Peace Plans May Ennsue in Mexican Conflict
A Mexican provisional secretary outlines peace terms acceptable to insurgents while reports say Madero moves north with 1000 troops toward the border. Limantour seeks secret talks with Madero’s father as U S mediation is dismissed and federal forces press advances in Sonora.
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United Prowse
al Pano
Texas
Genailes Garan
Dias
Francisco Madero
Jom Limantour
Madero
Oroxco
Juares
Neo
Mexico
Lero
Garna Mays Madero
Blanco
Sonora
Navarro
Hin Tral
Strike Yet Holds in Queen & Crescent Firemen Dispute
Somersat Ky March 17 The strike of Queen and Crescent firemen shows little change with no end in sight. Engineers brakemen and conductors ordered to report to duty, rail line faces food shortages and demoralized business across Cincinnati Louisville and Chattanooga markets. A Kentucky stave maker drove food for 300 mules two days by rough roads amid threatened hunger. An attempt today to resume a local freight train from here to Oakdale failed.
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United Press Wire
Somersat
Queen & Crescent
Somers Ston
Cincinnat
Louisville
Chattanooga
A. B. Humble
Kentucky
Oakdale
Officials Move To Wipe Out Drunkenness In Greater NYC
New York City officials led by Manhattan’s George McAneny and Staten Island president George Cromwell form a committee to study cures for drunkenness. The plan aims to reduce intoxication, with a board of inebriety to manage compulsory control, treatment, and a parole system, plus a hospital and farm colony for advanced cases, addressing burdensome arrests and costs.
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New York City
New York
George McAneny
Borough of
Manhattan
George Cromwell
Charities Aid Ansociation
McAneny
Pune Af
Hopelow
McAnony
Piert
J B McDonald Noted Builder Dies After Overwork
John B. McDonald, famed for the New York subway and major infrastructure projects, died after a general breakdown from overwork. Born in Ireland in 1844, he built the Jerome Reservoir and contributed to the Wert ore railway and other lines before his greatest achievement, the subway.
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Wall Street
John B. McDonald
New York Subway
Ireland
Bart McDonald
John
Tammany
McDonald
Jerome
Wertore
Elgin
Wisconsin
Fenton
Akron
Taft a Misunderstood Man in War Talk
A Washington official says Taft is the most misunderstood man and that critics of his Mexican frontier actions are biased. The move to mobilize troops is framed as a defensive yet offensive maneuver aimed at thwarting suspicions of Mexican and Japanese pressure in Lower California, with further details to follow on page six.
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Mexico
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Alice
National Guard
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Tttt
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Congress
Tti
Japan
Lower
California
Digs
Taft
Dikor
United States
Henry Lane Wilson
Diante
Eee
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Pointe
Naval
Ban Antonin
Enor Linn
America
Haliroud
Pallag
Antonie
Mieten
Somite Siiry
Ie Hollie
Limantour Return Attracts Massive Crowd And Magic Show
Crowds surged as Limantour’s return drew intense public interest. Towns like Wooster area mobilized hundreds and a thousand militiamen for upcoming maneuvers. Officials planned rapid troop assembly, night work lighting, and $2,000,000 in supplies to support a broad mobilization amid a tense international backdrop.
Loyalty to Party Won’t Rule a Man, Norris Says on Anniversary
Representative George W Norris, Republican Nebraska, states on the anniversary of the Cannon fight that greater freedom of representatives has led to growth of public sentiment, more publicity, and higher efficiency. He cites the living reality of reform and calls for a truly representative body, noting the push for government transparency and citizen control.
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Touta
United Promoment Non State
Peta
George Wy Norris
Nebraska
George
W Norris
Dresentatives
Timan
Keet
Tsworth
Referendum and direct election sentiment voiced in community reading
The text advocates for initiative and referendum be applied nationally and for direct election of U S senators. It argues against party loyalty over public virtue, urging reform and universal suffrage to curb unworthy leaders and promote competent governance. It stresses the need for citizen safeguards and timely realization of reform.
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Wwe
Roetty
Cme
United States
Balfour Seeks Dreadnoughts in Britain Policy Stance
London reports a bitter debate in the House of Commons over the government’s naval policy led by Arthur J. Balfour. The Conservatives defend England's naval strength, arguing that if Britain can build more dreadnoughts and project power, it can outpace rivals and deter combined fleets. President Taft’s remarks are cited as a warning against restraint in Anglo American ties.
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United Prov
London
Rovernmane
HOU of Commons
Artie J. Halfour
England
Tate
Taft
Wartime policy debates across nations echo in print
A long, fragmented article cites Allied and German figures discussing strategy Philippines China and the Pacific. It notes American and British positions on war aims and possible moves while quoting experts on future actions and alliances.
Famine Strife and Senatorial Turmoil in Washington
Muted excerpts reveal a national crisis with famine deaths rising as funds run short while officials draw high salaries. Senator Matty Lew and old political factions face pressure as reform bids falter. Reports cite Imperial taxes, aid distribution slow, and governance battles over committee leadership and budgeting.
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