US Seizes Puerto Mexico Threat Looms Over Veracruz War
The article details renewed U S troop movements toward Vera Cruz and Puerto Mexico amid Huerta Funston disputes. It cites Maas massing near Soledad Palma and Japala reports and outlines diplomatic tensions with Germany France and Brazil. It notes Carranza recognition and risks to mediation at Niagara Falls as Wilson resists large reinforcements.
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Maas
Funston
Vera Cruz
Soledad
Palma
Japala
Garrison
United States
Puerto Mexico
Mexico City
Daniels
Badger
Wilson
Bryan
Lane
War Department
Tampico
U S Treads Lightly With Mexican Crisis Zarro Vexes Council
The United States signals restraint as Huerta’s hold weakens amid Carranza’s rise. Zuberan’s reception by Secretary Bryan marks de facto recognition and closer liaison with the constitutionalists. Debate stiffens over embargo policy and troop moves to Vera Cruz and Tampico.
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United States
General Carranza
Bryan
Senor Zubaran
Huerta
General Funston
Vera Cruz
Asa
Senor Zuberan
Funston
Mexico
Carranza
Zuberan
Zacharan
John Lind
Lind
Wilson
Villa Angrily Demands Weapons Amid Embargo Tug
Special despatch from Juarez reports Pancho Villa growing irritated over the U S embargo on arms. He needs ammunition urgently as smugglers struggle to supply his rebel forces while interior actions go unchecked due to strict censorship. Americans seek release of James Logan from Juarez jail. efforts have stalled without action.
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New York Tribune
Juarez
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Chihuahua
Villa
United States
Theodore Hamm
Durango City
Williams
Torreon
James Logan
Logan
Unclear whereabouts of key figures amid peace talks
The report notes no success locating Corsul Silliman and other Americans as Meas is accused of retention. Saltil lo communications remain interrupted while vigorous representations seek his location. Minister Cardosa of Brazil cites Huerta inquiries. No names named yet for US representatives to Niagara Falls peace conference.
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Corsul Silliman
Cardosa
Brazil
Huerta
United States
Niagara Falls
Mayflower Carries Vera Cruz Victims Home to New York
Secretary Daniels and navy officials sail to meet the Montana with the bodies of Vera Cruz victims. The procession will land at the Battery and City Hall plaza with schoolchildren singing. Memorial services will be led by Chaplain Cassard Rabbi Wise and Father Chidwick.
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Potomac
Virginia Capes
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Hatteras
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
City Hall Plaza
Manhattan
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Texas
Wilson
William G. Cassard
Rabbi Wise
John P. Chidwick
Fiske
Barnett
Braisted
Jones
Frank Smith
Federals Still Hold San Luis Potosi
Juarez Mexico May reports no indication San Luis Potosi fell to the constitutionalists officials here said. Federal force at San Luis Potosi is about 6000 while rebel forces nearby do not reach that strength.
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Carranza
Saltillo
Mazatlan
Obregon
General Gonzales Operative in Monterey Identified
A reported operative named General Gonzales has been associated with activities in Monterey. The exact nature of operations remains unclear, but officials confirm the individual’s link to ongoing inquiries.
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Gonzales
Monterey
Refugees from Mexico Move Toward U S Ports
Rear Admiral Badger reports it will take weeks to evacuate American refugees from Mexico. The steamers Mapreanza, Mexico, and Morro Castle are involved, with 634 aboard on the Mapreanza and 150 on the Esperanza bound for New Orleans. The City of Tampico sails to gather Yucatan refugees as transfers are arranged.
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Mexico
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Tampico
Progreso
Yucatan
Huerta Delegates to Start for Niagara Falls Route
Late tonight the Huerta government notified Mexican delegates will depart Mexico City tomorrow for Niagara Falls via Vera Cruz and Key West. South American mediators received the notification as talks continue.
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Huerta
Washington
Ators
Mexico City
First Red Cross Nurses for Mexico Head for Vera Cruz
Washington May 8 The first American Red Cross nurses to be called for service at Vera Cruz received their orders tonight and will leave for Mexico in the next few days. They are Miss Lulu Lloyd Nannie B Hardy and Kath ryne Donnelly all of Washington.
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Mayo
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Galvéston
Washington
Red Cross
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Nannie B. Hardy
Kathryne Donnelly
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