Embargo for Arms Is New Huerta Plea
Washington current note from Mexico City requests reconsideration of arms embargo on Mexico rebels. Huerta government claims anarchy and rebels benefiting from arms, while foreigners and nationals are protected. U.S. likely will not change policy immediately. goal seen as widening exchanges with world powers. Villa allows exhumation of Benton body in Chihuahua. two Americans two Britons and Benton family to attend with physicians and transport. Consul Letcher confirms Benton’s body in Chihuahua City. medical exam planned before disposition. Villa’s reply signals push for more power in southern movements.
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Huerta
State Department
Benton
Letcher
Bryan
Villa
W. S. Benton
Chihaubau City
Chihuahua City
Consul Edwards
Gustave Bauch
Juarez
Bauch
Chihuahua
General Villa
Reparation Demanded Over Vergara Death by U S
Washington report notes cabinet unity on seeking reparation from Huerta for Clemente Vergara's hanging near Hidalgo Mexico. Bryan states a formal demand was sent. discussion included the Benton case and opinions on Mexican policy. House members warned of potential turmoil if constitutionalists win. pensions and flag symbolism cited.
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Villa’s Ambition Sways Campaign Toward City Clash
Ward seeks to extend power as head of government. Friends recall Villa’s stated goal to capture the city long sought since being driven out years ago. Rebel bands spread along the railroad near Torreon, while federal forces fortify and prepare an offensive move north. Villa calls Carranza the first chief of the revolution despite his dictatorship.
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Torreon
Carranza
Deadlocked Mine Wage Talks Prompt Adjournment
Philadelphia Feb 27 joint conference of western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois miners and operators adjourned sine die unable to agree on a new wage scale due March 21. Local district settlements demanded and further talks likely before April 1 in central field. Illinois United Mine Workers delegates rejected nonunion labeled tickets before accepting due to union label tickets. Resolutions urged a $3.38 day for diggers loaders and machine men a six hour day weekly five days. Possible five cent a ton basing point increase weigh mine run basis. International board members named Farrington Pope Germer and McDonald. Convention to contribute $10,000 to Michigan copper miners strike.
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Belleville
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Mount Olive
Duncan McDonald
Springfield
Michigan
After Bear Prober’s Call for Leads in New York Probe
John and Belivan, heads of the investigation into a New York oat graft case, announce continued efforts to uncover trails. A state official notes a set of important information prepared for the committee.
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Craft
Gover
Chinese General Chao Ping Chun Victim of Poisoning
Tien Tsin China February 27 Assassination by poison is believed to have caused the death of General Chao Ping Chun military governor of ChinA province and former premier under President Yuan He was stricken last night and died this morning.
Jobless Not Problem for Great Alarm Is for State Agencies
Delegates at a national conference in New York seek remedies for employment irregularities and to link jobless workers with available positions. Mayor Mitchell opens with a call for public responsibility. Secretary Andrews foresees state run employment exchanges. The group agrees there is no unusual unemployment crisis.
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Andrews
American Association For Labor Legislation
Demand for Inquiry into Rock Island's Finances
Washington lawmakers press for Interstate Commerce Commission to probe the Rock Island system amid holdings tied to equity, boasting $121 million in securities and 90 percent fixed charges. Critics cite service delays and frequent wrecks as public harm while a New York committee shields Rock Island collateral bonds. President James backs Foss bill to create a national university in Washington.
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Iowa
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Central Trust Company
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National University
University Oflinois
House Committee On Education
Washington
Mawson Returns from Antarctic Expedition Rich in Finds
Adelaide reports Dr. Mawson and five companions returned aboard the Aurora after a voyage that yielded rich biological specimens and possible coal and copper deposits. Despite a deadly sledge journey, Mawson spoke of miraculous survival and praised wireless telegraphy as a vital lesson. The original trek began December 2, 1911 from Hobart with aims to survey the Antarctic coastline, enduring fierce winds and storms along the way.
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Dr. Merz
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Adelieland
Weather Forecast for Rock Island Davenport and Vicinity
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with moderate temperatures and a low near freezing. Winds light to moderate variable. temperature at 7 am 29, highest yesterday 40, lowest last night 29. no precipitation. Astronomical notes list Mars Venus Saturn in evening sky, Jupiter in morning.
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Thief Identifies Victims in $10,000 Jewelry Robbery
Montague Pike, a college graduate and confessed thief, identified the owners of $10,000 worth of jewelry at a police station after helping victims pick items from a loot table. He was held without bail in New York on the February 27 report.
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Montague Pike
Ellis Hangs To His First Story
Chicago witness William Ellis recounts conversations with his wife before her murder but avoids details on how she died. He testifies she confessed love for another and that he urged her to return to Cincinnati where their two children await.
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Chicago
William Ellis
Cincinnati
Second verdict in woman death in Lexington Ky
Coroners jury reviewing Mrs Laura Wilder Simpson death ruled the cause unknown and not self inflicted. A third jury may be convened as families seek an accidental death finding. Dr Wilder defended son in law Laurence Simpson while recounting his father in law’s suicide in a personal crisis.
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Laura Wilder Simpson
Chicago
Wilder
Simpson
Laurence Simpson
John R. Allen
Simpsn
Taft backs Clayton bill amid judiciary committee hearing
Former President Taft and Alton B. Parker with Senator Root appeared before the house judiciary committee to endorse the Clayton bill harmonizing practices in federal courts. Taft dined with President Wilson after visiting the executive mansion. The Senate rejected a post office bill amendment to curb the postmaster general’s power to lower parcel post rates. Portugal faces anarchy as revolutionary movements disrupt Portugal, with all communications including wireless reportedly interrupted.
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Taft
Alton B. Parker
Senator Root
House Judiciary Committee
Executive Mansion
Wilson
Senate
Elgin Board Faces Possible Dissolution Over Butter Prices
Chicago Feb 27 The Elgin board of trade could be dissolved by government order or voluntary action as federal grand jury witnesses discussed alleged price fixing of butter.
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Elgin Board of Trade
Federal Grand Jury
Woman Freed After Long Death Decree for Killing Husband
Reading, February twenty seven. Mrs Kate Edwards freed from Berks county jail at dawn under a pardon from Governor Tener for the 1901 first degree murder of her husband. Four Pennsylvania executives had refused to set a date for execution and the board of pardons had twice refused commutation. She is nearly sixty and had five children.
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Kate Edwards
Berks County
Tener
Board of Pardons
Edwards
Petras Held to Jury in Kane County Murder Probe
In Aurora on Feb 27 the coroner's jury urged Anthony Petras be held on 10000 bond pending Kane County grand jury action in the Theresa Hollander murder probe. The verdict did not charge him. Petras' attorney said bond would be posted by Saturday. Folk to Accept New Post at Commerce Commission.
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Kane County
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Soliétter Folk
State Department
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Queen Mary and the Babe’s Godmother at Savoy
The article notes Mrs Robert Baithun, granddaughter of the late Duk gind and cousin to Mary of England, as godmother to the royal baby. Queen Mary attended the ceremony at the Savoy, delivering a blessing for the newborn.
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