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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
United States facing pressure from European powers and Mexican turmoil as Ambassador Wilson heads to Washington for direct briefing. Berlin, Paris and London monitor Huerta regime and U S policy while Congress fears intervention and Japan is eyed as a regional risk. Washington debates recognition and possible troop actions amid shifting diplomacy.
Ignacio Pesquiera constitutionalist governor of Sonora wires President Wilson from Tucson on July 16 urging the United States not to let European powers use the U S to recognize Huerta. He says Huerta backs European pressure and the Mexican people fight to sustain the regular government while state troops protect American interests in Mexico.
Mobile report notes buyers on the Mobile Cotton Exchange say they received code messages from Berlin stating the German government has approached the United States about Mexico. If Washington fails to restore peace, Germany would take initiative. London papers discuss possible U.S. intervention and warn it could trigger a costly guerrilla war, with Wilson pressured to act only if compelled.
Five married miners are trapped in Spruce Mine No 1 Eveleth Minn after a flood during a heavy rain. Ten miners were rescued. the others remain trapped tonight with hope they are alive. An earlier note mentions a rail special train itinerary from Orion Station Washington to Niagara Falls with various dates and return validity.
A U S destroyer Fanning developed a rapid leak two miles east of Fire Island light. Tow efforts were under way to bring her into port after the incident, with no collision suspected. The Fanning had accompanied battleships Arkansas and Delaware escorting the Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes, and the group headed toward Newport.
Report from Athens says Greek forces routed Bulgarians at Doxato, with 120 of 3,000 inhabitants escaping a massacre. Dispatches also claim Seres was sacked and burned, with many killed or burned alive. Adrianople near focus as Ottomans move forward under Turkish government plans.
The public health service reports a severe smallpox outbreak in eastern Serbia and cholera among Bulgarian troops in Macedonia. Many Greeks and Bulgars are expected to return to the United States after hostilities. The Duke of Abruzzi is to command the navy from October after a leave in Spezzia.
New York July 16 tensions rose as Eastern rails submit eight arbitration demands alongside wage talks. Railroads push for no double pay and lower crew wages on extra crew trains while seeking changes to guarantees and pay classifications. Trainmen vow reply and potential delays to Newlands act arbitration as both sides brace for a stormy session and possible deadlock before mediation board is appointed.
London reports the theft of a $625,000 pearl necklace from a registered post packet to a London dealer. The packet opened in London revealed only sugar while the seals remained intact. France suspected. a $50,000 reward offered for recovery. The necklace features 61 graduated pearls weighing 1259 grains with a center pearl of 471 16 grains.
Herbert Johns, a young miner held in the Alice Crispell death probe, was discharged on habeas corpus after the Commonwealth presented evidence. Johns’ counsel argued he was not shown as principal or accomplice and that no murder had been proven. Investigators say they have no further views on the case.
A mad Irish terrier ran onto Baileys Beach in Newport prompting swift action by swimming master Joseph Boyer. He led children to safety with aid from Mrs. J. F. A. Clark and Mrs. Benjamin F. Clyde before chasing the dog to the canoe shed and killing it with an iron bar.
Mysterious plot to kill 10-year old Crown Prince Olaf triggers fear in Christiania. An armed man hid in gardens, was arrested, and the incident fuels antimonarchy bills that would crown Norway a republic if the king and queen die without an heir. Royal family urged to leave the country amid unrest.
Former lobbyist Martin M. Mulhall testified about nearly 400 letters linking notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft to plans to influence Congress. He described funds of the Industrial Defense Council and NFM connections, and recounted a White House meeting about a third term.
Greek forces claim victory in a recent engagement as the campaign for control in the region continues amidst mounting tension and strategic positions.
Special to The Washington Fest Bellefontaine Ohio July 16 H B Slater of Watertown New York died in a Chicago hospital today of ptomaine poisoning incurred at a farewell dinner given here in his honor Sunday. A score of the dinner guests are critically ill. What article of food contained the Dolson is not known. Slater was en route to Madison Wisconsin to take the management of a department store when taken ill on a train.
State Department plans to push for a Supreme Court advance if needed as Japan and the United States head toward a judicial test of the California and alien land laws. Officials expect a final note exchange may come in a month, then the Webb Allen act could take effect and prompt court scrutiny of treaty and international law concerns. The Japanese seek clarity, while the American side pledges good faith facilitation of proceedings.
Savannah, July 16. Lathrop George killed Henry McClellan, a city employee, at his wife’s home after a month apart. In a later statement George said he forced McClellan to kneel and pray, then shot him three times after the man prayed and begged for mercy. McClellan died en route to the hospital.
A garbled notice outlines a change in Saturday accommodation train service for VW USA Hy, commencing May 2. It mentions patten or patten as alusive at 246 Wr foot and an active week day pattern. The fragment hints at schedule adjustments and patron information for local observers.
The House banking and currency committee approved a currency bill refunding the 2 per cent government bonds by exchanging them for 3 per cent twenty year bonds exempt from taxation. Proceeds from federal participation in reserve banks would be used to reduce federal debt. The measure tightens rediscount rules and sets quotas for bond exchanges by national banks, with full recall of notes after twenty years and redemption of remaining notes with lawful money.
Broadway traffic at Seventy second street halted as Sister Mary Irene lay unconscious after being struck by a car. Sister Agnes of St. Joseph's Home knelt beside her, a nurse helped lift the nun into a passing vehicle until police summoned aid. A priest and others waited nearby as rescue efforts continued.
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