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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1914

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Out of Her Prison Trial for Manslaughter

Mrs Florence Carman faces a first degree manslaughter charge in the Louisa Bailey case. Bail set at 750000 with relatives and attorneys arranging sureties. She returned home after grand jury action and awaits arraignment with her husband and legal team at Mineola. District Attorney Smith notes possible higher charges if new evidence emerges. Carman’s husband accuses critics of bias as the case unfolds.

N. VW Florence Boenkin Carman Louist Bailey Tempoa Justice van Sekten Supreme Court Mineola

Jealousy Aimed at Dr Carman Suspect in Shooting

Dr Carman and Mrs Bailey had not met before as far as known though Mrs Bailey said she had seen him at her son’s funeral in Hempstead days earlier. Jealousy is named as the motive with two people certain of the passion and one new witness. Grand jury reportedly found Mr Catan worthy of the shooting, with debate over guilt degree.

Ly Cactlan Carman Nome Mrs. Galley Dr. Carman

President Defies Doctor for Downtime Drive

The President recovered from indigestion and briefly rode in an automobile to his executive offices to sign papers despite orders to stay in bed. He appeared in improved health afterward and expected to resume full duties Monday.

Ulster divided remains tense in Home Rule stalemate

London July 17 The Ulster question keeps cabinet talks tense as Unionists demand total exclusion of Ulster with added Tyrone and Derry. Grey opposes concessions while Churchill warns neither army nor navy can deter Orangemen. Irish party debates limiting concessions vs home rule. national volunteers embolden nationalist stance.

Gable Washington Post London Rome Churchill Earle Crewe Lewis V. Harcourt Tyrone Derry Harcourt Grey Ireland National Volunteer Movement Asquith Orangemen

King and queen attend Eclipse Stakes at Sandown

The king and queen watched the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park where Sir E. Cansel's Hapsburg won at 1 to 1. Honeywood and Kennymore finished behind, with several other contenders in the $50,000 race. A special Pennsylvania Railroad excursion offered travel from Philadelphia.

Hapsburg Sandown Washington Post Sandon Sir E. Cansel Hapsburs Mr. Stoel Honeywood

Demand by Powers Brake on Mexican Peace

European creditors press Carranza to recognize Huerta debts as the plan of Guadeloupe clashes with U S and State Department efforts to secure recognition for the new government. Carranza faces pressure from European financiers while Washington seeks his pledge to honor Huerta obligations to ease the transfer of power. The dispute clouds prospects for a peaceful transfer as delegates travel to negotiate terms.

Hileria State Department Cairanza Silliman Saitido Carrajuiza Carranza Ruiz Geh. Huerta Cerranza Guadelupe Huerta U. S United States Vera Cruz John Lind Mexico Lind Huérta Wdo Carbajal Sefior Casteliot Karbajat Mexico City Carrante Cal

Crush Rebels in Haiti as Government Suppresses Uprising

In Port au Prince a brief panic and street shootings marked an early morning revolt. Government forces quickly restored order. In Cap Haitien Gen Lean Duque recaptured Fere du Mid and Milot, reestablished links with the loyal column, and moved on Guanaminthé after seizing Fort Deronville.

Limanaide Port Au Prince Crubee Cape Heitien Marti Lean Duque Fere du Mid Milot Préeldert Limonade Fort Deronville Guanaminthé Revels

Personal Crisis Surge Alarms Mexico City Residents

In Mexico City since the Huerta fall an unprecedented rise in personal crisis reports and suicide attempts has unsettled residents. Police report five to four recent cases with three attempts noted and the public expresses shock at the uneasy yet calm urban scene.

Mexico City Huerta

Inventor's Daughter Elopes With Ulivi Amid Explosive Claims

Milan July 17 Glorio Ulivi, inventor of a long range explosive via infrared rays, vanishes with Admiral Fornari's daughter. The girl wires her parents from Bologna asking permission. The family lawyer Marchetti is sent to escort her back. Ulivi allegedly tried to sell his patent in Rome for 300 dollars but negotiations halted. Admiral Fornar demanded a public demonstration before marriage. Ulivi insists marriage proceed.

