Mexico Policy Sparks Anger as Benton Killing Probes Rise
Washington February 22 congressional debate intensifies over Mexico policy after the Benton execution by Mexican rebels. Foreign relations seeks to advance arbitration pacts with Britain, Ireland, and others while Congress considers restraining border states' opposition and naming a successor to Senator Bacon. Leaders push to keep the lid on Mexico but fear backlash from killings and evolving treaty actions.
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Marines to reinforce border patrols near Vera Cruz
Unsettled border conditions prompt Washington to request more U S Marines. The illustration shows a federal soldier shot near Juarez as marines are ordered south to reinforce ships at Vera Cruz, pushing total U S Marines in the fleet toward two thousand five hundred.
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Division of Mexico Proposed by Rebels
Rumors from Chihuahua say northern Mexico could form a separate republic including Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas with possible Sinaloa. Carranza and Villa deny involvement, while Torreon garrison strength and rebel dispositions are cited as factors shaping the plan amid ongoing fighting and strategic withdrawals.
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Wilson Denounced by Huerta Editors In Mexico City
Mexico City February 22 editors in Impartial and El Pais condemn U S policy of supporting Villa after the Benton shooting. They urge withdrawal of unconditional aid to Villa’s followers and praise Victoriano Huerta as law and order. Traffic disruptions and military moves surround Torreon and Victoria campaigns as forces converge.
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Congress Advances Interstate Trade Bill Draft
The House and Senate plan to push key bills this week with the interstate trade commission bill near completion. Urgent deficiency and army appropriations dominate activity while the Senate starts post office deliberations over parcel post control without congressional authority. The naval appropriation bill faces final action as battleship expansion gains committee support.
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Great Britain Looks to the United States for Protection in Mexico
London papers urge caution and urge suspend judgment pending U S inquiry into Villa and Washington policy. They debate Britain’s complaint grounds and potential protections for British subjects in Mexico amid pressure over arms embargo, Villa's actions, and U S responses.
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German Marines for Mexico City arrive to protect legation
Benton's quarrelsome record in Chihuahua and alleged mistreatment of peons are noted as a squad of German bluejackets lands in Mexico City to guard the German legation. State Department seeks to protect Gustave Bauch who was reportedly executed in Chihuahua, with Consul Letcher instructed to ensure his safety. Officials say no witnesses to Benton’s altercation have disappeared.
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Bauch Not Executed Taken To Chihuahua
Secretary Bryan announced after a report from Consul Edwards in Juarez that Gustave Bauch a German American rumored to have been executed by General Villa is alive and has been moved to Chihuahua. Consul Letcher has been instructed to intercede for Bauch.
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Huerta sends troops to attack Matamoros
Two hundred federal soldiers left Nuevo Laredo toward Matamoros to reinforce General Guardiola’s column. Rumors of an attack circulated as the border bridge opened for Washington’s Birthday celebrations. No constitutionalists reported approaching. Hermosillo marks anniversary of Madero and Suarez killings with mourning and services honoring Victoriano Huerta.
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Hobson's automobile kills boy in Riverview incident
In Lanett Alabama on February 22 a car tour by Congressman Hobson in Chambers county led to the death of eight year old James Napp's son at Riverview. A chauffeur named Lindsey was driving the car while Hobson was not present. the child ran to the stopped vehicle, jumped up, and was struck when the car moved, the impact throwing him under the wheels.
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Penny passenger hits an open switch in Sharon
A westbound Pennsylvania railroad passenger train No H16 derailed after hitting an open switch at Transfer, ten miles from Sharon, injuring four passengers and two trainsmen. All victims were later released to go home. Officials denied a report the train overturned and traffic was halted for hours.
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Monroes Doctrine contentious over security in Mexico
The Morning Port accuses Wilson of failing to restore order while British subjects face danger in Mexico. It argues Americans may be compelled to act if the United States cannot protect foreigners. The Daily Express echoes this view, calling the Monroe Doctrine grotesque if it prevents other nations from protecting their own subjects.
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Missing Americans Sought in Mexico Amid Rebels Turmoil
In Juarez and Chihuahua officials pursue missing Americans including Harry Compton of Oakland and Roger Laurence. Diplomatic efforts include Consul Edwards and Consul Letcher reporting Villa denies knowledge of Compton. The case prompts appeals to President Wilson and discussions of a potential northern Mexico republic amid ongoing unrest.
Morals Discussed by Campbell Morgan at Nashville Conference
Nashville February 22 Dr Campbell Morgan of London opened the International Bible conference in Nashville with an address on the Bible drawing about four thousand listeners. He said the Bible is the basis of morality and warned that denying relation to God erodes life, marriage, family, and the value of the home.
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Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Kidney Remedy Ad
An old patent medicine pitch claims swollen ankles eyelids back pains and other kidney and bladder symptoms stem from sluggish kidneys. It advertises a 14 6% bottle to be taken after meals with water, promising rapid relief and renewed vigor as impurities drain from kidneys and blood improves.
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