Fall of Madero Ends Slaughter and Huerta Rise
Article covers the fall of President Madero in Mexico, Huerta's seizure of power, and nationwide reactions. It details Huerta’s provisional government, planned elections, arrests of Madero aides, and the joyful reception of American intervention symbols in Mexico City. It notes ambassadorship and U.S. embassy actions, martial celebrations, and public cheers for peace.
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Madero
National Palace
General Huerta
Executions in Mexico City as Gustavo Madero Dies
Gustavo Madero brother of the deposed president is killed by guards after being released from prison to the arsenal. Francisco Madero, later captured, is held under heavy guard there as Diaz bombards the city. A Maderist document hints at further planned reprisals.
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Madero
Francisco Madero
Ernesto Madero
General Blanquet
National Palace
Gustavo Madero
Delgado
Angels
Huerta
Diaz
Mexico City
Gustavo
Felix Diaz
Francisco de la Barra
Jesus Flores Magon
Manuel Calero
Alberto Garcia Granados
Vasaquez Gomez
de la Barra
Legation
Woman Claims Never Been Kissed in Twelve Years of Marriage
Baltimore February 1 Mrs Theresa Deems testified in court that after twelve years of marriage and motherhood she had never been kissed and treats kissing as dangerous and hypocritical. Her father corroborated the claim, while her husband George Deems disputed it saying he had kissed her “more’n a thousand times” and implying the charge is bunk.
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Baltimore
Theresa Desms
Mrs. Deems
Jury Ouston Wear Virginia Legislation
Charleston W V Feb 19 The special grand jury probing United States senatorial bribery began deliberations an hour early with no report due before nightfall The legislature has few days left and much work to do and indictments may be postponed until after adjournment Indictments against lawmakers are not certain as the jury deliberations continue
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
Court Secrecy Guards Pending Findings From Public Access
The court strongly guards the case, allowing no intimation of probable findings to reach the public, maintaining strict confidentiality until release of conclusions.
Fire wipes out Hartwell Nebraska business district
A fire started after midnight destroyed or badly damaged nearly all Hartwell’s business houses causing an estimated loss of 40 000 to 50 000. Fire was still burning at dawn but believed under control. spread halted by 5 am. Hartwell has no fire protection and officials suspect incendiary origin from a livery barn. TAFT INVITED TO SPEAK before American peace congress in St. Louis on May 1 2 3. James E. Smith of St. Louis extended the invitation after meeting President-Elect Wilson in Trenton.
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Hartwell
Neb
Taft
Washington
James E. Smith
St. Louis
American Peace Congress
Mr. Smith
Trenton
Wilson
US moves to recognize Huerta as Mexico stabilizes
Washington reports that despite abdication of President Madero and a shaky capital, US plans remain ready in case of emergency. Officials avoid overt reactions while awaiting permanence of Huerta's regime and evaluating north and south revolts. A deficit appropriation may be sought as military needs rise.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
President Madero
Madero
State Department
Huerta
Zapata
Congress
First Violence in Rubber Strike Reports in Akron
A Roumanian striker named Sartak Saproprian was stabbed marking the first violence in the rubber strike in Akron. Police warned any further violence would face swift action while IWW leaders reported 14,000 total strikers, a figure disputed by manufacturers and city authorities. The striker demands were said to be about two thirds fulfilled.
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Akron
Sartak Saproprian
Harney Fined for Two Cases in Chicago Ward
Chicago February 19 Alderman Te(r)ney was fined $640 yesterday for thirty two violations of the tollbooth closing law. Prosecutor James Metherney said he would not push the remaining eighty five complaints. Municipal Judge Cavertly assessed the fines with $30 added. The cases will be appealed.
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Chicago
Cavérly
Tearney
Commission government debated for Waterloo city reform
A bill to adopt a commission form of government for Waterloo would replace six councilmen with four commissioners, two from each township, each earning 1800 dollars annually, while the mayor's salary would rise to 2500 dollars. Total city expenses would shift from 2700 to about 4900 dollars, with supporters arguing focused municipal attention justifies the cost. Des Moines representatives expect thorough discussion to satisfy both riverbank communities before action.
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Waterloo
Hawk County
Bers Moines
Des Moines
Mines Resume Operations as National Guard Ends Crisis
General Elliott told Governor Glasscock that mines inside and outside the martial law district resumed today. The report signals the crisis easing and peace returning. No arrests were made regarding the burning of the M. B. Coal company tipple Monday night.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elliott
Glasscock
National Guard
M. B. Coal Company
Suffrage campaign gains momentum in Wilmington
In Wilmington Delaware on February 19 suffrage supporters led by General Rosalie Jones held brisk demonstrations. Campaign buttons and posters funded the effort as Miss Freeman’s wagon and women speakers fanned out through business districts. Posts and meetings, with noon-hour talks at factory gates, preceded an evening theatre address by Jones and colleagues.
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Wilmington
Del
Rosalie Jones
Washington
Miss Freeman
Jones
Ncts
Wilson Approves Inauguration Plans for Feb Event
President elect Woodrow Wilson approved the inauguration plans today through aide Cal Thomas Birch. Birch notified the inaugural committee that Wilson and his wife had no changes to suggest and the arrangements were acceptable.
Boggs found guilty in bank embezzlement case in Iowa
In Grundy Center Iowa on February 19 the state verdict in the case of E A Boggs of Waterloo found him guilty of larceny by embezzlement involving 860 from Farmers Savings bank Morrison. Judge Ransier delayed sentencing and a new trial motion is due February 28 with possible appeal.
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Grundy Center
Aftter
State of Iowa
E. A. Borge
Waterloo
Mr. Boggs
Boggs
Dawley & Wheeler
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Murtagh
Rogers
Ransier
Morrison Bank
Liberty
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