New Envoy of Diaz Zamacona Inclan Named Ambassador
Mexico City March 27. Manuel de Zamacona Inclan appointed Ambassador to the United States, succeeding Francisco Leon de la Barra who becomes secretary of foreign relations. Interior Secretary post left vacant with Teodoro Dehesa speculated as next incumbent. Cabinet lineup includes Ticon de la Barra, Sodi, Vera, Marroquin, Dominguez, Limantour, and Gonzalez Codlo. Zamacona Inclan has served as London financial agent, director of internal revenues, postal chief, railroad board member, and government bank head.
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Francisco Leon de la Barra
Foreign
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Miguel Maredo
Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
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Teodoro Dehesa
Vera Cruz
Acosio
Department of War
Francisco Ticon de la Barra
Demetria Sodi
Jorge Vera Etanot
Fomento
Manuel Marroquin Y Rivera
Norbeto Dominguez
Jose Yves Limantour
Manuel Gonzalez Codlo
Salado Alvarez
Department of Foreign Relations
Ambasaadors
Zarmacona E Taclan
London
Department of Internal Revenues
Postal Service
Mexican Central Railroad
Zamaconde Inclin
Cable
Washington
Ulaz
Corral
Congress
Gen. Pine
St Louis
Francisco Leon d la Flatra
Mexico City
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Franciscdo Madero
San Antonio
Francisco Madero
Yustavo
New York
Alfonso
Jie
Madero
Francisco de la Barra
Portirio Thas
Museo
New Orleans
Francisco Madero Promises Peaceful Policy Shift
Francisco Madero, father of the rebel chieftain, passed through the city today and stated that efforts are aimed at peace and conciliation among warring factions. He emphasized that the goal is a change of policy rather than personal political gain, fighting for principles to the end.
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Hold-up in Wall Street robbers flee with cash
Special to The Washington Fest reports a bold robbery near 91 Wall Street where three masked youths forced eleven messenger boys to surrender pay envelopes and cash. Six compliant, five hidden bills left on the floor. Robbers escaped with the money, investigators tracing the crime.
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Quarantine at George Washington University Hospital
A smallpox scare at George Washington University Hospital led to ward quarantine and vaccination of exposed staff and patients. James Jenkins, a patient with early symptoms, was moved to a smallpox hospital while officials reported no expected contagion spread. The sixteen day quarantine covered Jenkins and those in the same room, with no action taken against his Virginia origin.
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James Jenkins
Smallpox Hospital
Jenkins
William C. Woodward
Virginia
Paralyzing Wind Sweep Sacks Philadelphia Area
A severe electrical storm with cyclonic winds struck Philadelphia and surrounding towns causing widespread destruction. Tacony isolation, many roofs torn off and telegraph lines down, hospital wing debris trapped patients but no serious injuries. Ohio and New Jersey towns report fatalities and major property damage.
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Surgical Department
St. Timothy's Hospital
Roxborough
Mias Hazel Crow
A. P. Baker & Co
Main Street
William S. Davis & Co
Masonic Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware River
Camden
Americans Raid Mexico Spark Civil War Skirmishes
Reports from El Paso and Mexicali detail filibuster actions in Sonora and Lower California. About 26 Americans captured or taken prisoner, with several killed among rebels and federals. Berthold, a socialist rebel leader, shot near Mexicali as troops mobilize for a larger campaign in Tecate and Tehata region.
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Fl Paso
Robert E. Lee
Kansasity
Martin Ryan
Casas Grandes
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Harper
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Simon Berthold
Lower
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Alamo Pass
Mexical
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Ensenada
Mizret Margot
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Tezate
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of California
Mary Esther Schiott D ied After Healer Care
Mrs Mary Esther Schiott daughter of Edward T Bedford a Standard Oil director died here from blood poisoning after Christian Science healing methods and hospital care failed to halt her decline She gave birth to a child on March 17 and death followed in the ensuing days with doctors from Bridgeport and New York summoned to treat her The husband defended the healing faith stating God is a better physician than man
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Standard Oil
Washington Post
Greens
Conn
Mary Esther Schiott
Edward T. Bedford
Standard Oil Company
Sehiott
Sarah F. Batty
New York
Bedford
F. A. Dorman
New York City
Dorman
Dr. Blackman
Seek American Shoe Trade Demonstrations by British Makers
English shoemakers plan to win the American market sending six experts to American and Canadian cities to showcase British workmanship. Edward Lewis of the Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Association says English boots beat American styles now, while John Marlow adds they have learned from Americans and have turned the tables on the invaders.
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Washington Post
London
Edward Lewis
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
England
John Marlow
The
Association
Rival Explorers Meet Capt Scott Surprised by Amundsen
At Bay of Whales on February 4 the Fram from Amundsen’s expedition was already wintering, surprising Captain Scott’s British Antarctic party. Terra Nova returned via Stewart Island and reported Scott’s landing near Cape Adare caused friction with Australian explorer Mawson.
