Vera Cruz Shelling Seen as Necessary for U.S. Sailors
The Vera Cruz bombardment by warships is argued to have saved American sailors and marines. It asserts Huerta’s fall and a push toward the capital, noting passports issued and halted arms shipments as pivotal in reducing Huerta’s resistance. The account praises minimal American casualties.
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Senate
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Mexico
United States
Eerel Carranza
Navy Torpedo Boat Destroyers Score Record Run
A San Diego report details the torpedo boat destroyers Whipple Perry and Paul Jones achieving a record night run at 15 knots. They located a target 3,000 yards away with searchlights and fired Whitehead torpedoes for three perfect hits.
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San Diego
Coronado Island
Whipple
Perry
Paul Jones
Stewart
Truxton
United States Navy
Editorial Afterthoughts on Saving and Mexican Crisis
The editorial critiques a costly saving proposition while noting a county tax loss of about $12,000 annually. It mentions telegrams from Tasker G and references Governor Goldsborough and Carranza. It also comments on legal witnesses and the Vera Cruz attack, predicting consequences for Huerta, and ends with Hans Wagener named as a fish commissioner.
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Hans Wagener
Pittsburgh
Tener
Hans
April 23 in History and Chauncey Depew Birthday
Highlights include battles and events dated April 23 across centuries with Yvre- ant off Aosta conflict and Spain Eng war advances. Chauncey M Depew noted for 80th birthday today and praised as a leading statesman and post‑dinner orator while commenting on tariff and employment impacts.
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Aosta
Chauncey M. Depew
Camp delegates chosen for Confederate reunion in May
Delegates to Jacksonville and Hampshire at Romney West Virginia elected WwW H Maloney and W M Poling to represent the camp. Wm. Eomery and H G Houser were named to attend the reunion. If no notes, an attendee may stand as camp representative during May 6 7 and 8 events.
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Jacksonville
Hampshire
Romney
W. Va
H. Maloney
W. M. Poling
Timely Topics Editorial Sparks Mexican Turmoil and US Policy
Early dispatches from Vera Cruz detail limited fatalities as tensions rise over US intervention in Mexico. The piece notes Wilsons stance, arming the aviation corps, and Pancho Villa’s mixed position while pondering Huerta arbitration and future actions.
Fibre limbs and sewing machines in surgery showcased
In New York during the Surgical Congress three men wore artificial arms and demonstrated dexterity with fibre limbs, while Dr W Manninger cited a sewing machine for rapid, precise closures in stomach and duodenum operations. The piece also notes debates on women's wage equity and a park aeroplane incident in Central Park with John Gilpatrick facing possible summons.
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Charles Henry Adams
New York
T. C. Gates
Kansas City
Mr. Gaites
Congress
W. Manninger
Budapest
Manninger
Patrciman McGuire
Central Park
John Gilpatric
McGuire
Gilpatrick
Vague patriotism and tall tales in a clipped era
A fragment from a 20th century column mocks pretenders and public figures. It notes a man who claims U S plans to annex Mexico without offering any gain. Civil War veterans and figures like Peary Cook Mitchel are referenced in a satirical, era voice.
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John Martin
Ashman
Ives
Martin
United States
Mexico
A Bit of Everything For The Press Readers
A collage of light verse and quips touches on war in Mexico, jail lectures, licenses for cats and singing, sports musings, naval visits, and social observations. It contrasts politics, humor, and everyday life with satirical jabs at manners and media.
Blair Replaced as Chief of Ordnance in Maryland Guard
Adjutant General Macklin announced Gen Gist Blair resigns as chief of ordnance of the Maryland National Guard. Col W Bladen Lowndes is named successor with brigadier general rank. Lowndes has served as an aide on the general staff since Governor Goldsborough's administration. Blair, a former candidate for Congress, led state ordnance since Goldsborough took office.
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Gist Blair
Maryland National Guard
W. Bladen Lowndes
Macklin
Blair
Goldsborough
Congress
Owndes
Oldsborough
Western Maryland earnings dip amid suspense charges
The February earnings statement for Western Maryland shows sharp declines due to heavy costs tied to long carried suspense accounts. Officials expect poorer results for three to four months before property improves. management aims to clear the suspense items promptly, reflecting the president's trait of facing unpleasant duties swiftly.
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Marryland
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