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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1912

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Americans Fear Rampant Banditry in Mexico

Refugees describe brigandage and murders of Americans in Vera Cruz region. Reports cite beheadings, torture of women, property losses, and forced flight as bandits prey on U S citizens under Madero forces. Observers file claims with the American consul in Mexico City.

Duncan Republic Madero Robles Dominguez Rebela Galveston Tex Vera Cruz Mexico J K Rosenthal Texas Salina Cruz Lewis W Haskell Amercan

US Demands Protection for Americans in Mexico

State Department warns Mexico that American life and property must be protected within the republic and that Mexico will be held responsible for any acts endangering U.S. interests. Reports describe bandit violence, deserted farms, and attacks on Americans in Vera Cruz and other areas, with refugees in Banbura and along the Isthmus Railroad.

Mexico United States Republic of Mexico State Department Texas Vera Crux St. Desolation Banbura Vera Cra Santa Lucretia Vara Crus Tehuantepec

Bryan Confers Here Calls Harmony On Candidacy Ties

William Jennings Bryan spent hours in Washington neutral on presidential races between Clark Wilson Harmon and Underwood. He urged progressives to back progressives and declined to endorse any reactionary. He planned speeches in Florida and advised Wilson in states with competing candidates while meeting Kern Clark and Pennsylvania Democrats to discuss party unity.

William J Bryan Washington Clark Gov. Wilson Wilson Gov Harmon Mr. Bryan Ohio Harmon Florida Underwood Bryan Capitol Senate Kern House Pennsylvania Keystone

Floods Kill 500 as Water Swamps 300 Towns

A vast flood devastates regions with 500 dead across hundreds of towns. Authorities scramble to assess damage as waters rise, aid reaches beleaguered communities, and relief efforts intensify nationwide.

Mississippi Flood Reaches Louisiana as Thousands Flee

Memphis April 2 reports from U. S. engineers say five hundred drowned and about 300 towns in Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana wiped out or flooded by the Mississippi flood. Delta residents refused to leave homes. waters 10 to 16 feet deep. Tallulah near Madison parish nearly submerged. northeast Louisiana homeless estimate around 17 000 with more to come from crevasse area.

Tallulah United States Engineers Mississippi River Misalaippi Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Delta Point Nelda Madisen Parish Delhi Mquadé Niles Tye Medin Vicksburg Thomastown Madison Parish Cox Tall Panther Forest

Taft Wins State as Roosevelt Backers Concede Defeat

New Hampshire primaries show Taft leading with 263 of 280 delegates in the state, Roosevelt conceded First District, while fighting chance claimed in Second. Taft supporters say victory is complete as Gov. Bass and Gen. H. M. Baler note strong shows in both districts and statewide preferential vote.

Taft League Bass Concord New Hampshire Taft Roosevelt Robert P. Bass Fatt H. M. Baler

Titanic Spyglass May Have Saved Ship, Witnesses Say

Senators heard Maj. Arthur Peuchen and Frederick Fleet testify that lack of binoculars or spyglasses hampered Titanic lookouts. They argued better optics and drills could have helped avert the disaster, as others described chaotic lifeboat conditions and crews delaying rescues amid the silent cries of sinking passengers.

Senate Frederick Fleet Maj Arthur Godfrey Peachen Maj Peuchen Maj Peachen Herbert J Pliman Senator Smith J. Bruce Iamey White Star Line England Ismay

Titanic identifications spread through White Star lists

Wireless from Mackay Bennett reports fifteen more recovered Titanic victims identified at New York offices. Names include Mrs Mack, Mrs McNamee, Mary Mangan, James Farrell, Henry Hansen, James Kelly, Mauretz Adahl, and W H Sage, among others. Some names remain unverified or misrecorded.

New York White Star Line Cabie Mackay-Bennett Mackay-Bennett Vie Steamship Royal George and Cape Race Ismay Care Commercial Cable Company Mack N. McNamee One Antigon Hite W D. Douglas Ramon Atagaveytia Fred Sutton A. M. Holverman A. J. Holvermeon Louis M. Hoffman John H. Chapman Wireless John A. Chapman W. Carbines W. H. Harbeck John Gill Meholan Naseer N. E. Coton Rasher Mra Mery Mack Ragin Hale Reg Hal Brestage Mary Mangan Mangan Mary Manigan James Farrell James Kelly Henry D. Hansen Maurits Dahl Mauretz Adabt Leslie Gilinski Earneat P. Tom- UN Josef Dratoric Yosipe Dresyneul Malkom Johanson Malcolm Johnson Nealie Wiliams Leslie Williams

Troops Fire On Bandits Near San Diego

Special to The Washington Post reports United States soldiers of the 15th company coast artillery corps engaged Mexican bandits near Campo south of San Diego. After a misfire by the bandits who mistook the Americans for pursuers, the Americans returned fire and drove the bandits into Lower California leaving two pack horses and provisions. no injuries were reported.

United States Lower California Washington Post Los Angeles Cal International Boundary Line Campo San Diego 15Th Company Coast Artillery Corps

Taft Stages Cabinet Meeting Over Campaign and Mexico

President Taft summoned his cabinet late tonight to discuss the political situation, with focus on speeches for a New England campaign. The session ran until about 1 AM and officials reportedly also weighed the Mexican situation, seen as serious with American interests at risk.

Istmay Ismay Franklin White Star Line New York Washington Immay England Taft New England Hig

Hazers Disfigure Youth After Silver Nitrate Prank

Theodore Rothermund, 18, a Martine Ferry High School senior, lies in serious condition with life changing disfigurement after nineteen junior class members painted his face with silver nitrate. He refused to name attackers, calling it a prank amid classroom tensions. Police conduct a rigid investigation under state law governing aggravated assault.

Koolboy Wheeling W. Va Theodore Rothermund Martine Ferry High School Rothermund

Woman Jumps From Moving Train in New Jersey

Annie Curran of Newport Rhode Island, an orphan about 25, was being taken to Mount Rope Sanitarium when she suddenly opened a Pullman window and leaped from the car near Metuchen. She struck her head and died. The Pennsylvania Railroad train was traveling nearly mile per hour.

Pullman New Brunswick N. J Annie Curran Newport R. I Miss Curran Mount Rope Ridtmere

Fragments from Alpena Birth Notice Report

A Michigan farmer, Mrs SIORE maps QUARSET, of Two Deyn and Twi Git in Alpena, reports the birth of a child to her husband Mathes. The article fragment mentions a boy and two girls born on a date in April at Posen, near AM fear, with the family noting health.

Michigan Mathes Deyn Alpena Mich Turo Boy Posen

Rich 15th Century Persian Rug Bought for 100000

Harold F. McCormick of Chicago acquired a rare 15th century Persian rug in Washington. The piece, appraised at 100000, was bought for somewhat less, details not disclosed. The rug features a flore t motif and ornate tracery running upward.

Washington Post New York Harold F. m McCormick Chicago

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