Mexican Diplomatic Break With U S and Vera Cruz Bridge Action
Mexico severed diplomatic relations with the United States. American Charge d Affaires Nelson O Shaughnessy and Mexican charge Algara received passports and leave. Marines ordered to seize two railroad bridges west of Vera Cruz to protect link to Mexico City. Admiral Badger to guard the bridges to prevent disruption of rail traffic.
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Mexico City
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Jusserand
Vera Cruz
Badger
Navy Department
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White House
Fear that Villa Carranza unite to attack Americans in Mexico
The State Department warns Americans to leave Constitutionalist territory as fears grow that Villa and Carranza forces may attack and shoot Americans. U S warships will evacuate refugees to Galveston and other safe points while President Wilson prepares a possible war declaration to free Mexico from Huerta Villa and Carranza.
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Carranza
State Department
Galveston
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United States
Huerta
Mexico
Water supply poisoning scare rattles San Diego crowds
Special to the Cumberland Press reports police detection of a band of Mexicans poisoning San Diego water. The incident prompted widespread alarm as thousands feared mass casualties if the plot succeeded. Local authorities pursued leads and scarce details emerged.
Vera Cruz Falls After Heavy Losses In Battle
U S forces suffer major casualties as American blue jackets and marines attack Vera Cruz while Mexican defenders put up stiff resistance. Reports from El Paso and Washington detail rising border tensions and President Wilson’s move toward war declaration with Secretary Bryan, Secretary Daniels, and Counsellor Lansing meeting at the White House.
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Wilson
Venustiano Carranza
Vera Cruz
White House
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el Paso
Texas
Carranza
Huerta
Bryan
Navy Daniels
Counsellor
Lansing
State Department
Daniels
Cruiser North Carolina Commissioned Amid Swift Orders
Boston April 23 The armored cruiser North Carolina now serving as relief at Charlestown Navy Yard was suddenly ordered into commission by dispatches from Washington today.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Washington
United States Eyes Full-Scale War as Mexico Turmoil Grows
U S leaders debate immediate intervention in Mexico as Huerta and Rebels clash. Plans for occupation advance amid warnings for Americans in Vera Cruz and Mexico City. General Villa says Mexico seeks peace and prefers to avoid war with the United States.
France and Brazil to act for United States in Mexico
Reports from Washington and El Paso detail diplomatic and military moves as Uryan confirms consular roles for France and Brazil if US consuls are expelled. Troop movements include Ninth Cavalry from Douglas Arizona and Seventeenth Infantry from Heige Pass heading to El Paso, with Fort Bliss artillery also dispatched. General Villa arrives at Juarez with bodyguard. consuls urge Americans to leave Constitutionalists territory amid fears of attacks. Secret orders in New York mobilize National Guard and call for a 250000-strong volunteer army.
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Mexico
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White House
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Tex
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Arizona
Seventeenth Infantry
Hegie Pass
Fort Bliss
Fifteenth Cavalry
Vera Cruz
Brazil
France
New York
War Department
Colts Win Opening Game In County Championship
Johnny Stafford pitched six frames for Cumberland County with two scoreless innings by Hughie Markwood in three, as Cumberland defeated Presburg in the county title opening. A crowd over a thousand attended, many from Frostburg, with Captain Shaffer and Manager Russler praising the Colts for a strong start and confidence to win more games.
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Maiwood
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Jackson
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