Buying Lower California and Mexican Claims in 1919

From the January 2, 2019, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1919, 100 Years Ago.

"President Wilson is requested to begin negotiations for the purchase from Mexico of the Peninsula of Lower California in a resolution introduced today by Senator Ashurst of Arizona.

"Ashurst also introduced a resolution directing the war department to investigate claims by American citizens growing out of damage to American property by Mexican bandits since December 1, 1912."

Nothing, Obviously, Ever Came of It.  --Cooter