Vera Cruz Firing Ends as U S Forces Take Over
US warships report quiet in Vera Cruz after house to house searches and disarming most inhabitants. three more sailors killed and twenty five wounded in Thursday’s fighting. list of casualties includes D J Lane and H Frokl.... German steamer Ypiranga docked to unload arms for Huerta, while proclamation places Vera Cruz under temporary US supervision due to unrest in Mexico.
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Union News Getfice
Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Badger
Cost of War 18 Put at 100000 Per Day
Washington reports the cost of pressuring Huerta to salute the flag runs at least 100000 dollars daily. Fleet coal and running expenses alone total 42332 dollars, excluding officers pay, shore support, ammunition, and other expedition costs. Weasels at Tampico and Vera Cruz total 34401 dollars, and on the west coast 7931 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Huerta
Tampico
Vera Cruz
West Coast
Spanish proclamation mixed with town notices
The proclamation urged Port residents to continue in their duties as they have done, printed in Spanish and scattered across the town. It reflects ongoing civic communication and local authority outreach in a multilingual community.
Wilson Plans Mexico Operations after Reparations Statement
President Wilson, after declaring the U S will enforce reparation whenever dignity is flouted, centers planning on Mexico actions. A cabinet session at the White House, with Robert Lansing, weighed Carranza’s message and Huerta’s forces. War Department chiefs and General staff met to discuss orders and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawapaper
Union News Service
Washington
United States
Wilson
Mexico
White ‘House
Offi
Border tensions rise as US mobilizes troops
Fort Sam Houston ordered all troops to border patrol as embargoes reestablished on arms. Officials debate crossing the frontier while Carranza seeks Vera Cruz withdrawal. Mexican federals move against industry at Piedras Negras but are halted by American patrols. border movement hinges on Congress and funding.
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Fort Sam Houston
Huerts
Arma
Department
United States
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Washington
Huerta
San Antonio
Tex
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Brownavilla
How Wilson Ordered Vera Cruz Action
Western Newspaper Union recounts how President Wilson, amid senate debates, ordered seizure of the Vera Cruz customs house after a cable warned of 15 million rounds of German ammunition and 250 machine guns headed for Huerta. A 10 am message to Rear Admiral Fletcher led marines to seize the port, and ammunition was to be returned to German shippers. Also notes New Orleans police arresting those disparaging the army and flag after soldiers dispersed street speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Aelzad
Senate
Bryan
Conan
Canada
Huerta
Cas
Mexico City
Tumulty
White House
Daniels
Fletcher
Wessel
Daniela
Custom House
Pletcher
Germany
New Orleans
Heynolda
Army
Navy
Offer to Entiat Pittsburgh Veterans Court Mexico Service
Members of Capt. Alfred B. Hunt Camp No. 2 United States Spanish War Veterans unanimously decided to offer the service of their 350 members to President Wise for use in Mexico. The proposal reflects wartime mobilization sentiment and seeks presidential authorization for deployment.
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Piittsburgh
Alfred B. Hunt
No. 2
Wises
Mexico
Brazzell Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Dubuque report says Mrs Dora Brazell was convicted of murdering her husband Charlea Brazell whose body was found at their home after her visit to Forest City. Jury verdict delivered as the state contends the crime occurred before her return. Also notes farm prize fund and a separate assault case cleared by arrest.
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Union News Service
Dubuque
Brazzell
Dora Brazzell
Charlea Brazzell
Forest City
Carlos Madero Sees Huerta Threat to Mexico
Ames student Carlos Madero, youngest brother of Mexico’s murdered president, urges U S restraint and opposes de facto leader Huerta, saying Huerta ignores Mexico’s welfare and holds on to power by any means. He stresses the need for the Mexican people to express wisdom against Huerta’s rule.
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Carlos Madero
Ames
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Pointer Guilty of Murder in District Court
In Ames a verdict of first degree murder condemns William Pointer for killing his wife near Cauitrided last December. He received a life sentence. Corneal Bluffs reports the accidental death of Nora Pruitt, 3, from a rifle mishap when a cartridge discharged as a 9 year old stepson pointed the gun at his sleeping sister.
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Ames
upIu Au
Valid
William Pointer
Cauitrided
Harry L. Robinson
Des Moines
Boone
Morningside College Glen Club
Sioux City
McPherson
Keokuk
Jacob Metz
Chicago
Stillwater
John Saar
Cantril
Thomas Case
Marengo
Institution
Marshalltown
Cse
Ilinois
Parley Sheldon
Sheldon
Tabor
Waverly
George Weavers
Iowa
Fritz
LeMars
George Jordan
John Hauke
Milnerville
Wansel Parker
Edward Wisner Denton
Richard Denton
America
Muscatine
Scotland
Herbert J. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Council Biafia
Esther Woodward
Avenue I
Rosa
Vena
Woodward
Onawa
Hell
Gnawa
IOWA NEWS NOTES Consolidated bank cap 100000 and premiums noted
The Continental National Bank of Sioux City announces a capital of 100000 and a surplus of 10000. Dubuque county reports hog cholera losses totaling about 200000 in 1912. Miss Blanche Signal, murdered near Geddes South Dakota, born near Manning. A variety of local incidents including court actions, deaths, and oddities are listed from across Iowa.
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Continental National Bank of
Sioux City
Aurolus
Geo. TE. Bidwell
Dubuque County
Blanche Signal
Geddes
Manning
Avoid Jury Service Humorous Excuses From a British Court
A London writer notes juror excuses reveal dislike for delays and costs, recounting cases of a man claiming twins after jury summons, a deaf juror sent aside, and a woman summoned from Sidcup who asks for her fare. The judge and court staff handle each with humor and pragmatism.
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High Court
London
Emile
Francia Johnson
Sidcup
Temper Outbursts and Fearful Reactions in Disease
A sympathetic doctor explains that extreme outbursts and fear during storms cause brain and heart stress. Ignoring these shocks may worsen health, while recognition helps the patient guard against emotional eruptions and endure the looming threat.
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Tury
Sud
Dimaelt
Not in Any Sense a Song and a Surgical Case
A fragment from a period piece contrasts health of conscience with bodily health and recalls a surgeon’s near loss. A nurse or doctor recounts a near fatal case that ended in a death, noting heirs paid for the operation. The tone is reflective with sharp medical detail.
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H. ‘Froklichatein
BE. C. Fisher
Frank Phillips
George J. Soden
G. Wright
H. Firdth
W. A. Kiets
R. B. Lee
Edward C.walter
H. P. Nagoroski
TN. O. Jans
W. L. Hawk
V. Bishop
J. L. Harrison
P. A. Stevens
C. G. Wilcox
J. Everett
L. F. Hates
Ypiranga
United States Torcem
Fletchers
Piedras Negras
Mex
International Bridge
Afar
General Nows
Joseph Allen
Laurens
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Mason City
Swaledale
Clarence Gilmore
Frank Vernon
Clear Lake
Gilmore
Ed. Fitzgerald
Gladys Dutra
C. F. Carey
Clifford Hanson
Gunn
Po. Neeman
Walter Hyde
Aaron Grimm
Jtall
Iowa News
William Gustager
Cerro Cordo
Plymouth
Hugger
Addison
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