Carranza Rejects Mediation Over Tampico Incidents
General Carranza and the Constitutionalists spurn mediation that would discuss wider Mexican pacification, saying mediators cannot negotiate while he demands focus only on the Tampico insult and related U.S.-Mexico tensions. The South American envoys withdrew invitations to send a representative as Carranza refuses to armistice terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Constitutionalists
Huerta
Constitutionaliat
Mexico
United States
Tampico
Pote
Prisoner U S Consul Held Threats in Mexico
News from Vera Cruz says John B Silliman acting American consul at San Luis Potosi has been a prisoner of Gen Joaquin Maas for eleven days and has nightly death threats. Two American correspondents, invited by Huerta, witnessed Federal defeats at San Pedro then were imprisoned and later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
San Luis Potosi
Executions Reported as Food Ban Enforced at Vera Cruz
Reports from Vera Cruz say more than 20 men were executed by Gen Maas’s soldiers for violating orders that barred food supplies entering the city. Two men were hanged for attempting to bring milk to American troops. El Dictamen notes Huerta preparing for war with 1800 federals under Laque and Lis marching to Jalapa, 500 Juachitecan Indians toward Vera Cruz, and Gov Breton sending arms to Zapata who declines to join Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Maas
Huerta
el Dictamen
Laque
Tuxpam Quiet After Anti-American Demonstrations
Refugees returning to Galveston aboard the torpedo boat destroyers Henley and Warrington report Tuxpam quiet again and that anti-American demonstrations have ceased after leaving quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Henley
Warrington
Demand Surrender Feud Breaks at Vera Cruz Water Works
Washington reports Gen Funston stating Mexican soldiers pressed for surrender of nearby water works near Vera Cruz with no success. In New York the Ward Line steamer Guantanamo ferries eighteen refugees from Tampico and two from Vera Cruz, mostly women and children. New Orleans reports the Ward liner Monterey with 633 refugees reaching quarantine where residents meet to critique U S policy on the refugee situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vera Cruz
War Department
Funston
New York
Ward Line
Guantanamo
Tampico
Vera Cras
New Orléans
Monterey
United States
Rebels Fire On Antilla Steamer Off Arbol Grande
Rebels fired on the Antilla of the Ward line in the Panuco river near Arbol Grande wounding the helmsman. The ship flew a Cuban flag and anchored midstream for aid. British and U S forces responded as Mexican gunboat Vera Cruz shelled rebels and threats to hold vessels were issued. The U S evacuated Vera Cruz as Brig Frederick Funston led troops in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Galveston
Texas
Antilla
Ward Line
Arbol Grande
Panuco
Helmeman
Antila
Mayo
Doughty
Hermione
Panuco River
Vera Crus
Arbor Grande
Waters-Piercs Oil Company
Frederick Funston
United States
Mexicans Escape Jail From Fort Rosecrans
Forty eight Mexican prisoners in the army detention camp at Fort Rosecrans escaped by digging a seventy yard tunnel under fences and barbed wire entanglements. Fourteen of them have been recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Fort Rosecrans
Greeks Volunteer Nucleus Formed in Macon Platoon
Twenty five Greeks in Macon Georgia have volunteered to form a nucleus for a Greek company in case of war between the United States and Mexico. Most returned from the Balkan War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States
Mexico
Refugees Moved From Dictator to Monterey to New Orleans
Refugees from Puerto Mexico aboard the Leland steamer Dictator and the transport Hancock have been transferred to the steamship Monterey for passage to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Puerto Mexico
Leland
Dictator
Hancock
Monterey
New Orleans
Casasus Is Ordered to Washington From Carlsbad
Joaquin D. Casasus former Mexican ambassador to the United States is hurriedly ordered to Washington from Carlsbad where he has been taking the cure.
