Americans Face Mexican Turbulence as Vera Cruz Crisis Worsens
News from Vera Cruz and Mexico City reports 40000 American troops mobilizing at Brownsville for border duty while a Mexican mob tramples the Stars and Stripes in Mexico City. The refugee exodus to Vera Cruz continues as U.S. forces reinforce the coast with marines and bluejackets.
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Associated Press
Avashington
Wilson
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
First Army
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Huerta
Fitzgerald
Admiral Badger
Ereets
Maas
Soledad
Charge O'Shaughnessy
State Department
Manzanillo
Pacific Coast
O’shaughnessy
War Department
Daniels
Navy Department
Stars and Stripes
O'Shaughnessy
Rowan
Navy
Burnside
Army
Paci
Federal
American Club
Federal District
Mexican Herald
el Paso
Laredo
Nogales
Louisiana
Zapta
Huerta Z
General Villa Sends Good Words After Interview
Report from Washington on April 24 states General Scott relayed a message from Villa. Villa salutes and says there is no need for anxiety. The message was delivered by Dr. C Husk of El Paso, with General Scott noting a long acquaintance with Villa.
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Washington
Villa
General Scott
Army
Dr. C. Husk
el Paso
Scott
Rio Grande
Juarez
Texas National Guard Mobilized to Border at Brownsville
An entire regiment of the Texas National Guard was ordered to mobilize at Brownsville for border patrol today. Governor Colquitt will order the other two regiments to the border unless Army requests for extra troop protection are granted.
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Texas National Guard
Brownsville
Ausoctii Tap Paes Austen
Ter
The
Colquitt
Secretary of War Garrison
Americans In Bad Condition Report From Vera Cruz
Associated Press bulletin from Vera Cruz states only three of the American wounded remain in critical condition. The patients listed are first class fireman H Pullian ordinary seaman E G Wright and Private J G Peoples.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
H. Pullian
E. G. Wright
J.G. Peoples
Diplomatic denial on Hohler Fletcher talks in Vera Cruz
Washington reports denial that Thomas Hohler of Britain was sent to confer with Admiral Fletcher at Vera Cruz to pursue Mexican negotiations. In Vera Cruz sniping subsided as patrols kept civilians indoors after 7:20 p m with curfew likely extended unless incidents occur.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas 8. Hohler
Mexico City
Admiral Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Seven Drunks Face City Court Fines and Warnings
Seven offenders charged with drunkenness appeared before Mayor Will J. Cole at Friday morning police court. Two paid fines to the city treasury while five were discharged with warnings, the judge warning against repetition of the offense.
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Will. J. Cole
City Treasury
Twentieth Century Motherhood Discussed by Dr Putnam
Dr Helen C Putnam former president of the American Academy of Medicine of Providence spoke at the International Congress on the Welfare of the Child in Washington. She urged new ideals for mothers stressing knowledge and instruction in child care and questioned laws that weaken parental responsibility. She said home making should be valued as an occupation and mothers should educate daughters for self support through wholesale labor.
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Wasshingson
D. C
Helen C. Putnam
American Academy of Medicine of
Providence
R. 1
International Congress
Farm Day Observed At West Virginia High School
Agricultural Day was observed with high school students dedicating the first hour to civic exercises. G W Dudderar, secretary of the board of trade, gave a strong talk on the board’s efforts in civic improvement tied to agriculture.
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West Virginia
G. W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
Oil firms report light show and test yields in Mud Lick run
In Mud Lick run West Virginia Oil Company drilled into Gordon sand and reported a light show of oil at the Thomas Dye firm. Bir Elk Oil Company cleaned out and shot No 2 on George T. Smith farm on Bleak creek and produced 125 barrels in the first twenty four hours. Mrs George Erhardt and three sons left for St Louis after visiting sitter Mrs Thomas Gaines on Meigs avenue for two weeks.
