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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
8
A chaotic account details a man shot through the head, unconscious, later tied to a biography and dismissal from service. It notes marital dissolution, promotion rumors, and military commissions, with references to medical care and court actions. The piece mentions a Georgia appointment and Marine Corps context, linking to a broader wartime narrative.
fragmented OCR notes describe artillery, shells and batteries in a contested area with references to locales and officials. readable names and precise details are missing, leaving a partial account of a bombardment and military actions without clear dates or outcomes
An alleged cientifica plot to preserve aristocratic control in Mexico centers on Gen Blanquet and Huerta. Charles A Townes, former Minnesota senator, proposed a neutral successor Fernando Gonzales to mediate, but U S officials doubt Huerta will bow out. Gonzales, linked to Diaz, is portrayed as a carefully staged choice by Blanquet and Huerta to pressure Washington for a neutral successor.
Gov Stewart of Montana telegraphed to the President asking federal troops be held ready to restore order at the Butte collector mine district after clashes between Western Federation of Miners and Industrial Workers of the World. Violence eased after militia measures. 300 troops in state. a conference with Montana delegation planned at the White House.
British detective Maud West reports that Duchess of Teck and Princess of Teck are among contributors to the militant suffragette treasury. Mrs Preston of the Lyceum Club says many high society subscribers back the Women’s Social and Political Union, shielding donors from prosecution. Scotland Yard raids on militant HQs are noted as militants boast about fake plans to attract publicity.
Rain drenched Meadowbrook field threatens to postpone the second international polo match scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in Himpstead NY. After a brief break the sun appeared but experts fear the turf is too slippery for play if fair weather does not return. teams held practice today.
Former President William Howard Taft defended popular self government and opposition to recalling judicial decisions before Harvard Phi Beta Kappa members. He argued against letting judges be overturned by majority votes, cautioned about protecting property rights, and criticized labor efforts to exempt unions from Sherman antitrust law.
Government forces captured key rebel leaders Caloca and Triana and killed them while neutralizing a high ranking commander Gen Pandio Natera was seriously wounded. Federals seized machine guns horses and ammunition as Gen Aureliano Blanquet telegraphed congratulations to Gen Barrén for the national army.
Carranza envoys faced curt rejection as mediators said they could not consider their notes. The Niagara Falls talks centered on selecting a provisional president to succeed Huerta, with deep deadlock over names.
The Senate yesterday reversed earlier votes to permit appointing commercial attachés who would handle U S trade interests abroad without civil service protection. A recount motion failed narrowly, reopening three hours of debate over whether exams or secretary supervised screening should govern these appointments amid sharp partisan charges about reviving spoils politics.
Albanian capital Durazzo endures a major assault by Mussulman insurgents amid 27 000 fighters. Prince William personally commands troops after the Dutch gendarmerie chief is killed. foreign ships land marines to guard legations as three insurgent columns press the defense amid heavy casualties and renewed threats.
The Fourth of July sports will be open to all city amateurs under the safe and sane committee without South Atlantic Amateur Athletic Union sanction. The decision followed a meeting in the District building with union representatives. Funds show $900 raised, about half of last year, with $750 to be spent on the fireworks display. Col W W Harts granted Monument grounds for morning events and evening displays, with permission to hang flags from the Washington Monument.
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