Diaz Seizes Control as Madero Flees Mexico City
Reports from Feb 11 indicate General Diaz in control of Mexico City after Madero fled to Cuernavaca. Diaz vows to protect American property and citizens, while Huerta’s loyalist forces and Zapata shift toward the capital. US officials weigh intervention but maintain non intervention policy unless American lives or property are at risk.
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Mexico City
Dias
Diaz
Madero
Cairo
Egypt
Porfirio Diaz
Madero Hag
di 4S
State Department
Washington
Wilson
Cuernavaca
Ding
Huerti
Zapata
Angelos
Vera Cruz
Angeles
Huerta
Oil official not expected to live in St Augustine
St Augustine Feb 11 Physicians report Henry M Flagler, a Standard Oil official, near death after weeks confined to his apartments. He is very old and his condition stems from a general breakdown.
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Staugustine
Florida
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil
Poindexter Resolution Seeks Treasury Circular Explanation
In Washington on February 11, a Senate resolution by Poindexter demanded that Secretary of the Treasury Mac Veagh explain Treasury Circular No. which allows custom moneys to be deposited in national banks. The measure was adopted by the Senate.
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Washington
Poindexter
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Treasury
Senate
Notes of Journey to Frozen Pole Found by Scott's Body
The article reports Captain Robert F. Scott's death in Antarctica and the dying notes found beside his body. It quotes his statements on causes of the disaster, delays from pony transport loss, severe weather, and a blizzard near Beardmore Glacier, plus a plea to countrymen to care for dependents. It also notes the Peary Arctic Club's sympathy to the Royal Geographic Society in London.
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Scott
London
Robert F. Scott
Antarctic
Beardmore Glacier Agion
Seamin Evans
Beardmare
Old Ton Camp
New York
The
Peary Arctic Club
Royal Geographical Society of London
Moonlight Crew Safe After Cape Flattery Fire
Four men aboard the Moonlight were uninjured after a gasoline explosion near Cape Flattery. They reached Neah Bay lifesaving station, reported by wireless from Tatoosh...
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Seattle
Cape Flattery
Neah Bay
Woman free to change mind on marriage asserts travel theft claim
East St Louis reports Justice Bell ruled that Barbara Herroola who traveled 4000 miles from Australia to marry John Day, returned wedding garments and spent his money, bears no recourse for obtaining funds under false pretenses. The decision notes a woman may choose not to marry and is not guilty of fraud for accepting transportation and wedding attire then backing out.
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East St. Louis
Justice Bell
John Day
Barbara Herroola
Government delays in action against Mexican rurales
Los Angeles February 11 District Attorney Fredericks awaits replies to telegrams sent to President Taft and Secretary Knox for action in the Rankin case, believed fatally shot by Mexican rurales at Tiajuana, and for Rockwell released after twelve hours in a Tiajuana jail. Both are empties of the district attorney's office.
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Los Angeles
Fredericks
Taft
Knox
Roy Rankin
Tiajuana
Guy Rockwell
Uses of Cement Lecture for Local Farmers Tonight
Local residents may learn about cement and its many uses tonight. Harold J. Doolittle of the Association of Western Portland Cement Manufacturers will present an illustrated lecture at the Commercial Club room starting at 7:15 and ending before the baseball game. His talk will cover sanitary farm improvements and show highways improved with macadam sawed logs and concrete bases.
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Commerarchil Association
Harold J. Doolitts
Association of Western Portlaund Cement Manufacturers
Tis
Doolittle
Towing trust ruled illegal by federal appeals court
Cleveland February 11 The federal court of appeals decision in the towing trust case declares the Great Lakes Towing Company an illegal combination in restraint of trade. The government sought dissolution of the company.
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Cleveland
Federal Court of Appeals
Towing Trust
Great Lakes Towing Company
Turkish Forces Lose Many Men in Desperate Fighting
John N. Garner of Texas, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, leads discussion on the 63rd Congress where turmoil endangers the committee chair prospects.
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Texas
Lecture on poultry raises interest among pupils
Prof James Dryden of the Agricultural College extension spoke at the Pastime theater to school children this morning, drawing many youngsters to learn about chicken and egg production. An evening public lecture at city hall at 7:30 will be illustrated with stereopticon slides and is free to all.
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James Dryden
Dryden
City Hall
Agricultural College
Patten, Wheat King, Pays Fine in Trade Restraint Case
New York February 11 James A Patten the Wheat King pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of operations in restraint of trade related to the cotton market He was fined four thousand dollars and paid the amount continuing to be a prominent figure in market speculation Patten pleaded guilty and settled the case with the court.
