Peace not in sight as Mexico aid bill moves fast
War news from Mexico reports that mediation likely won’t yield permanent peace. A joint House rider to speed over 100 million dollars in Army appropriations is moving, while O'Shaughnessy heads to Washington for talks with the President and State Dept. Huerta frees political prisoners as he builds a united defense. Dr Edward F Ryan, a U S agent, is rumored shot at Zacatecas. the State Dept seeks assurances of protection. Fifteen hundred Americans remain in Mexico City with trains set to evacuate to Vera Cruz.
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Mexi Ay
Congress
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Vera Crux
United States
Tdeals
Huerta
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Edward F. Ryan
Scranton
Zacatecas
Ryan
State Department
Dr. Ryan
Canada
Vera Cruz
Craddox
Vera Crag
B. Wilson
J. Starr Hunt
Aring
Beasley Gains Backing in Scotland and Richmond Counties
From The Scottish Chief, Beasley has support of able and influential men in Scotland and Richmond counties for his congressional bid in the sixth district. The piece contrasts Beasley with Joe Brown and suggests Beasley resists party machinery. It notes Beasley’s strong Lee county showing and critiques a perpetual term as akin to a life presidency and foreign to a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Beasley
Scotland
Richmond
Joe Brown
Beasley
Ho Man
Lee County
House of Lords
Bodies of 17 Marines and Sailors From Vera Cruz Voyage Home
In Vera Cruz the dead toll rises as the 17 American Marines and sailors slain in the street fighting are escorted to New York aboard the cruiser Montana. Solemn honors drew a vast crowd of United States and foreign war vessels. crews in uniform saluted as colors half-masted. The flag at General Funston's HQ also flew at half mast until the Montana vanished.
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Vera Cre
Vera Cruz
United States
New York
Montana
Marine Guards
Auantie
Monatna
Frederick Funston
Tribute to Gallant Son Philip Snipes of Captain Hough
Lancaster News recalls Philip Snipes of Captain Hough's Company K Sixth South Carolina Cavalry. The veteran, 93, praised for bravery at Ream's Station and Other Civil War acts. Officer recounts daring charge under heavy fire, honoring Snipes as a symbol of old Confederate manhood. The tribute notes Hough's death near Trades two o'clock yesterday.
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M. Hough
Philip Snipes
Lancaster News
At Cause
Snipes
B Rades
Ville
Julius Ceasar
Ream
Captain Hough
Company K
South Carolina Calvary
Hough
Wingate farm activity and community notes
Correspondence from Wingate reports rapid farming progress with all hands and mules in use. T. K. Helms will move to a farm north of town. J. J. Perry convalescent. H. A. Redfearn and G. M. Stewart improving. A daughter born to J. J. Perry. W. A. Chaney expands store with extra room. Requests for a Seaboard waiting room and notes on visits from Frank Barrer and daughter. Death of Willie Harrison Presson, 12, amid appendicitis treatment. condolences offered. Fred Hamilton and wife visit. B. L. Womble and T. J. Perry sell cattle to Winston-Salem buyers. Veterans to Jacksonville for Confederate reunion. hopeful for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
T. K. Helms
J. J. Perry
H. A. Redfearn
G. M. Stewart
W. A. Chaney
Mr. Chaney
Seaboard
Frank Barrer
Concord
J. R. Jerome
Bob
Bro. Nash
Willie
W. Harrison Presson
Monroe Road
Lee's
Fred Hamilton
Jonesboro
Messrs
B. L. Womble
T. J. Perry
Winston-Salem
Jacksonville
Death of Mrs. Ellen Little of Goose Creek Township
Mrs Ellen Little wife of A A Little of Goose Creek township died Sunday at 11 from a stroke Saturday after telling her husband she was not feeling well. She was the daughter of the late Alvis Baucom and leaves husband two daughters Mrs John Williams and Mrs James Helm. The funeral was held at Zion Mon lay with Bernard Crowell Cull Austin and Grady McNesley of Waxhaw to return home from school Friday night.
