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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
1
A report argues the threat alone halted Dominion's discrimination campaign and reframes the narrative presented to the Senate. The piece centers on how pressure and leverage shifted policy discussions, highlighting the role of strategic testimony and influential voices in shaping outcomes.
In a defense of administration policy on tolls Senator Hoke Smith cites Britain and Canada over Great Lakes in a bid to argue against discrimination in Panama Canal tolls. He, with Borah, notes Canada’s rebates to Montreal and asserts equal treatment of U S ships, while warning retaliation could cripple trade.
Boston May 12 Thousands of people saw an experiment in advertising when an antique dealer offered a dollar bill for 9 cents outside the Boston store. The event drew crowds at 10 oclock with passersby and inquiries about the strange sale. The dealer said the stunt tested public conservatism and skepticism in valuing goods at reasonable prices.
A lost dog in Sever Corners drew a traffic officer’s attention by rubbing its nose on his leg. The clever animal refused to depart and followed Officer Marlin Maloney to Central Station, where it was held for its owner.
John R Bell 24 of 452 Ninth Street Southwest dies after a Monday quarrel at the New Commerce Building at Twenty First and I Streets NW. Coroner Nevitt to hold an inquest. a suspect is held for investigation as witnesses are to be examined. Willem M Fitzhugh, 7 years old? contractor of 726 Fifth Street NE, is hospitalized in critical condition after falling from a second story window at Twentieth and F Streets NW during a dispute with a laborer. Police report a colored laborer struck Fitzhugh before the fall and fled the scene.
Three sticks of dynamite were hurled into a bedroom occupied by Mrs Darwin Hinckley and her two daughters in Kingston New York. Violet Winchester escaped unharmed while Rena Hinckley suffered serious burns. Mrs Hinckley sustained injuries that may cause blindness as the blast wrecked the ground floor apartment.
Spanish inscription appeared on the United States embassy doorstep in Paris today declaring death to Americans. Authorities have stationed three policemen nearby to guard the area and prevent further incidents.
Democrats adopt a party program under the President to push antitrust and appropriation bills, with rural credits blocked. Representative Ragsdale charges the President with bad faith over rural credits, while Underwood pushes a rule to expedite the listed measures. The session experiences a parley over prohibition and woman suffrage, which may be delayed by procedural limits.
A Vienna cable reported Nordenskjoeld's South American expedition missing and leader Baron Erland Nordenskjoeld killed by Beni Indians. Missionary Holier in Styria relayed news from Bolivia's Beni region after days of silence, a companion died uttering the fatal words.
Archaeologists uncover the tomb of Aristomenes the famed Messenian combatant from the seventh century BCE at Rhodes. The dig by Italian excavators reveals numerous antiquities and the royal sepulcher remains intact.
May 7 Vera Cruz report says Private Samuel Parks of the Twenty-eighth Infantry was executed by a firing squad within Brig Gen Maas lines after being beaten and tortured. Funston relays that Parks wore US Army uniform, wandered into Mexican lines while sun-exposed and was treated as a spy. Dispatch notes halted mail from Vera Cruz to interior in retaliation and cites a separate Pittsburgh wedding riot leaving one dead and three wounded.
Washington Post reports a London cable says The Prince of Wales clashed with a laundry wagon driver in Oxford. Three students seized the wagon, the prince joined the fray, the driver was battered, and the royal then offered a cigar and a gold cane to ease tensions. The incident ended with both sides claiming victory.
Representatives of the Santo Domingo government and the resolutionista faction met on board the American cruiser Washington but failed to reach any agreement on terms of peace. Capt Wherle informed the Navy Department that the envoy met at his invitation and the talks were unsuccessful. Rebels reportedly could not hold Puerto Plata much longer as 34 American refugees were evacuated by the revenue cutter Seminole.
The Duchess of Marlborough welcomed hundreds of women at Sunderland House in London on May 12. The gathering, part of the nonpolitical Woman's Municipal Party, included the Countess of Granard and the Hon and Mrs John Ward.
In Juarez Mexico on May 12 reports say Villa and Carranza clash over governorships and promotions. Carranza leaves Torreon for Durango amid calls for civil government while Villa appoints Avila at Juarez and elevates Madero to brigadier general, deepening rift as Saltillo battle looms.
London May 12 The British cruiser Bristol stationed at Portsmouth was ordered to Tampico as steadily as possible. The 4800 ton light cruiser with 2000 indicated horsepower carries two 6 inch guns ten 4 inch guns and four 2 pounders and a crew of 7 sailors. Her speed is about 3 knots. The report also notes a separate rail train timetable mentioning a press train with parlor and dining cars leaving Union Station at 1 pm and arriving Baltimore at 1 50 pm with a round trip fare of 1 7e.
Theodora Roosevelt arrives in New York with scientists from the Brazilian exploration team. They insist they have charted a great river never seen by whites, collected specimens for the American Museum of Natural History, and will publish proofs after review. Roosevelt denies polities while hinting at a possible 1916 Progressive run, and addresses differing scientific opinions with firm vigor.
Page One digest covers Borgh's tolls argument collapse, Roosevelt river plan stance, Huerta demands, Zapata hold inference, and political contests. Includes European and Mexican event notes, editorials, society items, and sports/financial briefs with prominent names like Roosevelt and Huerta.
The constitutionalists reject any peace plan sharing Huerta and his followers in a provisional government. Roberto V Pesquiera, a Carraza official ally, says Huerta must go and the reforms sought for a century cannot be watered down. They insist on total victory and refuse any basis for collaboration with Huerta supporters.
In Winsted on May 2 a Torrington cinema showed a lovers scene when a little girl exclaimed Oh papa that’s what the doctor did to mamma, drawing uproarious laughter from the audience as only a faint projector sound could be heard.
Ux-President Taft learned he had received no invitation to the Vera Cruz dead memorial service held last Monday in New York. He was asked about an invitation and replied simply No.
Col Cecil Lyon of Austin Texas reports that Theodore Roosevelt will attend a State Progressive meeting here soon and in event of war with Mexico Roosevelt would organize a Rough Riders regiment with Lyon as lieutenant colonel.
Tokyo reports Admiral Count Yamamoto and Admiral Baron Saito placed on the reserve list after a conference with the premier and the emperor. No reason given for their retirement was provided.
Mediators plan provisional rule with Huerta ousted and a five member commission to govern temporarily. The dispute centers on Lobos Island seizure. Huerta insists US troops withdraw, while US stance says no withdrawal but no war. Admiral reports Mexicans free to come and go. Funston strengthens lines, no immediate attack expected. Huerta withdraws troops toward the capital as talks continue.
The Mexican crisis looms as Huerta’s possible withdrawal from mediation threatens fragile peace. Mediators sketch a five member commission to form a temporary government with Huerta and constitutionalists represented, while Niagara Falls talks may seek constitutionalist input. Officials caution that no final plan is ready, but aim to restore peace under terms acceptable to all sides and the United States. The note also records Huerta’s protest over Lobos Island seizure via a certificate signed by Lt Comdr William N Jeffere.
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