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New York
James A. Patten
Wheat King
Rioting Renewed as Japanese Premiership Faces Blow
In Tokyo on February 11 a renewed riot erupted amid upheaval over Katara resigning the premiership of Japan. The incident marks a severe blow to the mikado’s prestige as mounting discord spreads through the capital.
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Tokio
Kataura
Ja4ren
Stringent regulation of liquor dealers in Arkansas
Little Rock Ark Feb 11 The sale of liquor was virtually prohibited by the legislature making it necessary for prospective saloon keepers to secure permission of a majority of white adults in a community to open business.
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Little Rock
Ark
Battle for Mexico City Arsenal Reported In Fierce Clash
Vera Cruz Feb 11 A terrific battle for control of Mexico City rages around the arsenal between Diaz and Maduro forces with unconfirmed reports stating Diaz holds the arsenal while federal troops press the issue.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Diaz
Maduro
Ambassador Bryce to receive honorary membership at Columbia
New York February 11. It was announced that British Ambassador Bryce will be given honorary membership in the academy of political science at Columbia University. The presentation will occur on Friday.
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New York
Bryce
Academy of Politics Science
Columbia University
Firemen Vote to Strike Across Eastern Rail Lines
New York Feb 11 Firemen cast ballots to strike after Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen announces 95 percent vote in favor. Walkouts are anticipated on eastern railroads as a result of the action and union members prepare for possible stoppage.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Relatives Find Stolen Child's Grave Reburied in Cemetery
Richmond California February 11 relatives bringing flowers to the cemetery find the grave of 10 year old Herbert Pieper robbed and the coffin opened filled with rags. The missing body, buried Thursday after infantile paralysis, is believed taken by a scientist studying the disease. Police alerted as the town reels from the sensational desecration and suspected grave robbery.
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Richmond
Cal
Herbert Pleper
E. Pieper
Jrurty
Wickersham Refuses To Submit Documents In Oil Case
Washington on February 11 1924 Wickersham refused to submit to Congress documents explaining his order delaying warrants on Archbold and other Standard Oil officials under indictment in Texas He said the case remained pending and warrants were delayed only after a conference with Texas officials
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Washington
House
Archbold
Standard Oil
Texas
Wickersham
Ln Suil
Former Boss Cox May Face Re Indictment
A ruling by the common pleas court opens the path for a re indictment of George F. Cox, former Cincinnati boss, on a jury fiber charge as the supreme court permits the action.
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Stathie
Common Ples Court
George F. Cox
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Pope Pius declines trip to Suisthius funeral
Rome Feb 11 Pope Pius will not leave the Vatican to attend the funeral in Venice of his sister, citing tradition that the pope remains within Vatican walls until temporal sovereignty of the church is acknowledged by the Quirinal. The decision follows adherence to longstanding protocol.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius
Venice
Montenegrins Press Assault at Adrianople and Scutari
Belgrade reports an overwhelming Allied siege against Adrianople with Turkish sorties repelled. Desperate fighting at Tchatalja, heavy Bulgarian losses, and heavy bombardment of Adrianople continue. Montenegrins assault Tarabosch and Bardanjoli as forecasts of fall rise. Servian troops may move to Adrianople after Scutari.
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Adrianople
Belgrade
War Office
London
Scutari
Sofia
Tarabosch
Bardanjoli
Foreign Office
Scutaro
Twin Pastor Admits He’s His Own Double
San Francisco February 11 Rev Frank Horn formerly of Sandy Oregon now jailed at Redwood City faces bigamy charge. He confesses to District Attorney Swart that he changed his name from Owen F De Tovrea and is the lawful husband of Eva Mae De Tovrea of Redding. Horn argues the Everett Washington woman was never his wife, and awaits action from Justice of the Peace Lampkin to clear the charge.
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San Francisco
Cal
Frank Horn
Sandy. Ore
Redwood City
Horn
Franklin Swart
Owen F. de Tovrea
Eva Mae de Tovrea
Redding
Everett
Wash
de Torrea
HW. Lampkin
Asquith Praises Scott With Heroic Commons Tribute
In the packed House of Commons Premier Asquith paid a moving tribute to Captain Scott and his four companions. He spoke of their heroic death and said Scott's dying angels shall not fall on dear care, with few dry eyes in the chamber as suffragettes listened.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Captain Scott
Scott
Anpels
Western Fuel Probe Firms Weight System Allegations
San Francisco February 11 federal grand jury will begin a criminal probe into Western Fuel Company officials over alleged short weight practices on key coal customers. The case centers on disclosures of a soft weighing system and potential criminal prosecutions may follow.
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Western Fuel Company
TO Make
San Francisco
Federal
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House Judiciary Committee
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Suisthius
Oregon
Tidewell
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