Huerta cabinet tension over Vergara killing shocks U S
Washington and City of Mexico reports detail US demands for punishment for Clemente Vergara American citizen slain near Hidalgo. Huerta foreign minister promises swift action while cabinet debates Benton case and Villa medical clearance. Mondell warns of Mexican policy risks. Austin dispatch confirms Vergara was shot not hanged.
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City
Mexico
Clemente Vergara
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Bryan
United States
Hidalgo
Letelier
Vergara
Benton
Mondell
Wyoming
House
Dies
Texas
Ainey
Wilson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Letcher
Villa
William S. Benton
Borah Urges Strong Anti Monopoly Policy In Ohio Speech
Idaho Senator Borah told Ohio Republicans at a luncheon that open war on monopolies is needed and called for remedies not palliatives. He attacked Progressive leaders Beveridge and Perkins for supporting regulation over bold action and urged GOP rejuvenation as a genuinely progressive party.
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Columbus
United States
Borah
Idaho
Ohio
Beveridge
Indiana
George W. Perkins
New York
Republican Party
Well Known Smelting Man Dies in Calumet
J B Cooper of Hubbell a leading smelting man and superintendent of Calumet and Hecla copper smelting plants died here of cancer.
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Calumet
Mich
J. B. Cooper
Hubbell
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Guilty Plea in Florida Land Frauds Case
Two agents from Floridan Fruit Lands faced federal court in Kansas City Missouri and pleaded guilty to conspiracy in selling lands in the livergrades of Florida. HH Martin and J Dorders admitted involvement in the land fraud scheme.
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Kansas City
R. HH. Martin
J. Dorders
Floridan Fruit Lands Company
Livergrades
Florida
Vanderbilt Cup Auto Race Won by Ralph de Palma at Santa Monica
Ralph de Palma drove a Mercedes 294.035 miles in 3 hours 61 minutes 41 seconds to win the Vanderbilt cup at Santa Monica California on February 28. Barney Oldfield finished second in a Mercer with a daring surge at death curve. George Joermann surprised by finishing high amid a strong field.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Ralph de Palma
Mercedes
Barney Oldfield
Mercer
de Palma
Oldfield
George Joermann
Touraine
Joermnann
Olifield
Carlson
Cooper
Jourmain
Janette
Te Palma
Grand Stand
Wagner
Spencer Wishart
Taft Endorses Wilson Yet Cautions Against Intervention in Mexico
Former President Taft spoke at the National Geographic Society in Washington on March 3 warning against U S intervention in Mexico. He argued the cost in lives and money would be enormous with doubtful benefits, noting military garrisoning, guerrilla pursuit, and long-term burdens on the treasury. Taft later joined President Wilson at a White House luncheon.
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Washington
Taft
National Geographic Society
Mexico
Irolosgor Taft
Wilson
White House
Taft'e Ealla
Nun Killed by Boiler Explosion at Georgetown Convent
Sister Mary Borgia Campbell of the Visitation convent in Georgetown died from injuries after a boiler in the kitchen exploded. The water had frozen and the heat from lighting a fire caused the blast.
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Washington
Mary Borgia Campbell
Visitation Convent
Georgetown
New Counterfeit $10 Bill Reported by Secret Service
Washington February 25 the Secret Service announced a new counterfeit ten dollar note with serial D46792096. The note is a 1001 series imitation and described as fairly good.
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Washington
Secret Service
Noted Cartoonist Tenniel Dies in London at 94
Sir John Tenniel, longtime leading British cartoonist famed for his Civil War Lincoln caricature, died in London at age ninety four. He was the dean of political cartoonists with decades of continuous service and little holiday. His earlier rancor over Lincoln faded after the president’s death.
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London
England
Sir John Tenniel
Sir John
Abraham Lincoln
Tenniel
Lincoln
Explosion at Rummelnburg Antline Factory Kills Fifteen
Fifteen workers died and four were seriously injured when an explosion collapsed the anti line factory in Rummelnburg a Berlin suburb. Rescue crews recovered bodies and searched debris for missing workers.