Washington Milan Glorio Ulivi Tiarence Fornari Bologne Formveness Marchetti

Counted Smith Out Huerta On Seacoast Remains Aboard Train

The Teo Washington Post reports Gunboat Smith Georges Carpentier fight official timekeeper T Harlin said Smith was down 14 seconds in the fourth round and Corti overruled the count. fight to resume after a bell. Gen Victoriano Huerta resigned Mexican provisional president arrives Puerto Mexico with Gen Blanquet aboard nine sleeping cars of troops. Huerta to Jamaica or return voyage. British cruiser Bristol offered refuge. negotiations for City of Mexico steamer charter. Huerta fatigued by heat, vows to keep working with Blanquet and staff aboard the Bristol.

Carpentier Teo Washington Post London T. Harlin Smith Georges Carpentier Smith Sacande Corti Blanquet Jamaica Wells France Puerto Mexico Victoriano Huerta Mexico Huerta Porfirio Diaz Coder Penc Bank Nimgelé Kohler Dresden Husra Ataft Herta Gemmill Cally Son Huerta Bristol Neo City Wark Sefvnra Huerta Sefora Blanqued Great Bushta Palace Kote

Mexican City Student Caught In Art Theft Tale

A Mexican City student attempted to steal from the San Carlos Fine Art School, taking paintings valued at about 8 million. He planned to transport the works to New York or Europe to sell, but was captured before escape. The case centers on a notable art theft at the city’s premier art school.

Mexican City Mexica City Ateemipe Tgnadig Martimes Burane San Carlos Fine Arta School Mertines New York Europe

May Dine Without Coats in City Hotels

A Washington Post special from St Louis reports hotels cafes and restaurants in downtown St Louis have repealed long standing coats required at meals due to hot weather. Patrons complained and comfort seeking diners avoided dining rooms prompting the change. Women and coatless men dine together in some places while others still lack such company.

T Louis Washington Post St. Laws

Accused of War Plot Seeks Standard Oil Refinery Grant

New Orleans July 17 The Washington Post reports Sherburne G Hopkins is charged with trying to foment a revolution in Nicaragua to aid the Standard Oil Company. Gen Jose M Moncada, ex minister of war and editor of Nacionalistas in Nicaragua, says Hopkins proposed bringing Gen Estrada to Washington to win Standard Oil support for a refinery at Corinto in exchange for political influence. Estrada reportedly refused and the former president said Hopkins wished to do more war in Nicaragua.

Washington Post New Orleans Immail New Orleana Today Managua Sherburne G. Hopkins Nicaragua Standard OM Company Jose M. Manacada HI Nacionalists Monacada Juan J. Estrada Gen. Monacada Capt Hopkins New York Estrada Lee Gen. Estrada Washington Standard Oil Company Standard Ol Company Corinto Gen. Estrada Cant. Hopkins

Hopkins Sees Carranza in Monterey Meeting

Washington attorney G. Hopkins, long noted as a constitutionalist lawyer, met with Gen. Carranza in Monterey to discuss conditions and U S public opinion. Carranza, temporarily relocating his residence to a mountain county area, maintains city contact via a special telegraph line while visiting his office.

Monterey Mexico Laredo Tex 5. G. Hopkins Washington Carranze United States Carranza

Senate Deliberates Public Debates On Colombian Nicaragua Treaties

Senate spent over an hour in executive session on the Borah push for public debate of Colombia and Nicaragua treaties amid resistance from Stone and Williams. Smith urged inquiry into American involvement in Mexican revolutionary affairs and condemned hidden interests and “headquarters in this capital.”

Borah Washington Senate Colombia Nicaragua State Department Foreign Relations Committee Adourn

Newport Widows City blazoned by wealthy unattached women

Special to The Washington Post notes Newport being dubbed Widows City due to many rich widows summering there. The list includes Mrs. George D. Widener, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont, Mrs. Logilard Spencer, Mrs. J. Mitchell Clark, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, Mrs. Richard Gambrill, Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, and others. Their aggregate wealth runs into millions and they fund major charitable works while hosting society events in Newport.

