Edwards Aims for Senate as Bribery Arrests Rock WV House
West Virginia news reports Col. W S Edwards charged by warrant with bribery after a Tyler county delegate received a $500 bribe offer to vote for Edwards. The incident followed a claim Rhodes and another man pressed $2,000 for votes. Edwards bonded, as lawmakers call for investigations by joint committees.
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Charleston
W.va
Wm. Seymour Edwards
United States
Marion Gilchrist
John M. Smith
Tyler County
A. G. Rhodes
Edwards
W. Va
House of Delegates
Thomas 4. Smith
West Union
Doddridge County
Rhodes
Col
W. S.bawards
Moncey
Smith
H. C. Williamson
Isaac T. Mann
Fierce Fight Reignites in Mexico City Streets
Rebels under Diaz face off against government troops led by Madero as 7000 federal soldiers clash with 3000 rebels around the arsenal and M. G. C. A. building. Civilians seek shelter amid heavy artillery and street battles with reports of American casualties and bombardment of La Ciudadela.
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Mexico City
President Madero
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Huerta
Madero
Train Attack And Rebel Fire Halt Mexican Rail Route
A southbound Mexican National passenger train out of Mexico City was attacked near El Salado by 50 to 100 rebels, driver reversing to Saltillo to escape. Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City aboard the train spoke of the northbound service’s unknown status while 1,000 Americans in Mexico City faced bank closures and marooning at the station.
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Laredo
Tex
México City
Mexican National Line
Saltillo
el Salado
Nexaga
Mexico City
Light and Power Company
Bishop Hendrix
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Kansas City
Hendrix
National Railroad
Straggling Federals Report Rebel Assault Near Embassy
In Mexico City on February 13 the straggling federals said a government detachment was shot to pieces on the western edge, signaling Diaz may have a mobile force outside his central lines. Ambassador Wilson protested a telecom cut order as rebels remained disconnected from the system. Cannonade and shelling continued. bullets even struck the American club library and embassies around the neutral zone.
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Mexico City
Diaz
United States
Henry Lane Wilson
Madero
American Club
Seattle Times Victim of Big Blaze Today
The Seattle Times building at Second Avenue and Union Street and the adjoining Denny building were partially wrecked by a blaze discovered shortly before 4 a.m. Loss is estimated at 250000, insured. Fire confined after two hours to upper Times doors and top floors of the Denny building. water damage affected lower floors and basement press room. A few workers escaped safely.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle Times
Second Avenue
Union Street
Denny
Times
Deny
The
Suffragets March On But Old Mare Has No Enthusiasm
Metuchen New Jersey February 18 suffragist marchers faced a 20 mile trek to Princeton amid icy wind on the second lap of their journey led by General Rosalie G Jones. Rutgers and Princeton students pledged welcome and the pilgrimage planned to enter New Brunswick for an evening address by Elizabeth Freeman. Lausanne the mare pulling the ammunition wagon was deemed capable but apathetic by a Tecal veterinarian.
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Old Mare
Metuchen
N. J
Washington
Princeton
Regnar
Rosalie G. Jones
New Brunswick
Rutgers
College
Elizabeth Freeman
Lausanne
Jones
Federal Rebels Engage with Battery Fire in Mexico City
In Mexico City on February 13 the first sharp arm clash of the day occurred when federals moved to the rebels range. The exchange was brief with both sides relying on steady battery fire as a field gun fired at the Jardin hotel and clerks remained at their stations.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Colonia
Paseo Reforma
San Juan de Letran Street
Arsenal
Jardin Hotel
Arbitration Treaty With France Renewed
Secretary Knox and Ambassador Jusserand signed a convention to extend for five years the arbitration treaty between the United States and France, which expires March 12. It mirrors the earlier British arbitration accord and follows the general treaty now awaiting ratification.
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Washington
Knox
Jusserand
United Stats
France
Terra Nova Arrives with Scott Expeditions Records
The Terra Nova reached Christchurch with Captain Scott's Antarctic diaries and records. Commander Evans forbids speaking of the tragic side while detailing Scott’s final messages and the crew’s health.
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Scott
Christchurch
New Zealand
Robert F. Scott
Antarctic
South Pole
Fire destroys Chicago building, $200000 loss
A major blaze in Chicago on February 13 engulfed the Brunswick Balke Collender building at 824 328 south Wabash avenue. It started on the first floor and burned five hours before control was gained. The Brunswick Balke Collender company and Chickering piano dealers occupied the upper floors, with $54000 in tasks among the losses. A watchman and engineer could not be located after the fire broke out. The total loss was about $200,900.
