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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
2
U.S. Huerta and Carranza envoys to be named by the mediators within days. Outsider negotiators chosen to avoid official ties, with Richard Olney and John Lind among nominees. Carranza rejects armistice, complicating talks as mediators weigh moving talks to a neutral location.
Washington reports from Brigadier-General Funston indicate Mexican troop movements near Vera Cruz as 10 000 troops encamp near the city. Secretary Gar rison and Major General Wotherspoon reviewed the situation noting Mexican outposts and rumors while Funston seeks instructions. A Mexican engineer officer was ordered to depart Vera Cruz as the city remained quiet.
General Daniel Sickles died at his New York residence with wife present after a long estrangement. The death followed cerebral hemorrhages and paralysis. born October 20, 1825, he held posts from New York legislator to congressman and Civil War hero, later serving as minister to Spain in 1869.
A complete U S army unit under Brigadier General Frederick Funston will command the expedition to Mexico City. The Sixth cavalry headquarters the field artillery, with 350 mules and mountain guns aboard the converted transport San Marcos, along with 17 officers, 300 enlisted men and 360 horses and mules. Col Lucien G Berry led the San Marcos detachment in Vera Cruz preparation.
The committee approved the omnibus anti trust bill in Washington with a favorable report. The action signals movement on antitrust legislation as of May 4.
Reports from Washington say Dr. Edward Ryan an American in U S government refugee service was to be executed as a spy in Mexico City prompting Secretary Bryan to urgently protest to the Spanish ambassador. Bryan said no official word had reached him.
Two hundred fifty nine refugees from Mexico arrived in San Diego aboard the Marie after leaving Manzanillo. They report intense anti American feeling with demonstrations, threats of assassination, and attacks on American symbols. Armored guards escorted trains, and refugees were searched with confiscation of firearms and silver.
Mexico City May 2 The city council submitted a plan to organize a civil guard for the federal capital defense. The minister of the interior and Provisional President Huerta approved it. Sir Lionel Carden reported the refugee train with over 500 Americans reached Puerto Mexico safely without incident.
Han Lin Shuck an immigration officer was killed as he stepped from Hoy Alley with roses in hand. Lee Bing a local alley mayor warned of sudden death and predicted a tong war across St Louis Chicago and New York as factions opposed a New York Chicago branch.
In Eccles West Virginia rescuers located at least seventy five blackened bodies at mine No 6 of the New River Collieries Company after an explosion Tuesday. Seven victims were recovered and brought to the surface as authorities continued clearing debris amid heat and gas. Thousands visited the scene as recovery efforts pressed on.
Vancouver May 1 Under a new interpretation of an order issued six months ago Asiatic laborers of all kinds are forbidden to enter Canada. The ruling is said to follow the sailing of a shipload of Hindus from Shanghai bound for Vancouver.
Proceedings on the advance rate case closing with eastern railroads seeking a horizontal increase of per cent in all freight rates. President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio presented the final arguments for the railroads. Decision anticipated within a month as Chairman Harlan of the interstate commerce commission closes the session.
Major W A Holbrook orders embargo on arms entering Colorado and keeps Trinidad saloons closed while pay day passes. Troops guard paying officers as United Mine Workers leaders plan camp rebuilding near the Ludlow site. Lawson travels to Indianapolis for I E B meetings.
Washington reports the war department ordered quadruple federal cavalry in Colorado coal strike regions. Col. James Lockett of the Eleventh from Fort Oglethorpe will take supreme command, with two Twelfth troops from Fort Robinson. A Wilson-backed proclamation calls strikers to surrender arms and ammunition.
In Marietta Georgia May 4 a large angry crowd identified detective William J Burns and attacked him in the street. Others threatened violence if he resisted while he investigated connections to Leo M Frank and the death of Mary Phagan in Atlanta.
William Vincent Astor wed Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington at noon in Staatsburg New York at the Huntington home. The ceremony unites the heir to the Astor fortune with a lifelong confidante in a union marked by romance and social philanthropy.
Vera Cruz May 2 Brigadier General Frederick Funston assumes control of Vera Cruz and surrounding area with the Fifth Infantry brigade under martial law. Robert J Kerr serves as American civil governor aided by Mexican officials as troops guard docks streets and rail yards, prompting public pride and applause for the orderly deployment.
Senators favoring anti trust measures rush the inter state trade commission bill into the Senate following the Panama Canal tolls repeal debate. The move aims to expedite action on the trust bill after the tolls policy discussion begins.
American Red Cross to assume active relief operations in Vera Cruz with authority to expend up to $55,000. Decision follows a cable from Rear Admiral Fletcher to Miss Mabel T. Boardman and authorization sent to General Funston then to civil governor Robert J. Kerr.
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