Peace Envoys Stay in Eagle Pass for Peace Talks
Francisco Madero Sr reports the Mexican government cannot protect peace envoys and that two special trains failed to move the peace commission out of C. P. Diaz. Ernesto Madero, loyalist, travels to Monterey and may meet envoys at Riata to arrange new talks between rebel leader and government.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Madero Sr
Ernesto
Senor Madero
Peace Commission
C. P. Diaz
Mexico
Ernesto Madero
Monterey
el Paso
Tagle Pass
Riata
Don Francisco
Peace mission fails as Madero party returns from voyage
Francisco Madero Sr Alfonso Madero and Raphael Hernandez abandoned their trip amid overzealous Mexican authorities. They criticized Limantour for failing to shield them, noting missing federal passports and delays. Catarina Benevides was arrested as a suspected revolutionary but released after a telegram from General Treviño. The party faced searches and warned of unsafe conditions if they continued.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Finance Limantour
Francisco Madero Sr
Alfonso Madero
Raphael Penance
Madero
Mexico
C. P. Diaz
Catarina Benevides
Peace Move Grows As Mexican Peace Commission Forms
A informal peace commission of businessmen from Mexico City appears in Washington to aid peace talks with the Mexican revolution. Dr. Gomez, head of the revolutionist agency, has sent a message to Francisco I. Madero for instructions, and a reply was expected. Oscar Braniff and Esquival Obregon await terms while Gomez insists they be official government representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Dr. Gomez
Francisco I. Madero
Chihuahua
Mexico
Gomez
Madero
Oscar Braniff
Esquival Obregon
Senor Braniff
Senor Obregon
Diplomatic envoys in Mexico City pursue unofficial interview
Officials in Mexico City meet with envoys who visited privately and unofficially. Senor Braniff showed reluctance about the mission and stated they expect to remain in the city for several days.
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Mexico City
Senor Braniff
Attempt to Kill Diaz Envoy in San Francisco
In San Francisco on a April night an assassination attempt targeted Col. Alexis de Clairmont, a Diaz envoy tasked with obtaining an explosive formula. Two shots were fired as he neared his home. he returned fire and the attacker fled.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Col
Alexis de Clairmont
Diaz
Glairmont
British Ship Lands Marines in Mexican Port During Rebel Advance
The British sloop of war Shearwater entered San Quintin and landed marines to protect foreigners. Rebels neared the town and halted when guarded, prompting an exodus of locals. Captain Drew Reade, William Stanley, and another American were taken aboard. refugees were later landed at Ensenada.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Shearwater
San Quintin
S. C
Landing Surprises London in San Quentin Move
Washington reported a British force with a Maxim gun landed at San Quentin California to defend the town from Mexican insurgents. The foreign office and admiralty deny knowledge of the landing and say Shearwater was en route from La Paz to San Diego. Captain Vivian did not mention the incident in his dispatch.
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London
Associated Press
Washington
Shearwater
San Quentin
California
British
Foreign Office
Orce
Admiralty
Lapaz
Mexico
San Diego
Vivian
Diaz Threatened by Mexican Rebel Leader Gustavo Madero
Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico’s revolutionary junta chief, declares Diaz would be killed like a rat if he asks U S intervention. He warns Mexico would rise to prevent foreign guardianship and insists the United States has no right to meddle in Mexico’s affairs.
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Diaz
Gustavo A. Madero
Mexican Revolutionary Junta
Mexico
Don Gustavo
United States
Madero
Agua Prieta
Train Service Limited by Water Shortage in Rebel Zone
Mexican International railway operates passenger trains only up to Monclova while freight runs halt due to water supply cut at Castano. Insurgent soldiers spotted near the railroad. Federal troops monitor rebels in towns but avoid engagements.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Mexican International Railway
Monclova
Castano
Rebels Routed At Agua Prieta Trigger Border Tension
Attorney General Wickersham ordered the Douglas district attorney to tell the rebel commander to stay away from the border. Mexican soldiers who surrendered at Agua Prieta are under U S care with questions over internment as the U S does not recognize a Mexican state of war. American troops fortify the border while some Douglas residents allegedly aid insurgents with arms and ammo.
