Mobilization Orders Await Signature of the President
Washington reports on February 23 that the Mexican situation is grave as Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Shivly urged an amiable solution. Aware of Benton’s death stirring Senate anger, a drumhead court martial is alleged. U.S. military readiness exists with war maps, mobilization orders pending the president’s signature. England may face pressure to act, while American spy Gustav Rauch is reported in Chihuahua City prison.
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Washington
Shivly
Senate
Tie
Hhe Sill
Lanvely
Wilson
Benton
United States
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Bauch
Leetcher
Bryan
State Department
Pauch
England
London
Hood
House of Commons
Gustav Rauch
Pyana
Juarez Cuartel
Severe winter storm cripples Chicago traffic and hurts the poor
Chicago reports heavy snow and high winds paralyzing trains and city streets. Accidents occur as ice makes travel dangerous and bitter cold heights suffering among the poor. Indianapolis also endures one of winter's worst storms with stalled trains and paralyzed streetcars amid drifting snow.
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Chicago
Montana
Arkansas
Indinapolia
Indianapolis
Zapatistas Dynamite Federal Troop Train in Mexico
Mexico City February 22 Zapatistas dynamited a federal troop train en route on the Interoceanic railroad from the capital to the coast. The passenger train’s passengers were unharmed, both trains returned to Mexico City, track blocked by debris, fate of the soldiers not announced.
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Mexico City
Zapatistas
Whereabouts of Girl Is Mystery in Arkansas
Springdale Ark Feb 24 Catherine Winters remains missing as her father Dr. Winters arrives from Newcastle Indiana. He says the girl found with George Stuart bore only a slight resemblance to his child.
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Springdale
Ark
Catherine Winters
Winters
Catherine
Newcastle
Indiana
Sheriff Shuster
George Stuart
Many Killed in Haiti by Theodore’s Troops
Cape Hatien reported wide depredations and killings as General Theodore’s fleeing forces evacuated the town last week. Fugitives roam the countryside taking what they need and shooting or cutting down any who resist.
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Cape Hatien
Theodore
Pedro the Snake Sold to Showman in Portland
Pedro, a 7 foot Mexican snake housed by U S Marshal John Montag for three months, was sold to a showman in Portland for 8 dollars by post office engineer W G Collinge after owner Jennie Wrenn was arrested and case dismissed. The reptile grew from six and a half to seven feet one inch during its stay.
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Portland
Ore
Pedro
United States
John Montag
W. G. Collinge
Jennie Wrenn
Pen- Weton
Mies Wrenn
Collinge
Bloodhounds On Trail After Tunica Shootout
A posse of deputy sheriffs attempted to arrest about 30 Negro revelers in Tunica Mississippi. The blacks opened fire killing Deputy Love. After exchanges of volleys whites retreated due to ammo shortage. Bloodhounds tracked five fugitives who were killed. hunt for others ongoing.
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Tunica
Mississippi
Tunta
Misc
Love
Halfmoon Moonshine Mystery Confounds Police Blotter
A drunken man identifies as Half moon and asks how to book his name in police records. Officers and a magistrate consult almanacs and science texts, finding no answer. The result is recorded as a new discovery: infuse moonshine into Halfmoon to yield a full Halfmoon, a playful, scientific misadventure.
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Alex Manning
Manning
FitzGerald
Halfmoon
Ayers
Galileo
Dwight Geer Dies of Heart Trouble on Visit
Dwight Geer, linked to former governor T. T. Geer, died in Butteville while visiting relatives. He toppled into a river while boarding a rowboat with Albert McCully. Died of heart trouble per Dr. B. F. Glesy. Water was shallow and he was pulled ashore promptly.
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Dwight Geer
Salem
Ore
Flx
Matthieu
T. T. Geer
Butteville
Mr. Geer
Albert McCully
Cros
McCully
B. F. Glesy
Aurora
Iowa Butter Output and Revenue for Last Year
Iowa produced forty six million nine hundred fifty three thousand one hundred eighty three pounds of butter sold for twenty five million two hundred eighty six thousand two hundred forty dollars.
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Iowa
Miss Hobbs Heads to Cove to Probe Saloon Liquor
Miss Fern Hobbs governor West’s secretary travels from Union to Cove to inspect saloon records amid accusations of illegal liquor sales to high school pupils. Governor expects a report in days and La Grande officials are told to investigate, with a pastor alleging graft and protection.
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Salem
Ore
Fern Hobbs
Governor West
Copperfield
Cove
A. J. Adams
Central Christian Church of
la Grande
Red Light House
Telegraphers Meet Officials Over Strike Cause
Portland Feb 23 Government Mediator Hangar and O W R N telegraphers hold conferences to learn causes of differences that led to a strike vote. No public statements until an agreement is reached.
