Mediation Moves in Mexican Crisis Gain Momentum
Washington reports a shift from war talk to conciliation as Argentina Brazil and Chile press for a Pacific settlement of the Mexican crisis. Huerta is said to be ready to accept good offices, with Latin American support and European pressure shaping the process. Secretary Daniels relays the mediation offer to naval commanders to ease refugee departures and reassure the region.
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Flag Raised at Vera Cruz as Occupation Begins
At Vera Cruz, the flag was formally raised over Rear Adm. Fletcher’s division headquarters with a dress parade and salute. Brigadier General Funston’s transports were offshore with no landing plan announced. Five Americans expelled from Pachuca by General Huerta were sent to the capital. Dr. Hoskins faced harsher treatment for US Army surgeon papers.
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Huerta Seizes Mexican Railways Under Native Control
General Huerta now operates all Mexican railroads with his own men, disregarding foreign ownership. He has expelled foreigners, with Tehuantepec National Railway the last to fall. The line connects Salina Cruz to Coatza coal ports, property owned by the government and Lord Cowdray.
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Laredo in Ruins Fire by Federals Devastates Border Town
At the Texas border, Laredo and Nuevo Laredo suffered vast ruin from dynamite and fire. Two Mexican soldiers were killed by U S troops as Mexican forces attacked across the international boundary. Property losses exceed 500000 with key sites including the U S Consulate post office and theatre burnt. American forces maintained control at the bridges and along the line while Mexican troops withdrew southward.
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Carranza note and Brazil to watch Mexico interests
Washington reports reveal Carranza's note denouncing Vera Cruz seizure and asking the United States to withdraw forces. United States moves to reinforce the Navy at Vera Cruz, restores the arms embargo, and orders troops to the Mexican border as a precaution amid tensions with Huerta and the Constitutionalist leadership. Brazil designated to represent U.S. interests in Mexico with French consuls as backup where Brazilian consuls are unavailable.
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Three Regiments Ordered to Border Duty Amid Mexican Incursion
Three regiments of infantry at San Francisco and artillery at Fort Riley Kansas were ordered to report to Brig. Gen. Bliss for service along the Mexican border. A brigade of infantry and some artillery will be dispatched from Galveston to Vera Cruz to cooperate with the navy there.
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Mexican unrest prompts U S action and refugee moves
American consuls report anti American demonstrations in Mexico City as unrest grows. The United States coordinates with Britain and South American mediators while hundreds of refugees head for the United States. General Miles offers service if war erupts and the Vera Cruz seizure prompts German vessel orders.
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Tampico Riot Halted By German Sailors Rescue
Refugees describe a 600 strong mob at Tampico attacking the Southern Hotel. German sailors rescued American women and ferried them to ships while Americans prepared to resist with rifles. Navy reports say vessels are carrying refugees from Vera Cruz and Tampico to Galveston and Puerto Mexico.
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Census Figures Show U S Population Above Ninety-Eight Million
The Census Bureau reports continental United States population near 98.0 million and total including possessions over 109.0 million as of July 1 1914 estimates. City and state figures list large urban centers such as New York Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit with varying counts amid nationwide growth projections.
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Admiral Badger Praises Sailors For Vera Cruz Action
Washington praises Rear Admiral Fletcher and all officers and men for the occupation of Vera Cruz on April 21. Badger, commander of the Atlantic fleet, issues a general order commending gallant conduct and expeditious action under adverse conditions.
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