Madero and Suarez Die in Mexico City Assassination
In Mexico City on February 23 Francisco I. Madero and Jose Pino Suarez were killed during a midnight move from the National Palace to the penitentiary. Official accounts vary, but violence erupted when guards faced an advancing mob. both leaders died from gunfire amid chaotic street fighting and autopsies were conducted.
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Penitentiary
Suarez
Mexico City
Franciseco I. Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
Chit One
Victoriano Hureta
Francisco de la Barra
Jose Perez
Mercedes Madero
Francisco
Senora Madero
Senor Suarez
Madero
National Palace
Francise Cardenas
Rafael Pimi
Gun Not Loaded Leads to Tragic Accident in Mebane
Minnie Holt refused a stroll with Davis when a discharged gun twice went off injuring her legs. Davis claimed the gun was unloaded and left the scene after claiming he had ended one life for a while. The incident occurred during Christmas fun with a chocolate belle in Mebane on February 20.
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Mebane
Minnie Holt
Davin
Minnie
Davis
Rte
Will Not Raise Land Tax in North Carolina Revenue Plan
Raleigh reports a revenue and machinery bill aims to raise at least 350000 more without increasing real property taxes. Proposals target incomes, inheritances, and franchises to boost state funds amid a six month school bill and existing deficits.
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Raleigh
Senate
House
General Assembly
Cook
Williams
Revenue and Machinery Act
Young
North Carolina
Connor Pravr
Karrell
Ral
Taft Orders Troop Concentration at Galveston
President Taft plans to move close to 10 000 troops to Galveston Texas ready to board transports for Mexico within hours if needed. The move, part of an original precautionary plan, aims to deter intervention and give Wilson a prepared response if a crisis emerges.
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New York
Taft
Galveston
Tex
United States
Mexico
American Peace and Arbitration League
Wilson
Hilles
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Atlantic
Pacific
Willes
Henry W. Taft
Washington
Texas
Congress
Penter
State Department
Bitter sentiment grows over suffragette outrages in London
London February 22 public anger rises as suffragette crimes provoke widespread condemnation. Minor attacks include broken windows mail box vandalism and threats to injure Oxford University boat while in training for the race.
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London
Oxford
Putney
Mad dog problem grows acute in Virginia
Richmond Feb 19 reports show a boy in Alexandria died of hydrophobia raising the state tally to three deaths in twelve months. Health officials blame widespread neglect and warn counties and cities have not muzzled dogs or enforced rabies precautions.
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Richmond
Alexandria
Board of Health
Patrick County
Virginia
The New Preacher's Prayer at Alshania Church
An account of a new preacher delivering his first sermon in an Alshania Church. A darkey janitor is described, and the sermon is praised for its eloquence while touching on life and faith. After the service a deacon questions the prayer, noting its strong, distinctive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Ermon
Darliny
Sworn Anger and Rabies in Virginia News Mix
The report covers political anger over hunger strikes with threats and comments by MP Arthur Markman. It also discusses rabies in Virginia, noting rising cases, costs, and calls for enforcement of simple precautions to curb spread. The piece highlights state treatment costs and ongoing patient influx.
Administrators Notice for the J. R. Greenwood Estate
Qualified as administrators, J J Dimaustte and M F Sattert notify all heirs and creditors to settle estates. Claims must be presented within twelve months from January 10 1913 or be barred. Public notice dated January 10 1913.
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J. R. Greenwood
Esate
Oime
J. J. Dimaustte
M. F. Sattert
Suffragist Debate Deepens Over Militant Tactics
Readers note division in suffrage groups as nonmilitant societies reject Pankhurst tactics while public support shifts toward condemning militancy. Mrs Henry Fawcett criticizes militant actions and questions the leadership of the militant faction funded from abroad. A crackdown proposal to levy heavy fines faces doubt due to organizational strains and potential loopholes.
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Pankhurst
Henry Fawcett
Pardhuret
Im Lombon
Aetonl
Allen's Foot-Case Promotes Relief and Comfort
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Case antiseptic powder to relieve tired aching feet and bunions, ease walking and reduce sting. It claims wide availability with samples and urges trying substitutes if unavailable. The fragment names Alien Olmsted in Le Rey context.
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Allen
Alien
Olmsted
le Rey
Night theft leads thief to cemetery with safe
In Newbern on February 22 a burglar carried a stolen safe from Simmons store to a cemetery graveyard. Unable to move it alone he placed it in a buggy and dragged it through quiet streets to the graveyard where he believed he would evade detection.
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Newbern
Tin Eit
Clea
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Tiger
Cawardet
Armal
Japan
Rafael Hernandez
Interior
Pino Suarez
Oxford Oa Pian Asylun
Kellum
Uni Wity
Mrs. Pankhurst
Arthur Markman
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