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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
The report notes Gen. Carranza may proclaim himself provisional president of Mexico, complicating Niagara conference plans for a provisional government to replace the Huerta regime. Shippers question the timeliness and legality of an arm shipment order that could have altered outcomes.
Niagara Falls Ontario June 3 The mediation effort advances with acceptance of the pacification plan by Mexican delegates while tensions rise over the Antilla landing of arms for the Constitutionalists. Mediators insist on neutrality as Washington delays.
Berlin reports an official denial of German press claims that the Dresden cleared for action escorting the Ypiranga and Bavaria out of Vera Cruz. The Dresden was at Tampico, not Vera Cruz, and Bremen was not in Mexican waters. Other dramatic details are branded fiction. The Bavaria and Ypiranga faced no U.S. naval threats and were only fined, with a review of fines following international custom.
London dispatch reports Daily Express claim that Britain has warned the United States government of potential demand for satisfaction over the 1914 murder of William S. Benton. Edward Grey allegedly conveyed to President Wilson Britain’s stance should Villa or his agents kill Benton, complicating U S Mexican policy and Monroe Doctrine considerations.
June 5 report from Vera Cruz states that arms and ammunition for the Constitutionalists were disembarked yesterday at Tampico from the American schooner Sunshine. Captain Brown carried out the operation without opposition. The Sunshine’s papers, from Galveston, were not deposited at the Consulate, the Captain saying he knew no reason why they should be.
Washington reports officials noting the schooner Sun shine carried a large consign ment of pills or bullets but calls discussion of ammunition cargoes taboo. The vessel, cleared from Galveston for Havana, reportedly went to Tampico in violation of maritime law, though enforced there by the Constitutionalists. Cargo totaled 3,000,000 rounds from New York aboard the Ward liner Antilla, including thirty thirty and seven millimetre cartridges for their four gun types.
Reported in New York that 1 000 cases of ammunition were ready for shipment from Pier 48 on the Morgan Line steamer to Galveston. The cargo, described as for Southern points bound for Huerta’s foes via Carranza agents, was labeled by workers as for small arms material rather than Mauser rifles. The shipping line denied carrying war material, stating shipments are for commercial use only.
Karl Buenz, American Director of Hamburg American Line, files a protest with War Department over $500000 gold fines imposed at Vera Cruz on the Ypiranga and Bavaria. He asserts ships acted in good faith under an understanding with Gen. Funston that the Ypiranga could operate freely away from Vera Cruz.
President Wilson spoke to 154 Naval Academy graduates and 5,000 attendees, urging restraint and a mission of civilization through the navy and army. He warned against conquest, praised self control, and commended Admiral Stiletcher for his steadiness and statesmanlike qualities.
Acting Foreign Relations Secretary Estevla Ruiz said the Niagara Falls conferences progress favorably and that mediation by Brazil Argentina and Chile remains spontaneous noble and free from outside influence. Rumors denied including recalled Francisco de la Barra and Colima capture. Velasco health leave. Villa and Coss political shifts. Americans in Mexico told to leave only if destitute with relatives in U.S.
A refugee reports daily telegraph exchanges between President Huerta and Gen. Francisco Villa. Villa allegedly sent orders via a telegrapher to tap lines and taunt Huerta while Huerta urged delivery of such messages. The refugee claims Huerta remains defiant with funds and family in Mexico City.
Witness recounts conversations about a letter to the District Attorney, possible conferences with Grand Trunk, and efforts to have Mellen heard before the Grand Jury. He denies knowledge of later loans and stock deals, and recalls interactions with Morgan, Hays, and other executives. He confirms health issues and European travel limited his involvement.
Witnesses including Thomas De Witt Cuyler and Philadelphia auditor Tomlinson testified as the commission reviews board records. A January 7 board minute and a disputed Weatchester Head purchase document were presented, provoking concern among Directors Mellen Skinner Elton and others. The panel planned a brief session, hoping to finish the inquiry with two or three more witnesses.
The New Haven railroad plans a retrenchment as summer timetables reduce daily passenger train miles by about 4,500. Fares along the main line will rise, expected to boost yearly revenue by 200,000 to 600,000, with service cuts spanning Massachusetts New York Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Miss Eva H Reynolds rode to the top of a 425 foot mast at the Marconi wireless station near New Brunswick New Jersey in a workmen’s chair. She celebrated with a champagne bottle break and returned safely after a half hour aloft supervised by M Rossi the station builder.
Judge Ben H Hill held a hearing on Leo M Frank's motion to set aside the guilty verdict and death sentence for the killing of Mary Phagan. He said he would reverse a ruling if shown to violate Georgia Supreme Court opinions, a statement seen as unfavorable by Frank supporters.
James A. McQuade, state appraiser in the Tax Department, was appointed General Inspector of the Public Service Commission at $4,500 yearly. Five commissioners voted for the appointment, with Marble dissenting, and McQuade will oversee wage law enforcement and labor disputes on subway construction now under contract.
An advertising note proclaims the New Boston Garter fits without binding and lifts on the sock constantly. It weighs less than half an ounce and sells for 25 cents at all dealers.
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