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REBELS SOON RESTORE ORDER
AFTER CAPTURE OF TAMPICO
City Is Quiet And Business Conditions
7 Nearly Normal, Oil Men Pre-
pare to Return
HUERTA FORCES IN RETREAT BEING PURSUED
Death List on. Both Sides Estimated at
300,-Capture Ends Fighting of
Many Weeks Duration
By Associated Press. . .
Brownsville, Texas, May 14.—The fall of Tampico late Wednes-
day was confirmed here today in an official dispatch received by
Col. J. Ricaut, constitutionalist commander at Matamoras across
—4 the border. The dispatch stated that the federal force under Gen-
eral Zaragosa fled under cover of a downpour of rain end were
being followed by the forces- of General Pablo Gonzales and Gen-
eral Luis Cabellero. Ten cannon and fourteen machine guns were
turned on the city Monday night by the constitutionalists and
Tuesday morning a veritable hail from the machine guns was
poured upon the defending federal forces.
The constiutionalist cannon played havoc with the entire en-
trenchments. The total dead on both sides is estimated at about
300 men. Practically no buildings in the city proper were de-
stroyed or even damaged. The oil wells are reported safe. The
report indicates, that none o fthem were fired during the assault
- of the city.
The total attacking force numbered about 7000 men. Last night
Tampico was patrolled by constitutionalist cavalry and the city
was practically quiet, with stores reopened and virtually normal
business conditions resumed. The saloons were closed under or-
ders of General Gonzales. It is indicated here that the constitu-
tionalists now will hasten, their attack on San Luis Potosi and
Saltillo.
, The first attack by the constitutionalists on Tampico was in
April, when the federal gunboats forced them to flee to the hills.
Since then the constitutionalists have been attacking Tampico
practically all the time. A large number of Tampico oil men gath-
ered here were making preparations today to return to the Tam-
pico oil fields, feeling sure they would be protected.
. Fleeing Federals Find Refuge In -
Shadow of Uncle Sam’s War Ships
By Associated Press. _
Vera Cruz, May 11.—Three Mexican gunboats crowded with
federal soldiers who escaped from Tampico yesterday, when the
last stronghold of Provisional President Huerta on the eastern sea-
board of Mexico was taken by the constitutionalist army, rode at
anchor today under the protecting guard of Rear Admiral Mayo’s
squadron of American warships. ‘
With the fall of Tampico, the line of advance of the constitution-
alists toward the south had been drawn from coast to coast and
now embraces more than half of the Republic of Mexico.
AVIATORS DROP BOMB IN
FIGHTING AT MAZATLAN
TODAY’S MARKET REPORT
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. WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS. THURSDAY. MAY 14. 1914
American Soldiers And Marines Landing At
Vera Cruz And General Commanding Them
1-GENERAL FUNSTON, SNAPPED AT VERA CRUZ 2-ARRIVAL OF
U.S.TROOPS AT VERA CRUZ: PHOTO 94 BY AMERICAN PRESS ALLOCATION
GETTING READY FOR
PEACE CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE AT TAMPICO HELD
WITH REFERENCE TO OIL MEN
RESUMING WORK
TO GUARANTEE PROTECTION
Understanding Reported to Have Been
Reached With Rebel Command-
ere at Port
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—While In the
Mexican situation centered here today
in the capture of Tampico by the con
stitutionalist forces, diplomatic and
state department officials were busily
engaged in completing preliminary
plana for the mediation conference
at Niagara Falls, Ontario, next week.
An Important conference waa ex-
pected later today on board the bat-
tleship Connecticut between Admiral
Mayo and the commanders of the Mex-
ican federal gunboat which steamed
out of the Panuco River into the har-
bor yesterday after the evacuation of
the city by Huerta's forces. It was
reported here today that an under-
standing has been reached between trie
United States officials and the consti-
tutionalist leaders, whereby the op-
erators of the various oil wells around
Tampico could resume work at once,
under a guarantee of protection from
the constitutionalist generals............
HOSPITAL SHIP ARRIVES
II BROOKLYN NAVY YARD
Dears Bodies of Two Seamen Killed
st Vera Cruz—11 Patients
Are Also on Board
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HANDS OF REBELS
CONFIRMATION OF NEWS OF
FALL OF CITY IS RECEIVED AT
WASHINGTON TODAY.
FEDERAL BLOW UP BARRACKS
Still Have Gunboat Opposite City.
Firing Ceases st Four O’Clock
Wednesday Afternoon.
KILLS DIVORCED WIFE
THEN SHOOTS SELF
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IS ENACTED
ON STREETS OF DALLAS
$ EARLY TODAY. •
DECREE RECENTLY GRANTED
Angry Husband Wreaks Swift Ven- ,
gence le Still Living, But the
Physicians Say Will Die.
