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Newspaper
Redgranite Herald
Location
Redgranite, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
2
President Wilson faces a diplomatic clash over returning the Mexican flag salute as U S and Mexican officials weigh the Tampico incident. Congress signals support while the Atlantic fleet readies for possible action and warship movements continue along coasts.
Washington reports Admiral Victor Blue outlines naval salute for Tampico incident. Upon command, the federal aide hoists the State and Stripes at a visible place or aboard a harbor ship. U S ships fire 21 guns, then one vessel fires 21 guns and lowers the Mexican flag as an unwritten naval custom. The action ends per President and Secretary Bryan.
Reports say Huerta agreed to salute the American flag at Tampico if U S ships return the salute. Officials emphasize this would be a de facto recognition of Huerta, not de jure. Secretaries Daniels and naval leaders push for a firm policy as fleets head toward Mexico.
A federal grand jury completed its inquiry into alleged customs fraud linked to Wanamaker imports. The panel urged recovery of unpaid duties from irregularities in general and sample cases, but discharged no indictments due to lack of personal knowledge by firm leaders.
Washington April 17 Oscar Straus secretary of commerce and labor in Roosevelt’s cabinet urged repeal of the tolls exemption for Panama canal use before the senate committee. He argued the exemption should be repealed despite Britain and warned against sacrificing self respect for a small yearly sum. He cited former President Housevelt’s view that coastwise shipping exemption may not violate the Hay Pauncefote treaty but should be submitted to arbitration.
Milwaukee public property superintendent William L. Baamasn pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges. The initial complaint cited $478 from wastepaper sales, with additional counts bringing alleged total to about $6,000. Bonds protect the state against loss as the case unfolds in Madison.
Rebels under Francisco Villa claim a decisive victory over federal forces 40 miles east of Torrson in Coahuila after a nine day fight that left thousands dead or wounded on both sides. Reports vary on totals as lines of retreat toward Monterey are noted. Villa claims 5,000 wounded among federals and 700 prisoners taken.
Four New York gunmen linked to Herman Rosenthal murder were electrocuted at Sing Sing. Frank Cirofici alias Dago Frank, Jacob Seldenshner, Harry Horowitz alias Gyp the Blood, and Louis Rosenberg alias Lefty Louie faced the chair within minutes of each other. Seldenshner spoke briefly before dying, while the others remained silent as the current began.
In Topeka April 15 a Kansas man and his wife were convicted in federal court for using the mails to defraud in promoting a land localization enterprise in New Mexico. He received two years imprisonment and a fine. she was sentenced to a lesser term with a $200 fine. A motion for a new trial was overruled by Judge Folock.
The Steamer Kite and its 70 crew are feared lost in the Diltsard while Masters Newfoundlands of Southern Cross were destroyed. Captain Windsor of the Steamer Bloodhound reports dead crew found on an Ice floe. P Holcombe, Indian bureau chief, shot himself in a downtown hotel room. New York reports invitation for Wootrow Wilson to be honorary president of the American Olympic committee for Berlin 2016. Count Higenobu Okuma forms a new Japanese cabinet.
Governor Marl Brewer of Miaulesipal presented a resolution and memorial to lawmakers asking the government to assist in the construction of a Union veterans center. The document seeks support for funding and official action at the April meeting.
Federal Judge Edgar Aldrich grants Harry K. Thaw a writ of habeas corpus. The decision declares Thaw sane, not an menace to New Hampshire, and eligible for release without extradition while New York may appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Bail possible on a small cash bond if allowed.
Miners in the copper country vote to end the strike that began July 28 in Hancock Michigan. District secretary Charlos B. Hietela of the Western Federation of Miners says the decision will be finalized after a district board meeting. The union waives recognition and returns to work, claiming most demands are granted, including better conditions, an eight hour day and a three dollar daily minimum wage.
A fire swept through the Melvin apartment house at 315 Commonwealth Avenue Boston killing seven people including five women a man and a two year old baby. Two victims perished by jumping from windows while ten were rescued by ladder. Several suffered minor injuries. The deceased are H G Bemis J Raymond Power wife and two year old son Mrs Alice Blackford Mrs F C Beharrell.
Special envoy William Cas Day discussed hospital relief and aid programs with Secretary Bryan as the Bulgarian queen Eleanora considers a U.S. visit likely sail dates May 20 or May 7 and可能 guest at the White House during her Washington stay.
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