Madero revolt and fighting spread across Mexican towns
Reports from Zacatecas Ciudad Porfirio Diaz and Orizaba describe heavy fighting between government forces and revolutionaries with hundreds killed near Zacatecas and uprisings in Rio Blanco Nogales Allende and Irapuato. Martial law declared in Guerrero as rebel activity crosses the border toward Texas and efforts to cross into Mexico increase. Local authorities report censorship and uncertainty over casualty counts amid a volatile border crisis.
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Allende
Irapuato
Rio Blanco
Nogales
Tex
Zacatecas
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Bert
Guerrero
Laredo
Mexico
Coahuita
Villar
Nuevo Larello
Madrio
Madero
Garrett
Nueva Laredo
Uesrera
Tolstoi Death Casts Shadow Over Astapova Rites Begun
The Tolstoi death in Astapova closes a life marked by quiet heroism as peasants gather by the pine chamber, Countess Tolstoi attends, and church authorities deny rites. Doctors briefly examine Tolstoi before he dies, with Tolstoyans and villagers mourning through a long night. The body lies at the hillside home, to be embalmed and moved to Yasnaya Polyana while public demonstrations are restrained.
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Nicholas
Moscow
Astapova
Count Leo Tolstoi
Wisbier
Countess Tolstoi
Tulster
Yasnaya Potiana
Tolstoi
Br.Pletehurovsky
Dr. Asoff
Crimea
Tolstolans
Varsofonius
Toistoi
Leo Nicholaevich
Knowlson Widely Searched Bank Robber Hid Here Twelve Days
Lieut. Comdr. Henry Knowlson U.S. Navy used the alias Bennett and lived with his wife and four children at 1219 T Street Northwest from March to October. Police traced his fraud upon Crane Parris & Co, and Galt Bros, to October 15, then found him in Baltimore posing as a Catholic priest. The family abruptly left Washington October 21, the day after the robberies. Regina Elliott, a daughter of a late judge, was wed to West ten years ago in Washington. The couple, with four children, boarded at Edward Powers’s house, where Mrs Powers testified to the man’s careful, sometimes secretive behavior. The Powers described West as a devoted husband and father who appeared well-to-do, with diamonds and cash at times, and who socialized in Franklin Park with police. Cont. on third page.
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Henry Knowlson
United States
Crane, Parris & Co
Washington
Baltimore
Knowlson
Bennett
Edward P. Powers
T Street
Franklin Park
Jame H. West
Paul West
Frank Bennett
Hume J. West
Philadelpha
University of Pennyania
Flomanried
Regina Eliott
Wiliott
Convent of the Visitation
Connecticut Avenue
Eiliott
Ta West
Burton Hotel
North Capitol Street
Kenmore House
Powers
West
New York
Bre
Fest
Mr. Powers
Tie
Arrests and unrest ripple through Mexico City crisis
Francisco Bank and other officers face arrest or release after appeals and evidence in open letters to revolutionists. Over twenty officers including colonels are detained while the army guards power lines and public services. Despite a planned uprising, Guadalajara and Puebla report quiet as patrols cover streets. casualties cited at Aquilo Cerdan’s house and a bridge fire attempt near Santa Cruz.
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Mexico City
Guadalajara
San Luis Potosi
Puebla
Aquilo Cerdan
Santa Cruz
Russian peddler refuses name in New York court
Magistrate O'Conner presses for the prisoner’s full name. The Russian peddler Ignac, answering through an interpreter, refuses to reveal his name, sparking laughter in the courtroom. He is fined $1 for peddling without a license.
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New York
O'Connor
O Connor
O'Conner
Ignac
Yoour
Henry M Hoyt Dead After Illness in Canada
Henry M Hoyt died after a Canada illness while negotiating reciprocity in Ottawa. He was regarded as one of the ablest men in government service. Secretary Knox praised his ability and work in public office.
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Ottawa
Knox
Hoyt
Henry M. Hoyt
Hoyt and Knox Praise Public Man Henry Hoyt Dies
Secretary Knox lauds Henry M Hoyt as a strong yet gentle public figure. Hoyt died at his Washington home of peritonitis after long illness. Funeral set for noon tomorrow at St John s Episcopal Church. Hoyt, longtime legal aide to Knox, served as solicitor general and counselor in the Justice and State Departments. Funeral plans include private interment in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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Tienry Martyn Nfeyt
Department of State
Rhode Island Avenue
al. John's Episcopal Church
Roland Cotton Smith
Hoyt
Wilkes-Barre
Canada
United States
Washington
Henry Moyt
Henry M. Hoyt, Jr
Philip Hichborn
Philander C. Knox
Knox
Judge Hoyt
Department of Justice
Department
McKkinney
Hooke Ehie
John IK. Richards
Assailant Attacked at Ferry Statue Dedication in Paris
In Paris at the Jules Ferry statue unveiling the premier Briand was struck as President Fallieres walked nearby. A royalist assailant was beaten by the crowd before republican guards saved him. The attacker, Lacour, claimed Camelots du Roi membership and was later aided by the group. The ceremony honored Ferry, a school and colony builder, with Briand calling him a patriot.
