Troops on Border Ordered to Increase at Once
Washington reports a pending troop surge as the War Department orders border forces raised from 54 000 to 50 000 and Mexican troops pass through Texas toward Chihuahua amid rebel activity. Gonzales remains marooned at Torreon as the situation in southern Mexico grows unstable.
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Chihauhau
Texas
Gonzales
Torreon
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
State Department
Taft
Ofce
Polat
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Wood
Col
Steever
E. Paso
War Department
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Treasury and
War Departments
Chihuahua
Washington
Denver District Court Asked to Halt Mining Strikes
In Denver on February 8 a U S district court appeal seeks a temporary injunction to protect Rocky Mountain Fuel Company's mines near eight Weld and Boulder counties towns. One hundred ten defendants include United Mine Workers leaders tied to past jail terms for injunction violations. Judge Lewie set February 19 for arguments.
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Denver
Colo
United States District Court
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Weld
Boulder
United Mine Workers
Whitford
Leuisville
la Fayette
Fredericks
Erie
Marshall
Superior
D. M
Abdication of the throne abandoned in Pekin
In Pekin on February 8 a new view emerges that Premier Yuan Shi Kai may yet save the throne. Rebels lack power to force abdication and conservatives gain ground as confiscations and brigands stir discontent. Yuan would remain strongest if he keeps the throne and authority would rest with him.
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Pekin
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Yuanan
Leader's 10000 Club Campaign Offers 400 Prizes
Wyoming ladies invited to enter the Leader campaign with four districts offering 21 prizes totaling 4000. District prizes include four $400 Milton pianos, four $100 diamond rings, four $90 bookkeeping scholarships, four $60 mahogany parlor sets, and four $25 gold watches. A touring car prize is shown at Dildine Garage Co. Enter now by call or mail. further details on page 4.
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Wyoming
Sweh
Gepaewenger
Dildine Garage Co
Denver Magle Co
Cheyenne
Elgin
Waltham
Niveth Jewelry Co
Thin Elty
Cams Paigo
Industrial Exhibit Hall in Emporium Secured for Show
The Home Industrial Exhibit committee reports progress after securing the Emporium building from the Burlington Railroad and free lighting and heating from the Electric Light Company. They plan booths with green and white decor, charge exhibitors about 1.00 per running foot, and consider free admission with a paid closing-night ball to cover costs. They aim to attract visitors with excursion rates and promote local attractions during exhibition days. The committee includes energetic young boosters aiming to finalize space costs and booth details, with about 37 manufacturers listed and a target of 45 to 50.
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Industrial Club
Burlington Railroad Company
Electric Light Company
Evens
Loomis
The
Cheyenne Sign Works
Boothe and Hall
Sneed's Wife Refuses to Testify in Murder Trial
In Fort Worth Texas February a defense move succeeds as Lena Speed declines to testify for J B Snead the accused killer of Captain A G Boyce. She plans divorce and reunion with A G Boyce Jr after eloping to New York and Winnipeg. Captain J J Snyder collapses under cross examination as Snead’s relatives face questions.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Lena Speed
Wil- Honaire
A. G. Boyce
A. G. Boyce Jr
New York
Winnipex
J. J
Culbertson and Gaynor Speak in New York
Senator Culbertson of Texas and Mayor Gaynor of New York address tariff reform at a National Democratic Club dinner. Culbertson asserts the people's rights require dissolution of the alliance between protected interests and the Republican administration to win their battles.
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New York
Culbertson
Texas
Gaynor
National Democratic Club
Republican Party
Cabinet Will Cinch Nagel Appointment
In Washington the cabinet is expected to discuss and ratify the supreme court vacancy for Nagel. The president will confer with his full office tomorrow, and there is little doubt Nagel will receive the appointment.
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Nagel
Washington
D. C
Supreme Court
McKinley to Manage President's Campaign
Washington D C February Taft campaign headquarters to be opened with Representative McKinley of Illinois in charge until the Chicago convention. McKinley chairs the Republican Congressional campaign committee and Taft supporters approve the move.
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McKinley
Washington
DD. C
Taft
Illinois
Chicago
Republican Congressional
Railroads halt shipments of perishable goods to Mexico
San Antonio Texas February 8 News telegraph from the National Railway company of Mexico to RK Atkinson division passenger freig ht agent of the Calveston Harrisburg San Antonio Rail road Southern Pacific line states no shipments of live stock or perishable goods through El Paso or Eagle Pass will be accepted to Mexico for the present Disturbances in China hua are blamed for the orders
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San Antonio
Texas
National Railway Company of Mexico
RK. Atkinson
Calveston
Harrisburg-San Antonio
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Chitimahua
Polk Scores Trusts in Speech at Kirksville
Polk spoke in advocacy of his Democratic presidential bid in Kirksville Missouri. He condemned tariffs and corporations and raised graft in municipal affairs. He said a great awakening would sweep the nation and predicted more of the golden rule and less rule of gold.
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Kirksville
Kirksville, Mo
Tfolk
Tariff trusts burden him all through life
An excerpt by CC WH Tavenner discusses the disparity between English and American living costs. It notes bread and potatoes cost far more in London than New York, yet English prices seem higher due to distribution and wage differences. American mill workers earn higher weekly wages but often work less than full time, limiting yearly take-home pay.
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WH. Tavenner
Washington
England
America
London
New York
Dakota Prairies
London Board of Trade
Republic
Congress
Lawrence
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Cerkule
Helepa
Kozana
Krangel
Guriche
Alexi
Kaji
Valun
Polk
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