Rebel Chief Losing Faith in Revolution Report
Special to The Light reports President Taft and the State Department fear Orozco’s attitude toward Americans has worsened. U S policy remains neutrality, with no intervention anticipated despite rebel setbacks. De La Barra may be favored to become Mexico’s next chief executive amid competing emissaries.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
State Department
Orozco
United States
Madero
Washington
New York
de la Barra
Senor de la Barra
Chihuahua
Orozco Refuses Counsel Strains U.S. Consular Ties
In Chihuahua on April 13, Orozco rejects Marion Letcher as U.S. consul and refuses to heed rebel chiefs. He has not ruled out James Long of Parral or Consul Edwards at Juarez, but likely will soon disavow them as U.S. representatives. Letcher reports to Washington and awaits instructions.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Orozco
Marion Letcher
United States
James I. Long
Parral
Edwards
Juarez
Letcher
Mr. Letcher
Washington
Americans Leave Chihuahua Amid Orozco Tensions
Explanations of Orozco’s repudiation of American consuls trigger a new exodus from Chihuahua cities especially Parral and mining towns. Forty one foreigners arrive from Parral while only about 25 remain in the district. Consular Agent J I Long stays at Parral and many natives urge others to depart.
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EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
Chihuahua
Parral
Santa Bara
Minas Nuevas
Los Azulas
J. I. Long
Philemon Schaefer
T. D. Edwards
Juarez
Orozco
Rebel and Federal Positions and Movements Summary
Rebels remain between Bellano and Escalon with supplies gathered at Chihuahua as the command center. Federals hold the strip from Bermejillo to Conejos and direct troop movements from Chihuahua. Both sides use scouts exchanging long range fire with little effect.
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Chihuahua
Bellano
Escalon
Bermejillo
Conejos
Mexican unrest hits business and foreign residents in Mexico City
J A Tripp a Mexico City paper maker arrived at the Menger hotel reporting business at a standstill and a decade-long setback ahead. George Ballou contests that view saying Mexico City is an armed camp with foreigners arming themselves and Americans forming a protective company led by R M Boulet of the Wolvin lines.
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J. A. Tripp
Mexico
Menger
Mr. Trip
George A. Ballou
Mr. Tripp
Ballou
R. M. Boulet
Wolvin Lines
Move to Restore Peace in Mexico City Debates Peace Commission
The Mexican chamber of deputies saw the independent faction push a resolution for a peace commission to negotiate with General Orozco. President Madero would need official consent for the commission, and there is no indication he would grant it.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Orozco
Madero
Turmoil in Mexico Exposes Threat to U.S. Interests
The article notes a 2000 strong rebel band terrorizing Mexico, with refugees fleeing by train and ship. A 1400 man American volunteer regiment forms in Mexico City to defend legation interests, while analysts warn intervention by the United States may be needed if Madero cannot restore order amid claims for indemnities and stalled progress in rail, immigration, power, and mining.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Illinois
Cuba
Philippines
Madero
Zapata
United States
Rebels Prepare First Stand at Escalon as Federal Troops Advance
From Chihuahua reports General Pascual Orozco expects a federal advance within four days. General Campa will lead the old column. Rebels have clashed with British interests after beating Mrs. C A Aulde to force jewels, drawing indignation from the foreign community. The incident has British officials seeking vigorous protest.
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Mexico City
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Mapini
Orozco
Escalon
Campa
C. A. Aulde
To Close Pool Rooms in Muskogee Law Action
State sues to close pool rooms in Muskogee accusing them of gambling law violations. Officials say rooms operate as nuisances and have run since statehood, with action filed in Muskogee to shut them down.
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Muskogee
Okla
Bince
Noted Leaders Speak as Jefferson Day Dinner Draws Crowd
Democratic leaders from across the nation gathered at the Waldorf Astoria for Jefferson Day, with Thomas Donnelly presiding and speakers like William J. Bryan Norman Mack and Mayor Gaynor urging tariff revision and unity. Senator O Gorman touted party unity ahead of the presidential election as Dix and Wilson joined in critiquing the Republican administration and calling for a people’s government free from special interests.
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New York
National Democratic Club
Waldorf Astoria
Thomas Donnelly
William J. Bryan
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Dix
Wilson
Gaynor
O'Gorman
United States House
Senate
O’gorman
Jefferson
Baltimore
Republican Party
Taft
Exclusive Patterned Attire Offered at Lentz Store
The retailer on 312 West Commerce Street promotes individuality in clothing through a curated selection of patterns. Customers are invited to choose a distinctive style rather than garments pulled from a generic pile.
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Lentz
West Commerce Street
Roosevelt rails at Taft as Progressive label feud widens
In Manchester and Concord New Hampshire Col Roosevelt campaigns after a day of speeches. He defends his peace record and criticizes Taft while arguing for direct primaries and voter self determination. He says he acted decisively on peace during his presidency.
