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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
8
General Pancho Villa, directing from the water supply station near Saltillo, orders a general assault on the federal stronghold with 20 000 men 30 cannons and 50 machine guns. Despite rumors of evacuation no retreat is evident and strong resistance is expected.
May 10 report says the German steamship Kron Prinzess in Cecilie did not land war munitions at Puerto. Rear Admiral Badger cabled that the vessel, at Vera Cruz, still carries arms and ammunition consigned to the Huerta government.
In a rare prison visit Governor Walsh talked with Jesse Pomeroy amid reports that decades in solitary have affected his sanity. Pomeroy claimed wealth and a bank book kept in the prison office, while the governor emphasized mercy within the bounds of law. The piece also recounts ceremonies and tributes for military dead with detailed funeral plans and state involvement.
Federals in Saltillo fortify the city amid a water shortage with reinforcements reaching the besieged center. Villa’s rebels push detachments into surrounding countryside to block further aid as General Chao leads 2000 daring cavalry toward the capital of Coahuila. Carranza prepares to depart for Durango to establish a state government with Arrieta brothers now aligned with Carranza and Villa. George C. Carothers, former consul, to accompany Villa and safeguard American interests in the conquered territories.
American Consul Gaston Schmutz reports 150 refugees, including 125 Americans, left Aguascalientes for the coast. A mob at Encarnacion, Jalisco delayed a portion of the group but caused no violence. Some remained tied to local Mexican families for safety while others proceeded toward Vera Cruz.
Historical notice notes that doctors no longer promise cures for most illnesses. It cites malaria and a few diseases with direct antiviral action, while others rely on supportive care until nature cures. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to build blood and strengthen vitality, urging readers to buy and request a free booklet.
The sixty first Scotch Picnic will be held at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury on Saturday August 1. A sanction has been granted by the National Amateur Athletic Association for an open handicap games. An inter city relay race will be run during the athletic meet. Walter Scott of New York has donated trophies for the Scotch picnic events and offers a $250 trophy for the inter city race to be contested for three years before possession by a club.
The Boys' Division Twilight Baseball league will play this season on the Old American League grounds on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 5 20 PM and Saturday afternoons. The Greater Boston Y. Cune league will play every Saturday afternoon at 2 30 PM.
New York observes a hush as 17 sailors and Marines killed in Vera Cruz are honored. The Montana carries Secretary Daniels toward the Battery escorted by Wyoming and Mayflower, with flags at half mast and crowds bowing in mourning.
Jacob A Riis, en route from Battle Creek sanitarium to Barre summer home, collapsed in a car this afternoon with his wife and a nurse. He was taken to a hotel and a Barre physician was summoned. He was comfortable tonight.
Navy circles claim the anti wine mess order set for June 1 will not take effect as the President will not approve. Secretary Daniels issued the order without White House consultation. The President says he has no intention of approving the regulation change.
Harvard Egyptologist Dr. George A. Reisner reports evidence of a pre Egyptian culture in upper Egypt about 3700 years ago near Kerma. The find includes fine Nile pottery and ivory treasures sent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with chiefs buried with several attendants.
Boston and New England enjoyed a sunny spell as thousands flocked to the Charles River and waterfronts. Canoes filled the river with over 3800 boats, while Franklin Park drew about 65 000 visitors and marine parks saw large crowds. police managed crowds at the aviary as the city basked in near ideal summer weather.
The fine day drew thousands to parks, summer resorts, and beaches. Rivers and ponds were crowded with canoeists, and hundreds of motor boats filled Boston harbor. Municipal parks, including Franklin Park, reported immense gatherings as traffic to parks and country areas surged.
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