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Berlin
Rummelnburg
Ning
Ten-Pound Boy for Doctor Wiley at Pure Food Home
A ten-pound boy arrived at the Washington home of Doctor Harvey W. Wiley on Thursday. The newborn is named John Preston Wiley, marking a notable addition to the Pure Food pioneer's family.
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Doctor Wiley
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
House of
FLEE SCARLET FEVER Misa Ona Reno Dies Saving Patients
In Champaign Urbana 700 students fled to their homes amid a scarlet fever scare at the University of Illinois. Misa Ona Reno a nurse in training died aiding patients while volunteering in isolation. Mrs Henry L Lingren widow of Urbana noted as the other victim. A university health chairman urged students to attend classes. The state health board said the situation was under control and quarantine was not in effect.
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Champaign
State Board of Health
University of Miinois
University
Urbana
Mise Ona Reno
Julia K E. Burnham
Henry L. Lingren
Misa Reno
J. Cater
Princeton
BE. A. Hardt
Dynamiter Found Guilty In Kenosha Trial
George Koscak was found guilty by a Kenosha circuit court jury after a 22 hour deliberation. The Austrian laborer was charged with transporting dynamite from Racine to Kenosha to destroy the home of Jerry W Decoy, a Kenosha board of health member and plant manager. Unders to Wisconsin law he faces three to ten years in state prison.
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Kenosha
Wis
George Koscak
Racine
Jerry W
Wisconsin
Woman Guilty of Murder in Five-Hour Trial
Mrs Cynthia Buffum of Little Valley New York is found guilty of the murder in the first degree of her husband Willis Buffum and her daughter Laura Buffum. The jury deliberated five hours and twenty minutes. Attorneys will seek a new trial as she remains composed after conviction.
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Little Valley
N. Y
Cynthia Dufftrm
Buffum
Willis
Norris
Laura
Evansville Athlete Hans Rohr Dies After Operation
Evansville Indiana February 26 Hans Rohr a Houston athlete preparing for an international swimming meet died here after an operation He had arrived for his mother’s funeral.
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Evansville
Ind
Hans Rohr
Houston
Tex
Lie
Philadelphia
Rapldan
Leith
Scotland
Delaware
Waterloo
San Francisco
To Name U. S. Bank Body in April
Washington reports that the committees responsible for implementing the currency law will not report before April 1. The president plans to announce the membership of the federal reserve board at that time.
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U. S
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Governor Glynn Denies Senate Candidacy Reports
Albany reports quote Governor Glynn saying he is not a candidate for any office when asked about rumors that D. I. Malone of the New York port collection had named him for senator. The remark clarifies current political speculation in the state capital.
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Albany
N. Y
Glynn
D. I. Malone
New York
Secretaries of County Fairs Gathered From Readable Sources
A Western Newspaper Union dispatch lists county fair dates and secretaries across the state. Entries name the county, date window, and secretary’s name and address, including Albion, Broken Bow, Chadron, Geneva, Omaha, and many others with Sept or Oct windows.
