Alamos Seized by Rebels under Talamantes in Sonora
Alamos a town between Montezuma and Monmonsillo is in rebel hands under Col. Severlang Talamantes a former government commander who joined Madero. He gained 100 federal troops and 300 pro rebel citizens, declaring himself a Madernist as government forces retreat to Hermosillo. The move sparks talk of Sonora secession and possible Madero leadership if Hermosillo falls.
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Douglas
Ariz
Alamos
Montezuma
Mermonsillo
Severlang Talamantes
Talamantes
Madero
Diag
Almmos
Lorenzo Torres
Hermosillo
Talmantes
Torres
Rurilen
Talamenton
Vie
Hermouillo
Sonora
Republic of
Hermobllo
Battle near Galena reports 180 killed in action
A correspondent from El Paso states 180 killed and 40 wounded in the Galena fight with the federals. Insurgents’ losses unknown but heavy fighting continues around Galena. Rabagos’ main force remains at Galaena as skirmishing persists with little strategic effect.
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el Paso
Texas
The
Times
Casas Grandes
Galiena
Prograse
Galena
Rabagos
Galaena
Troops Patrolling Texas Border Near Houston
Four troops of the third cavalry left Fort Larg Houston and the twenty third infantry from Fort Lillis to establish a thorough border patrol. They will cooperate with existing units to cover all areas. The move follows reports of Mexican rebels and band activity causing unrest and alarm among Texas ranchers and merchants.
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Houston
Tex
War Department
Texas
Third Cavalry
Fort Larg Houston
Twenty Third Infantry
Fort Lillis
Eggleston Introduces County Seat Measure
Salem Oregon January 25 Representative Eggleston has introduced a measure in the house like a senate proposal to create new counties. Before voting the 60 percent within the proposed county must petition for a special election. Seventy five percent of voters in the affected district must approve for it to take effect. The general public does not vote on new county measures, only those in the division area.
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Salem
Ore
Eggleston
House
Senate
Secretary of State
Meashen
Miners Burned In Pittston Colliery Explosion
Wilkesbarre Penn Jan 25 Fifteen miners were burned five fatally today in a powder explosion in colliery ten of the Pennsylvania Coal company at Pittston.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pittston
Woman Betrayed by Her Lover Trial Nears End
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 25 and 26 the court heard closing arguments in the Mrs. Schenk case. Prosecutor Hanlan urged the jury to pity the mother for her children as she faced a lover who betrayed her and her husband. Attorney Boyce called Daniel Phillips a "human worm" and argued he betrayed the woman who supported him. Phillips testified about carriage rides and alleged ongoing relations. The fate of Mrs. Schenk was left to the jury.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Daniel Phillips
Boyce
Hoyce
Hanlan
Kahlotus Saloon Man Is Murdered
Charles Cook, a young cow puncher from Kahlotus Franklin county, shot and killed James Wilker, saloonkeeper, at Kahlotus yesterday afternoon during a drunken spree. Cook, son of Justice A B Cook, fled and was not captured by nightfall. Sheriff Davis of Pasco pursued him as officers across districts were alerted.
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Walla Walla
Charles Cook
Kahlotus
Franklin County
James Wilker
Yesterdaay
Cook
Walker's
Walker
A. B. Cook
Davis
Pasco
Seine
Intermarrying of All Wages Planned
New York residents report the Cosmopolitan Society of America faced strong denunciation after a banquet where a fashionable woman dined with Black, Chinese, and Japanese guests and supported intermarriage of races. The group, claiming 1000 members, aims to nurture a fraternity of all peoples, ignoring birth and station to unite all races and climes.
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New York
Cosmopolitan Society of America
Josefus Lipes
Taft Defends Noninterference in Lorimer Seat
Washington January 26 Senator Painter challenged charges that President Taft used informal influence against Lorimer's senate seat. Painter said Taft respects that the senate judges its own members and would not interfere in the election.
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Washington
Taft
Lorimer
Senate
Painter
Frisco Chief Creates Officials School for Better Ties
President Winchell of the Frisco system has launched a ru school for officials, notably in the traffic department and shippers, aiming to foster friendlier relations and a clearer understanding to boost success.
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Winchell
Frisco System
Plague Quarantine Sparks International Medical Aid
Sixteen physicians twenty five assistant surgeons and two hundred nurses will be sent to Manchuria by Russia to curb bubonic plague. Amoy reports all shipping quarantined until the plague spread in northern provinces is checked. The Mikado orders Japanese physicians and officials in Manchuria to lead plague efforts in place of Chinese officials.
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Mikaio
Japan
Manchuria
Peklig
St. Petersburg
Russia
Amoy
China
Tokyo
The
Mikado
Phillips Dies From Injuries After Bellevue Shooting
New York January 25 David Graham Phillips dies at Bellevue after being shot by Goldsborough, an eccentric physician, then the killer killed himself. Family and Senator Beveridge attended his bedside as doctors warned the end neared. Autopsy to be dispensed with per coroner guidance. Funeral planned in Indiana.
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New York
David Graham Phillips
Bellevue Hospital
Fitzhugh Coyle Keidsborough
Phillips
Carolyn Ferrert
Harrieon W. Phillips
Eugene Fuller
Donoven
Bellevue
Goldaborough
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Parones
Hemdiehdacuss
National
Afte Club
Nater Beveridge
Phillipe
Gimak
Hoty
Goldsborough
Phillips Shiver
Washington
Phillipa
Goldeborough
Refugees Flee Peking After Plague Arrival
Hundreds of refugees fled Peking today amid reports of plague. Several deaths confirmed and bodies believed hidden. Minor diplomats and army officers among the evacuees as the frightened populace seeks safety.
