State troops ordered to Brownsville border mobilization
Brigadier General Steever to deploy forces as ordered with instruction to prevent river crossing without War Secretary approval. Major General Woodorses immediate control and directs utilization of troops to guard Mexican border and telegraph orders flow. Senator Sheppard appeals for 1000 troops to cover 300 mile stretches and areas near Cameron Starr and Hidalgo counties amid looting and raids. Twenty second Infantry to Fort Bliss camp and move to Texas City. Battery B Third Field Artillery to San Antonio to join first battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brownsville
Steever
Colquitt
Wood
Fort Myer
War Department
S Sheppard
Knox
Morris Sheppard
State Department
Sheppard
Rio Grande
Paso
Reco
del Rio
Cameron
Starr
Ridalgo
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Paso
W.S. Scott
United States Marshal
Twenty-second Infantry
Fort Bliss
Texas City
Third Field Artillery
San Antonio
Department
Governor Colquitt Hastily Orders Brownsville Troops
Fort Sam Houston officers say Governor Colquitt acted hastily in sending four Texas militia companies toward Brownsville risking a clash with the U S Army. Conditions at Brownsville and across the river at Matamoras were peaceful. Four militia troops and one regular cavalry troop were en route after Colquitt’s urging. Troop M of the Fourteenth Cavalry moved from Fort McIntosh under War Department orders to prevent river crossing without secretary of war approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Colquitt
Texas
Brownsville
United States Army
Department
Matamoras
Browneville
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
War Department
Secretary of War
Kirby Walker
Steever
Esse
Washingon
Rabb Criticizes Colquitt Over Border Troops
Browns ville candidate Frank Rabb, in San Antonio, denounces Governor Colquitt for ordering state troops to border service. He says there is no invasion threat from Mexico and warns of potential danger to Americans abroad if the action continues. He notes Mexican merchants paid a contribution while no American citizens were asked to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquitt
Border Service
Brownsville
Frank Rabb
Internal Revenue Collector
San Antonio
St. Anthony
Mexico
Matamoros
Rumors of Threats Reach Matamoros Prompt Brownsville Militia Action
Reports say rumors of Americans being threatened in Matamoros grew from Mexican soldiers pressing the firm Yturria & Cross for money. When refused, the Mexicans threatened to abandon the town, sparking alarms in Brownsville and prompting militia movements. Captain Head and Consul Johnson disputed immediate danger, noting no clear incident and that soldiers’ presence might deter trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matamoros
Yturria
Brownsville
Captain Head
Colquitt
Johnson
Head
Mexico
State Troops Move to Brownsville in Militia Sweep
State troops led by Capt J T Stockton and the Houston Rifles joined in Robstown and left Corpus Christi for Brownsville to reinforce the border. Corpus Christi Musketeteers muster 56 men and head to join the move, amid anticipation of Texas Rangers volunteering for duty if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
J.T. Stockton
Corpus Christi Musketeers
Brownsville
Robstown
Houston Rifles
Hutchings
Colquitt
Southwest
Texas
Troops Enroute Arrive at Galveston Fort Crockett Camp
Company D signal corps arrived in Galveston on a special train as the first mobilized unit. Rail officials expect troops to continue arriving today and tonight for encampment at Fort Crockett. The army transports McClellan and Kilpatrick are docking or expected to dock, with Sumner already in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Company D
Signal Corps
Fort Crockett Military Reservation
McClellan
Sumner
Kilpatrick
National Guard Troop D Mobilizes for Texas Border Duty
Corsicana Texas February 25 members of Troop D Texas National Guard under Captain W H Murphy assemble in response to orders to be ready for duty on the Texas border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Tex
Texas National Guard
W. H. Murphy
Texas
Troops Delay At Fort Benjamin Harrison For Texas Move
In Indianapolis Indiana the Twenty third Regiment under Colonel Edwin F Gienn could not depart Fort Benjamin Harrison due to a shortage of railway coaches. Troops were ready to start at daybreak and the first battalion was expected to move late today with the last train leaving tonight for Galveston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Twentythird Regiment
Edwin F. Gienn
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Galveston
Tex
Matamoros calm after threats and troop withdrawal scare
Rumors of demands on Americans in Matamoros provoked Texas troops but proved exaggerated. Mexican commander Major Ramos collected 4500 from residents to fund troops. he warned he might abandon the city to bandits if not paid. U S Consul Johnson slept peacefully in Matamoros as Brownsville anxiously watched for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Mex
Texas
Ramos
Johnson
United States
J. H. Johnson
Associated Press
Bowie
Long-lived Pennsylvania Civil War veteran Samuel Neuin dies at 108
