Diaz Holds City as Battle Rages in Mexico City
In Mexico City on February 14 the sixth day of urban fighting shows no gains for either side. Diaz asserts control. Madero fortifies with reinforcements as both sides flood the capital with troops. Refugees stream from affected zones while churches pray for peace and Mexicans discuss intervention.
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Mexico City
Madero
Diaz
United States
Blanquet
Department of War
Toluca
Rivera
Oaxaca
Huerta
Evacuation of District as Refugees Flee Rebel Lines
A dawn evacuation of the lower classes and some better elements streams from a densely populated area near rebel lines. Government troops do not oppose the movement, with crowds carrying bedding and belongings. Many destitute evacuees seek shelter in churches as sick families are carried away.
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Diaz
Wtimatum
National Palace
Fighting in Mexico City intensifies as artillery shatters streets
Five days of street fighting leave observers noting drastic changes in control and city life. Federal batteries pound rebel positions near the British legation and the national palace while rebels seek shelter and weapons, with dynamite reportedly considered to widen fire corridors.
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American Club
National Palace
British Legion
San Juan de Letran Street
British Legation
Mexico City
Grand jury to probe bribery in senatorial campaign
Charleston February 14. The Kanawha county criminal court held a special session to investigate alleged bribery tied to the United States senatorial race. Officials kept the names of those called private as proceedings began.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County Criminal Court
Clear the Way Preparations in Mexico City Mines Planned
Federal engineers began placing dynamite mines beneath houses between the national palace and the arsenal to clear a four block passage for mortar fire on Diaz’s forces. The depopulated district was evacuated by residents. General Huerta said mortars would demolish the arsenal with a short trajectory after destroying buses to aid the operation.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
National Palace
Arsenal
Diaz
Huerta
Freezing Weather Predicted for Northern Florida
The Weather Bureau forecasts freezing temperatures in northern Florida with frost possible as far south as central portions of the state tonight. Indications suggest the cold snap will not last long.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fila
Weather Bureau
Memphis Lawyer Frank Zim merman Paralyzed on Away Trip
Frank Zimm erman, a Memphis lawyer and general counsel for the Knights of Maccabees in the Southern states, was stricken with paralysis while en route to Biloxi on February 14. The report notes his professional role and location at the time.
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Associated Press
Bilogi
Frank Zimmerman
Memphis
Tenn
Knights of Maccabees
Biloxi
Diaz May Appeal to Washington
The Diaz appeal to Ambassador Wilson for recognition of belligerency faces possible Washington action. If Taft issues a neutrality proclamation it would grant political recognition and help ensure U S neutrality, preventing further arms shipments to the Madero government.
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Diaz
Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Hr. Wilson
State Department
Mexico
Dias
Taft
United States
Madero
Diphtheria Germs Key Point in Hyde Trial
Kansas City February session of the Hyde murder trial focused on alleged use of diphtheria germs. Dr E L Stewart testified Hyde used part of a diphtheria culture, later denying it, and posed a question about blood injection effects.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Bb. Clark Hyde
Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
E. L. Stewart
Stewart
Reed
Fromerson to Lecture at Mobile Jewish Temple
A. J. Fromerson of Philadelphia director of the National Farm School arrives in Mobile to give a lecture at the Mobile Jewish Temple. The school aims to educate Jewish boys in scientific agriculture and has operated for ten years under Dr. Krauspool’s leadership.
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A. J. Fromerson
Philadelphia
National Farm School
Doyleston
Joseph Krauspool
Mobile
Fromerson
Day in Congress Report on Army and DC Appropriations
Senate convened at noon resumed debate on the army appropriation bill and reported the District of Columbia appropriation bill. The House convened at 11 am and considered private pension bills. A shipping trust inquiry examined Southwestern traffic. Territories committee heard Alaska entry men appealing for legislation to prove the court and secure patent.
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Senate
District of Columbia
House
Shipping Trust
Territories Committee
Alaska
Weather Outlook for Alabama Mississippi Through Saturday
Forecasts indicate fair skies tonight and Saturday with temperatures rising slowly. Alabama expects cool but not freezing nights and fair days with light variable winds. Mississippi and northern regions show similar fair conditions with gradual warming through Saturday.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Por
Engineer Prevents Tragedy On A Bridge
Special to The Item. In Ocean Springs Mississippi Feb 14 a Louisville and Nashville coast accommodation passenger train from New Orleans to Mobile narrowly avoided disaster on the Back Bay drawbridge. Rail ends tore loose and fell overboard causing the rear coaches to be uncoupled while engineer P J McDonald halted the engine. No serious damage beyond a thrill and a shaken passenger. The bridge spans a mile between Ocean Springs and Biloxi under slow orders for repairs.
