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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1914

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British Move to Oust Huerta New Mexican Government Aid Discussed

Negotiations in Washington involve President and Sir Lionel Carden on backing a new Mexican regime to topple Huerta. British influence cited as guiding diplomacy and the plan may include financial support from various powers to crush the rebellion. The Benton incident linked to the administration’s shift, with Mexico City seen as pivotal in the crisis.

White House Lionel Carden Huerta Benton Mexice City

Huerta Haiti? Mexican politics and rope costs tale

President Huerta claims rebels cost 18 cents each in a controversial remark as Britain pressures for a peaceful Mexican settlement. The article outlines diplomatic maneuvers involving Sir Lionel Carden, Carranza, and Villa, with focus on Mexico City as the key to pacification and potential U.S. recognition of a new government.

Wealee Marth Huerta Jone Carranza Villa Benton Wilson Carden Yiey Lionel Carden Great Britain Gengard Mi Ocieola Harnely Sionel Carden Daud Vie Ly Mexico Caad Pacificatom of Mexico City Giverta

Huerta Rejects Mediation and Elevates MilitaryRanks

Mexico City reports President Huerta rejects mediation by any government including Latin American nations. He states such offers would not be tolerated. Huerta also issues a decree creating five division generals and ten corps generals, promoting Pascual Orozco Jr. and signaling plans for a federal bank.

Mexico City Mexico Huerta Chile Argentina Brazil Pascual Orozco

Boy battles with rat in Huntington hospital visit

Lyell Simmons a 9 year old boy is in serious condition after an encounter with a vicious rat. He attempted to catch the rodent when it bit his hand and then again attacked his face and neck. He was rushed to Huntington General Hospital where the wounds were cauterized.

Washington Post Huntington Lyell Simmons Huntington General Hospital

Robbers Hold Up Factory Paymaster In St Louis

In St Louis on March 6 two armed thieves robbed John Lucas pay master of Brown Shoe Company of 10615 dollars outside a branch office. They fled in Lucas’s car, forced the chauffeur to drive, fired at pursuing police, while Lucas and an assistant hid the money and two valises. Helen Van Cleave, a factory operator, identified one bandit as a man who had earlier applied for work.

St.Louis John Lucas Brown Shoe Company Tuucas Lucas Helen van Cleave

SLAIN IN SPEEDING ENGINE STOPS TRAIN AND SURRENDERS

A freight train wrecks into a fatal duel as engineer Marshall Baskin kills fireman M. E. Cole during a quarrel aboard a northbound freight near Scoba Miss. Baskin surrenders to officers after stopping the train. no witnesses with cases reported as the crew is detained pending investigation.

The Washington Post Mobile Ala Scaoba Miss Here M. E. Cole Meridian Misa Marshall Baskin Cole Baskin Killig

Rockefeller Heads to Daytona for Golf Amid Snow

John D. Rockefeller travels to Daytona Florida with a valet carrying golf clubs. Report notes the trip follows days of heavy snow making golf at Pocantico Hills state unsuitable due to the heat and snow.

Pocantico Hills Estate New York Tohn D. Rockefeller Daytona Flo Frockefeller Florida Pocantico State

Senate Committee Takes Up Chilton Panacea Compromise

The committee will consider a compromise repeal measure tied to President aims. Underwood plans to speak and vote against the administration proposal for the first time. Knowland will file a minority report.

Chilton Panama Suggesta Underwood Knowland Adamson California Adamted Anti Adameon

Debate Over Hay-Pauncefote Treaty And Canal Honor

A fragment quotes a speaker condemning foreign objections to American canal policy. The text argues the United States should act on principle, even if it risks retaliation, and favors abolishing the canal rather than surrendering national honor. It urges avoiding a debatable position that could provoke friction.

Apy Hay-Pauncefote

Wilson to Test His Eyes for Annual Inspection

President Wilson departs for Philadelphia to undergo his annual ocular inspection by an oculist, a routine visit he has reportedly avoided announcing in advance. He will return tonight, continuing a long habit of secrecy regarding such health checks.

