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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1914
Page
2
Military reports say Carranza forces captured Tepic and San Blas as diplomacy in Washington stalls mediation efforts. Meanwhile US officials fret over missing Americans including Consul Silliman and journalist Doster amid conflicting messages from Brazilian and Mexican sources.
Bourke Cochran, a famed New York bar figure, stands with Mrs. Becker and ex Police Lt Charles Becker as the first photo of the accused officer and spouse since the second trial for Gambler Herman Rosenthal began in New York. Cochran reportedly called the proceedings an assassination after a venue appeal was denied.
In Vera Cruz Mexico on May 16 a Federal major captured two Federal lieutenants and four other suspects during an overnight raid. Police did not disclose identities or charges but described the operation as successful against suspected criminal elements.
A telegram from Roberto Pesquira to Sam Belden reports that the Tampico oil region will reopen and all Americans and foreign workers who left the oil fields will be invited to return. General Pablo Gonzales seeks experienced staff and promises protection and guarantees to resume development work.
Gen. Lucio Blanco reports a 49 hour battle that drove the Federal garrison from Tepic and allowed the Constitutionalist forces to occupy Tepic. Simultaneously Rafael Buelna seized San Blas and another unit took Inxquitlan and Santiago with many prisoners and large ammo and supplies captured. Detachments pursue fleeing Federals toward Guadalajara. Carranza heads to Sombrete to organize civil government.
In Ramos Arispe, seven miles from Torreon, Constitutionalist forces under Raoul Madero clash with Federal troops as they press toward Saltillo. Heavy fighting rages in Saltillo suburbs with bombardment planned, amid reports of looming amnesty talks and possible surrender. General Maas’s forces face dwindling provisions and water, with Villa offering clemency to disarmers.
A Washington dispatch says Rear Admiral Mayo reports the Constitutionalists may struggle to hold Tampico against Federal forces. He repeats a warning to Americans not to return to the district around Tuxpam and Panuco south of the Panuco river, despite assurances from the Constitutionalists during talks with U S naval officers.
Washington May 16 The Constitutionalists order the Dutch cruiser out of Panuco creating new complications in the Mexican situation The Dutch along with the British hold large interests in Panuco oil the Navy Department watches closely insisting on withdrawal of Dutch marines landed at Tampico previously
Kansas City May 16 Colonel Frank Buffum state highway commissioner will mark a new Ozark trail route through Missouri and northern Oklahoma to Tulsa. Buffum will depart here next Saturday morning to oversee the marking.
The article analyzes a complex set of moves in Washington as U S policy toward Mexico under Wilson, Huerta, and Carranza prompts mediation by ABC nations Argentina Brazil Chile. It discusses motives including Latin American unity, Monroe Doctrine signaling, and fears of reactionary movements affecting Argentina Brazil and Chile. It notes Spain’s alleged influence and Huerta’s backing, and Villa’s expulsion of Spaniards shaping perceptions.
The United States District Court in Indianapolis convicted thirty nine men for conspiracy to transport dynamite under Interstate Commerce rules. Thirty three began prison terms at Leavenworth January 19 1918 while others faced appeals and potential new trials.
A Mexican newspaper claims Gen Joaquin Maas leads a 20 000 strong federal army to invade Texas from Saltillo. It reports American towns burned by Guarido forces and suggests dual Mexican thrusts into U S territory with volunteers eager to join. Eyewitness accounts and planned photo dispatches accompany the claim.
The report notes confidence in a Mexican triumph under General Maas with Yankee garrisons unable to halt the advance. It also mentions mills rolling fabrics with paper measurements. The geological survey estimates U S water power between 36 million and 66.5 million horsepower excluding reservoirs. A Japanese gold fish farm has been in continuous operation.
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