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Ocean Springs
Mias
Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
Mobile
Back Bay
P. J. McDonald
Ronning
Biloxi
Night Riders Murder Claim Tied to Arkansas Farmer
Memphis detectives believe the body found near Lake View Mississippi is W. D. Thomas a farmer from Crittenden County Ark who reportedly faced night rider threats and left Memphis for Lake View in search of work. A farmer’s letter corroborates the shooting and the victim had recently won a $4000 verdict. Relatives had received threatening letters.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Lake View
Miss
W. D. Thomas
Crittenden County
Ark
De-Sota County
Thomas
Wheeling Leaves Mobile for New Orleans Saturday
The United States gunboat Wheeling, docked at Mobile since just after Mardi Gras, will sail Saturday for New Orleans per orders. Departure preparations begin Friday afternoon with a prompt morning steam down the channel. Although a Vera Cruz recall was predicted amid the Mexican hostilities, the February 15 order to New Orleans remains in force.
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United States
Wheeling
Mobile
New Orleans
Mexico
War Department
Vera Cruz
Taking Testimony in Sneed Murder Trial Opens
Vernon Texas February 14 Taking testimony began today in the murder trial of J B Sneed charged with killing Al G Boyce Jr who eloped to Winnipeg with Mrs Sneed more than a year ago Sneed disguised as a laborer shot Boyce in Amarillo last September Dr A B Lumpkin of Amarillo testified finding seventeen bullet wounds on Boyce s right side after the shooting
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Associated Press
Vernon
Tex
J. B. Sneed
al G. Boyce, Jr
Winnipeg
Can
Sneed
Boyce
Amarillo
A. &. Lumpkin
Hale County Sheriff Martin on trial for jail death
The Alabama supreme court hears impeachment against Hale County Sheriff William Martin over the suicide of condemned prisoner Will Thomas. Prosecution cites negligent handling of carbolic acid. defense claims standard prisoner procedure and lack of knowledge about the package contents. Witnesses include Shortt Martin and ex Sheriff E B Gewin.
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Will Thomas
Hale County
William Martin
Alabaima Supreme Court
Witneaches
Shortt Martin
E. B Gewin
Thomas
Mrs Godan Denied New Trial On Murder Charge
The Alabama Supreme Court overruled an application for rehearing in Mobile Mrs T Godan's case. She was sentenced to life for murdering her son in law Fred Waaserleben.
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Montgomery
Als
Supreme Court
T. Godan
Mobile
Fred Waaserleben
Chicago leaders' bond appeals bail for dynamite conspirators
Bonds were posted to free Chicago labor leaders Richard H. Houlihan and William Shups and St Louis' Paul J Morrin after recent convictions in Indianapolis as dynamite conspirators. Prison release awaited.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Richard H. Houlihan
William Shups
Paul J. Morrin
St.Louis
Indiannapolis
Piao Meee
Enginemen Give Final Warn in East Rail Labor Dispute
In New York on February 14, 34,000 East railroad firemen faced a deadlock with their employers despite prior talks. Federal mediators admitted no more talks were scheduled as of noon. If railroads do not concede within hours, a strike order may be issued tonight, potentially calling out firemen on 54 lines within forty eight hours. The notice is circulated to W S Carter, president of the firemen’s brotherhood.
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Associated Press
New York
East
W.S. Carter
The
Brotherhood
Johnson bill seeks price cap on hotels cabs in Washington
For protection of public Washington February 14 The Johnson bill to prohibit hotels boarding houses and restaurants from raising prices for the inauguration and to extend the same restrictions to cabs and taxicabs carries a penalty of a fine of 100 for each violation. It was favorably reported today to the house and an effort will be made to have it considered under a special rule.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Senate talks on Connecticut river dam bill falter
Washington February 14 two failed Senate attempts to vote on the Connecticut river dam bill. Senator Brandegee argued the measure blocks other business and damming the nation’s business as the debate stalled.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Brandegee
Portland swindle figures fined and jailed
H. H. Humphrey and R. H. McWhorter confessed to frauds connected with the Columbia River Orchards swindle. They were fined 1006 dollars each and sentenced to sixty days in jail, with the sentences made on recommendation.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
H. H. Humphrey
R. H. McWhorter
Columbia ‘River
Diaz Cautions as Rebels Fire Near Mexican Capital
Ambassadors monitor danger zone in Mexico City as fighting continues. Diaz assures restraint if attacks do not affect residential areas. Banks crippled and Americans flee Acapulco and other sites amid rebel advances and railroad disruption.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Mexico City
Igners
Wileson
State Department
Diaz
Gelix Diaz
Oroupt
Sonora
Chihuahua City
Aloo
Acoer
Denver
Acapulco
Pacific Coast
Quest to rescue Scott expedition survivors sparks bitter feud
In Christchurch New Zealand February controversy rages within Captain Robert F Scott's expedition group over why the relief party failed to reach the pole. The last three to die are blamed by some survivors and relations. Evans is said to have driven tensions and possibly insanity amid privations and depot shortages.
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Associated Press
Christchurch
N. Z
Robert F. Scott
Plorers
Pole
Expres
Scott
Edward A. J
H. R. Wers
Coud’ Ee
Edward
G. R. Evans
Ward L. Allinson
Officer Evans
Captain Scott
Amalgamation of Britain’s Rail Labor Unions Achieved
London February 14 the amalgamation of the three principal railway workmen unions in Great Britain was completed this afternoon forming a single federation. The move aims to unify labor action across the country and streamline negotiations with management. The announcement comes amid rising labor costs and ongoing infrastructure projects across major routes.
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Associated Press
London
Great
Britai
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