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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
1
Mississippi senator Vardaman Firebrand states that approving the repeal of tolls policy will ruin the Democratic Party and jeopardize the presidency. He accuses the administration of betraying voters and vows the party’s fate rests on Congress and the executive’s chosen path, warning of a moral break within the party.
Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso and authorities taking unusual precautions to welcome Theodore Roosevelt for his son Kermit's wedding while Spaniards fear demonstrations. Police enforce strict crowd controls as El Imparcial criticizes Roosevelt, warning the visit could inflame passions. foreign minister to investigate insults to the flag.
Senator Vardaman branded the President’s plan a death warrant for his party. He warned the President risks losing power in the House in November if forced through a tariff change without facts or argument. He urged allies to save him from a fatal political error and protect reform commitments.
Tourists discovering a man who apparently shot himself near Wilders Forest in Berne Switzerland. A released revolver exploded as it was removed, fatally wounding a tourist who had tried to free the gun. The deceased man left a hand clutching the weapon. The incident occurred June 3-4 and involved a Columbia Theater programmer listing.
Davy Frunx, a 91st New York Infantry veteran, died of joy at the State prison in Leavenworth Kansas after being granted parole. He had served 25 years for killing a man and wounding another in a Dodge City liquor dispute, and waited in the Soldiers Home with parole papers in hand as his car to freedom arrived. The moment of release proved fatal as his heart could not endure the happiness.
In a June London spree suffragettes used a hatchet to attack an attendant at the Doré Gallery as two paintings were damaged and a third attacked. A plot against Prince Henry the kings son prompted police to guard Eton. In Belfast two editors were assaulted at their offices and two women set fire to a residence, with arrests following. Dr Francis Edward Forward attacked by horsewhip outside Holloway Jail.
The Washington minimum wage commission announces that after August 1 all girls and women in industrial work in Washington must be paid at least 890 dollars weekly. Mercantile workers face a separate minimum of 10 dollars weekly after June 27, with the rule taking effect August 8.
France announces the annexation of Wallis Island, a 40 square mile group with about 450 inhabitants, in the Southern Pacific. The islands had been a French protectorate since 1887, and the move consolidates French control in the region.
Former Gev Albert of Habana and former Representative Anas are sentenced to twelve years each for the July 1912 killing of Gen Armando Riva, chief of the national police, during a dispute at Albert Club. Senator Morales convicted on two charges. the case led to heightened security and doubled guards near the jail.
President Paine requests Viviani to form a new ministry replacing the resigning Doumergue. Viviani is asked to consult and expects to reply tomorrow. If he accepts, he may submit a ministerial list including Melvy, Bales, and Messimy with Viviani continuing as Minister of Public Instruction. The program will uphold a three year military service.
Hundreds of bees owned by William Auterbach drove off a burglar who broke into the Auterbach residence near Cold Spring Ut. The intruder packed silverware jewelry and cut glass totaling about 250 dollars before fleeing. Auterbach sighted the thief lighting off the bees as he escaped through a cellar window. Police later pursued thieves who stole a horse from Roderick Robertson near Middletown New York.
Lovett Ripley and Harris pressed against interlocking directorate prohibitions and broad ICC powers. They argued securities regulation could overburden the market and urged reliance on postissue publicity. President Wilson pressed Senate action, aiming to advance trust legislation including the trade commission bill.
Summary of today's issue notes trials and political actions in Madrid, uprisings and rebels in Mexico, Cuban leaders convicted, and tensions with Carranza. Mentions dynamiter in custody, Arlington unveiling, a yacht race, naval class, and upcoming sports and society items.
Arthur von Gwinner of Deutsche Bank in Berlin urged the United States to permit railroads to raise rates. He warned railways pay wages double Prussia, face continental-rate limits, and that restricted capital and returns threaten the world’s financial system. He called the railway distress a looming calamity needing remedy.
The Rev William Frothingham aged 94 known as The Hermit of 32 New York kept his marriage to Ella Leavitt secret for fourteen years. The ceremony was performed at Johnstown by Judge J Beck about a year after his first wife’s death. Announcement withheld due to Frothingham’s sister’s opposition. she died a few years ago.
Special report from Juarez on June 3 1914 describes tense carriage between Carranza and Villa as central command reshuffles threaten Villa’s autonomy. New division chiefs place Villa under Panfilo Natera, risking loss of control and glory in Mexico City facing Tacubaya and surrounding targets. Carranza reiterates loyalty while ammo disputes foreshadow further friction amid mediation efforts. Subtext highlights heightened risk of open clash between rival leaders.
Mediation teams press Car ranza to accept constitutionalist participation in peace talks at Niagara Falls Ontario. They argue a quick settlement is possible if rebels join, else U S backing could be withdrawn. Delegates emphasize non-imposition and favor a provisional government if warfare continues.
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