Foreign intervention critique of provisional government in Mexico
The memorandum argues that a revolutionary, conquest-based Mexican government would manipulate elections, while a neutral provisional government could ensure true electoral freedom. It warns the United States against pressuring a revolutionary or foreign-influenced outcome and asserts Carranza would gain legitimacy only under neutrality. It notes disagreement over transfer methods from Huerta and underscores Mexican reluctance to accept further humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carranga
Mexico
Guanajuato
Jalieco
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Carranza
Washington
Seflor Rabasa
Huerta
Hoe Case Girl Faces Jail for Court Contempt
Mee I Sullivan was found in contempt by Justice Green in City Court after a hung jury in a 225000 promissory suit against Arthur J Hoe. She faces a 60 day deadline to pay the fine or risk imprisonment, with the judge stressing the court orders must be obeyed. Sullivan had previously failed to appear in supplementary proceedings in a Stern & Greenberg action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee I Sullivan
Arthur J. Hoe
Justice Green
Miss Sullivan
Sullivan
Stern & Greenberg
Villa expected to lead revolt amid Carranza rift
Prom The Tribune Bureau reports in Washington that Villa and Carranza split could reshape Mexican mediation. Villa demands sole command, rejects governorships, and may gain U S support if Huerta retires. Angeles and Obregon cited as potential allies. Villa seen as genuine patriot by some officials.
Longer Route Under Consideration by Wanamaker Pilot
June 17 dispatch notes Lieutenant Porte pilot of the Rodman Wanamaker flying boat weighing options for a trans Atlantic crossing next month. Azores plan discussed with Callan off to arrange a supply depot while Porte awaits full tests and possible last minute change to direct Ireland route. Tests at Curtiss plant focus on single engine flight and instrumented drift checks before Newfoundland start.
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Tribune
Hammondsport
N. Y
Atlantic Ocean
Lieutenant Porte
Rodman Wanamaker
Salt
Azores
J. Lansing Callan
Islanda
Callan
Porte
Newfoundland
Curtiss Aeroplane
J. A. Kiley
Harry Harkness
New York
Harkness
George Hallett
Kiley
Fliner
St. John's
Europe
Spain
Ireland
Thames
London
Glenn H Curtiss
Homicide Bureau Revived Under Captain Carey Charge
Police Commissioner Arthur Woods ordered the reestablishment of the homicide bureau and named Captain Arthur A. Carey to lead it with thirty detectives. The bureau, first created by General Theodore Bingham, was abolished under the Gaynor administration and now returns under Woods’s direction. Carey previously led the bureau under Superintendent J Byrnes and worked with Inspector James A. McCaffrey on noted murder cases.
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Woods
Capt. Carey
Arthur Woods
Arthur A. Carey
Carey
Theodore Bingham
Gaynor
Captain Carey
J Byrnes
Bingham
James A. McCaffrey
Oil money backs Villa in Mexican revolt
A U S official report claims American oil and mining firms financed Pancho Villa to back his revolt against Carranza. The leak names sources and rooms at the El Paso hotel, detailing concessions in Chihuahua and Sonora granted to mining interests in exchange for favorable deals. Carranza opposed Villa but the general's protests did not stop the uprising.
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TeIeErapa
San Antonio
Tex
Pancho Villa
Carranza
Washington
United States
Mexico
Funda
Villa
Juarez
el Paso
Chihuahus
Sonora
Mining Corporation
Willy
Carl
Mexican Deputies to Debate Peace Plan in Extra Session
High Mexican officials announced that the Chamber of Deputies would convene in an extra session to discuss a peace plan. A bill calling for an immediate extra session was sent by the Foreign Relations Department and the government for passage.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Departments of Foreign Relations
Hammerstein to Succeed William Hammerstein at Roof Garden and Victoria
Announcement says Arthur Hammerstein will take active control of the Roof Garden and Victoria Theatre after his brother William's death. He plans no more producing but will show current holdings next season, including The Trap and The Firefly, with cast led by Tully Marshall, Charles Richman, Faith Throne, and others. Loney Haskell will remain in management and booking with Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Hammerstein
William Hammerstein
Roof Garden
Victoria Theatre
Richard Harding
Faith Throne
Atar
Loney Haskell
Arthur Ee Hain
Huerta Gunboat Sinks Her Rival in Pacific Action
The Mexican gunboat Tampico, now Constitutionalist property, was sunk off Topolobampo by the Federal gunboat Guerrero after a second clash witnessed by American ships New Orleans Perry and Preble. Survivors were rescued. Guerrero heads for Mazatlan, altering regional neutrality and diplomatic considerations. Villa announces Spaniard edict rescission, promising safe return of exiled Spaniards. Juarez quiet amid government control and censorship.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Topolobampo
Guerrero
Navy Department
Howard
Matpico
New Orleans
Perry
Preble
Tampico
Topolobumpe
Topolobamso
Mazatlan
United States
Villa
Lazaro de la Garza
de la Garza
Mexico
Juarez
Tomas Ornelas
Carranza
Villa dictator of rebel Mexico continues border transit
Villa and George C. Carothers, State Department representative, halted at Chihuahua while deciding prisoner fate after Confederate forces seized Mexican state prisoners. Reported plan to execute several readers and missing constitutionalist funds valued at $1,000,000, with currency exchange showing 21 cents gold. Border fears rise as Villa signals no quarrel with Americans yet threatens peace near Juarez and El Paso.
