Battle updates from Juarez and nearby fronts deepen border tensions
Reports from El Paso and Mexico City describe shifting insurgent and Federale movements as Navarro Blanco and Orozco maneuver near Juarez. Rumors of Navarro losses and ambushes circulate while Americans face tighter controls and disparaging border sentiment. Fifteen insurgents dead near Jocopa and two Federals killed are noted, with continued fighting expected.
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el Paso
Juarez
Navarro
Chihuahua
Blanco
Alan
Orozco
Ated
Jasim Juarez
San Diego
Insurrectos
Jocopa
Norris to Appear Before Committee on Reciprocity Pact
Washington reports John Norris, head of the American Newspaper Publishers Association paper committee, will testify to support the Canadian Reciprocity agreement with no changes to wood pulp provisions. He disputes claims of ambiguous language and says the clause ensures Canadian pulp supply to U S mills. White House signals possible extra session if Congress adjourns without ratification, though the president expects a favorable action.
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Washington
Feb
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ways
Congress
Trade reciprocity debate shapes U S England ties
The article notes Ollaws, in February, argued the reciprocity agreement would not deter trade with England. He claimed Wanda sought markets everywhere and that refusing access would be absurd. He said there is no basis for discrimination against the United States or against Great Haiti.
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Ollaws
Feb
England
Wanda
United States
Mexicans Would Impress Mormons in Mexico War
Salt Lake City report says Hitler A. W. Ivins of the Mormon church arriving from Mexico asserts the Mexican government asked Mormon colonists in northern Mexico to join federal forces and warned of coercion to take up arms though colonists are U.S. citizens. Ivins says the war is real and extensive.
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Salt Lake City
Hitler A. W. Ivins
Mormon Church
Mexico
Ivins
Contradictions Rise in Baldwin Will Case in L A
Los Angeles attorney William A. Redding testified in the Baldwin will case that he gave Mrs Turnbull money from Col. Albert Pope after the alleged marriage contract. He identified funds sent after the marriage date and disputed Turnbull’s claim that the money was returned.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Willam A. Redding
Col
Albert Pope
Baldwin Will
Turnbull
Pope
Baldw Jns
Shakeup in Denver Postoffice Begs Thorough Probe
Denver officials face a wide investigation after the arrest and confession of Carson B. Wilson the Denver postoffice superintendent. Postmaster General Hitchcock ordered a full inquiry with possible removal or reprimand of Denver staff. Poolmaster Spurs to be held responsible for Wilsons felonious peculations exceeding $1 000 and a growing shortage near $7 000 as Inspector Valera continues.
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Denver
Deter
Carson
Wilson
Hitchcock
Bol
Spurs
Valera
Mrs Eddy's Nephew to File Suit Inheritance Case
George W. Baker of Concord New York plans to intervene in the ongoing suit over the 2 000 000 residue of Mrs Mary Baker Glover Eddy estate He claims that George Clover and Dr Ester Eddy forfeited their rights by a 1907 contract and argues the 2 000 000 church bequest is void making him heir eligible as next of kin.
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Concord
N. Y
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Christian Science
George W. Baker
No Mercy for Rebels Down Hay Tward Cape Haynen
The government of President Simon shot last night five revolutionaries including General Millionard General Appolon and others. General Duval may be executed tonight. General Xavier Memon is under arrest and General Clements Sever has been tortured to reveal names of other leaders.
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Cape Haynen
Hayl
Simon
Millionard
Appolon
Duval
Xavier Memon
Clements Sever
Error in Exams Caused Boy Death in Orange
Morris Henkel a 13 year old from Orange New Jersey died from grief after a mistaken report that he failed his eighth grade final. Teachers announced the failure causing collapse before the error was found on recheck of his paper.
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Orange
N. J
Morris Henkel
Henkel
Three-Year-Old Hoy Becomes Aviator in Garden City
Robert Lawson aged three, claimed as the world’s youngest aviator, rode as passenger with his father in a biplane in Garden City N Y on a snowy field. His first flight lasted about four minutes over three miles with the child on his father’s lap crying for more as they landed.
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Garden City
Robert Lawson
Texas Strawberries Go to Market From Alvin Pasadena
Houston reports Texas strawberries are being marketed with early shipments from Alvin and Pasadena. Weather in northwestern Texas has pushed the early movement of the crop.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Alvin
Pasadena
Gotch Wins Quick Victory in Americus Bout
Frank Gotch defeated Gur Choenlein Americus tonight in 42 and 20 minutes in view of officers and many bystanders. Crowds saw the match as punches landed cleanly. In Pueblo a pocket theft occurred near the union station with Peter Bennett stealing from Richard Sidwell and getting arrested while resisting.
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Kansas City
Web
Frank Gotch
Vockets
Pueblo
Cole
Feb
Peter Bennett
Richard Sidwell
Union Station
Bidwell
Bennett
Wilson Barrage of Threats Stirs New Jersey Politics
In Trenton Governor Woodrow Wilson and James H. Nugent clash over reform plans, with Wilson vowing to thrash Nugent if interference continues. Nugent retreats amid fear, while reports tie Senator James Smith Sr and Martine supporters to efforts against Wilson legislation.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Wilson
James H. Nugent
Democratic Committee
Nugent
Nut
Unitedtates
James Smith
Senate
James J. Martine
Bmth
Simith
Smith
Nusant
Red
California Adopts Railway Measure Requires Governor Signature
The California Senate passed a bill enlarging the state railroad commission’s power to fix actual rates, removing the previous appeal option except on constitutional grounds. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
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Sacramento
Cal
State Railroad Commission
Senate
Murderer Hanged in California for Chateau Case
Michael Leahy was hanged today at Folsom for the murder of J. M. Chateau at Roweville last May. He killed Mrs. Chateau after she refused to elope, a crime that stunned the community.