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Manchester
N. H
Roosevelt
Taft
New Hampshire
Mr. Taf
Ballinger
Crane
Concord
White House
Johnson Defends Roosevelt Candidacy Before San Francisco Women
Governor Johnson told San Francisco women voters that La Follette cannot advance the progressive cause in California. He argued California is already educated and warned Roosevelt’s defeat in the state primaries would hurt progressive Republicans in the presidential race.
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San Francisco
Cal
LaFollette
California
Wisconsin
Johnson
Roosevelt
Roosevelt hearkens to Nobel prize claim amid New Hampshire primaries
The Roosevelt supporters boast that he is the only president to win the Nobel Peace Prize and insist he seeks a broad victory in New Hampshire. The state’s April 23 primaries will decide delegates for Chicago.
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Eign
Roosevelt
New Hampshire
Chicago
Million For Roosevelt Campaign Spending Reported
Henry W. Taft says nearly one million dollars has been spent to back Roosevelt against Taft. He cites figures from Hilles and others, with Tim Woodruff relaying Flynn’s claim of 250000 spent in Pennsylvania.
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New York
Henry W. Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
Tobacco Trust
Hilles
Mr. Taft
Timothy L. Woodruff
William Flynn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Flynn
Woodruff
Philadelphia
Delaware for Taft Republicans elect six Taft delegates
Delaware Republicans at the state convention in Dover will elect six delegates to the Chicago convention who will support Taft though uninstructed. Primaries were held across the state for delegates to the state convention in Newcastle and Kent counties.
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Wilmington
Dsl
Dover
Chicago
Taft
Newcastle
Kentcoun
Roosevelt Delegates Dominant In Sussex Primary Totals
The election of Taft delegates was unanimous in Sussex county five Roosevelt delegates were chosen from 42. This likely sets Roosevelt’s total strength at the state convention with 560 delegates.
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Taft
Sussex County
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Secures Most West Virginia Delegates
In Wheeling on April 43 Roosevelt leads with 76 delegates from Cabell Fayette Mineral Upshur and Jefferson counties while Taft has 34. Roosevelt totals 146 instructed delegates to the May 4 state convention, Taft 104.
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Taft
West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Cabell
Fayette, Mineral
Upshur
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Publicity of Contributions Favorable Report
Washington April 13 a favorable report on the resolution for publicity of campaign contributions to presidential nomination candidates was made by the house committee on elections. Democratic candidates including Speaker Clark Governor Marshall and Governor Wilson have endorsed the Henry proposition.
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Washington
House Committee On
Congress
Clark
Marshall
Wilson
Henry
Taft campaign ends in Pennsylvania sweep says Dixon
Senator Dixon Roosevelt's campaign manager declares the Taft drive over after Pennsylvania primaries with Roosevelt carrying Pittsburgh by over 30,000 and winning most districts while only a few in Philadelphia may still be contested. Roosevelt reportedly led several districts 10 to 1.
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Washington
Taft
Dixon
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Light Contests Inspire Autoists On Coastal Run
The San Antonio party faced rain and delays on the gulf coast island leg of a coastal run. They ferried cars by motor boats from early morning and pressed through Aransas Pass to Port O Connor, where Secretary Vernor hosted an evening of entertainment before continuing.
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St. Joseph's Island
San Antonio
Gulf Coast Islands
Aransas Pass
St. Joseph’s Island
Matagorda Bay
Carr
Port O’connor
W. J1. Vernor
Automotive Club Run Bares Strenuous Texas Roads
State business leaders completed a grueling journey from Commerce to Port Lavaca and then to San Antonio via Victoria and Cuero. The Packard won first prize while Buick Flanders and Chalmers cars earned strong praise. Officials Carr Tiering Brewer Altman and others received credit for fairness and leadership during the challenging run.
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Port Lavaca
San Antonio
Victoria
Cuero
Packard
Buick
Little Flanders
Chalmers
Carr
W. A. Tiering
San Antonio Automobile Club
George Altman
Dr. Hering
Port O’connor
Altman
Knox Ends Tour and Heads Home from Havana
Secretary Knox wrapped up his tour of Central American republics and Cuba with a garden party at Quinto de los Molinos in Havana hosted by the city mayor. He met Bishop Pedro Gonzales Estrada and other officials at his hotel before departing aboard the cruiser Washington, as critics debate his Wednesday speech.
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Havana
Knox
Central
Cuba
Washington
Quinto de Los Molinos
Pedro Gonzales
Estrada
Telegraph
Mysterious Letters and Chinese Women in Medicine
A French guest misreads R S V P as Remember se wedding present. Forty Chinese women pursue medical studies in American universities aided by Dr Yame Kin, first Chinese woman doctor, who heads a Tien Tsin women’s hospital and trains nurses.
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Yame! Kin
China
Kin
Tien-Tsin
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