Zion City Poised for March Estate Battle Over Power
Chicago Feb 9 Zion City founded by John Alexander Dowie faces a civil clash between Wilbur Voliva followers and independents over the March 1 settlement of the estate and control of government. Voliva plans a home guard to enforce rules banning pork oysters and tobacco, while independents vow no inch of concession and publish Zion City Independent predicting victory. The feud frays town amid claims of imported Italian labor helping independents win council seats and a bitter “Rat Row” slogan for insurgents.
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Chicago
Tion City
John Alexander Dowie
Wilbur Green Voliva
Voliva
Zion City
Zionity
Women Vote to Oust Seattle Mayor in Recall
In Seattle, Hiram C Gill was removed by voters as recall elected mayor. George W Dilling won by about 6000 votes to serve the remainder of the term. Women enfranchised eight months earlier favored the recall with a large majority among 22000 women voters.
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Seattle
Wash
Hiram Cal
George W. Dilling
Public Welfare
Gill
Tigers Secure Camp at Monroe Five Year Training Deal
Officials of the Detroit Tigers signed a five year training rights contract in Monroe Louisiana. The Tigers will arrive February 27 for spring training while the Philadelphia Nationals plan to train at Birmingham and play exhibition games locally.
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Monroe
Detroit “Tigers
Tigers
Philadelphia Nationals
Birmingham
Juarez Custom House Building Under Revolutionary Attacks
The Juarez Custom House in Mexico City serves as a focal point amid revolutionary attacks. Officials report continued assaults around the historic building as insurgent activity intensifies in the capital.
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Mexico City
Brown Seats Wolgast In Gruelling Six Round Fight
New York lightweight "pugilist" Brown upset champion Ad Wolgast in a six round battle at the American Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Brown dominated early and often pressed despite Wolgast’s stamina and ring generalship. Nose bleeds and rough tactics marked the match as Brown claimed a convincing edge, with odds 8 to 6 favoring Wolgast prior to the bout. Brown vowed to meet Wolgast again for the title.
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Philadelphia
Brown
New York
Ad Wolgast
A. C
Wolgast
Wolfast
K. O
Woilgast
Gotham
Battle of Juarez Expected Today in Chihuahua Clash
El Paso Feb 9 The Juarez situation rests on Navarro and Blanco arriving first. If Navarro relieves the federal garrison Juarez may not fall. if Blanco brings insurgent reinforcements Orozco plans an immediate attack. A junta in El Paso predicts Juarez will be taken within four days and organizes units and a strategy board to aid Orozco.
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el Paso
Juarez
Navarro
Blanco
Orozco
Old Fort Ellis
Alanis
Ysleta
Sararosa
Jose Perfecto Lomell
Federal Army of Mexico
Mexico
Pelea
N. M
Abram Gonzales
Ciudad Juarez
Chihuahua
Troops Arrive to Bolster Texas Border Patrol
Five special trains carried United States troops to San Antonio and El Paso to reinforce border security. Four cavalry units and a signal corps company were deployed to border points, enabling continuous day and night patrols along the border.
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Fort San Houston
Tex
United States
San Antonio
el Paso
Signal Corps
Tanner Starts Long Fast to Protest High Living Costs
Dr. Henry S. Tanner begins an eighty day fast in Los Angeles claiming the public should cut food intake to curb the beef trust and high living costs. He marks his 21st birthday and says he will marry after reaching 100 years. He argues fasting gains sentiment and should not end at thirty days.
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Los Angeles
Henry S. Tanner
Tanner
Revolt in the Carolines Ends in Brutal Siege
The Zealandia reports a revolt on Ponape island in the Carolines quelled by German warships. Nine German defenders were killed after a siege of a Catholic mission. Father Gebhard the missionary was slain while attempting to depart the mission. German overseers were hacked to pieces on the beach during a failed boat launch.
