Peace Assured by Latest Moves in Mexican Crisis
Wilson will let Mexican Rebels attempt salvation of their country and hold Vera Cruz until a warlike government is established. Huerta’s fate through mediation. Vera Cruz forces poised for a cautious, limited campaign if needed. Washington notes a pacific shift as Latin American mediators take the lead.
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Chile
Europe
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Huerta Must Go as Mediation Quietly Pursued
Washington reports insist Huerta must depart despite mediation talks and new plans to win peace with Brazil Argentina and Chile backing the effort. Officials quote Wilson ready to recognize the Constitutionalists if needed as Latin American envoys press for formal acceptance and safe American departures from Mexico City.
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D.C
Huerta
Wilson
Apri
Brazil
Chi's
Argentina
Riano
Portillo Ys Rojas
Vera Cruz Flag Rising Marks Formal Occupation Ceremony
In Vera Cruz on April 27 the flag was raised over Rear Admiral Fletcher s division headquarters with a parade and salute signaling formal occupation. Brigadier General Funston s transports arrived at the port as no shore action followed. Five U S sailors forced from the city after arriving from Mexico City were expelled by Huerta authorities. Dr Hoskins was among those treated after their arrest at Pachuca.
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Mexico City
State Department
Bryan
Aguas Calientes
Cordoba
Orizaba
Vera Cruz
Funston
Fletcher
Customs House
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Huerta
Pachuca
Dr. Hoskins
No Suffrage Decision Shuts 1000 Illinois Saloons
The Illinois supreme court failed to rule on the suffrage act before the April term. Saloons closed by April 7 and by municipal elections last Tuesday must stay closed temporarily. Local officials elected by women’s votes, including six Chicago aldermen elect, are not disturbed for now.
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Supreme Court
Elec
T. H. Donoghue
W. F. Schofield
Schofield
Hugo Krause
Mary A. Sellers
Banking Department
State Auditor’s Office
James J. Brady
Springfield
Lucey
Salvation Army clash with IWW in Seattle crowd
In Seattle on April 25, members of the Industrial Workers of the World and their followers attacked a Salvation Army band playing in the street. Salvationists retreated to their barracks as police reserves protected them. Detectives and police intervened, weapons drawn, as stones and clubs were thrown during the disturbance.
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Wash
Industrial Workers of the World
Salvation Army
Salvationists
Bay
Tragic Holland Fire Claims Four Ploegma Family Members
In Holland Michigan the home of John Ploegma was gutted by fire. Three young children aged five three and an infant perished in the blaze. Mrs. Ploegma also died from burns. The fourth occupant, presumably John Ploegma, not listed as survived or killed in the excerpt. The incident occurred on April 27.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John Ploegma
Holland
Militia Troops Ordered to Border From Houston
The Houston Light Guard and Houston cavalry, part of the Texas state militia, were ordered by Governor Col quitt to be ready to depart for the border at any time.
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Houston
Tex
Houston Light Guard
Houston Cavalry
Colquitt
Desultory fights drive death toll higher at mining towns
April 25 Trinidad Colorado reports say 29 dead after battles spanning Ludlow Delagua Aguilar and Empire mine explosions. Strikers and guard casualties rise as dynamite blasts close mines and fleeing workers seek protection in entrances.
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Colo
Empire Mine
Ludlow
Victor American Fuel Company
Delagua
Aguilar
William Waddell
Rugby
Primrose
Rouse
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Lobby Report Proposes McDermott Expulsion Over Lobby Scandal
The judiciary committee split on punishment for James T. McDermott amid a broader probe of informal influence by lobbyists. The majority seeks censure and condemns several officials from the National Association of Manufacturers, while a minority urges expulsion and cites alleged improprieties with liquor, pawn, and other lobbying groups.
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House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Floyd
Arkansas
James T. McDermott
Chicago
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
George S. Graham
Pennsylvania
McDermott
National Association of Manufacturers
I. Philip Byrd
John Kirby Jr
James A. Emery
Martin M. Mulhall
House
FitzHenry
Ilinots
Nelson
Graham
Hig
Powder blast kills two workers at Dupont plant
In Sparks from the Wire, Willam Hamilton and Carl Hart were killed when 2500 pounds of powder exploded at the Dupont Powder Company plant near Union Pennsylvania. Admiral Badger reports sending a supply ship to New Orleans for provisions. The German cruiser Karla hue ordered toward Mexican waters to relieve Dresden. The House adopts the Hay volunteer army bill after Senate action, enabling the president to raise a volunteer army in wartime.
