Huerta Denies Guard Marines to Mexico City
President Huerta refused permission for the United States to send two thousand marines as legation guards to Mexico City and rejected requests for German French and English guards. He said no such precaution was needed while officials in Washington denied ever seeking authorization. The exchange follows comments from Charge dAffaires OShaughnessy and a statement attributed to President Wilson.
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Mexico City
Huerta
United States
Washington
O'Shaughnessy
Wilson
Baylor to Add Liquor Course
Baylor University announces a full term course in the study of liquor to be inaugurated next fall. The plan was disclosed in Waco Texas on February 26 by Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assotiated Press
Waco, Tex
Baylor University
Justice approves wire dissolution plan for Western Union
The Department of Justice approves the plan to separate Western Union Telegraph Company from American Telephone Company. The key proviso requires telegraph stock to be sold to parties other than holders of telephone company stock.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Railroads Help Relief Effort For Brazos River Flood Sufferers
The Brazos and Colorado river flood relief committee credits Texas railroads for carrying free supplies boats and shipments for flood victims. Wells Fargo and American Express are thanked for free transport of tents and relief goods, noting the service saved hundreds to thousands of dollars.
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Brazos and
Colorado River
Texas
General Relief Committee
Brazos
Wells Fargo & Company Express
American Express Company
Local Committees Named Across Texas Counties
The list enumerates Houston Galveston Austin Brazoria Brazos Burleson Colorado Falls Fayette Fort Bend Grimes Matagorda Waller Washington and Wharton counties with named officials including mayors county judges county commissioners and chamber leaders. Notable names include Ben Campbell P B Gilmer Lewis Fisher and Harry A Black among others.
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Tee
J. F. Wolters
Harry T. Warner
Houston
Ben Campbell
P. B. Gilmer
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Chew
John A. Hulen
C. R. Wharton
M. E. Foster
Galveston
Lewis Fisher
Harry A. Black
George Sealy
S. Sgitovich
Morris Stern
H. A
Brazoria
J. W. Munson
Angleton
A. W. Davis
Freeport
Brazos County
L. L. McInnis
Bryan
John E. Astin
Burleson County
John K. Parker
A. N. Lauderdale
Somerville
Colorado County
O. A. Zumwalt
Columbus
M. D. Flowers
Eagle Lake
Falls County
E. W. Robbins
Reagan
Charles Ward
Fayette County
George E. Lenert
LaGrange
Henry W. Presum
Fort Bend
J. H. P. Davis
Richmond
John M. Moore
Grimes County
A. T. Terrell
Navasota
J. Cross Baker
Matagorda
J. D. Moore
Bay City
R. W. Persons
Waller County
R. A. Hannay
Hempstead
J. G. Cooper
Brookshire
Washington County
Joe Routt
Chappell Hill
R. K. Felder
Wharton County
J. G. Barbee
Wharton
J. F. Bagwell
Suffragists Burn Scottish Parish Church in Whitekirk
In Dunbar Scotland on February 26 suffragettes set fire to Whitekirk parish church, a historic sixteenth century building with relics from Cromwell era battles. The blaze damaged a landmark once central to local history.
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Dunbar
Scotland
Whitekirk
White House denies Vera Cruz landing plan
Washington officials deny Rear Admiral Fletcher proposed landing 1000 marines at Vera Cruz. Future U.S. Mexican policy hangs on Benton death investigation. Authorities pressure Carranza to explain the Benton killing to maintain his Constitutionalists leadership. White House says the situation is not yet critical.
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Vera Cruz
Washington
White House
Fletcher
America
Colquitt Orders Border Inquiry Over Vergara Hanging
Governor Colquitt orders a thorough investigation into the execution of Clemente Vergara by Mexican federals. He warned that if rangers are insufficient on the border, he will mobilize the National Guard to protect Texans.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Clemente Vergara
Webb County
Texas
Wit and wisdom from cabinet tales and Lincoln lore
The passage compiles brief anecdotes about the President's Cabinet and a Lincoln era anecdote. It contrasts witty officials with the horse tale remark and ends with a Baltimore reader praising genuine reformers over sham lawyers, reflecting public sentiment and humor of the era.
Davies sees seeds of decay in monopolistic system says report
Commissioner Joseph E. Davies outlines a federal inquiry into trusts and monopoly in his Bureau of Corporations annual report. He stresses examining cost of production, price effects on consumers, and the potential benefits of competitive units over large combinations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Bureau of Corporations
Bureau
Davies
Congress
Filling Between Curb and Sidewalk on Main Street Project
Contractor O'Brien handles the fill along Main Street curb to sidewalk with a work crew. Surplus dirt is removed and the ground tamped as a foundation for flush concrete. At high corners where the sidewalk is distant, extra concrete steps will be added.
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O’brien
Main Street
Eagle
Antiseptic Healing Oil Claims Fast Pain Relief
Advertisement claims Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil cures sores and long standing cases. It promises relief from pain and simultaneous healing with price points of 2c 50c and a higher dollar amount.
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Porter
Solace Remedy Promises Quick Uric Acid Relief
The Solace Remedy Co promotes Solace as a German medical discovery dissolving uric acid crystals and purifying blood. It claims no opiates, easy on the stomach, and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. U.S. agents are Solace Co of Battle Creek with free boxes and testimonials offered.
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Solace CO
Battle Creek
U. S
R. Lee Morris
First National Bank of
Chico
Texas
Solace Company
Memphis
Tenn
R. L. Morris
Solace
Solace Remedy CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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United
Baylor
UFFS
Benton
Carranza
Star Brand
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Warpath
Vergara
Secretary of Agriculture
Say
Ing
Neale
Lincoln
Louisville
Robert Louis Stevenson
H. L. Meencken
Maltimore, Md
Consumer
Grove
G. W. Hunigutt
Bryan, Texas
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