Resignation rumor grips Mexico City as Madero stays
In Mexico City on February 15 1911 the British legation claimed President Madero resigned, a claim disproved by Madero who said he had not resigned and would make personal sacrifices for the country. Diaz’s rebels increased bombardment while De la Barra urged peace and warned against foreign intervention as Huerta and generals promised victory.
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City
Legation
Pres
Madero
Francisco de la Barra
Henry Lane Wilson
Pedro Lascurain
Diaz
Mexico City
de la Barra
Porfirio Diaz
Vera Cruz
Minater
Versailles Street
Turin Street
Barcelonia Street
Juarez
Redealiganza
Lascuerain
Senate
Bombardment and political tension in Mexico City on Feb fifteenth
In Mexico City the senate left for the national palace to discuss Madero's resignation while rebel artillery shelled federal positions and the national palace. Reports describe heavy bombardment, varied engagements, and attempts to avert bloodshed as residents fled suburbs and federal and rebel forces exchanged fire throughout the day.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
National Palace
Madero
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Alameda Stark
Colonia Railroad Station
San Juan de Letran Street
American Troops Heading to Mexico City Reported
Mexico City marchers and officials quoted a leader declaring that American troops are coming to the capital. The report notes rising tension and international interest as U6 movement statements circulate amid the unfolding crisis.
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Mexico City
Mouse found in loaf prompts shop closure
Health Commissioner Young discovered a full grown mouse in a loaf brought by Joseph Galawsky of 4017 Marshfield avenue. The loaf originated from Peter Yokeness's shop at 4508 South Hermitage avenue. Yokeness blamed a spiteful employee. the shop was ordered closed for insanitary conditions.
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Chicago
Keb
Young
Hira
Joseph Galawsky
Marshfield Avenue
Peter Yokeness
South Hermitage Avenue
Yokeness
Arguments Next in Boges Trial in Waterloo Court
In Waterloo, the Boggs trial resumes with state rebuttal testimony and scheduled arguments starting Monday afternoon. Ransier adjourned court after 4 pm. R.J. Williamson opens for the state, followed by J. C. Murtagh for the defense.
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C. EL. Wheeler
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Lovejoy
Waterloo
Boggs
Morrison Bank
Iowa
B. H. Reimers
Michigan Senate Bars University Dance
The Michigan senate approved a measure to prohibit UMich juniors from holding their annual dance and promenade due to riotous scenes last year. The brief notes next describe a separate foreign visit and alleged communications about intervention in Mexico, with officials denying any Taft to British minister communication.
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Senate
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan Senate
University of Michigan
Tense editorial warns on Austria Hungary Russia rift
Vienna reports a Reichspost editorial declaring the London ambassador conference doomed due to Albanian disputes between Russia and Austria Hungary. It notes the failure of prior efforts, including a letter from Emperor Francis Joseph to Nicholas of Russia, to bridge the rift.
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Austria
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Reichspost
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
London
Austria- Hungary
Hohenlohe Waldenburg-Schillingsfuerest
Francis Joseph of
Nicholas
Crete
Athens
Greece
Great Britain
France
Italy
Suda Bay
Turkey
Five Officers Drown After Steamer Collision
In Hamburg on February 15 the five officers of the steamer Christiana drowned when the ship sank after a collision with the steamer Galata in dense fog off Borkum. Nineteen sailors and stokers escaped in lifeboats. the officers stayed aboard.
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Hamburg
Germany
Christiana
Borkum
Senate Feels Taft Speech Breaks Precedent
Washington March 15. The memory of the late Vice President James Sherman was honored in the senate chamber with memorial exercises. President Taft spoke, breaking long standing precedent as a president has not addressed the senate in session since Washington. Many invited dignitaries could not attend.
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James
Sherman
Senate Chamber
Senate
House
Taft
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
House of Representatives
Senate Committee
Root
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Wilson
Marshall
Fairbanks
Stevenson
Morton
Champ Clark
O'Gorman
Oliver
Gallinger
Kern
Luboliette
Williams
Curtis
Martine
Lodge
Thornton
Cummins
BathTub Trust Found Guilty in U S District Court
Detroit February 14 jurors found the bath tub trust guilty of criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade. The misdemeanor carries up to one year imprisonment or a 5000 dollar fine or both. Sentence to be announced tomorrow. This is the second anti trust ruling in the same local court within a week following the boot and shoe last trust decision.
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Ransier
Boggs
Morrison Bank
Waterlo
Detroit
Mich
Bathtub Trust
United States District Court
Boot and Shoe Last Trust
Omnibus Public Building Bill Reported in House
The omnibus public building bill carrying total appropriations of 25,646,800 was reported to the House. It proposes a new interior department building not to exceed 2,500,000 in cost exclusive of site.