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Wickersham
United States
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Mexico
War Department
Indemnity Not Sought Over Agua Prieta Losses
Washington reports indemnity for American deaths and property losses at Agua Prieta not raised yet. The State Department asks Mexico to protect the Canal Development Company at Mexicali where insurgents threaten supplies. The plant supplies Imperial Valley water.
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Associated Press
Washington
Douglas
Agua Prieta
American State Department
Canal Development Company
Mexicali
Lower California
Imperial Valley of California
Widow Leads Rebel Force in Agua Prieta Skirmish Report
Rebel scouts reported that on April 14 the army near Agua Prieta moved with 600 combined troops under Juan Cabr al and Zenora Talamantes. Madame Talamantes, widow of a colonel executed with her two sons, allegedly funded a rebel commando to avenge their deaths. Her daughters are said to have joined the uprising.
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Associated Press
Agua Prieta
Mex
Juan Cabral
Zenora Talamantes
Sonora
Madame Talamantes
Chiapa
Sahuaripa
Ojeda
Talamantes
Ojo
El Paso Seeks Taft Aid After Mexico Border Firing
Reports say firing was heard in Mexico opposite Ysleta twelve miles below El Paso. The El Paso chamber of commerce called a meeting to urge President Taft to protect El Paso and American interests if Juarez is attacked.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Ysleta
Chamber of Commerce
Taft
Juarez
Douglas Gratitude for Taft Pledge Ends Agua Prieta Turmoil
Douglas residents expressed relief after President Taft promised official measures to curb further danger. The town calme down from the days of Agua Prieta fighting as authorities planned steps to prevent renewed clashes.
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Taft
Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
No word from Maderos delays family trip to Mexico
Up to 2 o clock this afternoon local Madero family members had received no word on whether Don Francisco Madero Alfonso Madero and Rafael Hernandez would return to San Antonio or wait at Eagle Pass for developments. The trio, who left yesterday seeking safe conduct for interior Mexico, halted when denied. Juan Sanchez Azcona said Don Francisco is anxious for peace but should avoid relying on Diaz agents.
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Madero
Don Francisco Madero
Alfonso Madero
Rafael Hernandez
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Interior of
Mexico
C. P
Diaz
Hartford cashier and wife betray embezzler in New York
Charles B. Kelsey former assistant cashier of Hartford Fire Insurance and Charlotte Fenn wife of a nosp lor eloped after stealing a large sum. Mrs Kelsey traced them to a New York hotel where they were using assumed names and turned them to police. Mrs Kelsey feigned reconciliation to lure him to another hotel where he was arrested. Mr Fenn said he would not reconcile. Fenn family disowns Mrs Fenn leaving her with few supporters.
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Charles B. Kelsey
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Charlotte Fenn
Kelsey
Hartford
Fenn
New York
Secret Orders Obscure Diaz Government Actions
The text notes that documents are ignored when secret orders accompany them and claims the open document is meaningless. It states we cannot know the nature of the secret orders and expresses opposition to Don Francisco and his party crossing the river.
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Secre
Don Francisco
Priest Defeats Burglar in Paris Flat
A 60 plus Abbé Loiseau repelled a burglar in his fifth floor Paris flat near St Sulpice. Despite severe wounds he restrained the intruder until police arrived, with a water bottle striking the attacker. The burglar was arrested after the struggle.
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Paris
Loiseau
Abbey
Church of St. Sulpice
Sacrilege Charges Against Royal Field Artillery Trio
Three Kilkenny based Royal Field Artillery soldiers McNab Lees and Wenchcomb faced sacrilege charges after pursuing a nun to a Roman Catholic church where they allegedly threw holy water and one tried to smash a church globe. On arrest McNab and Lees were drunk while Wenchcomb acted knowingly. Court crowds grew hostile and police removed the prisoners under escort.