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A. A. Little
Ellen Little
Goose Creek Township
John Williams
James Helm
Zion Monlay
Bernard Crowell
Cull
Austin
Grady McNesley
Waxhaw
America's Greatest Detective Threatened In Georgia Demonstration
William J Burns, famed investigator in the Leo M. Frank murder case, faced a violent demonstration in Marietta, Georgia. A crowd struck him and threatened further harm as he and Deputy Sheriff Hicks and Judge Morris escorted him to safety. Burke and the chauffeur were guarded to prevent further violence.
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Marietta
William J. Bu
Gallon
Leo M. Fi
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Burns
Cr. Burke
Frank
James Conley
Burke
Judge Morris
Hicks
Huerta Ready to Resign Feared Exit to Foreign Warship
Vera Cruz May 3 Persistent reports say General Huerta plans to resign the Mexican presidency if safe conduct to a port and boarding of a foreign warship are provided. Rumors claim he was ready a week ago but blocked by cabinet opposition. Portillo Rojas resignation fuels belief of wider anti Huerta sentiment and possible reform of the capital’s leadership.
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Mexico
Vera Crus
Huerta
Jose Lopez Portillo Rojas
Mexico City
Senor Portillo
Marriage of Miss Winchester and Mr Grady Doster
Miss Rosalie Winchester and Mr Grady Doster wed at the Methodist parsonage in Weddington in a quiet ceremony. Rev Seymore Taylor officiated. Bridesmaids wore pink taffeta and carried pink roses. groomsmen included Braxton Doster, Robert Howie, Clyde Winchester. The bride wore white lace with matching accessories and white carnations. Guests from Indian Trail and Mineral Springs attended. The couple, praised for character and business promise, left for Laurinburg after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Winchester
Weddington
Rosalie Winchester
Grady Doster
Seymore Taylor
Lela
Addie Winchester
Amy House
Braxton Doster
Robert Howie
Clyde Winchester
Annie Crowell
Jessie Morris
Indian Trail
Tom Doster
Frank Houston
Mineral Springs
J. H. Winchester
Wesley Chapel
Special Tax Listing for School Districts Suggested
A proposal urges school committee members in districts with special taxes to ensure the tax list is prepared when other property is listed. The list should plainly designate all liable in each special district, include names, real and personal property valuations, and poll eligibility, and be filed in the township book of the district.
American prisoner Byington languishes in Mexican jail
An American, elderly and native of Noise Idaho, is said to be starving and clothed only in rags in a dark cell since August 1913 without trial. He faced charges over an ore shipment near Cumpas, with the value under $200. Consuls and officials have failed to secure a fair hearing, passing responsibility among authorities as Carranza’s civil court stance keeps him imprisoned.
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Byington
Cunp
Simpich
State Department
Gov
Maytorena
Sonora
Obrecun
Carranza
Beasley Seeks Union County Support in 8th District Race
R F Beasley appeals to Union County voters in a bid for Congress to replace Page. He argues Page has served twelve years and should retire, claims wide district opposition, criticizes high primary costs, and calls for open primaries. He notes securing support across counties and urges local backing for a home candidate. He cites constitutional aims for two year terms and laments long incumbency.
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Union County
Congress
Page
Mr. Page
R. F. Beasley
Battle Report From Vera Cruz Eye Witness Hudson
Mr Michael Hudson, son of W J Hudson, writes from the South Carolina during April 1914 about the Vera Cruz landing. He describes Admiral Fletcher seizing the customs house, shelling positions, and the city surrender after infantry and artillery actions. He notes American casualties around sixteen dead and sixty wounded, Mexican losses higher, and ongoing tension as marines reinforce outside the city.
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Michael Hudson
W. J. Hudson
Risin
South Carolina
United States Steamship
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Key West
Fletcher
Customs House
Mexico City
Wyoming
Turpan
Governor Colquitt Asked to Withdraw State Troops
Washington May 2. Secretary Garrison telegraphed Governor Colquitt offering 490 regular infantry to Browne matching the militia at the border town and requesting withdrawal of 125 state militia artillery to be replaced by regular artillery.
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Washington, D. C
Garrison
Colquit
Texas
Browne
Colquitt
County tax sched shows property valuation figures
County commissioners in session publish a schedule of valuations for personal property for the year. Rates cover horses and mules in four classes, cows in two, sheep and goats, staples like corn and wheat, oats fodder hay cotton seed cotton, bacon and lard, cordwood near the railroad, and lumber in two classes with specific dollar amounts for each item.