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California
Folsom
Michael Leahy
J. M. Chadteau
Roweville
Senate backs bill to abolish circuit and district courts
The senate passed a bill codifying Iowa judiciary changes. It abolishes the circuit and district courts while preserving the elrowl courts, marking a major reorganization of the state’s court system.
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Washington
Senate
GRAFTS ARE GETTING FEW IN COLORADO
State Auditor M A Leddy tightens expense rules for lawmakers. He refuses to pay unreconciled receipts and demands actual expenses only. Attorney General Cen Griffith backs the auditor, sparking debate over legislative travel allowances and passes.
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Colorado
Leddy
Cen Griffith
Leddy Ingiats
Gompers Attacks Opponents of Initiative Referendum
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denounces the Civic Federation for opposing the initiative and referendum. Speaking before the Chicago Labor federation delegates, Gompers argues a civic group that opposes this reform should not exist.
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Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federattion of Labor
Civic Federation
Chicago Labor Federation
Gompers
National Civic Federation
Twain Declares Impdy A Showy Charlatan
Sale of Samuel Clemens manuscripts at a Fifth Avenue auction omitted a Roosevelt critique drawn by the estate. Withdrawn items include a scathing remark calling Theodore Roosevelt a showy charlatan and an attack likening him to a golden calf.
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New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Fifth Avenue
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Lim
Holdups Arrested After Midnight Robbery in Pueblo
Pedestrians spotted two men, James Coleman and Joseph Brady, in a gunpoint robbery on Ugton avenue near Mifinsaree. Patrolman McDermott pursued for seven blocks and fired four shots. the victim escaped and could not be located at the police station.
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Pueblo
Colo
James Coleman
Joseph Brady
McDermott
Ugton Avenue
Mifinsaree
Madermott
Neoland McDermott
Supposed Dead Man Surprises Coroner in New Mexico
In Albuquerque on a February night Frank Tundburg was thought dead in a tent fire. The coroner reopened the case after the supposed victim reappeared alive. A verdict later named Gustav Weldon, Lanberg’s partner, as the man who died in the fire. Weldon’s death was initially billed as murder to cover the blaze. The coroner now believes Weldon intoxicated himself and started the fire accidentally after removing Lanberg from the tent.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Frank Tundburg
Gustav Weldon
Lanberg
Weidon
Weldon
Fie
Nelson Moran fight pictures shown at Baker theatre
The Nelson Moran fight films are praised as the greatest ever shown in Denver. The moving pictures are sharp and clear and witnessed by many fans. After Friday, fans elsewhere in the state will see the film, with showings in Pueblo next Saturday and Sunday before a statewide tour.
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Denver
Nelson- Moran
Baker Theatre
Pueblo
Wyoming House Drops Commission Form Bill After Debate
The Wyoming house postponed the Citland bill amid protest over increased salaries while several related measures passed. Other bills advancing included Blume headless ballot Campbell county Oil and immigration commission. A Metz initiative bill faced committee recertification and a push for underground mine surveys was approved for gubernatorial presentation. Adjournment talks and Shrine attendance prep colored the session.
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Commission
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Senate
Campbell County
Immigration Commission
House
Committee On Elections
Niobrara County
Decker
Conrrees
Teddy
Rawlins Toomorrow
Train boiler explosion and wrecks claim multiple lives
In Smithville Texas on February 8 a locomotive boiler burst during repair, tearing apart ten shop employees and injuring seven others. Two locomotives were wrecked and the round house partly demolished. In Chattanooga a Memphis Special wreck near McDonald Station reports ten killed with a coach, sleepers, and diner overturned. No details yet. Southern railroad officials deny fatalities near Chattanooga.
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Smithville
Texas
Missouri, Kangas and Texas Railroad
Chattanooga
Feb
Memphis
Southern Railroad
Mclonald Station
Hitchcock Posts Postal Reform Favored by Senate Panel
Washington Feb 8 after a White House talk the senate committee on post offices and post roads discussed magazine postage rates. A majority favored Hitchcock plan to charge four cents per pound on advertising matter and one cent per pound on reading matter. Hitchcock claims it would cut the postal deficit by about six million dollars yearly.
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Washington
White House
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Hitchcock
Ake Matasines
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Mexico City
Nieves
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Puebla
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Taft
Norris
Will
Canada
Denver Postoffice
Hay Tiward
Hoy
Gotch Pops
Ameicus
GOV. WikSd
Mt Ruben
New Jersey
Muscat
Tate
II Wycming
Meaure
Cheyenne
M. A. Leddy
Twain
Impdy
Quietus
Anottr
Hunter
Southern Railway
Knoxville, Feb
Chathanooga
Hipchoock
Wyo
Care Knute
Biri
Oregon
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