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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
1
A mob of about 500 Mexicans attacked American property in Guadalajara on November 11, torching buildings and shouting anti American slogans. Police could not contain the violence, prompting a federal cavalry detachment to restore order as rioting spread through part of the city.
Germinating clashes reported along the Rio Grande as Americans and Mexicans engage across the border. Texas towns report shots fired and rangers moved southward to prevent escalation while Americans flee northern Mexican areas amid rising anti American sentiment.
In Mexico City a squadron of rurales patrolled streets with carbines as plans for a mass meeting emerged to likely boycott American goods and stores employing Americans. Diaz vowed action against those desecrating the flag while law students pressed for sanction of another anti American demonstration. Gov. Landa rejected permission and about 230 people are under arrest with student leaders detained in close confinement.
A telegram from Governor Campbell of Texas to Secretary Knox promises swift Texas inquiry into the lynching and death of Mexican citizen Antonio Rodriguez at Rock Springs. Mexican government provides protection to the American embassy in Mexico City as police and soldiers patrol. Fifty one men remain jailed for recent vandalism.
P L Cafoures, a Maryland street cafe proprietor and Greek Orthodox community leader, asked the board of works for approval to erect a flag pole in front of his business to fly the national banner. The board indicated it would not grant the request as stated.
Louisville report says nine Kentucky Democratic congressmen may seek to remove Caleb Powers from the eleventh district seat on grounds of three felony convictions. Democratic leaders neither affirm nor deny the plan while noting Gov Wilson's pardon does not equal acquittal.
Morris Riggs, linked to more than fifty daylight burglaries, was seized at 6 a.m. by Detectives Ulery and DeRossette at his home 15 East Market Street. He allegedly watched homes then used a skeleton key to rob while women were away. His arrests followed identification from witnesses and a police photo.
Edward Decker, a nonunion worker, was seriously hurt in a saloon clash with striking union members at Robinson threshing machine in Richmond Indiana. Five arrests made, warrants out for six more unions. Company officials deny discussing dynamite threats while the strike continues.
Carl Emmerson a Brooklyn prisoner in Raymond Street jail charged with petty larceny hanged himself with his suspenders early Friday before he could be arraigned. The incident occurred in New York on November 11.
Cravens also announces Faulkner Strickland and Thornton are all being considered. Adolph Seidensticker, Marion county representative elect, tops the list with strong backing. Seidensticker is a prominent German in Indianapolis and led Democratic primary votes. Joe Cravens Madison Jefferson county former speaker candidate, Faulkner Michigan City Spencer Indianapolis Strickland Greenfield and Thornton New Albany also named.
Marmon driver Joe Dawson leads Marmon to a first place in the Savannah Trophy Race while Cole vies in the Tiedeman Cup event. Knipper claims victory in the Marmon driven segment as spectators watch the light car trials.
Joe Dawson, in a Marmon, won the Savannah trophy in the autonomous international race at Savannah. He averaged about 63 mph for the 16-lap 2768 mile contest, covering 51.75 miles in 49 minutes 15 seconds while Knipper led the Tiedeman cup early before leading the Lancia to a strong finish. Spectators packed the course as a special train from New York and other cities arrived for the fastest North American speed meet.
New York reporters note provisional settlement of the express drivers strike after a Friday meeting where strikers approved a company offer. Agreement avoids punishing workers for acts of violence unless proved in court and delays water and hour issues to future talks. Chauffeurs remain on strike. Expressmen to resume work Monday.
In New York on November 11 a meeting planned by Mayor Gaynor yields a signed statement indicating a truce in the expressmen's strike, raising hope for settlement. The move centers on Mayor Gaynor's efforts to end the labor disruption and restore shipments.
Chicago dispatch reports five men shot in Cicero as three bandits battled officers and citizens. Proprieter Louis Belmont and saloon assistant Fred Kop are fatally wounded. officer Thomas Kane and Millie Kohler among the injured. two robbers mortally wounded, one dies later. Bandits fled with cash after raid. police Kakownyksy and Kane waged a protracted firefight.
Democratic leaders push for a revenue tariff while Oscar Underwood argues for minimal protection. The article notes Champ Clark as likely next House speaker, with Taft possibly calling an extra session and insiders debating rules power and committee control amid insurgent and Democrat alignments.
Four miners were killed and ten trapped after an explosion at the Panama, Montgomery county, mine early Friday. About 100 workers were aboard when firedamp ignited, causing slate falls and air loss. relief trains were sent from Taylor and Hillsboro as rescuers faced toxic fumes and injuries. The Shoul Creek coal company owns the mine, operating five years after the Chicago and Eastern Illinois cutoff construction.
More than 8,000 girl members of the striking garment workers union returned to work in shops that signed the union submitted agreement. Many larger shops were expected to sign before Monday, with all strikers likely back at work early next week. The workers from 112 smaller shops already won their battle, facing bankruptcy threats from short closures.
The Democratic state committee claimed a joint ballot majority in the legislature Friday at 38 with a potential extension to 34. Some Democrats say 35 is possible while the committee denies several declared Democratic nominees. Names include William F. Clark Hartford City and others, with Jacob B. Young listed as defeated. Thirty counties reported to the state board of canvassers by Friday noon.
In Dalagua Trinidad district sixty nine bodies have been recovered from the Vietor American coal company No 2 mine. Authorities say the death toll will reach at least eighty with eighty men still missing. The Dalagua morgue is crowded and thirty five bodies have been buried. An auxiliary morgue will be opened and additional bodies sent to Trinidad to relieve conditions.
Floods across northern Wales inundate rivers and farmland on November 11. Vast damage reported as low-lying areas flood and residents flee, leaving many homeless.
William Hunter, bicycle policeman, faced misconduct charges before the board of safety at 1 p m Friday and the trial was continued indefinitely as formal charges had not yet been preferred. The session next addressed Isaac Simpson for improperly interfering with a citizen.
New York. Willam H. Abbott, 45, real estate operator, jumped from a fifth floor window during a blaze and was impaled on a sidewalk picket fence. His wife, 40, Mrs. William H. Abbott, perished in her apartment. Over thirty people were rescued, several seriously burned.
Erie Pa Nov 11 James Albey a newlywed night watchman was shot about 1130 pm Thursday near the Grape products company building by one of four rough dressed men seen loitering nearby. He died from the wound.
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