Documents Publicized Show Zapata Oath Support for Vasquez Gomez
Two key documents released by Francisco Guzman include a certified oath of Pascual Orozco pledging to uphold the Plan of San Luis reform and to support Emilio Vasquez Gomez for provisional president, and an autographed Zapata letter backing Vasquez Gomez. The materials, intended for broad circulation in Mexico, aim to counter government claims of disunity among anti-Madero factions.
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Pascual Orozco
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Emiliano Zapata
Vasquez Gomez
Senor
Francisco Guzman
Madero
Senor Guzman
City Street
Junta
Vasquistas
Juarez
United States
General Zapata
the Light
San Antonio
Texas
Revolutionary Movement
North
San Luis
Villa Ayala
Tacubaya
Genemiliano Zapata
Orozco
Senor Vasquez Gomez
Ban Luis
General Orozco
General de la Fuente
David de la Fuente
Ines Salazar
Emilio Campa
Gomez Robelo
Braulio Hermandez
Roque Gomez
Manifesto Calls for Mexican Leader to Restore Peaceful Order
A political manifesto proclaims that only a certain Mexican leader can guarantee peace and order, pledging to assume the presidency with honor to fulfill the ideals of the revolution. It counters Madero’s claims of disunity among militants and aims to reveal the true situation and discredit the current government’s intrigues.
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Mexico
Presiden Madero
Madero
Orozco
Zapata
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Peace commission settles on two Mexico solutions
The four peace commissioners conclude only two viable paths to peace in Mexico. One calls for Madero and his followers to surrender power to the revolution, the other for the revolutionaries to lay down arms and accept Madero’s government. They aim to be in Mexico City by April 5.
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Madero
Mexico
Emilio Vasquez Gomes
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Senor Vasquez Gomez
Mexico City
Francisco L. de la Barra
Senor Madero
Ing. Carlos Peralta
Victoriano L. Lidardi
Jose Aguilar Carmona
August Gagniere Y Lang
Esteva to See Madero Over Extradition Papers
Mexican consul Esteva expects to obtain authorization this week to travel to Mexico City for talks with President Madero. The mission, discussed with Governor Colquitt at Austin, centers on speeding extradition papers between Texas and Mexican border states.
Morse Dying in Florence Hospital
Florence dispatch reports former American financier Charles W. Morse near death in a Florence hospital. Morse, released from Atlanta federal prison by President Taft due to grave illness, was rushed from Rome toward Paris for treatment after doctors warned he had little time to live.
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Associated Press
London
Florence
Charles W. Morse
Taft
Rome
Paris
Morse
Marchiafava
Atlanta
Torney
Railroad official visits Medina Valley irrigation project
H Martin of Houston, vice president and GM of the I and G N railroad, arrived in San Antonio to discuss co operation with Medina Valley Irrigation company officials on developing thousands of irrigated acres. He met C H Kearney, T B Palfrey, and A R Ponder to review project scope and potential railroad support including sidings and depot access via the I G N lines.
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H. Martin
Houston
I. & G. N. Railroad
San Antonio
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Medina
Martin
C. H. Kearney
T. B. Palfrey
Medina Company
A. R. Ponder
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Palfrey
Texas
New Franklin
Ponder
Rebels Attack Jimenez and Mutiny Threat at Prison
Report from El Paso cites fed eral artillery devastation at Jimenez with over 1000 enemy dead and wounded. Deserters claim rebel forces are demoralized as Gen Pascual Orozco’s men fear mutiny and attack the prison housing Gen Antonio Rojas amid Mexican revolutionary turmoil.
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Madero
Jimenez
Pascual Orozco
Antonio Rojas
Rojas
Orozco
el Paso
General Jose Gonzales Salas dies by own action
Special to The Light from El Paso reports General Jose Gonzales Salas killed himself at Bermijillo during retreat after a battle near Corralitos. General Victoriano Huerta is named to succeed him as commander of federal forces in the field. Huerta left Mexico City with 2000 troops.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jose Gonzales Salas
Bermijillo
Corralites
Victoriano Huerta
Associated Press
Mexico City
War Ministry
Orozco
Torreon
Corralitos
Jimenez
Morelos
Madero Claims Victory in Major Federal Win
President Madero announced a decisive federal victory near Corralitos after heavy rebel losses. He cited 1000 rebels dead wounded or captured and praised General Tracy Aubert and General Tellez for joint actions that crushed Gen Gonzales Salas. Officials expressed optimism for further federal success.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Madero
Corralitos
Gonzales Salas
Tracy Aubert
Tellez
Aubert
Texas Governor Urges Legislation To Deport Conspirators
Gov Colquitt announced plans to ask the Texas legislature meeting in January to pass a brief law giving the governor authority to deport conspirators against a friendly government. He cited Mexican troubles and the need to protect Texas property and general interests. The proposal aims for swift action against subversive plots.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
Ojinaga Commander Denies Rebel Alignment
In a telegram to the El Paso Herald General Jose de la Cruz Sanch ez, commander of the federal garrison at Ojinaga, denies joining the rebel cause or turning over the post to Orozco. He asserts loyalty to Madero and the Mexican government and says the Ojinaga garrison remains loyal and strong.
