War Over Mexico Looms in Taft Administration
President Taft weighs Mexico crisis as U S forces stay on Texas border. Bryce discusses arbitration with Taft and British actions at San Quintin while U S troops stay under congressional authorization. Interventions risk war and strain Latin American diplomacy. Ambassador Zamacona to be presented Wednesday. Three insurgents surrendered at Douglas.
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Agua Prieta
Nex
Ambassador Bryce
Great Britain
Bryce
United States
Mexico
Mr. Taft
San Quintin
Hale
Senor Manuel de Zamacona
Taft
White House
Shunk
Douglas
Federals Lose Battle Near Agua Prieta in Mexican Revolution
At Agua Prieta on April 17 the 1606 federal troops under Lt Col Diaz were repulsed by 1000 insurrectos led by Balasario Garcia after a day of heavy fighting. The clash spilled into Douglas with noncombatant injuries and threats of renewed daylight action, prompting US citizen safety concerns and calls to President Taft.
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Taft
Congress
Mexico
Senate
House
Texas
United States
Dickinson
Agua Prieta
Liieutenant
Diaz
Balasario Garcia
Douglas
Insurrectos
Boundary Line
Rebels Appeal to American Troops
Rebels in Douglas seek American military involvement as they appeal to U S troops for support in their uprising. The April 17 report notes the rebel group's request amid the unrest and regional tension.
Cavalry Patrol Reinforces Line Along Old Adobe Slaughter House
Troops prevent Federals from fighting near the international line east of Douglas. A bugle call summons the United States cavalry to resume patrols along the border.
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International Line
Douglas
United States Cavalry
Revolt Spreads as Indians Raid Chihuahua and Zapatecas Forces
Reports from Chihuahua and Zacatecas describe insurrectos disabling rail lines and raiding towns. Wealthy refugees flee Torreon and Durango as bands recruit and seize horses, saddles, and supplies. Don Pablo Lavin reportedly held for ransom. Federal troops move to Zacatecas amid fighting. some units cap- tured, gangs push south under Madero linked orders.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Laredo
Tex
Durango
Coahuila
Zacatecas
Madero
Torreon
Saltillo
Parras de la Puerta
Lerdo
Don Pablo Lavin
Insurrectos
Francisco I. Madero
Senator Stone Seeks Senate Mexico Inquiry Resisted
Senator Stone of Missouri urged a Senate Foreign Relations Committee probe into Mexico citing danger to American lives and property and disruption of the Imperial Valley dam work. The resolution was tabled though he planned a speech to press immediate adoption citing turbulence and possible foreign intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Washington
Mexico
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Republic
Rio Grande
Imperial Valley
Landing of British Marines on Lower California Coast
Fragmentary text notes the landing of British marines on the coast of Lower California, indicating a maritime action involving British forces in the region. Additional details are not provided in the readable portion.
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Zens
Lower
California
Federals Blast Agua Prieta After Dark Explosion
At 8 45 p m the federals opened fire from a three pound field piece on Agua Prieta. At 9 30 p m a massive explosion rocked the town near the bull ring, suspected to be a mine set by rebels after capturing Agua Prieta.
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Bull Ring
Douglas, Ariz
Agua Prieta
Garcia Surrenders to U S Cavalry at Agua Prieta
Balasario Garcia, commander of the rebels at Agua Prieta, surrendered to Captain Gaujot of the First United States Cavalry at 8:35 p m He said he surrendered as an individual not in his rebel role and yielded to U S authorities in Douglas Arizona April 17.
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Douglas
Ariz
Balasario Garcia
Agua Prieta
Gaujot
First
United States Cavalry
United States
Will Protect State House from Fire Dangers
Governor Foss and the State House Commission move to install adequate firefighting facilities after a basement restaurant fire exposed only four scattered wand extinguishers and no hoses. Fire experts warn the Capitol could burn before help arrives unless piping and better equipment are provided. Foss seeks cost estimates for piping the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Foss
State House Commission
State Capitol
Boston
Gardner Read Words in House Protest Over Pulp Export
In Washington on April 17 Representative Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts read a disputed document about New Brunswick pulp export restrictions during a reciprocity debate. Frank Clark of Florida protested and the chair ruled on procedural limits as Gardner continued reading and then paused before finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Speaker
Frank Clark
Florida
United States
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Clark
Swager Sherley
Kentucky
Clark
Gardner
New Brunswick
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Woman drives record 109 mph at Long Island Parkway
Mrs. John Newton Cuneo of Richmond Long Island reportedly set a historic speed on the Long Island Motor Parkway driving Louis Disbrow’s car. A. A. A. stop watches recorded two runs in 17 and 16.5 seconds over a half mile, equating to 109 miles per hour.
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New York
John Newton Cuneo
Richmond
Long Island
Long Island Motor Parkway
Louis Disbrow
Cuneo
Beebe Becomes Father as Cigar Gift Sparks Cheers
In a Boston hotel lobby Philadelphia Nationals pitcher Beebe distributed cigars after learning he had become a father to a fine boy. The scene sparked surprised congratulations from the team as Beebe shared the happy news confidentially. Messages from London and Paris guests note international views on French politics and a Harvard illness affecting Mrs. Charles MacVeagh.