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Chicago
Brunswick-Barke Collender Company
South
Wabash Avenue
Chickering Brothers
Brunswick-Balke Collender
Brunswick-Balke Collender Company
Autos and Horses Burned in Barn Fire
Marshalltown on February 13 reported a blaze at Union destroying the Wood Carriage and Auto firm buildings and the R. L. Keepers livery barn. About thirty automobiles six horses and many new bugetes wagons and farm machinery were lost. Loss estimated at 50000 with only 9400 insured.
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Marshalltown
Union
Wood Carriage & Auto Company
R. L. Keepers
No Race Suicide Noted in Fox Township Birth Records
In Fox Township, assessor Nicholas Flam Mung asks the county auditor for more bank records after a year of many births. He states his books are full and other births must be recorded, noting no race suicide in the township amid a Gorman-majority population.
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Key Township
Nicholas Flam. Mung
Troops arrest Holley Grove strikers near Paint Creek
At daybreak a unit commanded by Major Davis surrounded the Holley Grove camp on Paint Creek and captured sixty nine men. They were taken to Paint Creek Junction to face military commission trials for alleged participation in disorders that killed and wounded several earlier in the week. Resolutions to kill governor and leaders were reportedly adopted at Smithere Creek and posted along the river. The wire service has been restored but remains under military control for official use only.
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Charleston
W. Va
Miliary
Davis
Holley Grove
Paint Creek
Paint Creek Junction
Paint Creek ‘Junction
Military Commission
Kanawha
Kanawha River
Smithere Creek
Glasscock
Gen. Eliott
Advertisers Push For Transparent Newspaper Circulation
The Association of American Advertisers met in Syracuse New York with Bert W Moses noting publishers must allow audits of circulation to prove value. Moses warned advertisers should not pay for inflated or purchased copies, stressing accountability and audited books. The gathering drew the largest national advertiser turnout yet and aimed to curb blue sky estimates.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Association of American Advertisers
Waterloo
Bert W. Moses
Omega Chemical Company
New York City
Moses
Charles Major Dies After Illness in Shelbyville
Charles Major, the author, died at his Shelbyville home this morning after months of liver trouble. Born in Indianapolis, he gained fame with his novels and was a prominent literary figure in Indiana. His passing leaves a notable void in early 20th century American letters.
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Charles Major
Shelbyville
Ind
Charles iMajor
Butter prize awarded to Pinchford exhibitor in Iowa contest
Cedar Rapids February 12 The first prize gold medal and 50 dollars in the butter scoring contest at the Iowa butter makers convention were awarded to P W Peterson of Pinchford for a 96 1 8 point exhibit titled Light Draft Ke cigar.
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Pinchford
Cedar Rapides
Iowa
P. W. Peterson
John Fritz 91, Pioneering Bessemer Steel Leader Dies
Bethlehem Pa February 12 John Fritz died at his home at 91 He was the last surviving member of the group that introduced the Bessemer steel process to the United States which spurred vast growth of the nation's steel industry
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John Pritz
Bethlehem
John Fritz
Iron and Steel
Mr. Fritz
United States
Bessemer
Taft Returns From Philadelphia Lincoln Day Dinner
President Taft spoke at the Union League club Lincoln day dinner in Philadelphia last night and returned to Washington early today on a special Pennsylvania Railroad train.
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Taft
Washington
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Capital
Pennsylvania Railroad
Temperature readings and highs for February 13
The bulletin lists the day’s temperatures with a minimum of five below zero and a maximum of thirteen. It compares to last year’s February 13 values of fourteen below and twenty four above, noting a difference of nineteen degrees.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Aom
Resince
Major Bean Dies In Minnesota Hotel
De Paul Minn Feb 13 Major S Bean former superintendent of mails here and Spanish American War veteran is dead at a local hotel. death likely from apoplexy.
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Major Bean
de Paul
Minn
S. Bean
Million in Gold Hauls From Alaska to Seattle
Seattle readers learn that the steamship Matiposa delivered over 1.9 million dollars in gold from Cordova Alaska after a two month trek. The ore moved 2000 miles from Iditarod to Chitina by dog sled, then by train, and was delayed by two massive snow slides. Guards armed by the express company protected the treasure during the month plus wait.
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Seattle
Wash
Cordova
Alaska
Iditarod
Chitina
Trafic
Express
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Street Railway Company
Allie Bland
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Independencia Avenue
Monterey
la Ciudadela
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