Lippitt Defends Neutrality Inquiry on Villa Mexico Policy
Rhode Island Senator Lippitt sought a Senate resolution to question the President's stance on Villa and Mexican policy. The measure failed, as Republicans split between neutrality support and disapproval of Villa praise. Senator Stone defended U S course, noting Lippitt misstates events at Vera Cruz and echoed concern over civilian deaths.
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Vera Cruz
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Vera’ Cruz
Bradley
Kentucky
Debate Over Arms Embargo and Mexican Conflict
Fragmentary account of U.S. Senate debate on arming Mexican forces during the Huerta regime crisis. Senators Clarke, Stone, Lippitt, and others argue about embargo policy, Carranza and Villa actions, and perceptions of the White House handling of the Vera Cruz incident.
Doubts Peril in Yucatan Amid Refugee Concerns
Tear Admiral Pauger copied the Navy Department from Vera Cruz Sunday night that he was satisfied reports of Americans in peril in the Yucatan district were exaggerated. He said the steamer City of Tampico would start from Texas City to Progreso today. He favored refugees waiting for the ship, noting 16 Americans had arrived at Puerto Mexico from Frontera on a British‑commanded tug. others refused to leave. He planned to bring the people to Cruz.
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State Department
Edward Ryan
Dr. Ryan
Canada
Huerta
War Speech Warns Against War, Loyal Legion Meeting
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion District of Columbia warns against war speech and notes the potential life and financial costs of another conflict. Col Gilbert C. Kniffin elected commander. Hepburn of Iowa urged avoiding war with Mexico. other officers named include Dimick Chester McKee Wilson Thompson Helstand Robinson Kell Powell Ferree and Godwin.
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District of Columbia Commandery
Mexico
Hepburn
Towa
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
District of Columbia
Red Room
Willard
Nelson A. Mites
Cat
Gilbert €. Knifflin
Gilbert C. KalMn
U. S. Volunteers
Eugene D. Dimiick
U. S. Army
Colby M. Chester
U. S. Navy
Thomas H. McKee
Dowes L. Wilson
U. S, Navy
Reasurer
Grahame H. Powell
Sheridan Ferree
Gerry Praises Daniels For Two Battleships Plan
Representative Peter U. Gerry of Rhode Island commended Secretary of the Navy Daniels in a Navy League statement for aiding adoption of a two battleship program in the naval appropriation bill. Gerry said Daniels strengthened the case for fleet upbuilding with clear testimony before the Naval Affairs Committee, noting that one battleship a year for two years would not slow rival powers’ naval buildup. He called the plan popular, sound, and patriotic.
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Rhode Island
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Naval Affairs Committee
Navy League
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Secretary of the Navy
Gerry
Committee On Naval Affairs
England
Germany
France
Japan
More Shells for Field Artillery Ordered
Shells to supply the field artillery of the organized militia were ordered manufactured at the Frankford arsenal by Gen. Crozier chief of ordnance. The order was for 170,000 rounds for 3 inch field guns. This will give the 63 batteries of field artillery about one half to full complement.
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New York lawmakers named in Brooklyn tribute resolution
Acting on a suggestion by Representative Fitzgerald yesterday named both house and senate members from New York. The article notes Fitzgerald Maher and Calder as representatives and states the Senate is expected to act on the resolution today.
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PACSIMILES OF CONSTITUTIONALISTS FIAT MONEY
The article describes early 1910s Mexican constitutionalist money, issued to pay troops and buy provisions, likened to Confederate notes. It notes a 1913 decree declaring the script lawful currency, large American print runs, penalties for nonacceptance, and Americans in Carranza territory receiving and souveniring the notes. A Washington arrival includes a translation stating One Dollar and treasury procedures under the 1913 decree.
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Mexico
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Washington
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Artillery 18 Sent to Texas Border Patrol Duty
Five companies of coastal artillery were ordered to border patrol duty at Browns ville Rex by Secretary Garrison on Monday night to replace Texas militiamen on duty there. Garrison had suggested to Gov. Colquitt that State and Federal troops would be hard to operate at the same point. It was understood Colquitt would withdraw State troops upon the coast artillery's arrival.
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Sailor From Vermont Reports Vera Cruz Fight Outlook
A Washington mother receives a letter from Carl A. Hannen third class electrician on the battleship Vermont describing witnessing the Vera Cruz engagement from the Hotel Terminal roof. He notes establishing a house for Admiral Fletcher and Captain Anderson and wiring lines between locations and to the front.
