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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1914
Page
2
Mr Sever of Fort Worth and his wife report strong improvements after using Vitalitas. He says his long stubborn liver disorder and stomach troubles eased after a bottle, noting renewed energy and overall health. The Severs publish their address 1231 Gould Ave and recommend asking Wag er s drug store or any druggist for Vitalitas.
Paris reports the French foreign office, while not issuing an official statement, is understood to view U S actions with relief. France has long faced difficulty safeguarding its interests in Mexico amid the unfolding crisis.
Senate debate centers on whether to back a Lodge substitute that would declare war or act as a peace move. Speakers argue over Veracruz, Huerta’s insult, and the aim to protect American lives in Mexico.
The Filipino Midgets present a remarkable act at Multary plaza Advy. A 36 year old man stands 24 inches tall and a 40 year old woman at 21 inches. They are described as physically perfect, mentally bright and entertaining. They previously wowed visitors at the St. Louis world’s fair, earning gold medals.
An old Lawson drug ad promotes Foley Cath artic Tablets as a wholesome cathartic that stimulates the stomach liver and bowels. It promises thorough cleansing and regularity without griping or after effects and claims to relieve distended discomfort in stout persons.
The article reports orders to seize Vera Cruz at once with a two ship force heading there while two others move from Tampico. Aiming to cut Mexico City links a rail trestle would be seized inland. Officials at the navy and war departments briefed President Wilson and Secretaries Bryan Daniels and Garrison on maps and plans for an immediate action.
Philadelphia reports a sharp rise in Navy and Marine Corps enlistment attempts as candidates line up at recruiting stations seeking possible deployment to Mexico. Most applicants fail age and fitness standards, while Navy yard crews prepare ships for rapid service with Maine and Tennessee ready. National Guard officers move to war footing and efforts expand to University of Pennsylvania riders and Hunt Club students.
Washington April 21 officials tangled social schedule last night. Secretary Daniels intended a dinner for John Ling with Secretary Bryan as guest but left the White House at 10 pm to rush home to meet department guests while Bryan could not arrive.
Mortimer Delano acting commandant of the first provisional aviation corps based in New York offers the services of the aeroplane and hydro aeroplane corps to Secretary Garrison for duty in Mexico. The corps includes pilots student pilots and pilots for the service.
Free and dirigible balloons, gas engine engineers, and men trained in handling all classes of aeronautics apparatus are highlighted as essential components in the growing airship program.
A wireless message from Lt. William Ancrum announced the first US torpedo boat flotilla vessels Flusser Preston and Reid would dock in Galveston at 11 am. Army units under Col. Daniel Cornman prepared to embark 4700 troops with Fourth Seventh Nineteenth Twenty-eighth infantry Sixth cavalry artillery engineers signals and ambulance corps ready for transport.
News that Congress authorized President Wilson to use armed force in Mexico sparked cheers in Chicago theaters and cafes. Audiences sang America as the Star Spangled Banner played and a large American flag was displayed. Northwestern students paraded after reveille, and University of Chicago announced enlistment credit toward senior work for front-line service.
Three officers of the medical corps were ordered to the port of embarkation at Galveston to board government transports for deployment to Vera Cruz. Capt William H Hart Lieut Kerwin W Kinard left Fort Sam Houston for Galveston Monday night while Lieut Halbert P Harris of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry was directed to Galveston after telegraphic orders. Brig Gen Tasker H Bliss Southern Department commander ordered all available transports to Galveston for deployment readiness.
Four transports are provisioned and ready for a movement to Mexican waters. A force of 7000 men will be transported to Vera Cruz when orders come. All American troops on the coast could be landed at Vera Cruz within fifteen days, according to authorities.
Brigadier General Charles J. Bailey will command the first body of troops if any are sent to Mexico and depart for Texas City within a day or two to organize an expedition. Major General Wood relinquishes his chief of staff role at midnight and will assume supreme command of all troops, followed by Bailey within a few days if action occurs. Bailey is currently at Fort Totten New York commanding the North Atlantic Coast Artillery.
Mexico City reports a quiet day as General Aureliano Blanquet of the War Ministry says reserves could be called up if necessary, and that every citizen would be mobilized in due time.
The battleships New York and Texas are prepared for sea duty and head for Guantanamo Cuba shortly. Both vessels were loaded with ammunition at the Brooklyn navy yard as the fleet awaits orders.
An armed guard was stationed at the United States arsenal Monday night and will remain for some time. Eight privates and four non commissioned officers of the Third cavalry from Fort Sam Houston were assigned to two sentry posts. Texas National Guard companies at their Market Street armory adopted similar measures to guard against theft of arms and ammunition.
Nearly fifty delegates travel to San Antonio for a three day meeting at Turner hall starting Wednesday morning. Gus Heye presides as discussions cover modern equipment costs and retail display while a horse show at Fort Sam Houston and a 250 seat banquet mark social events. Demonstrations on leather cutting and goods making will be held during sessions.
British press lauds the policy of Mr Wilson criticizing annexation ambitions or protectorates as unacceptable, drawing a contrast with Cuba as a referenced example.
Berlin reports outline an anti American Cologne Gazette editorial arguing Germany should support US policy. It accuses the United States of eyeing Mexico, aiding Diaz and Madero removal, and hints at a US armed intervention against Huerta. Other papers warn Washington cannot tolerate Huerta.
Paris papers discuss the Mexican crisis with a bleak tone and hostile tones toward Washington. They expect rupture was inevitable and fear the blockade could lead to war, despite Wilson and Bryan’s aims, risking foreign residents’ lives and interests.
City and county officials and about 150 motorists met at the Menger hotel for a San Antonio Automobile Club luncheon. Mayor Clinton Brown County Judge James D. Davis and others spoke on traffic conditions and motorist legislation. The club pledged to support city and county administration in motorists’ best interests.
Advert reads that Dodson's Liver Tone helps sufferers from constipation biliousness and headaches become brighter healthier and happier. It claims to avoid calomel side effects no diet change and natural action with a pleasant tasting vegetable liquid guaranteed by the druggist with full refund if dissatisfied.
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