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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
1
Admiral Mayo reports Huerta ordered that no American vessels may clear Mazatlan. The message, dated yesterday, notes Obregon promising cessation and protection for noncombatants and foreigners, amid U S concerns on British interests at Tampico.
A Seattle man named Leed, once jobless and facing starvation for his wife and three children, receives multiple job offers after The Star published his tale. Offers come from railroad firms, Bird’s cafeteria, Palace restaurant, Ole Hanson & Co. president J. A. Leed, and others, with a permanent position secured at Union Oil Co. on Lake Union.
Vera Cruz report highlights Clara Cameron, 19, who kept a rifle on the top stair for 18 hours alongside her father as U.S. Marines seized Vera Cruz. The scene describes insults to women and the couple barricading doors awaiting ships for protection. The Cameron family are refugees from the interior. Clara was educated in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The impoverished witness Joe Kauffman remains jailed after a long pretrial hold tied to the Michelson grand larceny case. He had no funds to post bond and says he had little to do with Michelson beyond a casual acquaintance. The article notes alleged newly discovered evidence prompting charges against Kauffman while Michelson is convicted of stealing Lake Burien trolley wire.
Vera Cruz May 8 The Mexican woman arrested here for snipping American blue jackets and marines was found guilty today by the court martial. She was sentenced to six months imprisonment and released by Gen. Funston's order. He praised any woman with nerve to shoot for her country.
The report notes many Americans remained inside rebel lines and did not leave as Mexican ships were barred from clearing for American ports. The order signals Huerta's aim to halt all trade between Mexico and the United States.
President Huerta warned he may withdraw from mediation after protests over Gen. Funston advancing American lines beyond the Vera Cruz water works. He said the move violated armistice terms and challenged the discretionary authority granted to General Funston.
Refugees from Mexico City report rumors that Querido Modeno, minister of commerce and industry and former foreign minister, is dead. Some accounts claim an unknown cause of death and secret burial in the capital.
Albert Turner wearing a black hooded gown led pickets in front of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Jr.'s homes. He was arrested yesterday and arraigned in night court on a masquerading charge in the streets.
Assistant Attorney General Wm. Stevenson plans an inquiry into the value of Frederick Weyerhaeuser's estate. Minnesota records show $875,000, but Stevenson reckons the fortune could range from $10,000,000 to $200,000,000, suggesting large gifts or holdings outside Minnesota.
King County Democrats will hear Dudley G. Wooten speak Saturday at noon about Mexico and the Mexican War at the Good Kata cafeteria. J Lindley Green of Seward Alaska will discuss How to Develop Agriculture in Alaska.
Secretary Daniela plans midnight sail aboard the Mayflower to join the cruiser Montana off Virginia capes. The mission honors marines and bluejackets killed during the Vera Cruz occupation.
A Black Bart style masked bandit with a big revolver held up a taxicab at 24th and Marion at 8 a.m. today. Ed win D. Schreiber of the Independent Touring Car company drove the taxi. The robber searched a drunken passenger but found only empty pockets. Schreiber hid his wealth of $6.
New York May 8. Upton Sinclair travels to Colorado to aid the strikers. Picketing of Rockefellers offices continues as supporters wear armbands for those killed in the dispute.
By 7 to 1 the council declared it may disregard charter provisions on streetcar extensions. The vote follows four years of battle with the traction company over franchise terms and city purchase rights. Erickson opposed the measure. Hesketh did not vote. Lundy claimed reservation but supported the action. The court earlier ruled the people have no voice in franchise matters.
W A Estus of Rainier Jv was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice Fred Brown after G W O Neil brother-in-law testified Estus beat him last month O Neil assistant custodian at the federal building lives at 6517 S7th av Estus plans appeal O Neil says the group from the Estus family punished him for alleged abuse of his wife Hyatt Fowell 4th and Pine area noted for its reputational class.
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