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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

12

Richs Advocacy of Henderson 15 Held

Joseph C. Rich prominent attorney and former Mobile mayor will speak for Charles Henderson at the final campaign rally in Bienville Square Saturday night. Also speaking are Jos H Lyons and L C Irvine. The event follows a torchlight parade with Drago's band providing music and is expected to draw a large crowd.

Joseph C. Rich Mobile Charles Henderson Bienville Square Rich Henderson Mr. Rich Jos H. Lyons L. C. Irvine St. Joseph Street Young Men's Democratic Henderson Club Drago

Private and Two Horses Seized by Federals at Vera Cruz

Private Parks with Lieutenant Colonel Elmore F. Taggart and two officers saw their horse herd disappear beyond American lines into General Maas forces. A daytime effort to contact General Maas to recover Parks and the animals proved ineffective.

Vera Cruz Parks Elmore F. Taggart Twenty-eighth Infantry Gustavo Maas Maas

Mediation Talks Over War Preparations In Vera Cruz

South American mediators claim American troops landed in Vera Cruz and other military moves break the armistice. They will present representations to President Wilson. Foreign office thanks mediators for prudence impartiality and good will.

Vera Cruz Wilson Foreign Office

Washingtons Summing Up of the General Situation

A cipher telegram from General Funston at Vera Cruz prompted a high level conference in Washington. Officials weighed positioning forces for Mexico City, with fifty to sixty thousand cited as a possible force, amid mediation talks at Niagara Falls and speculation on mediation delegation names.

Washington General Funston Vera Cruz Garrison Funston Mexico City War Department Huerta United States Niagara Falls Canada Mexico

Outbreak Sparks Debate Over Foreign Life Respect Policy

A fragment discusses mobs and outbreaks with a claim that no foreign life would be respected, signaling a debate on international regard and protection standards amid disruption.

Vera Cruz Newspapers Laud American Administration

Vera Cruz reports commendations of the American administration and notes brisk commercial activity. Reorganization advances as staff officers arrive from Texas City, enabling more municipal work. Confidence returns in Mexico City and some Americans visit to settle affairs. Train service remains uninterrupted and troops settle into quarters for an extended stay.

Vera Cruz May Texas City

El Paso Barbecue Welcomes Pershing Troop Guard

Citizens of El Paso and Juarez gathered for a border guard outing with Brigadier General John J. Pershing visiting the troops. The event offered a close view of military guardianship along the border.

el Paso Tex Juarez John J. Pershing

Troops Enjoy City Barbecue and Evening Concert

The section notes 4 070 of his men were hosted by the city with a post lunch barbecue. Afternoon events featured track and field games and a concert by military bands in the parks in the evening.

Mexico City Refugee Train Reaches Cordoba

The refugee train from Mexico City arrived at Cordoba as reported by Consul Canada quoting the Brazilian minister. Refugees will board the steamship Esperanza at Puerto Mexico. H. W. Thompson J. Starr Hunt and Burton Wilson are safe. an unnamed American prisoner was released in Mexico City.

Washington Canada State Department Mexico City Cordoba Puerto Mexico Mex H. W. Thompson J. Starr Hunt Burton Wilson

Brazilian Embassy Urged to Act for Consul Sullivan

The state department urged the Brazilian embassy to press the Huerta government for the release of Vice Consul John R. Silliman held by Mexican Federals at Saltillo after he was reported captured during a trip to San Luis Potosi.

Sullivan Washington State Department Huerta John R. Silliman Saltillo Silliman San Luis Potosi

State Department fears grow after Silliman report

A fragment notes mounting apprehension in the State Department as the Silliman find or statement is added to ongoing concerns. The brief hints at unease within the agency without detailing the specific issues or outcomes.

Dr Edward Ryan Arrives Safe at Puerto Mexico Refugees Reach Vera Cruz

Dr Edward Ryan who was condemned to death at Acatecas and later released arrived at Puerto Mexico with 600 other refugees. They will sail to New Orleans aboard the Esperanza and proceed directly there.

Edward Ryan Puerto Mexico Vera Cruz Mexico Acatecas New Orleans

New English Mine Rescue Apparatus Weighs 28 Pounds

A new English mine rescue apparatus replaces the helmet and weighs 28 pounds enabling a rescuer to work in deadly gases for over five hours. This device enhances safety for miners facing hazardous environments.

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