Madero Mission Declared Fruitless in San Antonio
Two Mexican revolutionary representatives in Washington delivered a proclamation from Francisco Madero stating no peace talks with Diaz unless he resigns. The junta affirmed support for Madero and vowed continued fighting until Diaz is ousted, signaling spread of the revolution beyond northern Mexico.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexican Revolutionary Junta
Washington
Francisco Macero
Mexico
Diaz
Dinz
Madero
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Jose Vasconcelos
Maderos
Senor Limantour
Cangar
Madero, Sr
Alfonso
el Paso
Limantour
Senor
Azcona
Bread in San Antonio Plentiful but Not Like Mother Used to Make
In San Antonio bakeries supply ample bread but shoppers note textures and flavors differ from traditional home baking. Consumers compare crusts and crumb to memories of classic loaves as markets adjust to modern tastes.
Scene shifts to Chihuahua as Mexican forces advance
In San Antonio on April 7 officials report Mexico preparing for Chihuahua operations. General Villar is placed in charge of the second military zone with headquarters at Chihuahua, relieving General Juan Hernandez. Avizpe is near fall, refugees say 1,000 revolutionists occupy Arizpe, while Prefect Pico with 260 men moves toward Cananea. federal plan to trap and storm Arizpe is suspected.
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San Antonio
Mexico
Chihuahua
Villar
Neuyo Laredo
Juan Hernandez
Avizpe
Cananea
Band Loots Store at Porvenir Station in Porvenir District
A band of rebels under Garcia, a sub-chief under Captain Ugalde the barber, seized the Porvenir station store on the San Pedro branch and looted it, enraging federals after recent clashes near Matamoros.
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Torreon
Mex
Garcia
Ugalde
Matamoros
Porvenir Station
San Pedro
Storm Claims Many in Alabama Cyclone
April 7 reports say a Tuesday storm across Alabama caused numerous deaths and injuries with heavy property damage. A cyclone near Pinehill killed several African Americans and injured others. a negro church and schoolhouse were damaged.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Pinehill
Lippincott Found Dead in Philadelphia Home
Craige Lippincott head of J. B. Lippincott Publishing died from a bullet wound at 218 West Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Detectives report it a self inflicted death based on a deputy coroner and his son Jay B Lippincott’s sworn statement The 65 year old financier and social figure was found by his valet and had a history of nervous temperament and fear of burglars Born November 4 1846 he joined the family firm in 1866 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Craige Lippincott
J. B. Lippincott Publishing Company
West Rittenhouse Square
University of Pennsylvania
J. B. Lippincott & Co
J. B. Lippincott Company
Verdict Delays as Jury Split on Hanging or Life Imprisonment
After the Walker case, jurors on the first ballot stood seven for hanging and five for life incarceration. Ten minutes after discharge, Rufus Warren, Walker's companion, was brought into court to begin impaneling a new jury.
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Rufus Warren
Walker
Caruso to star at Paterson choral festival
The famed tenor was slated as the star attraction for the Paterson choral union festival conducted by Professor Wiske, but the text notes his intended participation.
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Caruso
Paterson Choral Union
Professor Wiske
The Peanut Plant as Food and Fodder
Dr. T. Allen highlights the peanut as a versatile crop prized for its edible fruit and valuable hay. It yields abundant protein and minerals, fixes nitrogen via root microbes, and needs little moisture. It matures underground like a potato and grows best in sandy loam with early varieties suitable wherever corn matures.
Colorado women win in recent state elections
Thirteen women hold municipal offices in Colorado after the election. Pueblo elected a woman auditor. Leadville Telluride Idaho Springs Greeley and Montrose elected women treasurers. Fairplay Ridgway Alma Las Animas Colorado City also named women officials including clerks and alderman.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Pueblo
Leadville
Telluride
Idaho Springs
Greeley
Montrose
Fairplay
Ridgway
Colorado City
Las Animas
Durango
Alma
Banker Kills Self Near Cemetery in Redding
K L Bailey vice president of the Bank of Northern California in Redding was found dead in a cemetery across his two wives graves with a bullet wound and an empty revolver beside him. A note on his body read I am weary and worn and physically and mentally unable to bear the land.
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Redding
Cal
K. L. Bailey
Bank of Northern California
Caruso Advised to Rest by Doctors in New Jersey
Paterson New Jersey April 7 Professor C M Wiske reports Enrico Caruso has been ordered by his physicians to rest and avoid singing Doctors provide no further details on his condition or schedule cancellation of engagements is anticipated The telegram confirms health precautions are in effect as Caruso withdraws from public appearances.
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Caruso
Paterson
N. J
C. M. Wiske
Enrico Caruso
Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin Weather Forecast Summary
Illinois expects fair skies and warmer conditions with the northwest portion warmer today and continuing tomorrow Indiana shows fair weather with cooler conditions in the extreme southeast today and warmer tomorrow Wisconsin reports fair skies with slightly warmer conditions in the western portion today and moderate variable winds tomorrow
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Leavenworth Probe Expands to All Prison Officials
Two Justice Department investigators from Washington have begun a sweeping inquiry at Leavenworth Federal Prison. For ten days they have questioned every official except the warden and deputy warden about prison management, prisoner treatment, and supply disposal.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Department of Justice
Washington
R. C. Lewis
Joseph F. Fishman
Leaven- Worth
Negro student wins Curtis medal at Columbia
George W. Scott, a Columbia University student, is awarded the Curtis medal for public speaking. His oration on "Child Slavery" calls for a national law to suppress child slavery and the creation of a national children’s bureau under the department of commerce and labor.
