Rebels Won’t Quit Fighting In Mexico Crisis
Reports from El Paso and surrounding posts describe continued insurgent resistance against Diaz after Senor Limantour signaled possible peace terms. Insurgents demand Diaz retirement and reject peace overtures not issued from Mexico City. News notes include Mexican minister Limantour’s travel, Madero’s awareness, and food shortages in Chihuahua City.
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Tex
Senor Limantour
Senor Gonzales
Insurrecto
Diaz
Mexico City
Limantour
Francisco I. Madero
Madero
Chihuahua City
Little Rock
Ark
Jose Yves Limantour
JAPS IN MYSTERIOUS MOVE IN DENVER
The Denver Times reports a quiet exodus of Japanese residents from Denver amid mystery. Groups of five to ten have left for days with many heading south to Texas. Capitol Hill servants resign, often without arranging successors, and many veterans of the Russo Japanese war are said to be among the departures.
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the Times
Colorado & Southern
Texas
Capitol Hill
New Aeroplane For War Given an Official Test
Washington March 17. Representatives from the war and navy departments and military attaches observed the official test of the aeroplane bought for Mexican border maneuvers. Curtiss calls it a military type. J A D Mec Curdy made two ascents circling the large lot south of the state, navy and War department buildings.
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War and Navy Department
Military
Aval
War Department
Curtiss
J. A. D. MecCurdy
State
Navy
Murder Attempt in Death Corner District Chicago
Italian resident Tony Getios was shot in the groin from a concealed position near 1008 Gault Court in Chicago's Death Corner district. He survived after a shotgun blast. police searched the nearby passage, found no suspect, and hospital doctors could not locate the bullet. Frank Ambro suggested Joseph Rusto as the attacker, though no arrest was reported.
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Tony Gellos
Gault Court
Milton Avenue
Oak Street
Phillip Maniscolasco
Antonio Dugo
Getios
Passavant Hospital
Frank Ambro
Loftis
Sheffield Avenue
Getias
Joseph Rusto
Rusto
Ambro
Waite-Gap Gage On at Jefferson
James Galvin testifies in the Dorman white-capping case at Jefferson Iowa detailing a confrontation with Ruben Dorman over his child and recounting the attack on his home when his family was driven to the woods on December 26. The testimony began after the jury was secured and continued with Mrs Galvin taking the stand.
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Jefferson
Dorman
James Galvin
Ruben Dorman
Galvin
Taft Delays Pardons for Walsh and Morse Financiers
President Taft refused immediate action on clemency pleas from John R. Walsh of Chicago and Charles W. Morse of New York. Both imprisoned financiers await decision, with Morse in Atlanta and Walsh in Leavenworth. Officials deny any pardons before a Washington review.
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Walsh
Morse
Washington
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Charles W. Morse
New York
United States
Augusta
Atlanta
Leavenworth
Kan
London banker kills himself at Parr's bank
London March 17 A shock in financial circles as R F Carnegie manager of Parr's bank Ltd dies by suicide in his office. The bank reports affairs in perfect order. Parr's Banking Co. traces roots to 1865 and has an authorized capital of 62.5 million dollars with a 19 percent annual dividend history led by C F Parr as chairman and W Whaley as general manager.
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R. F. Carnegie
Lombard Street Bank
Parr’s Bank, Ltd
C. F. Parr
R. W. Whaley
Parr’s Banking Company
Alliance Bank, Ltd
Consolidated Bank, Ltd
Politicians Bribe Trial Goes to Jury in Cincinnati
The case of Jacob Vinschang, a prominent Republican politician, on trial for accepting a bribe tied to a saloon listing, went to the jury just after noon. Only two short arguments remained as the defense and prosecution prepared their closing statements amid a dense crowd in the courtroom.
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Cincinnati
Jacob Vinschang
Kenyon Narrowly Missed Senate Seat Vote
Des Moines March 17 Judge Kenyon came within nine votes of securing a United States senate seat in today’s joint ballot. The Iowa House sent the five mile limit saloon bill back to judiciary amid a last minute Joker finding. Other actions include revoking teachers certificates for breached contracts and funds restored to fire departments. Senate postponed flat tax bill ruling. oil labeling and threshing machine repairs advanced. Major S H M Byers’ state song proposed. attention to Big Sioux exemption and a $100,000 short course appropriation heard by lawmakers.
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Kenyon
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Iowa
House
Boettger
Iowa Senate
Shane
Hayes
Fulton
Jefferson County
S. H. M. Byers
Harding
Woodbury County
Legislative Committee
Infant dies in kitchen fire near Monmouth Iowa
A two year old child of Frank Ralston Hsing died after clothes ignited from a kitchen range in Canton near Monmouth Iowa early today. The family faced further stress as the father lay critically ill at Maquoketa undergoing short course work. Professor P G Holden led a delegation from Ames College. Separately the senate passed a bill assigning the burden of proof in contributory negligence to the defendant with a 24 to 18 vote.
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Iowa
Frank Ralston Hsing
Canton
Here
Maquoketa
P. G. Holden
Ames College
Senate
Funeral of Mrs Conger Held at Elmwood Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Maria Conger will be from the late home 416 Park Avenue West Saturday morning at 10 30 Rev John Cole of Wa verly rector of St Mark s parish of which she was a member will conduct the services Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery
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Park Avenue West
John §. Cole
Waverly
St. Mark's
Elmwood Cemetery
Koontz for Mayor Nomination in Des Moines Democrats
Towa City Ta March 17 Speciall y Representative Geo W Koontz was nominated for mayor by the democrats at their convention here last night.