Washington Post New York Newport New York World George D. Widener Alexander J. Cassaty Philadelphia Vanderbilt J. J Frederick Pearson J. H. Eldridge Thomas J. Emery Cincinnati

Fury slashes Carlyle portrait at the National Gallery

A militant suffragette in London slashed the Thomas Carlyle portrait by Sir John Mifal with a butcher's cleaver. She was seized after a struggle with attendants and gave the name Anne Hunt at the police station. The glass cover was smashed and the axe left a gash from the top of Carlyle’s head to his chin.

Thomas Carlyle London Sir John Mifal National Portrait Galley Anne Hunt Garlyje

Yage I-Mrs. Carman Out of Prison

A compact news summary notes Mrs. Carman's release from prison amid ongoing home rule tensions. The report touches on political strains, international matters, and local incidents, reflecting a busy issue with multiple items including legal, diplomatic, and social notes.

Bryan Declines Nebraska Governor Run

Lincoln July 17 Charles W. Bryan brother of the secretary of state announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Nebraska governor. He says his candidacy was conditional on a progressive Democratic candidate in the field and that condition no longer exists.

Lincoln Nebr Charles W. Bryan Nebraska

Epirus and Albania Plan Hidden Move to Help Wied

Special correspondence from Corfu reports a former U S minister recounting failed efforts to aid Albanian Mussulmans and Burrotes against Wattare. He accuses Zografas of surrendering Epirus to Prince Willem Wied, with bishops and patriots opposing Wied tyranny and seeking self governed cantons. He warns of betrayal and calls for liberty through local, decentralized governance.

U. S Mussulmans Albania George Fred Williams Greece Washington Corlu Epirus Musselmans and Burotes Wattare Zografas Willem Wied National Assembly Paanal Delvino Basillos United States Wied

Bride 13 Bridegroom 79 Marry in Courthouse Elopement

In Clarksville Tennessee on July 17 Magistrate J M Jarret wed Martin E Hall aged 79 and Miss Cera Paugh 18 after elopement from Lyon County Kentucky. He is father of nine teen children and walks with a heavy cane as the ceremony is hurried to escape pursuit.

Washington Clarksville Tenn Martin E. Hall Cera Fausha J. M. Jarret Lyon County Paughn Hal Hall

Half Starved In Church In A Desolate Parish

In Churchtown Pennsylvania on July 11 Miss Bessie Cummings fifty years old daughter of the late Dr James E Cummings of Flatbush Long Island was found near death from starvation in a deserted birth. She had disappeared on June 7 and was identified by friends from childhood and through her elderly mother in Flatbush. She stated she had eaten nothing since June 9 and lived only on spring water.

Churchtown Denth Bessie Cummings James E. Cummings Flatbush Lonz Island Mies Cummings

No-Gain For Jones Talks Of Calling A Caucus

A final appeal across the Senate seeks party unity to confirm Thomas D. Jones to the Federal Reserve Board. Administration supporters push for a party conference to win Democratic defectors while considering withdrawal or shifting to Warburg. The plan hinges on securing a solid majority as opponents press for rejection or delay amid a looming showdown next week.

Coneiher Thomas D. Jones Federal Reserve Board Jones Dia Casa

Cyclone Kills Ten in Hendersonville Area

Ten people died and over twenty were injured as a cyclone tore through Hendersonville and nearby towns late last night. More than half a million dollars in property was destroyed, with boats damaged on the Micro River and a warehouse roof collapsed onto a residence, killing a woman and her nephew.

Sportal Washington Lexington Hendersonvile Adjscent

Woman indicted for violating white slave law in Milwaukee

Clara Helts, a woman described as a slaver by the Washington Post, was indicted by a Federal grand jury in Milwaukee on July 17 for abducting Chester C. Laudenschlager from his home and luring him away to another state under the white slave statute.

Washington Post Milwaukee Wis Clara Helts Chester C. Laudenschlager St Pal Jeo

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