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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
2
Reports from Washington and Mexico City detail ongoing stalemate as mediators, including Secretary Bryan and Minister Noon, pursue a provisional government plan. Carranza aides reject Huerta chosen leaders and Lascurain is deemed unsuitable as provisional president. Huerta grows confident amid northern rebel friction and possible international disengagement.
Special to The New York Times reports a tense Niagara Falls conference among ABC mediators and American delegates showing bleak prospects for Mexico peace talks. Negotiators insist on a constitutional provisional president, while Mexican delegates reject the plan. no breakthrough expected before Dr. Naon returns and Wilson voices a path to end the dispute.
In daylight at the Brazilian Legation Lascurain and the Brazilian Foreign Minister discussed a private lease matter. Lascurain confirmed there was no political significance to yesterday’s conference, while reports on Niagara talks and Carranza Villa tensions dominated the day.
In Mexico City on June 19 reports say Pedro Lascurain, former foreign minister under Madero, is likely to be appointed again. He reportedly initially refused but accepted after persuasion from friends amid current political circles.
The Interior minister will present a bill to the Chamber of Deputies calling for delaying the presidential election and related votes. He argues elections cannot occur before the peace negotiations conclude at Niagara Falls, with the extraordinary session to consider the measure next Monday.
At Laredo Texas June 10 defense commanders commanding about 20 000 men renounced Gen Carranza as First Chief of the Constitutionalist movement. They say they will follow Villa only and continue fighting Iberta. The note was not signed by Villa and censorship hid further details from Saltillo and Monterey travelers.
Torrential rains in Coahuila Durango and Zacatecas hinder troop trains. Washouts and bridge destruction on the Porreon Anhatecias line delay Gen Natera’s arrival. He will confer with Gen Villa on the Zacatecas campaign as 11,000 troops hold Zacatecas front. rest to move in two days.
Douglas Arizona June 19 After Major J A Kolnt dahl on Gen Villa staff left Agua Prieta for Nogales and Hermosillos the Constitutionalists say Villa ordered him to equip and lead an expedition to seize Lower California The plan would force a desert march to capture Mexicali and La Jolla Juana Heimdahl a former U S Army officer who served in the Philippines taught artillery in the Chinese Army and fought in the Boer War under Gen Viljoen
A prominent Constitutionalist, closely tied to the Mexican situation, charges that Villa’s circle took 100000 from a smelter company for protecting ore shipments. He says this corrupt link complicates Carranza and his advisers’ support for Villa’s actions.
Secretary Daniels commends six privates one corporal and a sergeant of the Marine Corps for gallantry in removing two wounded comrades under fire at Vera Cruz. The group includes Sergt Tracy Baker Corp William White and Privates Wallace Harndvious Carl Fullerton Hiram Yant William Briggs John Streitenberger and Edward Barton. Edward Gisburne and Hagerty are named in the rescuing effort. The cited act led to advancement to the next higher rating.
The scout cruiser Chester reached Boston today after two months in the tropics. Officers and crew endured a keen east wind and a wore watch during the approach to the harbor.
Vera Cruz June 19 Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher granted a brief leave and will depart Saturday aboard the sunboat Dolphin returning here from Tampico.
Washington June 10 An agreement between Generals Carranza and Villa aims to avert a break in the Constitutionalist cause. Carranza retains civil and international matters while Villa controls the Army of the North and directs the Zacatecas attack with a new general staff coordinating three armies.
Philadelphia reports tie between a San Quentin release and Peter Grimes a forgery convict in Shanghai. Miss Lavina Grimes of Beranton, sister of the convict, wed Paris banker Albert Surprenant in New York. Grimes’s sister Lavina, described by artist Charles Dana Gibson as a fine Irish beauty, rose from millinery design to popular Gibson drawings.
The Public Service Commission introduces the Public Service Record a monthly publication detailing commission activities subway work and other projects The first issue includes a note by Chairman McCall an article by Samuel D Bleich on Lexington Avenue Path Street sewer siphon plans and charts coverage of the Public Service Commission Association outing at Glenwood L T plus news of a savings and loan fund a death benefit relief fund and a full list of subway contracts as of May 1 with amounts and completion status
Justice Greenbaum in the Supreme Court ordered William Walter Balke to pay over 5000 to Mrs Katherine McKeown Balke and to transfer 60000 worth of Brunswick Balke Collender Co stock to Guaranty TrustCo within ten days to be held as a trust fund. The order stems from a divorce settlement in Ohio and an agreed trust plan for his wife and three children. Balke cited business reverses after the agreement as grounds for modification.
