Mexican Revolt Deepens as Madero Refuses to Step Down
Chaos and heavy bombardment engulf Mexico City as President Madero, backed by loyalists, refuses resignation amid fierce fighting with Diaz forces. Foreign diplomats rush to evacuate noncombatants while mobs form under the shadow of the Arsenal and National Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadeio
Madero
Pourteetth
Velhsx Diaz
Fee O
Ardenal
Marderos
National Palace
Sto O
Madera
Chamber of Deputies
Francia Strong
Henry Lane Wilson
United States
Nuevo Leon
Diaz
Beltram
Vera Cruz
Tacuba
Gomez Now President Will Name Cabinet At Once
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, released on bond in San Antonio, crossed into Columbus, Mexico and proclaimed himself President of Mexico. He said he would appoint a cabinet immediately under the plan of San Luis Potosi reformed at Tacubaya Ayula, with generals Salazar and de la Fuente aiding. The Vasquistas claim solid support as Orozco has disappeared and Salazar now leads northern rebels.
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Tex
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
San Antonio
Columbus
Mex
Mexico
Gomez
Lne
Vol David de la Fuente
Salazar
Ches
I Tuiho
Vasquez Gomez
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
Embho
de la Barra
Senor Gomez
Ins
San Tani Potosi
Tacubaya
Ayula
Tacubayya
Francisco I Madero
Orozco
Zapata
Col de la Feunte
Looting at Tiro general mine sparks bandit clash
In San Luis Potosi two bandits were killed during an attack on the American Smelting and Refining Company mine near Charcas. An American worker named Link suffered serious wounds while Americans evacuated camp women to Charcas and caught the last train to San Luis Potosi. Carl J. Link, a Denver native and Colorado School of Mines graduate, is hospitalized after the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
American Smelting and Refining Company
Chari Cag
Link
Charcas
San Luis Potts Denver
Colo
Carl J. Link
Tiro General
Venico
Frank Link
Denver
Colorado School of Mines
Republicans Seek Caucus Nominee in West Virginia Senate Ballot
In Charleston on February 15 the West Virginia legislature held its ninth United States senator ballot with no candidate chosen. Republicans plan to reconvene Monday night to attempt naming a caucus nominee.
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Charleston
W Va
West Virginia
United States
Cascarets Ad Claims Quick Relief for Digestive Woes
An old style ad promises Cascarets will ease headaches, biliousness, and constipation by cleansing the stomach and bowels. It asserts a 10 cent box will bring a clear head and sweet stomach by morning, with benefits lasting months for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Cascaret
Civil service pension push calls April conference
Federal employees sign a call for a national conference in April at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss retirement plans. Andrew W. McKee chairs, M F O'Donoghue serves as temporary secretary, and delegates will decide funding methods and local organization schemes. The effort aims to educate the public, win broader support, and align plans with merit system goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thus City
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew W. McKee
M F O'Donoghue
Friends of the Civil Service
United States
Montenegro Presses Russia in Balkan Standstill Clash
Montenegro asks Russia for support in the Albania dispute as Austria-Hungary and Russia remain at odds over Scutari and Albanian boundaries. Ambassadors in London show no progress while a Heicspost editorial warns the talks may fail, citing a failed past effort by Prince Hohenlohe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scutari
Austria
Hungary
Albania
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Heicspost
Archduke Trang Ferdinand
London
Hohenlohe-Waldenburg- Schillingstuerst
Francis Joseph of
Nicholas
Minaswim Refit Underway in Newfoundland After Sale
Former owners report the fishing schooner Minaswim is docked in Burin Newfoundland preparing for a voyage to the Northern fishing grounds. Sold three weeks ago she sails under a well known fishing captain for Burin and arrived two weeks ago readying gear for the northern fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Minaswim
New Orleans
Newfoundlan
Vessal
Burin
Newfoundland
Contempt Arrest Warrant Shuts Sully Out of NYC
New York court orders Daniel J Sully to remain away from New York on pain of arrest until he purges contempt for violating an injunction barring settlement of claims until a $34,006 judgment is satisfied. Supreme Court Justice Morschauser issued the decision at White Plains after Sully sought to vacate the arrest order with new counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton King
New York
Daniel J Sully
Supreme Court
Morschauser
White Plains
Sully
William Harmon Black
Madero Asks Time in War Theater United States Arms Denied
President Taft enforces strict neutrality as Madero and Diaz face shortages of munitions. Reports say some federal troops waver toward Diaz while rebels gain desertions. Georgia and Virginia battleships reach Vera Cruz and Tampico with around 1,000 sailors and marines ready for potential land action. Troop movements from border posts and Guantanamo are planned if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madero
Diaz
United States
Tafei
Blanquette
Oaxaca
Taft
Knox
Mexico
Wilson
Red Cross
White Cross
Ozumba
Miraflores la Compania
Chaico
Tlalhuan
San Rafael
Georgia
Vera Cruz
Virginia
Tampico
Washington
Maine
Arlington National Cemetery
Asher
Guantanamo
Galveston
War Department
Thirteenth Cavalry
el Paso
Eighteenth Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Fort Bliss
Sierra Blanco
Shafter
Tex
Fourteenth Cavalry
Big Berd
del Rio
Fort Clark
Fourteenth
Fort Sam Houston
Arizona
New Mexico
Kansas
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Guantanamo Naval Station
Atlantic Porta
Nuevo Laredo Rebels Take City Without Fight
Rebels led by Andres Garza Galan seized Nuevo Laredo Mexico and gained control without firing a shot. Col Pascual Orozco sr entered the federal barracks with a small party as 900 troops pledged allegiance. Municipalities and bank were taken, police jailed, saloons closed, Americans escorted to the border, and no fire toward the United States was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Col
Pascual Orozco
Federal
Andres Garza Galan
Reyes
Cty
National Bank of Mexico
Amador Sanchez
Webb County
United States
Albany arson attempts target House of Shelter inmates
In Albany an institution for wayward girls faced eight alleged arson attempts in two weeks. Three mattress fires were found last night and this morning Mabel Hing, an inmate, was arrested on arson charges. A further mattress fire appeared in another inmate’s room as staff notified the state fire marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Rep
House of Shelter
Mabel Hing
City bulletins and local business notices mix in era ad page
A cluttered itemized page lists laundry services buyers and courtesies for readers. It advertises late laundry, lip services, Stenography courses, and a theater feature. Also promotes a lunch special at Harvey's, the Fountain Pen Shop’s stock, Purinsima whisky, and a window and balcony advertising notice for T. M. Whitney at a Pa ave address.
