Arm for Americans as federals face rebel pursuit in Mexico
Acting Secretary Wilson confirms reports that all Americans in Mexico City will be armed for self defense with 1000 Krag rifles and revolvers. Taft allows shipments. Mexican government may waive duties. Meanwhile, Gen Aubert's 1200 federal column fights rebels near Atotonilco, heavy losses on both sides as he attempts escape. Creel Denies involvement in the movement.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico City
Taft
New York
Germany
Jimenez
Mexico
Tracy Aubert
Atotonlco
Here
Aubert
Lower Ebb
Atotonilec
Hilla
Creel
Enrique C. Creel
Diaz
United States
Luis Terrazas
New Revolutionary Movement
Primary bill passed in Illinois Senate
In Springfield on March 29 the presidential preferential primary bill was approved 37 to 1. It requires petitions with 1,600 names and delivery to the secretary of state by next Wednesday. The measure binds the statewide vote for delegates but makes district results advisory. no provision covers vice presidents.
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Springfeld
State Senate
Pythians to Hold Next Union Meeting Dates
Knights of Pythias supreme lodge officers meet in Denver and New York to set the next biennial union at Denver. The convention starts August and runs through August 15.
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Pythians
Denver
New York
Supreme Lodge of the Knights For Pythias
Den
Family of Five Die in Wilkesbarre Fire
Five members of the Hranok family perished in a March 29 fire at their home in Askam near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The family was asleep when the blaze began and trap claims the victims. Millick, a fine worker, survived.
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Wilkesbarre
Wool tariff report under fire in House
Democratic members of the ways and means committee condemn the tariff board report on wool as erroneous and untenable Their review accompanies the reintroduced wool bill proposing a 20 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool President Taft vetoed the earlier measure citing the board’s failure to report.
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Washington
Tariff Board
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Taft
Tennessee Senator Undergoes Operation in D C
Senator Taylor of Tennessee underwent an operation in Washington D C today. The procedure aimed to treat an undisclosed medical condition and was reported as routine and successful by medical staff.
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Taylor
Tennessee
Washington, D. C
Senator Taylor
Gregory Missouri Flood Strands Town as Ice Gorge Forms
In Keokuk Iowa region a 60 foot ice gorge on the Mississippi flooded Gregory Missouri forcing residents to flee to Canton eight miles away. Four houses reportedly float downstream as the river widens to nine miles. Through trains Keokuk to St Louis suspended and several miles of Chicago Burlington & Quincy track washed away.
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Keokuk
Mississippi
Gregory
Canton
St. Louis
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Wisconsin suffragists sued for not filing expense reports
Madison capital residents report that woman suffrage leaders in Wisconsin for over six months violated the corrupt practices act by failing to file expense statements. Attorney General Levi H. Bancroft issues an opinion classifying suffrage propaganda as relating to a constitutional amendment and subject to new law limits. Opponents must account for money spent opposing the issue.
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Madison
Wis
Leémders
Wisconsin
Levi H. Bancroft
Lorimer Case Upheld as Hines Cleared in Senate Probe
Washington March 29 The special committee upheld Lorimer's United States Senate seat and exonerated Edward Hines. The panel ruled the prior Senate action bars further proceedings and that no conclusive evidence showed Lorimer aware of any corrupt dealings. The panel also noted no clear jackpot found.
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Washington
Lorimer
Illinois
United States
Senate
Special Investigation Committee
Jones
Hines
Edward Hines
Chicago
Kenyon
Kern
Lea
Dillingham
Gamble
Johnston
Ffletcher
Springfield
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Francis B. McGovern
John C. Spooner
Horton to Use New Trial Defense Over Beecher Marriage
Joliet March 30 Amanda Brencker of Beecher wrote Mrs Horton in England asking release of Rev John Horton and admitting marriage Horton will use this defense at the April term claiming he did not conceal a prior marriage. Horton has a copy of Brencker s letter to his English wife to refute charges.
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Joliet
Amanda Brencker
Beecher
Hay Rates Suspended to July by Interstate Commission
Washington March 30. Advances in hay rates from Wisconsin to Chicago via the Illinois Central were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until July. The action pauses price increases and stabilizes shipments across the line. The move affects shippers and farmers awaiting hay transport decisions.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Riots Feared in Rock Island After Tuesday Disturbance
Rock Island Illinois March 30 hundreds of armed men from nearby towns gather amid fears of a fresh riot following Tuesday night violence in which one man was shot and twelve injured. Illinois troops deputy sheriffs and police conduct raids as a grand jury probes the disturbances involving a labor strike and alleged ringleaders.