By Associated Press.By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14— Further con- Dallas, Texas, M
firmation of the fall of Tampico Int
the hands of the constitutionalists was
received at the navy department, in a
message from Admiral Mayo.
This mesoage says the federal gun-
boat Vera Crus was still up the river
at the railway bridge." Admiral Maye
further reported that the federal
troops blew up their barracks before
retiring from the city. -
By four o'clock yesterday, he said,
the firing had practically ceased.
Dallas, Texas, May 14.—Angered, it
la believed, because his wife yester-
day secured a divorce from him, Har- ,
ry Fulkerson early today shot her
twice as she passed through a down-
town street on her way to work, and
then' tired one bullet Into his own
hem.----------------------==
The woman died an hour later at a
local hospital. Physicians at the hos-
MELLEN WITNESS TODAY
IN NEW HAVEN INQUIRY
Describes Himself as “Assistant to In.
terstate Commerce Commission-
er".—Session le Very Brief.
ARMY OF 25,000 TO
ATTACK SALTILLO
STRONG REBEL FORCE HAS BEEN
CONCENTRATED BY VILLA ...
AT TORREON.
OMIRAL MAYO IS
GIVEN AUTHORITY
WILL SEND BATTLESHIPS UP
RIVER TO TAMPICO IF THEY
ARE NEEDED.
TROOPS ARE NOW ON MARCH NO FORCES WILL BE LANDED
Villa Removes Censorship, But Se-
cures Correspondents' Promise
They Will Send Nothing.
Believed American Oil and Other In.
terests Will Be Protected
When Fighting Ceases.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May ,14.—Charles S.
Mellen of ths New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad today took the
witness stand before the Interstate
Commerce Commisssion In Its al
Enquiry Into New Haven affaire. Coun-
sel Folk called on Mr. Mellen, de-
spite the controversy between the
commission and the department of
justice as to whether the inquiry
should contilnue, in view of the pee
sibility of the testimony rendering
witnesses immune from prosecution.
pltal said that Fulkerson ' would not
live---
The woman was shot in the month
and the back of the neck. Fulkerson
was shot through the head.
Fulkerson Dies Later.
Later Fulkerson died at 11:30 this
morning. *
As she saw her divorced husband
approach her on the street this morn-
ing, Mrs. Fulkerson ran behind W. H.
Jackson, a passerby, an I cried to him
to aid her. Fulkerson is said to have
threatened Jackson with death and to
have shot the woman before Jackson
could interfere. Domestic troubles
that led to the shooting are told in
Dallas county court records. Mrs.
Fulkerson, before her marriage, was
Miss Rowena Stacy. She had twice
been married and twice divorced,
from the man who killed her. They
were first married in-May, 1912; a
divorce followed in March, 1913. A
month after the first divorce they be-
came reconciled and were remarried.
They separated n little more than a
month after the second marriage.
With her divorce granted yesterday,
the woman also secured the right to
use her maiden name; she also sought
an Injunction to prevent Fulkerson
from molesting her. Intoxication and
“What is your occupation?” was the
Brat question Mr. Folk asked Mr. Mel "Due" On IHT pari pe ina" unoana
By Associated Press.
Torreon, Mexico, May 14.—Mobiliza-
tion of rebel troops for the campaign
against Saltillo came to a close last
night when the last unit left Torreon,
accompanied by General Villa and his
staff.
The concentration has brought to-
gether an army of 25,000 mer. to test
tae strength of the federal stronghold.
Villa has given instructions that move-
ments of his arms be kept secret for-
the present.
Instead of enforcing a rigid censor-
ship, as formerly, be baa exacted a
promise from correspondents that
nothing concerning the disposition of
his troops be sent out.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—Secretary
Daniela baa given Rear Admiral Mayo
full power to send American warships
back up the Panuco river to Tampico.
II in his judgment conditions should
warrant auch action. Mr. Daniela ex-
plained that while Admiral Mayo ha 1
full discretionary powers to take his
ships back Into the Panuco river, that
he would not land any forces at Tam-
plco except in case of the greateat
emergency, without specific orders
from the department.
Mr. Daniela said he had felt all
along that American interests, includ
ing the oil properties, would be amply
protected as soon as the fighting
ceased, and one side or the other was
in absolute control of the situation
BELIEVE OIL INTERESTS
HI NOW BE PROTECTED
“I am assistant to the Interstate
Commerce Commission," replied Mr.
Mellen, with a broad smile. He then
gave details Of his connection and of
the various offices he has held with
toe New Haven. He stated that he
thought the late Mr. Morgan was the
person chiefly responsible for bin be
coIng president of the New Haven,
but he stated thst he entered into
negotiations with Mr. Morgan concern-
ing the position.
"What was your salary ?"
“It was $50,000 a year for a time,
and afterwards $60,000." Mr. Mellen’s
examination today was brief and his
testimony had scarcely bet Twhen
adjournment was taken until Desday
to allow Mr. Mellen to secure certain
papers necessary to his testimony.
