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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1914

Page

10

Occupation of Mexico and US policy debate 1914

The piece argues for decisive US action in Mexico, warning that recognizing Villa or Carranza would prolong anarchy. It stresses that the United States must secure order, protect lives and property, and consider swift military and political steps, including possible intervention and canal sovereignty rights. It cites Knox on sovereignty and tolls, warns against delaying action, and critiques foreign influence while urging prompt war measures.

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Countess de Pourtalès noted as Paris society pillar and ally

The death of Countess Edmond de Pourtalès in Paris last week ends a storied life. Her intimate ties with Queen Alexandra and Empresses, her role in restoring imperial property after 1870, and her salon’s influence on Paris fashion marked a career of diplomacy, wit, and cross border kinships spanning France Germany Austria and the United States. Her sons and daughters marry into notable lines, and the Pourtalès name remains widely represented in Europe and America.

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Caucus Schedules Open Ended Adjournment After Capitol Confab

A Democratic caucus set for tomorrow night is not expected to endorse a plan that would shorten the current session. Instead, observers foresee the caucus pushing adjournment well past the steering committee’s date. The forecast rests on considerations beyond the policy framework from the Capitol White House conference.

White House

One-Armed Dick Hooper Shines In Texas Club Outfield

Dick Hooper, a one-armed center fielder for Texas University, stars in the outfield and at bat. He handles himself remarkably well, makes spectacular catches, and hit two singles in Fulton against William Jewell, with an 0.88 batting average in Missouri games and a home run threat.

Yelk Hooper Texas Club Ousmb Je Dick Hooper Texas U Hooper Fulton William Jewell Missouri

Somnambulistic insanity defense in Chicago murder trial

William Keith stands trial in Chicago as his lawyers present a somnambulistic insanity defense claiming he dreamed he killed Walter Paul. Prosecutors note the revolver and coroner's report contradict the dream theory while expert counsel aided by James A Patten examines alleged Alabama sleepwalking links.

Chicago Recont Herald William Keith Walter Paul Kaith West Side Paul

Few Paris Women Want Vote Despite Feminist Push

A New York Times report notes a Paris experiment by Le Journal and feminist groups asking women if they would vote if allowed. More than 0 booths invited all women to cast a paper indicating voting desire, yet fewer than 1704 of over a million women responded, despite weeks of campaigning.

Paris Cable New York Times le Journal Faris Chamber of Deputies

Corpse Rides In An Auto Through Muddy Roads

Great Garrington Massachusetts dispatch reports David Walchawski aged 62 died at Sandisfield. No undertaker would drive to the house because of rough roads and mud, so an automobile carried the corpse on the rear seat with two friends. It was encoffined in Great Barrington and shipped by train to New York for burial. Spectators were startled by the sight of the funeral car through streets.

Great Garrington Mass N World David Walchawski Sandisfield Great Barrington New York

Miss Lettie Brotoeck Injured by needles Accident

In Spring Grove a millinery clerk Miss Lettie Brotoeck became a human porcupine when a box of crochet needles toppled from a high shelf. Four needles drove into her scalp and a surgeon had to remove the barbed points.

York Philadelphia Record Lettie Brotoeck Bpring Grove

Hungry rat turns on gas in Indiana home

An Indiana couple, Mr and Mrs F M Brown of Wabash, were found unconscious after a rat crawled onto a gas range valve and released gas while attempting to steal bacon. Brown summoned help before collapsing, saving the scene from tragedy.

Indiana Chicago Inter Crean F M Brown Brown

Full Course Dinner for 20 Cents Offered by Cambridge Trade School

The Boston Post reports Cambridge Trade School for Girls offers a full coursed dinner for 20 cents, from tomato purée to crackers and cheese, prepared and served by the school's cooking class. Principal Miss Maude Deehan notes the school processed 000 worth of business last year across departments, with meals costing about 280 for fourteen people. Other items include playful glimpses from Baltimore and Philadelphia papers, reflecting social humor and politics in brief snippets.

