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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
3
A veteran reflects on the Mexican War and earlier conflicts, noting the long memory of siege experiences, veteran reconnects with aged generals, and a long account of war’s brutal aftermath. He cites battles near Vera Cruz, the 1847 siege, and a vivid, graphic narrator’s view of battlefield carnage and its enduring impact.
A fragmented news excerpt notes calls for American intervention to stabilize Mexico. It argues peace hinges on U S influence, enabling mining and agriculture to recover after three years of war, and mentions sil ver, minerals, and potential radium in coastal mountains and Coahuila.
A historical note argues Texas annexation was not the main rupture. long-standing Mexican unrest since 1824, raids on American shipping, and repeated remonstrances failed to deter Mexico. Polk’s 1846 message recounts U.S. grievances, while Mexico’s economy relies on crude manufacturing such as sugar and sara pee blankets amid warlike comic opera tactics.
Vera Cruz May 1 Brigadier General Frederick Funston and the Fifth Infantry brigade assume city command from the navy. Civil governor Robert J Kerr works with Mexican officials as American troops resume daily life amid parades, music and outdoor dining. Navy orders praise for the occupation and signal transfer of control to the army.
Vera Cruz to be handed over by the United States Navy to Brigadier General Frederick Funston in a formal ceremony at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rear Admiral Frank P. Fletcher and Gen Funston with their staffs will attend.
Washington reports civil government under martial law established in Vera Cruz at 5 p m with Robert J Kerr as civil governor and Charles H Stewart named treasurer. Navy officials transmit plans for transfer of naval authority to the army, as Brigadier General Funston announces progress while troops unload transports and shore establishments proceed.
Vera Cruz April 30 Rear Admiral Fletcher seized the piers yards and buildings of the terminal company a British owned concern to resume normal city business. The managers demanded a price the admiral deemed exorbitant and he took possession under martial law. A British flag over the water station failed to prevent action. London says the seizure is within the admiral s rights. Washington reports armistice mediation talks with Huerta supported by South American envoys. About seven hundred American refugees have arrived at Quarantine New Orleans and the Mexican wireless station at Vera Cruz was taken over by the navy.
Rear Admiral Pletcher received telegraph from Mexico City that several train loads of refugees were ready to leave the capital. Consul Canada noted the embargo on Americans at the capital had been raised and departures were free. Women among Cordoba detainees were moved to hotels and food shortages eased. Many Americans held at Obizaba were expected to reach Vera Cruz soon. A train was sent to meet the downbound train. Washington April 29 Gaston Schmutz and 110 others jailed by Mexican federals at Aguascalientes arrived by train to Mexico City en route to Vera Cruz.
Mexican citizens of Nacotari urge American refugees to return. Upon leaving, Americans left the mine and mill under Mexican control with rental terms. Mechanical difficulties beyond Mexican power threaten an early shutdown of the property.
Rear Admiral Badger reports gradual improvement among wounded bluejackets and marines at Vera Cruz. Marine private James W. Wrenn is back to duty. President Wilson orders all marine hospitals and quarantine stations to receive sick and wounded from the army and Navy.
Vera Cruz reports April 22 says no American landings overnight. Morro Castle with 604 marines arrived early morning. Four torpedo boat destroyers and one transport followed. Morro Mantle left Philadelphia April 25. American consul generals O Shavellinsky and Arnold Shanklin in Mexico City joined San Antonio, Texas, on April 28 awaiting orders. Officials here interpret Washington telegrams as signaling possible adjustment to the Mexican crisis. Federal troops in Guaymas have moved rebel forces toward surrender, raising prospects for action in the region.
A Summerside nurse Miss Florence B Alward married Prince Edward Island publisher Arthur R Brennan in New York after meeting on Summerside vacation. Brennan traveled from Prince Howard Island and waited at South Ferry for Alward to arrive, then secured a license and wed that evening with Rev Houghton officiating.
Mrs. Mabel Aldrich sues Mayor H. Jedmond for 25000 damages claiming two assaults when she visited his office to discuss divorce and later property matters. Mayor Redmond denies all advances and alleges a conspiracy by the Aldriches to extort money.
Columbus. Christian Geiger aged sixty one former Lima brewer died in the penitentiary where he was serving a seven year sentence for burglary and larceny begun October 7, 1911. He was said to have been part of a band that terrorized Lima with robberies and a bold home invasion during which the owners were bound and tortured for the hiding place of savings. Geiger, reputedly the gang fence, faced a lengthy trial in Allen county and amassed a fortune near two hundred thousand dollars before his conviction.
Creston, Wayne county plans to curb tramp nuisance with printed housewife cards urging work and a warning to leave. Other items note a Urbana bound couple leaving a child on a car, a conductor caring for the child, a fatal street fight in Canton, a dog feud in Youngstown, a near wreck of Lake Shore train 39, a Steubenville dynamite accident, and Isaac Graver holding Washington’s pocketbook with a high asking price.
In the Seventh New Jersey district, Republicans won a decisive victory over Democrats and the Socialist candidate, with the Republican gaining a two to one lead in a 21,000 vote poll. The result signals broad voter disapproval of protectionist policy and opens the path for substantial GOP gains next fall amid tariff and canal tolls debates.
A fragment advises using sweet clover and flowering clove branches dried and placed in bags between sheets, linen, and underwear to scent garments, claiming it softens fabric and lends fragrance stronger than lavender. The note ends with a brusque remark about conceited people attributed to George Blot.
A Sunday School lesson on Luke 16 1 9 11 12 contrasts the unjust steward with the rich man and Lazarus to warn against covetousness and hypocrisy. It emphasizes faithful use of money entrusted to us, preparing for future reward, and links stewardship to true faith and service to the needy.
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