Congress Backs Wilson as He Seeks War Authority
President Wilson asked Congress to authorize using the U S army to compel Huerta to respect the United States. A $50 million fund authorizing discretionary use was reported to the Senate. The Senate backed a National Guard call and ships were readied as tensions rose in Vera Cruz and Eagle Pass.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States Army
Huerta
United States
Senate
House
Canada
Vera Cruz
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Huuerta
Congress Ready 10 Answer War Signal
Officials in Washington discuss Huerta's demand for direct American assurance on a salute and plan moves to place naval and military authority before Congress. President Wilson's options include a blockade as telegraph rooms and naval offices monitor dispatches from Florida straits and Veracruz.
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Huerta
United States
Admiral Mayo
Wilson
Huertas
Theta
Ameri
Washington
Toomorrow
Mexico
House
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Underwood
White House
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Relations Committees
Naval Annex
Naval Board
Dewey
Sutherland
Fiske
Winterhalter
Knapp
Hood
Shoemaker
Oliver
Naval Intelligence
Campbell
Badger
Arkansas
Florida Straits
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Mayo
Tampico
Navy Strategic Board
Sampson
Schley
Philippine
Fifty Million Dollars to be Expended by Pres. Wilson
A bill to appropriate 850000000 to be expended by President Wilson was introduced in the House this afternoon. The Senate passed the volunteer army bill and the cabinet met briefly. State Department figures show three to twelve hundred Americans in Mexico City and hundreds more in Vera Cruz Tampico and other locales.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Senate
State Department
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Vessels Ordered Out of Harbors in Vera Cruz Move
Commander Hughes directed all harbor command officers to remove merchant ships from Vera Cruz harbor. The American consul advised American and foreign women to seek refuge aboard the vessels currently in port.
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Vera Cruz
Hughes
United States Atlantic Feet
United States Gunboat Birmingham Leaves Pensacola for Tampico
The gunboat Birmingham and a torpedo destroyer flotilla sailed from Pensacola this morning bound for Tampico in a showing of naval force during April.
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Fighting Machines
Pensacola
Birmingham
Torpedo Destroyer Flotilla
Tampico
Regular Army Moves On Practice Marches to Texas Gulf
The second division of the U S army returning from a practice march began moving back toward Texas City and Galveston this morning. Plans were laid for the fifth brigade to board a transport but sailing orders were not yet issued.
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Houston
Texas
United States Army
Texas City
Galveston
Washington
National Guard Ready to Move for Mexican Service
Ten thousand New York City National Guard troops would entrain within twenty four hours if called for Mexican service, according to the officers.
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New York
National Guard
New York City
Significant moves before joint session in Mexican crisis
The article notes President Wilson signaling no war against the Mexican people, while military forces prepare. Admiral Dewey presides over Army and Navy Board talks on potential actions, with Gen Leonard Wood named to command if needed. Forces move to Texas border and Galveston transports await deployment readiness is emphasized as Congress readies for a joint session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Admiral Dewey
Lonard Wood
Wood
Texas
Galveston
Gelveston
Texas City
United States
Huerta
Monroe Sees Mexican War Impact On Local Guards
The looming conflict with Mexico stirs strong interest in Monroe due to the Ouachita Guards Company D of the First Regiment Infantry Louisiana National Guard. Col. Stubbs and Capt. Gayle await orders as talks of bolstering volunteer forces proceed.
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Mexico
Monroe
Ouachita Guards
Infantry
Louisiana National Guard
F. P. Stubbs
Phillip M. Gayle
Hupata Weighs Compliance as Quibbling Over Details Persists
The article reports Hupata showing willingness to salute but demanding to dictate terms, signaling ongoing negotiation over specific arrangements and conditions.
United States Deputies Move on Mexico Crisis
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan maneuver amid the Mexican crisis as Washington readies a firm reply and the Navy orders the Mississippi and flotilla toward Tampico. Officials press for a written salute to the U S flag while awaiting Mexico City’s reply.
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United States
Navy Department
Ruan
Washington
Wilson
White Sulphur Springs
Bryan
Mexico City
State Department
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Portillo Y Rojas
Huerty
Conhle
Hureta
Mississippi
Pensacola
Fla
Badger
Gulf of Mexico
Tampico
Dixie
Birmingham
Fighting Strength of Uncle Sam's Navy
Navy Department figures show 17 950 sailors 3 970 marines and 855 officers in Mexican waters or en route along east and west coasts. Gulf area totals 14 170 sailors 2 900 marines 700 officers while 3 530 sailors 950 marines and 140 officers are in Mexican ports or en route. Forces include Vera Cruz with two battleships and multiple ships and Marines and Tampico with additional ships and hospital and transport units.
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Washington
Navy Department
Gulf of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Prairie
Tampico
Des Moines
Cheater
Dolphin
San Francisco
Solace
Hancock
Metropolitan Cafe Reopens After Health Compliance Notice
In Monroe the Metropolitan Cafe announces readiness to serve former patrons under Louisiana State Board of Health rules. The note promises the best, cleanest, and most up to date service and thanks customers for past patronage. Signed Dusas and Panos.
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Louisiana State Board of Health
Monroe
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