62 PERSONS EMPLOYED
AT GLOVE FACTORY NOW.
A force of 62 persons is now em-
ployed at Bilburn Brothers glove fac
tory in the old Crescent candy .tad
tory building. Two more girls will
be put to work tomorrow. The cor
cern has fifty machines and when it
la run at its capacity will emplo
about seventy-five persons. Orders
now on bonds will keep the plant up
erating for several months.
were given by the wife as reasons
Fall of Tampico into Hands of Con.
stitutionalists Thought to Change
the Situation There.
METHODISTS ARE ASKED TO
OFFER PRAYERS FOR PENCE
Senior Bishop Sets Next Sundsy as
Date of Offering of Specie!
Petitions
Aeroplanes Used With Telling Force
by Besieging Army of Con-
stitutionalists There
By Associated Press."
On board United States Ship Call
fornia, off Mazatian, May 13, via wire
less to Ran Diego, Cal., May 14. —
General Obregon’es miltary aviatore
became effective again today in the
battle that haa been waged for many
days at Mazatian. * An aeroplane cu
cling about the federal entrenchiente
dropped bombs, with considerably ac
curacy, into the fortification*. The
lx mbs exploded directly within the
federal lines, but the exit nt of the cas-
unities was not reported.
632 AMERICANS STILL
ARE IN MEXICO CITY
W By Associated Press.
, Mexico City, May 14.—-Six hundred
and thirty-two names of American
who Intend to remain in Mexico ar
registered at the Brazilian legation
It is possible, however, thst some of
these will leave the capital later.
Kansas City Grain.
By Associated Press.
—Kansas City, May 14.—Cash wheat
No. 2 hard, 88 1-2 to 90 14; No. 2 red,
87 1-2 to 88 1-2. Corn, No. 2 mixed,
73 1-2. Oats, No. 2 white, 40 to 40 1-2,
Fort Worth Livestock,
Fort Worth; Texas, May 14.—Cattle
receipts, 5000; slow; ten to fifteen
cents lower; beeves, $6.50 to $7.50;
hog receipts, 2200; strong; bulk, 8 to
8.20; sheep, 4200; steady.
Chicago Futures.
Chicago, May 14.—Opinions from a
high authority that the Hessian fly is
no more prevalent now than / is the
case every year, taday tended to make
the wheat market ease off. Prices
opened ‘ unchanged to one-quarter
lower and declined moderately all
around before there waa a reaction.
Bearish cables and. fine weather car-
led corn down. Prices started 1-8 to
14,lower and sagged a trifle here,
hen began + to recover. Oats hsld
steady. Closing prices—wheat. May,
05 1-4, July, 88 2-4; corn. May, 68, July,
66 5-8; oats, July, M, September 36 1-8.
By Associated Press.
New York. May 14.—The naval bos-
pital ship Solace, which reached quar-
autine early today docked later at the
Brooklyn navy yard with-101 patients
from Vera Cruz. The ship also brought
the bodies of Henry Pulliam anti Clar-
ence Harshbarger, navy men, who dir d
of wounds received in the occupation
of Vera Cruz.
TRAFFIC. IS NOW PASSING
THROUGH PANAMA CANAL
Reports To That Effect Are Received
at Panama Railroad Offices
In New York.
By Associated Press
Washington, May ,»— For the first
time in the world's history, water
borne traffic.is now passing through
the Panama Canal, according to the
reports that have been received at
headquarters of the Panama railroad
in New York, and forwarded here to-
day.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—With the
transfer of Tampico from Mexican
federals — tothe—constitutionalists.
President Wilson feels it will be pos-
sible for oil interests in the Tampico
district to be protected. General Villa
and General Carranza have given as-
surances that they would permit con-
servation of oil In the Tampico dis-
trict and have notified the American
government of their willingness to
have experts return to the field and
take charge of the flowing wells.
ONLY TWO NEW CUTTERS
FOR REVENUE SERVICE.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—The revenue
cutter service will get only two new
cutters Instead of the four it wants,
of the Senate concurs In House
amendments to a Senate bill striking
out provisions for a $100,000,000 cut-
ter in New York harbor and $350,000
cutter for Southern California. The
bill as It stands leaves provision for
a $250,000 cutter in the Gulf of Mexico
and a $225,000 cutter on the Maine
coast.
CALIFORNIA LEADS IN ,
USE OF AUTOMOBILES.
