Madero Declines to Abdicate and Declares Presidency
Special to The Leader from Laredo and El Paso reports General Trevino moving to retake Nuevo Laredo after rebels seize the city. Emilio Vasquez Gomez proclaims himself provisional president of Mexico, while Madero refuses to resign and considers a truce as fighting worsens in Mexico City. Ambassador Wilson and others face fire near the American embassy. Washington contemplates intervention policies and protection for nationals.
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EL Paso
Tex
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
San Antonio
Columbus
Mexico
Gomez
Salazar
David Fuena
Gomes
Francisco
San Luis Potosi
Tacubaya
Ayala
Mexico City
Madero
Senate
National Palace
Huerta
Diaz
Sidney Sutherland
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Ame
Friends of
New Immigration Bill Up Senate Discusses Game Laws
The article reports the Wyoming legislature actions with bills deferred or passed. The House deferred action on vetoed bounty and relief bills, with further measures in limbo and a new bounty bill likely Monday. Several bills were passed or advanced, including appropriations and local office salary changes, while the Senate introduced a memorial urging Congress to restore entry lands for the North Platte valley.
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Senate
House
Mary Stressner
Winkleman
H. B
Hensinger
Troax
Schmidt
New Castle
Diers
Sheridan
Young
Rock Springs
Tobin
Ciasper
Wendt
Lander
Kindler
White
Caple
van Winkle
HW. B
J. R
Sullivan
MH. B
J. R, Sullivan
M. B
J. R. Bullivan
Benator
Laramie County
North Platte Valley
Wyoming
Congress
Taft Holds Brief Mexico Conference Amid Intervention Talk
President Taft convened a short conference on the Mexican situation, reassembling near midnight with Secretary Stimson and Brig. Gen. Crozier to discuss plans for possible intervention. If deployed, transports would sail from Galveston rather than Newport News. No new orders issued. Stimson and Crozier told to be ready for an emergency. Taft says intervention would occur only with congressional authorization or in case of wholesale murder of American citizens.
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Washington
Taft
Stimson
Brigeneral Crozier
Mexico
Galveston
Newport News
En, Crozier
Congress
Texas Governor urges federal troops to border
Governor O B Colquitt sent a telegram to President Taft urging that troops be sent to Laredo and Brownsville to protect the border against possible Mexican bands. He warned militia patrols may be established along the Rio Grande if orders are not issued. He urged U S intervention in Mexico, saying Americans could be killed if the situation continues.
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Austin
Tex
O. B. Colquit
Taft
Laredo
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Colquitt
Mexico
United States
Cabinet discusses Mexico policy after Madero appeal
In Washington on February 15 the cabinet reassembled to consider President Madero's appeal for delayed intervention. Secretary Knox said the cabinet reviewed dispatches and found no information to justify changing U.S. policy. Secretary Hilles was to issue a formal statement.
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Washington
Madero
Taft
Knox
Hilles W
Mexico
Virginia Arrives Tampico Under Admiral Usher
Washington reports the battleship Virginia commanded by Read Admiral Usher arrived at Tampico today with about 1,000 officers and men aboard.
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Washington
Virginia
Usher
Tampico
Governor vetoes county treasurer tenure amendment
Gov. Carey approves none of the bill to amend Sec. 1181 of the Wyoming Statutes. He notes the existing two successive terms limit for county treasurers, contrasts with the state treasurer's single term, and cites past shortages found after turnover. The veto emphasizes the need for timely record handovers to prevent tax and revenue irregularities.
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Carey
House of Representatives
State of Wyomith
Giacrepancios
Danger of rupture among great powers over the Balkan War
London reports the Balkan crisis remains unresolved as Austria-Hungary and Russia clash over Albania's boundary. Ambassadors show no progress toward a common platform and Montenegro aggravates the situation by not seeking Russian support. No definite date is set for ambassadorial talks.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Albania
Movtenegro
Made in Cheyenne committee speaks to public on fire
The Made in Cheyenne exhibit committee releases a statement denying that explosions occurred due to gasoline in the building. They credit careful work on decorations and dispute responsibility for the fire while thanking Mr. Comis for his efforts. The note ends with a speculative line about Europeans.
