Military troop movements and Mexican crisis dominate D.C. dispatches
Washington reports rapid troop mobilization to Texas and California with 20,000 men en route amid claims of practice mobilization. Navy plans a fifth division to Cuba and a detachment to Chuantamo. Mexico refutes American intervention rumors as two Americans held by Mexican authorities are identified.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
California
Washington
Mexico
War
Navy
United States
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
War Department
Fort Assinniboine
Mont
Fort D. A. Russell
Leonard Wood
Army
Navy Department
Atlantic
Chiantanamo
Cuba
Philadelphia
Dixie
Prairie
Pennsylvania Post
Staunton
Blatt
Converse
Honduran peace plan elevates Beltran as provisional president
Dr Francisca Beltran was elected premier designate by congress under the peace accord, becoming constitutional and provisional president after President Daviila resigns. Rafael Lopez Gutierrez named second designate. Beltran to travel to Teosneigaipa with peace delegates, troops in Puerto Cortez shown the terms of the agreement.
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Associated Press
Beltran
Tyr
Manuel Bonilla
Teosneigaipa
Tr. Beltran
Puerto Cortez
Murder and Hold Up Tied to Palms Men
Detroit reports hint that a Southern Pacific hold up near Ogden Utah on January 2 ties to arrests of Victor Clore and Bryan O'Hara of Palms Michigan. Police say Clore's jail transfer and O'Hara's detention follow a Salt Lake City warrant for murder and hold up amid a train robbery that killed a porter and looted passengers. A Pinkerton chief in Mobile was alerted to the capture in Michigan woods of two men linked to the Oregon Short Line theft. The suspects are Thomas O'Hara and Victor Clare.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Utah
Victor Clore
Bryan O'Hara
Palms
Clare
Mt. Clemens
O'Hara
Sandusky
Clore
Mt. Clement
Salt Lake City
Mobile
Ala
W. A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Chicago
Michigan
Oregon Short Line
Thomas O'Hara
Victor Clare
Empress Auguste Victoria Joins Aid for Prince Adalbert
Empress Auguste Victoria arrived in Kiel to help nurse Prince Adalbert amid a mild appendicitis attack. Emperor William departed Bremen for Kiel and is expected to reach soon. No official bulletin on the prince’s condition had been issued by late afternoon.
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Kiel
Germany
Auguste Victoria
Adalbert
William
Bremen
Grand jury adjourns in Cincinnati after yesterday's session
Cincinnati Ohio March 8 there was no grand jury session today jurors recessed after yesterday's session until Thursday officials suggest the delay gives prosecutors time to prepare indictments if any have been decided upon
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Bryan in Rhode Island at Brown University address
Col. William J. Bryan arrived in Providence from Boston and was promptly taken to Brown University where he addressed the Brown civic school.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. L
Col
William J. Bryan
Boston
Brown University
Brown Civic School
Wisconsin Senate Ratifies Appointments and Debates Public Office Ethics
The Wisconsin Senate confirmed eight governor appointments with four opposing Ralph Smith and Daniel Woodward for the board of control. Debates centered on a bill banning public officers from accepting retainers from utilities, with amendments broadening scope and potential resignations. Assembly actions include Pallard's resolution on Lorimer and Taft's stance, plus hearings on town creation in Sawyer County and opposition to anti tipping measures.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
McGovern
Wright
Ralph Smith
Merrill
Board of Control
Teasdale
Randolph
Perry
Committee On Corporations
Assembly
Pallard
Isaac Stephenson
Lorimer
United States Senate
Ta .Follette
Lurge Lumber
Wisconsin
Tingsgart
Sauver County
Edward Lines Lumber
Weyerhauser Lumber Company
Bil
Sawyer County
Hayward
Sawy County
Lenrent
Frank McNamara
Frank DL. Lamorens
Ashland
Lawhorn
Pines Lumber Company
Lamorens
Nut
Halda
James T. Draught
City Attorney's Department
Ralph Jackson
Pullman Company
Alvin B. Kietars
Burton Hanson
Chauncey Blake Henry Cochems
H. W. Bolens
Stock never delivered in Munroe stock case
Witnesses testified at the trial of George H. Munroe formerly of Montreal charged with mail fraud. John P. Burns of Peoria said he paid $2,500 in 1907 for stock certificates that were never delivered and he was repeatedly put off while waiting for the stock.
