Taft Sees No Cause for Intervention Over Mexico Tragedy
President Taft received a telegram from Ambassador Wilson reporting the killing of former President Madero and former Vice President Suarez in Mexico City. He expressed deep regret but called it an internal affair and said there is no reason for intervention. He noted the U.S. had done all it could to save Madero's life and saw no need for a cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Madero
Suarez
Minister de la Barra
Porfirio Diaz Elated Over Felix Diaz Revolt
Exiled ex-president Porfirio Diaz in Cairo says he is elated by Felix Diaz revolt in Mexico. He visits the Temple of Denderah and plans to continue up the Nile, not cutting his trip short yet. He expects to reach Cairo within a week and may not leave until March 10.
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Cairo
Egypt
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Nile
Cottolene Fat Promises Crisp Pastry and Savings
A vintage advertisement touts Cottolene as a pure cotton oil vegetable fat with no hog fat. It claims higher frying temperatures than butter or lard, a nonabsorbing coating, and superior economy. The copy notes it beats butter and lard in richness and distance per use, from The N. K. Fairbank Company.
Mob Violence Signals Invasion Crisis in Mexico
Washington reports the killing of Francisco I. Madero and Pino Suarez, deposed leaders of Mexico, shocks officials and strains U.S.-Mexico relations. President Taft maintains non intervention policy while hastening military and naval readiness for possible rapid deployment if events escalate.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Quick Relief for Children
A vintage health advisory recommends Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough cleanser for stomach and bowels in children and adults. It praises its natural ingredients and tasty fig flavor, urging mothers to keep it handy and to ask for the full name on packaging. It then shifts to a U.S. political briefing about Taft era Mexican intervention plans and troop concentrations at Galveston, detailing brigade deployments and possible changes, with references to President Taft, Secretary Stimson, Major-General Wood, and General Carter.
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Senna
California Fig Syrup Co
Stimson
Wood
Galveston
William H. Carter
Chicago
Frederick A. Smith
Fort Leavenworth
Texas
Taft
Twenty-third Infantry
E. D. Glenn
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Twenty-sixth Infantry
R. L. Bullard
Fort Wayne
Fort Brady
Michigan
Auto with Three Dives Into River On Boulevard
A three dives into the river accident occurred on a boulevard at 1 45 PM. Mrs Craige and Miss Wilkins escaped serious harm though the car plunged into the water after crossing tracks and a sidewalk embankment. Leahy, a skilled swimmer, reached Mr Craige and all three women were assisted home after clothing dried and hospital visits avoided.
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Wan
Mrs. Craige
Miss Wilkins
Medford
Young Leahy
Mr. Craige
Call Up On Uncle Sam for Action in Mexico
Feb 24 London morning papers denounce the killing of Francisco Madero and Pino Suarez as senseless and barbarous. The Standard condemns it as indefensible crime and infamy on President Huerta's administration. It urges American intervention in Mexico and notes British opinion will likely support any action.
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London
Francisco Madero
Pino Suarez
The
Standard
Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Daily Graphic
Madero
Suarez
Diaz
North
Daily Express
Taft
Wilson
the Express
Daily Chronicle
United States
Cuba
Western papers debate Mexico crisis and US action
Editorials across The Daily Graphic Daily Express Daily Chronicle Daily News and Daily Mail argue the Mexican crisis requires strong US and European response. They discuss Madero’s murder Huerta’s regime and the proposed US expeditionary force while urging decisive action and moral support from allies. A Boston police report details a streetcar disturbance led by Timothy O Connor and ensuing melee ending with his arrest for drunkenness and an assault complaint.
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United States
Europe
The
Daily News
Madero
Huerta
Daily Mail
Daly
McDonald
O'Connor
Carty
Garrity
O’connor
Matty
Boston
Elevated
Cambridge
Colonel John Dean at People's Palace meetings
Colonel John Dean, principal of the Salvation Army Training School in New York, attended as guest of honor at the People's Palace yesterday and spoke at three meetings and a youth gathering at six o clock.
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John Dean
Salvation Army Training School
New York
People’s Palace
Wilson shocked by Mexican leaders death news
Princeton. President elect Wilson expressed shock at reports that Francisco Madero and Jose Suarez were killed in Mexico City. He said the news was too bad but would refrain from comment and maintain his policy of silence until taking office.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Madero
Suarez
Mexico City
Associated Press
Wilson weighs Mexico crisis amid cabinet timing
The article notes Mr. Wilson stays informed on developments in troubled Mexico and has discussed the situation with correspondents. He preferred amicable settlement without US intervention but faces gravity of events that may speed cabinet announcements and require their counsel.
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Mr. Wilson
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Cabinet volunteers share reports with Wilson before inauguration
Reported here that Taft Cabinet members have volunteered to place before Mr Wilson immediately all information at their disposal so that he may begin to familiarize himself with some of the official reports before taking office. Mr Wilson had no comment on this phase of the situation.
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Wilson
Mexico
Taft
Mr. Wilson
Church Women Remove Hats in Malden Service
In Malden the Methodist Episcopal Church ladies largely removed hats during yesterday’s morning service following Pastor L H Bugbee’s suggestion. A few women did not remove hats, likely unaware of the pastor’s request. The practice is noted as unique to Malden’s churches.
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Methodist Episcopal Church of
Malden
L. H. Bugbee
Methodist Church
Mal- Gein
Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Highlights Universal Cures
Poslam is promoted as the premier skin healing agent for eczema acne and other skin disorders with immediate use claims. It touts Poslam Soap for daily skin care and health. Available from druggists at 50 cents for Poslam and 25 cents for the soap. free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
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Underwood & Underwood
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