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Mawnon
Albany Caucus Fruitless In Bid For Senate Nomination
Albany March 27 special to The Washington Post reports a new Democratic caucus failed to nominate a United States senator to replace William F. Sheehan. Only four insurgents attended. White, Brace, Chanler, and Myers. renomination of Sheehan by Dr. Bush followed a long ballot listing many candidates with scattered votes. A recess was set for eight o clock Friday night.
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Montgomery
Chanler
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Assembly
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Mr. Sheehan
William I. Sheehan
Augustus van Wyck
John D. Kernan
Francia Burton Harrison
James Goulden
Victor J. Dowling
J. A. O'Gorman
Edward C. McCall
D. Cady Herrick
Samuel‘Untermeyear
John A. Dix
John Lynn
Held for huge fraud deals involve $2,000,000
Charles D. Sheldon alias Charles D. Washburn of Montreal, a fugitive from Canada, was arrested in Pittsburgh after a dramatic chase. He faced charges of embezzlement and receiving money by false pretenses totaling $500,000, reportedly tied to bets on stock transactions. He admitted fugitive status and attempted to call in a broker to close deals. The case followed reports of large Canadian dividends and a Montreal exhibit. A $10,000 reward had been offered after his disappearance.
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Charles D. Sheldon
Charles D. Washburn
Montreal
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Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
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Ag €. W. Ross
Childon
Crown
United States
Dying Man Sings Mother’s Song Before Death
John Grady of Nanticoke was electrocuted repairing high voltage wires in Wilkes Barre. He sang his mother’s favorite tune The Top of the Morn as rescuers carried him home to spare her shock, dies two hours later with both arms burned off and one leg burned near the knee. The 4100 volt current left him severely injured but he remained brave.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Frankford
Washington Post
Wilkes-Barre
John Grady
Nanticoke
Mystery in liner delay drags drummond robbery hope
The Hamburg American liner Amerika, robbed of jewelry valued at 130 000 dollars from Mrs Maldwin Drummond on February 26, lay anchored at quarantine after twelve hours detained by thick weather. Rumors of a second big theft and on board searches circulated as detectives awaited the ship in Hoboken. officials said the liner would land passengers tomorrow morning.
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Firetrap conditions blamed as Washington Square blaze widens probe
New York investigators target inward swinging doors, shuttered exits, and a water tank on the roof after the March fire that killed 142 workers at the Triangle Waist Company. Beers and district authorities press hearings, faulting no fire drill and cigarette litter as causes amid claims of inadequate exits and crowded eighth floor.
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State Labor Department
McAneny
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Court of General Sessions
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Beers
Triangle Waist Company
Bureau of Fire Prevention
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Samuel Bernstein
Louis Brown
Bernstein
Brown
Mexican Cabinet Named Held for Huge Fraud
Mexican cabinet members named in connection with a vast fraud scheme are held, as investigations unfold. Havoc from gales is noted alongside other national concerns.
Cuban Leader Narrowly Escapes Air Crash
Havana March 27 Col Orestes Ferrara liberal leader and president of the house of representatives had a narrow escape today when flying in a mono plane with French aviator Roland Garros. Engine failure caused the craft to plunge about fifty feet. Ferrara sprained his wrist and Garros was hurt but the extent of injuries is not fully known.
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Orestes Ver‘vara
House of Representatives
Roland Garros
Ferrara
Garros
Food to Grow Giants Marvel of Pituitary Gland
London reports Prof Arx es Keith claims the pituitary body at the skull base governs growth. He cites Marie’s finding of a growth regulator and envisions future extraction to promote continuous, rapid growth beyond normal limits, yielding extraordinary stature.
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Keith
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London
H. G. Wells
Ar Xes Keith
Royal College of Surgeons
Pierre Marie
Bomb in Richmond blamed on Black Hand members
Infernal machine placed on steps of Baldwin flats exploded with terrific force in Richmond. No injuries reported. Interior damage estimated at minor. Unidentified persons suspected, some tying incident to Black Hand. Several dry batteries found at scene.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Black Hand
Baldwin Flats
Shall Women Be Barred at Suffolk Deer Club
A Suffolk Va club of nineteen bankers and professionals faces trouble after a tie vote on allowing wives to sleep in its Lake Drummond bungalow. Rules permit women by day but bar them at night, prompting threats of withdrawals unless one more vote for women is secured.
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Washington Post
Suffolk
Lake Drummond
Suffolk Deer Club
Inquiry Into Thompson Takes Lead at Hospital
A sweeping government probe under Assistant Secretary Thompson targets conditions at the Government Hospital for the Insane. Critics allege mismanagement amid calls for modern buildings, while Brig. Gen. Torney lauds Dr. White’s administration and Richard P. Evans threatens charges and possible congressional action.
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Government Hospital
Richard P. Evans
Congress
Carm A. Thompson
Aassistant
Department of the Interior
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