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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1914

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Huerta Elected to Presidency in Mexican Vote

Mexico City and Veracruz dispatches report Huerta favored for president with Blanquet as VP, high abstention in the capital, and reelection of deputies and senators. A Jalapa judge allegedly faced penalties to fix ballots for Huerta, while rumors swirl of Huerta Zapata talks and a coming crisis amid ongoing civil conflict.

Mexico City Huerta Blanquet Chamber of Deputies Senate Zapata mMlano Zapata Huarta Madero Morelos Porfirio Diaz

Dress reform gains favor at Sagamore conference

Special to The Washington Post reports Sagamore attendees promote dress reform with homemade air and crepe outfits from India. Mrs Rustomje and others inspire the movement aiming for artistic feminine attire, comfort, and long run cost savings, drawing interest from New York and Washington elites.

Washington Post Boston Mass Sagamore India Mra Rustom Rustomje Mie Gutterson Beaton New York Washington

Wasp Waist Fashion Returns to Atlantic City Boardwalk

Paris gowns spark talk of revived eighties style as visitors in Atlantic City discuss whether the wasp waist will return. Details describe a modern hourglass silhouette with knee to ankle control and elastic at the ankle. Bathers dance the tango on a rainy beach while the municipal band entertains crowds.

Washington Post Atlantic City Paris

Mendoza Victory in Panama National Assembly Race

In Panama on July 5 the Liberal factions, led by former President Carlos Mendoza, defeated the government slate headed by President Belisario Porras in the quietest election. The result may eliminate Dr. Ramon Valdez from the presidential race two years hence, while giving control of the assembly to Rodolfo Chiari. Conservatives abstained. balloting was orderly and not supervised by American authorities.

Valdez Panama National Assembly Liberal Party Carlos Mendoza Belsario Porras Porras Ramon Valdez United States Assembly Rodolfo Chiari Mendoza

Astronomer Todd Aims At Eclipse From 2000 Feet

Special to The Washington Post describes Prof. David P. Todd of Amherst College planning to fly in a mono plane about 2000 feet above the ground to photograph the sun’s corona during the August eclipse. He expects higher absorption at altitude will improve photo clarity and aims to capture unprecedented corona images. He will hire an aviator and use an airplane based in Paris for the mission.

Todd Washington Po Boston Mass Garth Riza Russia David P. Todd Amherest College Paris Cdrona

Bomb ruins tenement as anarchist plot linked to Rockefeller protest

New York July 5. In Lexington avenue ruins of a tenement bombed yesterday killing Arthur Carlton and three others, authorities find evidence of a counter for inflammatory literature and a bomb factory. Two agitators slated for trial at Tarrytown for disorderly conduct linked to protests against John D. Rockefeller Jr. Charles Berg, known in I.W.W. circles, among the dead. police note anarchist literature and a severed hand with wires, suggesting planned terror.

New York Lexington Avenue Arthur Carton Caron Dcath Asmesinalion Rockefeller Tarrytown John D. Rockefeller, Jr Colorado Charles.Berg L W Wetin Hangon Carbh Berg Goulse Berger Hansen I. W W. W Wes

Nonunion Labor Strike Sparks After Discharge

A labor dispute halted work as 5 000 to 7 000 others faced idle time. Nonunion labor was employed triggering union leaders to instruct members to refuse tasks. A man ordered to erect machinery on a concrete foundation allegedly laid by nonunion workers refused, was discharged, and the strike began.

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Bulls Gore Three Toreadors In Barcelona Ring Tragedy

Special Cable reports a deadly day at Barcelona bullring as Gómez and two other leading toreros were gored. Rafael Gómez suffered a broken collarbone after a thigh goring, while Pounteret finished a wounded bull. Belmonte was seriously wounded as the matadorate match was halted. Gómez remains in dying condition.

Pounteret Way 3Belmonte OS Gomez Ia

Death by own action drowns two companions in Farmington River

Pequonock Connecticut July tragedy aboard a four man fishing boat ends when one passenger, intent on self harm, drowns two companions after capsizing the craft. A survivor reports the man leaped into the water twice, causing the boat to overturn and the others to drown. Names identified include Michael Miltele.

Pequonock Conn Threa Tagm‘berg Farmington Waa Michael” Miltele

Sardanaple wins Prix du President de la Republique in bid for million franc reward

Baron Maurice de Rothschild's Sardanaple dominates the Prix du President de la Republique at Malcons Lafitte, defeating Durbar I and top French and European contenders. The victory adds over 1,000,000 francs in earnings in under ten races, a new record, with no American horse winning the main event though several were present in other races.

