Will Protect Texas Border
A government pledge states steps to safeguard the Texas border and prevent rebel raids, outlining precautionary measures and security commitments.
26 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
1
A government pledge states steps to safeguard the Texas border and prevent rebel raids, outlining precautionary measures and security commitments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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