War Department Prepares to Call Volunteers for War
Washington reports a united Mexico ready for conflict as Carranza demands US withdrawal and Huerta support. Wilson rejects the ultimatum, signaling a looming declaration of war. Amnesties for rebels and passports exchanged hint at coordinated actions. Military chiefs convene as troop movements and coastal blockades are anticipated. In Vera Cruz, US forces restore order amid sniper fire.
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War Department
Washington
Draft calls 250000 volunteers as war nears Mexico
The war department completed a draft call for 250000 volunteers for service against Mexico. If issued it would enlist about 1000 in Washington state with 600 needed to place the infantry regiment on a war footing. In San Diego Mexican forces order noncombatants from Tijuana and nearby towns as American troops fortify San Ysidro.
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Washington
War Department
Mexico
Department
State of
Regiment
Infantry
Signal Cavalry
Coast Artillery
Striking miners hold six mines as toll rises in Colorado
In Empire and Aguilar Colorado, dozens trapped in burning shaft houses as 31 000 armed strikers mass along rail lines blocking relief and troop trains. Operators blame bombs on strikers while militiamen and officials call for federal troops to prevent civil war.
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Aguilar
Denver
Empire
Empire Mine
H. D. King
Victor American
Delagua
Hastings
Ludlow
Rugby
Primero
Black Diamond
San Diego Mobilizes Units to Guard Water System
The entire state military strength of San Diego including two coast artillery companies and a naval reserves company was ordered out at 5 a m to protect the city water system along the Mexican border.
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San Diego
Cal
Coast Artillery
British subjects in northern Sonora ordered to leave
Acting on a directive from British ambassador Sir Arthur Spring-Rice, British Vice Consul J T Paxton orders all British subjects in northern Sonora to depart immediately. In Oregon, Grand Sachem Redmen wire Wilson that 2,500 members stand ready to volunteer. A thief uses a rig owned by Sheriff Cudihee to steal chickens.
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Douglas, Ariz
Sir Arthur Spring-Rice
J. T. Paxton
Sonora
Grand Sachem
Redmen
Oregon
Wilson
Sheriff Cudihee
Mexican Severs Official Ties as Algara Receives Passports
Secretary Bryan handed passports to Chan Algara, Mexican chargé d affaires, formally severing official relations with Mexico. Algara planned to depart tonight or tomorrow to Havana or Canada, after a grave farewell with state department officials. Bryan noted no decision yet on recalling American consuls in Mexico while the Carranza situation overshadowed other events.
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Algara
Bryan
Mexico
Havana
Canada
State Department
Governor West calls for volunteers to form cavalry regiment
Governor West announced a call for volunteers to organize a cavalry regiment in Salem Oregon. He asserted the state can supply superior material for the unit and urged enlistment.
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West
Salem, Or
Boy Struck by Auto at Eighth Ave and Pike Street
Henry Hansen Jr. a one year old son of Henry Hansen of 1421 Eighth Ave was hit by a car at noon today at the Eighth Ave and Pike St crossing. He was taken to City Hospital with a broken leg and non serious injuries. Police report pending. driver’s name unavailable.
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Eighth Av
Pike Et
Henry Hansen, Jr
Henry Hansen
Seattle Star Rejects Night Extras Over Unconfirmed News
The Seattle Star announces it will not issue night extras unless real news of extraordinary character develops. It warns extras were flooding residences during the Mexican crisis to boost circulation and urges readers to expect genuine news only from Star extras.
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Seattle
Seattle Star
Star
Villa Desertion Claim Tied to 1875 U.S. Army Troop D
Sergt. Joseph White, retired, identifies Pancho Villa as having deserted from Troop D, 10th Cavalry, U S Army in 1875. White testifies he served as sergeant under the alias George Goovy.
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Vancouver
Wash
Joseph White
Pancho Villa
10Th Cavalry
United States Army
Sergt. White
George Goavy
Torpedo flotilla sails for Mazatlan from San Diego
The Pacific torpedo boat flotilla left San Diego at 10 a.m. bound for Mexican waters and will proceed to Mazatlan.
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San Diego
Pacific Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Mexican Waters
Mazatlan
Auto Hits Bike Collision on Second Ave Near Vine
E A Jansen of 407 W Republican suffered a broken arm when his motorcycle collided with an auto driven by J R Lawson of 621 Third Ave near Vine on Second Avenue.