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Elty
Chihuahua
Villa
el Paso
Juares
Paso
Juarez
George C. Carothers
State Department
Carothers
Ramapo Loses Suit To Tie Up Aqueduct
Federal Judge Ward dismisses Ramapo Water Company suit seeking to control the Catskill Aqueduct. Case argued Parliament condemned watershed lands for public use. court found no jurisdiction and that 10 percent law authorized condemnation without violating rights. Ramapo claimed $2 million capitalization and $240,000 land options. campaign history cited.
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Ramapo Water Company
Catnhill
Ramspo Company
Tammany
Justice Mille
Westchester
Ramapo Company
Ward
Many Sites for Armor Plant Dispute in Congress
Washington June 17. The naval appropriation bill includes a provision for a special committee to study a government owned armor plate plant. Many members back the idea and urge district favorable sites while Secretary Daniels has sparked debate by proposing a factory location and more than twenty bills seek different sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esom
the Tribune
Wureauy
Washington
Daniele Frat
Father Time Halted: Waldron Held in Contempt of Court
Robert H. Waldron aged 78, known as Father Time in Harlem, was jailed at Ludlow Street by deputies McDonnell and Zeltner on Justice Glegerich’s order for contempt and a $20 fine. The Colingwood Realty Co sued for $7,000. Waldron claimed no funds beyond a pension and said he was ill and did not appear in supplementary proceedings.
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John W. Griggs
United States
George JD. Meiklejohn
Myra C. Cunningham
Griggs
Metklejohn
Omaha
John E. Parsons
Lloyd .Aryre
Edith Cooper | Bryce
Bay State Gas Company
Bas | State Gas Company
George W. Pepper
Garret A. Hobart
Cunningham
Meiklejohn
Charles C. Guggenheimer
Guggenheimer, Untermyer & Marshall
Waldron
Woman Saves 3 By Phone From Hudson Canoe Capsize
Mrs. James Burns, of Yonkers, watched a canoe capsize in the Hudson near Buena Vista Avenue. She phoned the Hudson River Day Line pier and the National Sugar Refining Co, prompting Magner Nelson to rescue three men. Nelson retrieved John Manning, John White, and William Meehan from the water, one of whom had been unconscious.
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Hudson
Buena Vista
Avenue
Yonkers
James Burns
Aol
Burns
Hudson River
National Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Company
Magner Nelson
Nelman
John Manning
Riverdale Avenue
John White
Riverdale Ay
William Meehan
Downing St
Aviator Expert Killed Testing Self Righting Plane
French Major Julian Felix commanding the aviation corps at Chartres was killed while testing a self righting aeroplane. At sixty feet the machine turned and fell to the ground, cause unclear though likely a mistaken engine stop during a planing attempt. Felix organized the French aviation squadron for Morocco service and had recently conducted notable test flights.
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Chartres
France
Julian Felix
Planing
Sud
Felix
Morocco
Tragic Williamsburg Shooting Ends in Double Death
Alexander Armes, driven by infatuation, shot and killed Mrs. Anna Rafaioe Wics of 7 Grand Street, Williamsburg, on Tuesday night and then killed himself. He died yesterday in Williamsburg Hospital.
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Alexander Aremes
Anna Rafaioewics
Grand St
Williamsburg
Roosevelt Out of Full Campaign
The text reports Roosevelt dismissing a full campaign, calling a wireless ship rumor fabrication. It notes his geographer’s work ended, his stance on indemnity to Colombia, and his breakfast with the Bishop of London, plus a remark on theology and practical application.
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Roosevelt
United States
Colombia
Panama
Roosevelt throat condition disputed by doctor
Washington reports London chatter said Colonel Roosevelt could not speak much this summer. Dr J J Richardson who traveled with Roosevelt and treated him says he doubts the story, noting Roosevelt’s throat issues are usually minor and responsive to treatment.
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Washington
J. J. Richardson
Roosevelt
London
Michaedson
Lv. Richardson
Perkins Hopeful on Colonel Roosevelt Voice in Whisper
Progressive leaders discuss Roosevelt voice rumors and the impact on a possible governor bid. George W. Perkins says plans may wait for his return while noting a whisper campaign could still work. Francis Bird cautions a dumb candidate could not run, but may support if best for state and party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
National Committee
Perkins
Progressive Party
Skyscraper Plans Rise Over Trinity Place and Greenwich
A new thirty two story office tower is planned to rise at Trinity Place extending to Greenwich Street behind Trinity Church. American Bank Note Company acquires the site for 1.9 million dollars with 24 elevators and space leased to railroads and major corporations for twenty year terms. Architects Francis H. Kimball and Frederick H. Rossa to redesign plans previously filed by Howells & Stokes for a larger thirty five story building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F. Spur
American Bank Note Company
Trinity Place
Greenwich St
Thames
Rectorsts
Trinity Church
Corporation
Albany
American Baals Note Company
Spyr
Howells & Stokes
Howeever
Francis H. Kimball
Frederick H. Rossa
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John “Hed” McGerry
Jersey City
Board of Commissioners
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Felipe Angeles
George
Carranan
Natora
Zacatecas
Era
Carranun
Obregon
Menthe Carranza
Wilson
Anid
Himte
Coahuila
Niagara Falls
Villa Mus
Angeles
Rodman Wanamaker Flying Boat
Wanamaker
Cooper
Homicide Bureau
Rich
Auerta
A. Hammerstein
Brother
Ramapo
Dreicer
Fifth Avenue
Steth
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