Presbyterian Church Notes Sunday Baptism and Sermon
Mid week service at eight. Sunday services well attended with a large night congregation. Baptismal service for children planned for Sunday morning the 17th in the Sunday school room after class. Pastor to preach at Norwood next Sunday. local pulpit to be supplied by Rev W A Daniel of Norwood.
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Cedar Grove School House
Pee
Norwood
W. A. Daniel
Escape at Whitney Prison Ties to North Carolina Murder Case
A Shelby Star report details the escape of John Ross from Whitney state prison in North Carolina. It lists his physical description, prior murder conviction, and a $50 reward offered by Warden Sale. The article connects the escape to the well known Cleveland County case involving Mr and Mrs Dixon and notes prior related trials and changes in sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rows
Raleigh
Joan Ross
Stete
Whitney
Blacksburg
North Carolina
Cleveland County
Shelby
Xii. C
Sale
N.C
John Ross
Uidlee Webb
John Dixon
Puliston
Kitchin
Lfe
Ross
Frank Gladden
Dixon
Clayton Dixon
August Guh
Bate
Bird Migration and Spring Returns Observed in Local Birds
The writer notes migratory birds arriving by mid May, including Catbird Hangbird Cedar Bird and Yellow billed Cuckoo from Mexico and southern Florida, with Hummingbird bay arriving recently. Brown Creeper and many snow buntings head north to summer near the Great Lakes or Canada. Birds migrate at night or day, often following rivers or mountains, with some flying a mile high. shelter and food can help keep migrants through winter.
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Mexico
Florida
Hummingbird
Great Lakes
Canada
Union County Veterans Attend Confederate Reunion in Jacksonville
Union County veterans listed as attending the Confederate veterans annual reunion in Jacksonville. Names include J F Gordon P C Stinson J R Simpson W T Rorie W McWhorter M A Walters Elligon Belk Joe Richardson Bill Love Tom Belk W R McNeely A T Broom J A Halgler Rt B Keziah J L Broom R A Davis W Plyler D B Husstickler Fisher Helms J H Laney W A McCullough M C McManus J M Fairley H A Belk J D Helms J D Norwood J J Godfrey R M Starnes S A Belk color bearer A C Presely Olin McManus Pat Tennant I F Plyler B Warlick W J Trull NB Ayers W B Hart F M Helms of Marshville township and many more not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
J. F. Gordon
P. C. Stinson
J. R. Simpson
W. T. Rorie
W. McWhorter
M. A. Walters
Elligon Belk
Joe Richardson
Bill Love
Tom Belk
W. R. McNeely
A. T. Broom
J. A. Halgler
Rt. B. Keziah
J. L. Broom
R. A
Messrs
Olin McManus
Pat Tennant
I. F. Plyler
A. Warlick
W J. Trull
NB. Ayers
W B. Hart
F. M. Helms
Marshville Township
Jury Listed for One-Week Civil Term in Superior Court
Judge Shaw convened a one week term of the Superior Court to hear civil cases. The jury for the week includes Jas. E. McCollum, J. W. Love, Worley E. Griffin, A. F. Stvens, G. M. Little, Wesley Hinson, T. B. Mexander, John W. Belk, S. M. Blythe, Ed. H. Haney, J. B. Bailey, R. Edgar Williams, A. T. Austin, W. T. Morgan, T. M. Sims, John S. Marne, W. L. Craig. Only small suits were tried yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Shaw
Jas. E. McCollum
J. W. Love
Worley E. Griffin
A. F. Stvens
G. M. Little
Wesley Hinson
T. B. Mexander
John W. Belk
M. Blythe
Ed. H. Haney
J. B. Bailey
R. Edgar Williams
A. T. Austin
W. T. Morgan
T. M. Sims
John 8
Marne
W. L. Craig
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Puneral
Willam J. Burns
America
Ernor Colquit
Presbyterian Church Notes
Hoss
John Diven Bocomber Fitth
Mat Escapex
Shelby Star
Uperior Court
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