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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
2
L Hirsch of New Orleans testifies Vitalitas cured his digestion and debility after three doses and calls it a grand, unique earth product. The article also covers President Wilson's Vera Cruz actions, Bryan's denial of passport rumors, and naval movements reinforcing Tampico and Vera Cruz.
The article discusses Huerta's demand for passports from American officials in Mexico City as a possible complete break in diplomatic relations with the United States. It notes no precedent for such actions, contemplates potential war, and anticipates Mexican proclamations of neutrality by other powers if severance occurs.
Douglas Arizona April 22 Constitutionalist leaders refuse to speak for publication on Vera Cruz developments. Francisco Elias Sonora border spokesman says he will not express himself until General Carranza issues a statement. Guards are placed over water works electric light and telephone plants.
The Ninth Cavalry was called into camp last night and held ready for any emergency. Troop L was placed on border patrol between Douglas and the international line.
The Hawaiian National Guard gathered in Honolulu under Colonel J. W. Jones with 44 officers and 843 enlisted men fully equipped and prepared for instant duty.
The article reports Vera Cruz captured after brief fighting as American landings began. It notes the Mexican garrison fled, some officers deserted, looting for intoxicants, and Colonel Cerillo wounded. A 75 millimeter gun was placed at Esteban Morales and Main streets.
In Washington on April 22 a conference between Secretary of State Bryan and German Ambassador Von Bernstorff settled the disposition of arms aboard the German vessel Ypiranga held at Vera Cruz. The captain will return the cargo to Germany as clearance papers could not be secured, Huerta’s prior payment invalidated by the decision.
Officials attribute the high American casualties in Vera Cruz to city features and water front fortifications. Two story flat rooved blocks along the bay created a protected firing line from which Mexican troops fired on landing marines and sailors. The city overall is described as pretty, with cocoa palm lined avenues and brick two story wharves while local resistance appears disorganized.
In the capital alarm grows over Emiliano Zapata the Constitutionalist leader who after seizing Guerrero except for Acapulco port appears poised to advance northward. His southern forces have swollen in number raising fears of an attack on the Federal capital.
Galveston reports 36 three inch mountain field guns belonging to the Fourth Field Artillery, with plans to take two batteries (eight guns) on the first troop movement of about 4,500 men. Transports Meade, McClellan, Sumner and Kilpatrick ready to sail. beef supply depleted as troops await aboard.
General Funston has not ordered the Fifth brigade or other units to transport ships at Galveston. Troops returning from the Houston hike will camp here as plans allow for a reinforced brigade to go to Galveston if ordered to replace the Fifth for Mexico. Washington holds the authority to dispatch commanders south, with Funston and Davis as top officers in the Second division.
The Rev. Dr. M. C. Jackson of West Dallas Cedar Valley Baptist Church credits Plant Juice with easing his liver trouble constipation and headaches. He says the product strengthens his nervous system and leaves him feeling strong and clear headed. Endorsers claim Plant Juice benefits those run down by demanding work. For sale at Fischer's Drug Store.
Cruz telephoned from this city to Carranza at Chihuahua with no comment from either side. Juarez guards were strengthened to maintain order as American refugees from Torreon Velardena Durango and other Central Mexican cities travel by special train under the charge of T C Hamm American consul at Durango.
Colonel John C. Gresham ordered a platoon from Fort Huachuca to Gleason Arizona after citizens feared Mexican groups in the area were arming. Lieutenant G C Brant led the troops, who were to reach Gleason today.
Lieutenant John W. Wallis with 20 men of the Twenty-eighth Company Coast Artillery Corps depart Fort Rosecrans for Tecate. The rest of the company is there under Captain Page. Provision wagons and rapid fire guns follow. The One Hundred Fifteenth Company led by Captain Condon split to San Ysidro and Tia Juana. Ex naval men urged to report to the recruiting bureau.
William P Poinsett a retired Philadelphia businessman received a letter from his son George a sailor killed at Vera Cruz in which the youth expressed joy at the prospect of returning to active service His mother recently was injured in an accident and is in serious condition
Dispatches from Mexico City describe harsh censorship under General Huerta, with telegraph wire monitoring and threats of jail for evasion. Citizens, including residents and correspondents, remained largely unaware of U S Mexico tensions as press reports praised Federal victories and Villa’s fate was presented with dubious sensationalism.
In El Paso Texas 200 Mexican Americans who formed a military company last year voted to offer services to the city in case of need and to the national government if war with Mexico comes. J A Escajeda heads the group asserting loyalty to the Stars and Stripes as others. Constitutionalist officials in Juarez remained in telegraph contact with General Carranza while receiving Vera Cruz news.
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas may begin charging twenty five cents for men and ten cents for children to enter the Alamo after legal review by Judge J E Webb. The move funds repairs and maintenance, including roof and arches, with private subscriptions needed to cover costs.
The text notes Senate and House backing for the president and mentions already tense relations from the Vera Cruz seizure of the customs house. Representative Flood arrived at the scene as tensions rose and practical fervor among members increased.
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