Oil Concessions and Foreign Interests Stir Mexican Turmoil
A 1914 correspondence saga links Lord Cowdray and the Waters-Pierce Oil Co to Mexican revolutions. Capt Sherburne Hopkins reports on Parker and Parker’s defection as he charged U S figures in Carranza politics. The piece notes British capital and American actors shaping Mexico’s oil war and intervention debates.
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Hopkins
Pierce
Carranza
Huerta
Cowdray
Dong Ando
Amin
Carranks
Haerta
Congress
Lord Cowray
Theia
Committee of Condress
Lord Cowdray
Mazico
United States
Mexico
Colombia
Herald
Jor Vasconcelos
Francisco Mailere
Vasconcelos
Henry Clay Pierce
Watsre-Pierce Oil Company
Mexico City
Tins
Qld
EL Agulla
Waters-Piercs
Sherburne
Mexican National Rail
Ernesto Badero
Messiaule
Parqueira
R. V Pesquerra
Hotel Paseo del Norte
el Paso
Tex
Cowdreya Cent
Parker
Paso
Vera
Crus
Hopking
W B
Capt
Mr Pierce
New York
Tim
Capt Hopkins
Treece
Faerjihng
Cow
Cabrera
Nrthern
Ciprippkina
Hla
sinmIing UN
Pieronce’s Position in Mexico Described as Difficult
Excerpt from a May 14 letter to Charles R. Finn by Captain Sherburne G Hopkins discusses Mr Pieroce’s stance in Mexico. It notes doubts about his alignment with constitutionalists and mentions his large local interests centered around Tampico. The text suggests opponents could justify harming his property if he favored the Huertistas.
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Tata
Charles R. Finn
Sherburne G Hopkins
Ches
Flint
Tampica
Cant Hopkins
Galbraith
Tampico
Flint Asems
Hopkins
Henry Clay Phere
Mexico
Mistamoran
Browna
Yillé
Texas
Funda
New York
Wheleas
Badger
Mayo
Bexlcan
Pierce
Consid
Lord Cowdray Ties to Mexico Peace Talks Revealed
A New York Herald report cites Lord Cowdray as central to Mexican peace envoys and rail interests. It notes political abstention claims while alleging his firms influence Huerta and Carranza mediation efforts via coded correspondence and press prompts.
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Ugemant
New York Herald Co
All Rights Renared
Washington Post
New York
The
Herald Tomorcon
Cowden
Red
London
Herald of
Heralds
Congress
Pope
Lord Cowdray
Frm
Washingtat le
Gord Cowdray
Henry Clay Piers
Capt Hopkins
Lord Comdray
Mexico
Pierce
New York Herald
Bf Huertas
Coniets Laubrow
Luis Elgolero
Mtevicun
National Rallweya
Limantour
Brexica
Table Silver in Standard Patterns for Longevity
Table Silver offered in standard patterns to allow additions over time to complete a service. A large stock of innest pieces is carried, with heavy weight designs intended to last for generations.
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Fitna
Balloons and covert talks swirl in Mexican crisis era dispatch
Fragmentary letters reveal plans around Tampico politics and rebel funding. The missives discuss Galbraith and Pierce, telegraph links via Matamoros and Tampico, and using oil certificates to raise funds. Hopkins advises direct wire to Gonzales and warns against involving Pierce in risky maneuvers.
Eruption Reported in Zululand via Dispatches
Telegraph dispatches from the local magistrate confirm a volcanic eruption in Zululand. A small crater sits amid molten rock with scorched trees and fresh lava about. natives report ten days of continuous eruptions and several fireballs, drawing unprecedented scientific interest.
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Speoln
Taewashington
Berlin
Zululand
Sey
Garison Denies Talk of Arms Shipments to Mexico
The Washington Herald publishes Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison's telegram denying he said constitutionalists could export munitions from U S ports to Tampico. He states he has not commented on matters beyond his jurisdiction and urges publication of the denial to prevent admin criticism.
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United States
Falal
Lindley M Garrison
Herald
Mexico
Woneé
Avenia
Washington
Mc Garrison
Garrison
Secortary of
John
Hopking
German naval experts reject Scott on submarines obsoleting dreadnoughts
A Berlin telegram reports British Admiral Sir Percy Scott arguing submarines and hydroplanes render dreadnoughts obsolete. German authorities, including the German Feet Society and Admiral von Breuning, counter that submarines have not yet reduced the need for large ships, especially on the high seas where subs must resupply.
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Wachington Post
Berlin
Percy Scott
Scotts
von Brewning
Inspect Kaiser's Canal
Consul G YW Schbting and W W Schultz returned to Berlin from Kiel after attending the opening of the widened Kiel Canal route linked to the Panama Exposition. Officials of the exposition bureau were invited, a recognition Schultz says reflects government interest. They traveled aboard the fleet ship and were entertained at the Imperial Yacht Club.