Philadelphia Wilson

Toll tolls repeal fight moves through Congress

Washington reports indicate both Democratic and Republican polls show broad support for repealing toll exemptions in the Panama Canal act. House committee favors a repeal bill while Senate considers a flat repeal or a compromise allowing presidential toll regulation. Leaders in both chambers push for rapid action with votes likely next week.

Wilson Congress House Committee On Interstate Commerce Senate Polita Tion House Sénate Chilton West Virginia

Major Koehler Trial At Fort Terry Sparks Allegations Of Wives Influence

Major Benjamin A Koehler suspended commander at Worth Terry Fort Terry Island is on court martial for conduct unbecoming an officer with witnesses alleging influence from wives of enlisted men. The case features investigations into friendships at the fort and statements overheard aboard a government tug. Witnesses from multiple forts are expected, and an assistant was sent to Fort Terry to aid the defense.

Washington Post New London, Conn Benjamin A. Koehler Worth Terry Elum Iisland Untis Tela Fort Terry United States Joehler James J. Mayes Governors Island Roy R. Lyon Maj. Koehler Fort Maj. Kotler

Moore Asked to Resign Over Patent Case

Charley C Moore, assistant in the bureau of chemistry, has been asked to resign by Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture. The charge concerns securing a patent eight years ago alleged to violate bureau rules. Moore, linked with Dr. Harvey W Wiley's tenure, says no official notice has been received and he plans to meet Secretary Houston to determine the department's stance.

Wiley Houston Charley C Moore Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agricultur 8 Moore Chemistry Bureau Harvey W Wiley Carl L. Alsher Bureau

Senate Committee Passes Amended District Supply Bill

The Senate appropriations committee rejected House attack lines and kept the half and half pay plan intact. They added 1 709 106 to the measure, funded a new municipal hospital at Fourteenth and Upshur and a new Eastern High School site. Gas merger provisions keep Washington in ownership of Georgetown assets with gas priced at 83 cents per thousand cubic feet. District commissioners receive raises to 6000 a year and street paving funds are allocated including Seventh Street repaving.

Wash Georgetown Gas Companies Gallinger Hospital Borland Street Senate Committee On Appropriations District of Columbia National Capital Senate House Washington Borland Sihother Georgetown Post Washington Company Georgetown Company Georgetown Corporation Washington Orapantre Tunicipal Hospital Anacostia River National Guard Benning Road Eastern High School Fourteenth and Upshure Streets Washington Asylum Gallnger Hospital New Hampshire Lng Congress Lane Oregon Seventh Street

Man 83 Confesses to Wife Murder From 1885

In Urle Pennsylvania the Rev John B Cook told District Attorney J O Walt that John Turner aged 83 confessed to murdering his wife at Linesville in 1885 He had been ill and reportedly confessed to the minister Turner says he struck his wife with a club while they lived in Linesville He was tried at Meadville but acquitted by family testimony The authorities were notified of the alleged confession

Urle John B. Cook Methodist Episcopal Church Girard, Pa J.O. Walt John Turher Linesville Turner Cook Turnerg Meadville

Thaw Lawyer Disbarred for Inducing Star Witnesses

New York court's appellate division disbarred Martha Hart Ridge, counsel for Harry K. Thaw, for spending about 39000 to induce women witnesses to leave New York City. The ruling held she squandered funds to influence testimony at Thaw's early trial for the killing of Stanford White.

City Court York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Dippellate Division Supreme ‘Court Hartridge Thaw

Diplomacy's Real Secret Not to Tell Truth Says Sir Edward

Sir Edward Ash chancellor says diplomacy hinges on making others believe facts not reveal truth. Fragmentary note mentions Baltimore and Ohio, trains schedule, and a Sunday plan.