Vanquisher du President de la Republique Washington Post Paris Baron Maurice de Rothschild Sardanaple Finasseur Durbar I France Florist Salvator Rosa J. Tiasot Dramy J. Davis Fauchee-Vent Hone Fanche-Le-Vent HW. B. Duryea Mig.Ogden Mills, Jr Perry. Balmont John Sanford Spoff

Notable Guests At Sunday House Party In Summer Colony

A lively Sunday gathering featured a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Bush Dyer, Mr and Mrs Horace Gallatin, Mr and Mrs Nelor O'Sraughnessy, Mr and Mrs William Fitzhugh Whitehouse, Mrs Vanderbilt, Mrs J Russell Soley, Miss Burden, Mme Riana, Mrs Oelrichs, Mrs Bourke Cocktan, Haniel von Haimhausen, Miss Janet Fish, Charles Robinson, Frederick Batwin, Baron von Leisner, Ambassador von Hernstorff, Lieut Pendleton, and J W Fiddle. The largest crowd in the summer colony was in town yesterday, with many house parties noted.

Zuente and Mis Bush Dyer R. Horace Gallatin Nelor O'Sraughnessy Willam Fitzhugh Whitehouse Vanderbilt J. Russell Soley Miss Burden Mme Riana Oelrichs Bour

Controversy Over Funeral of Archduke and Duchess at Artstetten

Vienna reports say court officials pushed a formal ceremony for Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie. disruptions included a thunderstorm, crowded waiting rooms, and scenes of disorder at Perechtafn Poechtafn station. The emperor allegedly intervened to permit the duchess’s body in the Hofburg chapel.

Artstettin Vienna Francis Ferdinand Hohenerg Vienna Panera Perech Poechtafn Eeros Aoundalmia Poechlarn Hofburg Ithe Vienna

Court Stills Her Clock Over Nervous Neighbors

In Pittsburgh a charge of disorderly conduct was filed against Mrs Helen Jaynes after her 4 am alarm clock allegedly woke neighbors with loud clatter. Judge M L Walter discharged her on a pledge to use a softer-voiced clock, amid neighbor testimony describing sleep disruption.

Washington Pittsburgh Auly Rena M. L. Walter Helen Jaynes Inpogstate Joseph Kominski Jaynes Walter

McAdoo Arrives at Summer Home by Revenue Cutter

Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo reached their Mattapoisett summer home today aboard the revenue cutter Onondaga. The Washington Post notes their arrival with the ship bearing the party from Washington.

Apostalito Washington. ‘Post I Mattapoisett Mass William G. “McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Onon Daga Charles

Congress Eyeing Trust Bills and Adjournment Push

The Senate and House pursue anti trust legislation amid broader fights over river and harbor funding and a protracted session. Leaders plan to press trust bills, with Democrats and some Republicans aiming for adjournment in six to seven weeks as hours grow long and attendance tight. The Philippine independence and insular affairs are also on the docket with a White House meeting planned to discuss the Jones bill and imminent autonomy for the Philippines.

Congress Senate House Aryo Borah Burton Kenyon Chamber Trea Commission Ita Washington Rucker Missouri White House Hepreentative Jones Virginia House Insular Affairs Committee Jones Baltimore

Hor 2 Wins Race Fight River and Harbor

Event notes a two win race fight near river harbor with mentions of Rothachia and Hor. Includes disjointed items about Hoyal Dead ignored, Shoats wife Runc and Dr Carman, and a call for 100 more men for 2 By lvester. Mentions Packer Schenk wedding, Roosevelt and Albania, and July 4 fetes abroad. References Span Mexico Villa mediation and German court dance.

Rothachia's Bill Hoyal Shoats Kres Shote Carman Bylvester Packer Schenk Roosevelt Willame Albania Chesapeake Beach Galvia McAdoo Belle German Court New Villa T-Society Sporting Everts Holland Naval Bermuda Alexandria

Shooting shocks household as husband flees Berwyn

Mrs Nellie Hart remains in serious condition at Community Hospital after a shotgun blast at close range left hip torn. George Hart, 46, farmer of near Berwyn Md, fled into nearby woods after threatening to not be taken alive. Hart, spouse of Bethother of four children, had driven her from their home Friday amid quarrel over a sick baby. Hart’s mother in law and others aided Hart’s wife to Washington for care while police searched the area.

Nellie Hart Comunity Hospital Hiyallsvile Berwyn George Hart Hart Washington Frances Virginia America Eleventh Street Claude America W. Allen Griffith Hiad

Dr Carman attacked on Baldwin road amid Freeport probe

In Freeport New York Dr Edwin Carman recounts a three shot encounter while driving home from Rockville Center with actor Garland Gaden. A cyclist companion brandished a revolver as a second assailant. Carman and Gaden ducked back into the car and fled as gunfire erupted. Police spread across Baldwin Rockville Center and Lynbrook to track the bicycle rider.

Rockville Center Gaden Carman

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