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Fallieres
Camelots du Roi
Paris
Tuileries Garden
Jules Ferry
Briand
M. Briand
M. Griand
Lacour
Republic
Camelots Au How
Lavour
M. Ferry
France
Maurice Faure
Ferry
Gambetta
Weldeck-Rousseau
Parrot Dies As Boston Sailor Survives Terrific Hailstorm
A fishing schooner Arvi trator off Sankaty Head endured a violent November hailstorm. Parrot aboard was killed by flying debris and the crew protected themselves with buckets over their heads while the captain, Capt. Santos, lamented the loss as the vessel reached Tahary.
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Washington
Famous mansion burned at Lee's Court Fa versham Kent
The ancestral home of the Earl of Sondes at Lee's Court Fa versham in Kent was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. Estimated damage reaches 500000 dollars though much of the treasure cannot be valued. Reginald Vinlsey Laye occupied Lee's Court with a party who escaped in their night attire. Prince Henry of Prussia was recently a guest at the court.
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London
Lee
Storm Off Pacific Coast Rages Near Washington Coast
A powerful storm thrashes the Washington coast and the San Juan de Fuca strait. At 49 o'clock this morning the Tatoosh Island marine observer reported a 42 mile gale. Wires failed shortly after the report. Two more lines mention hotel ads and weekly rates.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Strait of
San Juan de Fuca
O’cock
Tatoosh Island
Strait
Big Battle in Mexico Mourns Tolstoi Swindler Web Capital Girl
Today’s issue highlights a major Mexican confrontation with reports of peasant mourning Tolstoi, plus a suspect swindle linked to a capital girl. Other items include Henry M. Host’s death and a note on French Premier’s assault.
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Mexico
Tolstoi
Henry M
Foss
Knowlyou
Russell
Ballinger
Opal Stops a Bullet in Tangled Shot Incident
In New York on November 28 Samuel Alhon escaped a gunfire incident when an opal in his tie pin shattered the bullet that struck from a distance. The stone saved him as the bullet lodged in the pin frame. A youth named Louis Brody, 19, was charged with the shooting.
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New York
Samuel Alhon
Louis Brody
Warships Reach Corinto Over Disputed Concessions
British and German warships have arrived at Corinto Nicaragua amid a dispute over concessions granted by Zelaya to English and German interests. The action follows the provisional government's refusal to recognize those concessions.
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Britain
Germany
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Corinto
Nicaraguan
Governor-Elect Foss Calls Lodge to Quit Reelection Fight
Boston November W Governor elect Jugene Nt Foss demands Senator Weny Wabot Lodge withdraw from reelection bid. Foss vows statewide campaign to defeat Lodge if he refuses, saying Lodge is out of touch with the new order and would betray Massachusets values on tariff reform, duties, and a democratic government.
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Srn
New Order
Boston
Jugene Nt Foss
Weny Wabot Lodge
Foss
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Deats
United States
Senate
Ife
Canada
Wei
Masachuseus
Massachusetts
Tam
Senator Lodge
Senator Lelgo
Carter for Supreme Bench
Friends of United States Senator Thomas Tf Carter announce he has been offered appointment to the United States Supreme Bench to fill the Moody vacancy. Carter, defeated for reelection, said the proposal was presented and he left for Washington to consider the position.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Novih
United States
Thomas Tf. Carter
United States Supreme Uaunt
Justice Moody
Carter
Washington
Guests of French City Attend Cherbourg Gala
American naval officers attend a gala performance in Cherbourg Theater on November 24. Vreeland commands a squadron with officers present as crews from battleships are to be entertained by the municipality, with near Admiral leading activities and a Saturday reception planned.
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Cherbourg
Vreeland
Ame
Pennsylvania Railroad to Implement General Time Change
A general timetable adjustment will be enacted on Sunday in the Pennsylvania Railroad System. The Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan will begin service on that date, and significant shifts in train times will occur in New York City.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
New York City
New York
Probe for asylum escape sparks demand for tighter watch
Congress Heights Citizens Association investigates the Government Hospital for the Insane at St Elizabeths and calls on Interior Secretary Ballinger to curb escapes. They allege guards miss patrols and the “pacole system” allows demented patients to roam highways and grounds, prompting a planned meeting with officials to push for reforms.
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Congress Heights Citizens’ Association
Seretary of the Interior
Richard A Hal- Uo
Sany
Fitire
Sop. White
J. Ho Sehwinn
Ciizens
Ballinger
F. E. Butterfield
Congress Heightc
Interior Department
Asylum
Kaarios
Owas
Ballinge
Jim
Last Wiht
Hine
Interior
Elyes
Gy Citizeny
Mse
Ael
Congress
Praegier
Ts Nest
Intere Department
Ie Department
Aa Hard Lendar
Philadelphia sod Return and Army Navy football game specials
The listing notes a four dollar Philadelphia sod Return with trains to the Army Navy game. Tickets cover all trains leaving Union Station on November 28 with special coaches and parlor cars, returning immediately after the game. Full details at ticket offices 17 G St NW and Union Station.
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Philadelphia
Tore and
Ghigo
Army-Navy
Munulbg
Novati
Bocd
Oparlor
Union Station
Ne I
Penna
Union Ktation
Hege
P. A
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Ellsworth
Emsworth
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Tacepi
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Zapata County
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Weacn
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Mier
Guerrera
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Mexica
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Pachuca
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Francisco Bank
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H. M. Hoyt
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T.I. M. Hart
United States State Department
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Dewey
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Congress Heights
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St. Elizabeth's
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