Government insists rush of troops is not invasion
Washington officials publicly say the mobilization is for field maneuvers while privately acknowledging a crisis atmosphere at the Mexican border. U S and Mexican leaders discuss the tension as Diaz remains in Mexico City and De La Barra and Limantour travel between capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limantour
de la Barra
Washington
Cayetano Romero
England
Germany
Mexico
United States
Diaz
Taft
Chihuahua
Gustavo Madero
Wilson
Diasmerin
Mar
Chalm
Diag
Determination of Aged Man Ends in Death at Saloon
Charles Steffken 72, once wealthy, ended his effort to kill himself after repeated failed attempts. He sought cyanide, carbolic acid, chloroform and revolvers, twice being saved by a bartender. His body was found near Koch's saloon at Forty first and Wynkoop streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mar
Charles Steffken
Steffken
Koch
Noel
Tie
Himelf
Mia
Corus Kildow
Pacific Pailroad
Oyan
Robert J. Morris
Tw. Murphy
Murphy Ho
Morris
Niehaus
Hardly Respectable to Have Children
Washington writer Mrs. Belya Lockwood, a prominent woman lawyer, rejects Harriet Holt Dey’s proposal for seven year marriage leases to curb divorces. She argues modern society pressures would erode family life and vows no woman who refuses to rear a family should marry, calling the lease idea idiotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Belya Lockwood
Harriet Holt Dey
New York
Army to Advertise for West Point Cadets in 38 States
May 2 special examination will fill 129 cadet vacancies across 38 states. Izaak Wood, chief of staff, orders nationwide testing to boost academy capacity, noting 128 slots remained unfilled after the January exam and one cadet resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaae Wood
Paft
United States Army
Military Academy
War Department
Department
Military
Western Army of Liberation Defeated in Baja California
Mexicali March 8 Without a shot fired the Army of Liberation failed to establish a socialist republic in Lower California. Insurgents distrust Leyva and Berthold leaders, and key figures Turner and the Los Angeles junta face resignations and withdrawal of support. Desertions loom as U S troops bar further crossings.
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Mexicali
Mar
Army of Liberation
California
Leyva
Berthold
John K. Turner
Los Angeles
United States
Diaz
Leyva Han
Turner
Wash
Four Bis Is Sufficient For Ideal Husband
Zellenople Pennsylvania reports fifty two of fifty seven wives answered Rev Dr Littell on what makes an ideal husband. The replies praised cash for fun but warned against clubs with sideboards. Household duties from cooking to baby care were expected. wives wished the pay envelope intact and a weekly allowance of 50 cents for recreation.
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Zellenople
Mar
Littell
Zellenople United
Daughter of German Ambassador Plans March 27 Marriage
The German ambassador and Countess Von Barnstorff invite the marriage of their daughter Countess Lukelexandia Von Barnstorff to Count Raymond Portales a attaching to the German embassy. The ceremony is set for the afternoon of March 27 with a departure for Europe on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiid Walington
Mar
von Bernatorff
Lukelexandia von Barnstorff
Raymond Portales
Europe
Four youths held for perjury in oleomargarine case
Four young women and a man admitted under oath they gave perjured testimony for their employers Peter K and R K Beimle who were convicted of moonshining. One woman became hysterical and fainted for about two hours in Judge Landis court in Chicago.
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Chicago
Mar
Landis
United States
Alstrict Court
Peter K
R. K. Beimle
Taft to Review Pardon Appeals for Walsh and Moree
President Taft leaves for Atlanta and will consider pardon appeals for John K. Walsh and Charles W. Moree. Walsh awaits parole next September with doubts about his life in prison. Moree has served a year of a one year sentence.
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Washington
Mar
Taft
Atlanta
John K. Walsh
Charles W. Moree
Walsh
Moree
New York Central Cuts Quarterly Dividend Amid Interstate Debate
The New York Central announces a reduced quarterly dividend from 2 1 2 to 1 1 4 percent. President Brown states the cut aligns with Interstate Commerce Commission action and notes further economies will be pursued if justified.
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New York
Mar
New York Central
Brown
Pateg
Turnbull Women Lose Out In Baldwin Case
In Los Angeles on March 8 the jury ruled there was no marriage between Mrs. Turnbull and Baldwin and Beatrice Anita Turnbull was not Baldwin's legitimate child. The trial, one of California’s most protracted and sensational, featured grilling of Mrs. Turnbull on the stand and illustrated the turner’s notorious character. The Turnbull attorneys announced plans to appeal to the state supreme court. Beatrice Anita Turnbull is described as pretty and attractive, with Beatrice’s prominence noted during the trial.
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Los Angeles
Baldwin
Turnbull
Beatrize
Anita Turnbull
Supreme Court
California
Elinor Glyn admires New York vigor and American romance
Mrs Elinor Glyn author of Three Weeks returning from the United States on the Lusitania praises New Yorks atmosphere and the vigorous American man while contrasting New York romance and social mores with motherhood, housekeeping and education in her impressions from America.
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London
Mar
Elinor Glyn
United States
Geome
America
New York
New Yorker
Fifth Avenue
Thirty Macedonians Deportation After Overcrowded Study
Thirty debarred Macedonian aliens who arrived February 24 on the North German Lloyd liner Frankfort from Bremen were sent to Baltimore today and placed aboard the steamer Malin to be returned to Bremen. They had intended to work at a slaughterhouse in Indianapolis but immigration officials found the Indianapolis labor market overcrowded and denied landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frankfort
Breman
Haltimora
Bremen
India
Indianapolis
Breau
Unclear Japanese Threat Rumor Sparks Border Mobilization
San Antonio reports 20 000 troops massed at the Mexican border and fleets moved south as wartime rumors circulate about Japan seeking a base near California. General Duncan notes mobilization proceeds regardless of implications while New York analysts outline three possible war department aims.
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Mexico
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
United States
Honolulu
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Duncan
Department of Texas
New York
Wall Street
War Department
Washington
Stricken Blind at a Funeral After Novel Sight Loss
Oliver Niehaus, blind for three days, watched the coffin of Mrs. Matt Murphy and suddenly lost sight. He felt a surge of pain and described sparks in his eyes as he realized the lights seemed off. Relatives attended him as he trembled and cried that he should not have come.
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St. Louia
Mar
Oliver Niehaus
Mre
Matt Mure Phy
Niehaus
Morris
Bre Ome
Herman Niehaus
B. G. Benson
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Bahia de Todos Santos
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