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Union News Servicg
Board of Agriculture
Weide Cole
J. Vaughn
Rance
Boyd
Toone
David Craig
Albion
Brown
Ged
Yields
Alnaworth
Butler
He. McGamb, Jr
David City
Buffalo
O. Gd. Smith
Kearne Chase
W. G
Truers
Cheyenne
P. Chambers
Sidney
Unny
R. A. Burkit
City Center
Cuming
Tetly
Wisner
Custen-Rept Iear
Dolly F. Bush
Broken Haw
Laweae
Gio
C. Snow
Chadron
Dawson
Iis
J. C. Va Horn
Legneion
Dodge
Henry Bell
Scrlhneer
Miargott
Noone
Dougie
McAnde
Omaha
Tiindy
Jenseph Nadon
Franklin
Krontler
Cheney
Ville
Yurhas
Limsey
Bonves Iy Thigr
C. Ic
Bimery
Beatrice
Grey
Si. J
Hurranthl
Greeey
Hall
A. M. Con
Pat Jefferson
O. HL. Sollenberger
Parsury
Jotneen
Villars
Teouneen
Raerney
EB. Trough
Ikelthh
T. S. Woodward
A Nace R. M. Peyton
Creighton Iow
Tali
Jerey Carrig
Codnihie
Townes
A. Schappel
Pee Sent
HE Ball
Saunders
Gece 'Phakent
Waar Scotts
A. B. Wodd
Ger'“Beward
Wm. HH. Smith
Gasoline Demand Surges Outpace of Supply Warns Industry
The article notes a rapid rise in gasoline use tied to motor cars and warns that crude oil output has not kept pace. Imports rose from 15 million gallons in 1905 to 80 million in 1912, with 100 million projected for 1918. Refiners face pressure as costs surge and lighter fractions gain value.
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London Times
America
France
California
Farming methods and market shifts noted by local editor
F. A. Scherzinger of Nelson argues that businesslike farming, smarter tenants, and proactive landowners win in modern agriculture. He cites rising land values, the need for new methods, and better markets. The report also notes hog cholera losses in St Libory and advice on vaccination and sanitary care. Dr Bessey visits Arizona for plant life study.
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F. A. Scherzinger
Nelson
Nuckolls County
St. Libory
Eigin
Vacuum pump with valveless design explained
The valveless vacuum pump lifts liquid via two three lobe impellers working like gear parts. The impellers do not contact each other or chamber walls. return water atop the impellers provides a sufficient seal. The Naquidid flow path is shown by arrows.
Coal and metal production and crafts in early 20th century reports
Berlin uses briquets for a third of its coal. Lesa quickaliver output rose in the US last year. Arizona set high gold silver copper lead and zinc records. Bolivia remains a top tin producer with Malay sources. Granulated glass as wood preservative gains England success. Shasta coal field in Germany shows 18 blazing veins. Utah copper output topped 1912 record. Vienna hosts thriving book plate design engraving and etching with top craftsmen at work.
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Arizona
Industrial Building Opens at Nebraska Hospital for the Insane
Superintendent B Williams expects a new era at the Nebraska hospital for the insane with completion of a new industrial building and two modern buildings in use this summer. The complex will advance scientific curative methods and include hydropathy equipment.
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Asylum
Nebraska Hospital For the Insane
B. &. Williams
Spiral hinge uses gravity to close doors
A Washington DC inventor combines spiral metal strips with hinges to raise doors as they open and let them settle back to close softly. The design avoids slammed doors and requires no pneumatic assist, with rust resistant springs that lubricate automatically to prevent squeaking.
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Washington
D. C
Coating Steel Tools With Oil and Resin Mixture
An old home remedy suggests brushing ordinary machine oil on bright steel tools like plowshares or saw blades to keep them bright and prevent rust. For long storage, melt one pound of fresh lard with a walnut-sized lump of powdered resin to form a protective coating that shields surfaces from moisture for months.
New Drill for Excavating by F R Weathers in Houston
The Scientific American describes a drill by F R Weathers of Houston Texas for general use in rock and earth formations. It features multiple removable cutters secured ahead and independently replaceable, with a shank connected to the drill mechanism to force rotation and engage teeth with the material.
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Scientific American
F. R. Weathers
Houston
Tex
New Farm Tractor With Spiked Board Wheels
A novel farm tractor concept uses a pair of board spiked wheels mounted underneath a vehicle to travel soft soils and draw power from the car’s motor. This farm device aims to expand tillage capability across tender ground and leverage an existing engine for propulsion.
World iron ore supply seen lasting 360 years
Experts estimate at current consumption and using modern iron extraction methods that the world's known iron ore deposits will meet demand for about 360 years.
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