Madero Family to Be Reunited in San Antonio
Alfonso and Gabriel Madero, brothers of Mexico’s slain president, arrived in San Antonio to await other family members. They plan a reunion to discuss future movements as the family travels from Vera Cruz to Havana and New Orleans and overland routes, with seven brothers and four sisters named among those expected.
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Gabriel Madero
Mexico
San Antonio
Vera Cruz
Havana
New Orleans
New York
Gunter Hotel
Alfonso Madero
House of Madero
Francisco I
Gustavo
Monterey
Madero
Raul
Emilio
Julio
Tampico
Francisco Madero
Gabriel
Evaristo
Caros
Mercedes
Magdalena
Rafaela
Angela
Don Francisco Madero
Mariage
San Anonio
Iastro Expects 10 Be At Inauguration
Havana reports claim Gioriano Casaroe was invited to the inauguration by President-elect Wilson. Casaroe denies invitation, says he is going to Washington on his own accord and disclaims accountability for Cuban newspaper stories.
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Havana
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Gioriano Casaroe
Castro
Washington
Wilin
Newport News Shipbuilding Wins Major Pennsylvania Contract
In Washington on February 28 Secretary Meyer awarded the contract for the Pennsylvania title ship, one of the world’s largest, to Newport News Shipbuilding Company for 7,260,400 dollars.
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Ecretary Meyer Today
Intract
Pennsylvania
Newporters Shipbuilding Company
Ateir
Wilson supports repeal amendment to Panama Canal bill
President-elect Wilson has signaled support for Senator Root's amendment to repeal the toll exemption for American coastwise ships. Democratic Senate leaders reported his position, despite opposition from Senator O Gorman. No action is expected in the current Congress, with hopes to revisit in the next session.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Root
O'Gorman
New York
Senate Interoceanic Canals’ Committee
Wilson Attitude toward Panama Tolls Stir British Press
Washington correspondent of the London Morning Post reports President Wilson's stance on the Panama tolls dispute. British papers express gratification at his alleged attitude, sparking comment across English newspapers.
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London
Washington
London Morning Post
Wilson
Panama
Vice President-Elect Marshall Arrives in Washington
Marshall arrives in Washington at 2 p.m. and is greeted by a Senate delegation led by Mr Kern of Indiana and a House group led by Mr Dixon, with Henry B. F. McFarland. he and Mrs. Marshall hold an informal reception in the Union Station president's room before going to a hotel near the White House.
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Washington
Marshall
Kern
Indiana
Dixon
Henry B. F. McFarland
Union Station
Working Girl Queen of Carnival Optical in Paris
Germaine Bregnat, a Paris typist and queen of the midlenten carnival, was received at the Elysee by Mme Poincare, who presented a diamond bracelet. Bregnat earlier paraded through the main street to the cheers of thousands with her maids of honor.
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Germaine Bregnat
Palace of the Elysee
Mme. Poincare
Mile. Bregnat
Suffragette Army Storms Capitol in Washington
General Rosalie Jones leads a 250 mile suffrage march through crowds in Washington attracting unprecedented applause and traffic delays. Police clear a path as she addresses suffragists from an automobile, then rests at suffrage headquarters while awaiting possible interview with President elect Wilson.
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Rosalie Jones
Capital
Toon
Capitol Grounds
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury Building
Peace Monument
Jones
New York
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Treasury
National Suffrage Headquarters
Wilson
Kern Expected to Be Senate Leader
Senator Martin of Virginia said he will not seek re election as chairman of the Democratic caucus in the Senate. Kern is the candidate for caucus chairman, a post that includes leadership of the dominant party. The move is seen as clearing the way with no opposition likely.
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Indiana
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate
Martin
Virginia
Kern
Nonergy Rem
Increase Your Income By Careful Buying
Editorial promotes careful consumer buying to raise income. Warns against cheap inferior merchandise and urges reading The Light for timing, selection, and quality guidance from top merchants advertising in the paper.
Home Weather for Tourists
Weather observations from multiple cities report temperatures and conditions for the morning. St Louis shows 22 degrees with a northeast wind and snow, Chicago 18 with snow and a northwest wind, Milwaukee 10 clear and cold, St Paul 4 below with southerly wind and rising temperature, Kansas City 6 cloudy, New York 42 clear with possible rain, Boston 36 cloudy with northwest wind and rain, and Washington 58 clear with southeast wind and expected rain.
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New York
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Washington
Leased Wire Day Service Highlights for The Light
The San Antonio Light relies on the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report for broad daily news coverage. It emphasizes AP's status as a premier global news service alongside its own extensive local reporting.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Taft Vetoes Webb Bill on Intoxicating Liquors
President Taft issued a special message to Congress vetoing the Webb bill that would prohibit shipment of intoxicating liquors into dry states. He cited constitutional questions as his principal consideration in the veto.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Webb
Emperor William loses suit to terminate farmer tenant
In Elbing Germany on February 28 the district court ruled that Emperor William cannot terminate the tenant Sohst's lease. The suit stemmed from a boast in a speech in which the emperor claimed he had “thrown out” Sohst for being so good. The tenant’s lease runs until 1918 and remains in effect.
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Elbing
Germany
Emperor William
Sohst
Fire at Dewey Hotel Traps Dozens in Omaha Blaze
A Nebraska hotel fire caused by a suspected gas explosion raged through the Dewey Hotel in Omaha killing at least 15 and injuring many as flames collapsed the roof. Rescue efforts failed as firemen could not reach upper floors with ladders.
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Neb
Dewey
Thirteenth and
Farnum Streets
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Alice Bonnevie
Lrie de Oo
Jamie Probs
Charles Beverlyye
Dewey Hotel
Raphael-Fred Clothing Company
Hiller Liquor Company
Adams Express Company
Ship Driven Ashore Off Gull Shoals Amid Severe Storm
A three masted schooner laden with lumber was driven ashore near Gull Shoals off Hatteras during a nor'easter. Norfolk life savers dispatched four crews to reach the vessel but tangled lines prevented use of the breaches buoy. The ship’s exact identity remains unclear as it lies untethered and out of reach.
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Gull Shoals
Hatteras
Railroad Operations at Standstill in Mexico City Area
Rail traffic to Mexico City remains halted as isolated lines cut connections to the United States. Road routes to Tampico are disrupted, complicating freight and passenger movement and raising concern for regional supply chains.
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Mexico City
United States
Tampico
Mexican Crisis Escalates As Forces Move On Aguascalientes
Federal soldiers prepare to attack Aguascalientes and subdue the governor who opposes Huerta. Ambassador Wilson confirms Emilio Madero’s death. Peace talks to meet in El Paso with northern factions. Madero family to gather in San Antonio to plan the future. Federals close in on Saltillo while Sonora’s status remains grave and bandit activity soars. Zapata’s status remains unknown, latest report says alliance with Huerta may form.
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Huerta
Wilson
Emilio Madero
Mexico City
el Paso
Madero
San Antonio
Carranza
Saltillo
Sonora
Zapata
Rebel Governor Besieged in Aguascalientes Palace
An important battle looms as rebel governor Albert Fuentes D. resists government troops under General Hidalgo. Aguascalientes is surrounded, siege declared, and street fighting anticipated. Rail lines south and north are disrupted, isolating Mexico City from the United States.
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Aguascalienti
Albert Fuentes D
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Fuentes D
Saltillo
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Coahuila
V. Carranza
United States
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