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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

4

Treason Charge Against Junta Ties Berto Man Urges Law

Representative Madden charges American citizens and foreigners in the United States with aiding Mexican factions. He calls for a law to punish treason by those who form juntas and establish headquarters to advocate war or trouble. He cites New York and other cities as centers and demands action to prevent national harm.

Idinois House U. S Law Ford Martin B Madden Hliness Mexico Washington Chicago America Ind New York United States Hope Junta Amcan

Another Rebellion Threatened by Gen Velasco in Mexico

Vera Cruz May. Refugees report Gen Jose Refugio Velasco plotting another revolt after being driven from Torreon by Francisco Villa. Discontent centers on federal neglect of his defense needs and ammo requests. Officers allegedly join in plots against Huerta's military leadership.

Vera Crux Mexico Jose Refugio Velasco Torreon Francisco Villa Velasco Mexico City Torrean War Department Huerta

Mediation Tension in Mealian Crisis Tightens

London May 6 President Huerta tells Daily Mail he has no plan to resign. The Times editorial warns the Mealian crisis could snap peace if mediation stalls and Huerta insists on eliminating General Huerta.

London Huerta Mealoo Daily Mall Times Mealian Lta Gen

Bishop of Chalapa Crucified by Zapata

Refugees arriving on the City of Sydney recount a brutal act by Gen Zapata’s forces in Chalapa. The Catholic bishop reportedly refused to surrender church funds, was nailed to a cross, and left to die, illustrating the violence of the west coast conflict.

San Francisco Mexico Sydney Chalapa Zapata

Fifteen Big Guns Landed at Vera Cruz Defenses

Vera Cruz May 6 Fifteen big guns were landed from the fleet today to strengthen defenses around the Tejar waterworks and the advanced positions around the city. The hospital ship Solace sailed for New York tonight carrying 101 sick and wounded Americans. No formalities were observed as she passed through the first headed for the north on her lone trip.

Vera Cruz Tejar Solace New York

Ozark Steamers Out From Hampton Roads

Norfolk reports the monitor Ozark carrying about 70 enlisted men sails for the south early today. Destination is Key West then Tampico likely to support landing forces as Navy decides where to operate against shallow streams near Tampico.

Norfolk Hampton Roads Key West Tampico Ozark Navy Department

Noel enters race to succeed Slemp in Ninth District

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia May. Former State Senator John C Noel Republican of Lee County announces his decision to run for Congress in the Ninth district. Slemp will not seek renomination.

Washington Post Richmond John C Noel Lee County Slemp Mir, Doelk

Mediation Note Says Carranza Must Consider Full Crisis

Text of envoys note to Gen Carranza withdraws invitation for constitutionalist rep to Washington. Envoys renew telegram and urge that internal Mexican strife and external US-Mexico issues be treated in negotiations. They warn they would withdraw the invitation if not deemed necessary for successful mediation.

Beunt Carranza Washington Gen. Huerta Huerta Mexico United States

Two U S Wounded Die as Solace Heads North

Two sailors from the Utah died from wounds received at Vera Cruz as the hospital ship Solace carries remaining wounded northward. Henry Pulliam of Pulaski Virginia and Clarence Hirshberger of New York City died of chest and spinal wounds and leg amputation respectively.

Navy Mexican Port Henry Pulliam Virginia Clarence Hirshberger New York Vera Cruz Clarence R. Hirshberger Utah Hirshberger Waverly N.X Pulliam Pulaski

Annex North Mexico, Watterson Urges Action

Special to The Washington Fest recalls Henry Watterson urging decisive U S action to annex Sonora, Lower California, and northern Mexico. He criticizes Huerta and the Tampico affair, arguing a patch without territory fails and warns of inevitable expansion to secure neighborhood stability.

Washington Louisville Panama Henry Watterson Courier-Journal United States Huerta Rnal Sonora California Mexico

Wounded Gisburne Writes Family Not to Worry

Edward A. Gisburne Washington High School pupil, wounded at Vera Cruz, sends letters to Dr. Julia M. Green and his naval clerk grandfather recounting his landing duties on the Florida and the amputation after a soft-nosed bullet. He urges his family not to worry amid his grave injury.

Gisburne Vera Cruz Julia M. Green Navy Department Edward A. Gisburne Washington Florida Gisburner Green

Mexican cigarette king seeks refuge under American flag

Vera Cruz May 5 Ernesto Pugitet Mexico's cigarette king arrived from Mexico City to seek asylum. He plans to move to France after this stop. He dominates nearly nine tenths of Mexico's cigarette production and owns model tenements with high rents for Mexicans and Americans. His name is linked to a solid gold dinner service monogrammed and set with diamonds.

