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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
9
Un clear text notesVilla plea and embargo case in Mexico referenced as averan. The fragment mentions a plea by Villa and a diplomatic embargo matter with limited readable detail.
Washington moves on Mexican crisis as killings in Guadalajara and Mazatlan are reported. Envoys from Argentina Brazil and Chile push mediation for Niagara Falls conference. Possible American delegates include Justice Putney and Judge Gray, with Lansing and White as alternatives. OShaughnessy reports back. refugees flee to Vera Cruz. Silliman case prompts high level protests. Saltillo communications cut.
General Francisco Villa urged the United States lift the arms embargo as the quickest humanitarian path to peace in Mexico. He argued the embargo harms the constitutionalists by delaying ammunition and prolonging the conflict, while expressing desire for peaceful US-Mexico relations and protection for Americans in Mexico. He outlined troop movements, rail repairs, and logistics as preparations for campaigns around Saltillo, San Luis Potosi, and Torreon with General Carranza expected soon.
The annual naval appropriation bill totaling 159,580,834 was approved by the House without a roll call. It funds a major construction program including battleships, torpedo boats, destroyers, coast defense submarines, and submarines for the Pacific coast, amid a party line stand by factions and leaders supporting the measure.
Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson wears an ivory white satin gown trimmed with real old point lace. The gown features a draped satin bodice with a V neck, long tulle sleeves, and a train three and a half yards long. Lace and orange blossom embellishments complete the bridal ensemble noted as a world famous antique art treasure.
Denver reports the Routt county coal field strike to be tense as 20 militiamen occupy the district. Capt. Ralph Dorn notes strikers have removed children from Oak Creek amid fears of violence. The governor asks Colonel Lockett to deploy federal troops. In Sopris and Segunde, May W. A. Holbrook and staff press strikers.
In Colorado's strike region Major Lockett orders Fifth Cavalry to reinforce Walsenburg while Captain Orton co operates with Captain Smith. Lockett expects a protracted stay and warns the situation is grave as troops reinforce and remain until the strike ends.
Vera Crux May 7. Private Parks an orderly for Lieut Col E F Taggart and two officers horses vanished beyond American lines into Gustavo Maas holdings. Efforts to contact General Maas to secure return failed. Austin May 7 Gov Colquitt orders all state troops withdrawn from the Mexican border.
New York May 7 the selection of the 12 men to try Charles Becker for the murder of Hermann Rosenthal moved slowly today During forenoon juror Dwight W Custe retired printer and Ambrose V Parley a Clerk were selected but the latter hardly seated when it was announced William Dalton juror No 2 would be excused This left xmen in the box Dalton had permission to withdraw and the district attorney and counsel for Becker both agreed to his release Adjournment was taken until tomorrow when an additional 100 talesmen will be on hand If the jury is completed in time District Attorney Whitman will make his opening address Saturday
A brief note records Maddo Wilson and an unnamed partner holding a quiet wedding ceremony in a historic room at the White House. The event is described with restrained detail and no public disclosures beyond the couple and venue.
A small White House wedding for Eleanor Wilson, daughter of the president, to William Gibbs McAdoo Jr., secretary of the treasury, occurs in the historical room with few officials present. The event features intimate family attendance, a luncheon for cabinet colleagues, and scenes of the capital’s social circle.
An advance on Mexico appears possible with Mr Neem Cone as a central figure in the discussions. The report notes potential increases in measures and strategic moves shaping U S and Mexican actions. Details remain limited but the focus centers on diplomatic maneuvering and policy options.
Washington May 7 Secretary Garrison met with General Wotherspoon and the army staff in a late night conference after receiving a long cipher cablegram for General Funston at Stax. No details were released and officials wore grave faces as news of importance was acknowledged.
Western Union at Butte plans a new messenger force after discharging 10 striking workers. Local Manager Palmer and Commercial Agent Wild say they will protect staff, enforce federal injunctions, and resume operations to ensure mail delivery continues. The strike is declared over by the company.
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