Mediators Back Villa and Carranza Reject Rebel Advi
Envoys resist First Chiefs insistence that Tampico affair alone be considered. Funston warns war secretary of a second demand for surrender of waterworks at Vera Cruz. A. B. Co. describes the dictator’s position as peculiar and names two advisers. State Dept undecided on American representative. no new army orders issued.
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Vera Cruz
Garrigan
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Texas City
Galvestin
Huerta
Mexico City
Blanquet
Foreign Ministry
War Department
Zapata Plans May Attack On Mexico City
A May 1 proclamation signed by Zapata published May 4 in Vera Cruz announces southern rebels will attack Mexico City on May 5. It condemns Gen Huerta and Gen Blanquet to death. Mediators withdraw Carranza invitation after his armistice rejection, signaling limited talks amid tensions.
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Zapata
Mexico City
Huerta
Aureliano Blanquet
Carranza
Saltite
United States
Mexican Mediation Progress Amid Tampico Crisis
Vera Cruz reports say Mexican commander Maas allegedly blew San Francisco bridge while Federals mined rail lines. American envoys to Jalapa and Tehuantepec danger zones. mediation moves forward with Huerta delegates Rabasa and Garza, while Funston seeks instructions on possible steps. Secretary Bryan backs mediation as envoys push toward settlement.
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Mayo
Panchuco River
Gustavo Maas
San Francisco
Stott
Maxine City
Funston
Carranza
Huerta
Casasus
Tampico
Veras Cruz
Rabasa
Mexico
Gen. Huerta
Felix Diaz
Madero
Congress to Rush Work on Bills Advocated by Wilson
Congress may adjourn in May or July as leaders push to finish pending bills advocated by President Wilson. House and Senate schedules remain unsettled, with priority measures including economic reform and military funding expected to pass before late session recess.
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Congress
Wilson
Senate and House Plan to Adjourn by July First
Congress faces a clash over adjournment with Underwood pressing a summer finish while the White House pushes a four-bill program including Clayton antitrust and Covington trade measures. Senate tolls repeal, antitrust debate, and possible fall return loom as Mexican developments could delay end of session. Eleanor Wilson McAdoo wedding watched with high White House attendance and preparations.
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Senate
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Interstate Commerce c
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the Treasury
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Frank- UN, Pa
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New York
Alice Wilson
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Francia Huger McAdoo
Nona McAdoo
Massachusetts Avenue
Sallie McAdoo
Nancy Lane
William G. McAdoo, Jr
Princeton
Robert McA
Mra. Redfield
Labor
Mra
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Gary T. Grayson
W. W. Harts
Needham Jones
P. A
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Knapp
Maitland Marshall
Misa Ruth Hall
Sylvester Beach
Washington
Margaret Wilson
Marine Band
Fynite
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
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Mias Cleanor Wilson
Bank Board Filled Five Men to Manage the Reserve
President selects five candidates to run the Federal Reserve Board with Olney as a possible governor. Warburg Wheeler Harding and Miller named among associates, with representations from East South Middle West and Pacific states. Names expected to pass Senate within a day or two. Harding or Warburg possible head if Olney declines.
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Middle’West
Pacific States
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Senate
Harding
Warburg
Olney
Secretary of the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Federal Reserve Board
Richard Olney
Boston
Mass
Cleveland
Paul Morriz Warburg
New York
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Harry 4. Wheeler
Chicago
Union Trust Company of Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
W. P.G. Harding
Birmingham
Ala
First National Bank of
Adolph Caspar Miller
San Francisco
Lane
Interior Department
Leland Stanford University
Whites House
New England
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Acting Consul Threatened Daily With Execution in Mexico
Vera Cruz May 4 News reports John R. Silliman acting American consul at San Luis Potosi has been a prisoner for eleven days under Gen Joaquin Maas federal command and is nightly threatened with execution. Two American correspondents, invited by Huerta, brought the information and witnessed federal operations before being released after San Pedro defeat.
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San Pedro
San Luis Potos
Rebellion Threat Larger as Velasco Plans Fresh Move
Reports from the federal capital say Velasco, recently expelled from Torreon by Villa, remains grievously discontented with Mexican leadership. Observers warn another Velasco-led uprising could arise, citing alleged plotting among officers and blame on the war department for Torreon losses and ammunition delays.
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Vélasco
Horrean
Francisco Villa
Velasco
Mexico City
Torréon
Alm
Torreon
Hiya
War Department
Amy Offic
Huerta
Federal Reserve Board picks from Wilson era named
President Wilson selects Olney Warburg Wheeler Harding and Miller for the Federal Reserve Board with McAdoo and Williams ex-officio. Nominations go to Senate. acceptance unclear. Board to oversee twelve regional banks and set currency policy as reform moves forward.
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Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
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Hoatox
Minas
Wovernor
Paul ‘Mortis
Senate
Messia
Olney
Harding
Supreme Court of the United States
Boston
Great Britain
Harding Or Mr. Warburg
Townsend Stirs Senate in Opening Fight Against Tolls Exemption
Michigan Senator Townsend launches the fight to repeal Panama Canal tolls exemption, assailing repeal advocates and warning the Senate that action could threaten the Monroe Doctrine. He argues the President’s position risks national honor, and calls for reasons for any reversal while defending past policies and warning against surrender. The debate promises weeks of testimony and further speeches from Senator Stone and others.
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England
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Canal
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Foreign Relations Committee
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United States
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Great Britain
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State Department
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