Kerr Out of Tune Vera Cruz Governor Critic Says
Chicago April 20 The Chicago Vera Cruz selection of Robert Kerr civil governor drawn surprise as Kerr had opposed the administration Mexico policy. Kerr’s March 7 City Club speech attacked United States support of Huerta’s opponents and criticized Standard Oil ties. Secretary to the President said Kerr’s politics not decisive and Admiral Fletcher chose him without administration input. stance would have stood if another chosen.
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Mail Service Follows Flag To Vera Cruz
Unclear text reports United States mail service actions tied to Vera Cruz and Galveston. Postmaster General notification lists Robinson at New Orleans and Rear Admiral Hedger directing freighter vessels to transport mail. Mentions establishing telegraph or wave charge and stamps usage amid military campaigns.
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British Force Huerta to Give In Frees but Won’t Guard Americans
In Vera Cruz April 30 Commander Tweedie of the British cruiser Essex secured promises from President Huerta and ministers to release all American prisoners and let those wishing to depart go via Puerto Mexico. The trains, however, would not be provided with escorts. A refugee train later carried about 100 Americans from Soledad toward Vera Cruz, praised Tweedie for his firm stand that saved them from likely death or prolonged suffering.
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Americans warned not to go back into Mexico
Renewed warnings were sent to consular agents along the Arizona border that Americans should stay out of Mexico despite reports that the Secretary of State might have agreed Americans could safely return to Sonora and Sinaloa. Consul Frederick Simpich in Nogales said he had received no State Department advices. Rebel chiefs want Americans back to revive crippled industries, but lawlessness may prevent control.
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Telegraph Telegram Debates Tampico Rescue Fallout
Senate telegraphs reveal harsh criticism of the State Department over Tampico refugees and naval aid. Senator Fall withdraws a disputed telegram after Stone condemns it as contemptible, while McCumber cites a report on outrages and property losses.
War witness seeks brigadier general rank for Mexican aid
Maj George A Armes retired LL B testified before the House military affairs committee urging a favorable report to promote him to brigadier general on active duty. He said he wished to lead a brigade of U S troops against the Mexicans and that his 1901 retirement was due to spite work in the War Department driven by jealousy over Indian expeditions in Colorado.
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Miners Sentenced for Court Contempt at Colliers
Four Jene Colliers miners sentenced by Judge A G Dayton at Philipp for contempt of the US court during the WV and Pittsburgh Coal strike, moved to New Cumberland jail and other counties to serve terms. Reports say many strikers have left Colliers, though some families remain in the village.
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Carranza Accepts Good Offices For Mexican Settlement
Gen. Carranza, as supreme chief of the revolution, accepts in principle the offer of good offices from Brazil Argentina and Chile to pacify Mexico and settle differences with the United States. The note records the diplomats urging acceptance and Carranza’s formal reply thanking them and reserving details.
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Refugees aboard Ward liner press Mexico City protest
New Orleans reports say 393 refugees aboard the Ward liner Mexico at quarantine plan resolutions protesting mediation of U S and Huerta. Refugees from Mexico City tell of mistreatment on the Veracruz journey. A contingent from Breereso recounts the Progreso consulate incident and flag hoisting.
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Warfare in Mexico Claims by German Foreign Minister
Berlin reports state of war in Mexico debated in the reichstag. Ernst Bassermann cites German trade losses from the Veracruz bound Ypiranga, contrasting with arms imports to rebels. Von Jagow says law of nations yields doubt. US says no war, while Germany acknowledges de facto warfare and supported South American republics.
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Villa Seeks $75000 Payment If Huerta Dies
San Antonio rumors say Francisco Villa will receive 75000 in gold the day Victoriano Huerta is killed. A San Antonio businessman, Villa's friend, stated he knows the claim is true though he would not reveal his name. The source notes Villa holds a hostage and a long feud with Huerta, with potential expanded conflict involving U S forces.
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Texas
Victoriano Huerta
Francisco J. Madero
Francisco Villa
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Huerta
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A Big Family Killed on Target Range at Fort Oglethorpe
Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Md April 30 Guy Sease first sergeant of a troop in the seventh cavalry United States army was killed in the target range at Fort Oglethorpe Ga where the troop awaited orders to proceed to Mexico according to a telegram received today by his father J D Sease of Roseville Sease accidentally shot himself during target practice He had just begun his third enlistment Ten parents uneven brothers and two sisters survive.
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Nantucket Sold for Eighty Five Thousand Dollars
Norfolk Va April 3 The Merchants and Miners steamer Nantucket sold by the United States marshal at New Port News without repairs after collision with the Old Dominion Miner Monkey sunk at sea January 6 brought only 985.00 The vessel purchased by President Whitney of the Merchants and Miners All damages from sinking of the Monroe and loss of fee thereon must come out of the 95 000 The Nantucket was billed for about a million.
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Nantucket
London Divorce Report Settled Amid Cross Examination
George Smith, a Wilmington, North Carolina merchant, obtained a divorce from his wife Mrs Rate Bridget Smith in London. The case featured cross examination where Mrs Smith contested the plea and acknowledged misconduct on the stand.
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