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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1914

Page

9

Zapatistas Face Fierce Fight Around Mexico City

Federals and Zapata forces clash around Xochimilco and surrounding villages as reinforcements stream in. The capital remains guarded by about 20 000 troops and 60 cannons with reports of villages in flames and artillery at strategic points. Rebel positions hold near Xochimilco while federal troops push gains toward the town.

Zapatistas Mexico City Jay Tialpam Xochimtzeo Seld Ajuste Mountains Fedro Gleva Tres Marias Cuemnavnes Zspatistas Lagos Pierre Manta Xochimilco Xochimilen Nefantry Zapata Tr Ia

Gen Villa Not Asked To Join Triumphal Entry

Wi Paso Texas July 3 Gen Vila has not been invited to take part in the triumphal entry into Mexico City. Reporters arriving today say Villa would participate if invited and that Washington fears a rift remains between Villa and his divisional commander. Villa officials at Torreon and Chihuahua say efforts to recruit for the army of the north have doubled.

Wi Paso Tex Vila Mexico City Villa Washington Torreon Chichuahua Hera Carranza Mexico Asto Zapata Zapatista

Disappearance Case of Samuel Parks to be Raised in Mexico City

Samuel Parks disappearance during the early American occupation of Vera Cruz to be brought again to Mexican government attention. Secretary Garrison said further representations would pass through the State Department and be presented to the Secretary of State. Gen Huerta promised an investigation, but no action followed. Rumors claimed Parks was executed and his body destroyed.

Samuel Parks Vera Cruz Mexico City Carbajal Huerta Garrison State Department Statf Gen. Huerta Parks Agidiaral Gus Castéllo Mangel Novelo Arosta Cepedala Carranza Ukewiss

Carranza urges leniency for rebels and names American friends

Victoria Mexico July 2 Carranza calls for leniency only for those not involved in the deaths of Madero and Suarez while promising strict adherence to the law for all charged with overthrowing the government He introduces Capt S G Hopkins and Joan R Silliman as American friends and representatives whose support he valued The banquet crowd cheered Silliman and voiced strong U S support Carranza notes most insurgents named by him as indispensable to eliminate have left Mexico within two years

Victoria Mexico Laredo Tex Carranza Francisco Madera Pino Suarez Capt S. G Hopkins Washington United States Joan R. Silliman Gen. Carranza Vivas Silliman Sulliman Gen Republic of the North Gmmran

U S Warn Villa as Rebel Split Looms at Border

State Department envoy George Carothers heads to Chihuahua to press Gen Francisco Villa for a say in the postwar government and stricter arms embargo at the border. El Paso officers enforce munitions ban as Villa loyalists seek influence amid Carranza rift.

State Department Chihuahtua Washington Juarez Mexico George Carothers Chihuahua Francisco Villa Guerrero United States Villa Carranza Nakce Carranza- Villa Garothers Department Hhia Carransa EL Paso George Bell, Jr

Burwell Burial Notice in Mexico Tampico

Obituary notices list several deaths with details of families and funeral arrangements. Burwell of this city dies suddenly near Tampico Mexico. service at St Mark's Episcopal Church Friday at 2:30 pm with interment Fork Creek Cemetery. Additional notices include Crampton Eckloff La Fontaine Meliscr and Miller family obituaries with service locations and interment plans.

Providence Hospital Hat Tr Lls John Miller Joseph Linwler Pennsylvania Avenue Glenwood Donte

Diplomatic Worries Rise Over Mexican Crisis

Reuters dispatches describe a perilous outlook as Carranza seeks a possible armistice with Carbajal while Zapata and Villa loom as volatile factors. Officials expect amnesty talks and a peaceful transfer, yet fears grow of northern operations and a possible entry into Mexico City before constitutionalist forces arrive.

Uneasy About 2 States In Local Democratic Contests

The President stated that the administration does not take part in local Democratic factional fights in any state. He declined to say if he would maintain a neutral stance in New York and Illinois contests. The Secretary of State’s role in the Illinois campaign was described as personal, not official administration policy. He showed a willingness to meet Representative Fitzgerald and other New York Democrats to discuss patronage recognition concerns.