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Cheyenne
Doal
Comls
Hammond
Douglas
H. A. Engoland
E. L. Bristol
Irving Dumm
MAS
Weather Forecast for Wyomite in Washington
The Wyomite area receives generally fall Sunday and Monday with likely light precipitation and mild temperatures. Expect varying cloud cover and possible showers, with winds from the northwest and a gradual cooldown into the week.
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Washington
Denver adopts commission form of government
Denver, Colo., Feb 16. The city voted to adopt the commission form by a margin of 4,849. The new system takes effect June 1 with five commissioners elected May 20, a mayor chosen by colleagues, and a new city auditor. Nominations by petition only, preferential voting for each of five candidates.
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Denver
Colo
Crete Evacuated. Greek Flag Hoisted
The island of Crete was evacuated by protecting powers England Russia France and Italy today and the Greek flag was hoisted.
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Athens
Crete
England
Russia
France
Italy
Castro Freed, New York Habeas Ruling Free Cipriano Castro
Cipriano Castro has been granted freedom to travel in and out of the United States after Judge Ward of the federal court sustains the writ of habeas corpus. The ruling overruled immigration authorities in New York.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Ward
Federal Court
Strike Imminent Warns Leader Amid Brotherhood Tensions
New York on February 15 recalls W. C. Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen saying a strike is inevitable. He notes no action was taken tonight but signals point to an imminent strike order.
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New York
Suffragists March in Mud Reach Burlington Camp Overnight
The on to Washington army of suffragists under General Rosalie G. Jones hiked along the Jersey shore and bivouacked in Burlington for the night. The march covered a muddy 18 miles, leaving the group tired yet determined to press toward Philadelphia later Sunday.
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Burlington
N. J
Washington
Rosalie G. Jones
Jersey
Philadelphia
Investigation Delayed as Grand Jury Adourns in Hatfield Era
Charleston West Virginia feb special grand jury probing bribery in the United States senatorial campaign adjourned until Monday. Governor elect Hatfield asserted the inquiry would go to the bottom with no immunity for anyone involved.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elect Hatfield
Park County Stockgrowers Favor Bounty
Powell Wyoming February 15 The Park County stockgrowers in the southern part of the county favor a bounty on predatory animals. They contribute funds at annual meetings because they believe the bounty saves them thousands of dollars each year. They urge the state legislature to pass a bounty law for the entire state.
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Powell
Wyo
Park County
Jenkins Shoe Company Flood Damages Two Thousand Dollars in Loss
A water pipe burst on the second floor of the Jenkins Shoe store flooding the shop before discovery at 6:46 am. The entire floor was covered in water with streams pouring through the ceiling damaging spring stock and hosiery estimated at about 2000 dollars with no insurance. The basement stock and roof deck contents were also soaked and the building is owned by Mrs. N R Davis of Boston.
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Jenkins Shoe Company
Messrs. Jenkins
Revival plan to reorganize Republicans outlined
Washington Feb 15 plan to hold a national convention to reorganize the Republican party is drawing attention. Leaders may meet in March near the end of the current administration, with a special meeting of the national committee and a summer convention in Chicago St Louis or Kansas City depending on promoters.
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Washinton
Chicago
St Louis
Kansasity
Wyoming Memorial Urges US Intervention in Mexico
The Wyoming House of Representatives offered a memorial urging Congress to authorize U S intervention to establish peace in Mexico. It cites three years of revolution endangering American lives and property and invokes the Monroe Doctrine. It asks Wyoming’s congressional delegation to aid the measure.
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House of Representatives
Wyoming
Senate
United States
Congress
Mexico
Congress of the
Francis E. Warren
Clarence D. Clark
Frank W. Mondell
Congress of the United States
Tax Equity Debate Shifts DC Burden to States
Washington dispatch outlines a long standing tax split where states fund half of DC municipal costs. Representative Ben Johnson of Kentucky leads a fight to end the practice, arguing state taxpayers subsidize DC while DC residents enjoy federal budgets. The piece highlights pensions, education funding, and rural electrification costs as part of the unequal burden.
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Clyde L. Taverner
Washington
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Flo
Congress
Mer Johnson
Johnson
Johnaon
States
Wallington
Warbington
Columbia
Elly Wington
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Pratt
Secretary of the State Board of Five
Wood
Europe
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Wilson
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