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Victoria
B. C
Zealandia
Ponape Island
Carolines
Father Gebhard
Boiler Explosion Kills Six at Smithville Roundhouse
A boiler on a Missouri Kansas and Texas locomotive exploded in the Smithville Texas roundhouse, killing six railroad workers and injuring others. The accident occurred in February and involved a locomotive boiler in the shop area.
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Austin
Tex
Smithville
Lorimer Defended In Senate Amid Bribery Claims
Senator Johnston of Alabama and Senator Cullom spoke in support of Lorimer defending the committee report that his Illinois election was valid. Cullom denied bribery or corruption and noted no evidence of wrongdoing. Lorimer travels to Chicago for ear treatment as Illinois supporters press for his retention.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Senate
Johnston
Alabama
Illinois
Cullom
Lorimer
Hale
Chicago
Senator Cullom
Len Small
United States
S. B. Roach
Kankakee
Appadoe
Winios
Ilinois
Mr. Lorimer
Strawberries Begin Shipment From Alvin and Pasadena
Reports from Alvin and Pasadena indicate Texas strawberries are ripe and being marketed. First shipments have departed those points as the mild southern Texas weather drives early movement of the crop.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Alvin
Pasadena
Corbin Takes Poison in Domestic Tragedy
In Grand Rapids Melvin Corbin 25 drank carbolic acid after an argument with his wife who fled for help but slipped on ice and broke her leg. Both were hospitalized but expected to recover. Separately San Francisco earned senate committee approval for the Panama Canal Exposition.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Melvin Corbin
Washington
San Francisco
Senate Committee On Industrial Expositions
Fortification of Panama Canal debate opens in Senate
Senate debate on fortifying the Panama Canal begins with Senator Money of Mississippi arguing fortifications reduce wartime costs and noting Gibraltar Suez and Panama as key points. Senator Root cautions against undefended cana l and stresses cautious defense measures. Washington February 9.
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Washington
Senate
Panama Canal
Money
Mississippi
Gilbraltar
Suez
Panama
Senator Money
Asia
Philippines
Mr. Root
New York
Root
New
Who Advises Canadian Treaty Be Considered Before Action
A panel urges Ottawa to study a proposed treaty before enacting any related measures. Advocates say careful review by government officials and lawmakers is essential to align with national interests and international obligations.
Chamberlain Urges Continued Fight for Imperial Preference
London reports Joseph Chamberlain has written to the tariff commission meeting today on the US Canada reciprocal accord. He says Canada may be acting prematurely but insists imperial preference must not be abandoned and the campaign continue with vigor.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Tariff Commission
United States
Canada
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Pittsburg Boxer Dunlea Fells In Chattanooga Ring
In a bout with Jake Abel Dunlea of Pittsburg sustained severe injuries in the fourth round and was carried unconscious to Erlander hospital where he remains unconscious. Friends express concern over his condition.
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Chattanooga
Jake Abel
George Dunlea
Pittsburg
Dunlea
Erlander Hospital
Markets Report from Chicago and Washington City
Chicago markets show hogs steady to 5 lower with mixed packers at 7.55 to 7.66 and heavy shipping grades around 7.10 to 7.60. cattle and sheep receipts and prices follow, with porkers around 7.70 to 7.75 and pigs 7.45 to 7.80. Washington City prices list hay, straw, flour, corn meal, buckwheat, and butter with various per-unit costs.
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Chicago
Vane
Wea
Washington City
Cinicetta
Reister & Son
Caanee En
Uae
Cee Roostere Oi
Kseseeeeenes
Heen Ducks
siSeas
Ces
Extra Session Threat Drives Tocity in Taft Plan
Washington February 9. An extra session of Congress will be called immediately after March 4 unless the Canadian reciprocity treaty is brought to a vote. President Taft served notice to lawmakers through senators Crane and others as he prepared for a trip to Illinois.
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Washington
Congress
Indiately
Taft
Ators Crane
Mashater
Montana
Tinois
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