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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
The report from Saltillo says an agreement may exist between Carranza loyalists and Villa but fighting continues. Villaist forces seize control, arrest local officials, and impose martial law as Carranza partisans fear resistance. Cont says to be continued on page twelve.
U S gunboats Perry and Preble could not tow the Tampico to safety as the federal gunboat Guerrero overwhelmed the rebel vessel in 24 fathoms of water near Topolobampo. Ten killed and ten wounded on the Tampico, federals suffered no casualties. The Guerrero then sailed for Mazatlan to aid the federal garrison.
The Grant cabin once used during the Civil War campaigns near Petersburg and Richmond is moved to Fairmont Park Philadelphia. It will be encased in a glass house to protect it from deterioration and vandalism by hunters.
War Department asked Congress for 974.99 dollars for six months starting July 1 to cover interned Mexican soldiers and military refugees at Fort Wingate New Mexico Fort Mcintosh Texas Fort Rosecrans California and Brownsville Texas. The daily cost to care for these internees is 1101.05 dollars.
An ununiformed Chicago policeman fired at the ambassador's car as it passed through Champaign on the way to the University of Illinois commencement. The shot plus the driver’s negligence sparked a formal apology from Mayor Donking. Murphy’s badge and revolver were revoked but no charges filed. The diplomat called it an accident and continued to the campus.
In London Col Roosevelt, after a Royal Geographical Society lecture, was diagnosed with laryngitis likely from recent campaigning. Sir St Clair Thomson advised against open air speaking for months, and Roosevelt pledged to obey, avoiding shipboard wireless statements and limiting public remarks to small gatherings. He planned to rest aboard and continue light duties.
Chicago report says former Senator William Lorimer and Charles B. Munday face criminal conspiracy charges in connection with the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank failure. Bank receivership to be sought to aid investigation and locate missing collateral.
London reports Lord Chief Justice's son Rutug Isaacs, linked to Lord Justice Monde, will wed. The engagement was disclosed after Dr. T. B. questioned Roosevelt campaign trip details. The note lists travel and theater details including weekly Atlantic trips via Baltimore and Oh and a Columbia Theater matinee.
In York Pennsylvania on June 1 a minister identified as Rev A M Jankins was attacked by a rat while checking an auto shed where he had rescued a chicken. He knocked the rodent unconscious with a club and killed it after it attacked. The event followed the rat attempting to carry the chicken away, prompting the minister to intervene.
Misa Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President, says her father supports civic and social betterment efforts. She speaks at the Chicago legional convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and plans to attend a forthcoming conference in Madison, Wisconsin on social settlement world.
Special Cable from Berlin reports two women executed by beheading for poisoning their husbands, Caesar Wilhelm II refusing clemency. Magdalena Mendel, 41, collapsed en route to the block. her co defendant Joseph Win died with resolve. Frau M Hass also beheaded at Graudenz with little detail released. The dispatch notes Germany’s use of headmen and the customary full evening dress for the occasion.
Miss Iry Wareham of Elmhurst sues James Eugene Zimmerman, Cincinnati multimillionaire and father of the Duchess of Manchester, for 100000 damages in Queens. The suit, filed March 1 and uncovered April 4, centers on alleged breach of promise. Zimmerman’s attorney Blymyer admits action but says Zimmerman is abroad. Wareham, a noted dog breeder, showed two toy spaniels at New Haven, where Sister Sue won a blue ribbon.
Special to The Washington Post from Harrisville West Virginia June 17 Ella Mc Dougall aged 13 shot and killed her mother Wile McDougall yesterday afternoon with a shotgun. No witness and the girl gave no reason. Coroner's jury urged commitment to a home for incurables showing she was irresponsible. Thomas McDougall a prominent farmer is the father.
Paris June 17 report says Deauville summer fashion will feature skin tight costumes in wool or silk, sleeveless and buttoned over the shoulders, with stockings discouraged. A flowered headband hides the hair, and the kiss curl may show. Atlantic City Express time table notes Pennsylvania Railroad service from Washington at 1:00 p.m.
Today’s issue notes Huerta envoys accuse the United States over North Mexico control and a rebel warship sunk. Senators object to treaties while a car shooting near an ambassador is reported. Also: Roosevelt ordered to rest and a royal wedding gift. pensions cut and school funding debates continue.
The United States sued William Allen Dunlap and Lavender Y. Dunlap of Garden City Long Island for seizure and forfeiture of 975,496 worth of jewelry apparel and furs brought into the United States on two tours aboard the Olympic without declaration. The couple claimed foreign residency but prosecutors say they spend seven months each year in New York. The case notes extensive jewelry items including diamonds rubies pearls and a lavalliere plus four gowns fox fur stole and other articles.
Special Cable reports the Belgian king, an enthusiastic car enthusiast, has purchased a four cylinder autocycle with an English finish. The machine, nominally seven horsepower, can reach 1 mile per hour, sparking local excitement in Brusgeli observers. Rail and travel notices show a Baltimore & Ohio schedule from Inloc Station at 15 am on Sunday June 2 returning the same day.
Secretive hearings in Washington focus on ratification of Colombia and Nicaragua treaties as probes into alleged attorney fees and concessions unfold. Senators demand full scrutiny of a $25 million gratuity, pressuring disclosure of ties, and potential conflicts involving Charles A. Douglas, Hannis Taylor, and other figures while a publicity drive swells public opinion for the pacts.
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