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Associated Cies
New York
George H. Munroe
Montreal
John P. Burns
Peoria
Munroe
Peheck
Mr. Burns
Michigan banker dead in Grand Rapids at 72
John A. Severdier a well known banker died today in Grand Rapids Michigan of heart disease at the age of seventy two. He was a prominent figure in local finance and his passing leaves a vacancy in the city’s banking circles.
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John A. Severdier
Grand Rankin
Duncane
Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
March
Thousands Visit Viterbo For Camorra Trial Interest
Thousands visit Viterbo drawn by an upcoming Camorra trial. Visitors test the monastery bars of Grudi where thirty nine accused are held. A strong guard monitors crowds while Abbatemagelo l and Maria Stenardo are kept in San Lupino prison. More witnesses arrived and are guarded.
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Associated Press
Viterbo
Italy
Camorraniets
Milera
Grudi
Sara
Abbatemagelo l
Maria Stenardo
Cusecalo
San Lupino Prison
Dr Geary Selected and Menasha Dental Society Banquet
The Fox River Valley Dental society concluded with a banquet at the Hotel Menasha drawing over 200 delegates. New officers were elected: President HW Pratt Appleton, Vice President J J Geary Oshkosh, Treasurer W Koehler Fond du Lac, Secretary Babcock Kaukauna. The 1912 meeting will be in Appleton.
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Menasha
Wis
Fox River Valley Dental Society
Hotel
State Association
HW. K. Pratt
Appleton
J. J. Geary
OshKosh
W. Koehler
Fond du Lac
Babcock
Kaukauna
Boy Makes Thrilling Leap On Basule Bridge
A Postal Telegraph messenger boy in Mibwankes Wisconsin leaped about twenty feet across an open draw on the new bascule bridge on Michigan Street at 10 this morning. He sped toward the west side to deliver a message, failed to stop for the open gap, and cleared the twenty foot chasm after a dramatic jump. He landed safely on the far side. the motorcycle sustained heavy damage and the boy was not badly hurt.
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Wis
Mineat
Michigan Street
Tye
Tie
Rearrested Milwaukee Man on Embezzlement Charges
Frank J. Heller was rearrested in Milwaukee on seven counts of embezzling 102745.03 as secretary of the Skark Polski Mutual Loan and Building Association. The warrant covers January 1902 to July 7, 1905. Arraigned before Judge Mac Blonski, bail set at 141000, case adjourned to early April.
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Milwarkes
Skark Polski Mutual Loan and Building Association
Frank J. Heller
Treller
Mac Blonski
Five Alaska Witnesses Arrive in Chicago Under Assumed Names
Five witnesses from Alaska arrive in Chicago to testify before a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government regarding valuable Alaska coal lands. They registered at hotels under assumed names while officials seek to keep identities hidden until indictments are returned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Alaska
Jenna
Umder
Federal Grand Jury
Illinois farmers oppose Canadian reciprocity at convention
At the Illinois Farmers and Grain Dealers Association annual convention in Springfield the group adopted a resolution opposing the Canadian reciprocity agreement and urged Illinois congressional representatives to vote against it.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mareh
Farmers and Grain Dealers’ Association of Illinois
Finois
Big Men Depart Together On Transatlantic Voyage
New York officers Sir Thomas Shaughnessy president of Canadian Pacific and Gifford Pinchot former US chief forester travel with fellow passengers aboard the steamship Celtic bound for Europe.
