United States Reinforces Border as Talks Stop Troop Moves
Washington reports US forces along the Rio Grande are reinforced and firing into American soil must stop. The Taft administration orders another infantry regiment and three artillery batteries to the line with readiness for rapid deployment if needed. Fort Russell personnel receive changed leave rules, signaling no border movement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Rio Gironde
Taft
Stimson
Huntington Wilson
Mexco
Rio Grande
Mexico
Rock Slide Derails Freight Train Near De Beque
A rock slide at Nigger hill near De Beque Colorado derailed four loaded freight cars from Midland Freight No 142 after striking the engine. Engineer Andrew reportedly died from injuries, neck broken as he was thrown from the engine. The slide lifted rock onto the track, shifting one foot, with the line at the worst spot on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Andrew
U S Cavalry Patrol Near Rio Grande in Juarez Border Zone
Four troops of U S Cavalry patrol the Rio Grande tonight with orders to cross into Ciudad Juarez if needed to protect American life and property. Juarez residents move portable effects to the American side amid anticipated developments.
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el Paso
Texas
U. S. Cavalry
Rio Grande
Cieudad
Juarez
President orders no wounded and no prisoners in crackdown
Torreon Mexico Feb 24. President gran expands iron policy to crush rebellion. Federal forces must leave no wounded and take no prisoners, targeting rebels tampering with rail lines. Since the order, fewer bridges are burned and trains are running.
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Torreon
Mexico
Gran
Douglas Telegram Seeks Troop Aid From Taft
The Commercial club of Douglas Arizona telegraphed President Taft asking for troops to protect U S interests on the border. The message says the situation is acute and Mexican officials cannot handle it, urging military protection without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Commercial Club of
Douglas
Taft
United States
Orozco and Trevino Alleged in Mexican Revolt Rumor
From Mexico City President Madero dispatches denial to San Francisco stating reports that Gen. Orozco and Trevino joined the revolutionists are absolutely false. The telegram reached here in San Francisco on February 24.
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San Francisco
Calif
Father Outwitted by Heiress in Kentucky Marriage Plot
An offer of a $200 reward for preventing the marriage of Mayo, heiress to a large eastern Kentucky estate, failed. Mein and Oliver Kash, a Hasel Green banker, eloped and married in Cincinnati last night, while the heiress fears a second daughter may elope and asks county clerks to deny a license.
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Lexington
Central West
Rt. T. McLin
Wolfe County
Mayo
Kentucky
Winchester
Misa Mein
Oliver Kash
Hasel Green
Cincinnati
Mein
Elegant new depot planned for Burlington exhibit space
Burlington officials plan to remodel and furnish the depot to house the state industrial exhibit. The building will include passenger and freight areas, baggage rooms, and a second story exhibit space. Governor Carey and Roy Schenck discussed display plans featuring agriculture minerals oil coal iron and local resources.
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Burlington
Pacific
Gulf
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth Street
McCord-Brady
Cook Brothers
Carey
Commer
Roy Schenck
Schenck
Wyoming
Greatest reformer of age speaks on subject which inspires him
Hon. W. J. Bryan, three time Democratic presidential nominee, visits Cheyenne. He is greeted warmly, delivers a planned church address at the First Presbyterian Church, and attends a banquet with Wyoming leaders. Bryan praised as a moving public sentiment shaper and celebrated orator.
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W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Cheyenne
Bryan
Pat
Daniel Webster
Menry Clay
White House
William Jennings Bryan
Rev. Hills
Mr. Bryan
Hills
Wyoming
Newcastle
Jackson’s Hole
Cody
Pine Bluffs
Plains
John B. Osborne
Governor Carey
Carey
Alabama Congressman Oscar Underwood Enters Presidential Race
Washington, February 24. Representative Oscar Underwood of Alabama, House majority leader, formally enters the Democratic nomination race for president. Alabama Senator Bankhead, his manager, confirms Underwood is a candidate and active in the bid to win the nomination and the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
House
Washington
United States
Bankhead
Underwood
Resolution Orders Broad Inquiry Into Mommy Trust
In Washington on February 24 the House Banking and Currency Committee passed a resolution authorizing the investigation of the mommy trust. A second inquiry will probe potential anti trust law violations, announced by Chairman Clayton. A third resolution by Chairman Adamson targets railroad monopolies as part of a larger financial and industrial investigation.
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Hous
Washington, D. C
House
Man Clayton
Judiciary Committee
Adamson
Interstate Committee
Alrn
Cuban Veterans Threaten to Start Full Crisis in Cuba
Washington reports warn that Cuba faces a new crisis after the supreme court invalidated the law replacing Spanish sympathizers. Veteran leaders threaten disruption if the court reinstates displaced officials, testing President Gomes and prompting fears of U.S. intervention to uphold a republican government.
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Feland
Knox
Supreme Court
Veteran Association
Gomez
United States
Cuba
Gomes
Two Die In Mississippi River Boat Collision
A collision between the Morgan Liner Chalmette and a small ferry on the Mississippi River 60 miles downstream tonight caused two deaths. Passengers on the ferry narrowly escaped influence.
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New Orolana
Morgan
Miswigsippi River
Cabinet members mobilize to defend Taft against Roosevelts bid
Washington February 24. Cabinet officers secretly plot to campaign against Colonel Hoosewelt if he attacks Taft. Every member except Secretary Wilson plans to hit the stump once a direct challenge emerges. The group’s annual cabinet salaries total 96000 as they shift duties ahead of the convention.
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Twit
Meyer
Henry Cabot Longe
Roosevelt
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Taft
Lawrence Parents Arrested After Child Transport Riot
In Lawrence Massachusetts a riot broke out as authorities halted the export of thirty striking textile workers' children to Philadelphia. Police and militia captured the children at the railroad depot, arresting several adults while surrounding the station with infantry and cavalry to prevent rescues. The measure followed orders by Colonel Sweetser to stop the I W W strike committee from moving more children amid protests by families and workers.
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Industrial Workers of the World
Anc
Ole
Wen
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Coselet
War Department
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Fort Russel
Fort
D. A. Russell
Col. Dyer
BIG Rock Slide
Midland
Niger Hill
Madero
Tron
Doulas
McCord-Brady Company
McCord- Brady
William J. Bryan
Plains Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Salt Lake
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Teddy
Colonel Hoosewelt
Lawrence
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