28 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
1
Society note reports Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington will marry Vincent Astor, with details on families and social circles noting the engagement and upcoming wedding plans.
A New York society profile explains Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington, born and raised on a country estate, set to wed Vincent Astor. The piece traces her outdoors life, education, tennis, sailing, driving, and family ties to the Astor fortune, noting the wedding links two longtime New York families.
The report describes Vincent Astor and his father as close in temperament and notes his active public role. Born at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street, he faced fragile health as a child but grew into a committed civic figure, following Colonel Astor’s example and serving on many public committees.
Wallsen Mine fights resume with 50 guardsmen outnumbered ten to one and no confirmed fatalities. President Wilson plans Federal troops to quell the clashes between mine guards strikers and state militia. In Boulder area fighting continues with miners protecting women and children in cellars.
Baton Rouge April 28 reports say Commercial Germania and Commercial National Banks of New Orleans will file writs of mandamus and injunctions in district court to overturn half of the state's deposits awarded to Whitney Central New Orleans National Hibernia Interstate at 8 12 percent. Protesting bankers urge higher interest than successful bidders. Citizens Bank of New Orleans refuses to sue. E T Merrick and Charles Theard lead the objections against the award to 22 banks.
The Hurata government shows signs of rapprochement by accepting the mediation offer. Officials from Hurata and mediators agree on a path to reduce tensions and resume normal state functions.
President Wilson expressed pleasure at Mexico's Huerta government accepting Argentina Brazil and Chilean good offices to mediate the U S Mexico dispute The note from Senor Rojas briefed the South American plenipotentiaries and pace toward formal mediation began Officials cautioned no details would be public until plans were formed The Pan American Union called the move significant and hoped for broad support for peace efforts
Hearings on the Panama canal act tolls repeal closed with a Senate canals committee split about the measure. A report with or without amendment is expected, paving the way for a Senate vote this week. Witnesses from Portland, Ken- sington, and Pensacola urged repeal or changes.
Officials show reluctance to discuss mediation at this stage saying no actual proposals exist. The U S signals willingness to listen to plans from Argentina Brazil and Chile while Huerta’s removal remains viewed as essential to any settlement. No formal condition has been submitted to the envoys handling conciliation.
In New York at an American Cotton Manufacturers Association dinner, Frank A. Vanderlip, head of National City Bank, argued that farmer ignorance and inefficiency, not big business, drive up living costs. About 800 attendees heard remarks from retiring president Stewart W. Cramer and others. Salt Lake City hosts Union Baseball Association opening its fourth season with Murray at Ogden and Helena at Boise.
An 18 year old Walters was found guilty in a sensational Kepnaping case involving Bok Bik Dunbar, ending a high profile trial with jurors delivering a verdict after a lengthy proceeding.
William Cantwell Walters was found guilty without the death penalty by a district court jury in Opelousas after a trial into the August 1912 disappearance of five year old Robert Dunbar. Attorneys plan a motion for a new trial and possible appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Twenty five men in the V., P. & P. shops here have been laid off to cut costs until June 20th the end of the company fiscal year. Officials gave no statement but the move is viewed as temporary. If needed to meet the local budget hours may be reduced rather than more layoffs.
In El Paso on April 28 refugees report a heated rift between General Carranza and General Villa. Villa leaves for Carranza HQ in Chihuahua after demanding a morning train, while Pesquiera and Subaran move to coordinate on Vera Cruz events and a U.S. policy response. Carranza awaits Wilson or Bryan reply to last Tuesday note.
Washington officials pursue mediation on American Mexican disputes as General Funston lands 5000 troops in Vera Cruz. Reports claim Mexican Federal generals try crossing near Laredo while British marines bolster rescue efforts for eight Americans. Consulates withdraw, leaving communication limited but confidence remains high.
Vera Cruz April 28 report says Americans and other foreigners imprisoned at Cordoba sleep on stone flags, lack food and sanitation and face constant death threats from jailers many of whom are drunk. American women and children prisoners are herded like cattle. One prisoner, a plantation superintendent, recently hosted John Lind.
More than three hundred American refugees from Mexico arrived at the Quarantine station in New Orleans today. They will be released after the six day regulation passes. No disease is reported among them at this time.
Galveston reports that about one thousand refugees landed today with minimal belongings. Most plan to return home soon as aid efforts begin and families reunite amid the orderly reception.
Consul Canada reports Mexicans are rapidly tearing up the railway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City, burning ties and hauling rails away on trains. From border points, Americans are fleeing the country as mediators meet in secret, working until early morning and reconvening in the afternoon.
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