Allegany County Treasurer Bill Vetoed By Governor
Governor Goldsborough vetoed the Allegany County Treasurer Bill amid opposition from Baltimore and local interests. The measure would have required the county treasurer to solicit bids for depository services to maximize interest on public funds, with failure resulting in equal bank deposits. Officials warned the veto preserves lost interest and reflected pressure from outside the county.
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Allegany County
Ilogany
Goldsborough
Baltimore
Fred. N. Zibiman
Boyd A. Reinhart
U S Marines seize Vera Cruz as city falls to occupation
Reports from Vera Cruz say American forces, including blue jackets and marines, reinforced troops, captured the custom house and strategic positions. President Wilson shows strain as dispatches reveal ongoing bombardment and coordination with Navy officials to extend occupation to 4,000 troops led by Captain William R. Bush.
Four Miners Die In Ocean Mine Collapse Near Frostburg
In Ocean Mine No 1 near Midland four Consolidation Coal Company workers died last night when a large fall crushed them just before 1 am. Victims are Thomas Bush 50 Joseph Bush 21 Isaac Cavanaugh 20 and Joan Skelly 27 Frostburg. Skelly’s body was recovered about 2 30 am and Cavanaugh’s shortly before. The elder Bush remained buried as rescuers faced another slide endangering all. Fire and rescue teams from Ocean and Midland responded quickly while Frank Owens aided from Frostburg.
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Consolidation Coal Company
Ocean Mine No. 1
Midland
Safe Thomas Bush
Ocean Joseph Bush
Ocean Isaac Cavanaugh
Ocean
Joan Skelly
Frostburg
Skelly
Cavanaugh
Hafer Undertaking Establishment
Frank Owens
Center Street
Owens
Major General Wood Read To Move Army To Mexico
Washington dispatch reports Major Wood chief of staff has prepared to lead American troops into Huerta’s domain. He indicates the army is ready and can move quickly, quipping it would take as long to move the desk correspondence as to begin the operation.
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Washington
Wood
Huerta
Marines Land at Vera Cruz Under Fire
Vera Cruz April 22 four thousand marines have landed under Captain Rush. Heavy firing is in progress. It is reported the American fleet shelled Vera Cruz before the landing.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Rush
Recall of U S Envoy Sparks Tense Veracruz Move
Washington reports General Huerta asked for the recall of Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy and his aides at Vera Cruz. The State Department withheld comment on the action and did not indicate whether Senor Algara would receive a passport. The demand signals heightened crisis and is viewed as tantamount to a declaration of war.
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Washington
Hiuerta
O'Shaughnessy
Vera Cruz
State Department
Senor Algara
United States Forces Move to Take Full Vera Cruz
A dispatch to Secretary Bryan from Consul Canada reports American forces under fleet protection moved at 8 o clock to seize the remainder of Vera Cruz not yet under American control. The advance aims to secure the entire city.
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Washington
State Department
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Coneul Canada
Navy denies OShaughnessy injury reports from Mexico City
Washington reports say no official word on injuries to Nelson OShaughnessy or aides in Mexico City. Secretary Daniels stated no such advices reached the Navy Department after his arrival, and Captain Bristol of the telegraph service dismissed assassination and shooting rumors as untrue.
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Washington
Dlhe Navy Department
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Department
O'Shaughnessy
Arnold Shanklin
Mexican
Bristol
War and Navy Departments
Marines Seize 1,000,000 Rounds and 250 Guns for Huerta
Wilson directs seizure of a German ship the Ypiranga at Vera Cruz. U.S. Marines land and take 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition and 250 field guns purchased in Europe for Dictator Huerta, aiming to curb his war capacity. The White House confirms the cargo taken.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Huerta
White House
Ypiranga
Vera Cruz
Bryan Denies Resignation Report Sparks White House Nonsense Claim
Washington April 22. The financial news agency report that Secretary of State Bryan had resigned today was called absolute nonsense by the White House. Secretary Bryan said he has not resigned and has no intention of doing so. Tumulty confirmed no change in plans.
