11 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1914
Page
1
An American officer is arrested amid a probe into a controversial incident in which Admiral Mayo demanded that Mexican officials salute the flag. The event escalated tensions and drew military and diplomatic attention.
A US gun boat Dolphin landed at Iturbide bridge in Tampico with a paymaster and marines seeking gasoline. The launch wore the American flag and was escorted by Mexican Federals under Colonel Hinojosa who arrested the group and paraded them before detaining them for a time.
Admiral Mayo pressed authorities and crews in Tampico to salute the American flag. General Ignacio Zaragoza expressed regret to Mayo. President Huerta apologized through Nelson O'Shaughnessy but uneasiness remains as Mayo reportedly gave Tampico officials until six o'clock to salute the colors, a statement not received by the American chargé d affaires.
The Interstate Commerce Commission failed to elicit details at a public hearing on financial dealings among the New York New Haven Hartford railroad its subsidiary the New England Navigation Company and the Billard Company authorities say millions were improperly diverted from the New Haven Witnesses refused to testify or produce records in the case escalating the legal battle and a probe into the Billard Company.
Joseph W. Folk declares will file a mandamus in the Supreme Court of the District next Monday to compel recalcitrant witnesses to answer questions and produce books and contracts under subpoenas. The hearing aimed to expose whether New Haven finances under Charles B. Mellen involved legal dealings with the Billard Company and whether funds were improperly diverted. Samuel Morehouse admitted handling $10,400,000 in securities from vaults but refused to disclose contracts or details about the Billard Company. Counsel hints at a prolonged legal battle likely over witness compelled testimony.
Supreme Court Justice Goff orders the district attorney to show cause why the four gunmen awaiting execution for Herman Rosenthal’s murder should not receive a new trial. The motion cites affidavits claiming a non-convict was in the firing squad and that informers Schepps Bridgie Webber and Wallon were involved.
The weather man warned of rain and general disagreeable conditions tomorrow or tonight, likely disappointing owners of new Easter bonnets dresses and suits hoping to parade in Boston streets.
On day 101 of the year 22nd day of spring the sun rises 5 11 and sets 6 21 with a 13 10 hour day. Evening stars Venus Mars Saturn visible. Jupiter as morning star. Moon phase changes this month include first quarter April 8 and last quarter April 17 with new moon April 25. Moon rises 8 20 p m. Light onto lamps tonight before 6 51.
The note marks the first day of Passover and lists events: Edward Everett born 1794. Fort Pulaski Georgia captured after 50 hours of bombardment in 1862. Montgomery Alabama surrendered to Federal troops in 1865. It also notes a mass meeting a year ago where telephone girls rejected bonus terms from N FE Tel Co.
Forecast for southern New England: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Saturday with rain at night or Sunday. Colder Sunday. Strong southwest to west breezes. Northern New England: Fair, warmer Saturday, Sunday rain or snow and colder, increasing southwest breezes becoming strong Saturday night. Yesterday's temperature data notes.
Travel ad notes a route to California, Washington, Oregon and the far West from March 14 to April 24 via Nickel Plate Road. Mentions L. P. Burgess and address 312 Old South Blog Boston.
Heinie Wagner, captain of the Boston Red Sox, arrived in Boston and underwent a medical examination. Doctors said his throwing elbow is badly inflamed and will require extended rest before he can resume baseball activities.
The article notes Wagner's possible long absence due to a rheumatic like illness. Tris Speaker nicknamed the $18,000 beauty and Joe Wood arrive ahead of the team and are housed at Puts Flats. Speaker carries a heavy cold as the trio prepares in Boston.
Debonair witness Thomas W. Lawson described bucketing as a broker secretly handling trades for himself and misrepresenting them to others, profiting beyond exchange rules. His testimony came in the James M. Hall vs Paine, Webber & Co. trial in Superior Court before Judge Brown and a jury.
In New Bedford on April 10 three city workers Robert Gibbs Ernest Woolley and Moise Rivard died after being overcome by sewer gases and drowning when they fell into water while breaking down a bulkhead. A rescue search at noon recovered the bodies.
Webster April 10. Gate tender Louis Bean at the Main street crossing acted quickly and pulled two girls clear as a fast express hurtled over the tracks. The incident occurred about 8 30 PM when the gates were lowered and the youths were walking on the rails.
Mary Bestea and Ethel Kilbane both 16, stepped under lowered gates as a express train neared. Gateman Bean grabbed their arms and pulled them to safety just before the locomotive sped by, while bystanders held their breath.
William W. Smith Jr of Somerville seeks custody arguing a late wife Henrietta Gilbertsmith assured him Louise Gertrude Smith is their child. Registry records in Boston list Louise and name the parents as Smith and Gilbertsmith despite a New York claim by a wealthy insurance man’s wife.
A New York woman who visited the child at the Smiths’ home on multiple occasions, calling herself Aunty, has taken further steps in the matter. She is referred to as having acted in a familiar capacity and remains central to the ongoing case involving the child’s welfare.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrive in White Sulphur Springs for Easter week. The President, focused on her health, plans two weeks in the mountain resort and a return to Washington before visiting again for the weekend with family. The First Lady shows pallor from illness while attending Princeton music club concert.
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