Mexican steamer sunk by harbor mine amid anti American events
In the coast report the Mexican steamship Luelin is said sunk today in port by the explosion of two mines planted for the protected cruiser Raleigh. No loss of life is noted. The steamer belonged to the Pacific Railway company. Cassasus ordered to Washington as ex ambassador Lozquin D Cassas hurried to Washington from Carlavada for undisclosed mission. An anti American parade in Mexico City saw Bishop Manuel Rivera Roman Catholic leader of Queretaro die suddenly while driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cific
Luelin
United States
Raleigh
Pacific Railway Company
Cassalus
Washington
Mexico City
Lozquin D Cassas
Carlavad
Mexico City Way
Manuel Rivera
Queretara
Prayers for Peace Urged by Cardinal Gibbons Telegram
Baltimore letter describes Cardinal Gibbons urging prayers for a peaceful resolution to the Mexican crisis. The reply thanks for sympathy and notes prayers continually offered and pilgrimages to the Shrine of Guadalupe. The message emphasizes shared nation loyalty and prayerful unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Way
Win Beng
Mora Y del Rio
Mexico
Rome Editor Praises Wilson Policy On Mexico Crisis
A Giornale D Italia editorial in Rome lauds the United States for its Mexican policy. It argues Washington saved constitutional government and credits Wilson and Bryan with major peace efforts. The piece notes America championed equal representation for Latin republics at The Hague and invited Mexico to a third peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Wilson
Giornale D
Italia
United States
George Washington
Mexico
Washington
America
The
Hague
Bryan
Mexicans lay mines in inlet to Tampico
Washington reports to the navy department from Rear Admiral Mayo say Mexican federals mined the Panato river, the inlet to Tampico from the Gulf of Mexico. The river is navigable to Tampico for only small craft. Two weeks earlier, the scout cruiser Chester, the gunboat Dolphin, and other American vessels were in front of Tampico. ships were ordered from the harbor to the gulf, but the mine action occurred before completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sia
Navy Department
Mayo
Panato
Tampico
Gulf of Mexico
Craser Chester
Dolphin
Gulf
Wesley Appeals For Tax Receiver Vote In Fulton County
W F Wesley asks Fulton County voters to elect him Tax Receiver next Tuesday, framing the race as a fight for lower taxation. He denounces rival Armistead and Abbott as defenders of high salaries and fees, urging support for his four thousand dollar salary plan and promising to curb tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
T. M. Armistead
W. H. Abbott
Dodger
W. F. Wesley
Mr. Armistead
Arnold Broyles
Carranza Refuses Armistice Proposal Amid Mexico Crisis
General Venustiano Carranza rejects mediation armistice urged by South American mediators. He says suspending hostilities would aid Huerta and the rebel cause. He plans to visit Durango to set up a civil government while tensions with the Arrieta brothers loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Venustiano Carranza
Huerta
Washington
Campico
Carranza
Tlagar
United States
Brasil
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Constitutional Army
Citizenship
Arrieta Brothers
Tarrson
Durango
Arrieta
Benjamin
Domingues
Porreon
Villa
Arrietas
Duranga
Velasco
Aty
Vitla
Therretas
Sceuting Villas
Carranza 148
Carranzi
Protection sought by the oil companies in Mexico
Houston reports oil firms in the Tampico area convening a May 7 meeting in New York to seek U S protection amid threats of destruction from the Mexican factions. Representatives from Mexican and foreign firms will discuss urgent steps to present the case to the United States government and press for immediate protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Tropice
Vexico
Pawuco
New York
FB Clark Jr
Mexico
Tampico
Clark
United States
Timpico
Snipers and Ley Fuega in Vera Cruz Frontline Tale
George Cason of Hartwell Ga recounts Mexican snipers firing on American and British ships and refugees during the Vera Cruz landing. He describes marines capturing and releasing prisoners, street fighting, and the heavy shelling around the naval academy where over 200 Mexicans died. Cason, 19, notes refugees’ ordeals and the vigilant use of ship searchlights to deter sharpshooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.e & Aquad