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Washington Post
Berlin
G YW Schbting
W W Schultz
San Francisco
Kiel
Expoasion Bureau
Senkling
Schultz
Imperial Yacht Club
Unionists Demand Limits in Home Rule Bill Amendments
London July 4 The Margulla of Lansdowne and Unionists press for amendments to the home rule bill second reading to restrict exclusion areas and duration while government controls remain. They warn without modifications the second reading may provoke civil strife and oppose passage unless concessions are made.
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Lansdowne
London
Margula
Ireland
Lord Langdowne
Clergy Trip to Holy Land Aboard Kaiser Mang Joseph I
Washington Post readers witness the Kaiser Mang Joseph I sail from Brooklyn with thirteen clergymen on a ten week Holy Land and Mediterranean trip. Rev Charles B Fulte led the list as most popular Washington cleric with over 13010 votes and outlined the journey aims. The party includes Rev Dr Kelly and Mrs Thomas with reception details noted at the New York Herald building and Hotel Martinique before departure.
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Kaiser Franz Josef
Dr Foitz
Kelly
Iripromptz
Thomas
Holy Land
Christ
Washington Post
Washington
Henry Thomas
Pinckney Memorial Episcopal Church
Hyatteville
Mdine
John F Eckenrode
Shrine of Sacred Heart Washington
Dr Kelly
LF Kelly
SS Marys Catholic Church
Alexandria
New York Herald
Father Kelly
Post
Sacred Story
J.R Colburn
The
Elmira
Mra Colburn
Colburn
Claire
Aetos
Bay
Martinique
Brooklyn
W W Barnes
H W Blake
Benjamin D
Melvin
F J Pretty Man
L. @ Furdam
Walter Smith
Hugh T Stevenson
Joseph
Williama Aastie Wessel
New York
Aviation Meet at Lucerne Special
An aviation meeting is held in Lucerne in honor of the Fourth of July under the Lucerne Aero Club. American visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles M Brook of New York and Mrs Edward Wine among others. The American consul general H H Morgan and Mrs Morgan progress to Hamburg and Barcelona for related duties and events.
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Cabie
Lucerne
Homer
Lucerne Aero Clib
Charles M Brook
New York
Interlaken
Regsonal
Edward Wine
Ruth Wise
Mise M Hacker
EW Whitman
A W MacGregor
EB Densmnore
Boston
Augustus Picou
H H Morga
Hamburs
Kiel
Baron Biasping Sentenced Four Years For Murder
Special Cable reports Baron Biasping received a four year imprisonment for killing Prince Luzecki after a heated dispute over advances to the Baron's wife. The baron forfeits noble privileges and his entailed estate. an appeal is possible but would take at least a year in the Russian system.
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Mesamgtun Fort
St. Petersburg
Baron Biasping
Dorothy Radzi Will
Deacon
Prince Luzecki
Bissping
Paisa
Loyalty Good Investment Reward for Frau Ewers
Frau Ewers, famed as the Widow of Zabern, testified for officers during Lorraine unrest and faced civilian boycott. After her court support, German press reports say she received payments and orders for tobacco from army officers across the country, expanding her shop into a wholesale role.
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Sgavlal Gable
Werrington
Berlin
Germany
Jis Frau Ewers
Zabern
Army of People
Alene
Lorraine
Col von Reiter
Fran Ewers
Plan Safer Life Belts Board Considers Auto Turn Lifejackets
London Board of Trade weighs approving lifejackets that automatically turn wearers onto their backs and press the head above water. Following the Empress of Ireland disaster reports say floating heads were seen in the water, suggesting drowning often results from fainting.
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London Board of Trade
Speel
Cakje
Washlogian Post
London
Empress of Ireland
Bolta
Board of Trade
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Hocking
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Pesqueira
Pieroce
Galt & Bro. Jewellers
Pennsylvania Ave
Gonzalés
Matamoras
Monterey
Japt Hopkins
Tint
le Tryle
C. T. Graham
Aero Cub of America
Rodman Wanamaker
Point Breeze Philadelhia
America
ITI
St Louis
Dion
Arms
Syustel
Wer
Qhote
Wight
Dreadnoughis
Kaiser’s Canal
Panama
Germer
Uist
D J da
Emmons, Smith
O. J. DeMoll & Co
Bramway
Victor Victrolas
Aviation
Ideal Mint
Xander
OHIO
Public Library
Baron
Biasping
Lubrcln
Frau Ewers
Alsace- Loraine
I. Haas & Co
Merchant Tailors
Pa. Ave
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