United States Supreme Court resumes amid Mexico policy debate
Washington reports the Supreme Court returns to work with a busy calendar. President Taft states the Madero and Suárez slayings do not change U S policy on Mexico. Ambassador Wilson informs the Huerta regime US disapproves actions denying due process. The Sherman Act bill prohibiting prosecutions of unions is inserted into a civil appropriations measure. Rockefeller foundation bill advances after Judiciary Committee report. Immigration vetoed by Taft is buried in the House with a 213 to 114 vote, near two-thirds threshold.
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Rise and Fall of Figures Across a Turbulent World News
Domestic President-elect Wilson expressed shock at the killings of Madero and Buarez in Mexico City and vowed to maintain silence until inauguration. In St Louis, a car accident killed George M Trumble and Miss Hael Flynn, injuring four others. Other items note threats to Gov. Sulzer, a major cotton fire in Columbus, Georgia, a Milwaukee factory strike ending, Erie detectives’ murder verdicts, a mass garment strike in New York, and various legal and criminal cases across several states.
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Prominent Society Gifts and Notable Appointments
Washington social leaders present President Taft with a rare $1500 pearl scarf pin and Mrs Taft receives a $25000 diamond necklace. Jasper N Baker of Indiana named examiner of the U S Mint and effectively assistant director. Bishop John Joseph Hogan dies in Kansas City at eighty four from pneumonia. Federal Judge Nathan B Goff elected U S senator from West Virginia. Pan American Union board endorses Knox for U S Latin America friendship. Four million dollars from Charles Weld estate earmarked for MIT if his daughter dies without issue.
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Foreign Ye Ho Na La Dies Empress Dowager of China
The empress dowager of China, widow of Emperor Kwangsa who died in 1908, passed away in Peking after a short illness. Crete saw its protection powers evacuate and Greek flags hoisted as Crete celebrated. Francisco I. Madero faces murder and theft charges in Mexico City as Gustavo Madero is killed by guards under a fugitive law. Ten Mexican states refuse to recognize Provisional President Huerta.
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Suarez
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Senor Cologan
Madero and Suarez Shot on Way to Penitentiary
Mexico City reports say former president Francisco I Madero and ex vice president Jose Pino Suarez were killed while being moved to the penitentiary. Diplomatic efforts by the U S ambassador and Huerta assurances failed to prevent the killings.
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Erambisco I. Madero
Madero
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Wilson
Mexico City
Burning coal field discovered at Hasel bach
Engineers report a subterranean coal fire in Altenberg Germany. A burning field has burned for years beneath a factory with fissures opening and shafts sunk. At eighteen feet depth blazing seams were encountered and the fire continues.
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Duchy of Altenberg
Germany
Reginald Faces Career Clash In Stray Stories
Mrs. Jones frets over her son Reginald who wants to be an actor despite his father urging business and his sister’s ministry plans. Mrs. Brown-Hum asks about his age as he nears seven.
Comedy Exchange Over Hotel Bill Sparks Quick Comeback
In a brief gag two actors trade lines about a $10 hotel bill for a board. The clerk’s charge prompts a sharp retort about retrieving a trunk through a window, delivering a swift humorous clash.
Grape Nuts Restores Health Says Montana Man
A Montana reader credits Grape Nuts with ending long standing indigestion and nervousness. He reports improved digestion nerves eyesight and mood after using the cereal with cream and says he feels younger and better than in two decades. The testimonial notes Brain and nerve support from the product and mentions the Postum Company of Battle Creek Michigan.
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