28 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
1
Wires report Le and Le and boa a Dictator seeks mediation with South American republics, with a message to be public soon. Villa moves toward Chihuahua to quell revolt. American flag raised at Vera Cruz as Funston's troops arrive though not yet landed. Mexico City remains quiet as forces position.
Boston Post and New York Sun special correspondent reports refugees arriving from the capital say Victoriano Huerta will abdicate or be ousted by force within days. Frederico Gamboa named as Huerta’s successor amid rising anti-Huerta sentiment. conspirators reportedly attempted to oust him last Saturday.
A condensed item notes that a column by Robert L. Norton continues on page 11 regarding a dictator at the center of arbitration and governance. The snippet hints at political analysis, with emphasis on power and legal mechanisms shaping events, suggesting a broader discussion in the continuation.
Washington April 27 Huerta formally accepts mediation in a despatch received by the Spanish minister and sent to President Wilson. Administration shows renewed encouragement as war rumors wane amid reports of outrages in Mexico fading away.
Rafael Zubaran Carranza’s interior minister departs El Paso for Washington amid hopes of a communications chain with Pesqueira. Carranza awaits a reply to his note seeking withdrawal of American troops from Vera Cruz, but the U S shows no intention to withdraw at present.
Special to the Boston Post and New York Tribune reports General Pancho Villa leaving Juarez for Chihuahua City to check a rumored revolt among his officers allegedly spurred by Venustiano Carranza. Intimation reached Villa that Carranza sought to win support by discord and a plot to replace Villa with General Maclovie.
Huerta formally accepts mediation while reports say he must abdicate or be ousted. Wilson signals steadfast Mexican policy despite jingoist cries. An artillery regiment will mobilize toward Vera Cruz next week as 5,000 Mexican prisoners near El Paso are moved to Fort Wingate, New Mexico. Villa leaves Juarez for Chihuahua amid rumors of Carranza defections and clashes. Japanese refugees in Mexico may seek U S haven under migration suspension. Cavalry and artillery sail from Galveston to Vera Cruz for a long mountain campaign.
Mexico City on April 27 reported absolute quiet with Sunday ordinary in tone. American stores reopened after occupation, golf at the country club, and youths cycling to the countryside. About 250 Americans planned to sail to Vera Cruz tomorrow with permission and a British legation escort.
On the 118th day of the year and 39th of spring, the evening will feature Venus Mars Saturn and Jupiter as a morning star. Vehicle lamps go on at 7 40 pm while auto lamps light at 7 10 pm. Today marks James Monroe’s birthday, the 1839 founding of the core Society of Natural History, and Civil War surrenders of Forts Jackson and St Philip in 1862. One year ago an earthquake shook the Ottawa vicinity.
The forecast from Washington on April 27 predicts for southern and northern New England a partly cloudy Tuesday followed by an unsettled Wednesday with probable showers. Moderate northeast to east winds are expected.
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