25 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
1
President Taft signals urgency in war readiness while aiming to avoid conflict if possible. He intends to leave decisive options for his successor, presenting a stark choice of deterrence and diplomacy amid mounting international tensions.
Washington reports nearly 10 000 soldiers en route to Galveston for mobilization with brigades Fourth Sixth and Fifth ordered to move under Major General Carter and Brigadier General Potts while additional cavalry from Des Moines joins. War department orders two more brigades to Mexico border as talks with President-elect Wilson loom and transport limits force merchant ship charter decisions. Secretary Stimson denies planned Trenton trip to brief Wilson on Mexican situation.
Government forces fire on armed attackers while Madero and Suarez try to break away during a transport to the penitentiary area. The prisoners and guards reach the Calle Le Cumberri and Avenida De La Rosa intersection as five assailants demand surrender. Major Cardenas orders fire. volleys wound attackers and the prisoners flee toward the prison rear. A second firing line ambushes them and 30 shoot toward guards. It remains unclear who killed Madero and Suarez. The crowd murmurs against dictatorship. the body of General Madero is placed in the French cemetery mausoleum with little disorder observed.
The government clarified that Francisco I. Madero and Pino Suarez were killed behind the penitentiary rather than near Calle Le Cumberri. Huerta and advisers claim two Maderista attacks occurred, with Major Gan Cardenas of the Seventh rurales directing the actions.
San Antonio Texas February 25 Americans in Matamoros report demands for money to the new Mexican government. Captain Head National Guard Brownsville seeks permission to cross border to protect Americans and the consul. Governor Colquitt refuses and orders stay. Four Texas militia companies later ordered to border to safeguard citizens. Washington telegraphs Brigadier General Steever to send needed force and prohibit crossing.
Washington Feb 25 The annual rivers and harbors appropriation bill passed the senate after a pro longed fight Amendments added by the senate prompted belief the measure would be vetoed by the president as they conflict with his stated policies The dispute underlines partisan tension over federal spending on navigation and port projects.
In Chicago on February 25 the condition of prizefighter Jack Johnson is reported as critical due to pneumonia. Attorney Benjamin Bachrach said Johnson cannot appear to answer the smuggling charge.
El Paso reports Abraham Gonzales, ousted Maderist governor of Chihuahua, executed by federal troops in Chihuahua City. Alberto Madero, uncle of late President Madero, arrested. General Antonio Rabago, Huerta follower and new governor, ordered Gonzales shot and Madero imprisoned after a plot against the government was uncovered.
In El Paso on February 25, ninety five federal volunteer soldiers were executed at Sauz near Juarez. The men were part of a garrison that revolted after anger over the killing of former President Madero, their erstwhile leader.
Snow blankets almost all Thrace war area halting troop movements and stopping fighting. No engagement reported anywhere as London notes travel and supply disruptions due to severe winter conditions.
General W. H. Carter and his command have been ordered to the Mexican border amid ongoing military deployment. Units mobilize, with authorities citing duty and readiness as top priorities. Resolution of border tensions remains a central task for the force.
In Columbus on February 25 the house debated Representative Kennedy's war declaration against Mexico before Speaker Swain ruled it out of order. The green compulsory compensation bill for workmen was made a special order for 1:46 tomorrow. Seward school survey bill, already passed by the senate, was discussed in the house. Funds for the survey total $10,000 and Fulton proposed $2,000 for sending Old Guard groups to Wilson's inauguration.
Democratic leaders plan a special session starting April 1 to address tariff legislation only, with President-elect Wilson's approval. A first message to Congress will largely cover tariff matters, with banking and currency referenced only incidentally. Ways and Means will begin March 5, drafting 16 bills to revise the Aldrich-Payne law for rapid passage in May.
Washington february 25 charging that administration seeks a postal service monopoly through four year street letter box contracts from may first 1912 to may 1917. Edwin F Naulty claims bid specs force use of Dr S Clifford Cox patent and allege Postmaster General Hitchcock close to Cox’s circle.
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