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EL Paso
Tex
el Paso Herald
Jose de la Cruz Sanchez
Ojinaga
Orozco
Sanchez
Madero
Texas Soldier Arrested for Smuggling Ammunition
Private Wylie M. Phillips of Co. K Texas National Guard was arrested in uniform at the company armory during an annual inspection on a charge of smuggling 1000 cartridges to rebels. John T. Talbot also arrested in connection. Deputies H R Hillebrand and Charles Moore made the arrests. both will face a U S commissioner hearing on Wednesday.
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EL Paso
Tex
Wylie M. Phillips
Co. K
Texas National Guard
Phillips
John T. Talbot
United States
H. R. Hillebrand
Charles Moore
Talbot
New York Primaries Set Test of Roosevelt Aid Support
New York voters head to the polls in a primaries day seen as a test of support for the national administration and Roosevelt backers. The contest includes Republican delegates and Democrats choosing state convention delegates under a new law, with attention on assembly district leadership battles.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Arkansas Democratic State Primary Sets Key Races
In Little Rock on March 26 the Arkansas primary nominates candidates for major state offices and the U.S. Senate. Gov. George W. Donaghey faces Joe T. Robinson for re election while Senator Jeff Davis contender is S Brundige.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
United States Senate
George W. Donaghey
Joe T. Robinson
National
House of Representatives
Jeff Davis
S. Brundige
Indiana Delegates To Taft Clinch National Convention Seats
In Indianapolis on March 26 the Indiana Republican convention instructed four delegates at large to the national convention to vote for President Taft. Harry S. New Charles W. Fairbanks James F B Watson and Joseph D Oliver elected as delegates. Taft faction led Roosevelt by 105 votes. Roosevelt slate includes former Senator Beveridge Fred Landis Edwin M Lee and Charles H Campbell.
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Associated
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Taft
Harry
New
Charles W. Fairbanks
James FB. Watson
Joseph D. Oliver
Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge
Fred Landis
Edwin M. Lee
Charles H. Campbell
Railroad project to Fredericksburg starts soon
R A Love announces start of construction on a new southern rail line ending at Comfort with Fredericksburg as the first major milestone by October 1. Engineer L C Crow and a team begin work from Comfort while Love may extend the line to Brownwood or San Angelo. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to decide on bonds or cash bonus for the project.
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Fredericksburg
R. A. Love
Comfort
Mr. Love
Brownwood
San Angelo
L. C. Crow
Verdict in long beef trust trial ends with acquittal
After a tense three ballot session jurors returned a unanimous not guilty verdict for all ten Chicago packers on charges of conspiracy in restraint of trade. Prosecution tears surfaced for Federal Attorney James H. Wilkerson as the lengthy federal case, begun December 6, closes amid jubilation from defense lawyers. The trial featured 49 witnesses and 1488 documents, marking one of the era’s longest federal disputes over the meat industry.
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James H. Wilkerson
J. H. Edwards
Streator
George T. Buckingham
Hey
Swift
Johns. Miller
Carpenter
Chicago
National Packing Company
New York
Boston
Grosscup
Humphreys
Federal Grand Jury
Bill In Equity
Landis
Grand
Thomas G. Lee
Armour and Company
Alfred R. Urion
Attorney Union
Albert H. Veeder
Gustavus F. Swift
Swift & Co
Packers’ Pool
Armour, Swift and Morris
Viles cured in 6 to 14 days promised
The druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The 60 cent tube is marketed with a money back guarantee.
Land Ill Thomas A Scott Dies In Chicago
Thomas A Scott a 64 year old millwright from Land Illinois died in Chicago. The obituary notes his long career and residence details.
Provisions Rise Quickly After Packers Verdict
After the verdict in the packers trial provisions rose across markets. Pork and bacon gained 15 cents, lard rose 7 1 2 to 10 cents as investors linked the advance to shorts covering and corn prices. Swift and Company climbed 28 4 points on the Chicago Stock Exchange before the verdict and jumped again after the decision.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shorts
Swift and Company
Chicago Stock Exchange
Funeral for L. J. Meunier in Houston at 5 PM
The funeral for L. J. Meunier 81 who died Sunday in Houston will be held at 5 this afternoon from 323 North Street with Rev. O Hartmann officiating. Interment in the new Lutheran cemetery. Survived by widow Miss Minna Smasal two children and a sister Mrs Lillie Roger of Fort Worth. He belonged to Sam Houston Camp No 55 W O W. Bearers: George Huntress Frank Young George Hitt Harry Ed per John J Wahl T B Blund ell.
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George Huntress
Frank Young
George Hitt
Harry Edper
John J. Wahl
T. B. Blundell
Labor Commissioner targets Cotton Belt over car shed law
Austin Texas March 26 Labor Commissioner Starling announced a complaint has been filed against the Cotton Belt at Tyler for penalties under the car shed law. He is considering drastic measures to enforce complaints filed last November against several railroads in Bexar Bastrop Harris Galveston Bell Anderson and Smith for car shed violations.
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Austin
Tex
Starling
Cotton Belt
Tyler
Bexar
Bastrop
Harris
Galveston
Bell
Anderson
Smith
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