Hiking for Suffrage Pilgrimage Faces Tragic Strain
Elkton Md Feb 22 The suffrage army hike from New York to Washington grows harsher with slow progress and painful steps. Notable figures endure injury exhaustion and grit fueling a heroic journey. General Rosalie Jones leads as letters from supporters reveal devotion and a humorous, army like trek with Emmeline wagon in tribute to Mrs Pankhurst.
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New York
Capital
Elkton
Washington
Constance Leupp
Indian Affairs
Newark
Miss Leupp
Elizabeth Aldrich
Phee
Mra
John
Boldt
Porfirio Diaz Exile to Return Home Amid Mexican Unrest
In Mexico City on February 22 reports say Porfirio Diaz, long in exile in Europe, plans a return to his homeland. He is expected to be back by April 2, the Puebla anniversary, and will observe developments as a private spectator. Huerta’s government outlines measures to restore order and protect diplomats.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Coahuila
Sonora
Yucatan
Francisco Madero
Oaxaca
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
Orizabain
Felix Diaz
Pidencio Hernandez
Madero
Huberto Velasco
Orizaba
Vualasco
Venustiano Carranza
Pimilio
Raoul Madero
San Pedro
Saltillo
Carranga
Jose Gayon
Mexicali
Maytorena
Senate
Guazayo Madero
Porfirio Diaz
Europe
Paris
Puebla
Diaz
Four Regiments Directed to Galveston for Foreign Service
Washington reports the Fifth brigade Second division of the reorganized army, four infantry regiments under Brig. Gen. Smith, ordered to Galveston to be prepared for foreign service. No Mexico dispatch planned. move to readiness, with some units likely to Galveston by tonight or Monday. Major Gen. Carter ordered troops ready, rail links arranged.
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Washington
Reorganized Army
Smith
Galveston
Mexico
4Th Infantry
Fort Crook
Neb
Fort Snelling
Minn
Kilpatrick
Sumner
McCleb Ljan
Madero
United States
Taft
Wilson
Leavenworth
Kan
7Th United States Infantry
19Th Infantry
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
War Department
Chattanooga
Tenn
11Th Cavalry
Texas
Marlin
Colquitt
Rilo Grande
Memorial for vanishing Indian tribe breaks ground in New York
President Taft presided as 29 full blood Indian chieftains from western reserves joined him at Fort Wadsworth to break ground for a national American Indian memorial. A 60 foot bronze statue will stand 165 feet above New York harbor, honoring a vanishing race. Chief Hollow Horn Bear spoke as the ceremony opened with a 21 gun salute. Taft marks his last major public appearance outside Washington on Washington's Birthday in New York.
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New York
Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island
Taft
Atlantic
Florida
New York Harbor
Hollow Horn Bear
Washington
Graft coin put in stocks loses, New York version
Money alleged to be taken by Police Captain Dennis Sweeney for police protection in Harlem precinct was placed in stocks and reportedly now in heavy loss. District Attorney Whitman says two large accounts in Sweeney’s name were found in Wall Street brokerage houses. Brokers expected to be subpoenaed by the grand jury next week for evidence. Sweeney has reportedly been a heavy loser in speculation.
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New York
Dennis — . Sweeney
Harlem
Charles 8S
Whitman
Sweeney
Wall Street
Washington Birthday Parade In Mexican Capital
American residents in the Mexican capital celebrate Washington's birthday after bombardment fears. They gather at the U S embassy, march to the Washington statue on Plaza de Dinamarca, and place wreaths at the base. Governor Gonzales held near Chihuahua capital, blocking escape amid Madero faction tensions. Bloomington divorce suit filed by Mrs J Dwight Funk alleging cruelty.
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Washington
United States
Plaza de Dinamarca
Gonzales
el Paso
Abraham Gonzales
Chihuahua
Madero
Bloomington
J. Dwight Funk
Chicago Storm Causes Million Dollar Loss and Isolation
A sleet storm crippled Chicago for 30 hours inflicting about a million dollars in damage. Telegraph lines were down as city is cut off from the outside world and repairs were not expected to be completed for 24 hours.
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Chicago
Weather forecast for Rock Island area tomorrow
The report covers Rock Island Davenport Moling and vicinity with fair and colder tonight after snow. Sunday stays fair. At 7 a m the temperature is 23. Highest yesterday 33 lowest last night 23. Wind 17 mph. Precipitation .67 inch. Humidity 100 at 7 p m 78 at 1 a m. Bon sets 5 43 rises 6 45 Venus is evening star Jupiter Mars morning stars.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moling
Vicinity
J. M. Sherier
Bon
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
Keefe Removal Sought by Nagel in Immigration Case
Secretary Nagel reported to President Taft on Daniel J. Keefe Detroit commissioner general of immigration. Nagel urged Keefe resign over alleged acceptance of free transportation for himself and family from railroads and steamship lines, a serious conflict given his official duties with immigration cases. It was unclear if Taft would act.
