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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
1
At Nogales on March 13 federal forces defend against a thousand Sonora troops attacking from the interior towns. Mexican federals claim 20 insurgent losses and 17 Nogales defenders killed or wounded as bullets enter homes across the border. United States troops monitor the boundary to keep civilians safe.
Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas, a Democrat, was chosen as president pro tempore of the Senate by 41 votes to 18 for Gallingher with aid from Clapp Bristow and Borah. LaFollette voted for Borah. John Skelton Williams of Richmond VA accepts as assistant secretary of the treasury and Robert W. Wooley named another assistant secretary. McCombs opposes France ambassadorship. Roosevelt and others named to various posts as nominations move to the Senate. A deadly dynamite blast in Baltimore harbor devastates the Alum Chine and damages ships, with 54 dead and many injured. massive destruction and a federal investigation planned.
At dawn firing from three sides by Sono ra state troops used grenades on Nogales Mexico as bullets crossed into the residential area. Seventeen defenders killed and eleven injured reported by Dr Gustetter. American troops on Titcomb hill and Fort Huachuca dispatched cavalry and a machine gun platoon to aid the border. An American woman was wounded in her home as cross border shots rang out.
Washington reports that American troops on the border are forbidden to return fire unless authorized by Washington. The move aims to remove friction near Nogales as General Bliss is told to withdraw border patrols out of sight of Mexican guards.
Naples dispatch reports General Porfirio Diaz declares he will not go back to Mexico unless the United States intervenes. He arrived today from Alexandria aboard the Adriatic in excellent health and stated all Mexican citizens would unite against a foreign invasion if such intervention occurred.
United States Senator James H. Brady returns to Pocatello from Washington for a few days. He cites a tiring closing session with a stalled Indian appropriation bill and notes $60,000 federal building funds, plans to press for larger bids, and expects to return for committee work before the extra session opens in April.
Union Pacific and a banker syndicate fail to secure financing for the $126.6 million stake in Southern Pacific stocks. The agreement will lapse tomorrow after a Union Pacific directors meeting, with no further dissolution action planned.
Gore charges Carl A. Loeffler acting Senate assistant doorkeeper with responsibility for the missing Holstlaw certificate of deposit tied to the Lorimer trial. The CD presented and never found.
Boise March 13 The governor vetoed seven bills and signed twenty one. Vetoed measures include creating Valley county an $15000 Salmon City bridge bond issue the Tenth judicial district the name change of the Academy of Idaho at Pocatello to Idaho Technical College the state auditor convention bill the highway commission election bill and the Oversmith tax limit for trustees. The name change veto cited the academy’s potential university status. The Salmon bridge veto targeted a road project.
In Akron on March 13 a thousand citizens aided by police patrolled near major rubber factories to deter picketing. IWW leader William D. Haywood's visit faced opposition as locals planned a delegation to present a return ticket to Paterson New Jersey, potentially forcing him to leave.
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the annual boat race on the Thames with a half length margin. The lead changed late with Oxford forging ahead in the final stretch as the 4 1/4 mile course finished in 20 minutes 53 seconds.
In Chicago on March 13, July wheat finished the day at 887 89. The brief report notes a quiet session with prices closing near the session high as traders evaluated futures margins and supply concerns.
Belgrade reports that about fifty Serbian soldiers were killed on transports off San Giovanni di Medua by shells from a vessel flying the Austro-Hungarian flag. Four transports carrying troops to aid Montenegro at Scutari were reportedly struck, two set on fire, with conflicting accounts of vessel identity and official comment pending.
Washington March 13 speculation grows over a possible White House wedding during the Wilson administration as the president and Mrs. Wilson host three marriageable daughters. Historic note recalls past weddings from Mrs Madison to Miss Alice Roosevelt, totaling twelve prior ceremonies with one question left.
Frank Johnson Goodnow of Washington DC was named chief adviser to the Chinese government for constitutional reform today in Peking. The appointment signals strong U.S. influence in shaping early modern Chinese governance.
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