Yeaterdey Srata New York Tlinois Tecalva Fitzgerald Congress Jones 252 Day‘venter Capitol Senate White House Jones Harvester Trust Shively Indiana Stone Missouri Harvester Hitchcock Trade Commission Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Peter Trade Commission United States Jenes Benator Reed Miraguri Kern

U.S. Sues New Haven Over Transport Merger

The government charges the New Haven system with creating monopolistic control through a merger that delays freight, uses inferior and unsafe equipment, suppresses competition, raises rates, and undermines unit autonomy. The lengthy anti trust brief, prepared by Mr. Gregory, outlines extensive coordination across states and subsidiaries.

Vermont Grand Track New Haven Gregory Nce

Jones withdrawal from Federal Reserve board nomination

Thomas D. Jones of Chicago withdraws his nomination to the Federal Reserve board after a partisan dispute over his ties to the International Harvester Company. The letters between Jones and the President, and Wilson’s reply, reflect concern about partisanship and the burden on the administration.

Jones International Harvester Company Senate

Fourth Death From Plague Strikes New Orleans

The plague claimed its fourth victim in New Orleans as a 73 year old grandmother Regina Schmidt died at the same address where Helen Spell, age 10, contracted the disease last Saturday. Dr. W C Rucker, assistant surgeon general, said Hugh De Waltd would travel from Washington to join federal physicians tackling the outbreak.

New Orleans Helen Spell Gina Schmidt W. C. Rucker Hugh de Waltd Washington

Jones Nomination Stirs Senate as Opponents Rally

Senators lash Jones selection for the Federal Reserve Board amid party-wide protests and claims the move would place a trusted monopoly defender on a key post. President faces pressure as Indiana Missouri and others threaten reelection fuel. Debate centers on antitrust concerns and independence from partisan influence.

Hindus Sail for Home from Vancouver Harbor

The Japanese steamer Komagata, carrying two Hindus detained by Canada over deportation, departed Vancouver bound for the Orient. Police and harbour services stayed on standby as Rainbow ferried the ship out. Canada spent over $10,000 provisioning the voyage. Hindus, largely former British soldiers, faced deportation amid India politics.

Vancouver B.C Rainbow Shanghai India

Russian Rioters Kill Dozens in Petrograd Street Clash

In BL Petersburs the fighting between strikers and police left at least five workers dead and eight seriously wounded, with three officers injured. Official figures cite 120,000 workers in the city, including streetcar staff, though many laborers in building trades are not counted. Red flags and revolutionary songs were heard as dawn approached.

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Troops and Mob Battle During Street Car Strike

In St John New Brunswick on July 2 a three hour clash with a 1000 strong mob turned Market Square chaotic as overturned cars burned and firemen were stoned. Royal Canadian Dragoons charged rioters wounding Lieut Stettin. a dredge worker, William Bennett, was shot by a defender. Mayor Frink read the riot act as unrest surged during a strike and strikebreakers arrival.

Frink Market Square Royal Canadian Dragoons Stettin Wiliam Bennett

Baltimore Feud Flare Over Illinois Senator Nomination

Special report from Chicago notes Secretary of State action in Washington angers Champ Clark supporters and strengthens Roger Sullivan. The 1900s feud traces to the Baltimore convention. Illinois delegation backed Clark, but Sullivan gains backing as Clark allies vow revenge. Northern Illinois Democrats rally to Sullivan while southern factions oppose Clark.

Baltimore Washinston Chicago Washington Champ Clark Roger ©. Sullivan Illinois Clark Roger Sullivan Sullivan HE. Campbell Alton Campbell

Drug Fiends Seek Frison In Rochester July 6

Desperate due to the state law banning sale of heroin, cocaine, morphine and other habit forming drugs becoming effective July 1. Eight young men, victims of addiction, applied to police seeking confinement. Some said they might murder or self destruct if not restrained. Authorities plan a hospital for detention and treatment of the victims and others who may apply.

Rochester

Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Reported

Arrived Boyw Ametertam from New York at Bederdach. Sailing Adriatic from Liverpool for New York. Boeanic from Queenstowa for New York. Waterland from Southampton for New York. Celtis from New York for Liverpool. Reported La Secola from Heyra, dock New York about Anon Saturday. Tallie from Liverpool will dock New York by tonight or Saturday.

Boyw Ametertam New York Bederdach Adriatic Liverpool

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