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Washington
House
Interior Department
Presbyterian church in Wheaton hosts dances in basement room
In Wheaton a Presbyterian church now permits social dancing in a basement room set aside for church social service. The Rev Robert L Shepherd explains the room, funded at about 4600, hosts dances after services to provide amusement for the young. Attendance of the church’s younger members has doubled.
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Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Wheaton
Robert Ll. Shepherd
Lincoln's
Annivers Sary
W. H L. Monroe
First National Bank
VIP HOORAY CASTIO WINS HABEAS CORPUS CASE IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT
In a federal district court in New York the court sustained a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Cipriane Castio overruling the incarcerated authorities. The decision marks a notable victory for Castio and his legal team in this high profile case.
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Diaz
Juarez Colony
New York
Cipriane Casteo da
Whhl Nelages Ward
Federad District
Arbitration plan sparks deferment of railroad strike
New York Feb 15 Officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen voted unanimously to defer any strike for twelve hours as they met with federal mediators. The talks follow an eastern railroad proposal to arbitrate under the Erdman Act with six arbitrators, aiming to resolve Wilkes and working conditions dispute.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Piremen c
Rajeet Ube
Mediation Plan Sparks Rift Over Mexico Peace Effort
Washington clash pits Pan American Union Director John Warrett against the State Department over a proposed mediation commission for Mexican peace. A sharp memo denounces the plan as mischievous and amateur, while Ambassador Wilson reports Manila concerns from Mexico City. The Pan American Union relies on US and Latin American funding with one vote per nation.
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Kington
John Warrett
Pan-American Union
State Department
Iarrect
Mexico
Aheles
Barrett
Mexico City
Wilson
United States
Central and
South America
Saurh
Taft vetoes Dillingham Burnett immigration bill
President Taft vetoed the Dillingham Burnett immigration bill which would require a literacy test for all foreigners seeking entry. He rejected the measure due to the literacy provision. Secretary Nagel denounced the test as faulty and unnecessary. Senate and House leaders moved to override the veto with a two thirds vote in both chambers.
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Washington, DD. C
Taft
United States
America
Senate
Nagel
House
Dillingham
Simmons
Representative Burnett
Lodge
Judicial bill expands county district with extra judge
Des Moines reports Representative Grout introduced a bill to enlarge the Death Judicial district by adding Grundy County and appointing a third judge. The measure would create three judges in the district and affect the county judiciary structure.
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Sue House
Des Moines
Med
Grout
Grundy
New Japanese Cabinet Named Formed Under Unrest
Tokyo reports show widespread popular unrest forcing military aid to guard residences of imperial family and officials. Kobe and Himeji households linked to Katsura party faced threats. The cabinet formed with Count Gombel Yamamoto as premier and a full roster of ministers including Viscount Chinda for foreign affairs and Admiral Minoru Sada for the Navy. Sun Yat Sen visits Tokyo, stating unofficial purpose to study Japan’s industrial conditions.
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Tokio
Japan
Kobe
Himeji
Katsura
New Party
Count Gombel Yamamoto
Satemi Chinda
Kei Hara
Masahisa Matsuda
Korokiyo Takahashi
Nobuaki Makino
Sakunoshin Motoda
Gijinokuda
Navy
Minoru Sala
Sun Yat Sen
Chinese Republic
Proposal to pass Burnet Dillingham bill over veto
Washington officials report House and Senate readers preparing to try to pass the Burnet Dillingham bill over President Taft's veto. Senator Lodge leads the effort in the Senate with plans to force the issue Monday after the Connecticut river dam bill. House leaders anticipate a narrow margin if veto overridden.
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Washington
House
Senate
Taft
Suffraget Army Fails Washington Crossing Plan
In Trenton New Jersey on February 15 the suffraget army failed to cross the ice packed Delaware River to emulate George Washington. No ferries nor bridge were available and efforts to commandeer boats or build pontoon crossings failed. The party abandoned the crossing plan and moved toward Burlington New Jersey around 9 oclock.
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N. J
National Capital
George Washington
Delaware River
Bristol
Burlington
Santa Fe President Confronts Porter Over Private Car
In Santa Barbara on February 15 President K P Ripley of the Santa Fe met Victor Morawetz’s private car aboard a northbound train. A porter challenged Ripley and a SP aide provided the needed details. The Morawetz car then arrived with the local trade baggage later.
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Cal
K.P. Ripley
Santa Fe Road
Victor Morawetz
Tullman
Ripley
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Morawetz
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