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London
Royal Field Artilery
Kilkenny
McNab
Lees
Wenchcomb
Silent For Once
A quirky quip about a man arriving late and overhearing a neighbor’s quarrel through the wall. The exchange implies domestic calm at home while others argue, with a wry note on luck and listening.
Reciprocity Bill Moves Fast in House Debates Begin
The Canadian reciprocity tariff compact with Taft is taken up in the House and eyed for three days of debate. Representative Kitchen of North Carolina opens with a speech denouncing the proposal as a first step to tariff reduction. Democrats pledge unity in backing Taft's plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Canada
House
Representative Kitchen
North Carolina
Kitchen Leads Debate On Tariff Reform In Democratic House
Kitchen asserts Democrats have moved faster than Republicans in ten years as the House debates reciprocity with twenty hours split evenly. Underwood aims to complete discussion in three days and pass the bill for Senate consideration by mid next week with Claud Kitchen leading today’s argument.
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Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Senate
Kitchen
Claud Kitchen
North Carolina
Honduran loan treaty to be referred back for study
The Honduras loan treaty will be sent to the foreign relations committee for study when the senate meets in executive session. Opposition hopefuls delay action, citing personnel changes on the committee and a desire for new members to review the bill before ratification. Senator Cullom expects ratification this session amid concerns over banking interests linked to Morgan, Kuhn Loeb, National City, and First National banks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Foreign Affairs Committee
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
National City Bank
First National Bank of New York
Central American Republic
New Bill Extends Chinese Immigration Law to Mongolian Races
A California representative introduces an immigration bill in Washington that would apply existing Chinese descent restrictions to Japanese Koreans Tartars Malays Afghans East Indians Lascars Hindoos and all persons of Mongolian race or extraction. The measure expands current prohibitions to a broadened list of groups.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hayes
California
United States
United
Stork Laughs At No Babies Rule In Flats
New York April 14 A. R. Minock builder of a Flatbush apartment house on Beverley Road forbade children and dogs. Four tenants welcomed newborns prompting Minock to joke about a rooftop playground for the babies amid a run of visitors with black bags and the blanket news.
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Stork
New York
A. R. Minock
Beverley Road
Flatbush
Harold MacFarland
Minock
Deportation Risk Prompts Residence Certificate Bill
States beyond teachers students merchants bankers and professionals must apply within a year for a certificate of residence or face arrest and deportation. The bill was referred to the committee on foreign affairs.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Taft to Become a Weekend Commuter for Vacation
President Taft plans a fragmentary vacation by commuting from Washington to Beverly and Boston if Congress stays in session. Mrs Taft will join him in Beverly in late June. He hopes to spend two full days there each weekend and return to the White House by Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Taft
Boston
Beverly
Presiden
White House
Democrats Grant Expanded Budget Powers to House Committee Chairmen
A resolution introduced in the House confers sweeping oversight powers on the chairmen of nine standing committees handling government expenditures. The measure, drafted after a conference with Speaker Clark, aims to streamline expense control and reduce costs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Clark
United Committees Call for Thorough Public Inquiry
The resolution urges a detailed inquiry across periods the committees deem necessary to protect the public interest and uncover frauds or abuses. Committees may compel witnesses under oath and request records and papers as needed.
Fifty-Seven Legislators Absent From Tennessee House
The Tennessee House of Representatives met in Nashville with 42 members present and 57 absent as the body adjourned until Monday. Absences unknown for return.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee
Youths at Universities Increase
Berlin reports rising university enrollment with 54,822 students this year up 4.6 percent from 1910, while empire population grew 1.4 percent. Since 1890 population up 30 percent yet student numbers more than doubled, showing a marked rise in higher education participation.
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Berlin
Empire
A Legal Mind Dictates a Law Student’s Sharp Eye
A dialogue notes a law student’s skill in spotting irrelevant or immaterial points and detecting incompetence, hinting at analytical sharpness in legal reasoning.
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