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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
7
President Wilson tells Washington reporters that the United States will not wage war against the Mexican people and that current policy depends on developments with Huerta’s faction in Mexico. The president stresses the distinction between the Mexican populace and the Huerta regime as U.S. actions hinge on future events.
President Wilson tells correspondents that war with Mexico is not the outlook. He wants Congress cooperation for measures short of war to protect U S dignity and interests, with possible seizures of Tampico ports and Mexican rail lines under consideration.
Timeline of U S actions from April 9 to 19 detailing arrests at Tampico, Mexican responses, Wilson administration demands, and naval deployments over the firing of the American flag salute. Key figures include Admiral Mayo Charge O Shaughnessy President Wilson and President Huerta with repeated exchanges on the salute and diplomatic stances.
Colonel O W Cotton of the Fifty third Iowa National Guard reports no request yet for guard service by noon. General A Allen would command the Town guards with four regiments under colonel leadership. A rush of young men seeks enlistment at all company headquarters.
Vera Cruz April 20 Americans arriving from the capital outnumber usual as refugees seek safety. The US consul publicizes Bryan instructions to aid refugees. Esperanza and Mexico steamers may be pressed for transport. hotels report available rooms for those seeking shelter. Congress and the military anticipate large scale intervention if war with Mexico escalates.
U S Atlantic fleet chief of staff Commander Hughes orders all merchant vessels out of Vera Cruz harbor after informing Spanish and British warships the action. The American consul arranges boarding of merchant carriers if needed.
Printer error or carrier issue leads to misplaced paper. Readers are told to expect a replacement copy by telephone and to collect at the Courier building using listed numbers for assistance.
Juarez April 20 The conference between General Carranza and General Villa began at Chihuahua and is viewed as momentous by rebels. Rebels reportedly agree they will not oppose the United States over Tampico unless rebel territory is invaded.
The second army division is being entrained to Galveston with ten thousand men to board transports while the Fifth brigade rushes aboard trains. In Washington Wilson outlines plans to meet a special situation with General Wood as potential commander and clarifies no war with Mexico. Congress schedules a joint session with the Senate for 3 pm and 8 pm. A refugee ship charter and troop transport options are noted as war measures advance.
A baker's wagon on Fourth Street West stood with its rear door open. A sudden move by the horses caused two loaves to fall into the street. the driver picked them up and tossed them back into the wagon without cleaning off the dirt before driving away.
The piece argues the United States is not at war with Mexico but acts as a mediator enforcing international policy. It cites Huerta as a rebel government and hopes constitutional forces gain confidence to avoid full conflict, aiming for a peaceful settlement with minimal bloodshed.
An Englishman in Washington bought a $1,000 London draft for Gen. Huerta at a rural bank as payback for alleged insults by U.S. customs and officials. He cited insults on his daughter and noted the draft was to be as good as wheat, prompting embassy officials to inquire about its destination.
Mrs. Salomea Scheppele a German native and long-time resident of this place died yesterday morning after 9 at her daughter's home 217 Conger street due to old age and debilities. Survived by daughter Mrs. Kaltenbach and son George Scheppele of Dubuque Hermann Scheppele died earlier. Funeral plans set for Thursday at 2:30 at the Reformed Church with burial in Parishville.
Mexican capital reports intense interest as Washington considers the Huerta crisis. Portillo y Rojas defends Huerta’s stance claiming no flag insult and urging calm for future negotiations. Americans plan to stay or depart to Vera Cruz depending on orders, with many seeking safety.
President Wilson addressed Congress in Washington on April 30 at 2 p m calling for authority to employ the armed forces as needed to compel General Huerta and his adherents to recognize the rights and dignity of the United States. The message outlines the Mexican situation and the actions proposed to obtain full recognition.
Official bulletin from Schoenbrunn states Emperor Francis Joseph passed a fairly comfortable night and rose to business, but Vienna courtiers fear catarrh could worsen. Physicians say health not unsatisfactory yet officials warn of possible complications if condition deepens.
In New York three explosions sounded like gunfire outside the Hotel Astor. A passerby girl fainted. bullets were ruled out after Dr. Wright examined her. The uninjured Ruth Jacobs, 20, of East Seventy-ninth Street, said she was frightened when the sounds occurred.
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