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Willam Hamilton
Carl Hart
Dupont Powder Company
Here
Washington
Badger
Navy Department
New Orleans
Berlin
Karlarhue
Dresden
Senate
House
Hay Volunteer Army
Maryland liquor law limits onshore shipments take effect
Baltimore April 27 Maryland's new anti liquor shipping bill goes into effect permitting each person on the eastern shore to receive only one gallon of whisky and six bottles of beer each month.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Two Killed in Motorcycle Collision Near Varna Illinois
April 27 report from Ottawa shows Fred Wasmer of Varna and Eugene Reeves of Indiana killed instantly when their motorcycle crashed head on with an automobile near Varna.
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Ottawa
Ill
Fred Wasmer
Varna
Eugene Reeves
Indiana
Spain Willing to Mediate U S Huerta Dispute
Spain expressed willingness to act as arbitrator between the United States and Provisional President Huerta if both sides agree.
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Spain
United States
Huerta
Mexicans Threaten U S Surgeon Reported From Puerto Mexico
Acting Assistant Surgeon Taylor of the Public Health Service at Puerto Mexico reported he was driven from his post by threatening attitudes of the Mexican people.
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U. S
Washington
Tabeor
Public Health Service
Puerto Mexico
Adams Express Won't Quit Rumor Denied by President
In New York on April 37 W M Barrett president of Adams Express denied emphatically that the firm intends to quit business, countering rumors circulating in the financial district.
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Adams Express
New York
W. M., Barrett
Adams Express Company
Carranza Refuses To Join War With United States
General Venustiano Carranza, head of the Constitutionalists in Chihuahua, received an offer from Argentina Brazil and Chile to help resolve the Mexican question and awaited President Wilsons reply to his note. Officials say the note appeared friendly and Carranza would not wage war on the United States.
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Mex
Venustiano Carranza
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Carranza
Wilson
Mexico
Vera Cruz
United States
Refugees Reach California in San Diego Port
The monitor Cheyenne arrived at San Diego carrying 81 American refugees from Ensenda Lower California. It is believed most have followed the state department's advice to leave the country.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Cheyenne
Ensenda
Lower
State Department
Villa Heads to Chihuahua on Special Train
Villa leaves Juarez Mexico on April 28 and travels to Chihuahua by a special train as operations continue.
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Villa
Jaurez
Jaurez, Mex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Grain and Live Stock Market Report
Minneapolis grain prices dated April 28 show May wheat at 90 3 4 cents per bushel and July at 91 4 3. No 1 Northern at 94 cents No 2 Northern 92. durum 87. corn No 3 at 64 cents No 3 White oats 36 1 2 cents barley malting 49c No 2 rye 57 4 cents and No 1 flax 1.53 4 dollars per bushel.
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Minneapolis
Grains and Livestock Prices Reported for Duluth and South St Paul
In Duluth on April 28 wheat May 92 and fractions percent Tulay 93 percent No 1 northern 90 1 2 percent No 1 durum 87 4 percent. In South St Paul cattle steers 6 50 to 6 75 cows 5 25 to 6 50 calves 4 50 to 7 75 hogs 8 25 to 8 35 Sheep and lambs 5 85 to 6 50.
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South St. Paul
Hogs steady to firm as buyers pull back in Chicago market
Chicago live stock report lists hog receipts 33 000 and cattle 20 000 with mixed to heavy hogs trading from 8 35 to 8 75 and beef cattle mostly steady. Sheep receipts 23 000 show native prices 5 20 to 6 65 while lambs range 6 15 to 8 10. Speculators and shippers priced hogs higher at start but failed to hold. packers stayed away and quality cattle were mostly poor.
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Chicago
Texas
Western
All Tampico Refugees Home From Texas Port Arrival
The battleship Connecticut and torpedo boat Dixie arrived at Galveston on April 28 bringing the last American refugees from Tampico and nearby districts. Captain John J. Knapp said a few Americans still remained in Tampico but refused to leave. On the ships were 490 and 670 refugees respectively, totaling about 2,100 landed.
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Tampico
Galveston
Texas
Connecticut
John J. Knapp
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