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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
4
Diplomatic talks amid Mexican crisis focus on Carranza stance and possible armistice. Washington mediation, Huerta rumors, and U S reaction shape chances for a peaceful settlement as envoys press for more information and timely replies from Durango.
Report notes that Sefera Huart and family appear aboard a ship sailing to Europe. An export vessel followed the liner as it departed the harbor amid refugee movements. Details on destination point Tuerto Mexes remain unclear. no army or navy officer has confirmed the action.
The Washington Post reports French investors in Mexico have suffered 24,578,051 dollars since 1910 due to revolutionary turmoil. The League for the Defense of French Interests in Mexico cites a 176,996,664 dollar loss on party shares. The Paris newspaper Paria Intransigeant blames U S policy for high costs amid upheaval. An Ecuador earthquake struck Ibarra and Quito, damaging homes and terrifying residents.
President Huerta reportedly favors elections for president vice president senators deputies and state governors on July 6 as decreed by congress. He would admit constitutionalist representatives to the Niagara Falls talks to settle Mexican questions, with elections to be free and legal under both government and constitutionalist supervision. Stringer death stalls a British banquet planned for King George’s birthday, and reports say constitutionalists under Trinidad Atarrils faced government forces at Naranjo with many killed.
In a Boston hotel and aboard the Merchants Limited, Warren quarrels over taxi use and cab standards. He challenges a doorman and later confronts a waiter over an alleged improper change, while Helen endures his confrontational mood and worries about being cheated by service staff and rail travel hassles.
Carrranza denounces mediators and press as misinformed as constitutionalists declare their victory in the revolution. They warn the Niagara Falls talks cannot bind them and vow to resist any attempt to recognize a provisional government or Huerta candidacy. Villa denounces foreign schemes while U.S. officials await official Carranza statements.
Debut sessions set at Meadowbrook as English poloists and mounts in fine condition after Atlantic crossing. About 35 ponies to stay at John S. Phipps estate from Piping Rock with grand stand expanded to hold 3 000 and potential 20 000 more in enclosure. Lord Wimborne notes unsettled line up and possible changes while eyeing balanced play ahead of the series.
Reports from Mexico City and San Luis Potosi say 20 000 federal troops form a garrison as trains move south toward Chihuahua and Juarez. Generals Orozco Villa and others join a rising federal movement, while Huerta faces an uncertain future amid disrupted rail lines and shifting loyalties.
Constitutionalist representatives in Washington issued their first formal statement from the Niagara Falls mediation talks. They argued the United States, not mediators or Cuerta's envoys, must decide whether constitutionalist representatives join the discussions. The statement warned mediators must not widen the split between sides and urged the U S to decide if both factions should be represented to aid mediation.
Allenson Makes Migs Hillidge Ht Bride at Springfield OL Washington Post reports Capital pair Allenson and Liss Rose Hillidge married at the residence of Rev. Donald C MacLeod The couple arrived this morning and wed with no prior knowledge of parents or friends Both are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington where Dr MacLeod formerly served as pastor
The liner Campania arrived from Liverpool after a perilous voyage due to ice that forced detours. An immense ice floe off Newfoundland, with towering bergs and many growlers, stretched for miles and nearly stopped the ship’s progress.
Mark Daniels, a landscape gardener of Yosemite Park, has been offered the assistant secretaryship of the Department of the Interior by Secretary Lane, according to friends last night. Daniels is due to arrive in Washington soon.
Unnamed five polists evince little interest in discussing contests while seeking the American team makeup. Capt Cheape hints a likely British lineup including Tompkinson. Accompanying figures include Lady Wimborne Mrs Barrett Mrs Trail and the Duke of Penaranda a Spanish politician. The party proceeds from the steamship pier to Tiping Roe Long Island for headquarters until cup matches are divided.
In Palermo during a June strike at the sulphur mines a mob at Porta Empedocle destroyed half the town. They set fire to stores, wrecked depots, damaged railway yards, and cut wires. Flames were visible seven miles away and troops and police were dispatched to restore order.
Report from Daily Express Paris correspondent claims embittered opponents plot to envelop Poincare and his wife in a scandal to force resignation. The scheme, allegedly tied to Calmette deaths and political infighting, seeks to cripple the Elysee’s constitutional stance amidst a wartime crisis.
Fragmented score sheet recounts a freshmen game with players such as Hamilton Bevilen Devan and Curry listed. The messy OCR mentions innings, pitching, hits and errors, umpire Joe Haudihor, and time of game, but many names and terms are illegible or garbled.
Mt Pleasant edges Omo 4 to 3 as Yearkes earns the win and Dyer takes the loss. Key moments include Kesler scoring on a third base error and early runs from Mt Pleasant. Errors plagued both sides with multiple misplays shaping the outcome.
Washington Post reports visitors including city officials and chamber of commerce members toured the Alexandria Water Company site to view a new storage reservoir under construction. The dam will be 500 feet long with a 200 foot spillway, holding about 690 000 000 gallons to feed the city. Engineering by David J. & Son, concrete and rock volume around 20 million cubic yards, with capacity aims and related details.
President tells Baltimers and Washinton business delegates the Lincoln memorial highway should pass through Washington for continental reasons. He promised to study changes to the road plan and ensure Philadelphia to Wilmington segment remains part of the route. Delegates pressed for a November decision on construction funding and private participation.
Lenox School leads with trials and field events as athletes from Virginia and Pal play rounds. Names echoed in results include W. Metay, Cox, Davis, and Davis with jumps and sprints, while several others earn points across weight and distance events.
The Davis Cup international committee awarded the preliminary rounds to West Side Tennis Club of New York for the West Side matches and to Longwood Cricket Club of Boston for the finals at Longwood. Preliminary ties set for August 6 and 7, with the challenger round August 13 and 14 at Forest Hills. Committee seeks word from Germany on whether they default.
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