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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
2
Reports describe the foggy collision between the steamers Pretoria and New York. Captain Roberts of the New York praises crew discipline and calmness. passengers recall brave conduct and a few dramatic rescues during the emergency.
Huerta envoys threaten withdrawal as mediation nears a critical point. US officials warn a provisional government or a Constitutionalist victory could follow if Carranza’s side rejects a negotiated settlement. Bryan and Wilson aides press for progress while awaiting word from Niagara Falls representatives.
Niagara Falls Ontario June 14 The ABC mediators expect Carranza delegates to arrive soon bringing a list of presidential candidates. American and Mexican representatives seek a joint plan for a provisional government while negotiations focus on armistice and acceptable leaders. No substantive progress reported today.
In Mexico City on June 14 crowds filled Chapultepec Park with Gen. Huerta watching rowing on the lake and a military band playing. Ministers Alcocer De La Lama Gorostieta Esteva Ruiz joined the visit as Esteva Ruiz left for downtown. Huerta visited Juarez Hospital and spoke with wounded soldiers amid a lively bullfight turnout and sustained confidence about the Niagara conference outcomes.
General Carranza declined to discuss the scope of action or powers to be delegated to Constitutionalist representatives to Niagara Falls. He also refused to comment on the possibility of an armistice, citing diplomatic considerations.
General Carranza expressed optimism about engaging with ABC mediators on international questions and detailed military strength. He claimed about 100000 troops under arms, 1200 field artillery pieces captured from the Wederata, 176 machine guns, and ample ammunition. He recalled a 1912 Saltillo review with fewer than 200 men and one machine gun. Before troops depart southward, a final review will honor the remaining early force.
Advancing rebel force moves toward Guadalajara with 17 000 rebels under Gen José de la Luz Blanco. Federals commanded by Gen Felipe Mier and Gen Javier de Moure total 14 000, with 3 000 en route and 5 000 assigned to repair the Manzanillo railway. Authorities fear isolation of Mexico City from coast. Independent fleet races draw excitement and bets among spectators and foreign officers.
Reports from Nogales say Gov. Jose Maytorena of Sonora is besieged in the Hermosillo executive palace. Dispatches claim a 48 hour deadline to surrender or palace will be stormed by 1000 troops led by Gen. Calles. Maytorena has under 800 defenders and faces execution if resisting. fleeing to the United States is offered as an alternative.
Secretary Daniels advises promoting Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher to Commander in Chief of the Atlantic fleet in recognition of his Vera Cruz conduct. President Wilson endorses. Admiral Badger remains in command until his tour ends. The move hinges on Congress approving the new rank of Vice Admiral if created.
Secretary Daniels commends officers and men who distinguished themselves in the Vera Cruz fighting of April 21 and 22. Eleven enlisted men receive Medal of Honor, $100 gratuity, and promotion. six others advance to warrant officer status on Fall exams. Letters of commendation will be read aboard ships.
Special cable from Saltillo and Zacatecas dated June reports Lib Natera defeated rebels at Zacatecas suburbs La Juffa fortifications held by Federal defenses heavy casualties on both sides reinforcements delayed by rains Villa arms reinforcements from Torreon captured Huejutla Valies Taralhua Amatlan and other Hidalgo towns by Sen Gabriel Hernandez
From Torreon June 14 Gen Villa denied friction with Constitutionalist Commander in Chief and defended his haste in sending troops. He said mobilization takes time and that 26 000 soldiers plus 16 000 infantry are ready for the Zacatecas operation with 4 000 000 rounds and 51 artillery pieces in good order.
On the California off Mazatlan June 13 anti American feeling rises as Federal officials claim U S recognition of Huerta. Federal troops, resisting Obregon’s June 11 assault, hold. The Pesquiera steamship was driven off by Constitutionalist batteries while trying to reach the besieged city.
The Lassen Peak eruption sequence marked by multiple vents and heavy ash clouds continued today. A 9:30 am explosion trapped the Graham party and produced a 2,000 foot ash column seen 100 miles away. Two new craters opened, one north and one west, with intense fire and steam rising above the mountain.
In front of St Stephen of Hungary Church on Fourteenth Street near Virat Avenue two brothers Sol Pelleggrino and William Pelleggrino were shot. Sol died. William severely wounded and later arrested on homicide charges as witnesses dispute whether the deaths were a gang clash or a personal feud. Two children nearby were wounded but survive. Police pursue gangsters as motive remains unclear.
About thirty guests at Angelo Cort mundchio's three story house on East 121st Street danced for William Cort mundchio's twenty first birthday when two armed men burst from the hallway shouting. James estate of East 108th Street was shot and died after stumbling toward a drug store. Patsy Lentini of East 12th Street was found in the yard next door with a revolver and missing jewelry from the victim. Police cordoned the scene and an investigation led by Assistant District Attorney Murphy and Coroner Healy began. The motive appears linked to jewelry theft and the attackers fled after the shots.
Mink Deatrice Recaeter a one year old girl from S20 Bnet Seventy seventh Street sought hospital care for knife wounds after tying her shoelace at Fifty sixth Street and Third Avenue. She described a stranger who stabbed her in the right shoulder and breast. wounds were superficial and she was discharged. Police linked the incident to a dispute between two women, Miss Schaefer and companions at a Third Avenue dance, with one man stabbing another.
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