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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1913

Page

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Will Protect Texas Border

A government pledge states steps to safeguard the Texas border and prevent rebel raids, outlining precautionary measures and security commitments.

Opposition Is Passing Uncle Sam Soldiers May Not Intervene

Secretary Stimson told Senators Culberson and Sheppard that authorities will guard the Texas border against Mexican Rebel raids. He said regulars are too few to keep a large patrol while mobilizing 10 000 to 15 000 troops for overseas expeditions.

Uncle Sam Galveston Turkey Cipriano Castro Cuba Washington Stimson Culberson Sheppard Texas Mexico United States

Armed Opposition fading amid Mexican destabilization

Washington reports that armed opposition to Mexico's provisional government has declined to a few uprisings linked to the late Madero faction. U.S. officials foresee limited need for military action to safeguard interests, with Galveston troops reoriented to army reorganization while northern states show worsening conditions in Monterey Sonora Coahuila and San Luis Potosi.

Washington Mexico Madero Galveston Monterey Sonora Coahuila San Luis Potagi

Cipriano Castro Arrives in Cuba to Enthusiastic Welcome

General Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan dictator arrived in Havana from New York amid a large public greeting. About five hundred people greeted him at the wharf and followed him to a hotel as immigration officials extended full assistance.

Havana Cipriano Castro Venezuela New York Castro

Turkish Mission to London Fails Over Adriapol Claim

Constantinople reports the Turkish mission led by Ibrahim Hakki Pasha failed to persuade the powers to back Turkey's claim to hold Adriapol. The effort aimed to secure recognition of Ottoman rights in the strategic region.

Constantinople London Ibraham Hakki Pasha Turkey Adriapole

Shrap Skirmish at Agua Prieta Disarms Volunteers

Douglas Arizona February 26 report says an attempt to disarm former Madero volunteers at Agua Prieta led to a sharp skirmish. Most volunteers escaped to this side leaving their arms. Quiet has been restored.

Agua Prieta Douglas, Ariz Madero

Emilio Madero Shot and Killed Near Monterrey

Mexico City reports Emilio Madero brother of the late president was shot and killed near Monterrey while traveling with an escort of thirty five men. Troops under General Treviño overtook the party as they tried to join rebels at Nuevo Laredo. It is unclear if he fell in combat or was executed. The incident occurred between Villadama and Bastimente.

Mexico City Emilio Madero Monterey Madero Nuevo Laredo Trevino VilladAma Bastiemente

Weather Report Unsettled Rain Tonight and Cold Thursday

The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with rain tonight or Thursday and colder temperatures expected on Thursday as a trough moves through the region. Highs and rainfall totals are not specified in the readable text.

Rebels in Mexican districts plan reconsolidation efforts

Rebel leader Geronimo Villarreal in the Laredo district supports General Trevino as the government expects the trouble to be settled soon. Emilio Madero Jr and his brother Raul launched a counter revolution at San Pedro Coahuila to unite rebels near Saltillo with those in the Laredo area.

Laredo Geronimo Villarreal General Trevino Emilio Madero, Jr Raul Madero San Pedro Coahuila Saltillo

Death Report on Emilio Madero Not Officially Confirmed

Mexico City reports no official confirmation of Emilio Madero brothers of the late president. It was said he had been shot near Monterey while attempting to join Rebel forces.

Mexico City Emilio Madero Monterey

Rebel Activities in Mexico Continue

Mexico City reports renewed rebel action in the north and ongoing Zapatista raids in the south. Communications with the frontier are cut as authorities push south toward Cuernavaca to rebuild rail lines. Talks with Guerrero leaders show possible peace, while amnesty and rewards shape Huerta's post‑revolution stance.

Mexico City Mexico Zapatistas Coahula Laredo San Luis Potosi Ozumba Zapatista Cuernavaca Morelos Wyn Andrew Imazan Julio Radillo Guerero el Paso Orozco Monterey Venustiano Carranza Coahuila Tampico Huerta Majero

Funeral for Mrs Annie A Stewart

The funeral for Mrs Annie A Stewart who died yesterday morning at her son in law L L Hardage home was held yesterday at 3 30 pm at St Matthew s Catholic church conducted by Father Van de Gaer. Interment was in the city cemetery. Mrs Stewart 73 was widow of Mr Stewart who supervised the construction of the post office building in this city.

Annie A. Stewart L. L. Hardage St. Matthew's Cathol'c Church van de Gaer Stwerat Stewart

Mrs Alice Kern Dies After Illness At Home

Mrs. Alice Kern wife of L Kern keeper of the city market died at her daughter Mrs Florence Liebreich home after a recent attack. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral services were held at 3 oclock at Mrs Liebreichs home conducted by Rev I Heinberg. Interment followed in the Jewish cemetery.

Alice Kern L. Kern Florence Liebreich

U S Official Recognition of Tuberculosis Cure Claim

Dr. Friedmann declares a cure for tuberculosis and seeks official recognition in the United States. The claim centers on a medical treatment and its potential public health impact amid ongoing TB concerns.

