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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
9
Washington reports signal end of fifteen months of mediation over Mexico policy as Villa’s position is questioned and Carranza’s stance splits the conference. Officials fear U S envoys may withdraw, signaling a pivotal shift in the crisis with Huerta’s regime a looming factor.
A fragmented report outlines Democrats joining the Moose in a Louisiana contest, noting ongoing campaign dynamics and contested administration policies. It references Parker and a prominent local figure, with mentions of state actions and civic responses shaping the race.
The fragmentary text hints at an estate transfer on Wall Street involving a person named Alben Hoan, son of Thomas Loy, with connections to Alan Ht and Sultern. Other names include Aorys and a firm, suggesting a financial or legal notice about an inheritance or property handover.
Fragmentary obituary item notes Marie Bloise Iogers of Virginia, aged six, interred at Arlington with local officials. References Osea king and 1814 date. readable details are limited, but indicate a burial notice in a Washington area newspaper.
El Paso June 18 The fight between Carranza and Villa began with a telegram exchange. Carranza ordered 5000 troops to join Natera in Zacatecas while Villa insisted on moving south with his entire army. Villa then resigned, Carranza sought a successor, fourteen generals refused, and Villa seized Carranza offices. Government funds amounting to over 1 million were seized in Juarez.
St Petersburg officials deny an assassination attempt on the imperial train after a mail locomotive and three freight cars derailed at Tschudnow en route from Kishinev to St Petersburg. Three workers hurt, no attack on the royal train confirmed. emperor and family reach Tsarskoe-Selo unharmed after visit to Roumanian king.
The McAdoo plan seeks a total deficiency of 2,533,043.23 with 323,211.41 earmarked for the District of Columbia for Western High School reconstruction and equipment, plus allocations for indigent care, guardians, and school operations. Navy coal replenishment and new uniforms are among other items.
Villa asserted to run his own military and civil offices in his territory while Obregon and Gonzales act independently. Carranza warned he would settle disputes before the capital, and Villa would receive arms and funds from oil and mineral concessions, with an alleged ultimatum for Villa to become supreme military chief under Carranza.
June 18 report from Mexico City states Brazilian Minister to Mexico Jose M Carlos de Oliveira discussed Gregorio Alvares, a Filipino servant held on charges of spying aboard the Florida. He was said freed Friday and unharmed after Gen Blanquet, war minister, ordered a city wide search. The Brazilian minister also telegraphed the German consul at Zacatapas to oversee American interests.
Jacob Taylor aged 21 is held after confessing to killing Florence Dove on a hillside near North Braddock on May 4 while she picked violets with Elizabeth Klenck. Police found a knife and bloodstained handkerchief tying him to the crime.
Special master Wi Littlefield announced after a conference with state officials and attorneys for Virginia and West Virginia that the debt case hearing will begin in Richmond on August 17. The agreement followed discussions between both states and the court.
Gen Villa states that differences with Carranza will not impede the constitutionalists. He notes ongoing unity and commitment to the war effort, saying there is no real split and no obstacle to military policy. He urges patriotism and cooperation until the enemy is defeated, then collective duty will follow.
The gunboat Guerrero arrives at Mazatlan with half-masted colors after sinking the Tampico. Capt. Malpico, leader of the vanquished vessel, is honored as survivors are spared and not turned over to authorities. The Guerrero crew reportedly feels brotherly toward him and his men.
Tampico Mexico June 17 via Laredo June 18 The Dresden and Bristol returned from Vera Cruz with German and British consuls after talks with the Spanish consul on constitutionalists stance. Currency famine continues harming business. Boxes of celluloid poker chips circulate as small change.
Movements of ocean steamers include Lusitans from Liverpool to New York and Cedric from New York to Liverpool. St Louis from Queenstown to New York and Imperator from Southampton to New York sail. France from Havre will dock New York this afternoon.