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Washington
Nagel
Taft
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Immigration
Keefe
Immigration Service
Petition Rejected in Janesville Recall Attempt
City Clerk Hammarland refused to accept a recall petition citing non citizen and former convict names not restored to citizenship. Petitioners plan a writ of mandamus for a special election, delaying any vote by about a year. Berlin princes begin track training signaling Imperial Olympic interest in Berlin games.
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Janesville
Wis
Hammarland
Seach
Berlin
Joachim
William Sigismund
Frederick Charles of
Prussia
Wolgast Versus Murphy Wager Heavy in San Francisco Fight
A large Daly City crowd watched Ad Wolgast and Harlem Tommy Murphy in a 20 round bout with Willie Ritchie title implications. Wagers reached about 50 090 dollars as Murphy odds swung to 9 to 10, both boxers making weight under 133 pounds. Jim Griffin refereed the bout.
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San Francisco
Daly City
Ad Wolgast
Michigan
Harlem Tommy" Murphy
New York
Willie Ritchie
Wolgast
Murphy
Jim Griffin
Los Angeles
Vernon Arena
Joe Rivers
Brown
Russian lieutenant shot down and captured in Adrianople flight
A military aeroplane reconnoitering over Adrianople fortress was hit by a Turkish shell and fell inside the lines. Its Russian pilot Lieutenant Nikolas was captured by Turkish forces. In Washington the canal commission proposes protections for ship masters against extortionate coal and oil charges in the Panama Canal Zone and outlines policy to regulate private sealers and curb monopoly.
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Constantinople
Adrianople
Nikolas
Washington
Panama Canal Zone
The
Canal Commission
Castro Off On Journey to Cuba From New York
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan president sailed from New York on the Ward liner Saratoga for Cuba claiming the trip was for pleasure and would return in March. He said he expected to defeat the government in its appeal to the supreme court concerning his entry into the United States.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Cuba
Ward
Saratoga
Supreme Court
Federal District
Washington's Birthday Observances Across Cities
Washington's birthday was celebrated in city houses of Congress and state events. In the Senate Senator Brandegee read Washington's farewell address at the request of the presiding officer. Philadelphia held exercises at the University of Pennsylvania with Governor Goldsborough receiving a Doctor of Laws along with Dr. Apple. Chicago marked the day with a Union League Club celebration at the Auditorium led by former Missouri Governor Hadhey, plus DAR luncheon and Chicago Historical Society exhibits.
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Washington
House
Senate
Brandegee
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Philip
Lee Goldsborough
University of Pennsylvania
Goldsborough
Henry H. Apple
Franklin
Foreigners Held for Huge Fraud in Chicago Case
Hans Bauder, president of the International Realty association of Chicago, is under arrest on Swiss extradition charges for a 600000 dollar mining stock fraud. He was seized at his 407 Manhattan building office and ordered held without bail. The Swiss accuse him of selling 3 million francs worth of stock, forming the International Commonwealth Security association, paying two dividends, then fleeing to Chicago. The Swiss report he opened banks in Basel and Zurich and misused funds from investors. Bauder, about 35, denies guilt, faces April 2 hearing.
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Chicago
Hans Bauder
International Realty Association of Chicago
Switzerland
Bauder
Manhattan
United States
Arnold Holinger
Republic
Austin-Manhattan Consolidated Mining Company
International Commonwealth Security Association
Paul Ritter
Basel
Zurich
Hunter's Secret Service Agency
Legation
Washington
Bribes Offered to Release Thaw in New York Inquiry
Albany report details an inquiry into efforts to discharge Harry K Thaw from Matteawan Hospital. Dr James V May and Dr John R Russell testified that William F Clark claimed Governor Sulzer sought Thaw’s release. Clark denied the charge while Russell said he was offered $20000 to release Thaw but refused. Sulzer denied involvement and said he heard of the claim only after Clark’s denial.
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Albany
Sulzer
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
James V. May
State Hospital Commission
John R. Russell
Matteawan
William F. Clark
Thaw
Dr. Russel
Clark
Russell
Russel
Convict Road Gang Set for Statewide Public Works
Charleston report notes a new law authorizes convict labor for state road construction. All male prisoners sentenced within the state may be assigned to the road gang, regardless of sentence length, once the legislature adjourns at daybreak.
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Charleston
D. C
Wilson Defends Antitrust Laws In New Jersey
President-elect Wilson defends seven antitrust bills signed into law in New Jersey, arguing they promote fair competition and prosperity. He says only violators will regret the measures, and criticizes indirect methods of monopolies. The piece also notes a federal probe into Pacific Telephone and Northwestern Telephone regarding a potential trust influence on long-distance lines.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
Telephone Trust
Pacific Coast
Federal
Department of Justice
Pacific Telephone Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Northwestern Telephone Company
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Castro
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