Exiled Americans and refugees amid Mexican arrest scene
May 12 report from San Luis Potosi describes American consul Fehn Silliman and other detainees under guard in Vera Cruz region. British vice consuls tend to women refugees who were briefly prisoners. Refugees recount initial threats of execution but say they were treated with consideration. Consul Silliman is confined in a room facing the plaza. Mon- terey telegrams sparked public fear of falling upon Americans. No confirmed killings in the area. Consul Wilbur Homes reportedly sheltered by a Mexican friend in San Luis Potosi.
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Wilson Hopes for Peace in Mexican Mediation Talks
President Wilson shows cautious optimism as mediation begins at Niagara Falls to resolve the Mexican crisis. Secretary Bryan explains statements to South American mediators, while Navys protection of Lobos Island and relief for Consul Silliman dominate dispatches.
Aid of the Pope Sought in Mexico
Vera Cruz May 12 The Most Reverend Jose Mora Del Rio archbishop of Mexico and the Right Reverend Jesus Maria Eschavarria bishop of Salinillo arrive on a train with eight American refugees. They seek to lay the Mexican situation before the pope and fear for noncombatants if Zapata forces reach the capital. The prelates, anxious about loot and church safety, remain guests at Joao Maria’s home until May 16 before sailing to Europe.
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Zapata
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Mexico City
Basilea
Zapata Barred From Mexico City Until Northern Advance
El Paso Times reports General Emiliano Zapata will not enter Mexico City until Villa Troops occupy the capital and Carranza holds Chapultepec. Confidential agent Alberto Pesqueiro says messages pass between Carranza and Villa and a mutual understanding exists. Carranza aims to stabilize northern states with civil government as plans advance toward Mexico City.
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Emiliano Zapata
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Mexico
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Bristol cruiser ordered to hurry to Tampico
Britain orders the 1500 ton Bristol cruiser to Tim Puy port as soon as possible. The vessel, armed with multiple 6 inch and 4 inch guns and 3 inch rounds, carries about 1,400 men and a top speed near 46 knots.
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Huerta Seen as Hard Man by Wilson Aide
Washington May 12 Nelson Shaughnessy the American embassy charge at Mexico City told President Wilson Huerta is a hard man and unlikely to yield the dictatorship easily He described Huerta and the Mexican crisis amid Vera Cruz events and said any government with U S support will stand Shaughnessy praised Wilsons broad view while noting distrust of past administrations He plans extended travel in the United States after leaving the White House and will continue as first secretary of the embassy with the salary of that post until further notice He also denied Huertas drunkenness and suggested Tampico incident was not planned by Huerta He is reported to fear for the safety of a Mission staffer and to have impressed the president with his services and courtesy
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Huerta Orders Release of U S Consul Silliman
Metcan government orders immediate release and safe conduct for Vice Consul John H. Silliman, held at Saltillo, with plan to move him to Mexico City and then Vera Cruz under Brazilian mediation. Officials in Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro coordinate the transfer to facilitate his return.
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Metcan
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Silliman
Vera Cruz
Fire destroys Southern Cotton Oil plant in Memphis
A warehouse plant of the Southern Cotton Oil company in Memphis Tennessee was burned today. Officials declined to estimate the loss as the structure, well stocked with seed and hulls, burned rapidly.
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Southern Cotton Oil Company
Health of Henry Watterson Mocked at Baltimore Banquet
The Richmond News Leader reports anger in Kentucky as Henry Watterson’s health is ridiculed at a Baltimore newspaper banquet, prompting objections over the perceived insult to Kentucky and his legacy.
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Richmond News
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Baltimore
Kentucky
DeKalb County Candidate Denounces Misleading Circulars
A candidate in DeKalb County accuses rivals of distributing false election circulars to damage his campaign. He cites professional reviews of his financial record, asserting findings show a clear, true report as of January 1, 1914, noting county debt paid and available funds of $28,401.95.
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