Fifth Brigade Embarks for Vera Cruz Under Funston
Washington issues brief wartime order announcing the Fifth Brigade's departure for Vera Cruz. The force includes 3200 infantry 1000 artillery 1000 cavalry with units led by Van Wycket Moore Waltz Plummer O Connor and Alvord. Transports Meade Sumner Kilpatrick McClellan plus San Marcos Satilla are chartered as ships with three torpedo destroyers providing convoy protection.
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Funston
Benjamin Alvord
W. G. Ball
Meade
Sumner
Kilpatrick
McClellan
San Marcos
Satilla
United States Reinforces Navy at Vera Cruz and Restores Arms Embargo
U S troops move Thursday to reinforce the navy at Vera Cruz and restore the arms embargo into Mexico. Officials say border security and precaution against hostilities drive the action while Carranza’s stance is described as friendly. Wilson warns Carranza and Huerta factions. diplomats are recalled and the move viewed as a warning rather than immediate war.
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Washington
United States
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Villa declines to be drawn into war with US
General Francisco Villa told George C. Carothers he would not be dragged into a war with the United States. He joked Europe would mock Mexico if war began and said he was friendly to Americans while noting he was not consulted on the Carranza note. Villa expressed hope Americans would seal Vera Cruz, and criticized the admiral’s actions. Refugee trains to Vera Cruz were held up, and telegraphic lines to the City of Mexico were cut, with railways likely affected.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
George C. Carothers
State Department
United States
Europe
Huerta
Villa
Bryan
Carothers
Juarez
Vera Cruz
Mex
City of Mexico
Maas
Reinforcements to Vera Cruz Aid Naval Hold and Rail Route
A brigade departs from Galveston to Vera Cruz to assist naval forces in holding the city and guarding the 27 mile rail line to Mexico City. Villa pledges friendship, while U S and Brazil coordinate to protect Mexican interests. Casualties at Vera Cruz rise as sniping continues. more marines and sailors are wounded.
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Galveston
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Washington
Brazil
Francisco Villa
Juarez
George C. Carothers
Admiral Badger
Marines Seize Vera Cruz as U S Forces Clash in Mexico
Washington reports Marines and bluejackets captured the Vera Cruz customs house and a large area, with four killed and twenty wounded. Mexican losses are about two hundred. The action marks U S reprisal over Tampico incidents, with debates in the Senate as the administration seeks limited war powers and a pledge of rights respect. The transport carries fifteen million rounds of ammunition, 200 rapid fire guns and 1,000 rifles.
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Washington
Custom House
Vera Cruz
United States
Huerta
Tampico
Mexico
Southern
Republic
Fletcher
eSchun
Wessel
Bryan
Count Bernstorff
Fateful Date April 21 Marksva Cruz History
April 21 marks pivotal dates from 1519 when Cortez landed at Vera Cruz beginning the conquest of Mexico to 1896 San Jacinto anniversary. The citys harbor, rail links, pirate raids, and the San Juan de Ulloa prison add context to its stormy history and strategic port status.
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Vera Cruz
Cortez
West Indies
Mexico
Montezuma
San Jacinto
Vera Cruz, Or
Ville Rice de la Santa Vera Cruz
Grijalva
City of
Salina Cruz
Pacific Coast
San Juan de Ulloa
New Spain
Carranza calls for U S halt in Vera Cruz crisis
Washington reports Gen Carranza declares Vera Cruz seizure a violation of Mexican sovereignty and urges the United States to suspend hostilities and withdraw. He proposes that the constitutionalist government receive reparations demands for Huerta offenses amid rising Mexican tensions near the border.
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Washington
Carranza
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Huerta
U S Forces Take Vera Cruz After Street Fighting
United States warships seized Vera Cruz with heavy losses on both sides as marines and bluejackets landed near the customs house and port, facing stubborn Mexican resistance led by General Gustavo Maas. Admiral Fletcher authorized the occupation after demanding surrender and Cap tain Rush's and Prairie crews moved ashore to secure key piers and railroad access.