Samuel Neuin aged 108 died in Lebanon Pennsylvania just after being refused enlistment for age in the Civil War. He was born in 1804 in Strauston area and survived by nine children 37 grandchildren 51 great grandchildren five great-great grandchildren and two great-great great grandchildren. His son Harrison 70 served in the Civil War. He said his first vote was for John Quincy Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Samuel Neuin
Strauston
Schuylkill County
Neuin
J. Q. Adams
Harrison
Clopton Hearing Focuses on North Texas Financier Kill
Dallas Feb 25 The shooting of James L White financier and treasurer of Republic Trust Co in his offices last Thursday by J A Clopton of San Antonio is to be reviewed at Clopton s examining trial this afternoon A Silvers VP of the Republic Trust Co wounded in the incident said they discussed a real estate deal when Clopton opened fire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
James L. White
North Texas
J. A. Clopton
San Antonio
White
Clopton
Republic Trust Company
A. Silvers
de la Fuente
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Huerta
Diaz
Orozco
Mexico and United States Face Post-Revolution Tensions
Unofficial dispatches from Mexico describe investigations into the killings of Madero and Suarez at the penitentiary rear. Reports note tracks of cars used to move prisoners and a Spanish paper questions a planned elimination. Washington and Huerta discuss unsettled matters including indemnity, Colorado River issues, and the Chamizel boundary, with promises to act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Madero
Suarez
The
Noticioso
Mexico
Washington
Rescuer Heroic Action At Tiro General Mine
Fifteen Americans and one Englishman, officers and workers at the Tiro General mine near Los Charcos Mexico, fought to safety for their families and rearmed to escort women and children to safety after reaching San Luis Potosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiro General
Los Charcos
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Senate rescinds intervention resolution in Texas
In Austin the Texas Senate rescinded a resolution condemning the deaths of Madero and Suarez and nearly calling for intervention. The measure was returned to the federal relations committee as leaders plan to reinsert the intervention paragraphs. Lattimore pressed congressional redistricting. the morning focused on the committee of the whole bill with six western counties shifted by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Madero
Suarez
Committee On Federal Relations
Lattimore
Pimples Vanish After Resinol Treatment Claim
An October 27 1912 Philadelphia notice features Albert Greenburg asserting relief from years of facial pimples after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. The ad touts Resinol as a long standing doctor's prescription and household remedy for skin ailments with prices listed and an offer to sample free by writing to Dept. 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Albert Greenburg
Frank Ave
Rescue of Seventeen Americans From Los Charcos Church
A San Antonio received letter recounts S F Shaw and his crew from Tiro General mine rescuing seventeen Americans and Spaniards besieged in a Los Charcos church after a February 15 skirmish along the San Luis to Saltillo rail line. They rode 60 miles back through a volatile area, past armed mobs, to safety in San Luis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Charcos
San Antonio
National
San Luis
Saltillo
Tiro General Mine
S. F. Shaw
Shaw
Tire General Mine
Messrs
Barber
Beck
Bennet
Flibbatte
Hobart
Hunt
Kané
Longan
Murray
Niveau
Orr
Sharpton
Turner
Snodgrass
Coley
Mexico
Ninety Five Federal Soldiers Executed Near Juarez
Ninety five federal volunteer soldiers were executed late yesterday at Sauz below Juarez after a revolt tied to the death of ex President Madero. Many refused the execution mask, and over fifty garrison members escaped before federal troops arrived from Chihuahua City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Sauz
Juarez
Madero
Chihuahua City
Antonio Rabago
Chihuahua
Abram Gonzales
David de la Fuente
Huerta
Columbus
N. M
Mexico Ity
Carranza Opposed By Huerta Foes Across Mexico
Governor Venustiano Carranza declared himself opposed to the Huerta government at Saltillo. Reports say 800 troops from Torreon and 600 from Monterey are marching to pursue Carranza forces. Saltillo police scanty, fears of looting run high amid bandit activity. Consul Garrett, linked to arrests of robbers, faced threats in Nuevo Laredo and notified Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltillo
Carranza
Cuatro Clengas
Consul Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
Eziquio Parra
Garrett
US Officials Reassess Madero Suarez Death After Shock
Washington officials indicate the initial shock over the deaths of Madero and Suarez has eased. They credit ambassador Wilson with calming the public, accept a killing as careless rather than murder, and note the new Mexican government appears friendly to the United States and willing to protect American interests. No immediate peace is foreseen as the dominant party is seen as a reincarnated Porfirio Diaz faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapatista
