Juarez Battle Draws El Paso to Line of Fire
May 8 report from El Paso describes a ferocious day of skirmishing as insurrectos under Gen Madero attack Juarez, capture outposts, and drive fighting into the city. Casualties include 30 rebels and 60 federals, five Americans killed and twelve wounded, with Col Steever protesting fire into U S territory as thousands observe from across the border.
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Steever
EL Paso
Tex
Madero
Diaz
Juarez
Navarro
Kit Paso
Fourth United States Cavalry
Washington
Francisco T. Madero, Jr
Tarmbourel
Insurrecto
America
Antonio Garcia
Diaz Proclamation Promises Retirement If Peace Restored
Mexico City May 8 reports focus on Diaz's call for resignation to restore calm while Madero proves unable to control his army. Diaz consults with war ministers as Reyes’s return becomes central to pacification plans, amid news extras and mixed reactions across loyalist and insurgent camps.
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Mexico City
Juarez
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Europe
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Navarro Protests Firing as El Paso Bombardment Rages
British subject Smith carries an official note to Navarro and an American flag and a truce flag amid a siege in Juarez. Navarro files a protest with the American Consul over firing from the American side as federal artillery shells targets along the riverfront. Casualties include several wounded by bullets at homes and offices, with residents like Mrs Morehead and Luis Hernandez among the injured.
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Joseph S. Sheesman
Western Coffee Company
Vermejillo Coal Company
el Paso
W. E. Sharp
House Adopts Measure Amid Nine Hour Debate
A nine hour debate ends with Republicans split as 24 insurgents back Democrats, Rep Mann fights to breach a solid Democratic wall but fails. The vote approves the measure by a margin suggesting deep partisan tensions within the chamber.
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Representative Mann
Cane
Passage of Free First DHL Bill Amid Party Split
The measure passed 234 to 109 with Democrats in solid support and 24 Republican insurgents backing it. Minority Leader Mann led a failed filibuster as over 100 amendments were defeated. The bill eliminates duties on agricultural implements and meats, aiding farmers as designed by the Democrats.
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Volstead
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Hubbard
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Kent
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la Follette
Warburton
Washington
Morgan
Oklahoma
Norris
Nebraska
Roberts
Nevada
Helgeson
North Dakota
Hanna
South Dakota
Lafferty
Oregon
Mann
Mr. Mane
Democrats Reject Broad Free Tools in Tariff Debate
In a protracted debate, Democrats blocked amendments to widen free lists for agricultural implements. Republicans pressed 83 amendments as Underwood defended revenue concerns. The fight centered on whether rice, rice flour, and other items should be included, with Democrats insisting on preserving government revenue while pursuing broader tariff reform to aid farmers and city dwellers.
Pays 30 to talk to parrot
Special to The Washington Post Mrs Wall of Washington visited Cincinnati and paid $30 to hear her parrot Polly speak over long distance. A servant held the receiver to the bird's ear as the Atlanta resident conversed with Polly, 500 miles away. The unusual call illustrated the novelty of telephone services.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
W. H. Wall
White
Cincinnati
Polly
Boy Chums to See Mr Taft
Fifty Cincinnati Commercial Club members plan a special train to Washington to celebrate President Taft's silver wedding anniversary on June 25. They will attend a White House luncheon on June 19 and a reception the following day.
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New York
May
Cincinnati Dispatch
New York American
Taft
Cincinnati Commercial Club
Washington
White House
Rival Queens Make Up Breach Healed by Dowager's Action
Special to The Washington Post reports from New York on May 8 that a London cablegram to the New York World says the dispute between Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary after King Edward's death is fully resolved. Alexandra relinquished disputed royal jewels to Mary with a note praising her patience, and coronation participation was debated but not pursued due to dowager queen precedent.
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Jase
Missing Child Elsie Paroubek Found Dead Near Lockport
Chicago May 8 a four month search for five year old Elsie Paroubek ended with the recovery of her body in a drainage canal near Lockport Illinois about 35 miles from her home. The body likely drifted down the stream from near the residence.
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Chicago
Elsie Paroubek
Lockport
Taft Firm on PAGT Sees Benefit to Nation
Taft administration officials insist PAGT offers net national gain while deferring verdict to posterity and to lawmakers including farmers. They address Canadian reciprocity objections before a Senate committee and oppose a surprise party against the president. Paper manufacturers, however, oppose the agreement.
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Taft defends treaty in Grange address
President Taft asserts the treaty benefits the nation including farmers, merchants and laboring men and claims it does not affect his personal political fortunes. He characterizes the treaty as the best for the country and speaks to Grange members about its merits.
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Taft
Taft Defends Reciprocity as Grangers Visit Washington
President Taft confronted critics from the National Grange who pressed against the Canada reciprocity agreement. He stated he believes in the plan, urged that Congress could repeal it if harmed farming interests, and defended his stance with blunt, decisive language. The Grange delegation, led by N J Hull, visited in the East Room amid other callers, and Taft reportedly ended the session abruptly after initial exchange.
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Ma‘ams
N. J. Hull
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Battle at Juarez and Diaz's Offer to Resign
Today’s issue highlights a clash at Juarez, Diaz proposing resignation, and the House adopting free last. Other items include reciprocity tatters, a big bank shortage, a missing man found in an asylum, Knights Templars session, a nurse’s illness, and federal clerks aid.
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Knights Templars
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W. & Reyburn
McMahon
Haskell
Two Bitten by Mad Dog Near Denton
A mad dog ran amuck near Middletown as farmers hunted it with guns. It bit an old man and five year old girl, killed a dozen chickens, bit several dogs, and was finally killed by George Martin firing buckshot after the animal chewed a man’s leg and terrorized Denton.
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Washington Post
Middletown
Denton
Karl Richenback
Justice of the Peace
Kenny
Etta Garrison
George Martin
Bank Teller Hopkins Confesses to Long-Running Embezzlement
Julius W. Hopkins a paying teller at Cleveland First National Bank confessed to eight years of embezzling about 114 850 of bank funds. He managed in transit entries to overstate available cash while investing the money in a manufacturing concern he headed. Arrested on a 60 000 bond, he awaits grand jury action as bank officials say the losses are covered by a Lloyds guarantee.
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Julius W. Hopkins
First National Bank
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Williams
United States
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Federal
Henry A. Williams
Fatal Balloon Fall In Zurich Kills Lieutenant
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports a German balloon caught a live wire in Zurich today. The guide rope snagged the wire and the fabric flashed with electric detonations. Lieutenant Uiterman fell 120 feet and was killed. The balloon rose again and wrecked among trees. the second occupant was slightly hurt.
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Washington Post
Zurich
May
Lieut
Uiterman
Identity Unknown Prohibition Leader Falls Silent in Capital
Edwin J. Sawyer a Middletown fruit grower and late prohibition leader, traveled to Washington where he vanished into incoherence. Capt. Doyle arrested him as a possible drunk, then housed him at the Washington Asylum Hospital and later Government Hospital for the Insane. Doctors deem his mind decades unsettled, while relatives race to learn his fate and location for release or transfer.
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Edwin J. Sawyer
Middletown
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Sawyer
Robert Doyle
Eighth Precinct
Washington
Doyle
Washington Asylum Hospital
Capt. Boardman
Washington Detective Bureau
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