Offficers Captured Promptly Executed Arm Plot Revealed
Report from Nogales Sonora details arrests in a plot to steal ammunition from Fifth Cavalry on border patrol. Mexican and American officials describe strong evidence against A C Villasenor town prefect and others. two US soldiers held as informants released on bail.
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Mexican Ambassador Appointed In New York
Alfonso Jimines, newly named Mexican general, met the consul after a telegram from Francisco de ly Parra, secretary of state. President Huerta’s stance on U S recognition stirs public opinion. officials deny claims of U S protection concerns and stress reciprocity in foreign relations as general conditions improve.
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Mexican leadership moves through San Antonio talks
Dr Francisco Vasquez Gonez and Emilio Vasquez themes head Gomes faction and may unite with rebel troops in the north. Gonez, en route to Piedras Negras, says Huerta may stay until elections though treasury strain could force retirement. He notes U S nonrecognition blocks funding.
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Expected Rebel Attack on Matamoras Misses Target
Brownsville Texas May 12 The anticipated rebel assault on Matamoras Mexico just across the border did not take place today. Major Ramos federal commander in charge of the small garrison believes the rebels...
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Denison to Confer With Board of Appraisers
Assistant Attorney General Denison will travel to New York to confer with the board of United States general appraisers about proposing to Congress that the secretary of the treasury proclaim the dutiable value of merchandise. He favors the proclamation method to equalize assessors, reduce litigation, and curb undervaluations.
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Seven arbitration treaties expire this year renewals sought
Washington May 12 Special arbitration treaties between the United States and seven other nations expire by limitat ion this year and will be renewed if the foreign governments agree Secretary Bryan announced in connection with renewing the British American treaty which ends June 4 The countries listed Spain Great Britain Norway Sweden Japan Portugal and Switzerland have pending expirations with dates in June through December The Franco American treaty already renewed for five years The US Mexican treaty expires in June renewal depends on bilateral relations and is unlikely if the Mexican government is not recognized by then
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Mexico
Porto Rico Delegation Arrives to Fight Free Sugar Plan
A Porto Rican legislative delegation arrived in Washington to oppose the Underwood bill claiming that free sugar within three years would paralyze the island's sugar industry and harm its economy.
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Roosevelt Attacks Political Bosses in Senate Fight
Colonel cannot attend New York County Progressive Committee meeting but sends a strong letter. Open hearing by Senate Finance Committee will be fought out in today's session.
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Romance of Steel Reveals Trust President’s Foreign Growth
Witness recounts the growth of the steel business under the trust president. He details expansion into foreign fields and stresses that constant vigilance has been essential to success and stability.
Compliments Sulzer's Proposed Primary Denounced
A New York dinner by county committees of the national progressive party features letters from Theodore Roosevelt and George W Kirchway urging support for a direct primary bill. Roosevelt endorses Sulzer's measure, calling it a genuine gain and condemning the Murphy and Barnes machines for blocking real populist reform.
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Rehearing refused in Mine Hill corporate tax case
The Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the Mine Hill corporation tax case where a company that leases property and invests funds was not doing business for tax purposes. Attorney General McReynolds urged the rehearing citing potential conflict with prior rulings and possible inequality in tax law.
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Texan Supreme Court Advances Murder Appeal For Martinez
The Texas Supreme Court, at the request of Attorney General Looney, advanced for hearing October 14 Leon Cardenas Martinez's appeal from a death sentence for the Emma Brown murder in Reyes County. Martinez claims his confession was coerced while mobbed, denying him treaty rights to a fair trial.
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Williams of Mississippi backs Sherman act probe of wage cuts
Senator Williams of Mississippi urged prosecutions under the Sherman anti trust law against manufacturers who lower wages due to tariff cuts. He cited prior use against laborers in price rises and argued the act should target those who conspire to reduce wages.
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Farrell Testimony Upsets Coreys Claim in Steel Case
James A. Farrell, president of United States Steel, testified the company built a global export network to grow foreign trade not by price pools or tacit deals, but through integrated foreign offices, direct ship orders, and diversified products, while denying pools or price undercutting and disputing predecessor William E. Coreys assertions of collusion.
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Joeta Secures Rail Contract and Bridge Project
Joeta states the firm has secured the contract to supply rails for Australia’s trans continental railway and the construction of the “greatest bridge in the world” at Sydney. He notes multilingual correspondence from their office and the aim to promote business internationally with American manufacturers. Mr. Farrell to resume testimony tomorrow.
Railroads Fail to Annul Carmack Law
The Supreme Court refused to invalidate the Carmack amendment limiting the initial carrier liability for damages to shipments on connecting lines. The Norfolk and Western case was linked to prior rulings. In Washington, President Wilson contributed 700 dollars toward an emergency hospital fund and expressed regret over not adding more by check.
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Currency reform bill eyed by banking and currency committee
Washington May 12 bankers and currency experts to advise on a concrete measure as the banking and currency committee acts ahead of a currency reform bill. Chairman Owen and other Democratic senators plan to tackle consideration next week after a sub committee studies thirty questions from Senator Hitchcock.
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Lock-out Seen Narrowly Affecting Workers in Cincinnati
Cincinnati May 11. The lock-out declared today by the Building Construction Employers' association affected fewer than 100 men. The Building Trades Council and Union organizations declined to call a general strike.
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Underwood to Pick House Committees for New Congress
Washington May 12 The 291 Democratic members asked for committee seats as Majority Leader Underwood handles the task of forming a slate for 58 standing committees two more than before The good roads and public health and quarantine panels are new additions and Underwood’s new policy may force some Democrats to give up chairmanships to stay on higher ranking committees
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Sulzer signs three stock exchange reform bills
Albany May 12 three stock exchange reform bills were signed by Governor Sulzer. The first makes it a felony to make false statements or advertisements about securities or a corporation's financial standing. The second makes it a felony to report or publish fictitious security transactions. The third prohibits the New York Stock Exchange from discriminating against members of other exchanges.
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Carnegie Urges More Embassies Less War Ships
Secretary Bryan and Andrew Carnegie urge peace in Washington at a Carnegie endowment banquet for British delegates. They promote building embassies abroad, and monuments on the Canadian border to honor a century of peace. Plan includes joint foundation stones, university chairs, and scholarships with a five minute ceasefire during ceremonies.
French Peace Congress Praises Bryan and Wilson
The Paris based national peace congress passed a resolution expressing admiration for President Bryan andSecretary Wilson for their roles in shaping peace efforts. The statement lauds their leadership and the congress as a whole signals support for their initiatives.
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