First Brigade Moves Toward Mexican Front in Diaz Crisis
The First Army Division's 3000 men rest ready to entrain for Newport News and Mexico. Twenty five hundred marines and Guantanamo forces prepare to sail to Vera Cruz to defend foreign legations. Four dreadnoughts head for Tampico and Vera Cruz with two more to the Pacific coast to shield Americans. Taft rules out landing troops except in dire need.
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Guantanamo Naval Station
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Tampico
Pacific
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Cooking School Contest To Award Prizes In Five Divisions
Miss Edith L. Clift lectures on cakes doughnuts and frosting at the San Antonio Light Cooking School. The event features five divisions with prizes including a kitchen cabinet a Detroit Jewel gas range a Bissell Carpet Sweeper and a Thermatic Fireless Cooker. Proceeds from sales support Associated Charities.
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Associated Charities
Detroit
Edith L. Clift
Beethoven Hall
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Mader Declares Hit May Change Capital
Mader declares a potential change in the capital as fighting centers clash in the heart of Luis Potosi. The city building is fired by shells and looters strip ruined residences, with no refuge for non-combatants.
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Hunger Drives Women to Plead for Corn as City Fears Loom
In Mexico City on February 12, reports say hunger grows as women forage corn to satisfy hunger while many citizens flee. General Madero warns of possible moves if Diaz continues bombardment, including transferring the capital to San Luis Potosi. Minister Manuel Bonilla seeks to establish the capital there but faces local resistance. Belem jail is opened by rebels releasing 3000 to 5000 prisoners.
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Madero
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Old City
Army First Brigade ordered for expeditionary service
The First Brigade of the First Division, about 3000 troops, is prepared for expeditionary service. It includes the Third Infantry at Madison Barracks Oswego New York the Fifth Infantry at Plattsburg and the Twenty-ninth Infantry at Fort Niagara. Meanwhile Washington awaits developments in Mexico City with precautions in place for Americans and foreigners.
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Madison Barracks
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Plattsburg
Fort Niagara
New York
It Is Time United States Intervenes in Mexico Crisis
The article argues that Mexico's civil war under President Madero and General Diaz leaves foreigners and property unprotected as riots and looting erupt. It calls for U.S. action south of the Rio Grande to restore peace and safety, claiming the United States must assume responsibility for Mexico and its residents regardless of consequences.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Republic of Mexico
Madero
Felix Diaz
Zapata
Federal troops join Diaz revolt in Chihuahua City
El Paso dispatch reports rioting and uprisings in Chihuahua City as 2000 federal troops under Gen. Antonio Rabago join the Felix Diaz movement. Passengers describe gunfire, a dynamite attempt near Moctezuma, and eight rebels captured including a Swede. Telegraph links to Juarez cut as American refugees pour into El Paso.
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Chihuahua City
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Antonio Rabago
Casas Grandes
Moctezuma
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United States
Juarez
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Battle in Mexico City Engulfs Streets at Dawn
Federal troops renew fighting in Mexico City with heavy artillery and machine guns. Rebels respond with strong bombardment of the business district as officials seek a ceasefire and possible conference with government representatives. Foreign nationals endure danger as clashes widen through the morning.
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