Taft and Roosevelt Close Friends Say They Communicate Often
Washington reports say President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt have exchanged frequent letters and messages for weeks. Their ties are described as closer than ever with discussions spanning domestic affairs international issues and party politics. Allies foresee a united front to win the 1912 New York delegation and heal party divisions.
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Roosevelt
Messrs
William Lloyd, Jr
Lloyd Griscom
Herbert Parsons
New York
House
Senate
Aldrich
Cannon
Cummins
Bristow
Representative Norris
Roose
Government Reinforcements Move Against Insurgents in Mexico
In Chihuahua on December 27, 1900s era report says 2000 federal troops are marching to encircle insurgents, with about 2800 men total available including Navarro's forces. Rebels believed near Pedernales and the mountains by El Paso, with expected conflict soon. Telegraph remains operational west to San Antonio.
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Navarro
Pedernales
Mal Paso
San Antonio
Were Only Woodchoppers
Antonio Ponce Juarez police chief denied a rebel near Juarez report saying it was woodchoppers with burros spreading the tale. Troops investigated and returned noting no rebels. El Paso residents watched hills hoping for a fight, while Huehuahua reported heavy fighting near Mal Paso with few details available.
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Antonio Ponce
Juarez
Herald
Rebe
the Times
Chihuahua
Mal Paso
Man survives fall from wagon bridge in Chippewa Falls
John Christianson of Greenwood Wisconsin, 35, leapt from a wagon bridge into the Chippewa river. He vanished under ice, surfaced 200 feet downstream, crawled out, and said the cold water eased his urge to die.
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John Christianson
Greenwood
Chippewa River
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