How Huerta Prepared for Defense
Huerta relies on the cultured upper class who will fight while the peon class is hard to discipline. Recruiting to arm villages around Mexico City, and a small but capable force around the capital, Saltillo, and other states, plus a limited navy and larger aviation effort, shape his defensive plan as U S forces advance toward Mexico City.
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Scott
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Belgium
Switzerland
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Morocco
Odd Facts About Mexico
Mexico is officially Estados Unidos Mexicanos and Republica Mexicana. It covers 767,290 square miles with a max length of 1,900 miles and width of 750 miles. The coastlines total 4,574 miles on the Pacific and Gulf coasts 1,400 miles, plus 327 miles on the Caribbean.
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Mexico
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Republica Mexicana
United States
Pacific
Gulf of California
Gulf of Mexieco
Caribbean Sea
Capture of El Paso by Velasco and Villa Reported
El Imparcial claims Mexican forces under General Velasco and General Villa captured El Paso. The article says Americans were surprised and overwhelmed, with the two generals establishing headquarters in the leading hotel and negotiations leading to the southern half of the city being ceded back to Mexico.
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Mexico
el Imparcial
el Paso
Velasco
Villa
General Munguia Defense in Torreon Court Inquiry
After Torreon evacuation, General Munguia faced a court of inquiry with a proposed execution. His defense argued he could not engage rebels in open battle as they fought in loose formation and would melt away if his troops scattered. He claimed he needed to keep units cohesive and prevent officers from being shot.
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Torreon
Munguia
Good Idea in Toledo Blade Opinion
A concise editorial note from the Toledo Blade discusses the balance between a man and his conscience, noting that conscience sometimes calls for an apology and the need to reconcile inner beliefs with actions.
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Toledo
Time to Change
Charlie born in the city had never worn overalls in his four years. On a summer country visit he wore them for the first time and a horse in a field neighed as he looked down at the garments. He ran to his mother demanding they be removed because they made a horse laugh.
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Charlie
No Chances for Him
A dealer in a small town offers a suit length for ten bob to an Irish passerby. Pat quips that even tuppence could not buy the makings of a topcoat for an elephant, let alone leggings for a canary, this minute.
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Pat
Tuppence
Kill the Flies Now and Prevent Disease Ad
A DAILY FLY KILLER will kill thousands and last all season. All dealers can obtain six units with express paid for one dollar. H. Somers at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY advertises this fly killer.
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H. Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y. Ady
Real Meaning of Leisure According to Deacon Paha
Deacon W. C. Paha says leisure is not loafing but a chance to do tasks you have postponed. He urges using spare time to tackle projects and personal goals, emphasizing purposeful activity over idleness.
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Deacon W. C. Paha
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