Taft orders cavalry to Mexican border as crisis looms
President Taft moves to send two more regiments of cavalry to the Mexican border amid rising tension with Mexico. Major Wood receives the order. Sanctioned arms shipments to Cananea, and Steever urges crossing border to preserve U S dignity.
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Washington
Wood
United States Army
Taft
Beverly
Manuel Calero
Mexico
Madero
Calero
United States
Fort Russell
Fort Riley
Kan
Texas
Treasury Department
Cananea
Mexican Congress
Steever
War Department
Arizona
New Mexico
Sedgwick Rice
Big Bend
Ofinaga
Third Cavalry
el Paso
Fourth Cavalry
Arivaca
Ariz
Funk
Culberson’s Ranch
Salazar
Gertrudis Salezador
Leutenant
Orozco
Clarke County teachers' institute advocates rural education
Mr. C F Vigor assisted by Miss Adelia Williams and Miss Sarah Luther led Clarke county teachers at Jackson Alabama in a weeklong institute held at the First District Agricultural College. attendance reached 109 with strong support for institute law and state education efforts. Luther and Williams stayed on for a few extra days at White Sulphur Springs.
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C. F. Vigor
Jackson
Alabama
Teachers’ Institute
Clarke County
T. L. Head
Vigor
Willingham
Molette County
Adelia Williams
Mobile
Sarah Luther
Troy
Williams
State Department of Education
Luther
Miss Williams
Morgan Said to Be With Republicans
A New York report claims financier J Pierpont Morgan will vote for Taft this year though a day later he gave 10 to support the Progressive cause. A New York paper he controls backs Wilson while Morgan says he is undecided and on the fence.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Taft
Mr. Morgan
Wilson
Maine
Plac
Angel of Peace Joked As UC Prize Candidate In Paris Note
Paris Midi lampoons the Nobel Peace Prize claim for the University of California. It mocks Californians and portrays a Kaiserlike apologist as the peace figure, quipping about Kiel Tangier Agadir and a harsh army builder.
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Paris
University of California
Paris Midi
Mark Twain
Hamburg
Roosevelt's Campaign Split Boosts Wilson in New York
In New York on September 7, Oscar Straus's gubernatorial nomination strengthens Bull Moose aims, signaling a possible Dix nomination rejection and a progressive ticket lead. Roosevelt’s impact appears limited to eroding Taft’s rivals, with odds favoring Wilson and bets four to one.
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Ralph Johnston
New York
Oscar Straus
New York State
Dix
W. G. McAdow
Syracuse
Straus
Teddy
Roosevelt
New England
Atlantic
Middle Western
Wilson
Democratic
Hilles
Taft
Kansas
Nebraska
All Moose
Allen Makes Compromise in Smuggling Case
The treasury department announced it accepted 100000 offered by Nathan Allen as a compromise of civil liability in a New York customs smuggling case. Allen arrived in 1909 with Mrs H D Jenkins and attempted to import jewelry and wearing apparel without proper duties, goods were seized, and forfeiture suit brought. The settlement ends the government action on the case.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Nathan Allen
New York
Allen
HD. Jenkins
Zapatistas Plan Triple Siege On Mexico City
Report claims 10 conspirators executed near Anzures as rebels plot to storm the capital on September 14 15 with attacks from Guadeloupe Chapultepec and Tlalnepantla. Zapata warns diplomats and promises protection for foreigners while omitting acts except mafero and president Juarez.
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Mexico City
Anzures Plains
Arrmy
Mexico
Emiliano Zapata
Morelos
Emiliaano Zapata
Alfonso Miranda
Amador Salazar
Genevevo de Lag
Mafero
Jose Maria ‘Piano Juarez
Two Vice Kings Put Under Ban
Henry Foss and Don Moore of West Hammond are held to the grand jury as alleged white slave trafficers by U S Commissioner Foote. They post bond of 5000 dollars each. Virginia Brooks supporters rally to fight the charges amid new accusations from Ada Vanderbilt alleging Libel Parker as linked to a deadly resort ring and drugging victims. Vanderbilt testified to Coroner Hoffman, naming Parker in connection with the deaths of John Messmaker and Esther Harrison, and cited alleged city and medical complicity.