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Associated Press
New York
March
Thomas Shaughnessey
Canadian Pacific Railway
Giffard Pinchot
United States
Opere
Celtic
Europe
Baldwin Will Holds Suit to Break Fails Ends Bone of Contested Estate
Los Angeles March 8 At close of Baldwin will case arguments Judge Rives said evidence fell short of proving a claim for the plaintiff and the jury should return a verdict for the defense The seventeen year old Anita Baldwin Turnbull of Boston lost the challenge to the 11 million estate of EB Buck Baldwin The long drawn out contest exposed a hidden family skeleton including the parentage of the plaintiff
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Ru Crue
Ned
Long
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Baldwin
Rives
Cass
Anita Baldwin Turnbull
Boston
Jett
EB. J.buck Baldwin
Atttorneys
Phiff
Baliwin
Railroads Awarded Bids For Fort Snelling Troop Move
The St Paul bids were opened and awarded to four culways for moving Fort Snelling troops to San Antonio and El Paso. A 22 man cavalry squadron with eight officers and horses will form one train. infantry requires three sections. Troops prepared to travel since orders arrived, but cars not yet provided. Officials expect a train to carry cavalry today and the infantry to depart tomorrow. A grand farewell was held at the fort as the garrison waited.
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Associated Press
St. Paul Minn
March
Iuda
Army
Fort Snelling
San Antonio
el Paso
Fex
Rfvage
el Pago
Antonio
Merriam Backs Open Sundays In Chicago Mayoral Bid
Chicago June speaker Charles E Merriam former professor at the University of Chicago and author urged repeal of blue laws and support for open Sunday saloons. He criticized the Republican administration as outdated and argued Chicago should govern locally to reflect cosmopolitan daily life and personal liberty within public order.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles E. Merriam
University of Chicago
Times
Mexico War Rumors Prompt No Bryce Instructions
London reports no instructions sent to Ambassador Bryce in Washington regarding Mexico events. E. S. Pearson, president of the Mexican Northern Railway, says Mexico City notes the situation unchanged. President Diaz remains in good health. Pearson cites U S mobilization as a response to Mexico’s request to halt arms and ammunition shipments to rebels.
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United States
British Ship Manchuria in Peril Off Norfolk
A British steamship Manchuria carrying coal ran ashore near Norfolk Virginia in thick weather. Thirty five crewmen are in imminent danger as seas drive the vessel farther onto the shore. Life savers from Little Island and False Cane stations remain on the beach awaiting a chance to deploy a breeches buoy line. The wrecking steamer Rescue stands by to attempt a rescue.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Manchuria
Newport News
Tampico
Mexico
Little Island
Rasmussenans at Top In Oshkosh Doubles Showdown
Oshkosh pair Celan Rasmussen and William Rasmussen surged to first in the state double bowling event with a 1,212 mark, edging Nestzeel and Bennett who held 1,156 as Mayyite’s Ruerger-Born group close behind. The brothers posted scores of 221 171 206 for 411 and 190 215 209 for 415, while Warner of Milwaukee led singles efforts with high totals to date.
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Oshkosh Pale Hall
Oshkosh
Wiile
Celan Rasmussen
Wiliam Asmuesen
Nestzeel
Bennett
Horicon -Pets
Rasmussen Brothers
Pater
Hise Eller
Lens
Fenders
Dao
al Ripan
Warner
Milwaukee
Grines
Dobratz
Mexican Officials Confer in Washington on Mexico City Situation
New York reports a key meeting in Washington this afternoon between Finance Minister Limantour and Mexican Ambassador Barra. Limantour denied health fears about President and rumors of a Talhoo plan, and said he had not heard of any foreign minister appointment.
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Associated Press
New York
R Ose
Limanitour
Sefjar I Dna Barra
Washington
Limantour
Mwe
Chicago Builders Strike Sparks Citywide Labor Action
Judge Gridley heard the steam fitters petition for an injunction to stop a general strike by the Chicago Trades Council and the Steamfitters Union. The petition sought an immediate order, which was issued before further notice. About 10,000 men were ordered out and construction halted on several skyscrapers amid the noon recess.
