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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1914
Page
1
Provisional President likely to be left for later as mediation at Niagara Falls continues. Argentina's Naon visits Washington, optimism grows, aid from Brazil and Chile discussed, talks extend beyond expected adjournment while efforts to reach a provisional presidency and broader peace plan proceed.
The three mediators reported each side's stance as hopeful yet cautious. The American view stressed progress, Huerta's camp warned against conceding to a broken conference, and Noon predicted a two week continuation with possible plan revision. A loophole and leadership changes in Mexico hint at potential delays and broader regional interests.
American aviator Walter L. Brock won the London to Manchester and back air race, covering 32 miles in 4 hours 42 minutes 27 seconds actual time at about 69 mph. Nine airmen started, with Brock among them, as pilots paused briefly at Manchester and Birmingham before returning. The prize included a gold cup and $2,000 for fastest time and $1,750 for the handicap winner.
A batch of alleged Italian revolutionaries and anarchists sought by authorities over rioting during a general strike reportedly departed Italy for the United States.
Charles D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, reports strong optimism for a Republican working majority in the next House, estimating 220 to 222 members. He cites Progressive losses across New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, California, and the Midwest, with gains anticipated in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. He notes potential shifts in seats due to tariff policy and the decline of the Progressive vote.
S.P. Bush of Cincinnati defends business protests at the White House against federal legislation. He says calls for an Interstate trade commission and new controls should be considered with caution to avoid harming commerce, noting that business petitioning is constitutional and open, unlike alleged secret lobbying by others.
Lawrence Robinson alias George Spencer, sought for robbing Walter H. Lawrence Jeweler in Grand Rapids and killing three clerks, led a Beau Brummel lifestyle in Boston. Wounded by police, he lies in hospital as detectives extend their pursuit nationwide for a $2,000 reward.
Greek refugees say a mob invaded Phokia northwest of Smyrna, looted and burned buildings with Turkish police aid. About 3,800 survivors fled to Saloniki, reporting bodies were dumped in wells and many refugees arrived wounded and starving.
A well dressed man renting a small skiff on May may be linked to a case in Schenectady New Jersey where a young woman's torso was found in the river. The stranger loaded a burlap bag with concrete into the boat before leaving and did not return by midnight. Authorities seek the man, who may have poisoned a missing 25 year old woman and cut the torso with a knife. Investigators drag the river for the head and arms while trying to identify the victim
At Ascot the season shines with royal attendance and social display as Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress of Russia visit the royal enclosure. Former President Roosevelt draws crowds and invites, while Mrs. Longworth stays in London. Trouser skirts and gatekeeper antics spark light moments among a bustling, etiquette driven week.
Panshanger Hertford July 18 reports the American hostesses entertaining at Ascot, led by Mrs. Adair, famed along the Thames. Guests include Lord and Lady Duncan, Mrs. Montague Eliot, daughter of the late Arthur Post of New York, and Lady Barrymore, reflecting strong unionist party ties.
Vera Cruz on June 20 reports that Col Porter ordered all foods entering the port to be duty free until June, and prohibits sea export of foodstuffs to conserve supplies. Infraction risks seizure and prosecution. Local merchants may hoard provisions for sale to dealers in other Mexican ports.
The constitutionalists have withdrawn from Mazatlan except for a small force and are concentrating elsewhere. Coastal conditions are quiet as the federal gunboat Cuerrero leaves Mazatlan for Guaymas, followed by the U S cruiser Denver.
Saltillo June 1 Mexico. Gen. Felipe Angeles acting secretary of war deposed by Carranza for disobedience. Angeles a Villa partisan remains general of artillery. cabinet dismissal reduces rank. Cabrera pleads for Carranza define loyalties as 20 chiefs plan campaigns and 90 000 men mobilize for southward drive.
Co W Mills and Patrick Gilday of Clearfield Pennsylvania will go to Pittsburgh at the request of Secretary Wilson and the Pennsylvania labor commissioner to act as conciliators in the Westinghouse strike. They previously helped settle the Kanawha coal strike.
A tiny flyer attacks too close and rips an Austrian balloon, causing gas explosion above troops. Bodies burn and are mutilated on reaching ground. Thousands watch, including the wife of one victim, as tragedy unfolds near Vienna.
Nine burned bodies, a destroyed dirigible, and a wrecked biplane mark a deadly air battle during Austrian army maneuvers near Fischamend. Capt Hauswirth and Lieutenants Hofstetter Platz Hoogstra, Flatz, and others died, as experts debate whether eddies or propeller whirlwinds triggered the catastrophe. Archduke Charles Francis and ministry officials arrived to view the scene.
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