Rebels Seize Juarez as US Border Stays Calm
Juarez fell to Vasquisia rebels after a brief assault at 10 o clock. Defenders offered only scattered fire as Mexican and American forces watched from El Paso. Rebels moved in orderly, pledged to maintain order, while US troops guarded the border and prepared to act if needed.
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Five defendants freed in bathtub trust case
Detroit February 27 The government halted part of its bath tub trust prosecution by moving to nolle prosequi five defendants for lack of evidence. Dropped were C H Vogele Thomas Walker B N Ford D W Davis and E V Brigham. J A Frauenheim was granted immunity after testimony.
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Mexican Revolt Fears and Skirmishes Reported Near Juarez
Outskirts of Juarez see rebel entry along an irrigation ditch near the Rio Grande as defenders reply to fire. Ambassador Martinez says widespread revolution unlikely. most Mexicans seek peace to resume business. Thirteen rebels killed at Tonaya near San Gabriel, Jalisco, with federal losses noted. U.S. consul reports five Americans driven from San Miguel Mining property near Ebutla during inspection tour.
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Settlement Likely in British Coal Dispute
London reports an early settlement of the coal trade dispute that threatened to dismiss nearly 1.8 million miners on March 1. The miners federation executive meets owners and government reps at Downing Street with mediators to avert a major industrial clash.
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Roosevelt Dominates Local Sentiment In Presidential Nominations
The Courier reports strong Roosevelt support among jurors across the county with several from Mt. Vernon, Waterloo, and La Porte City openly backing him. Some favor Taft or Cummins, but Roosevelt’s momentum appears dominant and jurors foresee his nomination and likely landslide victory.
Passengers Drowned After Steamer Deliverance Sinks
A dispatch from Brussels reports 32 passengers and crew drowned when the Deliverance, a government vessel, foundered while diving on the Kwango River at the Belgium Congo border. The incident occurred yesterday. details are sparse and the ship’s mission remains unclear.
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Roosevelt denies Taft not progressive claim in Boston
Col Theodore Roosevelt rejects the personal controversy premise and says he will wage a straight out fight for the Republican nomination. He asserts his position on popular government and business policy, while Longworth says he will not participate in delegate selection. Roosevelt clarifies third term stance, insisting only a nonconsecutive term could be considered. California progressives seek to place his name on the Chicago convention ballot.
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Waterloo Ghose Nominated Unanimously for 1903 Iowa Convention
At the Iowa Advertising club convention in Waterloo this morning Waterlog was named the 1903 convention city. Kloster was elected second vice president and Row Barrow was chosen chairman of the state committee.
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Probe Lawrence deal arouses federal inquiry
The United States District Attorney announced that the government will investigate Lawrence authorities for blocking rail shipments of workers and plans to export strikers younger children to Philadelphia. Five women pickets were arrested for alleged intimidation and pepper attack on a police officer as labor conditions worsen.
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Jealousy Linked to Bank Robbery Highwaymen Case
Police expect to spring today a bank robbery case in New York tied to the East River National Bank heist. Three men, Edward E. Kinsman Eddie Collins Jens Alberazzo and Gene Montanly, were arrested and await arraignment. A safety deposit box was traced to Alberazzo as detectives pursue the $35,000 in bank bills. Women Anna Hull Swede Annie and Myrtle Hoyt are held as witnesses after jealousy over finery sparked the crime.
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Chinese warships ordered to bomb Batavia port
San Francisco reported that 27 Chinese warships were sent toward Java with orders to bombard Batavia if the Dutch government fails to pay an indemnity for Chinese deaths. An ultimatum from Sun Yat Sen's provisional government warned the attack would begin within a week.
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Chinese Free Press
Knox Arrives in Nicaragua Acknowledged with Holiday
The U S cruiser Washington anchored at the harbor with Secretary of State Knox aboard. Nicaragua to declare the day of Knox arrival a public holiday with presidential honors and a specially cast medal to commemorate the event. Smoke Martin's Standard cigar.
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Powers May End Turk War
Paris reports a semi official note confirms mediation by the powers to end the Turko Italian war. France is ready to join collective action with the other powers in representing to both belligerents to seek a basis for mediation and a peace settlement.
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Franklin makes plea of guilty in McNamara case
Los Angeles February 27 Bert Franke Hin a detective hired by Clarence Darrow pleaded guilty to attempting to influence Robert Balin the first juror sworn to try James B McNamara the confessed dynamiter now serving a term in San Quentin The original indictment against Franklin for bribing Balin was dismissed Kansas City February 27 Wm J McCain and W Bert Brown pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Arnold to indictments from Indianapolis in the alleged national dynamite conspiracy George W Palmer Waterloo February 28 Marie C Doxey Waterloo Jacob A Jacobsen Cedar Falls Alvine M Christiansen Cedar Falls registered to wed
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Bridge and Iron Workers Structural Option
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Jury Told to Pray for Wisdom in Speed Trial
Fort Worth Texas February 37 The jury in J Sneed’s trial was instructed to pray for wisdom in reaching a verdict that would end the government Speed case. Judge drapes informed the jurors that the jury wished to report finally. The trial concerned the model of Captain A Gi Boyes, Speed’s associate, and the proceedingsgd.
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