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Mud Lick Run
This
West Virginia Oil Company
Thomas Dye Firm
Bleak Creek
Saine District
Bir Elk Oil Company
George T. Smith
George Erhardt
Ean St. Louis
Ill
Thomas Gaines
Meigs Avenue
Vera Cruz and the long history of sieges and interventions
The passage recounts Vera Cruz’s repeated captures by buccaneers and armies from 1680s to the 1860s, including General Winfield Scott’s siege in 1847, followed by political turmoil, Juarez and Miramon, and foreign intervention by Britain, France, Spain, and others, detailing blockades and troop landings through the era.
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Vera Cruz
Winfeld Scott
Seacees
France
Mexico
Laurent
van Horn
Patil
Mexico City
Scott
Cerro Gordo
Puebla
Stas
Senate
Miguela Miramon
Benito Juarez
United States
Juarez
Wil
Carranza
Britain
Prince
Spain
Prussia
Miramon
Great Britain
London
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Prim
Provident Wilson
Local Oil Men Ask Congress About Foreign Involvement
The article recalls 1862 French forces under Forey in Mexico and Santa Anna’s rise, notes Tampico and Vera Cruz events, and discusses a 19th century oil meeting where prices from Pennsylvania and West Virginia are challenged, urging government action to probe anti trust violations.
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Forey
Mexico City
United
Vera Cuz
Santa Ants
Vera Crux
Creck —Memier
Cankres
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Sarre
Ami
Held in Jail man faces anti weapon charge
Claude Devault, 2 white men, refused to give his occupation address and sits in county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice T G Nicewsrser at 7 30 tonight on violating the Johnson anti weapon statute by carrying a razor without a case. He allegedly attempted to use the razor on Officers Davidson and Shope who arrested him after a disorderly incident on Pike street.
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Claude Devault
TG. Nicewsrser
Johnson
Devault
Davidson
Shope
Pike Street
Volunteer telegram appeals to defend Old Glory for Undaunted Erin
A damaged telegram from Clerksburg West Virginia dated April 1974 asks Senator Father Gott to send two companies of volunteers to Washington DC. The message pledges defense of Old Glory and mentions recipients Henry Doyle and others at headquarters in St. Charles Hotel.
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Lbselt
Father Gott
Mr. Brennan
Henry
Doyle
Clerksburg
W. Va
Verdict for 7000 in breach of promise case
A federal court verdict on a breach of promise suit awarded Agnes Henson of New York seven thousand dollars against Walter Posten of Sirins. The decision came after usual notice of opposition and mentions marriage licenses issued to Walter H. Wired 221 Groora Street and Henry McDonald and Adin.
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Agnes Henson
New York
Igainat Walter Posten
Sirins
Triad
Opposi
Siven
Waltio HH
Wired
Groora_ tT
Selcom
Heary
Death Notice and Local Social News from Smirthield Camp
Smithaeld Smysppeld April 24 word of death of EB A. or ley April 6 former resident four years in Oklahoma leaves wife and four children Ann Mceel has returned home Piney after two years as operator for Bett Twle- Phone Company Clyde Mesher guest at a boat show Joste Monroe returns Previer Robart Macon of Fairmont guest of aunt Dire WP Crim Modern Woolmen of America hosted a social Tuesday evening Out of town guests attended Thorndey church event Methodist Episcopal Sunday school and adult Bible class surprised librarian Alenithtdl library ten years service rocking chair presented at home Dinner served
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Bett Twle
Clyde Mesher
Joste Monroe
Previer
Robart Macon
Faimnont
Dire
Crim
Amer
C. L. ‘Bates
Polsot
Coxey's Volunteers Sentenced for Street Cleaning Act
Three men named Devis, William Plummer, and Robert Sele were arraigned before Mayor Will JH. Cote in pallop court Friday and ordered to “get busy with brush and broom” around the street area as punishment. They were identified by Dy Officer Gmyes yesterday afternoon.
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Ellethie
Jour Costy
Aray
de Fore
Will JH. Cote
Pallop
Thor
Iq Devis
William Plummer
Robert Sele
Gmyes
Civil Service Examination Notice
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held at Reynoldsville on May 28 to determine eligibility for a clerk position. Applicants may file there to be considered for this contemplated vacancy and any other suitable openings.
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United State Civil Suprice Commission
Oxamtuatia
Garuray
Amslar
Reynoldsville
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Messrs
Henry and
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