11 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1914
Page
1
The Star reprints Fred L. Boalt's June 22 article about Vera Cruz and a student era fullback who led a squad. Boalt's piece has stirred national reaction with its portrayal of refugees and recent events.
In Vera Cruz on July 11, Congress debates the origin of a war department order to deport Seattle Star correspondent Fred L. Boalt. Boalt cites Ensign Richardson and Arkansas crew as his information source, triggering a wider inquiry into Richardson’s conduct and war actions.
Scripps correspondent Fred Boalt, arrested and ordered deported after alleging U S forces shot unarmed Mexican refugees at Vera Cruz, was released to testify. Navy Secretary Daniels and War Secretary Garrison debated his case, a court of inquiry was formed, and Congressman Falconer pressed for full documents and the order’s origin. Boalt remains in Vera Cruz awaiting the outcome.
The author rails against glorified tales of Rockefeller Carnegie Schwab Frick and other leaders noting they started as workers but grew rich through ruthless tactics. The piece accuses such magnates of monopolizing opportunity by foul means and mocks thrift as advice, imagining humble origins but condemning greed and exploitation.
Mrs. M Braakman stands outside 1724 First Ave with a placard reading Lahr unfair. She says she bought a horse and wagon for 60 dollars with a week to return if unsatisfied, but the seller did not take it back and her husband now contests the deal. Powell, owner at the adjacent stables, denies the arrangement and says Lahr is gone. A sparse crowd watches as she continues her lone protest amid a quiet wholesale district near Forester stables.
CHICAGO July 11 The Newspaper Enterprise Association will support Frederick L Boalt threatened with deportation from Vera Cruz Manager Canfield of the association said Boalt had a true and reliable report from several officers He has a long record in the Midwest London Seattle and Mexico and is a respected war correspondent The association will back his demand for a congressional investigation and notes no denial of his story yet while war correspondent regulations may lead to arrest for offensive reporting
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