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Beebe
Philadelphia Nationals
Copley Square
Peebe
Autopsy Planned for Malden Woman in New York
In New York on April 17, police retrieved 26 year old Mrs Mary Staples from her apartment to await an autopsy the next day. She formerly lived in Malden Massachusetts where her child is visiting. The case involves a faith healer and a Christian Scientist practitioner who treated her without medicine before advising a physician.
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New York
Mary Staples
Harold F. Staples
Malden
Mass
C. F. Locke
Albert J. Roe
Third Church of Christ, Scientist
Landlady’s Advice Said To Have Saved His Life
A man with weak kidneys and bloody frequent urine credits Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for relief. After trying doctors with little result his landlady advised the remedy and he gained weight, regained health, and urged others to use Swamp Root. The notarized statement from J H Bruxby of Pawtucket endorses the product.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
A letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York invites readers to try Swamp Root with a sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. The ad notes sample request and mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes sold at all drug stores including Boston Daily Post.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Obituary Notices from Dorchester and Nearby Areas
A string of death notices and funeral details across Dorchester Roxbury and surrounding towns. Entries include Annie Dolan of Belden Street and Hannah Fayzette of Somerville with funeral services at St Pauls Woodward Park and at Forest Hills respectively. Other names include Maurice Fitzgerald, Denis Flynn, Ann Gately, Julia Landers, Mary Hollis, Louisa Leverone, John McCafferty, Mary Murphy, Jane Myers, Daniel Neville, William Olin, Thomas OBrien, Mary ONeill, Ellen Readdy, Mary Shaughnessey, Winsor Smith, Adelaide Stearns, Ellen Sullivan, Varley Walsh and Gertrude Warford. Services listed with church masses and burial plans at Mt Benedict Forest Hills Holy Cross Catholic churches and local cemeteries. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Hannah JE. (Nee Curtis
Abraham Fayzette
Rossmore Street
Forest Hills
Fitzgerald
Dorchester
Maurice
Alice
David Fitzgerald
Kimball Street
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Flynn
Denis A
Mary B. Flynn
Doyle
Paul Gore Street
Jamaica Plain
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Centre Street
Sherwood Court
Moth
Moth Gately
Roxbury
Ann
Patrick Gately
Ellen Carroll
Highland Street
All Saints’ Church
Landers
Wingham
Julia M. Landers
Thaxter Street
St. Paul’s Church
Hollis
Allston
Mary P
Benjamin P. Hollis
St. Luke’s Church
Brighton Avenue
Leverone
Medford
Louisa
North End
Dominick Leverone
Sacred Heart Church
North Square
Boston
McCafferty
St. Marys
Mary (Nee Sheehan
Olwen McDonald
Russell Place
North Russell Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Chambers Street
Verley Street
Malden
Church of the Sacred Heart
Main Street
Holy Cross Cemetery
Murphy
Patrick
Mary Murphy
Morrissey
Rochester Street
O'Clock
New Cnlgary
Myers
Brookline
Jane
Jacob Myers
Davis Avenue
Neville
Cambridge
Daniel
Annie Neville
Healey
Mathew Neville
Portland Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Berkshire Street
Olin
William Milc Olin
State House
O'Brien
Holy Ghost Hospital
Thomas O’brien
St. Francis de Sales Church
Vernon Street
Princeton Street
Mary
Abraham O'Neill
Readdy
Charlestown
Ellen M
Nee Schofield
Michael F. Readdy
Albert M. Readdy
Allston Street
St.Francis de Sales Church
Shaughnessey
Mary Shaughnessey
Michael T. McManus
Lindén Pe
St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church
Smith
Herbert L. Smith
Wachusett Street
Hiyde Park
Ludlow
Glenwood Cemetery
Everett
Thomaston
Sullivan
East
Michael Sullivan
Mary Smith
Border Street
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Billen
Walsh
Varley
Thomas EB. Walsh
Jefferson Street
St. Patrick's Church
Berkshire Sear
Warkford
Gertrude F
George F
Fannie B. Warford
Toendal
Watford
N. B
Waters
Bridget
Jamis Waters
Spalding el Pega Ag Igo
Nagre
Thomas
New York and Worcester
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Mr. Bryce
England
Chine Guns
U. S
William A. Shunk
Tenteht
Summer Street
Kuppenheimer
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe
WS. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Douglas Shoe
Washington Street
St Washington Street
Hanover Street
Leosmml
America
Bhoes
Spark S
Brockton
Pau ' Pinder
SHELL
Garcia
Aarsaparil
Hood
Beatrice Branston
London
Maeyland
The
Vendome
Ivernia
Miss Branston
Y. Guyot
Paris
France
Brunswick
Monis
Champagne
Briand
Clemenceau
M. Guyot
Harvard
Charles MacVeagh
Hunyadi
Janos
Speedy
Bates
William A. Bates
Bostwick
Dorchester Lower Mills
Sarah S
John G. Bostwick
Richmond Street
Hinesburg
Vermont
Brady
South Boston
Léo A
James J
Agnes M. Brady
Third Street
St. Francis de Sales
St. Patrick's Court
M. C.C. KF
Lowell
Curran
Catherine
Martin Gurran
Clarence Street
Dudley Street
Henry R. Keach
Tremont St. Opp
Maj
Tel
John C. Barthelmes
Harvard St
the Beacon Florist
Beacon ST
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