Boston Post Carbridge Trade School Cambridge Trade School Maude Deehan

Baltimore Hospital Restores Man's Face After Saw Injuries

Sant Ross Alien of Whitby Canada slated for discharge by month end as hospital surgeons at St Joseph's complete nose and lip reconstruction begun after a circular saw incident left him badly mutilated. The procedure included reshaping lips, grafting forehead cartilage and securing skin to form the new nasal structure.

Baltimore Sant ‘Ross Whitby Canada St. Joseph’s Hospital Allen Log Mill St Joseph's

Large Profits From Waste at National Association Banquet

At the first annual banquet of the national association of waste material dealers in New York City this week it was revealed that the group handles about 700 million dollars in annual business through collecting and utilizing waste products. Cottonseed oil and cotton seed, once waste, are now valued at five million dollars yearly in the United States. Curtis Guild noted we export sisal strings to Europe for tooth brushes and repurpose old brushes and European stockings for other uses, highlighting a shift in waste economics and global trade. The speaker referenced humorous motions and included rhymes about geography and industry in a broader reflection on waste and reuse.

Bradstreet Na- Hons! Association of Waste Material Dealery New York City United States Curtis Guild Russia Europe

Argentine killer admits murders for hire in brutal labor camps

A man linked to sixteen found dead men on the upper Parana River reportedly confessed to several killings as part of his work for others. He claims he acted under orders, reflecting a brutal system of slavery among workers on Paraguan tea plantations and timber outfits, with additional reports of harsher conditions in camps across Paraguay and Brazil. Investigators, aided by Argentine detectives, probe the case amid claims of widespread abuse.

Bueyon Aires New York Times Parana

Plea for Becker Cell draws death house crowd at Sing Sing

New York Tribune notes Sing Sing death house overcrowding as 50 condemned prisoners are moved to Clinton to create space for new arrivals. Among those awaiting fate are Tomlins and other famed inmates who pressed for news of Becker trial dives in a crowded, wary corridor.

Bucky New York ‘Tribune Newton Tomlins George Stoney Folnt Sing Sing Charles Becker John Cargin Becker Clancy Tomling Cale Tomlins Clinton Prison

Detective's Shadowing Report Used in Divorce Case

Alger C Aiken, a private detective, detailed surveillance of a husband by his wife Virginia Aiken in a circuit court divorce. The report noted a car trip on Shall road with the shadowed man, the wife, and several women returning the next morning as part of evidence leading to the decree.

Haltmors Sun Alger C Aiken Virginia Aiken Mrs Aiken Cullch Vickers Aiken Shall Road

Dog Faithful But Attacks Barber in Strood Incident

London reports a retriever accompanying Henry Merritt James Coliier attacked the barber during a haircut at Strood. As the barber used scissors the dog sprang forward biting his face causing severe injuries. Merritt is hospitalized.

London New York Times Strood Henry Merritt James Coliier Merritt

Rattlesnake Bite Triggers Temporary Insanity in Oregon Girl

Bertha Sehimke, arraigned for examination, reportedly suffered a rattlesnake bite two years ago that caused temporary insanity. Doctors say treatment may restore her mind. she may be sent to a sanitarium.

Dispatch Oregonian Bertha Sehimke Sanitarium

Weather and Tide Table with Sunday Forecast Notes

The Sun and Tide table reports sunrise at 8 am and sunset at 7 pm with local tides and weather conditions across the middle plains, Rocky Mountain region, and Great Lakes area. It notes a Western disturbance moving east with unsettled weather, showers likely in Tuesday in the Chin valley and southern states, and cooler conditions spreading from the Ohio and Mississippi valleys toward the southern plains by Tuesday.

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Americans Flee Yucatan as Mexican Unrest Grows

The article reports that only two Americans remain in Yucatan and Campeche as locals threaten expatriates. It notes their departure from Merida aided by the U S and German officials, the lack of safe transport, and that two Americans stayed, including former Consul Edward H Thompson and Miss Kellogg, while foreign influence and Huerta’s regime fuel danger. It also mentions a broader European impact on business as the war talk continues and political arguments over free tolls and railroad policy dominate headlines.

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