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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1914
Page
1
A tense standoff emerges as Carranza readies a reinvestigation after an aggressive stance. The scene centers on fears of renewed clashes and potential tactical moves. Strong entities in play include Villa and Carranza amid a volatile regional dynamic.
In Chihuahua Mexican leaders debate how to salvage Carranza’s pride after the Wilson message crisis. Possible moves include a private note to President Wilson or a meeting with five Carranza aides in Washington to explain the misunderstanding. Villa’s loyalty sparks unease as observers note espionage-like vigilance.
The State Homestead League closed its second day in New Iberia Louisiana with officers and delegates addressing the gathering Memorial resolutions named members who died including W E Kelly W T Forrester J W Walton P A LeBlanc T S McGovern G C Laughlin and Charles X Ledig The league adopted a new name Louisiana League of Homestead and Building and Loan Associations A bill to fund immigration efforts was endorsed Regional reserve banks were condemned Support for the Exposition of Big Ideas was pledged George C Walshe was elected delegate to the International Building and Loan Conference in London next August Monroe will host the next meeting The new officers are M J Hartson KE F Millard Fred Querens K A Wagner J A Cavilla and an executive committee of A C Andre and R J Prophit Delegates to the United States League Convention include W J Bayersdorffer W Ik Turner J P Barrymore H L Loomis BE A Wayne and W R Douglas
April 27 report notes delay in base construction postponing the dedication of the Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery to June 4. Col Hillary A. Herbert will preside as the ceremony includes remarks by President Wilson and former President Taft, with funding from the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
President Wilson made a personal appeal to John D. Rockefeller to help end the Colorado strike that has caused heavy loss of life and property damage.
A brief note records a costly consequence after an attempted capture of the capital at Mentoco Avp. Authorities outline the failed operation and its financial impact on involved parties.
Washington reports a reign of terror in Mexico City with Huerta’s soldiers removing Americans from trains and blocking escape. About 125 Americans, mainly women and children, were taken from a line near San Juan del Rio to Iraquato. Foreigners gather in a defense area, led by embassy marine guards, risking mob attacks while Vera Cruz troops are deemed insufficient to reach the city.
Sunday brought reports of Huerta seeking friendly mediation from Brazil Chile and Argentina via the Spanish embassy in Washington while Admiral Fletcher imposed martial law in Vera Cruz and prepared to take supreme command. Americans in Mexico City were allowed to depart with assurances via Britain, but conditions remained tense as aviators noted rail bridges burning toward Mexico City.
Juarez April 27 Gen Villa declares he will march 10 000 veterans from Torreon to Vera Cruz to lead an advance into Mexico City if the US embargo is lifted long enough to allow ammunitions. He repeats approval of US actions and vows to storm the capital, warning Huerta to apologize. Local officials express confidence in Villa’s sincerity despite alarms over trenching near Juarez.
Authorities struggle to evacuate Americans as mobs flood Mexico City streets. A statue of George Washington was insulted, Porter's Hotel hosts were attacked, and the American Club windows smashed. Foreigners flee to Vera Cruz while businesses shutter and rioters arm themselves.
Advertisers urge merchants to align with newspaper ads and boost sales by promoting products to customers. Emphasizes using windows counters and advertising to create demand and share profits with manufacturers through cooperative promotion.
Washington reports pessimism among European diplomats over South American mediation to avert conflict with Mexico. England France and Germany had urged Huerta to accept good offices from Brazil Argentina and Chile. A conference of diplomats occurred with no announced plan. Separately Texas Mobilizes National Guard near Brownsville amid border tensions.
Hartford April 27 The Eastern baseball association starts its season tomorrow with the Connecticut league intact except Meriden moving to New Britain. Cities: Hartford New London Waterbury Bridgeport New Haven Socinacitta and Pittsfield. Eugene McCann moves to New London, Jack Bouktes takes Bridgeport, Lee Fohl replaces Sam Kennedy in Waterbury.
President Wilson was told Huerta accepted the good offices of three South American republics. Berlin reports Germany France and England urged acceding to U.S. demands. Badger wired that Mexican authorities will transport Americans from Mexico City to Sole dad near Vera Cruz. General Funston and Galveston troops expected to land at Vera Cruz tonight.
Reports in Vera Cruz on April 27 note Americans may be allowed to leave Mexico City while General Funston and troops from Galveston may arrive. Local fear centers on Capitol mobs and Huerta’s control of railroads, driving away foreign workers.
A dispatch from Mexico City reports quiet is returning as Americans begin leaving the capital. Will Move Mexican Prisoners describes transferring 3000 inmates from Fort Elise to Fort Wittgate New Mexico to avoid border incidents. Bryan outlines plans to evacuate Americans with 700 slated for Vera Cruz. Across the border US troops report fighting near Laredo with casualties. Boston hosts a large Textile Show highlighting complete cotton woolen and silk production machinery.
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