Mexican Muddle Rouses Taft Cabinet Against Intervention
Washington reports from Mexico City say the fighting between federal and rebel forces has intensified, prompting Taft to convene a cabinet meeting. Officials deny U S intervention, noting continued non intervention policy while warning Madero to ensure American life and property safety. The siege and bombardment leave heavy casualties and widespread destruction as foreign ministers seek a neutral zone.
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Tott
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Taft
Tartee
Maxdoo
Armistice Breaks Between Madera and Dias Forces
In Mexico City on February 17, the 24 hour truce between Madera and Dias factions collapsed as Dias found federals digging trenches and deploying heavy guns. The rebel commander then redirected his artillery toward Madoniatas, alleging violation of the armistice that was to last until last night. Civilians crowded the streets amid feverish activity as they hauled food and clothing to refuges or safe places.
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Mexico City
Dias
Activ
Regrets Over Public Disclosure Of Pan American Plan
Washington reports John Barrett director general of the Pan American Union said he regretted that Taft and Knox made public his plan for settling Mexican relations through a Pan American commission. He noted no ill will, but warned that the union's growth has sparked a friendly rivalry and defended his record as minister to Latin America and Pan American head.
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Washington
John Uarrett
Pan-American Union
Taft
Knox
Barrett
Massillon Doctor Opposes Sterilization Bill
Massillon Ohio February 17 Dr Oral Jh Tate acting head of the Massillon State Hospital criticizes the Cowan sterilization bill now before the general assembly arguing it would grant state institutions power to sterilize insane feebleminded and criminally inclined patients despite the proposal.
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Oral Jh. Tatie
Massillon
Stabbing Fatality Reported at Local Transit Station
A fatal stabbing occurred at a Maltimet station area as traveling passengers clashed. A man was fatally wounded and removed to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance for clues.
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Wee Laken
Frat Men Expelled at Ada Northern University
Ada Feb 17 Five of the local fraternity chapter membership totaling 25 students are expelled amid a clash between Lt Albert Edwin Smith and Greek life. Among those expelled are the baseball captain elect, a cadet officer, a college professor, Ada postmaster, and Dr Henry S Lehr founder of the university. The item includes stray misc text and is from an old newspaper page.
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Ada
Albert Edwin Smith
Whio Northern University
Henry 5. Lehr
Wilson Says Tariff and Trusts Threaten Free People
New York on February 11 Woodrow Wilson new book The New Freedom argues Roosevelt and Progressive plans promote monopoly cloaked as benevolence He cites publicity as a purifying force in politics and criticizes tariff strategies to curb special interests He warns against government dependence and seeks broad public justice amid party rivalry.
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Woodrow Wilbon
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
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Ient
Wilton
Congress
Committee On Ways
House
Finance
Senate
United States
Republican Party
Roose- Veit
George W. Perkins
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Strike Threat Follows Railroad Firemen Mediation Efforts
President Carter of the Brotherhood intones sharp practices as mediation continues to avert a strike by eastern railroad firemen. Judge Knapp and Acting Labor Commissioner Hangar press for a peaceful solution while arbitration awaits final action. The firemen’s leaders note misleading reports on back pay and insist the award has not been broadly implemented. Elisha Lee says railroads will speak after mediator talks.
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New York
Martin &. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Evert
United States Labor
G. W. Hangar x
Midniznth
Hangar
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Latett
Belcine
Elisha Lee
Conferenee
Burning Bridges Threaten Mormon Colonies in Mexico
El Paso, Tex February report from Edgar Lunt, a Mormon, that rebels burn all bridges on the Mexican Northwestern route near Pearson Chihuahua and threaten to burn mills and colonies. He urges Mormon refugees to move by automobile, confirming Telels fire destroyed the Dina Mormon colony of about 700 people.
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Etdgar
Lunt
Pearson
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Pierson
Telels
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