No Compromise in Tolls Fight
Washington lawmakers remain fixed on repealing the Panama tolls exemption. President Wilson denies ultimatums while administration leaders deny any amendments or caucus plan. Reports cite a likely Senate majority in favor, with some Republicans wavering yet others lining up against tolls repeal. The fight centers on whether American ships pay tolls in the canal zones.
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Senators Debate Coastwise Shipping Exemption Repeal
The canals committee chairman O Gorman called for a meeting next Tuesday morning as Bryan and Secretary Bryan discussed the repeal with Senators Ashurat and Ashurst at the capitol. Ashurst said he has not changed his views. Overman of North Carolina supports repeal exemptions. Representative Moss of West Virginia introduced a resolution stating the repeal aligns with U S aims to ease talks with Great Britain and does not waive U S rights to grant toll exemptions for war vessels and commerce.
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Villa Takes Torreon After Days of Battle
After eleven days of fierce fighting constitutionalists led by General Valla announced undisputed control of Torreon. Velasco escaped with a small escort as Villa’s forces reported 1500 killed and wounded, while Federal losses topped 4,200 including prisoners. Crowds cheered Carranza as streets lit in the Mexican colors and saloons closed under mayoral order.
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Battle Rages in Torreon as Rebels Muster Around City
Descriptions from Torreon speak of intense street fighting as rebels mass near the city while federal forces hold the main thoroughfare. Reports note violent engagements and escalating crowd reactions at the gates as government troops repel assaults and seek to quell the last resistance.
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Torreon Train Brings Wounded From Villistas
From Chihuahua Mexico on April 2 reports describe the daily arrival of wounded from General Francisco Villa’s ranks. A train carried the severely injured into town where carpenters hurried to make cots as stories from the wounded emerged.
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Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses in Torreon Assault
Reports describe a two to three day clash at Torreon and Gomez Palacio where rebel forces, despite better arms, were repelled with heavy casualties. Rebels fired on their own men amid misdirected artillery and improvised bombs, while Federal garrisons, sheltered by fortifications, inflicted the decisive losses. Villa lamented the delayed assault as ammunition shipments shifted south. Separately, about two thousand Greek veterans arrived in New York aboard the Lacomia Manz to resume unsettled patrols and duties in America.
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John Lind Leaves Disturbed Mexico For Vacation
John Lind turns to the United States preferring to continue his observation work. Officials note the big request for a vacation signals Lind sees little prospect for Guerta to yield control in Mexico City. Huerta declares intent to stay, fueling belief Lind will not affect the crisis and may not return. Bryan won’t disclose Lind’s salary from the contingency fund.
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Terrazas Escapes Rebel Captors In Mexican Prison Break
New Orleans reports Luis Terrazas, wealthy Mexican prisoner of General Francisco Villa, escaped from Chihuahua captivity with aid from a servant and a traitor. He reached Saltillo after disguises, a boat train ride, and the help of a conductor, aided by a constitutionalist in exchange for cash.
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