27 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
1
Mexico City reports a private warning to fire on Tampico oil tanks and river banks if garrison support from the gunboat Bravo continues. Rebels aim to devastate the region by burning 100000 barrels of oil, risking a flaming spread into Tampico.
In Chicago a wedding party auto carrying five bridesmaids was struck by a street car. The vehicle derailed, crashed four feet into an apartment building, breaking gas lines and causing an explosion that started a fire. Miss Nona Ahistrand was severely injured with four others bruised.
In Epernay on November 26 a military biplane carrying two men crashed near Chante merle, struck a hedge, and burst into flames. The craft was destroyed before rescuers arrived and both aviators were so charred they could not be recognized. Army buttons were recovered from the wreckage.
New York jurist declares future female defrauders of customs duties will face prison. Helen Pelouze fined $1000 after failing to declare gowns and jewelry aboard the Franca. Hearing for Mrs. Fleming delayed as she posts $1000 bail for December 2 on similar charges. her husband is a Virginia cement company manager.
In Schenectady New York 16000 General Electric employees who walked out Tuesday morning show no change in positions. Tonight's union conferences produced no developments. Striker numbers grew as State Labor Commissioner James M Lynch announced a mediation effort with little public interest.
A fragmentary report notes Lipton guiding the Shamrock keel casting with lead poured under guard. The building secrecy is noted, with only unmarried men employed and housed in a guarded shed during the process.
Laurel Del Nov Obadiah Williams, missing since Monday after going shooting, was found dead in the woods. A rabbit hound guarded the body. The elderly figure died of heart disease. Representative Gerry Gaining Strength from New York reports his son’s condition improving at home. Thanksgiving dinner special at Hotel Continental.
Democrats push a caucus bound currency bill with no Christmas recess unless passed. Senate sits long hours from morning until night, with a two hour dinner break, aiming to finish before holidays. Republicans object, claiming partisan pressure and undermining business confidence as veterans like Simmons defend urgent action.
A Paris cable to the New York American reports the Leiter family urging W F McCombs to accept President Wilson’s diplomatic offer. Miss Ming Williams did not bring a fortune, but Joseph Leiter offered to fund him. McCombs declined, preferring independence, straining ties with the Leitores.
Milas Nellie B Taft wife of Philip Wilbur Taft a cousin of Prof William Howard Taft died at her New York home after a long illness. A Georgetown Convent graduate and former Alumnae Association president she is survived by her husband.
In Santiago on November 26 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter Miss Margaret Roosevelt departed for Panama on their return to the United States. Col Roosevelt also left for Valparaiso to visit Southern Chile.
In Pittsburgh on November 26 Mrs. Gertrude Miller chased and struck Mrs. Caflish with a riding whip after catching her husband Charles Miller with the widow. Police detained the quartet. magistrate discharged them after hearing both sides.
In Berlin on November 26 the parliament questioned the imperial chancellor about the new German embassy in Washington. The inquiry asked why Ernest von Thne, the Prussian court architect, was trusted to draft the plans despite not entering the open competition won by Prof Binus Moehrin. The emperor had decided to proceed with Von Thne's design. The chancellor did not immediately reply. The debate touched on the American tobacco trust and whether MPs could participate in the government inquiry into its ties with the German cigarette industry.
Paris November 26 The French government is informed that J Pierpont Morgan intends to present to France a number of art objects relating to the lives of Marie Antoinette and Napoleon. These treasures were collected by his father and are to be offered to the nation.
Rumors swirl as a bridal pair from the White House plans a European voyage to Bremen aboard a Washington state ship. The President’s household has not disclosed the couple’s present location or travel details.
Dr and Mrs Francis B Sayre plan to sail from New York Saturday aboard the George Washington for Bremen. The couple, central figures at the White House wedding, aim a brief European honeymoon while remaining silent on their exact whereabouts.
London reports a naval mystery as Fleet Paymaster John Moffatt Lewis vanishes from the Gangea at Harwich with $75,000 missing. Scotland Yard takes charge as inquiries begin into the disappearance and loss.
Gen Jose Santos Zelaya former president of Nicaragua was arrested in a West End Avenue apartment by Justice Department agents. He was awakened and detained as an extradition prisoner on murder charges connected to incidents four years ago. Zelaya remained calm and declined to speak for publication. A hearing was arranged with the State Department to challenge the warrant as political in nature.
The British battleship Warsnite, costing about 14 million dollars, was launched at Devonport in front of a large crowd. It will be powered by oil engines and hold 4000 tons of fuel with eight launch guns and anti aircraft weapons. The Globe suggests the all big gun era may end as the Admiralty shifts to smaller designs amid submarine effectiveness.
London dispatch says King George directs guards to don black coats and silk hats when out of uniform in streets around Buckingham Palace. This order from the Daily Express outlines the dress code for officers in public spaces near the royal residence.
Mrs Rollinson of Statesboro Georgia swears warrants against seven men including John Lanier and Perry Rountree after masked assailants entered her home last night and whipped her with a buggy trace until she lay injured. She and her son fled and the attackers left, masks coming off midflight as she identified them. Local tension grows over mob justice concerns.
New York announced the successful close of a fort night long drive to raise four million dollars for the Young Men's Christian Association and Young Women's Christian Association. The total reached was $4,061,500 with Cleveland H. Dodge contributing about $400,000 and Miss Grace H Dodge gifting around $300,000.
Vincent Astor declares residency in Rhinebeck and pays personal taxes in Dutchess County, canceling his New York City personal assessment of 350,000. John Jacob Astor's personal property assessment of 250,000 is reduced to 170,000 by Tax Commissioner Charles T White.
Princess Louise of Belgium daughter of the late King Leopold, ordered evicted from her Paris residence Avenue du Bois de Boulogne by Paris courts. Landlord is Mrs Whitcomb, a wealthy Californian widow who left much unlivable property in Paris. Also notes Lady Idina Sackville, granddaughter of Lord Bressie, wed Euan Wallace at Christ Church Downing Street. Raven Rey Matinee and The Old Homestead listings at 215 Columbia Theatre with 2c to M1.
Republicans deride the Underwood tariff as failing to curb living costs. Rep Austin seeks a special committee. Hardwick blocks action. McReynolds gathers data on cold storage, will brief Congress. Britten cites beef prices and packer control. Gorman and MacDonald push conferences and resource monopoly probes.
Premier Asquith states the home rule bill remains in effect as of now with Ulster excluded. He signals a cautious approach, aiming to push the measure through while managing Northern opposition and broader parliamentary support. The discussion emphasizes constitutional changes and possible regional reactions.
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