Morelos
Cuernavaca
Chamber of Deputies
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Madero
Washington, D. C
Suarez
Ambassador Wilson
United States
Porfirio Diaz
Huerta Opposes Zapatistas as Mexican Crisis Widens
The article reports Huerta offering terms to northern Orozo followers while negotiations with Zapatistas in the south fail, prompting a more active campaign against them. It notes the killing of American Boris Coron at Los Laureles Hacienda and Ambassador Wilson requesting troops for protection, plus reports of volunteers in Chihuahua City and shifting governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macro
Huerta
Zapatistas
Boris Coron
Los Laureles
Tepec
Wilson
Mexico City
Manero
Republic
Chihuahua City
Rabago
Gonzales
Edwards
Juarez
Madero
South
Nogales
John Kenneth Turner
John E. Chapman
Pearson
Kanklin
H. B. Bond
Dr. Harrison
Dallas
Tex
Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico Tangles Hit Wall Street Trade And Claims
Exporters and importers tied to Mexico await word as orders and contracts worth millions are stalled. Reports say a Madero era contract with a large electrical firm was cancelled. American and foreign firms plan to file claims with the State Department, amid losses from the recent revolution and ongoing disruption to Mexican business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
Madero
Wall Street
Southern Pacific Company
State Department
Washington
Regime Denies Knowledge of Reported Loan to New Administration
The regime used the moment to deny any knowledge of a loan report to the new administration while another account described the report as scouted and unverified. No official confirmation or details about the loan exist in the circulated summaries.
Fugitives Reach Havana After Mexico City Escape
Three Mexican deputies flee arrest to Vera Cruz and board the Esperanza to Havana. Adrian Aguiro Benavides, nephew of ex president, Cepero Rendon, and Victor Maya say they fled to avoid the ley de fuga. Benavides laments democracy's fate in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Adrian Aguiro Benavides
Francisco J. Madero
Cepero Rendon
Victor Maya
Esperanza
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Cn Benavides
Mexico
Madero Brother Seeks U S Refuge In Wake of Mexico Crisis
Evaristo E Madero youngest son of the late Mexican president seeks asylum in the United States after the killings of Francisco and Gustavo Madero. He, a Cornell graduate, is staying at the Spanish American Club in Ithaca and has asked his brother Carlos to join him. They plan to decide on next steps while awaiting word from their father and the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Evaristo E. Madero
Francisco
Gustavo Madero
Madero
Mexico
United States
Evaristo
State Agricultural College
Cornell
Mexico City
Carlos
St. Joseph's Academy
Milwaukee
Troops Move Through Houston En Route to Galveston
A steady flow of troops and supply trains passes through Houston toward Galveston. No commands have been issued yet as encampment grounds near Eureka, five to six miles west of the courthouse, are prepared between the Katy and Harriman railway lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Galveston
Eureka
Harriman
Mail Held Up In Laredo
One hundred sixty pouches of registered mail lie in the Laredo post office destined for interior Mexican points. The mail includes ambassadorial pouches. Nuevo Laredo post office is willing to accept mail for transmission, but the American Post Office Department has not authorized its release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
American Post Office Department
Trevino Becomes Governor of Nuevo Leon
Monterrey reports Ge neronimo Trevino took the oath of office as governor of Nuevo Leon replacing resigned vice governor Villareal. General Jose Maria Mier remains head of the III military zone commanding forces on the Rio Grande frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mex
Generonimo Trevino
Nuevo Leon
Governo Villareal
Saturda
Jose Maria Mie
Rio Grande
Juare City Treasurers Involved In Refugee Fund Transfer
El Paso report says Jesu Siqueiros city treasurer Melchor Vela chief of police and Juan Burns chief of detectives aided refugees on the American side a Maderista presence. All 30,000 pesos funds previously sent to this side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Jesu Siqueiros
Juare
Melchor Vela
Juan Burns
Maderistas
Bank loses depository bid due to misread bid
A cipher error shifted the decimal in a county depository bid, causing State Bank & Trust Co to lose the contract for about 200000 dollars. Attorney King says the bank meant 3.2 percent, while the National Bank of Commerce bid 3 percent for the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
State Bank & Trust Company
Attoney H. C. King
Ntional Bank of Commerce
Parisian Sage Promises Cure For Dandruff
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the sole dandruff cure and hair growth remedy. It claims a two week cure with money back guarantee, stops itching and hair loss, and promotes glossy hair without dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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