Mediation Upheld By Huerta But Mexico Peace Hangs
Washington reports say US officials seek to include Mexican constitutionalists in the Niagara Falls talks while Huerta emissaries favor delay. Washington issues a cautious note as observers watch the fate of a broader conference scope and potential U.S. mediation outcomes.
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Washington
Niagara Falls
Tbuerta
Carranza
Huerta
Mexico
Mexicas
Urquidi
Justice Lamar
Lehman
United States
State Department
Wilson
Scretary Pryan
Aia
Iuerta
Mexico City
Bureau of Navigation
New York
Uncertain U S Policy on Arms Admission to Mexico
Administration officials declined to define policy on arms admission to Mexico. Secretary Daniels would not commit but indications suggest a formal pronouncement may come under foreign pressure.
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Mexico
Daniels
Huerta's Family May Have Sailed from Vera Cruz
Rumors in Mexico City and refugee reports claim Senora Huerta and four sons boarded the Hamburg American steamer Ypirango at Vera Cruz. The ship sailed to Europe via Havana. Dresden followed as it left. No official denial or confirmation was obtained.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Senora Huerta
Europe
Havana
Dresden
Puerto
Mexico
Funston
Navy
Huerta
Yipirange
Urrutia
United States
Puerto Mexico
Palac
Ypirang
Thi
Sevara Wrest
Federal troops move from Saltillo toward San Luis Potosi
Dispatches report trains carrying federal troops arriving at San Luis Potosi after twelve days. General Joaquin Mass commands the exhausted garrison, with General Pascuale Orozco Jr acting as rear guard and destroying rail lines to slow the constitutionalist advance as the army moves southward.
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Mexico City
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Joaquin Mass
Pascuale Orozco, Jr
Senate amends naval bill to authorize sale of two battleships
Washington June 1 The senate amended the naval appropriation bill to authorize the sale of the battleships Idaho and Mississippi and to construct with the proceeds a modern dreadnought. Greer is understood to be the prospective purchaser.
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Washington
Senate
Idaho
Mississippi
Theoney
Greer
Idle Miners Return to Work as Coal Companies Sign
In Charleston on June 1, several Point Creek operators signed a working agreement with United Mine Workers dues, reducing idle miners to about 8,000. Some Kanawha field pits remained unsigned while workers restarted. Solvay Paint Creek mine held to strike ban though no sign of signing. Christian Collieries kept mines running awaiting Lynchburg directors action. Relief grew that the dispute would be short.
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Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
Point Creek
Kanawhs
Solvay
Paint Creek
Christian Collieries Company
Lynchburg
Randolph Macon Woman's College appoints Webb president
Dr. William Alexander Webb was inaugurated president of Randolph Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg Virginia before a large gathering including delegates from about fifty six southern and eastern educational institutions. Webb, acting president since last September, spoke on The Task of the College as Judge E B Newmade chaired the ceremony. Congratulatory letters from President Wilson and Governor Stuart were read.
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Lynchburg
Wiliam Alexander Webb
Randolph Macon Woman's College
Webb
Randolph Macon
EB. D. Newmade
Randolph Macon System of Schools and Colleges
Wilson
Stuart
Rebel Leader Gritigides Action of Mediators
A Durango semiofficial note attacks the Niagara Falls mediation and Villa reiterates allegiance to Carranza. Villa travels to Chihuahua City. Carranza plans to move via Torreon to Saltillo to establish a provisional government. The article notes constitutionalists’ resolve to govern under Guadalupe and reject Huerta linked plans, with continued resistance to mediation.
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el Vaso
Texas
Carranza
Durango
A. B.C
Niagara Falls
Villa
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Juarez
Saltillo
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
Mexican Republic
Senate schedules busy with anti trust and labor union debate
The Senate met at 11 p m to refer Norris resolution on New York Central lines to the interstate commerce committee. Senator Colt urged repeal of the Panama tolls exemption. Naval appropriation debate continued. Adjourned at 5 20 p m to 11 a m Tuesday and again at 9 35 p m to 11 a m Tuesday.
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Norris
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Committee
Colt
Rhode Island
Clayton Anti-Trust
Expect Prosperity To Come With A Jump
President Wilson again expressed belief that current business softness is uneven globally, noting railway offices as a focal point. He cited steel industry ties and Redfield trade data, said tariffs don’t cause the dip, and explained Clayton trust bill clarifies labor rights without granting new privileges.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Niagara
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Redfield
Hope to End Strike of Ohio Coal Miners
In Columbus on June 1 representatives of the miners and operators will hold a joint conference to end a strike by about 5,000 Ohio coal workers. Local UMWA delegates demand a new wage scale based on run-of-mine, seeking 71.33 cents per ton for pick coal and 49.64 cents for machine mined coal, higher than the operators 61 and 41.12 cents previously offered. John P. White, UMWA president, will attend.
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Columbus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Federal Court Sessions Set for Williamson and Elkins
The Senate passed a bill to hold one U S court term at Williamson and two terms yearly at Elkins. Williamson terms begin the first Tuesday in October pending a suitable court building. Elkins terms start the first Tuesday in July and December.
