Refusal by Huerta May Mean Seizure of Mexican Ports
Federal observers warn that U S retaliation could include naval blockades on both coasts and a forceful push to remove Huerta. Congress debates policy while ships move from Hampton Roads to Mexico and the Pacific coast to bolster readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
United States Fleet
Congress
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Shively
Pittsburg
San Diego
Cal
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Maryland
Buffalo
Jupiter
Saturn
Iris
San Pedro
Denver
Corinto
Nicaragua
California
Glacier
Acapulco
Raleigh
Annapolis
Mazatlan
New Orleans
Yorktown
Topolobampo
Fleet Fully Equipped Sailing to Mexico for Huerta Showdown
Nine American warships, led by the Arkansas, depart Hampton Roads bound for Mexico. The fleet carries three months of provisions and ammunition. tugs mount rapid fire guns and rifles. Rear Admirals Badger and Fiske speak cautiously as the voyage proceeds under fog and a northeast storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
House
Huerta
Bartholdi
Missouri
Works
California
Norfolk
Mexico
Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
Arkansas
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
Yankton
Lebanon
Patuxent
Sonoma
Patapsco
Old Point Comfort
Badger
Fiske
Vestal
Cummins
London sympathy mixed with critique of Wilson Mexico policy
London papers express sympathy for President Wilson over the Mexican crisis while arguing that his idealistic approach helped create the trouble. Editors debate US options from Tampico occupation to Vera Cruz blockade and potential impact on Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Washington
Constitutionalist Movement
London
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Yuetta
Daily Telegraph
The
Daily Graphic
the Graphic
Roosevelt
Daily Mail
Europe
the Mail
Chronicle
Lind
Rheumasalts laxative claim and advertised relief
An advertisement promoting Rheumasalts as a quick safe laxative and toxin cleanser. It touts dissolving the carbonate lithia drink in water for relief from constipation and related ailments, urging readers to buy 25c 50c or $1 bottles via mail order. It targets adults and infants and contrasts with drug pills.
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Rheumabath Company
Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
Riker- Jaynes
Apprentices Sail From Chicago for Atlantic Fleet
About 178 apprentice sailors departed the Lake Bluff Naval Training Station for Philadelphia under Chief Master of Arms Perrow and likely joined the Atlantic fleet bound for Tampico. They left Chicago on April 15 and are expected to see service aboard ships sailing to the Mexican port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
Fiske
Arkansas
Mexico
Chicago
Lake Bluff
Philadelphia
Tampico
Arms Perrow
Five battleships at Charlestown poised for potential Mexican action
At Charlestown navy yard the Rhode Island Virginia Georgia Nebraska and North Carolina ready for sea with upgrades sped up to allow quick deployment. Sailors face extended shore leave as reserve fleet status is kept for possible Mexican or foreign power crises. Visitors swarm the yard amid war scare atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Virginia
Georgia
Nebraska
North Carolina
Charlestown
Boston
Badger
Tampico
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Marines in Mexico City Ready to Defend American Colony
Eighty U S marines armed with general machine guns operate in Mexico City in plain clothes ready to lead defense for Americans if U S retaliatory measures escalate. The plan evolved under Taft and expanded.Wilson approved a smaller plainclothes force with machine guns to avoid diplomatic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mexico City
Taft
Henry Lane Wilson
Wilson
The Sailor Ties with Brocaded Tops
The text references a sailor attire item featuring brocaded tops, noting a fashion emphasis on maritime style with decorative fabric and bold textures.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Representative Flood
Representative Cooper
Daniels
Pacific
Atlantic
Howard
Louisiana
Underwood and Underwood
N. Y
Parker
Benham
Cassin
Truxton
Norfolk Navy Yard
Bromfield
Hunter Rye
V.S
Jameson’s
Duffy’s
Gordon Dry
Bra Calif
M.&r.vermouth
Tdis Bot
Cmstor
Washington St
Canal St. Gay Gerdt Square
Ality Shop
Agfa
Tremont St
Union St
Cor
Blimpeat
Bromfield St
Tremont
Icreream
New and Delicious Heckers Breakfast Mice
Summer St
Charlestown Yard
Charlestown Navy Yard
Marines
Luther Burbank
Vicinity
Mr. Burbank
Burbank Garden
Burbank
Milan
Filene
Medici
Filene’s
Women’s Suit Shop
Paul Poiret
England
Paris
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