Velasco Forces Reinforce Saltillo Against Villa
Federal troops under Gen Velasco arrive 1,400 strong at Saltillo Coahuila as barricades rise in the streets to resist Villa’s expected assault. Rebels previously misread evacuation plans and now face a determined defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mexico
Saltillo
Velasco
Coahuila
Villa
Refugees Released From Quarantine Reach Galveston
The 470 refugees aboard the battleship were welcomed in Galveston after being released from quarantine. The ship had brought them to Vera Cruz and Tampico, while Paris reports Porfirio Diaz has answered General Rafael Reyes regarding the Mexican conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Paris
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Rafael Reyes
Deserters Reach Laredo After River Crossing
Five deserters from federal forces who defeated Neevyo Laredo arrived in Laredo after crossing the river below the town. In Washington, the cruiser Washington was ordered to depart Lyne Haven for Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Neevyo Laredo
Washington
Lyne Haven
Vera Crus
Foreign Minister Portillo Ousted By Huerta In Cabinet Crisis
Mexico City reports Huerta forced Senor Lopes Portillo y Rojas to resign as foreign minister amid tensions over mediation policy. Portillo, longtime Jalisco governor and Monroe Doctrine critic, faced removal after failing to rally European governments to the mediation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
Senor Lopes Portillo Y Rojas
Portillo
Señor Portillo
Senor Alcocer
Interior
Senor Losano
Senor de la Lama
Finance
Foreign Ministry
Senor Esteva Raiz
Ruis
Senor Ruiz
Senor Portillo
Jalisco
Europe
United States
Huerta Quote Sparks Tie Over Resignation Claim
Dictator Huerta issues a statement denying resignation and mediation plans while asserting a tie if announced. Maj Escadete reports the text read to 2,000 Federals near Tembladora. About 6,500 Federals entrench at Jalaps preparing to defend against US movements toward Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Crast
Americana
Huerta
Maj
Escadete
Tembladora
Eacadete
Atoya
Jalaps
Mexico City
Companies seek protection for Tampico holdings in New York meeting
Houston reports that firms active in the Tampico fields, especially Panuco, have scheduled a New York meeting to decide how to obtain protection for their investments amid threats from Mexican factional warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oj! Wells
Houston
Tampico
Mexico
Panuco
New York
Americans in Mexico City total 160 says State Dept
A State Department release states 160 Americans are in Mexico City including arrivals from interior points. The note marks the count as current and confirms presence in the capital region.
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Mexico City
Washington
State Department
Demonstration in Brussels Supports Mexico Over United States
A Brussels demonstration organized by the local Hispano American committee urged support for Mexico and opposition to the United States. Participants gathered in the city to express their stance amid the diplomatic tensions described.
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Brussels
Belgium
Mexico
United States
Regulara Replace Militia Patrol Duty Shift
Six hundred United States troops replace a Texas National Guard regiment on patrol in Brownsville under an agreement between Secretary of War Garrison and Governor Colquitt. The move marks a formal shift in local security duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
United States
Texas National Guard
Colquitt
Body of Early American Sailor Due Home in Scott County
Jackson Mississippi reports the body of E. C. Fisher one of the first U S sailors to die in the Vera Cruz fight is expected to reach his old home in Scott County soon amid military honors and public mourning preparations.
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Jackson
Miss
E. C. Fisher
Vera Crus
Scott County
Refugees Leave New Orleans for Homes Across U S
The first group of Mexican refugees released from the down the river relocation left New Orleans en route to their destinations across the United States. They were among those resettled as aid programs arranged for shelter and passage to available communities nationwide.
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New Orleans
Mexico
United States
Mexicans Attack Vera Cruz Outpost Amid Waterworks Threat
Mexican forces of about 300 attack the American outposts near Vera Cruz while seeking to disrupt the Tejar waterworks. U S reinforcements sail from the fleet and land forces. Maj. Russell and his Third Marine Regiment reportedlyDemand surrender. Aviators Ballinger and Lamont fly to the scene as battleships protect coastal approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustin
Mississippi
Curtisa
Tejar
Ballinger
Lamont
Arkansas
Fred
Railroad Damages Suit Over Lynching Train Case
Mrs. Alice Rodgers of Vicksburg sues the Shreveport & Pacific Railway and others for 560000 damages alleging a mob looted and lynched her husband in Tallulah after a special train chartered from Monroe carried the mob. The suit, moved from northern Louisiana federal court, names Rodgers and the railroad as parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Tallulah
Rogers
Jackson
Mia
Alice Rodgers
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
Rodgers
Mesars
Green & Green
Federal Court
Louisiana
Rodgere
Brown
Ransdell
Mooroe
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Mississippi
Bryan's Agent Freed From Mexican Prison
Dr. Edward W. Myan an unofficial representative of Secretary of State Bryan and an American Red Cross officer, was released from a Zacatecas prison and granted safe passage to Vera Cruz by Gen. Victoriano Huerta. The order came after a Canada Consul report warned of his peril and Huerta praised the physician for his bravery and devotion during the struggle for Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Edward W. Myan
Bryan
Mexico
American Red Cross Society
Zacatecas
Victoriano Huerta
Ryan
Senor Portillo Y Rojas
Canada
Huerta
Felix Diaz
Mexico City
Mediation progress noted in Mexican talks
Washington reports steady progress by South American mediators with no deadlock between parties. Attentions focus on Carranza's failure to broaden mediator scope toward a full settlement of the Mexican situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Stampede Ends as Americans Leave Tampico
The exodus from Tampico nears completion with around sixty American refugees departing for Vera Cruz aboard the tank steamer Canfield. General Carranza reports in a Daily Chronicle dispatch that British subjects will receive full protection under the constitutionalist forces.
