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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
1
An Indianapolis crew member Cyrus P B Nicely died after a fast freight train rear collided with a slower freight west of Louisville on the Big Four line to Indianapolis. The engineer failed to escape as the locomotive toppled and fire engulfed the wreckage.
The report notes Carranza delays response to mediators as shipments to Tampico and strategic ports are in question. It mentions Antilla and other vessels carrying arms, with U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mayo and Admiral Azueta involved in possible blockade actions.
Des Moines reports Georgegli York of Colfax, a merchant, received one year and one day in Leavenworth federal prison after a jury conviction under the Mann Act. He plans to appeal. York was tied to the investigation of the State Bank of Colfax and the death of cashier M. B. Wheelock, whose body was found in the Des Moines River, and he was implicated in moving Mrs. O. B. Jackson from Kansas City to Des Moines.
Read Nevada reports a cold wave with temperatures down to 27 degrees and heavy snow in mountain districts. The Nevada Caledonia & Oregon line notes the storm reaching Lakeview Oregon with about three inches fallen and crop damage cited. A separate death incident is referenced as a person choking while unconscious in a doorway.
Detroit June 6 Ford Motor Company offers to take over and complete a large hospital project for the poor in Detroit. The company will spend 2 million dollars and pledge up to additional funds as necessary to preserve a philanthropic spirit. The move follows distress among 10 000 unemployed residents drenched by a recent fire.
A Frisco passenger train derailed near Sleeper Missouri causing baggage car damage and disruption. Local authorities investigated the incident and no serious injuries were reported. Officials said the cause was not yet determined.
President Wilson urged Annapolis graduates to pursue a service mission for the navy and humanity rather than aggression. He praised self control shown at Vera Cruz and warned occupation should reflect civilization not conquest. The address, to 5000 in a flag decorated armory, linked Tampico events to American restraint.
President Wilson’s antitrust program cleared the House in rapid votes on the Covington and Clayton bills. A record vote split on the Clayton bill shows broad GOP support with dissenters. Many backers fear Senate delay until after November elections to sideline the measures.
Minneapolis June 6 Gen Miles states the River of Doubt appears on maps of Brazil as Roosevelt's San Juan Hill charge looms in memory. He argues the two feats share geographic discovery and heroic symbolism though many still link the Hill to Roosevelt.
Children at a Fort Omaha public school festival became overheated in the sun during outdoor exercises. Many were unable to continue and were removed to rest, with some later sent home to recover.
Miss Julia Carlisle wed yesterday afternoon in Barrow Island. The couple rode in a wheelbarrow to a rail road in St Louis amid a shower of rice. The groom works for a St Louis firm and has taught school for several years.
The Capitol Brewery Company complains that ice from the state penitentiary is entering Jefferson City’s ice trade. The prison board held a hearing and made tentative plans to address competition.
Report from Portsmouth England on June 6 describes a British cruiser HMS Essex preparing to depart for investigation of a wreck identified as the Treland. A diver party will examine the site where nearly 160 believed to be aboard the hulk.
London reports that Britain notified Washington it will demand exact satisfaction if Villa becomes Mexico's president for Benton’s death. The note emphasizes goodwill toward the United States while warning of possible action undermining the Monroe doctrine.
Forty women workers earned certificates at the first graduation exercises held in the city at an industrial plant. Anne Morgan led the event as the board of education conducted the ceremony. The 40 graduates were aged 17 to 23 and received a year’s training that included factory study and batch instruction over three days.
Fragmentary report notes rebel weapons allegedly landed at Vera Cruz with claims that Gavan knew of the consulate shipment. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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