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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1914
Page
1
Dense St Lawrence River mists hindered rescue as the liner Empress of Ireland sank after a collision with the Storstad. About 300 bodies recovered. 22 saved from icy waters later died in Quebec.
The Empress of Ireland sank after a collision with the Storstad in the St Lawrence River near Rimouski. About 1,387 aboard, 433 saved, 22 of the rescued died, leaving more than 900 dead. Rescue efforts were hampered by rapid sinking and exposure, with survivors taken to Quebec.
Sunk Karluk flagship of Canada's Arctic expedition near Herald Island January 16. Capt. Bartlett reached Siberia and wired that the crew has supplies and dog teams. A steamer was to rescue them. Separate incident at Epiphany Church on G Street NW reports a boiler blast shattered windows, injured two, and left the kitchen damaged with strawberrries scattered.
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts opposes repeal and urges Congress to block the bill, citing President's error. Senator Lane of Oregon backs abrogating the Way-Paunceforé treaty, proposing an international fee system and even sinking rival ships. The debate highlights fears of foreign entanglements and tariffs as the canal tolls issue dominates Senate session.
Vera Cruz May 29 Gen Huerta, boosted by large war shipments landed at Puerto Mexico aboard Bavaria and Ypiranga, has reversed his resignation stance. Prominent citizens say Huerta told friends delegates to Niagara Falls were sent to buy time for arms. He reportedly will withdraw any mediation authority connected to his resignation offer.
Reported plan for Speaker Clark to address G A R veterans at Arlington Memorial Day exercises as President Taft had declined a similar invitation. The move sparks political maneuvering amid White House controversy, with Clark traveling from Atlantic City to Washington to deliver the speech.
Niagara Falls Ontario May 29 Consideration of a plete agreement between Huerta and the United States was halted when duan F Urquidi Carranza representative tried to present a note. Mediators refused then admitted the Carranza emissary and left. Envoys issued a statement that mediators received a communication from Gen. Carranza representatives.
First Chief of the Constitutionalists states plainly to mediators that his position is unchanged. He will not consent to an armistice and will not allow outsiders to intervene in Mexico's internal affairs. Relations with the United States are strained as the main issue remains chaotic.
The article outlines shifting Mexican politics with Gen Huerta wavering on resigning the provisional presidency while mediators at Niagara Falls await a message from Carranza. It notes U S warnings of possible war if Carranza is sidelined, Herrera denying any U S agreement, and heightened U S Carranza tensions as Villa moves to muster 20 000 men and Guaymas fights for provisions, all amid distrust and sharp notes from Carranza’s camp.
A nineteen day marriage in Flatbush ends in tragedy as Connie May Thomlinson dies in a New York hospital on her twenty second birthday after an alleged illegal operation. Dr Julius Martin and architect Donald Thomlinson are jailed, awaiting an inquest, with the husband accused of acting in concert. The couple’s wedding drew over 200 guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Burton.
Carranza informs mediators via Urquidi that he has no current invitation to send delegates to Niagara Falls talks. A second invitation might be accepted if it avoids internal Mexican affairs and calls for an armistice. Mediators eventually requested a formal reception and a reply be prepared. The piece notes Judge Douglas’s dismissal of alleged agreements and questions how US Huerta talks could bind others.
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