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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1913

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Huerta Candidacy Question Said Settled by Gamboa

Mexico City reports Gen. Huerta to be replaced as candidate by a provisional president. Gamboa, minister of foreign affairs, relayed assurances to Nelson O'Shaughnessy and Secretary Bryan that Huerta will not stand. Wilson administration seeks a guaranteed, fair election and possible armistice, with Lind in contact on ongoing negotiations.

Lind Wilson W. B. Hale White House Huerta Leresumo Frevino Orne Va Oy Flewan Linih Woleson Ais Omirasl Mesivv Vonstetbos United States Meatar Ftuerla Unite Federico Gamboa O'Shaughnessy Gamboa Mw Fan Nelson Oshaushessy Raskent Vera Cruz O'Spanstinesay Bryan Agone Corea Sroighnesas Gamboa Melo Mexico DC Tha Na Ciaa Foreign Office WoMro Ivsnaughnes Gen Eberts Secon Will Tained Tel Gambwa Mexico Iberta Iim Giamboa People of Mr. O'Shaughnessy Mr. Gambna Frederick Gamboa Genonimo Trevino Mexico City Washington William Bayard Hale Cornish N. H Lt 13 O’shaugness W. W Canada Galveston

Raid Near Lind Covers Uprising and Refugee Plight

Vera Cruz reports detail a raid near a plantation linked to contract labor, with a bandit attack killing the overseer and looting 2000 pesos. John Lind and Rear Admiral Fletcher return from the Hermosa plantation as refugees swell Vera Cruz, reflecting labor conditions and peonage fears.

Vera Cruz Wilson John Lind Fletcher Vista Hermosa Minnesota Mr. Lind Lind Mexico R. M. Emery

Navy enlistment row over aptitude tests blocks two NC candidates

The Senate naval affairs committee declined to rule on Secretary Daniels action to remove the aptitude and efficiency test from marine corps examinations for commissions. Daniels argued the test disadvantaged enlisted men. two North Carolina candidates Bourne and Turnage were restored while Foster rose on merit. The case remains unresolved with protesters urging recognition.

Senate North Carolina Washington Bay Daniels Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Marine Corps Daniela Poe John C. Foster Lincoln Karmany Yeoman Foster Arthur Kingston Buffalo Lyle H. Miller Lexington Samuel L. Howard District of Columbia Ethelbert Talbot Bethlehem Louis M. Bourne, Jr Asheville N. C Allen H. Turnage Farmville Louis E. Fagar, Jr O'Gorman New York Foster

Navy officer disputes academy marks for aptitude and efficiency

The speaker argues that marks on aptitude and probable efficiency were unfairly lowered for three Naval Academy candidates who bilged on arithmetic. He supports admitting only those who pass the academy while advocating fairness for applicants, noting past records and written exams.

Foster Naval Academy Marine Corps

Latticed Skirts Spark Crowd in Pittsburgh Fashion Show

In Pittsburgh on September 3 the latest lattice gowns drew huge crowds as three young women wore latticed skirts with slashed hems and bright ribbon lattice. Flesh tinted hose glimpses caused police to disperse the crowd as spectators followed the procession onto a street car. A similar scene in Sharon, Pa featured George Jackson in a slit white serge suit revealing pink silk stockings and inciteful taunts as police intervened to protect him.

Pittsburgh Fifth Avenue Sharon George Jackson Jackson Horrie

Dr Mary Walker Repels Oswego Raid At Fort

Special to The Washington Post from Syracuse on September 3 reports Dr Mary Walker resisting town authorities attempting to serve a warrant for assault on Princess Fredericka Nicholas. She denies the claim, denounces the claimant’s title, and questions the Prince Nicholas connection, noting his Grecian descent and Rutland residence.

Washington’ Post Syracuse Princesa Fredericka Nicholas Mary Walker Oswego

THREE WOMEN FLY IN WORLD RECORD FLIGHT

Ruth Law, sister of Rodman Law, set a world's record for women passengers in an aeroplane at Garden City field. A ten minute flight carried Pearl McGrath and Mrs. Richard R. Sinclair, with McGrath on the lower wing. Maximum altitude reached about 300 feet.

New York Ruth Law Rodman Law Garden City Law Pearl McGrath Richard R. Sinclair Sinclair Helen Marts Baltimore

Roosevelt Says He Would Not Fight Mexico Alone

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt warned that a war with Mexico would be a limited, second war for capable officers. He said he would not take part unless Japan joined or large territorial gains or naval bases were pledged to the South, according to a report from Williams via Hopi sources.

Wiliams Aziz Mexico Theodore ‘Roosevelt Japan Hualpai

Silk and Linen Robbery During Moving Train Heist

Three men on an express wagon driven by a galloping horse kept pace with a Northeast freight, opened a car door, and stole silk and linen worth unknown as a detective fired a shot but the robbers fled when the train pulled away faster than the horse. suspects Louis Mooty and Roger Mulchy are implicated.

