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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

10

Doubt over arms shipments rocks state department stance

Officials question the landing of arms from steamers Bavaria and Ypiranga at Puerta, Mexico. Navy and State Department confirm continued uncertainty about whether the cargo was landed while Germany and Hamburg American Line were involved. Reports tie the matter to US mediation in Mexico and possible German government influence, with no definitive confirmation yet.

United States Gen Hamburg State Department Daniels Navy Navy Department Bavaria Ypiranga Pucla Mexico Feer Canada Vera Cruz Yolranga Gla Thia Coud Pdsi Yptranga Tptranga Germany Nnd Resson Manzanile Japan Idzumo Puerto Smeking Huerta

Obituary notices from Washington area dated May 1914

A batch of death notices and funeral details lists Frances Chase Lester G Chase, John T Lements, John Thomas Slempnts, Gilbert Knffin, Edwin Ban Ford Holmes, James Rick, Rebecca Robison, Anna Webb Ros, Ida V Ticker, and James Savage. Details include residences in Washington DC and nearby Maryland, funeral times from May 2 to May 30, private and Arlington or Rock Creek or Green Mount cemetery interments, with several listings noting military or civic affiliations and family relatives invited.

Chash Trovidence Hospital Frances Lester G Chase George Zurhorst Apltol Colonial Beach Clements Mount Pleasant Street John T Feneril Arlington Cemetery Order OF the Loyal Secion United States Landery District of Columbia Washington John Thomas Feriden Mt Phearant Street National Cemetery Ariington Virginia Tommant Nfoulerin Gilbert KN Ffin Ug Volunteers Ewel Casualty Hospital James Dorsay Ewell Fiftesorn Street Glenrod Cemetery Girolard Alphonse Matra la Chene Girouard Mh Telfth Street Rock Creek Cemetery Indianapolia Ind Ottawa Canada Holmes Thirteenth Street Edwin Banford Holmes Rich Baltimore Williaw Rick Street Northwest J Wiliam Lee Wrijay Robison Rebecca W Samuel H. Robison Monroe Street Ros Laurel Ma Anna Web Ros A Pleasants Anna Auguste Webb Green Mount Cemetery Tucker Ida V Ticker Woodward Upland Road Roland Fark James Savage Helen Woodward Washington, DC

Huerta's Rule Relies on Blanquet’s Twenty‑Ninth Battalion

Refugees report an attack on Huerta’s summer home at Popotla by a faction of the Ninth Infantry. Loyal guards killed leaders, signaling anti Huerta sentiment limited to Blanquet and his battalion. Huerta relies on the Twenty-ninth to quell revolts and potentially unmake or create presidents.

Twetator Washington Post Vera Cruz Mexico City Ninth Mexican Infantry Regiment Revalied Huertas Popotla Ninth Infantry Huerta Blanquat Praetorian Guard Praetorian Guards Empire Blanquet Blanquiet

Canal Locks Report No Damage After Quake Rumors

Col Hodges inspected Gatun locks for damage after last night’s quake and found no structural damage. Sensational rumors claimed a 14 foot crack in the spillway and drops in Miraflores Lake surface, but Hodges called such reports impossible under military control. No public access to Gatun locks allowed.

Col Hodges Persat Washington Post Nama Gatun Iocks Culebra Gatun Cross Miraflores Lake

Colombian Senate Approves Second Reading of Canal Treaty

In Bogota on May 23 the Colombian Senate approved the second reading of the treaty with the United States concerning the Panama Canal by a 23 to 8 vote. The third reading was expected to occur later today.

Senate Bogota Colombia United States Panama Canal

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory Entry

Listings of multiple funeral homes and embalmers with lines for Mote WM B Sard0 Co Frank Geier s Sons Geo Zurhorst J WM Lee Thos M Hindle Br Speare Frank Speare Thos S Serg eon. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and notes on services such as cremation arrangements and livery connections.

WM. B. Sardo & CO Modern Chapel Phonn Frank Geier’s Sons Wig Seventh ST N. W Geo Pennsylvania M. Hindle Undertaker Rubeimer Fifth End Asia Sergeon Iccessor R. & Cain Seventh Street

Rebels Vein Fight Caused Mass Executions in Tepic

May 2 Nogales reports quote Gen Alvaro Obregon rebutting Admiral Howard's plea to spare federals captured at Tepic on May 24. Commanders claim 35 prisoners shot, 57 federal officers later executed near Paredon Amargos Coahuila. Women camp followers lose 35, and band members shot. Carranza orders amnesty offer days earlier.

Obregon Pareion Nogales Ariz Pleaa Howard Tepic Alvaro Obregon Pacific Teple Huerta Madero Teplice Amargos Coahuila el Paso Tve Paredon Munoz Porfirio Jaz Orgono Nune Alvarez Ernest Jano Hernandez Guardiolo Villa Carranza Tex Saltillo San Luis Potosi el Paro Panillo Natera Carrera Torres Zacatecas Pablo Gonzales Guaymas California Huesta Manuel Rivera Santianos

Villa Denies Executions In Mexico Telegram Reply

Special to The Washington Post reports Saltillo May 2 that Gen Francisco Villa denies reports of executions after the battle of Paredon. He states three generals and other officers were killed and that none of the alleged Orozco officers were executed.

