Taft resigns as Secretary of War and backs Wright
Secretary of War Taft relinquished his post after four years and five months, returning to private life to campaign for the presidency. He formally presented General Luke E. Wright as his successor, expressing pleasure in inducting him into the new office and setting him on the right path.
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Gray headsquarter opening signals early campaign display
Denver reports Gray's headquarters at the Savoy hotel opened first with lithographs of their candidate scattered at leading hotels. Marvel said Gray seeks presidency only and that the Denver platform will mirror Democratic positions on injunctions from the past dozen years.
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Attack on Palomas Aims at Payroll, Three Revolutionists Killed
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say three revolutionists were killed in the Palomas attack intended to seize the monthly payroll of government workers and rurales. About fifty attackers operated near Mimbras where leaders were jailed in Casas Grandes. telegraph wires were cut beforehand. Juarez prepared for potential assault as El Paso increased security and troops returned from Leon Springs. General Myer notified Washington that four cavalry troops were sent to Del Rio.
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Cleaner Than Ever Along the Mexican Border
State Health Officer Brumby returns from Brownsville and other towns reporting improved sanitary conditions along the Mexican border. He notes residents are not greatly worried about the revolution. Brumby also says many Mexican troops have just left Matamoros for the recent disturbance area.
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