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E. A. Jansen
W. Republican
Second
Vine At
J. R. Lawson
Wilson’s firm stance on Huerta in Carranza message
President Wilson answered Gen. Carranza by expressing that the United States deplores war and values friendly ties with Mexico but cannot temporize with Huerta. He affirmed respect for Mexican sovereignty while noting U S actions against Huerta’s controlled territory and those who support him. The aim is not to dictate Mexican affairs.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Huerta
America
Mexico
United States
Ita
Gen. Huerta
English King and Queen Leave Paris for London
The king and queen of England departed Paris and headed to London after three days as official guests of the French republic.
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George
Paris
England
London
University Journalists to Get Out The Star Next Saturday
University of Washington staff and students will publish The Star next Saturday with a full run including a cartoon by the campus cartoonist and sports and news by student editors and reporters. The seven oclock staff assembly lists Farnsworth Wright as managing editor and Ted Cook as city editor among many others.
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Frank Kane
University of Washington Department of
Farnsworth Wright
City
Ted Cook
Telegraph
Ralph Hall
Society
Helene Moore
Ralph Benjamin
Joe Wood
R. C. Wright
Enoch Anderson
R. B
Rebels and Federals Eye Joint Action Near U S Border
The report notes rebels and federals poised to unite against the United States and a momentary war declaration from Huerta. Mexican troops mass in border towns while eight Americans die at Vera Cruz, raising the total to twelve. General Wood briefs his staff on possible army moves in Mexico as Huerta passports Chargé d Affaires Algara and O Shaughnessy. Admiral Fletcher strengthens Vera Cruz defenses as Gen Maas awaits reinforcements near the city.
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Carranza
Washington
Huerta
Wilson
United States
Vera Cruz
U. S.S
Algara
Wood
Mexico
O’shaughneasy
Admiral Fletcher
Maas
Refugees Aboard Ships in Vera Cruz Harbor
A cable from Admiral Badger in Vera Cruz reports 1,200 American refugees are aboard ships in the harbor due to courtesy and energy of German and British captains. At Fort Bliss Col Hatfield orders stopping arms export to rebels in Juarez and Mexican points under war department instructions as supplies move with shipments of 150,000 rounds due and 1,500,000 cartridges en route.
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Washington
Navy Department
Badger
Vera Cruz
EL Paso
Tex
War Department
Col. Hatfield
Second Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Zach Cobb
Juarez
Carranza Says He May Act If U.S. Remains in Vera Cruz
Gen. Venustiano Carranza, head of the rebel forces in Chihuahua, warned that he cannot predict his next move if the United States does not withdraw from Vera Cruz. He said his future actions will depend on the reply from the American government.
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Chihuahua
Mex
America
Vera Cruz
Carranza
2300 Americans Take Refuge on U S Battleships
Washington reports 2300 American refugees aboard warships at Tampico with more expected. Foreign cruiser captains assist. Admiral Badger sends the Ward liner Esperanza with 400 refugees to Galveston, then back to Vera Cruz for more. about 2000 refugees anticipated at Galveston soon.
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Washington
Tampico
Badger
Vera Cruz
Galveston
Embargo on Arms to Mexico Still Off Says Bryan
Secretary Bryan denied that the embargo on arms shipments into Mexico had been restored. The April 23 report clarified the current status of embargo policy and its enforcement against weapon transfers.
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Badger
Florida Keys
Mexico
Washington
Bryan
Huerta vows 400000 troops to defend Mexico
Bernard Rucker reports from Vera Cruz that President Huerta promised 400,000 troops in 20 days to defend Mexico and Latin America as U S Marines faced continued sniper fire. The occupation area faced house to house searches with 12 Americans dead and 39 wounded, amid ongoing patrols and disarmament efforts.
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Bernard Rucker
United Press
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Mexico
Latin America
United States
Marines Keep Order in Town
Admiral Fletcher established headquarters ashore and organized a native administration as Maas threatens to recapture the city. Gen Maas with about 1000 troops at Tejeria awaits 2000 more from Puebla, with fleet guns covering the effort. Refugees travel by train toward Vera Cruz and the coast, as O Shaughnessy secures passports and departs. Most Americans prepare to leave from Hotel Diligentia aboard the Esperanza bound for Galveston.
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Fletcher
Maas
Tejeria
Puebla
Mexico City
Cardoba
O’shaughnessy
Huerta
O’shanessy
United States
Nune
Washington Administration
Vera Cruz
Diligentia
Esperanza
Galveston
American Women Aid Wounded Amid Battle Echoes
Stories recount heroism as American women helped the wounded during fighting. Water was carried to the injured while shooting continued. Nurses aided both American and Mexican wounded, including Mrs. Charles Hudson and others. Admiral Fletcher warned of martial law if Mexican authorities fail to cooperate.
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Charles Hudson
Mexican National Railway
Thomas Ryder
Harry Archer
Mary Crow
Fletcher
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