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Washington
Bryan
White House
London Papers Demand Swift Action Against Huerta
London newspapers call for immediate and aggressive U S punishment after the Vera Cruz killing and wounding of American marines, urging strong response from Washington.
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London
United Stats
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Gunboat Castine to Serve Boston in April
Telegraphic dispatch from the Charleston navy yard says the gunboat Castine will be put in commission at once for river service. Secretary Daniels approved arms, ammunition and supplies to equip Castine for immediate service in Boston.
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Charleston Navy Yard
Castine
Ders
Daniels
Huerta Orders Reinforcements to Vera Cruz
Washington reports General Huerta has ordered Mexican reinforcements from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. A troop is said to move toward the border area near Admerial Fletcher's forces as the American commander plans to push his line toward the railroad bridges between Mexico City and Vera Cruz to hinder the Mexican advance.
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State
Navy Departments
Huerta
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Admerial Fletcher
Ralrona
Fletcner
Capitol
Americans Win Battle at Vera Cruz Amid Heavy Losses
Vera Cruz was nearly taken by American forces after a sharp combat in which four marines died and 20 were wounded. Four thousand marines supported by gunboats renewed the assault under cover, with over 200 Mexicans killed and many wounded. Rear Admiral Fletcher warned General Mass to stop firing on U S troops as heavy guns would be used.
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Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Mass
Admiral Fletcher
New Prairie
Shoex
Corporal Haggerty
Sea
Admiral Badger Announces Arrival at Vera Cruz
Admiral Badger reported to the Navy Department the arrival at Vera Cruz of battleships Arkansas Vermont New Jersey New Hampshire South Carolina and Mississippi the scout cruiser Chester and the minedepar t ship San Francisco.
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Badger
Navy Department
Vera Cruz
Arkansas
Vermont
New Jersey
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Mississippi
Chester
San Francisco
Bryan and Lansing Call on Wilson at White House
Secretary of State Bryan and Counselor Lansing met President Wilson at 9:55 this morning as his first callers, signaling a high level conference at the White House in Washington.
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Washington
Bryan
Lansing
State Department
Wilson
Mexican Charge Recalled Says Unofficial Report
An unofficial State Department report claims Huerta ordered Mexican Charge d Affaires Al ed the gara to leave Washington. In Mexico City crowds surge amid Vera Cruz invasion news and deaths, with fears of a general uprising and foreigners seeking protection.
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Washington
State Department
Huerta
Aled Thegara
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Marines Ordered to Philadelphia for Mexican Service
Major General Barnett commanding the Marine Corps today ordered another regiment of Marines assembled at Philadelphia for Mexican service. The unit will be drawn from Atlantic coast cities.
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Washington
Barnett
Marine Corps
Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast
Marines Embarked on Moro Castle for Mexican Waters
Secretary Daniels chartered the liner Moro Castle at New York to transport the regiment of marines ordered assembled at Philadelphia to Mexican waters.
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Daniels
Moro Castle
New York
Regiment of Marines
Philadelphia
Congress grants president full authority to act
The House of Representatives, after an all-night session, concurred at 10:29 a m to endow the president with full power to use U S forces to compel Victoriano Huerta to make amends for insulting the American flag. The action passed by viva voce with few dissenters and was not debated, save for Chairman Flood.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Victorano Huerta
House of Representatives
House
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cavalry Thrown Into El Paso to Secure U S. Area
Colonel Hatfield orders an entire regiment of U S Cavalry into the Mexican section of El Paso to prevent an outbreak against Americans. All saloons have been ordered closed.
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el Paso
Hatfield
Federal officers escort truce to rebel quarters
Laredo April 22 reports two federal officers from the Nuevo Laredo garrison crossed the river with a flag of truce to meet rebel officers. The aim cited is to negotiate amid a coalition of rebels and federals against the United States.
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Laredo
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Quartey
United States
Marines Sail From Mare Island to Board Collier Jupiter
In San Francisco on April 22 Captain William Henry Pritchett led 390 marines departing Mare Island navy yard for Tiburon to board the collier Jupiter, bound for the advance base at Ban Vie.
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William Henry Pritchett
Seattle
Mare Island Navy Yard
Tiburon
Jupiter
Ban Viege
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