Action by Congress Deemed Necessary for Protection of Foreigners
Instructions from the State Department to Ambassador Wilson urge withdrawal from dangerous localities in Mexico. It directs informing Americans of the duty to act prudently, specifying places and times, and advising consuls to withdraw if personal safety is at risk. Signed Huntington Wilson.
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Congress
Mexico
Department of State
Ambassador Wilson
Ee Rae Htthdrawal
Huntington Wilson
Railroad Hero Stands Against Wind to Halt Impending Wreck
August Wagner near Grenada Street faced February windstorm hazards as a Kerrville-bound train neared. He cut failed poles and cables with a hatchet but warned dispatchers, then waved to halt the engine as it approached, preventing disaster on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line.
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San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Wagner
Cece
Kentucky Avenue
Sap
Grenada Street
Telephone and Telegraph Commpany
August Wagner
Carpenter Hero Sparks Train Stop During Windy Rescue
San Antonio carpenter August Wagner braved a 52 mile wind on February 20 to rescue a family and halt a derailed or stalled train by reaching downed wires and poles, clearing the road, and preventing a potential disaster.
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Wagner
San Antonio
Gomez Warns of Mexican Intervention and Madero's Fall
Emilio Vasquez Gomez argues the United States will not send troops but warns intervention would spark a long flame. He predicts Madero’s downfall within fifteen days without recall and notes Orozco’s rising influence as pivotal to events and potential peace within a month if he becomes provisional president.
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Madero
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Senor Vasquez Gomez
Don Francisco
Madere
Orozco
Pascual Orozco
All Can Be Nice and Plump Protone Weight Miracle Claim
A well known gentleman praised Protone as a miracle weight building treatment. He said it reversed his long battle with thinness and nerve fatigue, noting he had tried many tonics without success.
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George
Remarkable Gains With Protone Diet Claim
A long-time thin reader reports rapid weight gain of 30 pounds in 30 days after starting Protone. He credits a mix of digestives meals, milk, beer, and other foods, noting stronger energy and a sharpened sense of nerves.
No Intervention Seen by Mexican Consul
Manuel Esteva Mexican consul in the city expressed that the United States would hesitate to intervene in Mexico. He read reports of a possible intervention last night and concluded no action would be taken. He said Taft's proclamation shows the goal of punishing violations of neutrality laws.
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United States
Mexico
Manuel Esteva
Esteva
Taft
Rebels Move Direct to Capital Campaign Hearts Mexico
Rebels plan a bold advance toward Mexico City with 8000 troops after mobilizing Vasquista forces in Juarez. Orozco resigns as rurales commander to return to mining near Chihuahua, Pancho Villa poised to take over with 800 rurales. Juarez fears unrest as rebels sweep southern Mexico and Mormon colonies are taxed.
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Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
Marcelo Caravero
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Fleet at Guantanamo Strong Enough to Block Mexican Ports
Special to The Light outlines US naval power ready to intervene in Mexico, with sixteen first class battleships at Guantanamo Bay and supporting cruisers capable of blockading and holding Mexican ports on both coasts within four days. It notes West Coast forces are smaller but could be prepared quickly, and lists key ships and crews.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Seacoast
Rio Grande
Mexico
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Florida
Delaware
Michigan
North Dakota
Utah
Louisiana
Gearon
New Hampshire
Vermont
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virginia
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Swift
North Carolina
Birmingham
Salem
Washington
Palm Beach
Paducah
Pacific Squadron
Honolulu
Maryland
Panama
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Cleveland
Denver
Petrel
Noten
Christobal
Panama Canal Zone
British exchequer accrues windfall from four estates
The exchequer gains a large windfall from death duties on four estates disposed of by wills filed together in London. The estates total about 3,595,000 dollars with duties surpassing 550,000 dollars, more than 15 percent. A quoted jibing line from the Cleveland Plain Dealer frames the report.
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Great Britain
London
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claims to revive natural hair color, ease dandruff and itching, strengthen hair, and stop falling hair. Sold by W. C. Kalteyer, fifty cent bottle with money back guarantee if not as represented.
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Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Wyeth
W. C. Kalteyer
Train clears obstruction after near collision incident
A San Antonio lad described an obstruction on the track just feet ahead as an engine rolled past him. After an investigation and the cables cut, the train moved on. Wagner found his home damaged with a collapsed shed while his wife and children sheltered inside, relieved when he returned.
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San Antonio
Wagner
Speaker Clark Endorses Graduated Income Tax in Sugar Reform Talk
Washington, March 2. Champ Clark says a graduated income tax is the most just tax and the key to reforming tariffs. He predicts Congress will pass an income tax bill after a favorable constitutional amendment, and that sugar duties will fall about two cents per pound benefiting consumers. He argues the plan would keep billions in citizens’ pockets and tax the wealthy more fairly.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Clar
Congress
America
United States Treasury
Traction Co Reports 1911 Fare Increase and Growth
The San Antonio Traction Co filed its 1911 annual report showing total street car fares of 979 024.66 up from 855 999.41 in 1910, a 123 025.25 rise. Operating costs eased slightly to 958 467.25 from 962 795.74, with salary gains and reduced extension spending. labor costs rose about 40 000, equipment value and floating debt increased, and damage payouts grew to 165 453.97 from 161 201.84. New machinery worth 2 000,000 was installed, power costs rose ~14 000, miscellaneous expenses up 3 000.
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San Antonio Traction Company
Frank R. Newton
W. B. Tuttle
Pevenne
Prisoner Arrested in Cudahy Home Case In Pasadena
Morris J. Condory, a Navy veteran of the Spanish American War, was arrested in Pasadena after Mrs. Jack Cudahy identified him as the masked intruder who broke into her home on February 28. He claimed he was recruited to destroy wires and sign a confession, then recanted, saying a double may have committed the crime. Condory is held on burglary charges pending further inquiry.
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Pasadena
Cal
Morris J. Condery
Jack Cudahy
Arroyo Street
Los Angeles
Mrs. Cudahy
Wood
Condery
New York
Cudahy
North Broadway
Condory
Brandt
Polic
Cowdery
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Republic
Protone Company
Detroit
Protone Bldg
Detroit Michigan
A. M. Fischer
Houston St
Ave. Co
E. Houston St
A. Dreiss
N. Alamo St
J. W. Taliaferro
Viscount Haldane
Lord Haldane
Westminster Hall
Cecil Rhodes
Cape of Good Hope
Cairo
Transcontinental Telegraph Company
U. C
Guantanamo
Joe
Manda
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Club
Mir
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Nnual Report OF Traction CO
Waglan
Sele
Navy
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