Mexico unrest eases as Huerta tightens grip in Sonora
In Sonora the rebel governor Alberto Puentes surrendered to Gen Hidalgo at Aguas Calientes, strengthening Huerta's provisional government. A court probe on Madero and Suarez deaths led to Mariano Laque's arrest. Felix Diaz formally accepts the Mexican presidential candidacy. Madero's body is laid to rest at San Pedro de Los Pinos. Foreign minister De La Barra to reshuffle consular posts.
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Francisco Madero
San Pedro de Los Pinos
National Palace
de la Barra
Nares Reinet
Denate Overrides Veto Now Up To The House
Washington March 1 The Webb liquor bill prohibiting shipment of liquor into dry territories was repassed in the senate yesterday over President Taft's veto by 63 to 21. Debate affirmed constitutional belief and argued the measure outlawed liquor and set conditions for interstate commerce. final vote on overriding the veto was 72 to 9 after Taft's veto message. Senator McCumber and Kenyon urged repassage while Paynter and Percy supported the President.
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Washington
Webb
Senate
Taft
iAttorney
Wickersham
Kers
McCumber
Congress
Kenyon
Paynter and
Percy
Masked Bandits Hit Freight Train Near Williamson
Masked men halted a Norfolk & Western fast freight at Alwick West Virginia. Two bandits were wounded in a gun duel as they fired into freight cars. The three attackers fled up a mountain as posses chase through the mountains.
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Huntingdon
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
Alwick
Williamson
Deputies Arrest Men in Local Shooting Incident
J D Weaser, a white man, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Leonard McCulloch for carrying a concealed pistol and assault with intent to kill after a shooting at a black man last Saturday night. Deputy Lile McCulloch arrested Jim Garth, a black man, for drunkenness and abusing language following a prior shooting by Tim Guire.
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J. D. Weaser
Leonard McCulloch
Lile McCulloch
Jim Garth
Tim Guire
Garth
Cotton Market Prices Decline in Corrected Report
Corrected figures from Jones Cotton Co show Middling at 117-8 and Good Middling at 121-8 with String middling at 12. Market observers note adjustments to earlier quotations amid trading activity.
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Jones Cotton Co
Immigrant Agency Opens in Harrisburg to Aid Settlers
Washington reports that an agency of the Land and Industrial Department has opened in Harrisburg to attract settlers and locate industries for the Southeastern territory served by the Southern Railway Mobile and Ohio lines. W. B. Price, promoted to head the Harrisburg office, will supervise outreach across north of the Potomac east of the Ohio and into Eastern Canada. His mission focuses on guiding new settlers and industrial prospects to the region as part of a broader railroad led development push.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Land and Industrial Department
Harrisburg
W. B. Price
Western
St. Louis
M. W. Richards
Land and Industrial
Opal Tied Swindler in Huntsville Robbery Inquiry
A Black man known as a fortune teller and called Dr. was arrested by Officer Bell and handed to Decatur authorities. A loose opal and papers found on him suggest possible links to the Smith robbery in Huntsville, where an unset opal was among stolen diamonds.
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Bell
Decatur
Smith
Huntsville
Decatur Chickens Break Records With Five Eggs
The Decaturs raise chickens, with a local fowl reportedly laying five eggs at once. Owner J. J. Solomon of the Golden Goose claims a hen produced an egg containing three eyes, one inside, as a remarkable exhibition.
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J. J. Solomon
Pretty Easter Window Displays Light Up Decatur Shops
Early this year the merchants unveil Easter decorations with Samuel Spielberger featuring among the prettiest windows in Decatur. The display focuses on men’s goods, but women who adore beauty are invited to view the shopfronts.
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Waster
Samuel Spielberger
Cad Butter Examinations Spark Federal Prosecutions
Chicago authorities report more than 260000 pounds of butter in cold storage adulterated with over 16 percent water. Federal officials say the findings will lead to about a score of prosecutions in federal courts.
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Chicago
Hobson Heads House Inquiry On Woman Suffrage Question
Congress forms a sub committee led by Representative Hobson to study whether equal suffrage should come via constitutional amendment or state action. Porter and Tribble join the inquiry aiming for a report before the next session. Hobson favors equality and will participate in suffrage events.
