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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
8
Marines and bluejackets seized the Vera Cruz custom house and a large section of the city with four Americans killed and twenty wounded. The operation marked a shift to direct occupation to pressure Huerta while Tampico awaits any retaliation.
The Senate approved the administration resolution declaring the President justified to use armed force to enforce U S demands for amends after affronts by Mexico. The vote stood 72 to 13.
The House of Representatives quickly concurred in the resolution by a near unanimous viva voce vote. President Wilson signed the measure soon after Speaker Clark and Senate President Pro Tempore Clark witnessed the signing with his family present.
Washington reports Huerta instructs Mexican Charge Alcara to obtain passports from Secretary Bryan and to withdraw American Chargé OShaughnessy from Mexico City. Majority Leader Underwood says no war funds appropriation is expected, noting no plan to march on Mexico City.
Vera Cruz dispatch notes a limited report from Associated Press dated April 22 detailing ongoing events in Mexico with sparse readable facts and no clear conclusion.
Consul Canada reports the Americare advancing to take in the city of Vera Cruz under the guns of the fleet as of April 22 in Washington.
In Eagle Pass Texas on April 22 Federal forces evacuated Piedras Negras after a night of excitement. Refugees crossed into the American side while General Maes ordered Federals to Saltillo to repel the invasion. Over twelve hundred volunteers were armed and crowds marched shouting death to the Gringos.
New York April 22 stocks fell today as war news unsettled trading. Many important issues dropped one to three points while volume remained light and orderly.
Washington reports fleet guns hitting the southern Veras Cruz district while landing forces of about three thousand engage sniper fire from rooftops. Consul Canada cites around 150 Mexican dead or wounded as Admiral Fletcher seeks local cooperation to restore order and maintain municipal government while Americans guard the custom house and patrol streets.
Washington reports the President saying I am sorry terribly sorry after learning lives were lost in the Vera Cruz action. He hoped for a bloodless capture and seeks to avert war with Tampico as the next objective point. Bryan’s resignation denied by White House, rumors found unfounded.
Washington April 22 President Wilson sent a special message to Congress asking for immediate appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to bring Americans from Mexico.
Austin April 22 Adjutant General Hutchins ordered all militia companies in Texas to recruit to full war strength. The move aims to bolster state forces for imminent needs.
The Texas Industrial Congress promotes Spanish peanuts as a valuable crop and offers farming guidance. Select well drained sandy soil or sandy loam with organic matter, plow six to eight inches, plant seed every eight to twelve inches, cover one and a half to two inches, and use careful cultivation from germination onward. Avoid fresh stable manure and keep the field free of weeds to ensure good stands and pod formation.
Bulletin No. 5 from the Texas Industrial Congress outlines fertilizer mixes for potatoes and peanuts. It recommends 2 3 percent nitrogen, 6 8 percent phosphoric acid, 6 10 percent potash for potatoes, or a ready mix. or 250 pounds cotton seed meal 400 pounds acid phosphate 175 pounds muriate of potash. For peanuts, it advises 1000 pounds lime per acre, broadcast and harrowed in for best results.
Judge L D McGee announces his candidacy for re election to the office of justice of the peace in Percinct No 4 subject to the July Democratic primary. He is trusted by voters for years of faithful service and a dignified administration. The Eagle endorses his candidacy and urges Democratic voters to support him.
Market lists eggs at 10 cents a dozen butter 20 cents per pound hens four fifty to five per dozen fryers three fifty to four fifty per dozen broilers two fifty to two per dozen geese five to six per dozen turkeys ten cents a pound cows four to four and a half cents per pound calves five cents per pound steers five cents per pound hogs six to seven cents per pound mutton five cents per pound oats fifty five cents per bushel corn ninety five cents per bushel prairie hay fifteen dollars per ton alfalfa twenty two dollars per ton green hides seven cents per pound dry hides ten cents per pound. Names J B Kreusch Temple Edgar Bird Fort Worth J Van Cheney Waco.
At the annual parish meeting of St Andrew's Church the following men were chosen for church offices: Tyler Haswell senior warden Jnc E Astin junior warden A W Wilkerson treasurer David Reid clerk J W English J W Doremus James C Chance Wm Rigby Jno M Caldwell George G Chance M B Parker J M Gordon. Vestry meeting called for Wednesday at 10 at City National Bank. Rector RANDOLPA RAY urges full attendance.
Willie Robinson and Clara Hanner obtain a marriage license in Dayton Ohio. American Sales Company advertises Spearmint Chewing Gum with a free Tango Necklace and Evelyn Thaw Bracelet for 50 cents and a box of gum, limited to two orders per party.
In a campaign address, Col. Ball vows to push statewide prohibition via ballot submission in July primaries and vows to pursue laws to curb liquor interests if the Legislature resists. He outlines tax, education, prison, and election reform aims and states no corporate contributions to his campaign.
Rev. Ralph W. Tidrick, an American United Presbyterian minister, was killed by a lion in Khartoum Africa on April 21, according to Associated Press reports. The incident occurred as Tidrick worked in the mission field, and details follow in dispatches from the region.
The Methodist Baptist and Christian Sunday schools held annual picnics today. Baptists met at Oak Grove Park while Methodists and Christians gathered at Cavitt's. Large crowds attended, meals were served, and a Baptist picnic baseball game saw Dr. Weaver's class win 10 to 8 over the Baraca class.
In Chihuahua on April 22 increasing signs show soldiers and cafe politicians back Huerta despite U. S. actions at Vera Cruz. News of U.S. marines occupying Vera Cruz triggers excitement and hostile talk toward foreigners as Generals Villa Carranza and Angeles meet without comment on the crisis.
Cadets at A and M spent San Jacinto Day peacefully with a general holiday and no classes. Company league baseball games featured the celebration while many cadets studied. They had a holiday last week during the interscholastic track meet and now prepare for upcoming commencement exams.
A refugee train from Mexico City to Vera Cruz, carrying American refugees and a special train of refugees, was halted along the line likely by General Maas. Telegraph service to Mexico City was cut last night, and rail communications seem disrupted along the route.
The First Methodist Church prepares to launch a major evangelistic campaign next Sunday led by Thurston B. Price of Siloam Springs Ark and singer B E McCleskey. Price is regarded as a prominent evangelist with prior revivals in southern cities and has strong endorsements from Austin St Louis Galveston Shreveport and other locales. McCloskey aids as soloist and choir leader. Bry an joins early in the campaign generating local interest.
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