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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
8
Juarez March 1 The Benton Investigation Commission was barred from traveling to Chihuahua to view the Briton’s body by rebel orders. Colonel Fidel Avila, the local military commander, refused to allow them to board the regular passenger train.
The article outlines U S concerns over Villa and Carranza splits in Mexico and President Wilson’s preference for Carranza. It notes Villa's guerilla campaigns and looting, Carranza's claims to restore order, and the danger of Huerta’s regime. It reviews possible U S intervention, military mobilization, and fleet dispositions along both coasts with Marines aboard transports ready to sail from New Orleans.
American officials weigh Carranza recognition and how to handle Benton's death as Washington seeks to coordinate with Britain and Villa. Bryan notes no final decision yet while urging formal channels and awaiting Carranza’s response to extradition and reparation questions.
The Benton investigating commission to Chihuahua was ordered to cancel its departure at Juarez moments before the train left. Members include British consul Charles A C Percival and Majors W T Davidson and J Manly. Fort Bliss officials said medical staff were notified but did not proceed. Refugees speculated Washington and Carranza leverage influenced the change.
Washington March 1 no examination of William S Benton’s body will be held by a mixed American British commission pending notes exchange with General Carranza head of the Mexican constitutionalists He reportedly objects to U S inquiry and wants Britain to handle communications with him amid tensions over Villa and Juarez death.
Secretary of State Bryan advised Governor Colquitt to write the Mexican governor of Nuevo Leon seeking a requisition for Mexicans accused of kidnapping Clemente Vergara from Texas. The message was sent last night detailing steps in the Vergara affair.
In Laredo Texas conflicting reports emerge on ranchman Clemente Vergara who vanished after arrest at Hidalgo jail. His wife expresses cautious hope he escaped guards and joined constitutionalists while brother in law and others push for government to reveal Vergara’s fate and recover a possible body from a grave near Hidalgo cemetery Indian border area. Consul Garrett continues investigation with no new State Department instructions.
The State Department in Washington took up with General Carranza the case of a Spaniard named Ruise whose tobacco holdings were confiscated in Tepic territory. Carranza delayed departure on his Chihuahua trip, seeking to settle foreign complaints before his march into eastern border states.
In New Orleans Sir Lionel Carden says Britain will not recognize the Mexican constitutionalist movement nor request Carranza to investigate the Benton killing. He notes Britain recognizes Huerta as Mexico’s ruling authority and will discuss the matter with President Wilson before returning to Mexico. The article also covers a Massachusetts recall discussion led by Judge Murray and remarks by Mr. Black criticizing courts and lawyers.
Judge Michael J. Murray of the Municipal Court denounces a recall plan for judges. He notes three removal methods exist in the state and argues recall would demoralize the Commonwealth's courts. The Common Cause Society gathering was held at Franklin Union Hall last evening.
The Rev. John F. Cummins announced a four member civic committee to aid parish welfare and represent Catholics at hearings. The appointees are M. M. Herbert William J Fallon Edward P F Coughlin and ex Representative John J Conway.
Mrs A R Fisk has filed for divorce amid a troubled marriage to financier Fisk. The couple wed in secrecy after a public dispute, with Fisk later joining a Texas ranch retreat. Mrs Fisk remains at Brookline with their 11 year old son.
The Benton Investigation Commission was barred from proceeding to Chihuahua to examine a slain Briton’s body. Colonel Fidel Avila refused to allow the group to board the regular train. The commissioners were refused passports and sent back to El Paso. Only Venustiano Carranza and General Francisco Villa power to act. Villa in Chihuahua desires to hasten the inquiry.
Marion Letcher the American consul and George C. Carothers the State Department agent certified a special train would take the mission from this city to Chihuahua to locate Benton's body. Carothers also postponed his departure for Chihuahua.
Louis Callahan age 17 was found unconscious on the bathroom floor at 70 Walworth Street Roslindale last evening by his brother Edward J. Callahan after entering the locked room. He had lit a gas heater but two burners failed to ignite and suffered gas poisoning and burns. He is at City Hospital in serious condition.
Worcester report says Mrs. Jennie Strawberg of 34 Greenwood Street slipped while carrying a boiler of hot water to the bathroom and was seriously scalded in the accident.
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