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Tampico
Vera Cruz
London
Carransa
Constitutional
Mexico
The
Daily Chronicle
May Represent Muerta Joaquin Casasus Mission Hints Huerta Mediation
No official notice reached Washington by late hour of Joaquin D. Casasus coming. It was not clear if his mission involved representing Geo. Huerta before South American mediators.
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Muerta
Washington
Joaquin D. Casasus
Geo. Huerta
Bishop Manuel Rivera Dies in Mexico City Parade
The Rt Rev Manuel Rivera Roman Catholic bishop of Queretaro died suddenly while driving in an anti American parade in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Manuel Rivera
Queretaro
Mississippi Druggists to Convene in Jackson for Annual Convention
More than six hundred Mississippi druggists are expected in Jackson June 10 to 12 for the State Pharmaceutical Association’s annual convention. Jackson Retail Druggists will host a royal reception with social events and professional addresses by noted professors from the north east and south. Local organizers H M Todd Tom Falken and J C McGee pledge an elaborate program, including a banquet and automobile tours, aiming to showcase Jackson as a permanent convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
State Pharmaceutcal Association
Jackson Retail Druggists’ Association
Jackson Druggists
H. M. Todd
Tom Falken
J.C. McGee
Association
Gulfport
Masters Case Gears Up for Federal Trial in Jackson
Jackson suspect J. C. Masters, Albemarle Development promoter, faces federal charges for mail fraud tied to selling the same 100 acre North Carolina land tract in over a dozen states. Partner Jas Sibley is a fugitive. Masters held on bond and living in Shreveport after six months in Hinds County jail. Authorities say the scheme netted $250,000 to $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masters
Jas. Sibley
North Carolina
Bill Land
Sibley
Uncle Sam
Wickersham
North Carolina Court
R. C. Lee
Jackson
Department of Justice
Tragic Death of Holton Student Run Over by Fruit Train
Jack Gaddis a popular Holton youth and University of Mississippi junior was killed near Durant when he fell under a north bound freight train. His friends returned to the scene and found his mangled body. floral tributes came from the football team the Junior class the student body and the Red and White Club. Special services were held in the chapel conducted by Dr Hedleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Durant
Jack Gaddis
Holton
John Gaddis
Gaddis
University of Mississippi
Jackson
Ufe
Bolton
W. D. Hedleston
Negro Returns to Court Claiming Framing by Detective
Henry Fields sues for damages in Warrenton county circuit court claiming Detective Doc Eads of the Y M V railroad framed him. Fields testified he was induced to enter a caboose then arrested for burglary, with Frank Washington allegedly swearing falsely against him to secure jail time.
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Vickaburg
Warrent County
Henry Fields
Fields
Criminal Court
Doc Eada
Y. & M. V. Railroad
Begro
Pields
Frank Washington
Caboose
Washington
Eads
Laurel Bank Quits After Eight Years of Operation
Laurel brief notes Laurel-Frank A. Tate states Farmers and Traders bank will go out of business after transferring deposits to Commercial Bank & Trust and First National. Depositors lose nothing. stockholders expect small loss as affairs are wound up. Bank operated eight years with capital of 25000, hindering growth as large depositors moved to bigger banks.
