Firemen's Strike Up 10 Mediators
New York Feb 11 The threatened strike of 34000 firemen on 54 eastern railroads was placed in government hands to avert by mediation under the Erdman act. President W S Carter of the Brotherhood telegraphed Judge Martin A Knapp and G W W Hanger to mediate in the crisis with the railroads.
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Pardon for King Delayed by Restrictions and Debate
Governor Foss's office closed with no pardon today for Cardenio F. King. The council pardon committee and attorney general paused after outlining strict conditions including medical clearance, back return, abstaining from work and leaving the state, and serving time if violated, concluding it would be unproductive.
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Pardon Fates Hinge on Council Vote for King Case
Four council members oppose any pardon for King citing condition risks. King’s release depends on agreement to surrender if recovered, or return to prison. Governor Foss and physicians warn incarceration threatens his life. Other pardon cases include Richard L. Freeman and Thomas Harrington.
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Annual Dinner of Consular Corps in City
The Consular Corps held their annual dinner at the Hotel Somerset last evening, gathering members and guests for the event.
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Taft acts on Mexico crisis prompts naval build up
President Taft, after midnight, summoned Knox Stimson Meyer Hilles and senior officers to the White House. A conference followed leading to dispatch of three additional battleships to the east coast of Mexico and orders to commission two army transports to move troops to Mexico City for protection of Americans and foreigners.
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All Day Duel Flares in Mexico City Streets
Federals and rebels fought a seven hour drawn battle with heavy artillery in central Mexico City. The fight ended at night with no clear advantage for either side. Three Americans were wounded during the urban engagement.
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Unclear casualty toll from shooting incident
Early reports estimate casualties running into the hundreds with hundreds more expected dead. Three Americans known to be injured include Lloyd Osbourne shot in the thigh, D R H McCrosson of Lincoln Nebraska, and Mark Johnson of Madison Illinois.
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Diaz Rebel Forces Fortify Arsenal Campus In Mexico City
Federal commanders moved forces through the night as twenty heavy cannons arrived from outlying districts. Rifles and ammunition were ferried to the arsenal while General Felix Diaz raised a red flag above the position. Detachments guarding access to the arsenal were ordered to retreat at the sight of any armed force, and Diaz also deployed several hundred troops with artillery to a northwest outpost of the city.
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Railroads name Knapp and Hanger as mediators
Elisha Vee, chairman of the conference committee of railroad managers, announced the railroads would accept the services of Messrs. Knapp and Hanger as mediators. Mr. Carter's telegram arrived after the tense exchange, signaling potential progress.
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Mayor Barry Opens His Campaign
Cambridge Mayor J Edward Barry opened his campaign for a third term at Institute Hall rally attended by over 40 men. He rejected opponents arguing two terms are enough and stated they have no right to decide the issue.
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First Woman Receives Doctor of Divinity Diploma
Dr. Anna Shaw was awarded the doctor of divinity degree by Kansas City University, 20 years after it was conferred. President D. S. Stevens noted she was the first woman to receive the honor, and Shaw planned to wear the university colors in the Washington suffrage parade on March 38.
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Basker to Wed Miss Hess at Copley Plaza Hotel
Beatrice Hess daughter of Louis Hess of Newport will marry David W Basker of Brookline this morning at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Basker is junior member of Samuel Basker & Co. Guests from New England and New York attended a Knights of Pythias ball at the hotel last night.
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Antarctic Explorer Scott Dead in Polar Tragedy
New Zealand reports detail the search relief from Terra Nova for Captain Scott and four companions. Bodies found include Captain Scott, Dr. Wilson, and Lieutenant Bowers near an improvised igloo. Oates' body not found. Northern party under Lieutenant Campbell returned to Cape Evans after a grueling 200 mile trek.
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Boy of 12 Hangs Self in Portland Home
Clarence Tr. Cady aged 12, son of George P. Cady, was found dead in a back piazza nook in Portland after he feared his mother over losing a dime. He had been whipped for small losses before. a rope from the upper piazza ended his life, and his mother is seriously affected by the tragedy.
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Officer Stewart Burned From Home
Funeral services for Mounted Officer Robert D. Stewart of the Metropolitan Park police, killed when thrown from his horse Friday, were held from his Roslindale home yesterday afternoon.
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Fire in Chicago apartments leaves nearly 200 families homeless
Ingram and Nail apartment buildings in Chicago were gutted by a blaze that burned for four hours amid low water pressure. About 200 families lost their homes and five firemen suffered injuries from a collapsing wall. Total losses estimated at 300000 dollars.
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Cold Wave Forecast Returns With Colder Wind
The Boston weather report notes light snow and rain totaling 1/4 inch, temperatures from 15 to 37 degrees, 8 am at 21 and 8 pm at 36. Forecast calls for fair, colder conditions Wednesday and Thursday with brisk westerly winds and a 20 degree low by tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Moon Phases and Morning Stars for the Day
Moon six days old with rise 6 45 pm and set 5 12 am. Venus sets this evening, Mars rises 5 27 am, Jupiter 4 20 am, Saturn 1 13 am. Auto lamps light at 5 42 pm. Today marks Lincoln Day holidays in Connecticut and several states. Abraham Lincoln born 1809. One year ago Republi established in China.
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Fair And Colder Weather For Boston Area
Forecast for New England calls for fair and much colder to Wednesday with moderate to brisk westerly winds. Thursday remains fair with brisk northwest winds and colder conditions across the region.
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Weather summary at Thompson's Spa yesterday
Average temperature yesterday was 38 with a high of 38 and a low of 28. Weather yesterday was cloudy with a one day comparison showing 17 to 24. One year ago yesterday recorded 13 to 24.
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