Albert Johansen a Danish seaman was shanghaied in Nagasaki and jailed in San Quentin for a forgery under the name Peter Rogers alias Grimes. He was arrested after a chain of misdirections aboard the USS Sheridan and the case prompted U.S. officials to pursue prosecution of the forger Grimes in Nagasaki.
A telegraphic request from Lancow missionaries urges the Chinese foreign office to protect American missionaries in southern Kansu from the White Wolf brigands. Reports say Krisands have burned and plundered missions, with thousands said killed or driven from Tuochau. Government troops struggle to contain the violence.
Miss Morton formerly of Chicago spent time at Oak Hill Delaplane near Washington and near Elberon New Jersey as rumors swirled of an elopement involving Virginia horseman Clay Bayly. Police and family pursued leads after a disappearance but she was later found staying with friends near Delaplane, Virginia.
Special to The Washington net Hartford Conn June 18 Free wireless messages through a nation wide organization of amateur operators is the plan of the newly formed Hartford Radio Club announced tonight by Hiram Percy Maxim son of Sir Hiram Maxim and inventor of the silencer Of the 150 wireless operators already admitted the most prominent is Godfrey Rockefeller second son of William G Rockefeller who is to be the correspondent at Greenwich Maxim's organization is based on the assumption that there will be no government interference or suggestion of some interstate technicality The system may yet become more than nation wide There are said to be some 90004 amateur wire operators in the United States If there wand be no infringement on the existing telegraph or telephone companies because messages would be handled from station to station and delivered entirely by courtesy The government's law limiting amateurs to one kilowatt transmitting power will be observed and even longer distances covered.
Washington reports Hammond’s governor hopeful Winfield B. Hammond was defeated in Minnesota by Daniel W. Lawler after opposing the President’s tolls and tariff policy. National committeeman Pred Lynch led the administration’s battle but Hammond’s loss signals a rift in Minnesota Democratic ranks.
Dover and Southbound Railway train stopped four miles from Hichlands Onslow County after cows filled the track. Engineer and crew moved cattle off rails and found a snake between cross-ties, eight feet long with eighteen rattles, killed with a pole.
New York June 18 Democratic State leaders debated putting the party on record regarding Tammany Hall at a conference. A plan to run two full tickets on the primary ballot was proposed, with J Sargeant Cram backing the idea after Murphy adviser accepted the challenge. The discussion highlighted a long standing rift between pro and anti Tammany factions.
Special to The Washington Post reports a beacon blaze atop Garret Rock near Paterson New Jersey seen across the state and to sea. The fire marked the wedding of Adelaide Gardner and Ro Us Finch, both families of Scottish descent, with a Paris reception and a fundraiser for widows of stranded workers netting over $60 000.
The President told callers that public letters stressing a psychological low mood were not meant to prompt Congress but to inform the public of the opposition's tactics. He said he values free opinion, noted daily mail showing prosperity, and reported encouraging Senate prospects for early trust bill passage with expected Republican support.
Jerome Jr son of Harry Thaw prosecutor sails aboard the Martha Washington bound for Europe. He travels with 82 college girls and a small male entourage including a Civil War veteran with a wooden leg and a 93 year old Austrian. Jerome dominates the tango scene aboard the ship.
Two ships collide in fog off the British coast. The Kaiser Wilhelm II suffers two rents and two compartments flood while the Ince more is docked. The Buelow drives onto rocks but without loss of life. The Utowsna and Armour yacht refloat efforts underway. Witness D M van Schilling describes the incident.
Plans by the St Louis University faculty to negotiate a long term loan to begin building a world class medical college. The estate of James Campbell valued between 24 million and 49.1 million will pass to the university on the death of Campbell's widow and daughter for advancement of medical science. Dean Hanau W. Loeb says construction will begin at once.
An agreement ends the Ka nawha West Virginia coal strike after talks with Secretary of Labor Wilson at the New Willard yesterday. The pact calls for arbitration of disputes by two chosen arbitrators and a third named by the Secretary if the two sides fail to select. The parties failed to name a third arbitrator within ten days, leaving the Secretary to appoint from a five name list or on his own initiative.
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