Vera Cruz
Ley Fuega
George Cason
Hartwell Go Box
Badger
New Hampshire
Fletcher
Vera Crus
Ley Fuego
Cason
Nera Crux
Tcheme
Atlanta
City of Mexico
Hys
Young Cason
Casan
Mexico City
Wexnan
War tensions rise as refugees flee Vera Cruz and diplomats clash
The Brazilian ministerial passport dispute prompts plans to move American refugees from Mexico City toward Vera Cruz and Washington. Provisional President Huerta pledges Ryan’s dispatch while Roberto Esteva Ruiz seeks a passport through American lines. Federal commanders are ordered to confront rebels as over 2000 Federals march from Monterey toward Saltillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewcantoe Aguas Calieite
Minster of War
Wereo
United States
Huerta
Ryan
Vere Crus
Guanalajlan
Zacatecas
Vera Tray
Vera Cine
Roberto Esteva Ruise
Vera Line
Washington
Jnt
War Office
Joaquin Waas
Saltillo
Monterey
Saltile
Mediation Pushes in Mexican Affairs Amid Huerta Conflict
The mediation plan seeks to distance mediation from direct Huerta negotiations while Carranza’s faction resists an armistice. Northen campaigns continue, with mediators weighing neutral venues away from Washington. Informal talks hint at a distant rendezvous in Havana or New England as envoys pursue detente among Carranza Huerta and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labora
Huerta
Ahista
Iverta
Messeo Catt
Hum
Washington
Vierpoint
United States
Havana
Sana
Caiaia
New England
Japan
Bortemauth
No Peril to Americans in the Mexican Capital
The American legation said 160 Americans reached Mexico City from Guanajuato and thanked Governor Cuetar for protection. The US minister said the Mexican government would run trains to evacuate people and that there is no danger to Americans. Eight refugees arrived today including Howard Tones of Atlanta. Consul Girrett said Portine Lael’s body was located near Laredo with permission to move it to Texas for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimgion Wiy
Weatco City
United States
Guanajala
Cuettar
America
Mexico City
Veneril Cinady
Vera Crag
Howard Tones
Atlanta
Girrett
Laredo
Portine Lael
Nueve
Texas
Flags Burned and Refused Refugees Warned in Mexican Tensions
Washington reports that Mexicans trampled and burned American flags at the Manzanillo consulate as 69 refugees boarded the German steamer Marie for San Diego. Consuls warn that many Americans remain in Colima, with military authorities ready to evacuate and with U.S. armed vessels expected. Proclamations threatened naturalization for Americans unless they leave the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stadden
Manzanillo
San Diego
Cal
State Department
Mexico
Adolph Bieff
Colima
Airtin
Mansanillo
Evacuee Dr Hurd Narrowly Escapes Mexican Federals
A refugee report details Dr MB Hurd, owner of a smokeless powder plant near Mexico City, evading arrest by Hueyte soldiers after a warning he and his wife fled to Vera Cruz. Federal troops reportedly sought to seize his plant under Huerta, while Nazis allegedly planned transport by train to Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaxico City
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Ul Hurd
Federal
Huerta
Iin
Hurd Sand
Gershil
Three Missing and Three Marooned
Three persons are reported missing while three others are marooned as perilous conditions complicate rescue efforts. Gear shortages and hazardous seas hinder search operations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aire
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
Edward Raa
Zacileras
War Department
Carload Sons
Carload
Esale
Waacy
Naval Academy
Arkansas
Academy
Navy
Georgia
Navy Yards
Ww Oa Cason
Hartwell Ga
Mac A Cason
Evans
Jeanrimg
Wesco
Refi
Maxwell House Blend Coffee
Tina
Grocers
Cheek-Neal Coffee Co
Braren Dacksoerdia Nasbrille
Tripod Paint CO
North Prior Street
Bell Phone
Atlants
Kanadia
Yorith
Cnette
Bkdings
Gertszin-teed Gorfret Textelt
Asa
Fcc
Noco Lin
St Nm
Rozin- Jzodt
Sandard Ac
Weght
Pusages
Tandard Tx
Aiden Amar
Suld Hy
Everse Pure
General Roofing Manufacturing Company
Wisrhbalareat
Taper Healey
Washington St
Atlanta, Ga
U. Co
Griffin
Jacksonville
Baily
Central OF Georgia Railway
W. J. Fogg
Peachtree and
Marietta Streets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!