Fateful Day in Mexico Escalates U S Involvement
President Taft after cabinet session warns no intervention yet but considers Madero Diaz clash as Diaz presses to seize the presidency. Ambassador Wilson and Huerta seek to shield foreigners with a safe zone and relief centers as cities brace for continued fighting and a possible flight by civilians and refugees.
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National Palace
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Senate
Syrup of Figs Promise for Constipated Children
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children, claiming it cleanses bowels and liver without griping. It emphasizes a fig taste, non harmful ingredients, and directions on the package, urging parents to ask their druggist for the full name and to refuse alternatives.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Congress Awaits Word On Possible Mexican Intervention
Washington report from February 16 notes Congress largely at standstill amid the shadow of Mexican intervention. No immediate war moves expected, but both chambers ready to act if forced before March 4. Foreign affairs specialists avoid calls for intervention while most lawmakers oppose aggressive U S action under current conditions. The issue looms as a potential heritage of President Wilson’s administration.
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Congress
Mexico
Taft
United States
Wilson
Women and Children Flee to Safety from Mexico City
Washington reports hurried actions in Mexico City as American women and children flee the stricken capital after an armistice. Embassy staff and a committee organized the evacuees, who seek refuge via Vera Cruz by rail to port, with dreadnoughts Georgia and others awaiting entry to transport them to the United States.
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Madero
Huerta
Mgr. Wascurain
American Rescue Committee
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U. S
Georgia
Vera Cruz
Mexico
E. Muller
Mexico City
United States
Wilson
Vermont
Nebraska
Refugees Reach El Paso as Mexico Armistice Talks Brush By
American refugees from Chihuahua City and Casas Grandes report quiet at the state capital while a 24 hours armistice is said to hold. Wires to Mexico City fail after rebels cut lines below Juarez. Many seek border escape. trains south halted. refugees plan to move north when possible.
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Tex
Mexico City
National Railway
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Casas Grandes
Salazar
Mission at Cathedral Draws Full House of Men
The cathedral tonight was packed with men for the mission's opening. Rev. Thomas J. O'Mallery S. J. gave brief instruction before the sermon by Rev. John F. O'Donovan S. J.
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S. J
John F. O’donovan
Madero's Message to Taft Urges Non Intervention
President Madero asks President Taft to refrain from intervention after reports that U S warships and troops are set to Mexico to guarantee safety for Americans. He stresses Mexico seeks no foreign military involvement and seeks peaceful resolution.
American appeal to halt US troops in Mexico crisis
A diplomatic note urges the United States to refrain from disembarking troops in Mexico. It argues the lives of Americans are not in danger if they retreat to secure city zones, promises responsibility for foreign damages, and hopes for peaceful, swift resolution while warning that troop disembarkation would worsen the crisis and harm democratic progress.
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Mexico
United States
Orozco Quietly Holds Nuevo Laredo Awaiting Federal Troops
Rebel Colonel Pascual Orozco's force rests in Nuevo Laredo after taking the town. Federals marching from Monterey had not yet appeared by nightfall. U S troops guard the international bridges, with state militiamen at the Laredo armory as tensions hold. The piece also includes a lengthy opinion on American industry, trusts, and a call for constructive reform without violence.
U S FACES A SILENT REVOLUTION
New York report on Woodrow Wilson's volume The New Freedom released today outlines his trust policy and calls for liberating public energies. He describes a silent revolution as America seeks a government attentive to general interests over special interests.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Wilson
America
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