Company A. C. Comér Port Clinton Brank Cougher Jed Coger Alton Guntch Toledo Fireanan

Pickets Use Clubs in Canton Strike Clash

The Canton molders strike at J H McKin Co escalated as 20 nonunion workers were attacked by pickets and a crowd of sympathizers. Pickets used clubs injuring several union and nonunion participants in the April 30 incident.

Canton J. H. McKin Company

Villa's soldiers reach Chihuahua in bold move

Pancho Villa's brigade of about 7000 troops reached Chihuahua city from Torreon, signaling a move that could bolster Villa against Carranza or betray friendship with the United States. US observers doubt Villa's stated friendship while fearing dominance of rebel policies if Tampico falls and arms flow resumes. The Carranza administration pledges no future seizure of foreign property in rebel-held areas.

Villa United States Carranza el Bako Tex Pancho Villa Chihuahua City Torreon Car- Tanza Chihuahua Tampico

Steamer Strikes Cable Injuring Passengers on Ohio River

An excursion steamer Island Queen with 1,000 aboard collided with a telephone cable four miles below Gallipolis Ohio causing several serious injuries. Paris Oliver 12 and Harry Bragg were fatally injured. Pilot George Papales lost control during a sudden gust of wind.

Ohio River Gallipolis State Hospital Paris Oliver Kanguga Harry Bragg Mansillon George Bpalles

Grain Market Roundup Across Cities

April market scene reports cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices from Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Boston and Toledo. Receipts show mixed cattle hogs and sheep with varied butcher and live stock values, notes on fresh cows and spring calves, and regional price shifts.

Ahern East Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati

Cavalry Seizes Control as Colorado Coal War Ends

Denver reports cavalry taking charge in the Colorado coal strike area after two major battles near Forbes and Waldenburg. At least 15 killed, with 109 at Forbes and 25 Ludlow victims under inquest including 14 children and two women. injuries remain uncounted.

Denver Colo Poder Colorado Forbes Trinidad Ludlow Walnenburg Walsenberg Walsenbere Asa Harvey

Arizona Governor Demands Troops at Border Amid Labor Tensions

Governor Hunt appeals for militia support as clashes unfold at Forbes mine and Ludlow tent colony aftermath. about 160 striking miners and 40 defenders figure in early morning battle. Under a state pact, 650 miners surrendered arms to militia officers, while strikers face possible further action in the Lester case.

Forbes A. Neweland Jack Smith Kesler Wlper Waleenburg Guluuel Verdeckbers Foeers P. P. Lester Hospital Corps

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