Mobilization Aims to Counter Mexican Japanese Moves
A Washington official says the U S mobilization targets Mexico and Japan in Lower California and will be explained to Congress by Taft. The plan originally called for 60000, reduced to 20000, to deter Japanese aggression and end concessions talks with Mexico.
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California
Taft
Congress
Washington
Japan
Mexico
Lower
Germany
America
Madero
Mexican
General strike hits Wells Fargo and United States Express
New York March 17 A general strike order affects 22 000 workers in Wells Fargo and United States Express companies. American and Na tion employees refuse to join. Police provide protection as
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New York
Wells-Fargo
United States Express
American
Nation
Ashton
The
United
Express
Gaynor
Joseph Chamberlain Retires Amid Ill Health
English statesman Joseph Chamberlain announces retirement due to worsening health. He has served in high office and led political reforms, with observers noting the strain on his voice and stamina as key factors in stepping back from public duties.
Turin Edigt 6 0 Years Old
Fifty years ago today the Turin declaration was issued at Rome marking the birth of unified Italy under Victor Emmanuel II and the active start of Italian unification led by Cavour Garibaldi and Mazzini with Rome's entry in 1870 after conflicts with the Pope.
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Rome
Kingdom of
Italy
Turin
Victor Emmanuel
Sicily
Alps
Victor Emmanuel II
Sardinia
Count Cavour
Garibaldi
Mazzini
Cavour
France
Austria
Papal States
Prominent Women Attend Texas Mothers Conference in Houston
Houston hosts the semi annual Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers association with leaders from San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont and university figures present. Speakers include Mrs. F W McAllister Mrs. J W McManus Dr Frederick Eby and F M Brasley as state superintendent.
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Houston
Texas
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers' Association
F. W. McAllister
San Antonio
J. W. McManus
Dallas
William Capps
Fort Worth
J. G. Sutton
Beaumont
Frederick Eby
University of Texas
F. M. Brasley
Indictments in Alaska coal land fraud cases
Federal grand jury returns indictments against alleged principals in Alaska coal land frauds. A. G. Frost and others, including Pierce Reach, Frank Watson, George Ball, Harry Osbourne, and Gwynne Fransie, are named as key figures. Bench warrants issued for George W. Seward, Pierre Beach, Ball, and Watson. Albert Frost is abroad in England and may return without extradition.
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Alaska
Frost
Englan
Washington
General Land of Flea
A. G. Frost
Alaska Northern Railroad Company
Pierce Reach
Frank Watson
Spokate
George Ball
Muncie
Indiana
Harry Osbourne
Gwynne Fransie
Stwart
Chicago
George W. Seward
Pierre Beach
Albert Frost
England
Townsend
Lft Chicago
Seattle
Fire destroys Roup’s dance hall in Joseph
Yesterday afternoon a fire in Joseph destroyed El T. Roup’s dance hall and opera house. The first floor housed F L Beddingfield who ran a pool room and had all furniture saved. The building was insured partially covering the logs and was the town’s only opera house, leaving Joseph without one.
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Joseph
el. T. Roup
F. L. Beddingfield
Princess Victoria Celebrates 25th Birthday in London
Princess Victoria, younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, receives many presents and congratulations on her 25th birthday. She looks forward to a Canada visit where her father becomes governor general, a role Earl Grey will soon vacate.
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London
Victoria
Duchess of Connaught
Canada
Earl Grey
Rebels and federal clash at Tecarte near San Diego
In Te Carte Mexico a battle between federal troops and rebels from Mexicali and Tijuana occurred. Forty rebels retreated, some into U S territory. Eighty federals arrived from Ensenada. Four federals were killed.
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San Diego
Cal
Mexicali
Tix Juana
Te Carte
United States
Ensenada
Broker Frank Work Dies at 92 in New York
New York reports the death of Frank Work aged 92 a broker known in the era of Jary Gould as a major Wall Street figure. The obituary notes his prominence on the trading floor and his long career in finance.
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New York
Frank Work
Jary Gould
Wall Street
Hammond Named Special Ambassador to King George V Coronation
John Hays Hammond, American mining expert and friend of President Taft, appointed as special ambassador for the coronation of King George V. Once condemned by the Boers for involvement in the Jameson raid, Hammond escaped with his life and later funded Dom Paul Kroger’s government.
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Taft
John Hays Hammond
United States
George V
England
Mr. Hammond
Hammond
Dom Paul Kroger
South Africa
Roosevelt Ready to Organize Southwestern Rough Riders
Albuquerque March 17 Colonel Roosevelt completed preliminary plans to form an entire division of volunteer cavalry to fight Japan if needed. He would recruit solely from the southwest and seek authorization to mobilize amid Western coast threats. Several Rough Riders say they were offered commissions for possible hostilities.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Roosevelt
Japan
Mexico
Rough Rider
el Paso
Boston Observes 145th Anniversary Evacuation Parade
Boston March 17 observances mark the 145th anniversary of the Continental evacuation of Dorchester Heights and Hook hill with a large military and civic parade seen especially in South Boston as British forces embarked.
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Boston
Maso
Dorchester Heights
Hookahi
Montreal St Patrick's Day Parade Led by Hibernian Knights
A large St Patrick's Day parade in Montreal featured the Hibernian Knights and other Irish groups marching from Victoria square to St Patrick's church. The participants attended a special high mass after the procession.
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Montreal
Hibernian Knights
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Victoria Square
St. Patrick's Church
Phoenix Awaits Roosevelt Arrival Parade
Phoenix, Arizona awaits ex President Theodore Roosevelt as fires and bunting decorate streets for his arrival tomorrow morning. City officials and residents prepare for a notable civic event and expected large crowds.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Dam to Light Up as Gate Opens
A ceremony in Phoenix will feature a button press to open a gate at the Roosevelt dam tomorrow afternoon. In the evening Miss Ethel Roosevelt will switch on the electric lights above the dam.
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Phoenix
Great
Roosevelt Dam
Ethel Roosevelt
St Patrick Day Parade In New York Reviewed By Notables
New York observed St Patrick's Day with widespread celebration including visible Irish flags. Catholic churches held special services and a large parade of Irish societies marched downtown, reviewed by Mayor Gaynor, Archbishop Farley, and other prominent figures.
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New York
Metropolia
Gaynor
Farley
Central Illinois Teachers Meet Opens in Peoria
The 27th annual Central Illinois Teachers association session began in Peoria with Congressman Champ Clark among planned attractions. President Charles McIntosh of Monticello presided at the opening session this morning.
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Peoria
Champ Clark
Central Illinois Teachers’ Association
Charles MccIntosh
Monticcilo
La Grande Real Estate Sale Reflects Rising Local Values
A Dalton property on Fir and Adams sold for a little over $2000 to S. R. Haworth, with the buyer planning immediate improvements. The deal follows surrounding paving and a city reputation for growth in La Grande, Eastern Oregon, prompting long term investment and a new building on the site.
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Dalton Property
Commer Fir and Adams
TO & R
HA. Worth
Fir and Adams
H. Dalton
la Grande
Dalton
Oregon
8. R. Haworth
Enterprise
Portland
Gove Boosters Form Temporary Commercial Club
Cove March 17. A commercial slab in Union organized last night with temporary officers and a by laws committee to report next Saturday when a permanent group will form. George Stock was named temporary president and Harry Rees temporary secretary.
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Cove
George Stock
Harry Rees
Garl Stackland
Roy Conklin
Logan Anderson
Commercial Club
Union Bso
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