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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1913

Page

3

Lind Ends Peace Efforts in Mexico City Departure

John Lind’s diplomatic mission ends abruptly as he leaves Vera Cruz for Washington after a brief farewell with Foreign Minister Gambon. Officials say the American embassy will stay, Lind is escorted home, and no immediate shift in Mexico’s government is claimed. A separate report notes the murder of American-linked von Thaden son and British subject Arthur Lawton at a Michoacan ranch.

City Mexico John Lind Lind Washington Vera Crys Gamboa William Bafard Hale Mexico City Japan Mr. Lind MA Gambon Vera Cruz United States Foreign Relatons Department Latin America von Thaden Arthur Lawton Eduardo Iturbide Michoacan Lawton Zohn Nuttett San Francisco Mexican National Museum Wilson Capitol Lindin Affairea O'Shaughnessy Huerta Hayes Hayeson Diaz Congress Cials

Old Time Telegraphers Meet in Detroit Reunion

Detroit hosts the thirty-second annual reunion of the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical association. President BH. J. Kinngean of Detroit called the event to order this morning. Activities through Thursday include automobile and boat rides a banquet and various entertainments. The group comprises former telegraphers from twenty-five years ago including presidents and general managers of railroads.

Detroit Mich BH. J. Kinngean Old Time ‘Telegraphers ® and Historical Association

President Wilson Readied Policy On Mexico Crisis

President Wilson will deliver a message detailing a noninterference policy with Mexico, refusing arms for Huerta and proposing to strengthen border patrols if needed. He cites Hayes precedent and sets out terms for armistice and a constitutional election while avoiding U.S. direct force.

Congressional Doings In Washington Ledger

Washington August 26 The Senate persists with tariff debate while the House lobby committee extends its probe. Democrats hold a caucus on a currency bill as the Judiciary committee considers charges against Judge Smory.

Washington The Senate House Judiciary Committee Smory

Refuse to Alter Bill Secretary McAdoo Denies Compromise

Washington August 26 The administration stands firm on the currency bill opposing changes from the Chicago bankers conference The president and Secretary McAdoo reject any compromise and Senator Owen disputes the Chicago resolutions He likens banker control to a fox in a chicken yard The House Democratic caucus approves a paper based on agricultural products for banking purposes and extends note maturity to ninety days to settle key issues.

Washington Wilson McAdoo Congress National Conference of Bankers Chicago Tust New York George M. Reynolds Owen Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Bankera To & Fox Baatea Ag House Democratic Banking and Currency Committee

Roosevelt rejects any partial Progressives Republican amalgamation

Theodore Roosevelt told about 200 Chicago Progressives that he would not back any alliance with Republicans that waters down or abandons Progressive principles. He spoke at a Chicago Progressive Club luncheon on his return from the southwest, urging adherence to all Progressive tenets and the goal of real people’s rule.

Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Southwest Progressive Club Calonel Roosevelt Progressive Party

Governors Meet to Confer at Western Conference

Governors of nearly twenty states gather in Colorado Springs at the Antlers hotel for a five day session. Although conservation isn’t on the formal program, Governor Ammons of Colorado signals it will be a principal topic as western leaders seek support from eastern colleagues.

Colorado Springs Colo Antlers Hotel Ammons Colorado

Former Star Hurler Donahue Dies at 41 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia August 26 former star pitcher Frank L Donahue known as Red died at his home after a long illness He was forty one years old and once signed with the St Louis Nationals in 1890s.

Philadelphia Frank L Red”) Donahue Elo St. Louis Nationals

Two French Aviators Die in France and Prince Arthur Named Governor General

Versailles reports Lieu teant Sansever and Sapper Laforgue died at Villacoublay during an airplane wake. In London Daily Graphic notes Prince Arthur of Connaught will succeed his father as governor general of Canada.

Sansever Sapper Laforgue Lose Liven Villacoublay Versailles France Lieuteant Sansever Sapper Laforgue Prince Arthur London The Daily Graphic Prince Arthur of Connaught Duke of Connaught Canada

Police Refuse Ritchie CampBell Labor Day Fight Permit

Vancouver authorities turned down a Labor Day bout between Willie Ritchie and Ray Campbell citing Campbell’s poor showing in a recent fight. The sanction was withheld to block the scheduled match.

Ritchie Vancouver B.C Willie Ritchie Ray Campbell Campbell

World notes on tariff bill and currency debate

Washington reports Senator Simmons predicts passage of tariff and oil measures by Sept 16 after conference committee work. Admin currency bill gains strong backing in House, with Secretary Bryan endorsing it. debates over interlocking directorates and arbitration treaties noted, plus various regional political moves and public notices across cities.

Simmons Senate Finance Committee Washington Senate Conference Committee Wilson

Mexican Revolt and Murder Blaze Across World News

Embassy adviser John Jindia prepares to depart Vera Cruz after a brief notice amid suspected misreadings of his mission. In Mexico Paschal Orozco and peace commissioners were found shot in Huatla. Zapata allegedly killed them. Himalayan ascent reports reach. Italian climber Mario Piacenza claims summit of Numba Kum 22 000 feet. Militant suffragettes damage Criswick theater 60 000. Swedish fleet maneuvers as armored ship sinks a gunboat. German robbers kill a bank cashier in Wilhelmburg. Rogar Thompson, linked to Thaw escape, warns of revealing all if no rescue.

John Jindia Vera Cruz Mex Paschal Orozco Huatla Mexico Zapata

Paralyzed Woman in Sanitarium Threatened Amid Crisis

Mrs. Sarah Harris of New York drew attention that year by appealing to a star to kill her due to paralysis. She was threatened with death when a nearby fire cracked windows in her uptown sanitarium room. Two attendants found her and she pleaded not to be moved. She declared, This is the free chance I ve had to die.

Sarah Harris New York Star James

Umbrella and caffeine prejudice in Coca Cola critique

A humorous piece compares prejudiced reactions to umbrellas with criticisms of Coca Cola. It notes critics target caffeine as an excuse while ignoring tea and coffee caffeine, arguing the core issue is bias about who carries the umbrella. The author urges fairness in judging beverages.

Nottle Walia Thia Non William Noah Coca-Cola Ady

Fishermen from Fitchburg and Lowell visit Worcester lake

The report notes Poor American Hagon Barasysian of Fitchburg and Menad Estabobrakamasian of Lowell fished yesterday at Lake Chargogoggmanchaugagoggschaubunsgua near Worcester with their cousin Halijoman Saralaneroparanian, during a weekend visit, as observed by Iit-Boston Globa.

Hagon Barasysian Fitchburg Menad Estabobrakamasian Lowell Lake Chargogsagoggmanchaugagoggschaubunsgua Gamaug Worcester Halijoman Saralaneroparanian Boston

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