Garnishment Debate Sparks House Clash in New Mexico
In Santa Fe March 6 the Lower House debated a garnishment bill to shield saloon keepers from collecting debts. The chamber also advanced a general appropriation bill, passed the Barnes Christian Science and child care measures, and defeated two constitutional amendments. The Senate pursued good roads and post road contracts with the U S, while local fights centered on itinerant vendors and garnishment protections for saloon debtors.
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Forecast for Denver and New Mexico Weather Details
Forecast calls for Denver on March 6 with fair conditions. New Mexico expects Wednesday fair and colder in the extreme southeast, followed by Thursday fair. PAXCAL REPORT covers 24 hours ending 6 PM yesterday, with max 54, min 28, range 26, 6 PM temp 58 and a north wind with clear skies.
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Denver
New Mexico
Appam Prize Restored to English Owners by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court rules unanimously that the liner Appam and cargo valued at three to four million dollars must be delivered to English owners within thirty days. The decision upholds prior rulings and declares American ports cannot be used to detain prizes of war that violate neutrality.
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Supreme Court
Appam
Hampton Roads
Moewe
Justice Day
Waddill
Virginia
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Berg
London
Russian Attack in Galicia Repulsed in Carpathian Front
Berlin reports a night attack by Russian forces south of Brezezany in Galicia failed on Austro German lines. Russian units east of Sacopen were repulsed in the Kelemen mountains while a French outpost near Lake Mehrida and Preshbo was surprised and captured.
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Bayville
Brezezany
Galicia
Hrezozagy
Sacopen
Kelemen Mountains
Carpathians
Lake Mehrida
Preshbo
Early date set for school of Congreso reunion
Machinery of government is in a crippled condition as appropriations were not made. A 19 believed sure date for the Eataa SchollN of Congreso is reported, with uncertainty lingering over funding and timing.
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Congreso
Extra session debated to push defense and finance bills
Washington officials expect an extra session of Congress by late May or June to finish the administration's program. The armed neutrality bill and ongoing defense and financial measures are priorities as the Senate debate rules are being revised, with funding gaps threatening the Army, Navy, and military academies.
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Sesson
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Army
National Guard
Navy
Dent
House Military Committee
Bipartisan House Plan Circulated as Independents Hold Veto
Washington reports bipartisan organization of the incoming house with Champ Clark as speaker. Independents seek to delay business, five votes from independents may sway control. leaders from both parties discuss how to keep president and crises management intact.
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Washington
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Wilson
Senate
Mann
Modification of Senate Rules Faces Battles On Cloture Move
A ten member conference committee reports progress on a Wilson backed plan to require two thirds of present senators to shut off debate. The move aims to curb filibusters like the armed neutrality bill and win caucus support before presenting to the full Senate.
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Senate
Wilson
Rules Committee
Son of Secretary Is Arrested for Murder
William Becker, son of John P Becker Sr the secretary, was arrested in Peoria Wisconsin on a warrant charging first degree murder in the December killings of John P Becker Jr and his wife at their Mason City home. Evidence suggests an arson attempt to cover the crime with robbery as a motive.
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William Becker
John VP. Becker
Mason City
John P. Becker
Premium Bonds Feature in German War Loan Prospectus
A Berlin dispatch reports two types of bonds for Germany’s planned war loan. Long term bonds promise about 6 ½ percent, and treasury bills offer 4 ½ percent, with a speculative premium via possible redemption by drawings in a few days.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Treasury
Spy suspect remanded in Yokosuka case
Ralph Hoyt Thayer, formerly of Utica, New York, held on charges of violating the protection of military secrets act, remanded for trial and released on bond of 606 yen after entering the wireless station zone of Yokosuka, a key naval base near Yokohama.
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Japan
Fire destroys iron plant at Hanover
Fire of unknown origin today destroyed the mill and power plant of the Hanover Bessemer Iron and Copper Company at Hanover, seventeen miles northeast of Silver City. The establishment had been completed only recently. Loss is estimated at $106,000, partly covered by insurance.
