Fifth Brigade to touch Mexican soil in invasion plan
In Galveston on April 20 the Fifth Brigade is set to embark to Mexico as the first troops to land on Mexican soil. Washington says Major General Wood would command any invading army if ordered, with his term as chief of staff ending tomorrow. Gar rison declines to confirm border departure but cites Wood as ideal for field command.
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Nfptas
Mexico
Congress
Galveston
War Department
Houston
Washington
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Garrison
Texas City
Tex
U S Prods War Over Huerta in Mexico Crisis
President Wilson seeks congressional authority to use armed forces against Huerta not Mexico’s people, aiming to restore order and rights of the United States. Troops move from Galveston to join transports, with Marines aboard Mississippi bound for Tampico and units deployed toward the border amid a tense Mexican climate.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Congress
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Huerta
Wilson Says U S Not Seeks War With Mexico
President Wilson told correspondents the United States is not seeking war with Mexico and will compel Huerta to respect American honor. He warned of a wave of patriotism and possible war, but stressed no intention to fight unless Congress authorizes steps. Governor Dunne said Illinois would mobilize 175000 troops if war comes. A Senate bill proposes fifty million dollars for national defense.
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Tampico
Mexico City
Congress empowers Wilson to use force in Mexico
General issues authorize President Wilson to employ armed force in Mexican affairs as the Atlantic fleet increases speed toward Tampico. The President reiterates the action targets Huerta, not the Mexican people, while local officials inspect a state hospital and praise its management. Governor West backs Dr. C. J. Smith for governor as Mrs. Mildred McFadden is found guilty in about 20 minutes.
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C. J. Smith
Mildred McFadden
J. B. Swhtaler
Smith
Stangier
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Blue Mountain
Weston
Well Known Athena Man Found Dead in Bed
Owen Rusie, Athena shoemaker and operator of the opera house, was found dead in his hotel bed at 10 pm Sunday, likely from heart failure. He was a bachelor. The report notes the Dawson basket factory at Bay City has several large florist contracts.
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Ore
Owen Rusie
Opera House
Dawson Tasket
Bay City
Florists
Governor West backs Dr. Smith for governor nomination
Governor Oswald West endorsed Dr. C. J. Smith as the likely Democratic nominee for governor, praising the doctor’s law enforcement stance and predicting a hard primary fight but a victory if nominated. West urged supporters to mobilize solid Democratic registration to back Smith in the primary.
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C. J. Smith
Oswald West
Governor West
Dr. Smith
General strike urged to avert US Mexico war
New York on April 20 reports that industrial workers worldwide will strike if needed to stop a war between the United States and Mexico. The note signals broad labor action in defense of peace and international stability.
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New York
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
Mexico
Prominent Umatilla County Resident Dies in Athena
Athena Ore April 26 E J Watts pioneer resident of Umatilla county and father of Marvin Watts and Homer I Watts died here early this morning at age 81. He came to the county in 1870 crossing the plains by ox team three times his first trip in 1853. Survived by a daughter living at St Johns Oregon besides the two sons funeral arrangements not yet set this morning.
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Ore
Re. J. Watts
Umatilla County
Marvin Watts
Homer I. Watts
Mr. Watts
Plains
St. Johns
Oregon
Two Barbers Pay $159 Fine for Gambling In Houses
D. G. Smith owner of O. K barber shop and cigar store and George Stangier of a Main street cigar shop each paid a $159 fine in circuit court after pleading guilty to permitting gambling in their houses. Their attorneys had challenged grand jury testimony as a rights violation.
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O. K
George Stangier
Main Street
Phelps
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