War Preparations Underway in United States as Crisis Grows
The United States moves toward potential hostilities with Mexico as President Wilson plans a special cabinet meeting and a joint session to authorize action. Huerta rejects an unconditional salute, while plans call for Vera Cruz seizure and marines to secure critical transport links.
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Ashington
Huerta
Ison
Rncan
Tumulty
Wilson
Cabinet
Congress
Troops Move Back to Galveston After Texas City Orders
The entire second division of the United States Army, about 13,000 men, began a rapid return to Galveston and Texas City after receiving orders from Washington at 3 a m. They had been on a six day practice march to Houston and were sent by special trains to reach camp before nightfall.
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Galveston
United States Army
Texas City
Washington
Houston
US Navy Ships Move Toward Mexico With Marines Air Units
Moble Alabama April 30 The battleship Mississippi with government aircraft sails from Pensacola for Mexico. Seven hundred marines accompany the battleship and aircraft. Houston April 20 The Fifth Brigade is ordered to prepare for service in Mexico to guard the Inter Oceanic Railroad after Vera Cruz port seizure. Washington April 20 The Mississippi with aircraft and 600 marines sails from Pensacola to Tampico aboard the Prairie Dixie and destroyer flotilla.
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Ala
Mississippi
Pensacola
Mexico
Houston
Tex
United States Army
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Washington
Prairie
Dixie
Flotilha
O O F Delegates Head to Grand Lodge Meeting
John W. Young former grand master sails for Baltimore to attend the Grand Lodge of Maryland session. The election of officers is set for tomorrow with tonight’s opening session. E M Lewis represents Chosen Friends Lodge No 34 and J L Huff represents Chapel Hill Lodge No 60. Benjamin Laghley represents the Mount Savage and Albany lodge, Hawkins represents Savage Mountains Lodge No 128 Frostburg.
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Baltimore
Grand Lodge of Maryland
E. M. Lewis
Friendsodge
J. L. Huff
Chapel Hill Lodge
Benjamin Laghley
Pldge
Mount Savage
Albany
Hawkins
Savage ‘Mountains Lodge
Frostourg
Naval forges in Mexican waters detailed force strength
Washington reports the present position and strength of Atlantic and Pacific naval forces ready for offensive actions against Mexico. Vera Cruz and Tampico host battleships, cruisers, and thousands of sailors and marines. totals include 19,550 men, 4,270 marines, and 855 officers across Gulf of Mexico, west coast, and en route vessels.
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Atlantic
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Mexico
Navy Department
Vera Cruz
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Tampico
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Chester
Dolphin
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Solace
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Admiral Badger
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Nashimvville
Pensacola
Birmingham
Dixie
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Mexican
South Dakota
Jupiter
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Maryland
West Coast
San Diego
Cal
Blockade at Vera Cruz Port by U S Forces
Vera Cruz reports an American naval blockade in place today with Admiral Fletcher alerted. Cargoes of war munitions expected from Europe are to be kept from reaching the Mexican government. commanders will be advised to avoid landing supplies.
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Victoria
Valles
Tampico
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Atlantic
A. M. Jamieson
Corre
International Newservice
Armeas
Key
Arkansas
Tampco
Admiral Badger
Bear “al Pletcher
Navy Department
Cruz
Mexican
Fletcher
Europe
Major General Wood to Command American Forces in Texas City
Washington reports Major General Wood will be ordered to Texas City Texas to take command of all American forces stationed there.
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Washington
Wood
Texas City
Tex
Mystery of Style Obsessed Bride In Coal Car Case
Detectives from Western Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad traced a discarded fashion outfit found in a coal car at Masteller mines near Liddonfield Pennsylvania. A handbag with a foreign language letter, linked to a Pennsylvania woman bound for Thomas West Virginia to marry, suggested two possible crimes tied to the loading and unloading sequence.
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Masteller Mines
H. M. Kemp
Bloomington
Shriff L. ©. Davis
Keyser
Western Maryland Police Department
D. Beegle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Thomas
W. Va
Tucker County
Maryland Ready to Send At Least 4000 Men to the Front
Baltimore reports Maryland would mobilize about four thousand volunteers if war erupts with Mexico and could raise more if needed. The state lists militia regiments Fifth Fourth and First with enrollments around 680 640 and 630 men respectively and Troop A Cavalry while Gen. Charles F. Mackin says Maryland militia is well prepared to move quickly and fight effectively.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Mexico
Mexco
Charles F. Mackin
American Citizens Urged to Leave Mexico
Mexico City April 20 Charge d Affaires OShaughnessy notified all American consuls to warn new residents in Mexico to depart the country per Washington’s months old warning. The action, by order of the State Department, sparks expected rush of Americans toward the coast, though some intend to stay.
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Mexico City
Mexico
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
American State Department
Citty
Artillery Units Ordered to Concentrate Along Texas Border
Washington reports two brigades of artillery ordered to concentrate along the Texas border. The move is seen as the likely first cross into Mexico, forming the vanguard of forces. General staff officers rush messages to General T. H. Bliss, head of the Texas Department.
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Washington
Texas
Mexico
T. H. Bliss
Department of Texas
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