President Wilson asks Congress for authority to use armed forces
President Wilson appealed to a joint session for permission to deploy US military power to compel General Huerta to recognize the United States. He stressed no aggression but a aim to restore Mexico’s ability to govern itself and protect US rights. The speech recounts events at Tampico and the aim to salute the American flag.
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Wilson
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Victoriano Huerta
Mexico City
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Inturbid
Tampico
Huerta
U S Navy Demands Salute After Tampico Incident
Washington reports depict tension as Admiral Mayo presses for a formal salute by Mexican forces after the Tampico affair. The U S fleet is urged to leave Vera Cruz as President Wilson orders all harbor vessels to depart, signaling a sharp diplomatic escalation. The actions reflect broader U S concerns over Huerta's government and potential armed conflict.
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Vera Cruz
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Daniels
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Myers Drops Suit Against Schlundt in Personal Injury Case
George H. Myers withdraws his damages suit against John C. Schlundt over injuries from a car collision last August. Attorneys are Whiting & Eppler for Schlundt and Arch A. Young with Ralph Luman for Myers. The Valentine vs Lippold case is on trial, claiming vehicle damage and horse injury on Bedford road.
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George H. Myers
John C. Schlundt
Schlundt
Myers
Whiting & Eppler
Arch A. Young
Ralph Luman
L. M. Valentine and Sons
Henry Lippold
Valentine
Lippold
Bedford Road
Repairman Fatally Injured In West Maryland Yard Accident
Norman W. Snyder, 32, a car repairman at the Western Maryland yards, was fatally injured when he was crushed between couplers as an engine pushed several cars. He died shortly before noon at Allegany hospital after being rushed from Ridgeley. Snyder, married with no children, belonged to Queen City Council No. 49 Jr. O U A M, which will handle his funeral.
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Norman W. Snyder
Maryland
Snyder
Allegany Hospital
Butler
Queen City Council
No. 49
Ridgeley
Victim Unclaimed After Fatal Train Strike at Knox Street Crossing
A young man estimated at 18 to 20 was killed when Baltimore and Ohio train No 8 struck him at the Knox street crossing yesterday morning. Parts of the body were found up to half a mile away, a piece from the car gearing was recovered at Queen City station. The victim, described as well built with bushy black hair, wore a red sweater over a rough shirt and overalls with dark trousers and steel-tipped shoes. The body will lie at the Butler undertaking rooms for several days.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Knox Street
Queen City
Butler Undertaking Rooms
President Wilson Expects No War With Mexico Soon
President Wilson says war with Mexico is not anticipated and rejects recognizing Huerta as Mexico’s government. He supports prompt action to enforce demands for reparation while rejecting a declaration of hostilities, noting past precedents do not require immediate war.
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War
Navy Departments
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Presiden
Huerta
Greytown
Nicaragura
Tampico
Keiths Board Duquesne Limited En Route to Lynchburg
Mr and Mrs George M Keith traveled by Duquesne Limited last night toward Washington on the way home to Lynchburg Virginia Mrs Keith formerly Miss Lulu Patterson of Hagen Maryland has returned from 4 The funeral of Theodore Ogle eight years old son of the late conn Theodore Ogle was held at nine o'clock this May with services at St Patrick's Burial was made in Rose Cemetery Mrs Prederick Polk street is a sigtes-
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Meyersdale
W. T. Gross
Race Street
Harry
Samuel Hostetler
Chili‘cothe
George M. Keith
Duquesne Limited
Washington
Lynchburg, Va
Keith
Lulu Patterson
Hagen, Md
Theodore Ogle
St. Patrick's
Rose Hattery
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