Woman stabbed at Des Moines mission by Mexican suspect
In Des Moines at the De Moss gospel mission early today a Mexican woman stabbed Mrs. Lillie Ludlow, wounding her twice in the breast then fled. Ludlow is in critical condition with two serious wounds. Police pursue the assailant as authorities issue papers to return Mrs. Maude Brewer to Des Moines from Oklahoma City. Brewer faces swindling charges involving $4,209 by falsely promising treasure recovery help.
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Des Moines
Merit
America
Maria
Lillie Ludlow
de Moss Gospel Mission
Carroll
Maude Brewer
Oklahoma City
Frewer
John Klauser
Two Boys Bitten by Dog in Clinton
Clinton March 17 Special Ben Ritter son of Frank Ritter and Earl Sauntley son of Dr William Sauntley were cut and badly lacerated by a dog yesterday They were taken to the hospital and will later be sent to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for hydrophobia treatment.
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Clinton
Ben Ritter
Frank Ritter
Earl Sauntley
William Sauntley
Pasteur m
Ain Chicago
Kidnapped Girl Seeks Mother in Des Moines
Blanche Call, 18, of Los Angeles, asks Governor Carroll to help locate her mother. She was kidnapped by her father in Keokuk, Iowa, thirteen years ago. The father recently died in Los Angeles and told her the story of her early life.
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Des Moines
Record Citrus Shipment Sets Daily California Toll
In San Bernardino California on March 17 twenty five million oranges and lemons were moved out of southern California. A record daily shipment with 173 car loads departing east from San Bernardino and Colton signals a historic peak for the region.
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Cal
Calliforia
Colton
Festivities at University Parade Highlight St Patrick's Day
Iowa City March 17 Special The engineering college annual St Patrick's Day celebration began last night and runs to midnight today The ninth annual banquet featured faculty and students This afternoon at 1 o'clock the parade includes a large green snake from Ireland a dancing girl and the Blarney stone An evening musical festival expected to draw 1,200 attendees
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Iowa City
Engineering College
University
Ireland
Honey Grove Kid Confesses Crime in Court
Council Bluffs March 17 J B Hindman known as the honey grove kid an alleged accomplice of J B Mabray in swindling schemes today pleaded guilty before Judge McPherson in federal court after a jury was seated He faces sentencing later Also special Missouri Burns a Des Moines soldier was sentenced to four months in federal prison for sending obscene letters through the mail.
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Council Bluffs
J. B. Hindman
Honey Grove
J. B. Mabray
Leavenworth
McPherson
Federal District Court
Ww. J. Burns
Des Moines
Buffalo Bill Aims To Become Arizona Senator
Tucson March 17 It is stated here that Colonel William F Cody Buffalo Bill plans to become the first United States senator from Arizona He has a home in Tucson and a permanent camp in the Santa Catalina mountains with over a dozen buildings He rules the Heatt Arab chieftain from this cycle and envisions a vast desert region with room for 20 000 000 people
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Ariz
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
United States
Arizona
Cody
Santa Catalina Mountains
Russia Seeks Amends in Mongolia and Port Arthur
Victoria March 17 Russia's activity in Mongolia signals a long planned scheme to regain lost position after Port Arthur by forcing an outlet to the gulf. The Sado Maru arrives with advices that Admiral Togo will tour the United States on his way back from the King George coronation.
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B. C
Russia
Mongolia
Port Arthur
Gulf
Orient
Topo
Togo
United States
George
Sado Marw
Pledges Circulated for Three Million Prohibition Vote
In Correctionville Iowa on March 17 the Eleventh district prepares for a Sunday meeting led by Rev P H Arlington urging the Three Million League to compel parties to adopt prohibition. Pledges seek three million voters to back a 1912 presidential ticket on a prohibition platform. Meetings and canvassing across the district are planned in a nonpartisan push. In New York City bright weather boosts St Patrick’s Day celebrations and parades while Chicago closes city offices except police and fire departments in honor of Ireland’s patron saint.
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San Antonio
Tex
Eleventh Cavalry
Correctionville
United States
Eleventh
Clean Politics
Aad
Indianapolis
New York
Fifth Avenue
Order of Hibernians
Chicago
Everry
Police
Flu
Ireland
Flames Sweep the Grandstand at Park Disaster
A fire destroyed the grandstand and fences of the municipal baseball park in Washington. The blaze spread to the former Freedmen's Hospital area, possibly sparked by a plumber's blow lamp. Residents nearby moved household goods as flames threatened adjacent structures.
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Washington, D. C
American League Baseball Park
Efreedmen's Hospital
Insurrectos Fight for Life in Tecate Border Clash
San Diego March 17. Mexican soldiers siege Tecate adobe houses where nine Insurrectos hold out after a daylight assault by Company F Eighth Mexican Infantry. Two rebels killed, two soldiers dead, five wounded. Rodriquez and 14 others escaped. 15 rebels flee to the hills pursued by 80 federals. A second band near Tia Juana joins Rodriguez in San Ysidro area.
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Cat
Tecate
Thei Place
Eighth
Ensada
Tia Juana
Mex
Jose Morales
Rodriguez
Hilta
Tin Juana
United States
San Ysiero
Here
Night Rider raid cases cleared from court term
Hopkinsville Kentucky March 17 none of the pending cases against alleged Night Rider raiders in 1907 will be tried this term after the acquittal of Dr. David Amos who was charged as a leader and whose trial took twelve days.
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Hopkinsville
Night Rider
David Amos
Steamer North Point Destroyed by Fire on Thames
Furness Line freight steamer North Point bound for Philadelphia burned after two hours at sea. Crew of forty saved when the vessel was beached. no passengers aboard. Sherman in South Carolina to speak at Hibernian banquet. Roumanian legation to be established in Washington. Temperature report notes a 22 degree minimum.
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Logndon
Furness Line
Philadelphia
Thames River
Sherman
South Carolina
Cheadleston
S. C
Hibernian
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