Americans Seized From Train by Mexican Soldiers
Washington reports that American refugees and other foreigners were detained at Aguas Calientes by Mexican troops after being dragged from a train bound for Vera Cruz. Protest from Alfred Doert, head of the American Smelting and Refining Co., led to a request for release. About 400 more Americans arrived in Vera Cruz from Mexico City. Local police intervened to prevent mob violence and the detainees are held at the smelter for protection.
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State Department
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Calientes
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Vera Cruz
Gaston Schrantz
United States
Cansul Canada
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Incarnacion
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Tridoday Lieyes
Mexico
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France
Germany
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Spain
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Martial Law for Ulster Expected as Troop Move Reported
London reports confirm authorities plan to deploy troops into Ulster with strong rumors that martial law will be proclaimed there. The notice notes preparations and official anticipation from April 27.
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London
Ister
Ready for Action Sailors Load Supplies on New York
Sailors rush to prepare the battleship New York in the Brooklyn yard loading essential supplies for imminent operations. The crew works under tight schedules as cranes move pallets and rigging tightens. Local observers report heightened security and stable weather aiding the effort.
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New York
Brooklyn Yard
Huerta Aggets Mediation Offer in Mexican Crisis
Washington April 37 Spanish ambassador Jino says Mexico City reports General Huerta accepted mediation from Argentina, Brazil and Chile to seek an amicable settlement of the U S Mexico dispute. The ambassador regards the information as authentic and expects further steps this week.
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Mexico
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Prisoner Burton Wilser Among Refugees Near Vera Cruz
Lincoln April 27 A US-educated refugee Burton Wilser described as an American in Mexico City was detained near Vera Cruz after fleeing refuge camps. He reportedly sought safety for his wife and children and is connected to communications with Secretary of State.
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Burton Wilser
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University of Nebraska
FW. Lehmer
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Mexico
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Martial Law Halts Sniping at Vera Cruz Amid Turmoil
Foreign consuls gathered at military HQ urge rapid action to curb Mexican gun violence. American Marines to patrol rooftops only at designated points after 7:30 pm, with shoot to kill orders for sniping. Vera Cruz under martial law as Rear Admiral Fletcher assumes direct control. local press restrictions loom.
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General Bailey Leads Troops Invasion Of Mexico
General Bailey predicts imminent army invasion and states he will lead troops into Mexico. The report cites official plans and the central command's readiness to deploy forces across the border in response to escalating tensions and strategic objectives.
Flag Torn Down by Feds at Monterey
Washington reports United States Consul General Philip C. Hanna in Monterey was humiliated and jailed by Mexican federal officials on April 22, held until constitutionalists captured the city. A federal officer ordered the flag’s removal, mobbed the consulate, and troops burned and tore flags. Hanna was later moved to the penitentiary and state palace, then evacuated as constitutionalist forces prevailed after a five day assault.
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Washington
United States
Philip C. Hanna
Monterey
Bryan
Luisi Hanna
Alvarez del Cas
Consulate General
Tewken
Soderats
Red Cross Figures Warned at Tampico Port Crisis
Passengers aboard the Esperanza report they felt exposed as US warships Dolphin Chester and Des Moines withdrew. Mexican gunboats at Tampico threatened to sink two small American vessels, the Wild Deck and Wakiva, while Red Cross attendants were shot near Vera Cruz. A wounded American prisoner’s bullet pierced a port hole as Esperanza left. Esperanza to Nogales trains moved to evacuate Americans from Sonora and Yaqui valleys.
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Vera
Amer
Dolphin
Chester
Des Moines
Statem
Wild Deck
Mexican Gunboats At ‘Tampico
Red Crase
Vera Crug
Vera Cruz
Bankers Under Arrest in Mexican Financial Clampdown
Vera Cruz reports state that E. M. Vandant and all trustees of Mercantile Banking and Mexico City Banking were arrested for refusing to fund the Mexican government. American stores faced raids as Mexican forces seized private powder magazines at Ysleta twelve miles east, with deputy sheriffs firing and Troop A rushing to the scene.
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Berg
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E. M. Vandant
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Tarai
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