Battle Rages Sixth Day in Mexican Civil War
Mexico City reports mark sixth day of fierce street fighting with no clear gains for either side. Both sides vow to press forward as Diaz claims control of the city and Madero sends renewed ultimatums and reinforcements. Government plans to dynamite four blocks to improve artillery fire, while a convent near the palace is wrecked and residents flee. Deserters and a tentative two hour truce attempt by White Cross are noted as artillery fire remains heavy.
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Mexico City
Madero
Diaz
United States
Genera
Blanquét
Department of War
Oluca
Rivera
Oaxaca
Hureta
National Palace
Huerta
Felix Diaz
White Cross Society
Pebe
Firing Intensifies as Diaz Presses Siege on National Palace
In Mexico City on February 14 Felix Diaz warned civilians to leave the danger zone as rebels and federal troops clashed in street fighting near the national palace. artillery and machine guns roared, refugees fled toward the suburbs, and both sides exchanged heavy fire around the arsenal and British legation. Ambassador Wilson urged restraint while Diaz sought U.S. recognition of belligerency and Madero asserted government control.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Arsenal
National Palace
Ding
United States
Wilson
Diaz
Madero
San Juan de Letran Street
American Club
Taft Threatens Action If Americans Targeted in Mexico
President Taft told close advisers only a direct attack on Americans or other foreigners could push him to ask Congress for intervention in Mexico. He would issue a quick message if Americans were killed wantonly and would land sailors and marines from Vera Cruz and Tampico if Congress was in recess. The cabinet supported him as the cruiser Denver returned to Acapulco to protect Americans amid growing anti-American violence and refugee flows from rebel activity and railroad disruptions.
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Taft
Congress
Mexico
Madero
Mr. Taft
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Mexico City
Legation
China
Nicaragua
United States
Peking
Knox
Acapulco
Mex
Denver
South Dakota
Bruiser
Salvador
Navy
Pacific Coast
NRA Officials Found Guilty In Sherman Case
Judge Hollister prepared to rule today on four new trial motions from twenty nine National Cash Register officials and ex officials after a verdict at 11 50 pm found them guilty on all three counts conspiracy monopoly and restraint of trade. Each count carries a 5000 fine and up to one year in jail.
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Cincinnati
Howard Hollister
United States District Court
National Cash Register Company
Anti Gambling Measure Kills Boise Senator
Boise Idaho February 14 a bill to halt race track gambling failed after a senator was killed in the senate today separate resolutions calling for the recall of all state officers were introduced in both legislative chambers in Washington February 14 cotton figures show January United States consumption up from December with stock levels and import export data provided by the federal bureau
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Idaho
Ida
Senate
Washington
United States
Consum Bureau
Hales Dee
Dales Dee
Ning Dales
Purcell Kills Wife in Quarrel. Daughter Fatally Shot
James Purcell, veteran gambler and graft witness, quarreled with his wife in their New York apartment and began shooting. A bullet also hit his 138 year old daughter Agnes, killing her almost instantly as Purcell surrendered to police. The case ties to ongoing graft investigations led by District Attorney Whitman and echoes the Rosenthal era.
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New York
James Purcell
Aldermanic Committee
Whitmen
Purcell
Whitman
Rosenthal
Jimmie’ Purcell
Herman Rosenthal
Chas, Becker
Sing Sing
Sambler
Vincent Astor Chooses Agriculture For Human Good
Albany reports Vincent Astor has chosen farming as his path to aid humanity. Governor Sulzer announced Astor will head New York's delegation to a Rome meeting of the International Institute of Agriculture next May. Astor plans to use Rhinecliff farm for experimental work to help farmers nationwide.
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Albany
Vincent Astor
Sulzer
Mr. Astor
New York
General Assembly
International Institute of Agricutiare
Rome
People's House
Vincent
Rhinecliff
Last Respects Paid to Capt Scott and Companions
Royal party and diplomats attended a solemn service at St Pauls Cathedral as crowds outside overflowed, thousands turned away, honors paid to Capt Robt F Scott and his Antarctic companions. A second cable message from the American Geographical Society expressed deep sympathy for Scott and the mission.
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London
Robt. FF. Scott
Antarctic
South Pole
Cathedral of
St. Paul
Ife
George
Alexandra
Duke and Duchess of
Saul
Jesus
Portsmouth
Devonport
Chatham
America
New York
American Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society
Robt
F. Scott
Archer M. Tinntington
Deadlock in East Coast Railroad Firemen Strike
New York reports a grave deadlock between eastern railroads and firemen as negotiations stall. Mediation efforts end without new talks, with a strike order printed and ready to mobilize firemen on fifty four lines within forty eight hours if no concessions are made.
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New York
East
Washington
Carter
The
Brotherhood
Personal Conduct Questions Hover Over Mayor Thompson
Witnesses testified before the February grand jury on charges of intoxication tied to Mayor R C Thompson. The mayor denied any statement of ouster or official action and noted many circulating reports are untrue. The grand jury returned no indictment, and the origins of the complaints remain unclear as county officials pursue possible Cosson act action.
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Rhea C. Thompson
Cosson
Hoxie
Wilson Has Lady Callers at Princeton
Princeton news dispatch reports suffragist Rosalie Jones leading a group from six states to seek a two minute audience with President-elect Wilson in Washington. They delivered a letter at his Princeton home asking for access after his arrival. Secret Service doubled the Wilson guard, now 4 officers around the clock, including overnight coverage.
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N. J
Washington
Wilson
National
Trenton
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
T Ami
Rosalie Gardiner Jones
Secret Service Guard
N. 2
Secret Service
Guard of Four
Philadelphia
New York
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