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Rock Island
Ill
Illinois
Iowa
Lawrence M. Magill
Ramsey
Blinn
Muscatine
Chicago
Schriver
John Looney
Myron Jordan
Looney
Newly Weds Escape Guests At Ithaca Wedding
In Ithaca New York Mr and Mrs Ray Cross wed amid a rousing sendoff. To avoid the celebration they locked guests on the third floor of Former Mayor Miller’s house and escaped. A Cornell student freed the guests by lowering a bunting rope to the ground.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Ray Cross
Miller
Cornell
Carnegie Sues for Loan in Supreme Court
Andrew Carnegie files suit in New York Supreme Court to recover 2,000,000 plus interest loaned to the Carnegie Trust Company on December 28, 1909. He alleges the trust company received 2,000 bonds of the United States Steel Corporation, worth 1,000 dollars each, with interest coupons. The Carnegie Trust Company suspended operations early in 1911.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Supreme Court
Carnegie Trust Company
Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Dickens Fund Closes Subscriptions After 42006 Raised
The Dickens fund for relief of the granddaughter of the renowned novelist raised 42006 in London and closed subscriptions on March 29. The effort supported the family amid ongoing needs and public donations.
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Dickens
London
Mies
Miners in Great Britain Vote as Strike Looms
Balloting begins in the United Kingdom on whether one million miners should return to work pending wage decisions under the government act. Full returns expected after Easter with more miners resuming daily. In the United States, 173000 anthracite and bituminous miners prepare for broad suspensions starting April 1 as negotiations continue.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois
New York
Taft
Charles P. Neill
Great Britain
London
United Kingdom
Wilkesbarre
John P. White
Colorado Taft Wins Solid Delegates at State Convention
Colorado Springs report shows 656 Taft delegates from 39 counties vs 242 Roosevelt delegates from 22 counties. The only real contest was for temporary chairman. Resolutions endorsed Taft administration. Senator Guggenheim chosen Colorado national committeeman, succeeding Jesse F. McDonald.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Taft
Roosevelt
Guggenheim
Colorado
Jesse F. McDonald
Death of Bert Hicks in Wu Shan pirate attack near Chungking
Bert Hicks of Oshkosh Wisconsin was killed by two sword thrusts through the lungs in a pirate attack near Wu Shan in Szechuen March 23. A N Sheldon of Ventura California endured many wounds and Philip Hoffman of Avon Iowa was wounded in the neck but not severely.
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Chungking
China
Bert Hicks
Oshkosh
Wis
Wushan
Szechuen
A N
Sheldon
Ventura
Cal
Philip Hoffman
Avon
Press of Country Praised for Tuberculosis Publicity
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis commends U.S. newspapers and magazines for providing about 1,500,000 inches of yearly tuberculosis publicity. In four years the campaign has produced over 5,000,000 inches or more than 90 miles of notices, with Dr. Livingston Farrand praising press cooperation as central to education and the fight against TB.
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United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention
National Association
Livingston Farrand
His Preference Eye Surgeons Story in Hospital Quarters
A group of four young oculists discuss eye color, favoring blue brown and hazel, until a sharp remark declares a preference for sore eyes and plenty of them, ending their debate with a blunt humorous bite.
Surround the Children with Cheer and Brightness
Quoted from Luther Burbank on nurturing children as a plant, the passage urges constant kindness and enrichment. It emphasizes giving music, pictures, laughter, and sunshine, and argues for a lifestyle of cheerful occupation and steady care for boys and girls.
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Luther Burbank
Such the Life in Dialect Turns on Casey and Auto
The piece mocks Casey for grand airs over a new automobile and notes chatter from the old country about bare feet and a notable turnout. It adds a jab about eviction by Dugan Av and suggests local attention to events surrounding the figures mentioned.
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Dugan
Casey
Ryan
Spoonleigh’s paradoxical happiness connoisseur note
A witty exchange presents Spoonleigh as a connoisseur of happiness defined as a person who knows how to be happy but cannot. The dialogue probes the paradox of happiness, hinting at inner constraint masking outward joy.
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Spoonleigh
Woman credits Postum with curing coffee caused illness
A woman from Apple Creek shares her experience quitting coffee and switching to Postum. She describes relief from heart trouble, nervous prostration, and fatigue after adopting Postum, noting improved energy, nerves, and ability to resume daily chores. Her sister-in-law also improves after quitting coffee.
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Apple Creek
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