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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

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Rebels Attack Northern Mexican Strongholds in Campaign

Rebel forces under General Villa press Saltillo San Luis Potosi and Mazatlan with 20 cannon and 2 000 cavalry. Torres surrounds San Luis Potosi as Villa directs assaults and Carranza plans civil governance in Durango. Tampico fights fiercely while Americans report island seizure near Tampico and Mexican raiders strike across the Rio Grande into Texas.

Chihuahua Mexico Saltillo San Luis Potoal Masten Villa San Tula Potor Carranis Huerta Manuel Chao Chiui Chao Galtilo Velasco Torreon Villa Fa Villa Fe San Luis Potors Torres Mazatlan Carranza Durango Arietta Brothers Asist

Move Against Tampico Ordered by U S Authorities

New warships are being readied for Mexican waters with the Wyoming and the Wexas heading to Vera Cruz from Brooklyn. The Tonopah monitor and a flotilla of five submarines sail in as the government plans a definite move against Tampico. War correspondents were released after Brazilian minister negotiations.

New York Wyoming Brooklyn Navy Yard Vera Cruz Wexas Tonopah Tampico

Nelson O'Shaughnessy New Picture of Former Envoy to City of Mexico

A new portrait of Nelson O'Shaughnessy, longtime envoy to Mexico City, highlights his career and influence. The feature notes his service, notable postings, and enduring role in diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico.

City of Mexico

San Domingo Leader Declares Puerto Plata Blockade

President Bordas of San Domingo informs Captain Wherle of Wes Washington that he will maintain a blockade of Puerto Plata and seek safe conduct for peaceful rebels, aiming to protect inhabitants and continue control of the town.

Walhington Bordas San Domingo Wherle Wes Washington Puerto Plate Navy Department

Strikebreakers barred from Colorado strike zone

President Wilson ordered Secretary of War to stop importing strikebreakers and to disperse nonresident miners who arrived after the Ludlow clash. Washington plans to permit reestablishing the Ludlow tent colony on the destroyed site. A separate note cites an Indianapolis girl accused of engagements with many men.

Trinidad Colo Wilson Secretary of War Tate Ludlow Washington Wizhelers Indianapolis

Building and Loan Associations Exempt From Federal Income Tax

United States District Judge Holser holds that Ohio building and loan associations are organized and operated exclusively for mutual benefit of members and thus qualify for federal income tax exemption. Rulings cover Central Building, Loan and Savings Co of Columbus and Bellefontaine Building and Loan Co against their respective collectors in Ohio districts.

Cincinnati, O Ohio United States Holser Central Building, Loan and Savings Company of Columbus Willis G. Bowland Internal Revenue

Merchant A death by own action in Mansfield home

Abraham C. Lantz, 44, prominent businessman in Mansfield, died by self-inflicted gunshot in his attic. He reportedly was despondent over financial difficulties and had become involved in prior troubles.

Mansfield Abraham C. Lantz Busines Lantz

Missing boy found after weeklong search in Cleveland

Marion May 11 Hasil Miller 15 who had been missing for a week and a search in Cincinnati was found by his brother Donald in Cleveland The lad said he ran away to glimpse city life and not to Al ie diane He was returned to his home

Marion Hasil Miller Cincinnati Donald Cleveland Ron al Ie Diane

Nordica Star Lil Man Nordica Dead After Shipwreck

Famous singer Lil Man Nordica dies in Batavia Java after injuries from a steamship wreck. She had long suffered from the disaster and never recovered, according to reports from May 11.

Pa Long Tine Batavia Java Mme Lil- Man Nordica

Oil wells abandoned in Findlay area

In north western Ohio 8 wells have been abandoned since January 1. The urgent number abandoned was in April when crude oil prices began to fall. Most of the wells abandoned have been given up entirely.

Findlay Ohio

Torpey Seeks Action on Exposition Bill in Congress

Daniel Torpy of Martella Ohio heads to Washington to push the exposition appropriation bill through Congress. He seeks action from the Ohio delegation as the measure remains unreported by the committee on industrial arts and expositions.

Washington Daniel Torpy Martella Ohio Torpy Congress Committee On Industrial Arte and Expositions

Whitman to Speak at Ohio Bar Association Session

Columbus May 11 District Attorney Charles S Whitman of New York will be principal speaker at the Ohio State Bar association annual session to be held at Point on July 7 8 and 9 announced by President M Brown and Secretary Charles Ed Buse who met with the executive committee here Other speakers include Dudley Kennedy Youngstown on the workmen s compensation act and Judge Roland W Baggott Dayton who will address juvenile laws linked to it.

