28 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
A promotional snippet extols a free burning von-clincker style fuel promising high heat with minimal coal use. It emphasizes efficiency and superior warmth, framing the product as a modern energy solution for households seeking cost savings and cleaner combustion.
The Turkish government signals willingness to surrender Adrianople with Russia mediating and seeking fresh negotiations with Bulgaria. Dispatches note Turkey’s offer, while Bulgarian positions are unclear. Separately, Emmeline Pankhurst is released on bail after hunger strike protests linked to suffrage.
Mexico City February 26 The new government seeks a 200000 peso bond issue half for military needs to fund indemnity settlements and a larger army. Huerta aims to secure loans from American English and Freie financiers with foreign bank assurances already obtained. Amnesty favors political offenders who swear allegiance within 15 days. those who fail face severity as the army is reduced and rebels are absorbed into the regular forces. General Felix Diaz remains a leading presidential candidate as elections approach post-stability. Agricultural bill in Washington passes with about 18 million dollars in expenditures.
William B. Wilson is reported as the leading candidate to become Secretary of Labor. The selection follows prior government service and aligns with President's labor policy aims. Public reaction is varied as officials and workers groups weigh the nomination's potential impact.
Reported clashes across Sonora and Chihuahua as Maderistas attacked Concha Chilahua garrison near El Paso Texas. Twenty Federal soldiers killed. rumors swirl of revolts and defections with Pancho Villa crossing into Nuevo León and Governor Maytorena fleeing toward the border. Huerta government faces scattered resistance.
Washington announces a new parcel post rule signed by Postmaster General Hitchcock. Under the regulation a parcel may be sent anywhere in the country if the required amount due is affixed by parcel post stamps and collected from the addressee, not exceeding 100 dollars. A ten cent fee is added by the sender, with July 1 as the effective date.
New York February 28 the third member of the board of arbitration to settle the dispute between the eastern railroads and their firemen will be chosen by the United States labor commissioner and the interstate commerce commission chairman. W W Atterbury for the railroads and Albert Phillips for the firemen said they could not agree within the five days required by law.
Salem February 28 William A Dorr of Stockton California was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of George E Marsh a retired Lynn soap manufacturer while the two were in Dorrs automobile on the Lynn boulevard April 11 The jury was out but a short time Indiana lawmakers consider state song bill On the Banks of the Wabash proposed by Senator Curtis would become law if enacted
Boston February 28 Salvatore Longo of Hartford was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Avanta Ga under the Mann white slave law. Phone vote Prag wants ten dollars thirty two and get the quickest delivery in town Narner s Drug Store.
Brooklyn’s William C. Redfield and New Yorker James G. McReynolds are named for cabinet posts. President Taft is expected to name a labor secretary and interior candidate Jerry B. So may join the cabinet as rumors swirl about Brandeis and Pepper. Democrats express surprise at Brandeis linked interior post amid Glavis probe fallout.
In Trenton on February 28 President elect Wilson and Vice President elect Marshall held a three hour talk. Marshall said the discussions stayed within their longstanding governmental ideas and would align on major reform features. Governor Wilson noted strong sympathy and a plan to cooperate as friends and advisers.
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