San Francisco. May 14.—On a basis
of population California leads any
section of the United States In the
ownership of automobiles. The latest
figures, compiled under the new auto-
mobile' law, show that in this state
one pereon in every 27 Is the owner
of a motor car. In New York state
only one person In every 89 is the
owner of an automobile. The figures
which establish the lead in California
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—Prayers for ... ...... ----.---, -.- „ ...... ....
the successof the South American me.. registration, which to date sho wa 94,.
diators in composing the Mexican sit
uation were requested in all Methodist
Euiscopia churches on Bunday, May 17.
tr. a communication addressed to the
church yesterday by Earl Kranston.
n auto ownership are taken from the
senior bishop of the church.
COMMISSARY MANAGER IT
PANAMA INDICTED TODAY
718 cars In the state. The New York
total, figured from the end of 191S
and adding the normal percentage of
increase each month would show the
Empire State to have about 120,000
machines In actual commission. In a
table brought to an appropriate total
in each state to date by adding the
Is
Charged With Conspiracy to De-
fraud In Connection With Buy.
Ing of Supplies
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$ WEATHER FORECAST ♦
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• — Tonight and Friday, general- •
• ly cloduy, warmer. •
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By Associated Press.
New York. May 14.—John Burke,
former manager of the commissary
department of the Panama Canal Zone,
was indicted by the federal grand jury
here today, for conspiracy to defraud
and for other alleged offenses. , He
was dismissed from his position some
time ago. Indictments also were re
turned against three provision dealers
at Colon, Panama. At the time of
Burke's removal it was alleged that he
had accepted gratuities from dealers
in supplies. Hie case haa been under
investigation by the grand pury here
for three months.
percentage of growth. it is shown that
next to California the greatest per
capitta ratio la Nebraska, where one
in >7 persons own automobiles.
VICE PRESIDENT GUEST
OF HONOR IN PITTSBURG
Pittsburg, May 14.—Vice President
Thomas R. Marshall and Mra. Mar
shall arrived in thla city today to at-
tend the banquet of the Pittsburg
Publicity Association, which will be
held tonight at the Hotel Schenley.
Thia le the first visit of the vice presi-
dent to the Steel City eInce hiselec-
tion.
INJUNCTION HEARING AT
HENRIETTA THIS AFTERNOON
for divorce,
INDIAN APPROPRIATION
BILL CARRIES $12,049,576.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 14.—The Senate
Indian Affairs committee today com-
pleted work on the Indian appropria-
tion bill which Chairman Ashurst ex- »’
pe<ted to report Friday. The measure
carries a total of $12,049,576, while
the House bill carried $9,645,737.
FORT WORTH’S APPLICATION
FOR SHRINE IS GRANTED.
By Associated Press. ——----
Atlanta, Ga., May 14.—Announce-
ment was made here today that the
Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mys- *..
tic Shrine, had granted the applica-
tion of Fort Worth and Springfield.
Missouri, for the establishment of
shrines in those cities.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW
BANK EXAMINER’ANNOUNCED
ily Associated Press.
Austin, Texas, May 14.- Commis-
si ner of Insurance and Banking Col-
I today announced the appointment
CHiul G. Villaret as a atate bank ex-
ir r. The new appointee was de-
lie to the East Texas district, with
eau quarters at Pittsburg, Texas. :
CARNEGIE FOUNDATION-
--------TO HONOR KING VICTOR.
Rome, May 14—The Italian branch
of the Carnegie Foundation today de-
cided on the award of a magnificent
golf medal to King Victor Emanuel.
Although King Victor speaks English
perfectly. Ambassador Page, who will
make the presentation as president of
the Italian Branch, will deliver the
brief address lu Italian as a further
compliment to his majesty. The
a ward has been decided upon in re-
ogiition of the manner in which Kir—-
Victor has hurried' to all of the great-
est disasters in Italy, such as the 4
Messina earthquake, and worked per,
sonally in rescuing and caring for the
victims. The date for the presenta-
tion has not yet been fixed.
36,642 INJURED IN__
CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTS
Sacremento. May 14.—A statistical
bulletin issued by the State Industrial
Accident Commission shows that the
industrial accidents In California for
1913 totaled 36,642. Of this total, 17,-
692 persons were incapacitated, for
one week or less, 16,651 for more than
one week, 1,296 were permanently in-
jured and 823 suffered death.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS BATTLE
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT.
New York, May 14.—A1 McCoy. “in-
stantaneous middleweight champion'’
tonight will meet “Fighting Billy ’
Murry, the Pacific Coast middle-
weight, whose work recently against
several men of real class today made
him an even money choice against the
man whose lucky punch jostled Geo.
Chip from the middle throne. McCoy
will get $3.500—win, lose or draw.
The bout is scheduled to go ten
rounds. Murray recently whipped Leo
Houck and then stood off clever Jim-
The petition for an injunction to
hold up the order putting prohibition
into effect In the district comprising
Commissioners’ precincts t. I snd 4,
will be 1sld before Judge Scurry at
Henrietta this afternoon. Attorney
Fred Weeks will present the sr
gument for the plaintiff. ' Imy Clabby for twenty rounds.
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