Columbus Charles 8. Whitman New York Ohio State Bar Association M. Brown Charles Ed. Buse Dudley Kennedy Youngstown Roland W. Baggott Dayton

Long Ride on Pilot Ends in Narrow Escape

Albert J. Beck, 21, a farmer from near Jerrynville, was struck by a fast passenger train while driving home. He clung to the engine pilot for 14 miles to Mansfield, the horse killed and the buggy destroyed. Beck escaped with only a slight cut on his upper knee.

Mansfield Albert J. Beck Jerrynville Beck

Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Several Markets

East Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Cincinnati report cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs prices. Steers, heifers, cows, and calves listed with varied bids. grain notes include Wheat No 2 red and Corn No 2. Market day May 11, details reflect regional bids and stock quality.

East Buffalo Wothers Chicago Bay Ign Pittsburg Plas Sincinnath Cattie—steerm Ammon Biren

Knox At Issue With Wilson Surrender of Panama Sovereignty

Former Secretary of State Philander Knox argues Wilson's plan to repeal the Panama Canal free tolls yields U S sovereignty over the canal to Britain. He says Taft-era policies met British aims without harming treaty rights, while Wilson would go beyond prior requests and threaten ownership.

Panama Canal Great Britain Worhington Taft Wilson Panama Philander Knox Senate Khor Knot United States Mr. Knox Wilton Congress Roots Root

Violent Shocks Hit Sicily Amid Mount Etna Activity

Reports recount a second violent quake near Randazzo on Mt Etna’s northwestern slopes, with estimates of over 200 deaths and widespread devastation across Linera Passopomo Bongiard Pensisi Zerbati. Rescue work hampered by heat, scarce water and food, while aid and casualty figures remain incomplete.

Rome Sicily Mount Etna Canada Linera Passopomo Bongiard Pensisi Zerbati Robert Parkler United States Catania Amur Victor Emmanuel Ti Ie Hemenes Espen Mt Etna

Envoys of Peace Justice Lamar and Lehman Named

Justice Lamar and Frederick Lehman have been appointed as envoys of peace. The announcement notes their roles in fostering diplomatic initiatives and facilitating negotiations.

Diplomatic Mediation in Mexican Crisis Complicates Niagara Talks

President Wilson conferred with Brazilian mediator Me De Gama amid tensions over Mexico, signaling progress beyond preliminaries. Justice Lamar and Frederick Lehman named US negotiators as war and navy departments stay alert. border rebel forces threaten foreigners in Mexico City amid Huerta's possible fall.

Mexico City Cane Huerta War Washington Wilson White House Me de Gama Niagara Park Joseph P. Laser United States Supreme Court Frederick W. Lehman St Louis United States Medistom Lamar Lehman War and Navy Garrison Wotherspoon Clyde New York Mama Huerte Zapata

Huerta Peace Envoys Board German Liner for Talks

Mexican peace commissioners Emilio Rabasa Augustin Rodrigues and Luiz Riguero declined hospitality offers and boarded the steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie in Veracruz to sail to Niagara Falls for mediation talks with U S and Mexican representatives regarding ICCs.

Huerta United States Vera Cruz Feerth Emilio Rabavs Augustio Rodrigues Luiz Riguero Niagara Falls Commdia Mexico Funston Badgers Parrere Morro Castine Kronpoimrees Cecilia Tiniteg Stater Havana

Unclear Nonpartisan Review Sparks Tax Board Debate

A garbled notice discusses the Warnes tax law and proposed reforms by tax boards. It mentions potential partisan concerns and a plan to introduce innovations across counties, reshaping board composition and member eligibility.

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San Luis Potosi Juares Medill McCormick Richard Herding Davin Walter Whiffen Andrew J. Button Island Lobes Island Coral Reef Tampito Texas Pano Tex Rio Grande Lobo Nelson O'Shaughnessy Llon Puerto Plata U. S Galveston Veracruz Colorado Sfields Lordo Bellefontaine Building and Loan Company William V. McMahen Ohio Internal Revenue District Nirdica Torpey Whitman Justice Lamar and Frederick Lehman Warnes Une Arsomorp Enb
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