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Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1912

Page

3

Mexican Rebels Hem in Federal Forces at Jiminez

City of Mexico reports a crushing rebel victory over federals at Jiminez with the rout of Gonzales Salaz and two machine guns captured. Rebels under Orozco advance from Chihuahua toward the south, provoking fears of a U S Mexico crisis and complications over a demanded loan of 1 200 000.

Madero Carrolitos City of Mexico Mar Orozco Jiminez Gonzales Salaz Wasington War Department Chihuahua United States Mexico

Rebels threaten Corralitos encirclement in Mexico action

A Chihuahua dispatch describes the Corralitos fight as rebels under Gen Cam pa near 2,000 federal troops surrounded by about 3,000 rebels. Rebels outflanked forts, cut telegraph lines, and bridged by attacking from the rear. Fighting continued since Friday with rebels retreating to Corralitos under cover as Federal arson followed.

San Angelo Tex Corralitos Mexico Campa Chihuahua

Battle at Corralitos Ends in Federal Retreat

Rebels and federals clashed for eight hours when the forces moved on three trains to confront the other at Corralitos. Gen Salar was killed among federal casualties. Gen Gonzales Salar led the federation and a lieutenant colonel of the Twentieth battalion died. Rebels captured two machine guns and sent prisoners north to Chihuahua.

Prush Asundolo Reliano Corralitos Salar Gonzales Salar Regular Army Chihuahua

Woman Returns for Trial in Atlanta Shooting Case

Mrs Daisy Opie Grace accused of shooting her husband Eugene Grace returned from Philadelphia. She asked about his condition and made no statement. Preliminary examination set for Thursday. her attorneys will press for the hearing despite his absence due to injury.

Atlanta Daisy Opie Grace Eugene Grace Philadelphia Grace

Indianan Starves to Death

Wabash Ind March 26 After living solely on water for thirty nine days Caleb Story is dead at his home here He stopped eating in mid February and drank only water He was 84 years old and told friends he enjoyed good health during his fasting.

Wabash Ind Caleb Story

Ball Players in Wreck at Slippery Train Collision

Vicksburg Mississippi March 26 Hugh Jennings and four Detroit American League team players were among dozens hurt when two sections of an eastbound Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific passenger train collided. Subscriptions for The Call encouraged.

Vicksburg Miss Hugh Jennings

Outbreak Exaggerated in Kwang-Si Province Clash Fears

Premier Tang Shao Yi arrived in Shanghai from Pekin and met by Chinese troops and guards, stating confidence in a swift resolution of loans and republican government. He denies breaches of agreement regarding recent loan negotiations and seeks cabinet approval from Nanking. Delegates say reports of the Pekin outbreak were exaggerated and order will be restored in Shan-Li soon.

Shanghai China Tang Shao Yi Pekin National Assembly Nanking Shan-Li

Turmoil in Kwang-Si as clashes threaten outbreak

Reports from Hongkong on March 23 describe brewing trouble among population groups in Kwang-Si province with risk of outbreak. During Swatow fighting Standard Oil tanks and warehouses were repeatedly hit by bullets. The firm, headquartered here, seeks 1,000,000 taels about 700,000 dollars in damages from Hankow clashes.

Kwang-Si Standard Oil Company Hongkong China Swatow Hankow

The biggest little thing in The Qall is a want Ad

The note hints at the value of a want ad in The Qall, emphasizing its impact as a small but effective tool for getting results. It suggests trying one to explore its usefulness.

Silesmen

Chinese suffragettes stage window smashing protest in Nanking

In Shanghai on March 23 Chinese suffragettes imitated Western activists by smashing windows in Nanking, assaulting police, and terrorizing much of the city before authorities subdued them. Several women were arrested as they stormed the assembly hall crying for votes. Soldiers later expelled the demonstrators and a strong military guard protected the building as business resumed.

Shanghai Nanking

Bryan vows to resign if Harmon wins Nebraska primary

In Kearney Nebraska on March 23 William J Bryan told a Democratic banquet crowd that if the Nebras ka primary favors Gov Harmon and he becomes an at large delegate he will resign immediately. He said he would not attend the Baltimore national convention to back Harmon whom he charged with Morgan and Hill interests. Bryan praised La Follette and criticized Taft and Roosevelt.

Kearney Neb William J. Bryan Nebraska Harmon Bryan Baltimore Morgan and Hill la Follette Taft Roosevelt

Dr Mary Walker Sinking in New York Hospital

Dr Mary Walker, noted dress reformer and suffrage advocate, worsened after a general breakdown at Hotel Gerard. Her physician Mrs Nellie Von Slinker Land, who stayed by her bedside, said the patient’s condition was serious.

New York Mary Walker Hotel Gerard Nellie von Slinker Land

Mother dies saving son in gas explosion blaze

Dixon Ill March 23 A mother died in Dixon after rushing to save her son from a gasoline fire. William D Gephart, Sr. and Mrs Gephart were awakened by an explosion. Their son William Gephart Jr. was badly burned. the mother entered the fire to help and died in Dixon hospital along with severe burns to the father.

Dixon, Iil William D. Gephart Wiliam Gephart, Jr Dixon Hospital

Former Senator Teller III in Serious Condition in Denver

Henry M. Teller once secretary of the interior and longtime Colorado senator, is at his daughter Emma Tyler's home in Denver in serious condition after a slight stroke and a fall that burned his leg. He is 82 and has declined rapidly in the last year.

Denver Colo Henry M. Teller Secretary of the Interior United States Colorado Emma Tyler Teller

Man Shot Down at Funeral in Cleveland

During a Cleveland funeral on March 23 Mary McCarthy shot John Gallagher, fatally wounding him as he lay near the grave. Gallagher collapsed with a bullet in his chest. McCarthy was arrested after police said she claimed Gallagher had made remarks about her.

Cleveland, Mar Mary McCarthy John Gallagher Gallagher

Old Chinese Feud Renewed in Pacific Coast Cities

Five murders in San Francisco Sacramento and Oakland spark renewed Chinese feuds as police behind a truce fail to prevent bloodshed. Victims were Kim Lum society members, slain by Bing Kongs, with factions aligning and new violence feared.

San Francisco Mar Pacific Coast Sacramento Oakland Kim Lum Society Bing Kongs

Ekengren Named Swedish Minister to United States

Washington reports that W. A. F. Ekengren, currently charge d affaires, has been promoted to Swedish minister to the United States in succession to Count Albert Ehrensvard. The Swedish legation notified the promotion on March 23.

Ekengren Washington W. A. F. Ekengren United States Albert Ehrensvard

Stephenson's Seat Vacant Declared by Resolution

Washington March 23 A resolution declaring that Senator Isaac Stephenson Rep Wisconsin was not legally elected and that his seat should be declared vacant was offered by Senator Jones Rep Washington.

Stephenson Washington Isaac Stephenson Wisconsin Jones

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