Louis Mooty Roger Mulchy New York Central Eleventh Avenue

Race Store Across Sea Harjes Heir Wins

New York reports Mr and Mrs H J Harjes rushed from Paris to New York with their newborn son to secure American citizenship. They arrived with six hours to spare as the Morgan Harjes finance family celebrates the birth of another American-born child.

Harjes New York H. J. Harjes Paris

Terrific hurricane devastates Hampton Roads region

Heavy hurricane floods Norfolk area with ships swamped and homes wrecked. Fort Monroe suffers unroofed officers quarters and a 200 soldier shelter building roof blown. Ocean View and Virginia Beach cottages toppled while Tarboro and Edgecomb report deaths and Norfolk rains cause million in losses. Norwegian sailor Neils Larsen drowns returning to Lena. Damage runs into millions across northeastern North Carolina.

Virginia Carolina Seaboard Fort Monroe Ocean View Virginia Beach Norfolk Newport News Carolina North Carolina Chesapeake Bay Fortress Monroe Hampton Roads Badger Nebraska Old Point Wyoming Hampton Creek Neils Larsen Lena Tarboro N. C Ives W. R. Williams Hampton Williams Wiliams Harry Howe William H. Garrett Raleigh Edgecomb Persquimdns Hertford Hatteras Caroling

Public Hearing Set On Bar Harbor Wreck Inquiry

Twenty one dead and five dying after the Bar Harbor Express wreck near New Haven prompts an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. Commissioner McChord will lead a Friday start to probe causes in operation and management, with coroner inquest and witness secrecy continuing.

New Haven Conn Bar Harbor New York Belnap Interstate Commerce Commission Mix Miller White Mountain Express Murray C. C. Hivelychlo McChord Belnap Nay Elliott Public Service Commission Flagman Murray Tey A. A. Alling Belhap Willctt Springfield White Mountain Maine Beer - Employed Sa

Huerta Yields Point Wilson Hears Rebel Raid Near Lind

Page one reports Huerta yielding ground as Wilson hears of rebel raids near Lind. Daniels aids enlisted Marines as Naval vessels encounter storm. New Haven wreck inquiry is rigidly pursued. Society notes include a woman labeled as blackmailer and a court frees Thaw.

Huerta Wilson Lind Daniels New Haven Newlands H. A. Willard McAdoo Newport Gaynor Financial News of Alexandria Congress Newman

Strike Oil In Hanover Yields Daily 300 Barrels

German well at Hanover yields about 20 barrels daily since August 30. Discovered at 1,690 feet while boring for potash. Oil described as of good quality. Dispatch from Berlin transmitted via National Zeitung.

Berlin Hanover National Zeitung

Society Woman Charged With Writing to Claim Fiance

Elyria society woman Margaret A. Carter pleaded not guilty to using the mails to defraud. Bail set at 10000, she remained jailed after arrest for writing to Miss Huntington claiming the fiances would be taken unless paid. Investigators say multiple residents in northern Ohio received similar threats in the case.

Elyria Ohio Miss Huntington Cleveland United States Edward Co. Daust Margaret A. Carter W. Huntington Busineas Great Lakes Elyria Society John Huntington Carter Misa Huntington Briarcliffe School New York Asheville N.C Dwight Dawley Wheeling W. Va Dawley Rose Alburn Postoffice Cochran and Owen

Albany Youth Confesses Desecration at Cemetery

John Stephens aged 19 son of a Albany merchant admitted tearing up a grave at Pauline Blum’s burial site to stop waste and recover valuables. A visiting workman found the disturbed grave with the body at one end buried deeper and missing a finger earring and the inner coffin. The incident followed a physician cited motive of preventing waste due to a diseased mind.

Albany N. Yo John Stephens Pauline Blum Stephens Zeller Gut Phyalci

Laveyers Downcast Over Rail Road Claim in Habeas Corpus Case

Judge Trembles sustains habeas corpus as law denies appeal from Board of Inquiry. Thaw comments that “Those higher up are going to railroad him” reflecting tension in the pursuit of justice. English justice faces scrutiny as the case unfolds.

Thaw Breaks Down Blaming Malign Fate

Special to The Washington Post reports Harry K Thaw suffering a nervous breakdown as he nears retirement. He laments the notion of an assassination plot and fears fate will thwart his happiness, vowing to prevail over his enemies in time.

Washington Post Harry HK

Thaw Taken to Coaticook After Canadian Custody

Harry K Thaw was seized by immigration authorities after a three minute liberty following a habeas corpus ruling in Sherbrooke Quebec. He is detained in Coaticook awaiting a special board of inquiry with possible deportation to the United States. lawyers express concern over the immigration act and potential court action.

Coaticook Quebec Harry Kendall Thaw Sherbrooke William Travers Jerome Dominion Immigration Grand Trunk Railway Vermont Aileas New York Matteawan Asylum Thaw Canada Jerome John Boudreau Matthew Hutchinson District of St. Francis Lberty W. K. McKeown Dominion W. L. Shurtleff Ottawa

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