President Wood Trial Promised on Serious Criminal Charge

A major sensational claim declares that President Wood will be tried on a grave criminal charge. The report emphasizes the anticipated legal proceedings and the potential political fallout.

Wood

German Doctor Arrives to Demonstrate Tuberculosis Cure

Dr. Frederick Friedmann, invited by New York banker Charles B. Finley, arrives in the United States with a turtle-borne bacillus cure for tuberculosis. He agrees to tests with government scientists and plans demonstrations on patients, claiming hundreds of cures over fourteen years.

United States New York Frederick Friedmann Milton H. Foster Cecelie Friedmann Charles B. Finley Finley Ray Paris Lotus Club

Wealthy Woolen Chief Faces Dynamite Conspiracy Charge

William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company and several co-defendants will be tried in Suffolk County for complicity in dynamite planting during the Lawrence mill strike. The case follows earlier indictments and a sensational sequence of events including the Breen conviction and Pitman’s death. Wood’s wealth and prominence draw nationwide attention as jury selection begins next week and could stretch over two weeks.

Boston Mass Indianapolis William M. Wood American Woolen Company Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Lawrence Wood Commonwealth Joseph C. Pelletier John J. Breen Breen Fred KE. Atteaux Dennis J. Collins Cambridge William H. Rice Renry Pease Edgartown Martha's Vineyard

William M Wood rises from poverty to industrial leader

From Jacintho Wood born in Fayal to William M Wood who built the American Woolen Company. The future president started as a mill worker and bookkeeper then rose to manage mills. He married Dr Frederick Ayer's daughter and, backed by wealth, expanded into multiple mills and financial ventures earning substantial salaries and millions in holdings.

Fayal Azores Jacintho Wood William Jacintho Wood William M. Wood Jacintha New England New Bedford Wamsutta Mills J. A. Beauvais’ Bank Fall River Frederick Ayer Washington Lawrence

Lumber Company Changes Hands in Logtown

The Boeuff River Land and Lumber Company of Logtown changes ownership to Edwin Sims of Shreveport J O Bomer of Brownsville and R S Gibson of Monroe with Sims as president Bomer as vice president and Gibson as secretary treasurer and general manager The plant is already in operation and boosts Monroe's prospects The new owners are experienced mill men with ties to Brownsville Shreveport Zwolle and local industry leaders.

Boeuff River Land and Lumber Company Logtown Messrs Edwin Sims Shreveport J. O. Bomer Brownsville Tenn R. 8. Gibson Monroe Sims Bomer Gibson Homer Bros Bank of Brownsville Shreveport Cottonwood Company Hale Gibson Driver Co Zwolle

Cabinet Selections Unchanged in Wilson Administration

Washington February 26 The cabinet remains practically unchanged as announced by Congressional sources. The chances of Palmer of Pennsylvania and Henry of Texas were eliminated during a Capitol conference and Burleson of Texas is the sole Congress member slated for Postmaster General, ending other possibilities.

Washington Wilson Palmer Pennsylvania Henry Texas Capitol A. 5 Burleson Congress

Fatal Shooting at Riverton Ends in Man’s Death

Representative J. E. McClannahan of Caldwell parish shot and fatally wounded a man named White at Riverton early this morning after a dispute over a house lease on the Taylor place. White, unarmed, was shot four times as the two met near the Riverton depot before a northbound Mountain passenger train. White urged care for his wife and children as he lay dying.

J. E. McClannahan Caldwell Parish White Riverton McClannahan Taylor Place Columbia

Wilson cabinet tour members statement on party authority

A statement issued under authority of one high in party councils discusses tour members and related duties. The notice emphasizes unity and adherence to party leadership during regional appearances and events.

Wilson

Cabinet Fever Shapes Wilson Era Itinerary

Washington February 26. A congressional source says President-elect Wilson will name William Jennings Bryan as secretary of state and William G McAdoo as secretary of the treasury Josephus Daniels is slated for secretary of the navy and Albert Sidney Burleson for postmaster general Burleson may move to the interior department Col Goethals is under consideration for secretary of war Palmer and McAdoo figures remain in play while Goethals and Daniels are tied to Panama Canal interests and civil service reforms linger in pivotal cabinet talks

Washington Wilson William Jennings Bryan Nebraska Treasury Wm. G. McAdoo New York Navy Josephus Daniels North Carolina Albert Sidney Burleson Texas A. Mitchell Palmer Col Geo. W. Goethals Panama Canal Commission War Department Panama Canal Philippines Root Taft Dickinson Stimson Goethal Panaman Canal Capitol Agriculture Willian J. Bryan House Senate Albert S. Burleson Inter Department G. McAdoo Robert L. Henry Edward R. Walker New Jersey Burleson

Health as it Relates to the Colored People Lecture

Dr. T. E. Wright will lecture to colored people at a local church this week. The subject is Health as it Relates to the Colored People.

T. E. Wright

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