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Peking
China
Carnegie advocates portification of canal
New York says fortress of the Panama canal would conflict with a global peace accord. Carnegie, who donated 16.4 million dollars to abolish war, insists fortifying the canal is defensive and aimed at protecting world commerce, not war.
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New York
N. Y
Panama Canal
Carnegie
Panama
New Bill Targets False Bargain Sales
Olympia Washington January 25 A bill passed the house aiming to curb fake fire bankrupt and damaged goods sales. The proposal makes it a misdemeanor to advertise such sales and requires genuine bargains with real discounts.
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Olympia
Wash
Italy Ready to Move Against Turkey in War Showdown
Rome Jan 25 The departure of the battleship Pisa for Egypt and orders for San Giorgio and San Marco to stand by portend an advance against Turkey. Maly reports Italy poised for military action as tensions rise in the region.
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Rome
Maly
Pisa
Egypt
San Glegio
San Marco
Turkey
Italy
Ban on Freshman Hairstyles Sparks High School Edict
Co ed leaders from the three upper classes at the local high school issue a harsh ban on freshmen’s false hair and painted cheeks. They vow enforcement, even by force, to curb what they call vanity and ridicule. Some freshmen accept the rule while others resist or show mixed feelings.
Roosevelt approves Progressive League platform
New York January 25 Roosevelt signs a note to Outlook endorsing the Progressive League platform. He backs recall drastic anti corruption measures, direct election of senators, the Initiative and referendum. He says popular government devices must meet practical needs and cites challenges in curbing privilege.
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New York
Wrete
Roosevelt
Nauneal Progressive League
Thoogevelt
Body to be dissected at Tokyo university urged by will
Tokio January 25. Kotokus body will be turned over to the Imperial University of Tokyo for dissection. The action follows a will left by the socialist leader shortly before she and twelve followers were hanged.
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Tokio
Japan
Kotokus
Imperial University of
Tennessee inaugurates first Republican governor in 30 years
Nashville January 25 Ben junior Hooper becomes Tennessee's first Republican governor in thirty years after an inauguration in Nashville stating a historic party shift.
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Nashville
Tenn
Benjamin Hooper
Tennessee
Governor West Denies Charges In Capitol Gift Case
Salem Oregon Governor West denies yesterday's charges that he offered to sell his property to the state under a bill to extend capitol funds. He says the committee asked for the sale and he would dispose of the $10,000 property if the state chose it. In Salem the highway bill enabled appointment of a highway commissioner with minor amendments passing 17 to 5, hailed by good roads advocates as key among five road measures with more wins anticipated.
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Salem
Ore
Joan
West
Capitol
Cort
Senate
New York Deadlock in Senate Ballot Count
Albany Jan 25 The seventh ballot for senator was taken today but the legislature remains deadlocked as no candidate secures a majority.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
John White Heads United Miners in Open Fight for Presidency
John White of Oskaloosa Iowa was elected president of the United Mine Workers of America winning 95934 votes to 72196 for incumbent Lewis. Frank Hayes of Springfield Illinois became vice president and Edwin Perry was reelected secretary treasurer. Lewis had said he would return to mining if defeated.
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Columbus
Ohio
John White
Oskaloosa
Iowa
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
White
Frank Hayes
Springfield
Illinois
Edwin Perry
Tuesday Will Settle Exposition Squabble
The house rules committee reported the Panama Exposition location issue for a straight roll call vote. California’s Kahn and Illinois’ Rodenberg led opposing factions in a sharp, personal exchange. San Francisco favors immediate action while New Orleans seeks next week Thursday.
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Washington
Jan
House
Kahn
California
Rodenberg
Illinois
San Francisco
New Orleans
Committee On Rules
Intelligence Readiness to Recognize Its Peers
A concise statement asserts that intelligence systems are always poised to identify their counterparts. It emphasizes mutual recognition as a foundational capability in interagency or cross-domain contexts.
OIATEEN MILE DOUBLE TRACK PROGRESS REPORTED
Deschutes to Blalock section ready for rails with 46 miles total double track planned from The Dalles to Portland. Twohy Bros near completion on Pendleton Yoakum improvements while moving crews to other contracts. Rails under way from both ends with bridge construction, ballasting, and a new 35 ton locomotive crane purchased for main line work.
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Twohy Brothers
Pendleton-Yoakum
Deschutes
Blalock
Dalles
Focal Railroad
Portland
Twohy Bros
Yoakum
Ste) Bringe Ar Cve
Pendleton
Coe Bridge
Much Lobbying Is Mahoney’s Plaint
Salem Oregon January 25 Too much lobbying burdens a resolution by Mahoney of Morrow county. He seeks to bar all lobbying interests from the floor during session. McKinney of Baker calls for printing six thousand pamphlets of the Oregon water code for distribution.
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Salem
Mahoney
Morrow County
McKinney
Baker
Board of Control
Seventy Thousand Registered in Seattle Race
In Seattle on January 25 nearly 70,090 residents had signed up for the recall election with three days left. Opponent George Dilling launched his campaign, accusing Mayor Gill of letting police protect vice agents.
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Seattle
Wazh
George Dilling
Gill
Martine Formally Elected Senator in New Jersey
In Trenton on January 25 Martine was elected United States senator to replace Kean. The final vote stood Martine 47 and Smith 3 confirming the selection in the state legislature.
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Martine
Trenton
N. J
United States
Kean
Smith
Census figures for Oregon and counties released
Washington on January 25 announced the detailed Oregon census showing total population 672,765 with whites 655 610 negroes 1524 Indiana 5 001 Chinese 7317 Japanese 3286 and others 25 Umatilla county 20 809 Baker 18 076 Union 16 194 and Douglas 1 974.
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Oregon
Indiana
Umatilla County
Baker
Union
Douglas
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