Peace appeal urged as Diaz war to end soon
In Chihuahua and El Paso reports, 700 Americans discuss petition to President Diaz for reforms to halt the war. Dr. Manuel Balbas pens an open letter praising Madero and urging peaceful paths, warning against foreign intervention and the ruin of Mexico’s economy and mines.
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Chichuahua
Chihuahua
Mexico
el Paso
Diaz
Manuel Balbas
Mex
el Correo
Mesa Central
Madero
Francisco
Bids Sought for 150000 Worth of Rations in San Antonio
San Antonio wholesalers faced a call to bid on 111 articles valued around 150000 for rations and supplies. Bids open March 25 with delivery by April 5 as Fort Sam Houston ramps up a hefty procurement. Local growers and processors expect heavy demand and note prior contracts favored city concerns.
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Uncle Sam
San Antonio
Produce Commission
Floral
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Commissary
Mining of San Francisco Harbor Means Nothing
Associated Press reports from San Francisco quote Col J P Wi as commandant of the Presidio denying a rumor that the harbor will be mined. He says annual drills begin in April when weather favors, with submarine mines gunnery and artillery practice continuing until August.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Col. J. P. Wi
Presidio
Roosevelt aide Noah Seaman dies at age 83 in Oyster Bay
Noah Seaman superintendent of the Sagamore Hill estate and longtime close associate of Theodore Roosevelt died late Monday night at age eighty three in Oyster Bay New York. He had served the former president for two decades and remained a trusted staffer.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Noah Seaman
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Stumble Causes Death of Man Who Carried Dynamite
Armelatnd Proce, Dallas, Tex., March 18. Tom Swearingen a powder man at the Texas Portland Cement company near Dallas was blown to pieces this morning while carrying dynamite sticks. He stumbled and fell the fall set off the dynamite and Swearingen's body was torn into a hundred pieces. Michael Millers another workman was slightly injured by flying rock.
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Armelatnd
Dallas
Tex
Tom Swearingen
Texas Portland Cement Company
Swearingen
Michael Millers
Rebels Closing On Qiunagi Town Doomed
Associated Press dispatch from Marfa Texas March 17 reports insurrectos tightening their ring around Ojinaga with Col Dorantes and about eighty federal troops cut off in Texas Canada Ancha near the town. Casualties mount as bombardment and street fighting continue.
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Associated Presa
Esidio
Tex
Marfa
Ojinaga
Col. Dorantes
Texas Canada Ancha
Pete
Santonign
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Ojin
Chihuahua City
Falmoir
Gen. Orozco
Woodmen to Go Home After Regional Meeting
The Woodmen of the World and guests departed Mineral Wells Texas after the regional gathering. Delegates from Arizona and New Mexico organized to boost membership from 3500 to 5000 in those states, aiming for separate jurisdiction from Texas due to perceived reach.
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Ascoriates Prenat Mineral Wells
Tex
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oil expert foresees paying wells near Teague
W H Drummer of Houston, an oil expert, said there is no doubt oil can be found near Teague in paying quantities. He believed indications point to wells producing 100 to n barrels per day.
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Associated Press
Teague
Tex
W. H. Drummer
Houston
New Texas Charters Granted in March
Associated Press reports Austin charter notices list Port Houston Land and Townsite company increasing stock to 80000 dollars and S. E. Bowser and company of Fort Wayne Indiana with capital stock at 1009000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Port Houston’ Land and Townsite Company
E. Bowser and Company of
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bond Agreed For Merchant In Habeas Corpus Case
After three state witnesses testified in the habeas corpus proceeding of J. Merchant for the Neal killing at Martinez Street, the case was deemed bailable with a $3000 bond. Witnesses described Merchant firing on Neal when Neal identified himself, with others recounting Neal’s movements and Merchant’s injuries from prior trouble.
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J. Merchant
D. A Neal
Merchant
Fred Black
John F. Pate
John F. Pate, A Fireman At No. 1
F. T. Ems
No. 7
Black
Ems
Neal
Pate
Carlos Bee
Hls
McCann
Merce
Black and Ems
No. 1
Martinez Street
J. F. Carl
Phillips
Fiio
Bee
Ker
Carl
Attorney Bee
Armed Intervention Considered as Immediate Mexico Move
Reports from San Antonio and Galveston indicate a first maneuver division, with navy and army units, may enter Mexico to restore order and protect foreign interests. Commands push rapid training and deployment toward Vera Cruz, with the aim of striking Mexico City if intervention proceeds.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Galveston
Washington
Diaz
Warill
Vera Cruz
Scott
Mexico City
Limantour Reaches San Antonio Amid Rail Threats
Mexico's finance minister Jose Ives Limantour, en route to Mexico City, spent seven minutes in San Antonio. He feared rebels might burn National Railway bridges to disrupt his progress, while Consul Enrique Ornelas said no official information supported such plans.
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Jose Ives Limantour
Mexico
San Antonio
Limantour
Enrique Ornelas
Ornelas
Diaz
Mexico City
Tampico
Monterey
United States
International
Great Northern
la Madrid
Ministe Searhan
Mr. Ornelas
Express workers vote to return to work
Threat of a general strike by teamsters in New York eased as United States Express company employees voted to return to work, breaking a key wave of the express strike movement.
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Associated Press
New York
Teamsters
United States Express Company
Reform Wave and Diaz Health Rumors In Mexico
Arthur Ruhl of Collier’s Weekly says the reform wave is broad and lacks a single center. He reports Diaz in excellent health when spoken to in Mexico City but notes his mind may be less sharp and insistent on counsel. The insurgent threat appears widespread with no clear program guiding opposition.
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Arthur Ruhl
Collier's Weekly
United States
Ruhl
Mexico
See National Weekly
Sam Houiston
Queson
Diaz
Rio Grande
Mexico City
Republic
Limantour’s Focus Dominates Brief Talks
A terse session left ministers with limited discussion as Limantour showed particular concern for a single issue, leaving other matters aside.
Rebels May Agree Not to Hinder Limantour Reach Mexico City
Laredo Texas March 18 The train carrying Jose Limantour and his party arrived just before 3 pm Senor Limantour had not issued an interview It is understood the Maderists will withdraw opposition to Limantour proceeding and no attempt will be made to block his rail ride to Mexico City A conference may be held to end attempts to stop the finance minister's travel
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Jose Ivs Limantour
Senor Limantour
Limantour
Mexico City
Galveston
Limantour Arrives Cotulla on Mexico City Tour
Mexican finance minister Jose Yves Limantour and party arrived in Cotulla at 10 45 AM aboard the International and Great Northern line en route to Mexico City. Prominent Mexicans including relatives of Madero went from Laredo to meet the party, which is due in Laredo at 1 30 PM. No extra guards were placed on the train at the Mexican end.
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Preas
Cotulla
Tex
Senor Jose Yves Limantour
International & Great Northern
Mexico City
Senor Madero
Laredo
Senor Limantour
Heavy Rain Deluges Waxahachie on March 18
In Waxahachie Texas the heaviest rainfall in over a year drenched the town early today. Two hours brought 1.75 inches of precipitation soaking streets and homes.
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Associated Press
Waxahachie
Tex
Woman Fatally Shoots Husband in Chicago
Mrs. John Schenk shot and killed her husband in Chicago on March 18 mistaking him for Durgiar. The incident occurred today with police investigating the mistaken identification and motive.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Schenk
Durgiar
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