Huerta Promises To Quit If Mexico Is Politically Pacified
Niagara Falls dispatch reports Gen. Huerta pledging to resign the Mexican presidency once the country is politically pacified. Huerta delegates insist the pledge requires peace by political means, not total material pacification or forced bandit dispersal, aiming to ensure law and order for constitutional function. The American delegation met mediators. focus remained on earlier questions.
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Tampico Under Blockade Sparks Mexican Crisis
Two Mexican Federal gunboats left Puerto Mexico bound for Tampico to enforce a Huerta decree while two American ships tailed them. The United States holds Tampico open and aims to avoid hindering commerce. No orders to the crews have been issued as officials monitor the development after a formal Huerta notice to Secretary Bryan.
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HOUSES PASSES TRUST PROGRAM
Washington report: Representative Adamson led two administration anti trust bills through the house with one measure 325 to 12 and another unanimous. The trust bill targets interlocking directorates while Bartlett opposed the stock and bonds bill citing loss of state securities regulation. The senate will scrutinize and likely alter the measures before approval.
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Ulster Volunteers Arm With 3000 Mauser Rifles
The Ulster Volunteers armory grows after a daring gun running by an Irish yachtsman. About a third of the rifles landed south of Donaghadee, most delivered to Belfast quay as police watched. British troops move to Belfast amid Ulster Unionist threats of war after home rule passage. A serious outbreak looms.
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Game law for bull bats
Washington. The department of agriculture recommends strict state game laws to protect the night hawk or bull bat. The bulletin notes the bird and its swallows feed on the bull weevil in cotton sections, aiding farmers while other birds help remove insects. It says the hawk's value to sportsmen and food is infinitesimal compared to its benefit to cotton growers.
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Divers to Rescue Bodies in Empress of Ireland Wreck
The cruiser Essex sails to Father Point to use its submarine gear and divers to inspect the Empress of Ireland wreck. Divers will probe the sunken hull while authorities expect around 800 bodies inside the vessel.
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Father Point
Tokyo-Arbitration Treaty Ratified by Japan
The government announced that the Tokio Japanese American arbitration treaty has been ratified by Japan. The accord commits both sides to arbitrate all disputes except those touching vital interests independence of national honor and third party rights.
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New Orleans Fights for Sixth District Federal Reserve Site
New Orleans presses its bid for the Sixth district Federal Reserve Bank location gathering materials and support, with Confed erate veterans favored in the effort. Washington reports the House approved a post office bill amendment exempting Confederate veterans from age limits for fourth class postmaster roles.
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Speer Impeachment Action Planned by House
Washington reports the impeachment bar against Federal Judge Emory Speer of Macon Georgia will be brought before the house and disposed of at this session of congress according to Representative Webb.
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Watchman Triggers Panic With Explosive Discovery
Washington. A watchman Daniel V. Jauch caused panic when he rushed through the department of agriculture shouting about dynamite. Four sticks with burned fuses were found under Secretary Houston’s office. officials say Jauch admitted placing the explosives. The incident followed his past injuries and treatment at the Soldiers Home.
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Ohio
Farmers Unions Exempt From Restraint of Trade
Washington report notes the Clayton bill would expressly legalize trade unions and farmers unions and declare them not to be combinations in restraint of trade as incorporated by the house.
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Washington
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House
Wilson Renominated in Florida’s Third District
Pensacola Fra Emmett Wilson, longtime congressman from Florida's Third District, was renominated as the Democratic candidate in the district primary. The renomination keeps Wilson as the party's choice for the general election.
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Emmett Wilson
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Florida
Committee Acts On Cotton Bill Delivers Tax Plan
Washington The House agriculture committee endorsed the Level bill to regulate cotton futures with a tax on futures trades and a standardization plan for cotton grades. The measure also authorizes the Agriculture Secretary to designate bona fide spot markets. Directors Now Direct. Washington Elton and Skinner testify on New Haven Railroad acquisitions and changes in board leadership. Await Carranza's Answer. Niagara Falls Mediation nears Constitutionalist representation in Mexico while the U.S. weighs arbitration. Washington Panama tolls repeal faces potential arbitration move by Senate committee. Federals Are Optimistic. Vera Cruz Arms arrive from Germany as Huerta regime braces. To Guard Tampico Port. Mexico City Gunboats ordered to blockade Tampico to stop arms shipments. To Probe Ship Disaster, Montreal Mersey named to Empress of Ireland inquiry. Savannah Lumber Co. goes to receiver. Female College in Turkey New York Five buildings dedicated at Constantinople college in Arnautheny with American participation.
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Carranza Denounces Niagara Falls Mediation Action
Semi official Durango statement denounces Niagara Falls mediators while Villa reaffirms loyalty to Carranza. Carranza moves to Saltillo via Torreon to establish provisional government as Villa travels from Torreon to Chihuahua City during the Mexican crisis. Mediation stance centered on constitutionalist strength and demand for clearer information before representation.
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Sunshine Lands Ammunition for Mexican Constitutionalists
Report from Washington states that the American schooner Sunshine from Galveston landed ammunition at Tampico for the Mexican Constitutionalists with no interference by the United States or Huerta forces. Officials would not verify, but other sources say the Sunshine's presence with arms off Tampico has been known in Washington for days.
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Huerta Resignation Statement Rejected by Constitutionalists
The Constitutionalists declare that any offer from General Huerta will not be considered after Mexican delegates at Niagara Falls signaled willingness to resign once Mexico is politically pacified. This firm stance emphasizes no negotiations with Huerta at this time.
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Naval Stores Officers Freed In Antitrust Verdict
Four officers of the suspended American Naval Stores company were found not guilty in U S district court. E S Nash S P Shotter J F C Myers of Savannah and Carl Moeller of Jacksonville faced a conspiracy to monopolize the naval stores trade. The verdict ended more than six years of legal action.
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