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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1914
Page
5
An ad style piece touts mercorized wax as the key to clean fresh skin. It claims wax absorbs dead skin particles, replaces cosmetics, and yields rosier under skin with use in weeks. It promotes nightly application and morning washing, plus a saxolite face bath for wrinkles.
In Juarez on April 18 authorities report Constitutionalists moving large stocks of arms and ammo into Torreon. A train carried machine guns Mauser rifles and field pieces while half a million rifle cartridges and two thousand rifles were brought from El Paso amid rising war tensions with Huerta.
In Washington on April 18 the navy reported 2550 sailors and 1210 marines stationed at Tampico. Nine vessels under Mayo's command include the battleships Utah Connecticut Minneapolis San Francisco Chester Des Moines Dolphin Cyelop.collier Hancock. Also noted is an exchange about a doctor diagnosing a patient with a torpedo libbah in a Boston Transcript joke.
President Wilson demands Huerta salute the American flag at Tampico by six tomorrow or Congress will be asked to authorize force. Preparations for large troop movements follow, with potential war funds and expanded army navy plans discussed in Washington as diplomats seek to resolve the dispute.
An elderly style store advertisement promotes discounted hardware and garden items. It lists prices for 10c ladies tools, grass hooks, hacksaws, screwdrivers, tapes, pliers, grinders, and ice cream freezers with emphasis on quality and low prices.
A high level U.S. Army conference led by General Wood and Major General Witherspoon outlined mobilization steps for a potential 600000 man war against Mexican forces. Plans include 75000 rifles, 130000 field guns, emphasis on horses and water transport, and possible mobilization with 200000 volunteers.
In Mexico City the government offers no action in response to the approaching American fleet. Citizens show courtesy to Americans and doubt any immediate moves. La Tribuna warns of a pretext amid tensions while the public remains unexcited and trusting Huerta to manage the crisis.
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