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Washington
Congress
Hobson
House
Porter
Pennsylvania
Tribble
Georgia
Rosalie Jones Mason
Dixon Line
Decision of Jury Awaited in Park Bank vs L N Railroad
The National Park Bank suit against the L N railroad for 150000 ended testimony and arguments today with the jury receiving the case this afternoon. Judge Wert gave charges near 4 p m. Attorney Burr closed for the plaintiff at 245 p m. The suit concerns alleged railroad aid to a cotton firm in a past failure.
Convicts Tried Jail Break By Digging From Iron Bed
In Montgomery on Thursday night several life prisoners at the county jail attempted to escape by digging through a weak wall behind a vent to the outer section. Deputy Warden L M Tea gue had placed the men that evening for transfer. Guards uncovered the digging and moved the inmates to stronger cells.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
L. M. Teague
Harness Repair Department At Wyker And Son Firm
John D. Wyker and Son establish a harness repair department with Joe Brown handling repairs. The note promises good workmanship at fair prices.
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John D. Wyker & Son
Joe Brown
Ulzer Name in Effort to Free Thaw Connects Clark to Bribe Probe
Albany March 1 Governor Bulzer's inquiry heard Horace A Hoff man testified that William F Clark, former secretary of the committee, was recommended by Alfred Henry Lewis to perform a mission for Harry K Thaw in Utica. Hoff man said he paid $100 to Clary for a proposed action and that Hoff man received $25,000 from Thaw. He denied any use of the governor's name in the Thaw effort and said no money was paid to Dr John W Russell on Thaw's behalf. Hoff man entered the committee room after being sought for days and said he had been in Philadelphia.
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John W. Russell
Matieawan~ Hospital
John N. Anhut
New York
Hoffman
Thaw
Anhut
Russell
Anbut
Finid
Philadelphia
Livingston
Sir John
Africa
Adventues with the Great African Teacher in London
London on March 19 marks the centenary of David Livingstone with Sir John Kirk the lone survivor of his party recalling Africa exploits at Seven Oaks. Sir John recounts dangers with hippopotamus jaws, Livingstone’s fearlessness, efforts to end slave trade on the East Coast, and railway plans for Uganda and the Nile region as the centenary event approaches.
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London
David Livingston
John Kirk
John
Seven Oaks
Africa
Livingston
Westminster Abbey
Uganda
Niagra
Shire
Sir John
Bartle Frere
Earle Frere
Bir “Ll
Aes N Recovers From Several Days Illness
Aes N has recovered sufficiently to be out after several days of illness.
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Aes
Russian Pianist Tina Lerner To Play At Athens College
Miss Tina Lerner the Russian pianist will perform at the Athens College Athens Ohio on the evening of March 65 with tickets at one dollar She was born in 1890 in Odessa and studied at the Moscow Conservatory before touring Germany and America.
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Misa Tina Lerner
Athens College
Athens
Aia
Miss Lerner
Odessa
Russia
Rudolf Helm
Conservatory of the Philharmonic
Moscow
Moscow Oe Society
Germany
America
Bank of Commerce Opens in Decatur with Strong Start
The Bank of Commerce began operations this morning in Decatur, drawing public confidence. Deposits surpassed $75,000 as the new institution launched, signaling prosperity from the outset. The facilities are neat and convenient, reflecting a long record of care and efficiency by its officials.
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Bank of Commerce
Decaturs
Buttreys Announces Monday Morning Sale for Ladies
Advertisement invites ladies to a sale opening Monday morning at 9. Buttrey promises what he advertised and urges the buying public to attend.
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Buttrey's
Buttrey
Body of Unidentified Man Found Near Bridge Junction
The partly decomposed body of a white man about 35 was found yesterday morning near Bridge Junction in the water by a section gang. A bullet entry at the base of the skull suggests murder and a wire bale tied to the feet indicates an effort to sink the body. No valuables were found, hinting at robbery. identity remains uncertain.
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Memphis
Bridge Junction
Police Court Fines In Decature Case
A white man named Reach and a black man named Johnson were fined $3.60 each by Mayor Wolcott this morning in Decature police court. Four branks were each fined $6 plus costs.
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Reach
Johnson
Wolcott
Decature
Ruth Hubbs Granted Judgment in Court Suit
The case of Ruth Hubbs versus Miss Ruth McCleary flubbs was heard yesterday by Judge Wert. The plaintiff was awarded ninety dollars and sixty cents.
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Ruth Hubbs
Ruth McCleary Flubbs
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