Agreement in a Deadlock in Scott-Obregon Conference
The report notes a stalled negotiation in the Scott Obregon conference with no clear resolution. Officials seek a mutually beneficial outcome despite the impasse and continuing discussions.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
1
The report notes a stalled negotiation in the Scott Obregon conference with no clear resolution. Officials seek a mutually beneficial outcome despite the impasse and continuing discussions.
Indications today that the Scott Obregon border conferences, though described as deadlocked, led to closer cooperation between American and Carranza forces in Mexico. Reports say Carranza commanders are ordered to campaign against bandits along the Coahuila Chihuahua border near the Big Bend. Pershing shortens lines of communication and tightens patrols as American units shift toward Marathon and Boquillas areas. Formal protocol negotiations are to resume next week with Secretary Lansing and Carranza’s aid Eliseo Arredondo.
In Today's Standard Part 1 page, a brief item notes two fatalities from a recent automobile race. The terse report provides minimal detail beyond the fatal outcome and the event type, reflecting the era's wire service style.
Premier Asquith's Dublin visit centers on meetings with civil and military officials. Discussion of an Irish executive council was discussed but not confirmed. General Maxwell reviews auxiliary troops. praise for doctors nurses postmen and others. Trials of rebel ringleaders proceed. some acquittals cited due to lack of direct evidence.
At Saratoga Springs on May 18 the Methodist Episcopal general conference debated employment policy. By a 3 to 2 vote the report's wording excluding a church preference for union workers was struck out. Speakers opposed to the measure argued against discrimination of non union workers. Hilda Nasmyth and Mathew S. Savage criticized unions for alleged hostility to Black workers.
Lincoln May 18 J W Bryan declares the democratic party must move toward peace to win the campaign by capturing the peace element in the republican party He argues a united republican party holds a 1 800 000 vote lead and that alienation of German and Irish democrats will cost votes He urges drawing Republicans to peace and argues the president should seize the chance to become a peacemaker and gain global and domestic political advantage.
Washington May 18 A 206000 man standing army backed by a federalized national guard of 425000 was agreed by house and Senate conferees on the army bill. The measure will go to President Wilson for signature soon, ending weeks of pressure over force size.
The latest Villa rumor lacks corroboration as Detachments patrolling the Mexican border report no evidence. Military officials say the claim of 1100 Villa men near Hachita and Ascencion is unlikely. Major Langhorne halted his dash to await Col. Sibley with fourteenth cavalry as scouts place bands 60 miles south.
The American Peace Society met and adopted resolutions urging President Wilson to initiate peace efforts with other neutral governments. George W. Kirchwey was elected president. William Bryan and others plan to study cooperation with the U.S. government. Also notes a separate conviction in Oroville and rural credits bill delay in Washington.
New York officials confirm two deaths during a large preparedness auto race event. The parade, described as the greatest in the country’s history, drew testimonies about civic attitudes and public response.
May 18 in New York witnessed a vast civic parade with an estimated 160 000 to 180 000 participants from all walks of life. Maj Gen Leonard Wood praised the display as a strong argument for national preparedness as bands played and flags waved along Broadway and Madison Square.
Chicago May 13 Progressive convention headquarters announced 1171 delegates and alternates at the national convention to be held June 7 in the Auditorium theater. Nine delegates from Alaska and South Dakota are still pending. The national committee authorized 62 delegates, but widespread demand for representation will raise the total to 1025 delegates.
A deadly accident during an auto race killed Carl Limberg instantly and Pallotti died en route to hospital. The crash involved a car imported by Harry Harkness, bursting into flames as spectators watched. Limberg's wife, present in the grandstand, learned of the tragedy as an attendant escorted her away. Meanwhile Eadie Rickenbacher won the race in 1 hour 33 minutes 31 seconds at 96.23 mph over 160 miles, with Jules Devigne second and Travail third. Mulford quit early with engine trouble.
May 13 police raids targeted Chinese gambling dens across the resorts. Officers smashed tables chairs and fixtures in ten establishments while lookouts allegedly alerted players, leaving rooms empty behind barred doors.
Seattle May 13 Lieut Gov Santa P Tiart announced his candidacy for re election on the Republican ticket.
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