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Laurel
Frank A. Tate
Farmers and Traders Bank
Commercial Bank & Trust Company
First National Bank
New Water Plant Commissioners and School Trustees Elected
Report notes the election of water works commissioners in Vicks with Engineer A L ing, a prominent company tied to the project. Also records reelection of a school faculty member as trustees of the Gren schools, and mentions a high school annual session closing with the class of eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Board of Trustees
Canton School
H. M. Ivy
Merger Suit Resume Rebounds Freight Movement Testimony
Record testimony on freight movement over the Southern and Mobile and Ohio railroads was resumed in the state's 40 million merger case before Special Commissioner W R Piattale. The hearing examines how traffic might have moved and the implications for the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Southern and Mobile & Ohio
Southern and
Mobile & Oho
W. R. Piatole
Bond issue stirs hopes for Vicksburg water works
Demand for 400 600 dollars in bonds to fund a municipally owned water works system in Vicksburg is seen as certain with investors likely to eagerly take the issue.
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Vicksburg
Old Theatre Demolished Near Broadway Street
An aging theatre at Broadway Street is nearly torn down and will vanish within a week as demolition completes the landmark’s removal.
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Street
Broadway
Beauvoir Veteran J C Barrett Dies at 78
Beauvoir veteran J C Barrett aged 78 of Panola County Mississippi died at the Beauvoir home after serving in company F Thirty-fourth Mississippi Infantry and Eighteenth Cavalry.
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Beauvoir
Biloxi
J. C. Barrett
Panola County
Miss
Thirty-fourth
Mississippi Infantry
Eighteenth Cavalry
Tax Sale Notice for Western Union Property
Sheriff G W Kolleman levies a Lamar county property valued at 10247.61 by the Western Union and advertises it for sale to satisfy taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis
Western Union
Lamar
G. W. Kolleman
Man Delivers Baby From Stranger on Train
A Natchez-bound man from Monroe found a baby in a parcel he accepted from a well dressed woman who left a note and $15. The infant, about two days old, was placed in a local institution after the unexpected discovery aboard the 4:30 Y M train.
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Natchez
Monroe
Dana Sues Railroad Over Injury and Life Job Promise
In Gulfport the circuit court considers J C Dana v Gulf and Ship Island railroad seeking 20000 for injuries from 1908 when a portion of his foot was cut between cars at Laurel. He says a prior settlement included a life employment promise, and he was later discharged after three and a half years for alleged disobedience, with the suit alleging breach of that agreement and ongoing negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dana
Gulfport
J.C. Dana
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Dana
Laurel
Road
Suspected detective Walter Jones arrested on bribe charge
Sheriff W H Pitagerald jailed Walter Jones a negro detective for the Anti Saloon League after he allegedly accepted a bribe to overlook a blind tiger case. Grand jury action awaits as evidence from marked bills is cited and Jones pleads guilty but claims coercion by the woman. He faces potential penitentiary time for shady county dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Walter Jones
Anti-Saloon League
W. H. Pitagerald
Fitsgrra’d
Meridian inmate charged with assaulting a child
Meridian Jim Davis, a necro, is jailed at Toomsuba twelve miles from Meridian on a charge of assaulting Madelee Howard a seven year old begro girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Jim Davis
Toomsuba
Madelee Howard
Cocke's Bad Accident In Crystal Springs
William Cocke son of Mr and Mrs H B Cocke sustained a double fracture just above the left wrist and a sprain of the right wrist in an accident at Crystal Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
William Cocke
H. B. Cocke
Plans Approved for New City Hall Contract Awarded
McComb City council reviewed eight architect submissions and selected Xavier A. Cramer of Magnolia as supervising architect for the new city hall. The Woman's Synodical Session of Presbyterian women's societies met at the University in Oxford with eighteen delegates and many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Hall
McComb City
Xavier A. Cramer
Magnolia
Woman's Synodical
University
Woman's Synod of the Presbyterian Women's Societies
Oxford
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Antilla II
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Alice Rogers
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Brookhaven
P. Z. Jones
Allen Thompson
W. Ke Terrell
W. P. Wildberger
Orance
Ths
Jones
Henry
Yazoo City
W. A. Henry
Hinds County
Bilbo
J. H. Howie
Supreme Court
Thomas at \eisburg
Supreme Comme
Thodam
Denton
G. Johnaton
Brewer
Oscar G. Johnston
Dale
Wirt Adaw
May
Johnston
Adama
Bascheid Bank
Criss
Rassfield
Fatement
Mississippi Synodica
Synod of Mississippi
Matissa Boren
Jus Boreas
Tovcog
J. A. Ristom
Greenwood
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Port Gibson Female Are Sa
Laurel Bank
Mmissioners
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Cocke
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