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Vera Cruz
Carl A. Hannen
Vermont
Eighth Street
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Capt. Anderson
SAILORS TO DON KHAKI 5000 UNIFORMS FOR BLUEJACKETS
Vera Cruz May 6 Allied forces prepare for quick ashore service with 5000 khaki uniforms issued. Navy crews to train by land while Red Cross planners outline aid. Seven snipers from moored merchant vessels scheduled for trial by Brig. Gen. Funston. Court of claims hears foreign loss cases amid rumor of attacks that prove unfounded.
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Charles J. Badger
Badger
Bris
Funston
Charles Jenkinson
National American Red Cross
Red Cross
Disarmament Move Faces Striker Resistance in Colorado
In Trinidad Colorado May 6 Maj W A Holbrook for Col James Lockett announces U S troops will begin disarming mine guards. Detachments at Aguilar Hastings Delagua Tabasco Berwind and Forbes prepare for further disarmaments as strikers show initial hostility toward troops. Farmers supplying a fort were warned and denied explanations as authorities press property control.
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United States
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Eleventh Cavalry
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Irebels Push On As Envoys Delay From First Page
The Mexican situation dominates Senate debate as Lippitt probes President’s stance on Villa. Mediation plans for Niagara Falls proceed with Huerta delegates arriving via Montreal. Officials vow to protect oil properties in Tampico while Carranza’s role remains unsettled. Carranza leaders claim large forces advancing toward Mexico City and San Luis Potosi.
War With Mexico Debate Highlighted by Kent
Representative William Kent of California told an Economic Club audience at the Public Library that alarm over war stems from interests profiting in Mexico through intervention. He argued Villa fights between us and Mexican war, warned against ousting him. He dismissed seizing Vera Cruz as a move for peace that could inflame Mexico. Kent posited two paths: aid Mexico toward benevolent despotism or take control for generations, and called the Monroe Doctrine variable as Americas gain broader counsel. Reports from Pan American Union meetings and Mexican conditions followed, noting train departures and consular delays. Vera Cruz faces food shortages as refugees pour in and supply lines strain the port city.
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California
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Troops for Monterey Villa Sends Reinforcements
May 6 dispatches report Gen Pablo Gonzales and a rebel column moving toward Saltillo and Tampico. Villa’s detachment entrained for Monterey to support operations against San Luis Potosi and Saltillo with hopes of cutting federal lines.
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Mazatlan Rebels Rake a Gunboat in Battle Report
Admiral Howard reports from Mazatlan that constitutional forces held Piedras Island with rifles and field guns while federal gunboat Morelos lay in harbor. The steamer San Jose carried 23 refugees from Mazatlan and 44 from Salina Cruz. Obregon said Morelos ran aground and was fired on by federal troops. a capture may be announced soon.
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San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
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Rich Mexicans Flee to U S Troops to Escape Villa and Zapata
Vera Cruz May 6 Hundreds of Mexicans including many rich businessmen flee the capital for safety under the guard of U S troops fearing Huerta’s fall will unleash disorder. They cite Villa and Zapata as threats and recall public boasts of death lists and executions in the planned capital upheaval.
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Villa and Zapata
Vera Cruz
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Emiliano Zapata
Huerta
Villa
Two Americans Reported Killed At Big Mining Camp in Mexico
An unconfirmed report says Messia Williams and Wile, Americans at El Favor Mining near Hostotipaquillo, were killed. Refugees from Mexico City say they were not victims of anti American violence. Provisional Huerta mediation delegates will leave soon for Niagara Falls. Sir Lionel Carden aids Americans. About 2,000 to 2,600 Americans remain in the capital as others depart for Puerto Mexico. No known American deaths in Mexico City as order returns and the American Club reopens.
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Reports of Friction Between Villa And Carranza
Washington debates a potential split among constitutionalist leaders as friction rumored between Villa and Carranza raises U S inquiries. State Department seeks estimates on commander alignments should a serious breach occur while Carranza envoys assure loyalty to the first chief despite ongoing tensions.
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Washington
Department of State
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Tata
Carranza stands firm on mediation plan in Mexico
El Paso May definite announcement from Washington says mediation by South American envoys would proceed without representation from the constitutionalists. But officials in close touch with constitutionalist affairs expect Carranza to remain unmoved and see no embarrassment from this stance as they insist on their position.
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Villa at Torreon Leads Dance At Wedding Ball
Torreon Mex May 5 Gen Villa arrived Monday night and was greeted by constitutionalist troops at the station After a brief inspection Villa attended the wedding of his chief of staff and danced with principal officers The troops health is reported excellent and ready for the campaign aiding Saltillo
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