City Under Fire as Diaz Rebels Press Toward National Palace
Rebels led by Walix Diaz advance toward Mexico City palace as federal troops renew street fighting at 6 36 am. Fire from cannon and machine guns devastates central districts and Life Insurance Building, with civilians fleeing and looting rising amid commerce paralysis and water shortages.
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Rebels free Belem jail as shelling continues in Mexico City
From Mexico City to El Paso reports describe 3000 to 5000 prisoners released from Belem jail. Rebels shell the capital striking cable offices and the Mutual Life building while Alfons Miranda advances with 300 Zapatistas. US diplomat Willson and the German minister press Madero for a cease fire amid shifting positions and talk of a possible conference.
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Battleships Readied for Service at Vera Cruz
New measures mobilize two more battleships to Vera Cruz with Virginia and Georgia already en route, bringing U S naval force on the gulf to four. Army transports to follow from Newport News with expeditionary troops. Rear Admirals Southerland and Winslow to command operations as tensions rise in Mexico City and Tampico. The White House signals a flexible plan to protect interests if Europeans or Asians threaten.
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Missouri Supreme Court lets Standard Oil ouster stand
Jefferson City Missouri February 12 The Missouri supreme court refused to modify the judgment of ouster against the Standard Oil company and the original order ousting the company from the state remains in effect. The order was issued over four years ago.
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House Taken by Storm in Lincoln Speech
Des Moines February 12 Representative Geo W Crozier of Marion a Democrat and the only old soldier in the Iowa House of Representatives stirred the chamber by moving to read the Lincoln Gettysburg address and adjourn until tomorrow The proposal was supported with applause as Crozier delivered a patriotic speech and Ring of Linn moved that Crozier read the address himself to be appointed to the task.
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Objections Dominate Boggs Larceny by Embezzlement Trial
In Grundy Center Iowa February special report the Boggs case centers on agency as the bank larceny accused. The state alleges Boggs acted as the bank’s agent in collecting monument contract proceeds of 2150 from Morrison Bank after selling a contract for a monument. Judge Ransier has reserved rulings on key objections as defense attorneys led by Dawley Wheeler Murtaugh and Rogers challenge agency evidence. The prosecution by Willoughby Lovejoy and Williamson continues amid ongoing objections.
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Dying Message of Captain Scott Diary Entry
Loudon February 12 report quotes Captain Scott’s diary noting misfortune of the expedition. He cites loss of ponies and transport delays, severe weather, dwindling provisions, and the death of Edgar Evans. He honors companions, explains weather as cause, and appeals for care for dependents if they perished. He signs R. Scott, March 25 1912.
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Unpeareable Banbarities by Ottoman Turks
Sofia reports mass atrocity as Turkish troops reportedly gathered the male Christian population of Buyuk Chekmadje in a village school, killed Christian women and children, and carried off young girls. London says Turkey formally asked Europe's powers to intervene to halt the Balkan war. ambassadors will report back after Friday meeting.
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Two Big Tobacco Retailers Unite in Consolidation Push
New York Feb 12 United Cigar Manufacturers, a $25 million firm, announced a consolidation with M A Gun set Co of San Francisco, long the Pacific coast distributor for its products.
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Trial of Voggs case unfolds with noted counsel
Mr Murtagh and Mr Wheeler observe as eleven farmers and one laborer jury is seated. Cashier Reimers of Morrison bank testifies while both sides dispute nearly every question. The case is lengthy and may stretch into Friday with extensive cross examination and defense objections.
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Plan to Ocar New President Stirs Rail Strike Fear
New York Feb 12 W S Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen expanded yesterday's claim that railroads aim to compel higher freight rates by a crippling strike to intimidate Woodrow Wilson Wall Street blamed for the deadlock between fifty four eastern railroads and 24000 workers after a meeting with Judge Martin A Knapp and labor commissioner G W W Hanger.
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Efforts Fail to Reach Wife of Dead Explorer
Wireless signals to the Bleamship Aorangi failed after twenty four hours, leaving Mrs. Scott unreachable as the vessel passed beyond range. London opens an Open Fund to honor Captain Scott and his companions, supporting bereaved department relatives. Terra Nova arrives in Christchurch with news of Scott's death and return from the Antarctic.
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Wilson Victory Certifies 435 Electoral Votes for Wilson
Congress today declared Woodrow Wilson elected president with Thomas Marshall as vice president. The joint session counted electoral votes, with 435 for Wilson and Marshall, 88 for Roosevelt and Butler, and 8 for Taft and Butler, sealing the formal proclamation for the 1913 inauguration. The ceremony moved through a precise count led by Senator Bacon and House officials, with pages carrying the sealed certificates to the speaker’s desk.
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