O Shaughnessy discusses Huerta stance and US mediation
Former American representative in Mexico City describes Huerta as a capable ruler with flaws and notes the President’s cordial reception. He predicts limited mediation prospects and comments on d Antin’s unpopularity. The article also covers Secretary Bryan’s mediation note on Lobos Island and the Navy report on lighthouse operations.
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O’shaughnessy
Huerta
Mexico City
New York
d’Antin
Mr. O’shaughnessy
Bryan
Island
Lobos
United States
Badger
Montana to sail for Vera Cruz with marines
The U S S Montana with about 600 marines will depart from Portsmouth and Charlestown for Vera Cruz after taking on supplies. The ship will dock at Charlestown today, then proceed to Portsmouth to load provisions. Men at Charlestown expect action alongside Rhode Island and other units, and the force includes roughly 500 marines from the North Atlantic navy yards.
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U. S. S. Montana
North Atlantic
Vera Cruz
Portsmouth
Montana
Charlestown
Charlestown Navy Yard
U. S. S. Rhode Island
Newport
Brooklyn
Huerta Suspected Over Lobos Island Lighthouse Seizure
Navy officers view the Lobos Island lighthouse seizure with suspicion, noting the island as a natural supply base for an expedition from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and its use by General Scott in the 1847 Mexican War.
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Huerta
Lobos Island
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
General Scott
Island lighthouse could be ceded from U S control
It may ask the United States to give up control of the lighthouse and remove the armed guard on the island. The base has served as a supply point for forces at Vera Cruz and could be used if reinforcements are sent to General Funston there.
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Huerta
United States
Admiral Badger
Lobos Island
Navy Department
Ozark
Arethusa
Lobos
Daniels
Department
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Archbishop Heads to Rome to Seek Papal Aid
The Most Rev. Jose Mora del Rio and Rt. Rev. Jesus Maria Eschavarria traveled to Vera Cruz with 80 American refugees to appeal to Pope Pius X for intervention in Mexico. They fear looting if Zapata forces enter Mexico City and plan to depart May 16 for Europe.
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Vera Cruz
Jose Mora del Rio
Mexico
Jesus Maria Eschavarria
Saltillo
Rome
Refugees Arrive At Vera Cruz From Tampico Area
May 12 reports from Vera Cruz say the steamer Mexico brought additional American refugees from Tampico and Tuxpan. The Hamcock evacuees will be moved to the Mexico for transport to New Orleans. A consul lists 200 Americans who intend to stay in Mexico City.
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Alvarado
Vi Cruz
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D’antin A
Madero
CeCe Bey
Paris
Niagara Falls
Secretary of the Navy
W. N. Jeffers
Fanning
Yilensy
LCS
Filene Cold Storage
Boston
Filene’s
Oxford
West Point
Copenhagen
Faille
Medici
Taupe
Wistaria
Ilene
Tween
Frederick Adams
Lord Cowdray
Funston
Jose Marin
Europe
Villa
Huyerta
Chutrch
Mora
del Rio
Basilica
Coats
King of Rome
Filene
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