The Sulphur Springs Gazette. (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 1914 Page: 1 of 12
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AND FRIDAYS
—52 No. 26
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, FRIDAY
$1.06 a Year
be called for unless was is declared.
A dispatch from United States con-
sul Canada at Vera Cruz states that
at 2 p. m. the city was entirely quiet.
Carranza Says U. S. Erred.
„ Chihuahua, Mex.. Apr. 22.—General
Venustiano - Carranza, recognized
head of the rebel forces, Bald today
that the United States had erred in
the seizure of Vera Cruz.
He sfys that the act is ah act of
hostility to all Mexicans and not to>
Huerta. < - j
Carranza replies to' a letter from
Secretary Bryan, asking that the
United States stop hostile act to-
ward Mexico.
“The Invasion of our territory is a
violation of our rights ancl constitutes
oun^xpense,” he says, “and Will 0rag
no Infrv an __4* « '
Tampico, Mex., April 20.—)Via Gal-
veston, April 22.)—Grave fears are
felt here for the safety of hundreds
of Americans including many women
and children in the oil camps at Top-
ila and other river pcflnts and interior
camps. ^ v....
All thq^e Americans are said to be
unarmed and defenseless against at-
tacks of either federate or insurgents.
Many oil companies are directing
their employes to return to Tampico.
roams
. * III The Men’s Store
, . • 4 ' J \
en’s 50c Solid Silk
Neckwear at 25c
Men’s 50c Athletic Un
derwear at 25c.
■v. ' l* ■ ,f
^ Balbriggan op Nainsook.
Shirts long or short sleeves
Drawers knee length or full length
All double gusset.
us into an Uniquivocal was in order
to upho|d our dignity, but -which until
Occupation of Vera Cruz Complete.
Vera Cruz, April 22.—Vera Cruz, af-
ter a day and a night of resistence
to the American forces, gradually
ceased its opposition today. Urged by
Rear Admiral Fletcher the city began
returning to itk normal civil govern-
ment under its local officials:
The gradual cessation of hostilities
was brought about through notes
sent by Consul W. W. Canada' to the.
mayor, the jefo politico, or chief fed-
eral civilian official, the chief of po-
lice, and other officials, calling upon
them for their co-operation.
Mexican Sharpshooters in Hotel.'
The chief point from which the Mex-
icans fired was In the central part
of the city. From the DilQgehcia
Hotel the. sharpshooters directed a
most troublesome fire.
Housetop fighting, which has'been
more or less continuous since the op-'
erations, began sharply this morning
*» shop as it became light enough to
Fine grade tub silk, soft
French cuffs, all sizes,
newest patterns.
Men’s150c Silk Hose
at 25c.
% V; , ;:- . Vi
Black, tan or any other color.
Double toes andiheels.
vvaihington, Apr. 22.—'! am sorry,
terribly sorry,” were President Wil-
son’s first words, when news of loss
of life in taking Vera Cruz first reach-
Today the president wqs
ted. Ae he walked slowly to
. through the White House,
Was bowed and his face a
Seep feeling.
Thy president had hoped that the
seizutc of Vera Cruz might have been
accomplished without loss of life and
American bloodshed. He had deter-
mine^, however, that there «BaU be
no backward step.
dishe:
Men’s Spring Suits
Sold elsewhere at $15 to $18
He is trying to
I averts war. and prevent further blood-
shed, fut be. realizes that the Jgner-
I lean people Want to see the dignity
of the flag, upheld^ For the present,
the United States; will content Itself
uith holding the .customs house at
Vera Cruz, collecting duties and pre-
venting shipments of arms from
aiiit r
Captain William Rush, cominander
of the battleship Florida, had received
orders not to affect any advance, but
to hold the positions he had takes
I ailqtfhg and W ear Resisting Op
ties, we urge your inspection of tn
suits.
few shells from their t!
fled cannon and shortly ai
this morning these were
another series of shells.
', Captain Rush had under his orders
or conservative models, any
ted,-casblmeres or cheviot,
ed, sizes 34 to 48. Also
^ all and im our
V# lines of Cloth,
ing boforo you do*
cide on your spring
*uit. Thoy aro de-
signed and made
by the best tailors
in Amorica.
Washington, D. C., Apr. 23.—
(Thursday, 2:30 a. m.)—Carr an-
sa’s opposition to the United
I States’ invasion of Vera Cruz has
brought the government face to
face with a possible hostility of
Mexican forces on the southern
border. ‘ «...
The situation is admittedly
more grave then it weal
Wilson was awakened at 1:30
this morning for a conference
held over the telephone with Sec-
retary Bryan.
It is reported that a large ship-
ment of arma is nearing the'her-
ds?. for the Constitutionalists and
that army officers desire an em-
bargo before morning. y _
General Witherspoon refuses to
dlecuas the embargo question and
•aye that no orders for a move-
ment or reports have been issued.
Car&nza’s Statement Creates Stir
Washington, D. C., Apr. 2£\—Car-
” beet lines of popu-
lar priced clothing that’s
made.
We make a specialty
of the
After handling all other
ready-to-wear Clothing.
We have decided
i a continuous session of leg-
from January on through the
to meet demands of people,
i compulsory education.
[ completely separate univer-
A.4M.
I board of directors and gen-
Mhar plcn tor managment of
makers of the “Clothes
Beautiful” line—has the
world beat, for best fit-
ting garments. The col-
lar and front lapel are
absolutely perfect fitting
and guaranteed to re-
tain the shape. The
prices of this line range
from
reposes law reform smmriuim,
Ivors abolition of free system as
arger counties.
tys must be no departure from
ciple or present code of corpora-
laws. Opposes rspeai of Robert-
insurance law, but would let ex-
and you can always find
just what you want at
our store.
Carry extra sizes in
Clothing, Shirts, Shoes
and Furnishings.
Prim to Slit Cwtpas
parts of the state. ■ Among those are
William Painter, M. M. Brooks. A. W
B. Mayfield, State Treasurer J. M. Bd-
wards, T. N. Jones, Rev. J. T. Smith,
of Tyler. State Controller W. P. Line.
A. W. Walker, S. P. Brooks and T. F.
Turner of Amarillo, M. H. Wolfe and
Dr. M. X. Carrick of Dallas
Most of those above named
from Dallas thois morning via the
Katx train with Mr. and Mrs. Ball.
The main party from Dallas came on
a special train over the Texas it Pa-
cific and the Midland.
Dr. C. L. Gregory presided over the
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Fanning, R. W. The Sulphur Springs Gazette. (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 1914, newspaper, April 24, 1914; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth815870/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.