Fight for President of Cowmen's Convention
The Panhandle and Southwestern Blackmen's convention opens with a clash between packing houses and cattle ranchers over a presidency. James F Primm of El Paso leads, while President Nations seeks reelection via a constitutional amendment. Albuquerque delegates back Primm, Governor McDonald plans a morning speech, and the cowmen band provides the music for a brisk, eventful session.
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Panhandle
James F Primm
el Paso
Corral
J. H. Nations
Primm
W. CC. McDonald
Santa Fe
McDonald
Albuquerque Cowboys
B. Reeder
Amarillo
Congress Debates Water Power Bill and Brandeis Nomination
In Washington, Senators debated the water power bill and defended President Wilson’s course in talks with Germany. Confirmation of Newton D Baker as secretary of war. Brandeis Supreme Court nomination advance. debate rules set for four hours. McLemore resolution on armed ships tabled amid party votes.
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Sutherland
Wilson
Germany
Newton D. Baker
Louis PD
Brandeis
Supreme Court Bench
McLemore
Lenroot
Wisconsin
House
Lansing
Religious quarrel triggers Texas tragedy in marriage via ads
S G Ginetis killed his wife Ludvicka Ginelis 16 and then killed himself at Matagorda Texas after a quarrel over religion. The bride, married months earlier to Count Sebastian Caroll Braganza de la Cornlla 74, had become a countess following a newspaper notice. The count reportedly escaped a staged shooting attempt as property interests tied to Spain are noted.
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OY Morning Journal
Winey
Chicago
S G. Ginetis
Matagorda
Tex
Ludvicka Ginelis
Sebastian Caroll Braganza de la Cornlla
Fr. G. Ginelis
Spain
Officers Peyton Waldron Released After Rio Grande Rescue
Major General Frederick Funston ordered the release of Second Lieutenants Peyton and Waldron. Military charges for crossing the Rio Grande to rescue US soldiers prisoners were dropped. First Lieutenant Mort, senior officer, will face a court martial at Mercedes.
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Morning Journal
San Antonio
Tex
Peyton
Waldron
Frederick Funston
Rio Grande
United States
Mort
Mercedes
Punston
New Mexico Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
Denver and surrounding area expect fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. No precipitation is anticipated and skies should stay mainly clear across the region.
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Denver
Maren
New Mexico
Local Weather Report Summary for Yesterday
Weather report records a 24 hour period ending yesterday at 6 pm with a maximum of 61 degrees and a minimum of 29 degrees. The day saw a 62 degree reading at 6 pm with a northwest wind and clear skies.
Church and State Unite at Funeral in Postwar France
Paris reports government representation at a religious funeral for Zeppelin raid victims marking a rare official church presence since church state separation. Denys Cochin attended, cabinet debate followed, and Briand Mercier met in Rome signaling a shift toward pacification after the war.
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Associated Prena
P Aris
Denys Cochin
Tce
Poincare
Tue de Provence
Monsieur Aristide Briand
Cardinal Mercier
Rome
Monsieur Briand
Money Panic Thought Ended in Mexico City
In Mexico City on March 7 the Carranza paper peso fell to 23.4c selling price sparking a panic among business houses. Later reports say the finance department may have a solution to restore the peso to about three times its current value.
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Mexico City
OY Morning Journal
Carranza
Finance Department
Grand Jury to Probe Jail Explosion Tragedy in El Paso
El Paso Texas March 7 The county grand jury will begin tomorrow an investigation of yesterday s jail explosion that injured more than forty prisoners who were being bathed in a solution of mercurial and kerosene with vinegar to rid them of disease and vermin Eighteen were killed and nineteen injured were in hospitals tonight The coroner s inquest began with guards statements indicating the blast followed a match struck by H M Cross a prisoner who died of burns Cross was among the dead Officials criticized for sanitary risks in the closed cell house and for failing to search prisoners for matches before bathing Street car traffic between El Paso and Juarez resumed guarded by Carranza troops Disorde rs in Juarez were checked after reports that 2060 Mexicans had been burned to death Phelps the street car motorman remained in critical condition but showed slight improvement
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TOY Morning Journal
Brecial
Wiehel Paso
Tex
H. M. Cross
Cross
Fl Paso
Juarez
Carranza
Juares
Charles Phelps
Rio Grande
Phelps
Brutigal Admits German Submarine Massacre Charges
English statement reports that Brutich accepts German charges of the massacre of Teuton submarine crew with no denial. The document, forwarded to Berlin, outlines alleged war crimes and the British position on the atrocity.
