President Wilson warns war with Mexico as last resort
In a New York Press Club address President Wilson says war will not be countenanced unless all other options fail. He emphasizes duty to defend national honor and calls for peaceful, principled action while appealing for public support and patience amid border tensions.
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Mexico
New York
Wilson
New York Press Club
Bainbridge Colby
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Wilson Baid
Colby
America
United States
News of Troop Movements Suppressed by Baker Order
Secretary Baker announced orders to all department army commanders restricting any information on troop movements. The rule bans press and public details except rail officials and American Railway Association reps at department HQs and mobilization points. National Guard units heading to the border receive transport support from Gen. Funston upon arrival.
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Washington
Baker
Department
Texas
American Railway Association
National Guard
Funston
Mexicans Seize Large Gold and Silver Bullion
Washington reports the state department was advised that American gold and silver bullion seized by Mexican authorities at Manzanillo totaled nearly 600000 dollars. Seizures reportedly began before the Carrizal incident and a protest has been lodged with General Carranza. Further seizures are reported with property left behind by fleeing Americans. No reply yet from Carranza to prior representations.
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Washington
State Department
Manzanillo
Carranza
Mexico
Mexico City
Gen. Carranza
First Ti mo is infantry arrives at Fort Sam Houston camp
The First Tennessee infantry under Col. Sanborne arrived at Fort Sam Houston and began camping. The Seventh New York regiment also passed through San Antonio en route to Brownsville stations, with the remainder of New York regiments, including the seventy-fifty, expected soon.
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Border
San Antonio
Tex
Col. Sanborne
Fort Sam Houston
New York
Brownsville
U S Memorandum Denies Right to Keep Troops in Mexico
Foreign Office response to Secretary Lansing denies U S authority to station armed forces on Mexican soil. The memorandum lists 35 counts, rejects Washington notes, accuses U S of discourtesy, and blames higher officials for alleged missteps. It reiterates Mexico’s stance against U S troops and links Huerta to German plots.
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Mexico City
Foreign Office
Lansing
Washington
United States
Mexico
Charles Watson
Cushihuirlachi Company
General Scott
General Funston
General Obregga
Glenn Springs
General Huerta
Germany
Southern banks show the biggest increase in deposits
A Comptroller of the Currency report dated May 1, 1916, shows Southern states leading the nation in deposit growth since June 30, 1910. Tennessee tops the gains at 261 percent, with South Carolina at 217 percent and North Carolina at 162 percent, as total Southern depositors rise from 1,272,746 in 1910 to 2,814,508 in 1916.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Tennessee
South Carolina
North Carolina
National Bank
Oklahoma
Idaho
Virginia
Extra Pay for Foreign Service Across Mexican Border
Washington reports that foreign service pay will be granted to U S troops serving across the Mexican border. Enlisted personnel will get 20 percent more and officers 10 percent under Comptroller Warwick of the treasury.
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Washington
Warwick
The
Treasury
Munsey Buys The New York Sun
Frank A. Munsey acquires The New York Sun after 23 years of independent news gathering. The paper will discontinue its own news gathering and rely on the Associated Press for coverage and distribution.
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Frank Munsey
THE
NEW York Sun
New York
Associated Press
Frank A. Munsey
Senate passes major defense measure to Senate for conference
Washington reports the fortifications appropriation bill, a major defense measure, passed the Senate and goes to the House for conference. The amount was trimmed from 34.3 million in the House to 26.6 million, funding coast and field artillery ordnance and ammunition, with a later Senate addition of 4.0 million for ammunition.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States Demands Apology After Petrolite Attack
The state department released the U S reply to Austria calling the submarine attack on the Petrolite a deliberate insult to the flag and invasion of citizens rights. It demands prompt apology punishment of the commander and indemnity. The document disputes Austria's claims that supplies were surrendered warning shots were fired and that the Petrolite resembled a cruiser.
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Washington
Austria
State Department
United States
Hughes and Roosevelt in Complete Accord Ahead of Campaign
New York Charles E Hughes Republican nominee said after a over two and a half hour interview with Theodore Roosevelt that they are in complete accord. Roosevelt indicated willingness to cooperate including a potential speaking tour if needed.
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New York
Charles BE. Hughes
Theodore Rosevelt
Hughes
Roosevelt
Progressive Committee
Cr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
Casement Treason Trial Ends By Attorney Collapse
London courtroom erupts in drama as Sir Roger Casement treason trial halts when lead counsel Sergeant Sullivan collapses during a fervent summing up. The verdict and courtroom tension hang over the proceeding.
Aged surgeon of Mexican War III critically ill
Washington doctor Francis Sorrell a surgeon in the United States Army during the Mexican War and in the Confederate Army during the Civil War is critically ill at his home in Savannah. He is 89 years old.
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Washington
Francis Sorrell
Savannah
New Raid on Border Reported by American Cavalry
A posse of ranchmen and local citizens reestablished after a raid is said to be pursued by American cavalry forces. Cross border incursions into Mexico are threatened if necessary to recover property and maintain order.
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Mexico
Bandits Rampage Near Hachita Massacre Pets Parker Couple
Cavalry units and local posses pursue suspected Mexican raiders west of Hachita New Mexico after bandits killed ranch owner William Parker and his wife Alice Parker. Reports say attackers fled south with cattle and horses as reinforcements track them across the frontier.
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Columbus
N. M
Hachita
William Parker
Alice Parker
Sickle
Parker
Raid May Bring Crisis to Head on Border
Excitement in El Paso rises after a bandit raid near Hachita results in the murder of American ranchman William Parker and his wife. News suggests Trevino is near final troop dispositions for possible hostilities, with 25 000 to 40 000 troops positioned along northern railroads and the Santa Maria River Valley to threaten U S communications and hinder a U S advance toward Chihuahua City.
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General Trevino
el Paso
Texas
Hachita
William Parker
Carranza
Trevino
Yanza
United States
Chihuahua
Santa Maria River
Chihuahua City
Troops Ordered to Border From East Under Funston Request
New York report that Major General Leonard Wood ordered 14 000 Pennsylvania and District of Columbia troops to the border at earliest moment. Pennsylvania units to El Paso and DC troops to Bisbee Arizona for border duty amid rapid movement rumors.
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New York
Funston
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Paso
Bisbee
Aria
Washington pressure on Mexico over border clashes grows
Washington presses Mexico for a full reply to its demands as Carranza’s orders to attack American troops who move in nonborder directions prompt a buildup of forces. Officials seek a peaceful settlement while ready to act if diplomacy fails and Troops are sent toward the border.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Carrizal
State Department
United States
Trevino
Lansing
Ignacio Calderon
Bolivia
Ranza
United
Death sentence for Sir Roger Casement in treason case
Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death by the Lord Chief Justice in London. The Irish agitator addressed the court with a final statement, hoping his message would reach American sympathizers amid a solemn, watchful audience.
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London
Viscount Reading
England
Roger Casement
Roger
America
Bil Rogers
Viscount Bryce
Mexican War Minister Allows Return of American Troops’ Remains
Mexico City reported that War Minister Obregon ordered General Trevino at Chihuahua to inform Consul Garcia in El Paso there would be no impediment to U S authorities removing the bodies of American soldiers killed at Carrizal to American soil.
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Obregon
Trevino
Chihuahua
Garcia
el Paso
Carrizal
Marines Rally Volunteers In National Emergency
Washington reports hundreds of former Marines have volunteered for service in the corps in a bid to reinforce national defense. The volunteers are expected to be mobilized quickly and form a key personal mobile defense base if war escalates.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Oil Corps
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