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New York
Columbia University
Curtis
George WA. Scott
Administration denies race prejudice in Brownsville troop move
White House says Ninth Cavalry will not be sent to Brownsville Texas. The regiment will be sent to New Mexico and other Texas areas distant from the city where the Twenty Fifth Infantry caused a disturbance five years ago.
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Washington
Brownsville
Texas
White House
Ninth Cavalry
San Antonio
New Mexico
Twenty Fifth Regiment of Colored Infantry
Immigrants Move Through Port Huron To Northwest
Immigrants pass through Port Huron at over 1000 per day. Local officials stay busy while the Grand Trunk railway handles trainloads of newcomers heading west toward the Canadian northwest to seek fortunes.
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Port Huron
Mich
Grand Trenc Railway
Canadian Northwest
Alexandrian Bandit Walker Sentenced For Life In Indiana
James Walker known as the Alexandrian bandit faced a circuit court verdict ordering life imprisonment. The jury’s decision came after a case centered on Walker’s criminal activities in Anderson, Indiana.
Armour thief identified as a woman in Kansas City
A woman, a confidential employee of Mrs Armour, stole 105000 in stocks and bonds from the widow of a millionaire. She confessed and returned most of the plunder and remains in her job. Authorities deem her unbalanced and deter prosecution due to age and contrition.
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Kansas City
B. Armour
Packer
Armour
Lorimer Keeps Silence On Inquiry Into Election
Senator Lorimer arrived in Washington with Edward Tilden and others amid a La Follette resolution for a new election probe. Lorimer declined to comment publicly on the issue, saying he would speak only on the senate floor.
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Johnstown
Pittsburg
Lorimer
Ilinois
Washington
la. Follette
Lorimers
Senate
Blinoss
Edward Tilden
Chicago
Keating
Lorimer-Gallagher Company of
J. F. Green
St. Rita’s College At
Tilden and
Cox Case Moves to Columbus as Supervising Judge Questioned
The Cox perjury case shifts to Columbus where Judge Dickson was to hear a change of venue motion but could not proceed. Prosecutor Hunt seeks quo warranto against Judge Hunt and Judge Dickson arguing over the supervising judge role, with Chief Justice Spear noting the matter will wait for the Supreme Court ruling.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Columbus
Supreme Court
William J. Dickson
Hunt
Charles J Hunt
Dickson
Spear
Judge Hunt
Hamilton County
Dicksom
Cox
Ohio
Will of Mrs Yerkes Leaves 100000 Bequest and Art
The will of Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes widow of Charles T Yerkes provides a cash legacy of 100000 and jewelry portraits laces furs books and wearing apparel to her sister Mrs Anna H Sims. It directs sale of brick brace statuary furniture tapestry and miniatures ivories and watches with proceeds added to the estate. The residuary estate is divided into nine parts eight to brothers and sisters and the ninth to Claire Adelaide Sanderson and Rodney Sanderson. Small bequests to friends and servants are noted.
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New York
Mary Adelaide Yerkes
Charles T. Yerkes
Anna H. Sims
Claire Adelaide Sanderson
Rodney Sanderson
Senate session outlines 297 bills and big Lorimer probe
Washington April 7 the senate devoted a brief two hour session to introducing 297 bills and ten joint resolutions. LaFollette proposed reopening the Lorimer case with a five member committee. Lodge and LaFollette introduced tariffs commissions bills. Four constitutional amendments for popular senatorial elections were offered. Root authored a bill on deadlock resolution. LaFollette also sought an Interstate Commerce Commission value assessment for interstate carriers. The House was in session briefly. A gavel from Missouri was presented to Speaker Clark with an in chair acknowledgment.
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Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Lorimer
Sllinois
Works
California
Townsend
Michigan
McLean
Connecticut
Kern
Indiana
Pomerene
Ohio
Lodge
LaVollette
Tariff Commission
Borah
Idaho
Hourne
Oregon
Bristow
Kansas
Culberson
Texas
Heyburn
Root
Tia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kis
Missouri
Clark
Ottawa aims to avert labor strife on Quebec bridge project
The government in Ottawa on April 7 inserted wage and hour clauses in the Quebec bridge contracts to curb labor unrest. The clauses require wages to align with current district rates or a fair and reasonable rate when none exist. Disputes on wages or hours are to be settled by the minister of Labor, whose decision is final.
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Ottawa
Ont
Quebec Bridge
Quebec
Montreal
Jaber
Missouri man freed after Zacatecas court reversal
J. A. Farrell of Missouri, previously sentenced to ten years for alleged complicity in a Mexican death at Zacatecas, Mexico, has been released from prison after the supreme court at Zacatecas reversed the lower court’s decision.
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Washington
J. A. Farrell
Missouri
Zacatecas
Mex
Supreme Court
Explosion injures Dr Heyton in Shelby Michigan
An explosion in a Shelby doctor’s office on April 7 severely burned Dr Heyton while he mixed acids. The blast splashed his face and damaged his eyes, leaving him seriously injured.
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Muskegon
Mich
Heyton
Shelby
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Will OF Mrs. Yerkes
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