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Wishington
Senate
United States
Williamson
Elkins
Weather Outlook West and Virginia Plains
West Virginia sees an unsettled Tuesday with probable showers and a brighter, warmer Wednesday. Virginia forecast shows north partly cloudy and unsettled south for Tuesday and Wednesday with interior areas growing warmer.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Labor Unions and Farmers Gain Legal Status in Bill Move
Washington June 1 Trade unions and farmers organizations would be legalized in their existence and not illegal combinations under the anti trust laws by a new paragraph in the Clayton bill. The house adopted the provision 207 to 0 and added another clause shielding such unions from restraint of trade. Debate centered on how far the exemption would go with some leaders predicting courts will define it for years. A railroads clause expanding Interstate Commerce Commission oversight of certain agreements was also approved. The measure moves forward with Democratic leaders pressing on despite long debate.
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Washington
House
Clayton Islle
Webb
Organized Labor
Murdock
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Commission
Ferris
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral for John L. Griffiths Held in New York
Funeral services for John L. Griffiths United States consul general in London who died in London two weeks ago were held in New York today. Many clubs and associations from New York Indianapolis and Griffin’s Greenwood cemetery attended, reflecting his public service record.
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John L. Griffiths
New York
United States
London
Luria
Greenwood Cemetery
Rookion
Griffiths
Indianapolis
Roosevelt Wedding Date Change in Madrid
Madrid reports a further change in the Roosevelt Willard wedding date. The church ceremony for Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Belle Wyatt Willard is moved to June 11, while the civil ceremony stays June 10. Miss Willard is the daughter of the American ambassador to Spain.
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Madrid
Kermit Roosevelt
Belle Wyatt Willard
Virginia
Spain
Whs
Senate diverts Norris anti trust probe to commerce panel
The senate referred the Norris resolution to the interstate commerce committee for consideration. It asks the attorney general whether the New York Central lines constitute a combination in violation of the Sherman anti trust law and whether to pursue action against them.
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New York Central
Washington
The
Senate Today
Interstate Commercee Committee
Norris
President Wilson’s Statement Fails to Move Markets
New York June 1 President Wilson’s statement blaming the railroads mood for business weakness drew interest but did not affect prices. By noon the market list showed increasing dullness across the board.
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New York
Wilson
French Cabinet Resigns Under Doumergue Leadership
The French cabinet led by Prime Minister Gaston Doumergue decided to resign at a cabinet council meeting in Paris. The move comes amid uncertainty about its ability to govern effectively.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Changes in Deputies Chamber After Recent Elections
The article notes shifts in the majority control of the chamber of deputies following recent elections and describes changes across multiple groups within the chamber.
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Ity
Chamber of Deputies
Auto crash near Richwood claims child and two women
In Richwood West Virginia on June 1 Samuel Long a child died when the Hains automobile turned over an embankment. Mrs Ballard Hains and Mrs Susan Fox were fatally injured and two other persons were seriously hurt.
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Richwood
W. Va
Samuel Long
Ballard Hains
Susan Fox
Hains
Empress of Ireland Sinking Triggers Canadian Inquiry
A royal commission was appointed to probe the Empress of Ireland disaster after the Storstad collision on the St Lawrence. Survivors testify as the inquiry opens June 9, with attorneys posting a 240000 bond for Storstad’s release, while a fourth member may join the commission.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
Storstad
Adolph Routhier
Court of Admiralty of
Quebec
Mzekial McCleoud
Admiralty Court of
New Brunswick
George L. Vaux
British Board of Trade
Vaux
England
Commission of Inquiry
Lindsay
Dominion
Admiralty
Exchequer Court
Colfer
Canadian-Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Whitman Announces Candidacy for New York Governor
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. A plan was floated to secure Whitman’s nomination on both Republican and Progressive tickets via a mass meeting in Syracuse in late July. Col. Roosevelt was reportedly informed and urged support, per Charles H. Duell Jr.
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New York
Charles S. Whitman
Whitman
Syracuse
Spain
Col. Roosevelt
Charles H. Duell, Jr
Duell
Bryan to lecturing on chautauqua tour this summer
Secretary Bryan announced that if public business allows he will spend part of his vacation lecturing on a chautauqua as he did last year. His first lecture is set for July 4 in North Carolina, with other dates contingent on leaving Washington.
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Bryan
Washington
North Carolina
Domestic Food Consumption Surpasses Home Production
Washington reports a shift in the US food balance as home consumption nears domestic production and imports surge. Six months to March 1914 show imports of raw and prepared foods rising, with beef, corn, cattle, wheat, rice, and macaroni driving increases, while exports fall.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerece
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
Pope Pius X Nears Eightieth Birthday in Rome
Pope Pius X nears his eightieth birthday in Rome on June 9 born 1835 at Riese. With many foreign prelates including American archbishops and cardinals visiting Rome, a public celebration may be considered and a delegation may call at the Vatican to present their congratulations.
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Rome
Pius X
Riese
America
Vatican
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