British Press Demands Thorough Inquiry On Benton Case
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice pressed for a full inquiry into the Benton killing after Bryan withheld details. Senator Fall read a telegram accusing Villa of murder and demanded concrete action, while Edwards’ consular report was refused. The session featured sharp criticism of the U.S. handling and calls for accountability.
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Ternational
Washington
Cecil Spring-Rice
William Fein
Coville Barclay
Orrow
Cecil Ne Rice
Etary
Bryan
SSN
Ywith
Sia Jones
Benton Mid
Villa
Benton
Edwards
Carothers
International News Service
United
Senate
R. M. Dudley
el Paso
Rion
Ben
Senator Fall
White House
Shively
Mexico
Iaee
Mobile School Board Grants Two Mardi Gras Holidays
The Mobile school board voted to rescind a prior plan and grant two holidays for Mardi Gras. Eight of nine commissioners met to overturn the one day rule, citing Washington’s birthday and a large naval parade as reasons for two days off for students.
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Tie
Mobile County
Board of
School Commissioners
Harry T. Hartwell
O the Item Big Newspaper
J. Paul Wilson
The
Carnival Association
Hartwell
Crenshaw
Thornton
Stallworth
Jordan
W. T. Thellonte
Schoowte Hig
Pnseeed
Washington
Mobile
Farmers Institute Endorses Women Farmers Program
NEW CASTLE Ind Feb 21 Nearly 1800 farmers attended the closing session on improved and scientific farming across states. The gathering signaled strong support for women farmers and related agricultural initiatives.
Miners Rescue Effort Continues After Cave-In
In Anaconda on February 21, about 150 miners labored in shifts to reach two entombed men, John J. Sullivan and John J. Hart, with no sign of life. a miraculous escape by John Sparks, who was trapped at the 100 foot level, ended when a rope hauled him to the surface.
Troops Hurry to Stop Filibusters Ending in New Mexico
A detachment of American troops left El Paso to move toward Las Cruces New Mexico to halt filibusters. The dispatch notes the urgency of the operation and the march of forces into the area amid tensions and potential incursions.
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International News Service
EL Paso
Tex
Cruces
N. M
Item's circle contest closes after record entries
The Item reports a midnight closing of the circle counting contest with a historic rush of entries in the last two days. Officials in Mobile note the total will be determined by copies from Washington and a final list of winners will be announced after thorough study of the submissions.
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Wwepaper
Tle
Washington
Ex-President Taft Heads Academy
New York February 21 William Howard Taft was elected president of the American Academy of Jurisprudence at its organization meeting It was decided the academy would be a voluntary organization to be incorporated by a special act of Congress The group aims to foster research promote a uniform law school education and produce a codified system of the law
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International News Service
New York
William Howard Taft
American Academy Jurisprudence
Association of the Bar
Congress
Fire injures two firemen at Milwaukee millinery store blaze
Milwaukee February 21 two firemen were badly injured in a blaze that gutted the Blum wholesale millinery store causing an estimated loss of thirty five thousand dollars. Captain George Hanrahan of engine No 4 sustained critical injuries as the third fireman suffered a fractured skull and doctors feared a fatal outcome.
Sailors of Submarine Otilla Entertain Visiting Ladies
Sailors of Submarine Otilla in the Atlantic Submarine Flotilla hosted a Saturday afternoon reception aboard the monitor for a large group of visiting ladies. The event featured dances, music by "The Sunset Bard" and refreshments, with officers and crew presenting exhibitions that amused and impressed the guests.
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Otilla
Atlantic
Tonopah
Nunaoc
Uncle Sarm
Navy
Explosion near Alkali Company claims three lives
In Michigan, an explosion at the Alkali Company plant injured and killed workers. Three men died and two others were seriously hurt as the blast tore through the facility, with investigators likely to review the cause.
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Ca, Mich
Ween Igh Arcane
Peat Synamite
Tries death by own action After Killing Women
In Philadelphia on February 21 Robert Peters, seated at a North Eleventh street boardinghouse table, shot and killed two women and fatally wounded three other diners. He then shot himself, dying from the self-inflicted wound. Jealousy and recent moodiness are cited as factors.
American Cavalry Watches Border Face Mexican Fed Advance
EL PASO Feb 21 The Thirteenth cavalry patrols west of the city report a Mexican federal party plans to cross into the United States to join rebels in western Chihuahua. Reinforcements are awaited for an attack on Palo mas opposite Columbus NW M.
Joyful Mardi Gras Opens as Emperor Felix Parade Looms
Crowds fill city streets for a grand carnival with portable warships and naval ships in harbor. Emperor Felix arrives aboard his royal yacht Winona at noon followed by a formal parade through Government Street at 1 pm featuring civic, military and naval escorts and a fleet of U S ships including Monaghan Sterrett Perry and Tonopah.
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Mobile
Jason
Uncle Sam
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
United Stat Naval
Winona
Felix
Emperor Felix
Emperor Bell
Royal
Government Street
United States
U. S
Prairie
S. Naval
Chester
Monaghan
Sterrett
Perry
Tonopah
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Goa
Herman H. Maschmeyer
Ella Packer Blacksher
Farmers’ Institute
Taft
Academy
Joy Reigns
Harbo
Bigeye
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