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Sy Agsogillam Tcr
Chicago
March
Gridley
Cmurt
Journeymen Steam Fulera
Chicago Trades Council
Steamutters
Melber Trial Resumes In Albany Court
The Edith Melber murder trial in Albany resumes after a court adjournment with seven jurors seated. Attorneys aim to complete the jury and proceed, while Mr. Melcher suffers a severe headache and appears near collapse in the courtroom.
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Associated Press
Albany
Edith Melber
Melcher
Ohio bowler leads by 655 in Alliance three-game set
Walter S. Crewson of Alliance led the single series with 655, notching 212 225 217. George Nutter of the Brooklyn Germans rolled a sensational noon two-man with 234 222 242, a 688 three-game total, the tournament record. His partner McLaren finished ninth with 1,186.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
S. C
Walter S. Crewson
Alliance
George Nutter
Brooklyn Germanies
Peer
McLaren
Bracr
Tuthill
Ceremonies Open New Bank in Port au Prince
The new state bank in Port au Prince opened with a ceremony attended by President Simon and the cabinet along with ministers from the United States France and Germany. The bank, funded by American French and German capital, aims to stabilize Haiti’s finances. A concluding quip notes a wise wife never quarrels with her husband before payday.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Republic
Simon
United States
France
Germany
Why Is Army Moving Hidden Real Purport Behind Move
Washington March 3 The announcement that a large body of troops and four warships have been ordered to rendezvous along the Mexican border and in the gulf has caused a sensation in national capital Officials deny motives but serious fears arise that foreign powers may demand protection of interests in Mexico The unrest centers on Diaz succession and the necessity to shield American property amid tense diplomatic exchanges with Britain France and Germany
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Washington, D. C
Gulf
United States
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France
Germany
Mexico
Diaz
Diag
Ding
Washington
F. Ws c
Central Leather reelections old board in victory for management
New York March announced today that the annual election of the Central Leather company resulted in the reelection of the entire old board of directors. Vice President Krauthout said the outcome was a complete victory for the present management against charges of mismanagement raised by minority stockholders.
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New York
Central Leather Company
Krauthot
Russian Minister III Faces Serious Illness and Conference Plans
St Petersburg reports Foreign Minister Sergius Sazonoff is seriously ill with membranous angina. It notes Prussia will be represented at the Washington conference in April on preserving the North Pacific fauna, with P Botkine of Tangier who attended the previous conference.
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St Petersburg
Sergius Sazonoff
Menbranous Angina
Winn
Prussia
Washington
North Pacific
P. Botkine
Tangier
Cologne Gazette cites Alsace Lorraine autonomy proposal rejected
The Cologne Gazette reports semi officially that the federal council finds the Reichstag committee's plan to make Alsace Lorraine an autonomous federal state unacceptable. It agrees to grant the province votes in the federal council with limitations.
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Associated Presa
Bertin
Cologne
Federal Council
Reidstag Committee
Alsace-lorraine
Boston Firms Back Merger Plan With Calumet Hecla
Three more subsidiaries Centennial Ahmeek and Superior held informal meetings in Boston to approve a merger plan with the Calumet and Hecla Mining company. Centennial vote passed 67,698 to 430 with Ahmeek and Superior stockholders also favoring the merger.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company
Frst
Centennial Company
Ahmeek
Superior
Mayor Gaynor Offers Help to End Senatorial Fight
Albany March 8 Governor Dix released a letter from New York Mayor Gaynor expressing hope the senatorial contest ends soon and offering to assist in bringing it about. The governor noted the letter spoke for itself and showed Democrats favor harmony. Today’s ballot for United States senator showed no material change.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Dix
Gaynor
New York
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