First American Blood Spilled at Vera Cruz Invasion
The United States forces attack Vera Cruz as marines land after a lengthy bombardment. Mexican resistance concentrates around the customs house and No 4 pier while ships shell positions. Admiral Fletcher demands surrender and coordinates with Rear Admiral Badger as Huerta races a large consignment from the Ypiranga to the capital.
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Montezinos Street
Custom House
Gustavo Maas
Vera Cruz
United States
Maas
Jefe Politico
Customs Collector
Customs
Fletcher
Florida
Badger
Prairie
Customs House
No. 4
Huerta
Ypiranga
Mexico City
Less Meat If Kidneys Hurt Says Authority
A note urges reducing meat to ease kidney strain and suggests using Jad Salts or similar compounds to flush uric acid and cleanse sluggish kidneys. It claims four ounces of rad Salts daily aid digestion and urine health, describing symptoms of kidney distress and a remedy involving lithia-based drinks.
Resinol Ointment Proclaims Quick Itch Relief
Advertisements claim Resinol Ointment stops itching fast and heals eczema tetter ringworm rashes and other skin eruptions with Resinol Soap. It promises gentle safety for babies and lists prices 50c and 1.00 with trial offers from Department 7-R Baltimore Md.
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Dept. 7-R
Resinol
Baltimore
Taft Hopes War Not Necessary
Former President Taft expressed sincere hope that war would not be needed over the Mexican situation. He warned of unforeseen responsibilities that come with conflict and recalled the Spanish American War when the Philippines required distant commitments.
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Taft
Americans Flee Rebel Territory by Special Train to Juarez
Americans in Durango Torreon and Velardena flee rebel territory on a train secured by U S Consul Hamm of Durango. The exodus from interior rebel areas began today with the convoy expected to reach Juarez by Wednesday evening and a general flight to El Paso continuing.
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EL Paso
Texas
United States
Hamm
Durango
Torreon
Velardena
Juarez
General Blanquet Says Mexico Will Call All Citizens
Mexico City April 21 General Blanquet the Mexican minister of war said reserves would be called to colors if necessary and that every citizen in Mexico would be called in due time.
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Mexico City
Blanquet
Mexico
Fresh Air and Blood Oxygen for Health
The article explains how brain work or digestion shifts blood flow and emphasizes oxygen rich blood from fresh air. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to increase oxygen transport, reduce pallor and fatigue, and invites free booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Duffy's
T+ Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Second Fall of Vera Cruz Recounted in War History
The capture of Vera Cruz by American forces marks a second fall of the seaport during the 1847 campaign led by Rear Admiral Fletcher and General Winfield Scott. The Scott campaign is hailed as brilliant with swift victories ending two years of war, amid Mexico’s casus belli over Texas annexation and diplomatic tensions.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Fletcher
Winfield Scott
Scott
Daniel Webster
Senate
United States
Texas
General Scott
Washington
Zachary Taylor
Senator Root Defends Action Over Vera Cruz
In a hushed Senate chamber Senator Root denounces the substitute preamble as weak beside the death and suffering at Vera Cruz. He insists the recent capture and its costs demand more than a mere formal salute to justify the great naval and military power engaged.
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Root
Vera Cruz
Admiral Badger Ordered from Vera Cruz to Tampico
The Navy Department announced that Admiral Badger aboard the flagship Arkansas has been ordered to Tampico. The battleships Louisiana New Hampshire Vermont New Jersey South Carolina and Michigan will be divided among his command as he sees fit.
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Washington
Navy Department
Badger
Arkansas
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
South Carolina
Michigan
Perkins has no word from Col Roosevelt
New York April 21 George W Perkins reports no contact from Colonel Roosevelt for months. Perspectives vary on his next move with some awaiting Spain others expecting direct travel there and some suggesting Mexico. Perkins jokes that something must give if ownerships cannot proceed.
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Perkins
Col
Roosevelt
New York
George W. Perkins
Spain
Mexico
Mr. Perkins
Fitzgarrald Seeks Special Session on Strike Zone Issue
Lieutenant Governor Stephen Fitzgarrald wired Governor Ammons in Washington asking authority to call a special session of the Legislature. The message centers on placing troops in a strike zone and seeks urgent action.
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Denver
Stephen Fitzgarrald
E. M. Ammons
Washington
Geers Action of Surprises John Lind Congress
John Lind former Wilson representative in Mexico complains that Congressmen voted against sustaining the President in the Huerta crisis. Lind, staying at the New Willard, says Huerta has killed and imprisoned many Mexican officials and warns Huerta cannot rely on more than 5000 troops near Mexico City if hostilities arise. He meets daily with Bryan and the President.
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Washington
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Mr. Lind
New Willard Hotel
Bryan
Huertas
Mexico City
United States
Militia Reordered After Funding Decline in Strike Zone
General John Chase refused to send the militia back into the strike field due to lack of funds. Fitzgarrald then took action to order the militia despite Chase’s earlier stance on expenses.
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Fitzgarrald
John Chase
Mexicans Deny City Taken After Vera Cruz Siege
In El Paso on April 21 reports say Mexicans refuse to accept Washington’s claim of evacuation at Vera Cruz. Rebel junta officials resist until repeated bulletins force acknowledgment.
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EL Paso
Texas
Vera Cruz
Washington
Scott Takes Command at Vera Cruz and Advances
Scott is finally permitted to command the invasion at Vera Cruz. In April he departs from Vera Cruz toward the Mexican interior and by April 18 he has captured Cerro Gordo.
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Scott
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Cerro Gordo
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