Madero and Suarez Death Prompt Mexican Inquiry
An official investigation into the deaths of Francisco Madero and Jose Pino Suárez begins at once after they were shot while being moved to a penitentiary. Officials claim a second encounter near the building explains recovered bodies and multiple angles of gunfire.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Francisco 1
Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
Mexico
Saurez
Huerta
Uncle Sam's Policy of Preparedness
War Department issues orders to concentrate a full army division in Galveston as part of Taft era preparedness. Sixth brigade to entrain, alongside the Fourth of the second division. U.S. stance on Mexico remains cautious with Congress opposing immediate intervention while Ambassador Wilson holds broad discretionary power on recognition.
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Washington
Galveston
Taft
War Department
Middle West
Mexico
Congress
United States
Huerta
Wilson
Pope Pius X Moved by Mexican Leader deaths
Rome reports Pope Pius X learned of the murder of Francisco I Madero and Jose Pino Suarez, Mexico’s president and vice president, and was greatly affected.
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Pope Pius X
Rome
Francisco I. Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
Mexico
Diaz declares readiness to respond to Mexico call
From Keneh Egypt on February 24 Porfirio Diaz former Mexican dictator said he stands ready to answer his country's call if foreign complications arise from the revolution. He expressed hope the United States would maintain a hands off policy.
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Keneh
Egypt
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
United States
Wanted: U S Action Over Madero Death in Mexico
Wichita Falls Texas February 24 petition circulates urging the United States government to demand all Americans leave Mexico and to punish those responsible for Francisco Madero's death after news of his execution sparked a sensation.
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Uncle Sam
Wichita Falls
Texas
Francisco Madero
United States
Mexico
Madero
Mexican diplomats boycott luncheon over Madero Suarez deaths
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson reported Francisco De La Barra invited foreign diplomats in Mexico City to lunch, but none would attend until the killings of former President Madero and Vice President Suarez are clarified. The move signals gravity for Huerta's government as it seeks U.S. recognition and stability after the tragedy.
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Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
State Department
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico City
Ms Gero
Suarez
Iuerta
Madero
Senor de la Barra
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero
Pino Soares
Wilson
Taft
Wilson faces Mexico crisis after Madero death
Princeton N J February 24 President elect Wilson learns Madero and Pino Soares have been killed in Mexico City. He expresses silence until taking office and weighs U S non intervention policy while understanding the gravity of the crisis. Washington reports fear of heightened tensions and possible cabinet timing shifts.
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Princeton
N. Dent
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Weather Report Forecast Tonight Through Tuesday
Tonight is fair and colder with freezing temperatures expected. Tuesday should be fair with milder conditions and not as cold.
Possible U S Military Action Over Mexico Warned
Sailors and marines ready for instant embarkation if developments in Mexico demand action. Officials say invasion would require direct Congress order, with Taft reluctant to send a special message unless graver events occur.
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Mexico
Washington
Huerta
Mexica
Congress
Taft
Levy agreement for levee work on Upper Mississippi River
The agreement plans 250000 for levee construction along the Upper Mississippi River. Funds referenced aim to strengthen flood protection and reduce overflow risk for nearby communities.
Settlement on Satis factory Basis Aids Levees Row
Washington February 24 dispute between upper and lower Mississippi Valley senators over levee funding nears resolution. A flat 250000 allowance to aid higher river levees is favored over a 100000 survey plan. Opposition centers on extending Mississippi River Commission jurisdiction to 425 miles above Cape Girardeau.
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Mississippi River Commission
Cape Girardeau
Gaynor
Newlands
Stone
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
House
Commission
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Senate
Burton
Mexican leaders Madero and Suarez killed in midnight escape
Mexico City reports Francisco I. Madero and Jose Pino Suarez died during a midnight transfer from the National Palace to the penitentiary. An armed surprise attack left the deposed president and vice president dead after a twenty minute exchange of fire near the penitentiary.
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Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
National Palace
Madero
Suares
Francisco Cardenas
Rafael Pimiento
Eis
Marriage Ties Calhoun Couple To New Orleans Home
Miss Timpie Green daughter of Mr and Mrs H Green of Calhoun married Joe L Jones yesterday at the bride’s parents home. Rev Trice assisted. They left for New Orleans where they will reside.
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Timpie Green
Estopinal Fights the Boston Yard
Washington reports Gen Estopinal and allies will vote yes on motions to abolish the Boston navy yard as efforts to consolidate yard work shift to New York. The Boston yard would lose its pro rata share of allowances, despite its current operations not being closed.
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Washington
George von Lengerke Meyer
New Orleans Navy Yard
Estopinal
Boston Navy Yard
Meyer
Boston Yard
Navy Yards
City Grows Gay for Inauguration Day
Washington reports preparations for Woodrow Wilsons inauguration eight days away. Downtown buildings receive bunting and flags as the inaugural committee meets to finalize plans and review the President elects ceremony. A new Battery stand end addition will host eight motion picture concerns for oath footage.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Court of Honor
White House
Wll
General Committee
Eustis
United States
Congressional Naugural Committee
James D. Preston
Senate Press Gallery
Extra Session of Congress Scheduled for April First
President elect Wilson announced that an extra session of Congress will be convened Tuesday April 1. The notice came from Trenton on February 24 and highlights a rapid legislative push ahead of the new administration.
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Congress
Associated Press
Trenton
Wilson
Do South Go to Louisiana Do South
Advice column from Prof H M Cottrell urges young men to seek opportunities in Louisiana and pursue practical paths. The note emphasizes courage, effort, and regional prospects as guidance for early career choices.
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H. M. Cottrell
Go South young man, go to Louisiana
An optimistic promotional essay extols Louisiana as ideal for farming and residence. It touts a long warm growing season, ample moisture, high corn yields, proximity to the seaboard, drought-free climate, and robust markets. The piece highlights fruits, nuts, dairy, alfalfa, hogs, and timber, urging Northern farmers to relocate and grow corn and livestock.
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H. M. Cottrell
Louisiana
Seaboard
New Orleans
Gulf
North Corn Belt
Commission to Probe Wreck on Vicksburg Line Near Gibsland
The State Railroad Commission ordered a investigation in Shreveport into the wreck four miles east of Gibsland on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad. Fifteen persons were injured and trains resumed regular service after the Friday collision.
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Shreveport
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
Gibsland
State Railroad Commission
H. B. Hearn
Pears
Arcadia
Hearn
Bastrop men visit Monroe yesterday
Messrs. Hubert Whittaker and T. C. Newton of Bastrop spent yesterday in Monroe.
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Messrs
Hubert Whittaker
T. C. Newton
Bastrop
Monroe
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