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Brutich
Teuton
Berlin
Justification Found in Enemy Methods of Attack
A report notes justification for enemy methods of attack on Arabic and murder of crew members aboard part of the stranded submarine. Citations and Aimone references are mentioned as sources for the official explanation and rationale.
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Aimone
Bny
Lusitana
Congress Unifies Behind Wilson on Submarine Talks
Washington reports that Congress decisively backs President Wilson in negotiations with Germany over submarine warfare. The House tabled the McLemore resolution 276 to 142 after a seven hour session, with 256 to 190 on the initial procedural vote, signaling broad bipartisanship and readiness to proceed with diplomacy.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Clermany
McLemore
House
Spaiin
White House
Coumtress
President Wing Victory Over Pacifists in Lower House
President Wing secures large victory after a lengthy debate as McLemore resolution passes 276 to 143 in the lower house. Congressmen clash over pacifist policy amid a noisy session.
Food prices much higher in Europe
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports European capital food prices rose sharply, with Germany and Austria showing steep gains. Meats like beef jumped from 22 to 47 cents in Berlin, British prices up about 44 percent, France up about 23 percent, Italy slower, and the Netherlands as the neutral exception. Overall U S food costs are about three percent higher than a year ago.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Germany
Austria
England
France
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Berlin
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands
United States
Government forces crush rebels in central China battles
Official dispatches from Beijing report government troops under General Lung Cheng Kuang retook Po Yai on the Yunnan border and captured Sui Chow in Sichuan, with thousands of rebels killed and hundreds captured. Ming river banks and Bai prefecture fell as authorities push toward Yunnan’s capital. In Hunan, 400 rebels died in an early March clash at Mayang.
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GPEC
Washington
Po Yai
Sui
Luneg
Yuei Hei
Lung
Yunnan
Feng
Yangeze
Bai
Hunan
Mavang
Baker Nomination Confirmed by Senate
Washington March 7 Mr Baker s nomination was confirmed by the senate with unanimous cabinet praise at today s cabinet meeting General Hugh L Scott secretary of war ad interim reported the selection was well received by officers in the army
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Morning Journal
Washington
Mr. Baker
Senate
Baker
Hugh L. Scott
French Break German Line Near Meuse Press Takes Forges News
French forces launch a fierce assault on the Meuse front and drive a deflected Dlaman Drive from Douaumont to another location. The attack repels German efforts and captures the town of Forges, according to Paris reports.
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Dlaman
Douaumont
Meuse
Forges
Paris
German Infantry Press West of Meuse Near Verdun Heights
German forces renew west Meuse attacks aiming to storm the long crest from Meuse to Forgesbrook. French artillery bombards enemy lines while infantry clashes in Woevre near Fresnes. Germans report captures near Hill 266 and Bethincourt as French batteries and machine guns slow advances.
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Meuse
Woevre
Fresnes
Forges
Forgesbrook
Mort Homme
Oise
Dou- Almont
Vacherauville
Verdun
Regneville
Bethincourt
Bras
Hardaumont
Villaes
Heavy Republican Vote In Indiana Prefers Statewide Primary
Indianapolis March 7 Returns from Indiana s first statewide preferential primary show slow late counts with a notably heavy Republican turnout and reduced Democratic and Progressive votes. Early unofficial figures list U S Senate candidates New 847 Watson 1 038 and Governor candidates Goodrich 983 McCray 742 with 32 Democratic precincts reporting Adair 1 230 Clore 844. Kern in Senate and Wilson Fairbanks were unopposed on their respective tickets.
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Seao Wing
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States
Harry
James FE. Watson
Senate Advances Waterpower Bill Clearing Session Plan
Washington March 7 The senate moved toward disposal of the waterpower bill after a month of debate Senator Shields proposed a noon-to1o clock recess and pledged to keep the senate in continuous session until the measure is resolved.
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Washington
Senate
Shields
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