Mexico City Is Shut Off Reopens War
Washington reports renewed activity in Mexico with orders to transport Meade to Newport News and sail to Philadelphia. Fires loom as Mexico City fights continue with censorship and uncertain news. Porras is executed in Chihuahua as federales push to quell rebellion amid U. S. caution and potential intervention threats.
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Police Discover Burglars Trust
Cleveland police say an investigation into Frank Kinney, linked to the Captain Burns case in Chicago, uncovered a burglars trust operating across Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati and Toledo. The cabinet met to discuss the matter and a reply to Madero's telegram was planned.
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Rubber plants under guard in Akron strike
Akron Ohio February 17. Every rubber manufacturing plant in the city is picketed today by strikers and police with private guards placed on watch by manufacturers. The strike so far is confined to the Firestone Rubber company.
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Firestone Rubber Company
Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Fair tonight then increasing cloudiness Tuesday. Low about freezing, temperature at 7 a m 28, high yesterday 45, wind 3 mph, precipitation none. Relative humidity 78 at 7 p m 93 at 7 a m. Venus evening star, Jupiter and Mars morning stars. Sun sets 5 37, rises 6 51. J M Sherier local forecaster.
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Moline
J. M.sherier
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Jupiter
Mars
Assassins Seek Enver Beys Life in London
Turkish soldiers attacked Enver Bey the young Turk leader in London early today. He was severely stabbed several times according to Constan tinople wireless. Enver, a key figure in the recent revolt that sparked renewed Balkan war, has faced multiple death threats from disaffected troops after Nazim Pasha's assassination. His forces suffered heavy losses on the Marmora shore last week in a failed flank against the Bulgarians.
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Sea of Marmora
Dixon to Close Moving Pictures on Sundays
Dixon Illinois voters consider a Sunday ban on vaudeville as a new ordinance requires censor approval for all moving pictures and limits screenings to sacred subjects. If adopted, theater owners may pursue a referendum. Also notes Lincoln housekeeper dies at 101 in Jersey City, Kilfoyle dies in Cleveland, and a man hanged himself in Elgin jail.
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Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Burke Freed by Court After Indictment In Cook County
Chicago February 17 Robert E Burke long leader of Cook County democracy was discharged from custody by Judge Cooper as the state was not ready for trial Burke had faced an embezzlement charge of five thousand dollars from the party organization and was freed pending further action
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Robert E. Burke
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Senate Committee Defeats Root Canal Repeal Motion
Washington Jan 17 The senate committee on inter oceanic canals rejected Senator Roots proposed amendment to repeal the provision granting free passage to coastwise ships. The motion to table passed 7 to 3, signaling likely no Senate action this session. Resolutions urged Taft to inform Congress on conditions in Mexico City.
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United States
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Patent holders barred from fixing resale prices in New York
Federal Judge Ray denied patent owners the right to fix resale prices for their patented articles. The Waltham Watch Co sued Charles Kene, a New York jeweler, to stop selling watch movements below the fixed price. The ruling aligns with a bill before Congress.
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Patterson President Of NCR Convicted And Fined
John H Patterson head of the National Cash Register company and 28 other officials were convicted of Sherman law violations. He was sentenced to pay a $5000 fine and serve three months to a year in jail. Secretary Edgeler received three months. others faced nine months to a year.
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John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
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Plan to break Illinois deadlock centers on Lewis short term
Springfield February 17 democratic leaders rally behind Sherman and Lewis as the only viable pair to solve the Illinois senate stalemate. Talks of two democratic senators are fading as a GOP Democratic alliance appears the practical path, with Wilson’s stance and term allocations under negotiation. In Carterville a fatal shooting followed a scuffle as Milo Cundiff killed Charley White, then jailed.
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Blairsville
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Taft Replies to Madero Message in Washington
President Taft responds to Mexican President Madero, stating U S policy toward Mexico has been steady for two years and naval actions are measures of precaution. He says reports of orders to land forces are false, pledges further information via the ambassador, and urges early peace and order to protect American citizens and property while noting Mexico’s afflictions. The reply conveys distrust of the current situation and a call for action.
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Webb confesses murder of Chicago detective Hart
Robert Webb confessed to killing Detective Peter Hart in Chicago. He said he made a full statement after State's Attorney Hoyne promised he would not be hanged. Webb also claimed auto thieves operate as a single organized group and named about 20 members, triggering police searches. He blamed loan sharks and joy riding for turning him to crime. Seven of his named companions have been arrested. others are sought.
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Robert Webb
Peter M. Hart
Maclay Hoyne
Webb
Hart
Morgan ill abroad says it's serious
Cairo dispatches report J P Morgan suffered an acute indigestion attack but is improving and being brought to Naples with two physicians and two nurses. Private sources note the episode passed and Morgan plans to resume Italy travel after Naples. Speculators warned as stocks fell before reassurances steadied the market.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
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Caronia
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Alexandria
Italy
Adriatic
Metropolitan Museum of New York
United States
Morgan & Co
Open Fight on Cigarettes as Springfield Moves to Enforce Ordinance
Springfield authorities decide to enforce the anti-cigarette ordinance starting Tuesday. Cigar dealers organize for a test case in court while several firms in the city mobilize against enforcement. Commissioner Davidson orders Chief Underwood to arrest violators, though smokers are not targeted.
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Davidson
Underwood
Three Italians Arrested in Blackhand Mail Threats
Three heavily armed Italian men, linked to a Blackhand gang, were arrested in Chicago on February 17. Authorities say they extorted money from wealthy locals using threatening letters as part of their racket.
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