Washington Post Vera Cruz Ernesto Pugitet Mexico Mexico City France Pugitet

Mediators choose Niagara Falls Ontario for talks

The mediation panel selected Niagara Falls Ontario as a neutral yet close-to-US venue for peace talks. War Department plans shown for possible Vera Cruz actions. Congress debates Villa aid rumors as routine cabinet discussions cover mediation status and American delegates. Dr Ryan remains prisoner as refugee movements continue.

War Department State Department Niagara Falls Ontario United States Washington Canada Vera Cruz

President to Speak at Vera Cruz Memorial Exercises in Brooklyn

President will voice national tribute to marines and bluejackets who died in Vera Cruz. Secretary Daniels Garrison and Admiral Dewey to attend ceremonies at Brooklyn Navy Yard next Monday. Mayflower will escort Montana from Hampton Roads to New York harbor, with Wyoming and Tennessee meeting them in lower harbor. Bodies to be landed at Brooklyn and sent to home towns. Boston to receive New England dead. Mayor Mitchel seeks city funds for police bands and civic escorts for reception of the naval dead.

Daniels Garrison Dewey Brooklyn Navy Yard Secretary of Navy Montana Hampton New York Vera Cruz Washington Daniele Hampton Roads New York Harbor Wyoming Tennessee Michel New England Boston Mitchel Board of Aldermen

Mexicans Flee in Terror as U S Warship Arrives

The U S cruiser Denver docked at Salina Cruz on April 21 triggering fear among locals who believed shelling would follow. The Annapolis carried sixteen refugees including women and children and reported anti American demonstrations but none were serious. An escort of federal soldiers guarded the ship and the British consul was said to be handling American interests after the American consul departed.

U & & South Dakota San Diego Cal Salina Crag United States Denver Annapolis South Dakota Sald Salinaruz

O Saughnessys baggage stolen by Mexicans

New Orleans May 6 Mexicans did not spare Nelson O'Shaughnessy former American charge of Mexico City in preying on American property after Vera Cruz fall Practically all of the baggage of Mr and Mrs O Shaughnessy was stolen from the special train Huerta provided for the charge and party to transport them to Vera Cruz after he had his passport handed The former charge arrived today on the gunboat Yankton and early in the day he and Mrs O Shaughnessy began a shopping tour to replenish their wardrobe The party left tonight for Washington

New Orleans Nelson O'Shaughnessy Mexico City Vera Cruz O'Shaughnessy Huerta Bla Vera Crus Yankton Yankton, and Early In the Day He and Mrs. O'Shraughnessy Washington Otto Muller Simpich State Department Clara Beckmeyer Badger Veras Cruz Puerto Mexico Consul Canada Reale del Monte Company Pachuca Vera Graz Morris Andre M. Wibeckworth John Bostrom George Bridger J P. Broiderick Fred Brown D Scalland XN Hanson R. P. Jennings M. P Kayser Leslie Kerry Henry Kutler al Lynch Montagne M. A. Pearson J. J. Smith W. B. Washington Joseph Wilson Mildred Wright R. W. Young Kenneth Walker

Mexican mediation steps amid US Mexico clash reported

Mexican Foreign Minister Rhiz yesterday notified the Spanish embassy of Huerta delegates to meet with mediating envoys, accompanied by secretary Rafael Viguero. Colombian senate deplores US Mexico conflict and backs mediation for a peaceful settlement. Reports of murders denied by constitutionalist officials. consular updates on refugees and company employees arriving at Vera Cruz and Veracruz.

Rhiz Huerta Rhphael Viguero Senate United States Mexico

How the Contestants Stand Up to Noon May 1

Contestants listed with names and addresses across Washington area, showing Reverend and other officials among participants. Totals next to several names indicate votes or tallies, including Rev. J H Blake, Rev James Garfield, Rev Benjamin Gaw, and Rev Hinson Howlett, among many others, with addresses spanning NW SE and surrounding suburbs.

Yates Abbott H. B Angus 24Th St W W Barnes E. Beauchamp Andrew R. Bird St Nw J. H. W Blake Walter H Brooke John Briggs Mathew W Clair James W Clark George M Cummings J EB A Doermann Westminster St P W Drew Corcoran St Edward Dunlap Garfield Ave Merritt Earl Congress Heights Cos Esceeeeseees Canal St J.T Ensor Girard Charles H. Fultz Adams St Nw KL. Fultz Edward C. Gallaher 10Th St Sae Hinson Howlett 4Th St S Css John T- Huddle 11Th St

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