Washington Post New York Villa Saltillo Mexico Francisco Villa Paredda Paredon Gondrals den Orozno

Mediators Agree On Peace Plan For Mexican Junta

Mediators settle on a neutral governing body of five to seven members to run a provisional government in Mexico City. The plan includes an election soon for president, vice president, and congress, with U S recognition possible but not guaranteed. Delegates expect a full conference and a public mediators statement tomorrow.

Mexico City Huerta Congress Washington Administration

Langley Aero Flies Vindicating Dead Inventor

Glenn Curtiss piloted Langley’s old flying machine at Hammondsport to prove the early aviation concepts of Dr Samuel Pierrepont Langley. The flight, though brief, showcased the craft’s viability and the inventor’s forward-thinking principles despite past ridicule and Langley’s death. The restored machine used Langley’s original Manly engine and reflected his attempt to launch via spring catapult rather than ground run.

Elmira Samuel Pierrepont Langley Hemmendaport Glenn Curtiss Langley Potomac River Smithsonian Institution At Washington Éta Ancreda Lews Langtey Artie Hammondsport Charles Manly The Smithsonian Institution

London engineer Demonstrates seeing by electricity for telephone users

Dr A Mhow presents a new apparatus in London enabling people with telephones to see each other by electricity. Using selenium cells and persistence of vision, the device worked at high frequency and around 50000 volts. blurred pictures were noted, but the inventor predicts future wireless visual communication, possibly in 60 years enabling London residents to witness scenes on a mid Atlantic steamer deck.

London Washington Rc A Mhow Institute of Automobile Engineers Low

Roosters Day of Doom Adopted in Pa at Institute

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania the annual normal institute adopted a resolution proposed by W Theodore Whitman to observe June 1 as Rooster Day statewide. All roosters must be killed or penned before the date to prevent overfertility of eggs. Pennsylvania a first in the East to start the practice.

Washington

Carlisle Post Urges President to Speak on Memorial Day

A Carlisle Pennsylvania Carlisle Post 2017G A R resolution urges the President to participate in Memorial Day exercises at Arlington Cemetery. The speech request notes predecessors observed the ceremony and honors the heroism of those who shed blood to preserve the nation and to honor the President himself.

Carlisle Carliste Cumberland Valley Arlington Cemetery White House

Children in Folk Lore Play at Cleveland School

The fairy play The silver Thread based on Welsh folklore was presented last night by two children of Cleveland School at Eighth and T streets northwest to support the recreation and industrial center there during summer. Movements of ocean steamers followed with arrivals and sailings listed for Graf Waldersen, La Provence, Imperator, St. Paul, Bremen, Geilte, and Adriatic among others.

Cleveland School Eighth and T Streets Northwest Graf Waldersen Hamburg New York la Provence Havre Imperator Southampton St. Paul Queenstown Bremen Geltle New “York Adriatic Liverpool Newote

Devon Horse Show Reflects Military Pageantry and Fashions

At Devon Horse Show Philadelphia socialite crowd fills boxes as mounted police and cadets from Pennsylvania Military Academy perform drills. Daughters of prominent families guide saddle ponies. Edward McLean’s High Ball wins heavyweight saddle, Sir Braxton tops green hunters, and Pandora and Adnora win tandem class. Attendees include Mrs Charles Randolph Snowden and Mrs Lawrence Beges in chic blue and white outfits amid lively commentary on costumes and equestrian results.

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Mystery of Wall Street to Broadway Chauffeur Ends in Madrid

Count Himelbauer, once linked to Wall Street splendor, died in Mount Sinai Hospital New York after a life of travel and elusive wealth. Miss Madeline Fenno of Washington denied any engagement, while Austrian nobility claims were denied by her father. The body was saved from potter’s field by Mrs C H Fenno who arranged proper burial.

Madeline Fenno Washington DC Xuimelbauer Europe Wall Street Wallstreet Broadway Ae Wen Washington Cairo Miss Fenno Himelbauer New York C T Fenna Fenna Mentone France Count Himelbauer Denes Blegfried Himelbauer Mount Sinai Hospital Madelaine Fenno C B Fenno Mass Fenno America Liverpool Austria Fenno Buffalo N& 1 New York City Portal

King's Horse Wins Rage in Surrey Foal Stakes

In London Ep Som racing Friar Marcus owned by the king won the Great Surrey Foal Stakes. If healthy he may enter next year’s classics, aiming to match Breakspear’s Derby feat. Jockey Club probes alleged derby scandal amid large field and start infractions.

Washington London Epsom Friar Marcus Jockey Club Kennymore Brakespear Durbar II

Naval Academy honors Elsberg with DAR seamanship award

In Annapolis Maryland Midshipman Edward Elsberg of Colorado was named the national society Daughters of the American Revolution honor man for the graduating class for excellence in seamanship and international law. Midshipman Ralph J Mitchell of Connecticut was elected captain of next year’s lacrosse team.

Washington Post Annapolis Naval Academy Today Edward Elsberg Colorado National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Ralph J Mitchell Connecticut Naval Academy

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