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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
1
Reports from Juarez claim Torreon fell to Pancho Villa but confusion and a telegraph leak fueled doubts. U S consul and Durango messages sparked speculation while rebel officials in Juarez weighed authenticity amid ongoing combat and stalled train service.
A fragmentary review of today’s paper notes a warning involving Henry Siegel, a movement for animal study, a young girl awaiting a rich home, various local notices including a fire incident and a poll related matter. It mentions political and corporate topics, plus scattered personnel events and a theatrical item.
London desk reports J. G. Bennett, proprietor of The New York Herald, had shown improvement and was attended by doctors through the night. Friends noted he convalesced after Monday word, though chatter of relapse circulated, it was not considered serious by Herald staff.
Ogden Armour, head of the packing interests, cautions about business conditions after touring packing houses in Omaha. He warns that spring may bring slight improvement but no rapid change, noting crop moisture supports good gains and expecting no price drop in fresh meat this summer or next winter. He predicts prices will hold unless cattle supplies increase nationwide.
Parents of two Brooklyn men Lawrence Brown and Thomas Jordan believed their sons were safe after a canoe trip Sunday. A steamer, likely the Northwestern of the Texas Oil Co, picked them up near Sandy Hook as heavy tides rose. Cromwell identified Jordan in a photograph, while Decker and Cromwell reported the men said they would not be allowed to land at Swinbourne Island. The Northwestern left port Sunday and wireless was not equipped.
Americans arriving from Durango bring several of the new rebel coins bearing Muera Huerta meaning Death to Huerta. The coins, minted in Durango, reflect anti Huerta sentiment among rebels.
A Manchester manicurist Miss Hooper and Prof Watzlaff a fifty year old married professor were ordered deported after immigration officials heard the professor describe Miss Hooper as the echo of his soul. The couple had traveled from Liverpool aiming for Victoria B C and Hooper is said to have four children in England.
Crowds of women queued outside Old Bailey as Starchfield faced trial for the murder of his young son. The scene showed striking public interest with women dressed in daughters’ fashions and many occupying the benches, awaiting proceedings.
Mrs. Siegel accuses Henry Siegel of pressuring her to leave the country after warning him of jail for depositor fraud and misusing funds. She recalls acrimonious years, his denials, and ongoing threats as she seeks divorce while Siegel faces legal action and a lawsuit against his bank. Separately, Rockefeller funds animal disease research in New Jersey with a $1,000,000 endowment to the Rockefeller Institute and a $50,000 pledge for hog cholera study.
Surrogate Fowler signed adoptions for Marion Blanchard a foundling aged two years five months to become companion and adopted sister of Martyn Baker nephew of John Stewart Kennedy banker and philanthropist with estate over 100000. Separately Mrs Virsins Welch sought modification of her divorce decree to associate with Martyn as he grew. Baker a foster father and Kennedy relative opposed the move. Doctor and Mrs Wesley Mitchell of West 10th street also obtained permission to adopt foundling George Taylor abandoned in May with an estate over 100000 cited in petition.
Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson daughter of the President sang several songs for phonographic records during a recent city visit. An official noted the records appeared intended for public sale, not private entertainment, confirming her participation while withholding further details.
At a local banquet John N. Carlisle state commissioner of highways condemned James W. Osborne as a fake investigator. Carlisle defended the highway department's administration and criticized Osborne's performance, asserting Osborne knew little about a gond and deriding Osborne's credibility.
A letter received by detective captain Robert Cameron claims McCarrick boy, missing since March 12, was kicked to death by four horses attached to a farm wagon near his home. The anonymous New Jersey farmer says he buried the body on his farm and will reveal the burial site if immunity is granted.
Keith announced as sole executor of Benjamin F. Keith's will after his death in Florida last week. The estate's residue goes to Keith after minor bequests and provisions for his wife. The HF Keith theatrical business was previously acquired by Keith and Edward F. Albee.
Police investigate theft from Emma Calve known as Mlle Calve. A worker associated with Calve is suspected after loss of a jewel item. Suspect disappeared. authorities pursue leads and suspect possible internal involvement.
The House voted 248 to 162 to repeal the free tolls clause of the Panama Canal act, a dramatic victory for President Wilson. Speaker Clark delivered a landmark speech amid a stormy session, opposing a split in the Democratic party while Republicans and two progressives joined opposition. The tumultuous debate drew packed galleries and widespread public attention.
Two juvenile suspects found with $1,000 in jewels at Amsterdam Avenue and 116th Street led officers to the Bexor Apartment where the loot was recovered. The children deny taking the items, claim a relative owns them, and their guardians will address the case in Children's Court today.
New Haven Mayeh John J. Hogan an inventor and former Yale laboratory instructor was arrested today on charges of attempting to kill his wife and Mrs Margaret Willams by putting poison in their tea. Cyanide of potassium was found in the tea prompting an investigation. Hogan denied the charge and was released under bonds as he faced the accusation. He formerly assisted in the psychological laboratory under Professor Edward V. Scripture.
In a Boston State House room a legislative committee turned the setting into a confectioner’s parlor. Members ate ice cream supplied by a manufacturer to judge compliance with the 7 percent butterfat rule. Opponents argue lowering the standard to 2 percent would make the ice cream indigestible and hurt dairy interests.
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