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Portland
Hangar
American Baseball Teams Arrive in London for Exhibition Games
Teams reached London today as American baseball squads begin a stay ahead of the season. The first exhibition game is scheduled for Thursday with crowds expected to watch the visitors in action at the city venue.
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London
Army and Navy poised for intervention in Mexico crisis
Conflict escalation after the death of an Englishman sparks rapid mobilization. Tornado and storm disruptions plummet the Midwest while Southern California recovers from Ilan. Reports of violence in Tunia Mississippi as race strife erupts with fatalities. Senate debate on war vs peace intensifies as officials meet in Portland amid Washington's holiday observances. Evangelist Bulgin addresses a large crowd as county politics surface with Gilland eyed for judge.
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Mexico
Tunia
Mississippi
Middle West
California
Ilan
Bapatists
Miss Hobbs
Cove
Chamberlain
Portland
Huerta Enjoys Social Life At Diplomatic Reception
President Huerta of Mexico, despite trials, revels in social duties. Once an outsider, he now commands respect among the capital’s elites as he hosts and attends evening gatherings. The photo shows Huerta at a diplomatic function with a foreign minister’s wife nearby.
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Himeelf
Huerta
Mexico
Southern California Recovers After Severe Storm
Southern California slowly rights itself after the severest storm in history. Nine people dead and property damage around two and a half million dollars. Flooded lands, undermined streets, and washed away homes along the Arroyo Seco. Rail service slowly resumes as isolation of citrus belt continues and interurban lines are restored.
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Los Angeles
California
Arroyo Seco
San Francisco
Coast Line
Southern Pacific
Old Guard Grooms Gilliland for County Judge Nomination
The old guard of Umatilla County Republicans groom Tom Gilliland for the county judge nomination with support from W J Furnish as guide. Rumors say George Roberts and Douglas Betts may exit the race while M Burgess aims for reelection as state senator. Frank Saling seeks re nomination as clerk. G W Bradley and Ben S Burroughs poised to run again. H H Cockburn seeks reelection as county commissioner. C A Parrett backed for joint senator. Charles W Fulton visited the city, signaling old guard influence.
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Republican Party
Umatilla County
Tom Gilliland
Gilliland
W. J. Furnish
George Roberts
Douglas Betts
M. Burgess
Hargess
Frank Sloan
Frank Saling
G. W. Bradley
Ben
Burroughs
HH. M. Cockburn
Old Guard
Barrett
Old Brigade
I A. Booth
Booth
Charles W. Fulton
Oregon
Fulton
Portland
Public backs Benton murder belief amid Mexico crisis
The British public rejects the idea Benton was court martialed at Juarez and tends to believe the Englishman was killed by Villa Tandon. Newspapers urge U S intervention in Mexico or Monroe Doctrine actions to allow European involvement. The piece notes few grasp jokes about themselves.
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Tandon
Benton
Juarez
Villa
United States
Mexico
War over Panama tolls speech by Senator Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain declares war preferable to peace bought with dishonor in a Washington interview on Panama tolls. He urges a firm stand with Great Britain, parallels with Japan, and insists on U S rights to control international affairs to avoid foreign fettering of global commerce.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Panama
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Ex Senator Henry Teller Dies in Denver Age 84
Ex Senator Henry Teller died in Denver at age 84 from infirmities due to old age and heart trouble. He had served in the Senate and had been in frail health for two years.
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Teller
Denver
Henry Teller
Residence of Bishop Dynamited in Debreczin
A dynamite attack on the residence of Bishop Miklossy of the Greek Catholic church in Debreczin left six dead and 12 seriously injured. The bishop escaped unharmed as Romanian nationalists were blamed for the bombing.
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Budapest
Miklossy
Debreczin
Washington Birthday Holiday Observed in City
The city observes Washington's Birthday as a holiday with banks and offices closed. Post office opens 9 30 to 10 30, while many county offices stay closed. Police Judge FitzGerald and prisoners released for short terms. Schools held special exercises Friday. Washington born February 22 1722 and died December 4 1799.
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FitzGerald
Washington
George Washington
Joseph Fels Dies at 61, Single Tax Advocate
Philadelphia February 23 Joseph Fels millionaire soap maker and philanthropist died at his home from pneumonia at 61. He spent years promoting the single tax doctrine in the United States and Britain and returned from England recently after funding a single tax cooperative colony near London. His firm operated with a profit sharing scheme benefiting workers, and the Fels Fund in Cincinnati guaranteed $20,000 annually.
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Joseph Fels
Philadelphia
Fell
Britain
England
London
Bia
Fels
Fels Fund
America
CinciInnati
North Dakotans Meet at Washington Banquet
United States Treasurer Sharke and other North Dakota notables will attend the annual banquet of Washington's North Dakota society, held tonight in the capital. Local officials and prominent residents are expected to join in the event.
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North
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