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Harvey's
Ith St
Pa. Ave. Nw
Fountain Pen
Pa. Ave
Fragrances and confections offered with low introductory prices
A promotional blend lists Guth caramels at 33¢ per half pound and 18 strawberry sundaes for 10¢, plus perfumes and toiletries from Mary Garden Rigaud Trentini lines with prices from 25¢ to $4.00. Descriptions emphasize violet and spring notes, with limited-time discounts and assorted gift items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garden
M. Rigaud
Mary Jarden
Pullman Slippers Slip On Comfort for Home Use
A new allotment of Pullman slippers arrives featuring soft flexible leather and neat silk linings with leather cases, offering comfortable wear for indoor use.
Toilet Set Bottles 8 oz Kit
A brief listing item describes a toilet set with four 8 ounce bottles. The entry notes sizes and unit amounts in compact product terms.
Carolina White Perfume Details: Genet Notes and Plantagenet Link
Carolina White is described as a charming artiste with fragrance notes from Genet. The Genet flower, sourced near Anjou on the Loire, lends sweetness to the Carolina White perfume. Bottles priced at $1.00 and $2.00 in a white and gold box.
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Duc d
Anjou
Loire
Carolina
Riker's Improved Cold Cream Ad Claims Pore Cleansing
An old advertisement extols Riker's Improved Cold Cream for facial care. It asserts the product frees pores, clears complexion, and promotes hygienic cleanliness as the basis of beauty. Jars priced at 25c 50c and 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker
Cold Weather Comfort at Riker Hegeman Drug Stores
Advertises cold weather garments made in own factories sold direct with one small profit guarantee of wearing quality. Lists Lung Protectors, Paper Vests, Felt Vests, Chamois Vests, Knit Wool Knee Warmers, Abdominal Bands, Insoles and Hair Insoles with prices and sizes.
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Riker and Hegeman Drug Stores
Washington
F N. W
Riker & Hegeman Thug
Riker & Hegeman Drug
Wool
Felt, &c
Cello Metal Hot Water Bottle Offered with Flannel Bag
A brass canteen shaped hot water bottle nickel plated and enclosed in a washable flannel bag. It promises dry even heat with no danger of leaking or bursting and includes a 60 year guarantee. Price is $2.00.
Five Christiania officers drown after collision near Borkum
Hamburg February 15 report says the steamer Christiania sank last night after being cut down by the steamer Ggiata amid dense fog off Borkum. Five officers perished, while mates and stokers escaped in lifeboats. The officers refused to abandon ship as it foundered three minutes after impact.
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Hamburg
Germany
Christiania
Ggiata
Borkum
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Wacre Diaz
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Warsemmal
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Wotch Iles
Tre Moidera
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Matierr
Sf Far
Congress
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Alameda
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Bank of Commerce and Industry
Impomptu Bank
Ameritus
Parkston
Wexnan
Jasa
Merkaus
Benito Juarez
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mexican Herald
Rio Grande
Civil Service
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St. Petersburg
Time
Pagt
Wayward
Girls’ Shelter
Gude
Americas
City Bulletins
Pitman
Gregg
Virginia ‘Theater
Rose
Khuma Hospital
India
Ideal
Cannon
T. M. Whitney
Ave
Sachet
Talcam
Trentini
Carolina White
Rigaud
Matzeme
Chiceen
Theatre Magazine
Riker’s
Washington Store
F Street
N. W
Eteou
Cernae Medic Roche
Edwards 4 Son
England
Fe Fougern & Co
Beskinns
N. Yay
JOS, Hall Chase Piano CO
Belasco Theater
St. John’s Orphanage Buileting Road
Frederick H. Hyde
Arthur Smith
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