Rebels Hold Americans As Hostages In Sonora Rail Office
Twenty five Americans including U S Consul Thomas D Edwards were confined inside the Mexican Northwestern railroad offices in Juarez for nearly two hours by armed rebels over a disputed five thousand dollar check for gold ore export duties. Colonel Pascual Orozco arrived and ordered the release of minor employees. railroad officials remained briefly, then were freed after agreeing to honor the check.
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Taggart Admits Memory Fails on 1904 Campaign Figures
George B Cortelyou will chair the Senate committee hearing on 1904 campaign expenditures next Friday. Tom Taggart testified July 9 that his memory failed about the figures and speculated he was a contributor.
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Senate Committee
Royals Clash as Portugal Royalists Attack Chaves
In Portugal royalists lose fifty killed and two hundred wounded at Chaves and seize Cabeceiras de Basto before government troops prepare bombardment. Monarchists led by two captains push from Ciudad Rodrigo toward Almeida while republicans face heavy losses and emergency measures pass in the chamber.
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Gus Karger Mentioned As Hilliles' Successor
Washington July 9 Gus J Karger of Cincinnati is likely to succeed Charles Dewey Hilles as secretary to the president. No official confirmation yet but White House talks indicate Karger is the preferred choice. Hilles resigns effective next Saturday night. Carmi Thompson of Ohio is also mentioned.
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Cincinnati
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Ohio
Appeals for Aid From Remote Settlements in Mexico
Mormon colonists at Colonia Moreelos and Colonia Oaxaca near Agua Prieta, Sonora, resist rebel demands and appeal to Washington. Most residents are American citizens who have armed themselves and vow to defend their property and lives if rebels advance.
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Rebels Near Colonia Morelos Threaten Oaxaca
Juarez Mexico July Colonel Pascual Orozco Sr in command of the garrison orders foreigners not to be molested. A serious phase is the lack of communication between Casas Grandes and insurrecto bands threatening Colonia Morelos and Colonia Oaxaca. Fear rebels near Colonia Morelos may precipitate trouble before orders reach their chief.
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Garibaldi Resigns as Sonora Defender Leader
AGUA PRIETA Mexico July 9 General Giuseppe Garibaldi grandson of the famous Italian liberator today resigned as commander of the volunteers recruited by the Mexican government to repel the rebel invasion of Sonora. The move underlines the selling plight of the government defense effort in Sonora.
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Mexico
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Sonora
Mexican Government Plans Use of Airplanes Against Rebels
In San Antonio on July 9 the Mexican government announced aircraft will be used to route rebels. Two planes, each for two men, will carry ammunition to the governor of Torreon.
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Italian Troops Capture Misratah After Tripoli Battle
Italian forces engaged in a severe afternoon battle at Tripoli and achieved a brilliant victory plus the capture of Misratah, a town 120 miles east of Tripoli.
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Wholesale Poisoning Ends a Family Feast
Mystery surrounds a mass poisoning at a Canady family reunion in Garfield near Augusta Georgia. Mack Canady and several relatives fell ill including Tillman Canady and Henry Corena with three deaths among the victims. Authorities and specialists from Augusta treated patients as a wide investigation probes whether tainted ice cream or another poison was involved.
State Fast Losing Ground In Fight on Harry Thaw
White Plains July 9 The state’s bid to keep Harry K Thaw cued to Matteawan asylum faltered as Supt John W Russell testified Thaw is not paranoid but constitutionally inferior He said Thaw shows no urge to escape and would be dangerous if released while the attorney general pressed for the return asserting unsound mind and unrecovered status and consented to differ if needed
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Miners Killed in Cadeby Blast After Rescue Efforts
In Cadeby England a double explosion at Cadeby colliery and a later blast killed seventy five miners and left many missing. Rescue teams sought comrades trapped by the flames and gas as officials and inspectors assessed the disaster amid courtroom testimony about witnesses and causation.
Hilles Chosen National Chairman for Taft Republicans
Taft selects Secretary Hilles as chairman of the Republican National Committee after a brief White House meeting. James B. Reynolds named secretary. Carmi Thompson from Ohio may succeed Hilles if he resigns. Daugherty and Sanders slated for campaign roles as New York hosts the launching.
Ultimatum Taft or Fight at Iowa Republican Convention
Governor B F Carroll of Des Moines declares progressives must endorse President Taft or risk a fight as they prepare to control the state Republican convention. George W Clarke and other officials attended a conference where a progressive platform was drafted, with candidates endorsed but no name mentioned.
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Tony's Blow Out Is Swell Affair
A lavish Ritz London party drew 250 guests including Princes George and Christopher of Greece and diplomats. Performers Martinelli Karsavina and Nijinsky appeared as the ballroom boasted roses and red carnation decor. The Ritz chef prepared a supreme supper for an elite English society gathering.
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Aerial ace Rene Bedel killed in monoplane crash
July 9 Mourmelon la Grand France Rene Bedel veteran airman and Pommera cup holder died when his monoplane hit telegraph wires near Mourmelon la Grand during maneuvers. He fell to the ground and the engine crushed him after the craft capsized in haze. Thousands of French troops witnessed the accident.
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