Elizabeth Elionette a 30 year old resident of 330 West Twenty seventh Street leapt into the East River near Grand Street amid family quarrel but her skirt kept her afloat until a skiff from Life Saving Station Grand Street aided by Paul Keenan. Dr Baila Gouverneur Hospital reported not serious condition and she was arrested for attempted death by her own action.
Joseph Seolier of 114 East Fourteenth Street, serving six months for a prior stabbing, was held for the Grand Jury after allegedly stabbing Thomas Gilmartin in the Tombs Prison dormitory with a butcher knife. Gilmartin, struck in the face and neck, chose not to press the charge but agreed to file a complaint.
Saratoga June 19 A nationwide invitation for legislation to protect music students from unscrupulous instructors was set in motion by the New York State Music Teachers Association which authorized introducing a bill licensing all music teachers. The measure would require teachers to file training affidavits with the Secretary of State and display duplicates in their studios. The association elected Frederick Schneder as president Dr George Coleman Gow as vice president and Alma Walton Frodkinson as secretary treasurer.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the Federal District Court against rank A. Brobst operator of the Hotel Broztell at 3 East Twenty seventh Street. Creditors include J. Applegate Incorporated Joseph Potter and Louis Levine with liabilities around 24000 and assets near 50000. Brobst was away from town and could not respond to questions about the hotel’s future operations. The article also notes a church film program led by the Church and Social Service Corporation with the Duke of Manchester to serve as exploration secretary coordinating religious educational films and foreign scenes, splitting time between here and abroad until October.
Mrs Martha Medley aged 2? was killed when she stepped in front of a Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train near Ceredo West Virginia after pushing her four year old daughter to safety. Three other children witnessed the event.
The New York Letter Carriers Association plans its annual picnic at Sehnetzen Park Union City N Y on July 4 and 5. Proceeds go to the Sick and Death Benefit Fund. Events include fireworks open air performances and a baseball game featuring a team from the organization in Stations if and I of New York.
In Washington, Julio Betancourt, Colombia’s minister, praised the treaty saying apologies were an issue of the past and arbitration would be avoided. He denied charges of territorial gain and said funds would fund railways and national development.
A report details Treasury planning to transfer 43 million dollars by ship as the United States Company faces dissolution. President Roberts says equipment remains and may cover shipments after June, while other contracts pass to American business interests and lines adapt to new ownership.
Mrs Ella Sinclair sues Dr Chantel A Sinclair in the Supreme Court seeking separation after living apart since 1916. She claims no funds for support from her husband since they quit living together and asks for maintenance while alleging cruel treatment and abandonment. The court granted the application with a proviso allowing the son to visit his mother three times yearly and ordering the husband to cover travel expenses if needed.
Cardinal Louis Nazaire Begin, newly named Archbishop of Quebec, arrived from Rome aboard the French liner Prance. He was met at Quarantine by three Quebec priests and will stay at the rectory of St. Francis Xavier before departing for Quebec the following day. The voyage completed in six days forty-one minutes despite flood tides and minor docking difficulties.
Appellate Division upholds Surrogate Fowler's decision that the estate of Dowager Countess Margaret Zborowski, who died July 39 1911, is not taxed at the higher rate. The will was challenged by Countess Oberndorff and Hubert de Steurs. Louis, a seventeen year old, is heir. If Louis dies before majority, a further tax applies.
New York City Finance experts explain that by borrowing abroad during high exchange rates the city reduces dollar outflow from bond payments and tax receipts. The strategy aims to exploit lower interest rates now and repay in fall with steadier currency conditions, while avoiding greater future costs.
A new garter claims to omit rubber in the leg band reducing heat and drag. It weighs under a half ounce and uses a front tension strip for better fit. Keeps socks smooth with constant lift. Priced at 25 cents everywhere.
Debates erupt over an unofficial convention as ex-judge Coudert and ex-Speaker Smith challenge the primary law and Tammany influence. Fredrick R. Coudert argues for moral responsibility while others fear discrediting the party. The conference adjourned after motions and platform talks, with plans to reconvene to consider nominees and program.
Charlee FW Tmnell a former district attorney and who campaigned for Whitman aimed at governor, attended Albany city tunneling event with Progressive reformists. He noted the Conservative Committee would decide soon after Col Roosevelt's European return on backing non partisan Whitman.
Justice Finuncer heard John J. Borle argue to invalidate the Republican State Convention call issued for Sarditoga in August. Doyle Boyle contends the primary law requires one month’s notice. the call gave two weeks. A ruling could force the State Committee to advertise primaries by July if the primary law governs.
Howard I Page of Springfield Massachusetts appeared before Magistrate Nolan in West Side Court on suspicion of attempting grand larceny. He allegedly paid for a car with a 35049 check on the Baader National Bank and was turned over to a patrolman after evasive explanations to merger manager Panllus Croix of Mercedes Automotive Agency.
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