05 May 1914
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
1
Two sailors wounded at the Vera Cruz occupation died today. Harry Pulliam a fireman and Clarence R Hirschberger a seaman both from the battleship Utah are confirmed dead, part of ongoing mediations over the incident.
One of the mediators, a minister from Argentina, participates in talks as part of a broader mediation group. The exact role and outcomes remain unspecified in the fragment.
Ernest H. Hill denounced the Comer record at a Malvern gathering with C. D. Carmichael present. Hill attacked Charley Lewis and the state committee while praising Henderson supporters and warning of Comer’s alleged misdeeds in education and policy. The event drew a packed crowd from Dothan and Geneva.
The Mexican mediators inform General Carranza that all Mexican disputes affect the US Mexico tension and urge negotiating focus on these issues. They warn they may suspend hostilities if Carranza disagrees, otherwise they could withdraw a Constitutionalist representative. Huerta rumors split whether he plans to quit or stall for time as mediation advances.
The burning steamer was sighted 300 miles south of Cape Race by the Seydlitz. No signs of life found aboard. Franconia and Olympic responded for aid while Cape Race radio limited by a blizzard. The vessel’s name remained unknown as heavy smoke concealed identifiers.
A tornado swept Maud and Red Water Texas causing one death and seven probable fatalities. Property losses exceed $100000 as the Red Water post office and depot were demolished and many buildings fell. Mrs Pearl White died in Maud and her dress and a shoe were torn from her by the wind.
Emma A. McAfee sues Terry L. Moore for $2000 damages over a breach of contract in building a house at Broad and North Carolina streets. A photo shows gunners with a five inch gun on a United States battleship used in Vera Cruz bombardments.
A late yesterday storm wrecked several dwellings in Greenville Mississippi and unroofed about six business district buildings while the electric power plant went out of service. No serious injuries reported and nearby towns report additional minor property damage.
A general fair sky pattern continues tonight and Wednesday. Winds are moderate and variable, with no major weather events expected. In Alabama and Mississippi the forecast calls for generally fair conditions with similar wind patterns across both states.
Atlanta May 5 Dan C Lehon local rep of a national detective agency held on $1 000 appearance bond to testify before Fulton county grand jury in Leo M Frank murder case Frank death sentence Mary Phagan April last hearing on motion for new trial before Judge Ben H Hill solicitor general Hugh M Dorsey seeks Lehon restraint to ensure grand jury appearance his testimony tied to investigation of Rev C B Ragsdale affidavit asserting James Conley confessed to murder.
Theodore Roosevelt will leave Para Brazil on the Booth liner Aiden and sail directly to New York via Barbados not stopping at Mobile. The extra steamer is expected to arrive in New York about May 20.
Washington May 5 Joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments to grant women the vote and nationwide prohibition were ordered reported to the house by the judiciary committee without recommendation. The measures advance to the floor for a direct vote, with votes cast by viva voce tally.
Associated Press report from Hayden Colorado details Charles and Cliff Fulton killed and Samuel Kthizer wounded as James Oldham ran amuck with a shotgun. Two years of efforts sought commitment of Oldham to the state asylum for the insane.
Col James Lockett of the Eleventh Cavalry arrived at Trinidad to assume command of federal forces in the Colorado strike zone. He met at army headquarters with Major W A Holbrook before continuing to duties as the strike situation unfolds. The Colorado legislature opened a second day of a special session amid hopes for swift actions backed by Governor Ammons and a bond plan for 1 million dollars to fund militia costs. Labor leaders sought to read a critical speech against the administration, but impeachment talk subsided.
Denver May 5 reports say disarmament of all factions in the Colorado strike zones has become the key issue. Circulation indicates Huerfano County strikers refused to surrender arms while Pueblo reports claim ammunition has been secured in that area.
Hiram Duryea, 81, retired starch magnate and Civil War general, was shot on his Brooklyn porch by his son Chester Duryea, 43. Chester, who later spoke of insanity, retrieved a pistol from the house after slipping from his cot, fired multiple rounds, and surrendered without giving a motive. Chill servants noted odd behavior in days prior. divorce proceedings in 1901 were cited as a family strain.
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