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Gustavo Maas
Fletcher
United States
W. W. Canada
Maas
Prairie
Custom House
William R. Rush
Florida
List of killed and wounded Vera Cruz action corrected
An updated cable from Admiral Fletcher lists killed and wounded in the Vera Cruz fight. It names Private Daniel Haggerty, Private Simuel Marten, George Poinsett, John Schumacher, George Draine, Edward Peterson, Clarence Harshbadger, Joseph Kwahich, Henry Nickerson, Edward Gisburne, plus wounded marines George Davidson, John McMillan, Richard Shaker, Harry Reed, and wounded bluejackets Mangels Nanz Schwartz Copeland. notes on enlistment and home towns.
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Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Daniel Aloysius Haggerty
United States Marines
Boston
Clarence Rex Harshbadger
United States
Utah
Waverly
N. Y
Joseph Louis Kwahich
Rochester
Ienry Nickerson
Wheeling
W. Va
Edward Gisburne
Florida
Quincy
Mass
George Maurice Davidson
Oskaloosa
Iowa
John McMillan
Mayfield
Manitoba
Canada
Richard Shaker
Poughkeepsie
Harry J. Reed
Chicago
William H. Mangels
New York
Congratulations on Muriel engagement to Harold
Mollie and Muriel meet at a matinee and share mutual joy over Muriel’s engagement to Harold. Mollie pretends to be surprised while Muriel says she did not expect the proposal. Mollie notes others were surprised and teases Muriel about hints.
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Mollie
Mariel
Harold
Muriel
Itchy Skin Cured by Cuticura After One Week
Mrs J R Greggs of Glenns P O Virginia reports a year of severe itching and widespread sores. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment after a warm bath and saw relief after two applications and complete cure within two weeks. Samples offered by Cuticura, Dept L, Boston.
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Glenns P. O
J. R. Greggs
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Quote touches on gender and humanity in a bustling city
In a brief, witty exchange from the Houston Post a man remarks that men are like clay. A woman questions if the rule applies to her. He replies that it applies to all, sparking a moment of dry humor about human nature.
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Houston Post
Dean
Stella-Vitae
Willie Moore
Center
Okla
Castoria Ad Claims Safety and Long Use for Children
An advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of Charges HA, noting over 30 years in use. A light humorous exchange about a graduate choosing work is included, credited to a Judge.
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Fletcher
Patent Medicine Ad for Malaria Cure
An old newspaper ad touts a malaria remedy billed as a prescription for malaria or chills and fever. It claims five or six doses break the illness and a tonic dose prevents a return. Also notes a travel tip about staying alert on motor trips.
Capucine for Headaches and Gripp Ady Liquid Prompt
Striking London school teachers win a salary of 500 dollars a year. Women consider Easter millinery and its costs. A lovesick young man imagines he eats and sleeps not.
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London
Are You a Weak Nervous Woman
A cryptic fragment questions strength and nerves with unclear context and unreadable surrounding text. The readable portion hints at a sensational or advice tone without identifiable people or events.
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Charles M. O'Connor
Fourth Field Artillery
Company FE Engineers
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Field Hospital Corps
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Nuevo Laredo
Colquitt
Houston
Brownsville
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House
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Nelson O’shaughnessy
Simuel Marten
Second Advance Base Regiment
George Poinsett
Philadelphia
John F. Schumacher
George Draine
Edward P. Peterson
Cleveland
Ohio
Bluejackets
Frederick Nanz
Brooklyn
Nathan Schwartz
James Horace Copeland
Montrey
Tenn
Chattanooga
Austin
Rio Grande
J. H. Rogers
Texas
Rogers
White
Green
South Dakota
W. R. Smart
Belle Fourche
8. D
Doan
Briar Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Thacher Medicine Company
Tennessee
McCane’s
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Peden Iron & Steel CO
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Grafton Waples
Lamar
Texas Bag & Fibre Co
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R.V. Pierce
Buffalo,n.y
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Parcell Post
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