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Chicago
Henry Foss
Don” Moore
West Hammond
United States
Foote
Virginia Brooks
Land of Crusaders
Ada Vanderbilt
Libel Parker
Frankie Ford
Vice Trust
Mra. Vanderbilt
Hoffman
Parker
John Messmaker
Esther Harrison
Fors
Messmakher 8
Vanderbilt
Fossa
Barler
Messmaker
Tne
Mexican fishing grounds open to all comers
Telegraphic dispatch from Guayamas reports cabinet action canceling all Pacific coast fishing concessions including Lower California. The Japanese company with Magdalena Bay rights loses its exclusive grant and others receive similar notices. Every party may fish in Gulf of California and Pacific waters including pearl beds.
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Guayamas
Mexico
Jesus Flores Magon
Gobernacion
Pacific Coast
Lower
California
Jayanese Company
Magdalena
Bay
Gulf of California
Pacific
Parcels Post Rates Defined for Public Use
A special postal commission outlines parcels post rates by seven zones within a 50 mile to 1800 mile range. From New Orleans to Bay St. Louis and beyond, 11 pound packages cost 5 cents per pound up to limits, with higher rates as distance increases. Packages must not exceed 72 inches in girth and length combined.
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Washington
Pascele
Movile
New Orleans
Yay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis
Gulfport
Morgan City
Infant mortality conference to invite Americus participants
In St Petersburg on September 7 an infant mortality conference will invite Americans to participate in the late fall meeting. Russia reports four million births annually and two million infant deaths. An exhibition of children of all nations will close the event, with eligible participants up to age seven.
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ST. Petersburg
Amer‘emus
Russia
Briber Diegle Seeks Liberty After Ohio Senate Case
Rod ney J. Diegte former sergeant at arms of the Ohio senate and others were sent to prison for legislative bribery. Diegle now seeks release, publishing a booklet with arguments for freedom, alleging unjust conviction from Burns detectives and plans to appeal to the pardon board.
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Ohio
Rodney J. Diegte
Ohio Senate
Diegle
Burns
Tropical Fair group forms Mobile and Gulf Exposition
The Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition Incorporated is organized by the Chamber of Commerce committee. A. G. Quine was elected president with Mat Mahorner as first vice president and Adolph Bloch as second president. Joutian named manager and Ad, secretary. A large turnout supported the new board of directors and committee chairmen.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition, Incorporated
A. G. Quine
Mat Mahorner
Finst
Adolph Bloch
M.J. Vickers
Trea . Joutian
Secre
R. &. Mower
Troy
Aubrey Boyles
F. M. Backes
M. W. Glover
J. BR. Robertson
George A. Maloney
B. L. Klyan
W. H. Holcombe
N. K. Stallworth
Otto Nack
J. L. Cawthon
Smith fails to prove Martin stole his wife
San Francisco. John Martin, millionaire electric power magnate, sued for 50 000 after E V Smith charged Martin literally stole his wife. The court sustained Martins demurrer for lack of sufficient cause and Smith will likely not press the action.
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San Francisco
John Martin
E. V. Smith
Martin
Smith
Berlin Society Welcomes Several Returning Americans
Madame Gadski and her daughter have returned to Berlin and entertain Alec Leg ris, cousin of Second Secretary Will ing Spencer. Captain and Mrs. Nib lack have also returned and expect to move into their new apartment October first.
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Berlin
Madame Gadski
Alec Legris
Willing Spencer
White Way ornamental street lighting expands city posts
Cities like Minneapolis and Chicago extend decorative White Way posts with high efficiency lamps. Flowerfilled lamp brackets beautify streets in Mobile and other urban centers. The cost is modest and many smaller cities already install the lighting. now Mobile should proceed in its business district.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Mobile
United States
Maine Vote Casts Long Shadow On National Race
Maine voters face a heated contest as the Bull Moose and Taft factions battle for influence. Democrats push turnout with farmer support and campaign presses, while Taft and Wilson observers await Beverly results.
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