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Ournal
Bilverily
S. Ad. Maren
Hanover Bessemer Iron and Copper Company
Hanover
Silver City
Patria Sails for Marseilles with Gone American Aboard
The Fabre line steamer Patria sails for Marseilles today carrying the Gone American and other passengers. The liner departs from New York with a notable greeting and international travel momentum.
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New York
Fabre Line
Patria
Marpeiliis
Arkansas House Passes Woman Suffrage Bill in Primaries
The Arkansas House of Representatives passed the suffrage bill 44 to 27 granting women the right to vote in primary elections. Governor Brough announced he will sign the bill tonight.
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Brough
Conferees Question Cloture Rule And Southern Democratic Resistance
Conferees noted the rule under discussion is not a standard cloture rule and would rarely be used, mainly to block legislation by a small group. Southern Democrats wary of a force bill may oppose the change, while some Republicans argued the president could push the armed neutrality bill through the Senate in three days with a special session if rules remained unaltered.
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Conference Committee
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House of Representatives
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Saulsbury
Delaware
Martin
Virginia
Borsh
Air engagements on front in RumAnia
Petrograd reports on Russo-Galician and Romanian fronts with scouting reconnaissances and exchanges of fire. A Russian airship flew over Baranovichi despite German attacks, dropping bombs. A German aeroplane near Volchek on the Sarny Kovel line was brought down by a Russian aviator. the pilots were captured.
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London
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War Office
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Volchek
Sarny-Kovel
General Election Called in Australia
Melbourne dispatch reports Premier Hughes declaring a general election in Australia after opposition tactics. The move follows bills granting soldier vote and tariff measures while excluding alien enemies from the franchise, delaying the premier’s attendance at the imperial conference in London.
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Australia
Melbourne
Lughes
House of Representatives
Germany denies Dutch land cession report
Berlin reports foreign papers claim Germany asked Holland for talks on ceding Limbourg. Official dispatches deny the report as untrue and an invention.
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Tuckerton
Germany
Holland
Limbure
Belgium
Rhenish Prussia
Zimmermann Defends German War Plans Before Reichstag
Foreign Secretary Zimmermann defended Germanys plan to bring Mil ico and Japan into war with the United States. He said the actions were a natural precaution if war with America loomed and noted the US may have obtained the secret code text.
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Wile
London
Milico
Japan
Reichstag
Zimmermann
Reuter
Amsterdam
Americs
America
Reichstag budget committee backs German Mexican alliance move
Berlin March 5. The six hour executive session of the reichstag budget committee unanimously endorsed the foreign office action. The committee approved efforts to negotiate a wartime alliance with the United States as a military precaution and expressed regret over the loss of Foreign Secretary Zimmerman note. Responsibility for the loss cannot be fixed until former Ambassador von Bernstorff arrives from the United States.
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Foreign Office
United States
ZiMmermann
von Bernstorff
Minnesota Guardsman Sentenced for Spying for Germany
Paul J. Scharfenberg of St Paul, a private in Company I, First Minnesota infantry, was sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth for furnishing military information to Germany. His letter predicting German action and undermining U S leadership was intercepted by British authorities and shared with Washington officials. He is a native of Germany.
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Germany
Minneapolis
Minn
First Minnesota Infantry
Fort Snelling
Paul J. Scharfenberg
St. Paul
First
Minnesota Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Kane
San Antonio
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Washington
Scharfenberg
Eric D. Luce
P.L. Me Ak
Austria Stands Firm Against Submarine War Curtailment
Austria replies to Washington noting ships will be sunk if they enter the prohibited zone. The note warns of actions against vessels violating maritime restrictions amid ongoing submarine warfare tensions.
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Austria
Washington
Austria Hungary Replies To American Note On Submarine War
Vienna dispatch cites Austro Hungarian memorandum blaming neutrals for losses in war zones. It argues that belligerents may set maritime restrictions while neutrals bear risks and rejects American claims of protecting neutral lives. The document also condemns British blockade as illegal and outlines safety efforts for crews and passengers.
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