Northern Mexico May Be An Independent Republic
Rumors spread among rebel leaders that if Torreon falls or federal forces hold it longer the north could break away to form an independent republic. Carranza and Villa reject any plan short of ousting Huerta, but talk of northern separation grows amid Torreon delays and a strengthened garrison. Observers note Chihuahua may host early moves as Carranza travels from the Pacific coast.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Torreon
Carranza
Villa
Riuerta
North
Congress Faces Global and Domestic Issues After Treaties
Washington reports specify the foreign relations committee will tackle the Nicara guan and Colombian treaties after ratification of general arbitration pacts. The panel must also support the president on Mexico policy amid calls from some senators for stronger action possibly including intervention.
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Washington
International
Congress
Senate
Mexico
Government recaptures Trou town advances toward Ouaneidin
Government forces on Tuesday recaptured the town of Trou south of Liherne from rebels. The victorious army pressed toward Ouaneidin where rebels led by Senator Nevilmiar Theodore had taken refuge after fleeing Cape Huaitien.
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Cape Huaitien
Trou
Liherne
Ouaneidinthe
Nevilmiar Theodore
Cape Jlaitien
Spokane Egg Recall Sparks City Crematory Delivery
Spokane officials received 168 cases of eggs imported from China that had been offered for sale in the city. The city bacteriologist estimated about 90,009,000 Bacillus bacteria in a sample egg, as the investigation moved forward with the voluntary disposal by a local produce company.
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Spokane
Wash
China
Illinois Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Woman Suffrage Act
The Illinois Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on the validity of the woman suffrage act. No decision will be issued before at least the April term of court.
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Springfield
Mllinois Supreme Court
Washington Secretary Opens Hearing on New Quarantine
Houston official Mafor 19 is slated to consider declaring an expanded quarantine on Hawaiian fruit and vegetables amid concerns over the Mediterranean fruit fly. The action aims to curb the spread of the pest and protect regional agriculture.
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Washington
Houston
British Subject Murdered at Juarez by Villa’s Men
Washington reports a British subject William S Benton was killed in Juarez by order of General Francisco Villa. The British ambassador and Secretary Bryan discussed it with President Wilson as a state department inquiry was ordered. News shocks officials who warned protection of foreigners was ignored. Fierce central west storms cause millions in damage across Ohio Illinois Indiana Missouri and Kansas with three deaths in St Louis.
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Washington
William S. Benton
Juarez
Francisco Villa
Cecil Spring-Rice
Bryan
Wilson
State Department
United States
Benton
Villa
Mexico
Chicago
Central West
Ohio
Iolinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
St. Louis
Edward Morgan Sentenced for Bank Fund Embezzlement
Mayville New York Edward Morgan former cashier of the First National bank of Jamestown was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to appropriating to his own use a fund he served as trustee.
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Mayville
N. Y
Edward Morgan
First National Bank of
Jamestown
Gaynor Daughter Engaged to Bedford Heir in Brooklyn
Mrs. William J. Gaynor widow of the late New York mayor announces the engagement of her daughter Helen to E. T. Bedford second son of Mr and Mrs F H Bedford of Brooklyn.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Helen
E. T. Bedford
F. H. Bedford
Brooklyn
Denver ruling finds MT&T without street use franchise
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company was found to operate without a legal right to use Denver streets and alleys in a Friday decision.
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Denver
Colo
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Investigation Ordered Into Killing of William Benton in Juarez
Secretary Bryan orders a full inquiry into the killing of British subject William S. Benton at Juarez. He will gather facts from all sources and send information to Britain. Villa’s version says Benton was armed and attacked. Benton was reportedly disarmed, court-martialed, and executed as an armed prowler.
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Washington
Bryan
William S. Benton
Juarez
State Department
General Vibla
Thomas PD. Edwards
George C. Carothers
Juareyz
Letcher
Villa
Alt. Carothers
Torreon
Edwards
Benton
Constitutionalist
Army
Chicago Millionaire Harness Figure Passes Away
Pasadena resident S W Allerton a Chicago financier and famed harness racing horse breeder died at his home Sunday. He was among the era’s best known names in the harness world.
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Pasadena
Cal
S. W
Allerton
Chicago
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