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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
2
A United Press dispatch from Mexico City warns Americans face grave danger as Mexican forces struggle with refugees fleeing via train to Vera Cruz. In Washington, President Wilson insists U S dignity must be upheld, while troops mobilize and transport en route to Mexican borders.
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports a history of the U S Army Reserve Aviation Corps ready to serve in Mexico if needed. The corps includes Beachey Thompson and others and was organized by Albert B Lambert. Crowds stampede recruiting offices as Governor O Hara reorganizes two Spanish American War veteran regiments for Mexico service. Fort Sam Houston troops in San Antonio are likewise involved in the developing situation.
Blaine Kincaid withdraws from the Republican race for the assembly citing circumstances. C L Alexander, former mayor and current finance commissioner candidate, announces as the new Republican nominee amid active petition gathering and district-wide support.
During a Saturday windstorm a board blew from a building on Washington Street and struck Howry Kennedy, son of Charles Kennedy of Wear. He collapsed briefly then was treated at Dr. Kibler’s offices for a serious scalp wound with no skull fracture after several stitches were needed.
Fragmentary note reports unsettled skies and rain over the region for the coming days. No clear forecast or named locations available from the readable text.
President Wilson delivered an address in Washington on April 20, urging Congress to grant authority to use armed forces to uphold national dignity. He framed the Huerta regime and Mexican actions as provocations and urged a measured response aimed at Mexico, not against Huerta personally. The chamber was noisy but the anticipated vote on the resolution was expected to be nearly unanimous.
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