Two Admirals at Tampico Highlight US Navy Power
The North Atlantic fleet arrives in Tampico with Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger commanding and Rear Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher as his likely successor. Both are long-serving, taciturn leaders. Badger is an executive with deep international law ties and a past sea diplomacy role, while Fletcher is an ordnance expert and international law authority.
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North Atlantic
Tampico
Charles J. Badger
Frank Friday Fletcher
Fletcher
Badger
Navy
Iowa Prairies
Fach
Greely
Maryland
South America
Cincinnati
Ordnance Department
Americana Desert
Copenhagen
Naval Academy
Windham
Conn
Oskaloosa
Robinson Crusoe
Frank
Iowa
Annapolis
Friday
Spain
Naval War College
Newport
Washington
Special Ordnance Board
Meyer
Madero
Mexican
Porfirio Diaz
Fletcher Haven
United States Navy
Atlantic
Mexico
Underwood & Underwood
Musterole Ointment Promises Quick, Blister Free Relief
A vintage medical ad promotes Musterole as a clean substitute for mustard plasters. It claims rapid relief for sore throats, bronchitis, colds, and rheumatic pains, with prices 25c and 50c plus a hospital size. Customer letter from William Niess praises its savings on doctor visits.
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Masterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
William Niess
Sacramento
Calif
P. O
Naval commander given free hand in Mexican waters
A naval officer was granted broad autonomy in Mexican waters and is expected to press his advantage under Admiral Badger’s upcoming relinquishment of command, a move that could surprise observers with its boldness and potential success.
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Mexican
Admiral Badger
Orders Rush Border Troops Under Direct War Dept Wire
Orders to United States forces on the Mexican border are sent at night by a special wire linking Washington with border forts. Forts Bliss El Paso Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Fort Huachuca Arizona and garrison at Waco Nogales Arizona all communicate directly for instant action on orders.
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EL Paso
Texas
United States
War Department
Washington
Fort Bliss
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Huachua
Arizona
Waco
Nogales
President Wilson Sets Deadline With Huerta Ultimatum
Washington April 19 The President declares Huerta must yield by 6 o'clock this afternoon or he will take the matter to Congress on Monday. He condemns Huerta's actions as undignified and insists his representatives were wrong in the affronts to the United States government.
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Washington
Mexico
Artillery Units Ordered to Move From Fort Pickens to New Orleans
Two U S artillery companies from Jackson Barracks Louisiana were at Fort Pickens for target practice and maneuvers for ten days. They left Pensacola by special train tonight under orders to remain five weeks but the orders were hurriedly changed today.
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Pensacola
Fla
United States Artillery
Jackson Barracks
Fort Pickens
New Orleans
Mayo makes history at Tampico with gasoline dispute
The Vermonter Rear Admiral Henry T Mayo, commanding the Fourth Division of the Atlantic fleet, propelled U S action in Tampico over a 21 gun salute for the American flag following the Dolphin launch incident. His three chapter demand for Copp’s release, apology, and a 21 gun salute set off a global stir as ships gathered to back his stand.
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Admiral Mayo
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Daniels
Mayo
Mare Island
Navy Department
Washington
Naval War College
Newport
Dewey
Henry Thomas Mayo
United States
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Huerta
Dolphin
Badger
Navy
Madero
Charles C. Copp
Tampico
Copp
Hinojosa
Vermont
Zaragosa
United States of America
Atlantic Fleet Passes Key West On Way To Tampico
The main division of the U S navy Atlantic fleet bound for Tampico passed Key West at 6 am in response to the U S demand for a Huerta government salute to the U S flag. A Reading man declared I am not afraid of jail as he faced borough magistrates for the 17th time.
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Bennington
Mayo
Wisconsin
California
Thas
Pacific
Mexico
Mare Island
Key West
Fla
Atlantic Fleet
United States Navy
Tampico
United States
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Henry T. Mayo
Third Division
Musterole
Wilson
Zaragosa Balks
Mexicam
Uncle Saim
Green Mountains
Worthington Curtis Smith
Clifford J. Roush
Frank B. Beatty
Excelsior Umbrella Mfg. CO
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Wilton Bath Room
Chaumont
Hartford Saxony Rugs
Royal Axminster Rugs
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