United States to seek explanation of anti American remarks
Washington protests Mexico over alleged anti American statements by Juan Azcona private secretary to President Madero. Ambassador Wilson seeks authentication and whether Azcona spoke with authority to warn that such remarks may inspire hostility toward Americans in Mexico. Juarez port closure report notes no command authority and continued supplies. Rebels cut import duties to five tenths to fund invasion plans against Chihuahua and Mexico City. A work train will repair Gomez frontier lines as Juarez awaits further action.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Juan Sanches Ageona
Madero
Wilson
Mexico City
State Department
Azcona
Juarez
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Juares
Gomez Will Hante
Denver Welcomes First Chinaman and Negress Marriage
Yee Sing Kee and Mia wed in Denver marking a first for the city’s license book. Justice Ellis B Thrush officiated as Kee, once a Pueblo resident, and Mia plan to run a Pueblo restaurant together. Kee praised the union and Mia spoke of their love as the world’s better off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Yee Sing Kee
Mia
Anna Garth
Ellis B. Thrush
Kee
Pueblo
Garth
Canon City
Americans Rescued at Velardena Reports to President
Fifty three Americans bottled up at Velardena for days are safe, per reports to President Madero from the federal commander who reached the town today. Francisco De La Barra, ex provisional Mexico president, arrived in Paris and declined the France ambassador post to resume law practice in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Velardena
Madero
Paris
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Switzerland
France
Go mez declines Juarez provisional presidency claim
Go mez says he will not go to Juarez to assume the provisional presidency of Mexico. He notes he is not directing Vasquistas operations and is not implicated beyond having his name used by revolutionists. If Americans at Presidio face danger, General Duncan would dispatch troops from Texas.
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San Antonio
Texas
Gomez
Juarez
Mexico
Presidio
Ojiniga Mexico
Duncan
Department of Texas
Hunger of Children Used by Textile Trust in Strike Tactics
Special correspondence from Washington reports a new tactic by a textile trust using hunger of children to force parents back to work. Charitable groups arranged for Lawrence area children to be cared for in private homes beyond the city to deter strikers. Several children were sent to New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, giving parents renewed resolve as bread shortages weighed.
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Washington
On Trust
el Fo Lawrence
Lawrence
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Dastardly Methods Of Wyoming Tribune Exposed
The Leader defends its independence against the Wyoming Tribune, arguing business and politics must be kept separate. A letter from the Tribune advertises the paper to eastern advertisers while accusing rivals, and the Leader pledges to reveal alleged deceit in business tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Tribune
Arief
Cheyenne
Wyoming Tribune
Strike Envelops Britain as 1 Million Miners Idle
London February 29 Upwards of three quarters of a million coal miners stopped work by 2 pm and more may join before nightfall. Premier Asquith proposed a minimum wage with guard measures and sought to force minority owners to comply as talks continued with government officials and miners delegates.
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London
Asquith
Tradoa
George Asquith
Board of Trade
General Labor
Bose of Commons
Foreign Office
Adequith
Bath Tub Trust Men Are Turned Loose
Detroit on February 29 reports United States Judge Angell acquitted seven defendants in the bath tub conspiracy case. The remaining defendants signaled willingness to sue the case through and were also ready for acquittal.
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Detroit, Mich
United Staten
Angell
House congratulates China on new government
The House by unanimous consent adopted a resolution congratulating the people of China on assuming the responsibilities of a new government. The action was led by Regent Subeer and reported from Washington. The measure emphasizes goodwill toward China and the establishment of stable governance.
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China
Dani Washington
Mutiny and Fires Rock Peking Amid Yuan Shi Kai Crisis
In Peking Yuan Shi Kai’s troops mutinied at eight last night. Fires raged beyond the forbidden city as looting spread, with foreigners safe but Americans refugees at the legation. Willard D. Straight and his wife evacuated records and valuables as danger loomed.
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Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Legation
Legations
Yuan
Nanking
Forbidden City
Foreign Chinese Board
Willard D. Straight
Mukden
Mutiny Report From Peking Cited By London Desk
Peking dispatches claim mutinous troops left the city after orders were halted. Yuan Shikai and Nanking delegates dispute the uprising. No fortifications were injured. London reports say mutiny stemmed from cuts to pay or orders to cut off pig failed.
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Peking
Yuan Siu Kai
Nanking
London
Daily Mafia
Pigfaila
Strangers Die After Trains Hit Them West of Green River
A man and woman described as a couple were killed while on the Union Pacific tracks six miles west of Green River Wyoming as two trains approached from different directions. They failed to notice an eastbound passenger train and were struck by the pilot of No Ten, hurled onto the freight train, and died instantly. Letters to California addresses were found among their effects, and they were identified as cooks seeking work. A railroad board conducted an inquiry at Green River on February 20 1942 and rendered a verdict.
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Union Pacific
Green River
Mulroney
No. Ten
Roland Rameey
San Diego
Calif
Dertha Sherman
Teralto
Sam Diego County
Idaho
Railroad Company
Wyo
G. M. van Horn
Douglas Good Roads Convention Draws Cheyenne Support
A crowd gathered at the Laramie County Good Roads association meeting at the courthouse. President Emery led the session and urged strong Cheyenne representation at the Douglas convention. The secretary reported 81.85 balance after 219 receipts, with 106.35 spent on advertising and postage. Volunteers were named to travel to Douglas for auto rides and an airing of road-work plans, with more to join.
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Court House
Laramie
Metimery
Douglas
Theu
PFBR
Dikedine
Paul Karker
David Nimmel
Wimnery
Dan Barkedale
Birn Sage
Dr. Barber
Bint
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Republic
Chihauhuu
Chinaman
Negress
Colorado
de la Barra
Textile Trust
Leader
W. C. Deming
Tribune Pub
J. H. Wallon
Business Mer. and Secy
Adv
Dally
Beml-Weekly
The
Voorhees Rubber Co
Chicago
Buechner Jewelry Co
Onu. P
Pekin
Grainger
G. M. van Iforn
Douglas Good Roads Convention
Laramie County Association
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