Trith Sir Edward Ash Andy

Boy saved from panther near Narrows mountaintop

In Beistel Virginia Arthur Potts Jr. 13 narrowly escaped a ferocious panther while playing near his home at a woodpile. A large hound leaped the path, the panther clawed the dog, and the father fired but missed. The panther has been sighted several times in recent weeks nearby.

Potts

U S backs down on tolls says Count von Reventlow

Berlin reports Count von Reventlow, naval expert, views Wilson’s move on tolls as a historic U S concession to England. He notes the shift from absolute sovereignty to dependence on other powers and questions English public opinion on removing the telegram in exchange for a murdered Englishman.

Count von Reventlow Washington Post Berlin United States England Wilson

Twenty Convicts Ordered Sterilized Under New Iowa Law

Des Moines March reports that the State board of control issued orders to sterilize twenty convicts at Fort Madison penitentiary and Anamosa reformatory under a new law. E H Ryan, inmate at Fort Madison, is prepared to seek an injunction to block enforcement.

Des Moines Iowa Fort Madison Anamosa State Board of Control E. H. Ryan State Board

Reserve banks sites named in currency law report

A Washington Post special from New York says Richmond Atlanta and Dallas were selected for Federal reserve bank locations under the new currency law, with New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis San Francisco also listed. It notes Richmond as home to currency commissioner John Skelton Williams and hints Baltimore and Washington areas as part of the broader district.

Washington Post New York New York Herald Washington Rays United States Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Organization Commission Herald Boston Philadelphia Richmond Atlanta Dallas Chicago Sineinnau Minneapolis San Francisco Tainty John Skelton Williams Fee Baltimore

British to Get Huerta Out Major Koehler Denies Charges

In today’s index several items include British moves to depose Huerta and denials by Major Koehler regarding charges. The page notes Senate amendments to a district bill and other political developments across Washington.

Huerta Pax Koehler Senate House Clabaugh Paul George W. Vanderbilt Barry N.Y Belmont Grain Board Virginia

Chief Justice Clabaugh Dies After Heart Attack

Chief Justice Harry Clabaugh of the District Supreme Court was en route to Georgetown University to deliver a final lecture when he suffered a heart attack and died at his home. He leaves a wife and two daughters, with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Harry Heh Clavaugh District Supreme Court Georgetown University Law School Clabaugh Mintwood Place Ae Lee Sareeee Justice Clabaugh B. T. Lemberton Beale Bloomer Washington George Clabaugh Omaha Nebr Addawell Hewson Philadelphia G. W Ehen Clabaugh Cumberland Baltimore Loyola College Pennsylvania College Bernard Carter Maryland Law School of Maryland University McKinney Supreme Court of District of Columbia Bingham Roosevelt Supreme Court of the District Republican State Committee of Metropolitan Club Chevy Chase, University Justice Clahaugh The Supreme Court Job Barnard Thomas H. Andrews Ashley M. Gould Daniel Thew Wright Wendell P. Stafford

President Appeals to Loyal Troops in Brazil Barracks Address

Special Cable reports from Rio de Janeiro that Brazil's president urged officers and troops to stay loyal and sought peace as government efforts to prevent a clash between rebels and state forces continue in Ceara. Rio remained quiet with martial law in effect and the government claiming full control of the situation.

Brazil Rio Janeiro Ambassador da Gama

Royal splendor at Buckingham Palace court scene

At Buckingham Palace, American women of note attended the second court of the season. Mrs Walter Hines Page hosted and engaged guests including Mrs Willard and Miss Belle Willard, with Mrs Clarence Moore and Miss Frances Moore. Attendees wore elaborate gowns, diamonds, and jeweled accoutrements as kings and queens, diplomats, and nobility observed the glittering ceremony.

Washington Post London Buckingham Palace George Walter Hines Page Royal House Grenadier Guards Duchess of Portland Lichnowsky Brussels Marie Antoinette Frances Moore Washington Morton Dexter Mary Dexter Boston Clarence Moore Joseph Willard Madrid Dexter Morten Dexter Hoston

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