02 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
1
The Piutes, mostly peaceful, have taken to the warpath to protect Tse-Na-Gat the youth sought by the Utah marshal for a saddle theft murder. Navajo adviser Tom Reda says white men will struggle to catch Tse-Na-Cat and Old Volk, cattlemen from Colorado fueling the fighting.
The item notes Gate City in full display during a days session with civic pride and pageantry. Local officials and residents gather for ceremonies highlighting the city’s achievements and spirit.
El Paso welcomes cattlemen as Amarillo Albuquerque and Roswell campaign to host the 1916 convention. Albuquerque pledges 150 new members and 150000 cattle, while Amarillo and Roswell insist they can win without bluffing. The city readies unprecedented entertainment as delegates arrive.
Bock weather reports another rainfall event with total precipitation reaching 1.72 inches, bringing February’s total to 3.16 inches. The season’s moisture is ample for a good spring start, though the rain has delayed late threshing and cut into field work.
A large delegation from Lubbock attended the cattlemen's convention at EF Papo as expectations rise that 915 will surpass the 183 record.
Direct evidence for railroads in the western wage arbitration is completed and rebuttal has begun in Chicago. A. W. Trenholm, general manager of the Chicago St Vault Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad, was excused after weeks on the witness stand.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports a measure to reduce the tax on wholesale druggists handling intoxicating liquors to 50 dollars, plus a $5,000 appropriation for the railroad commission. The governor will attend a Dallas freight rate session next Thursday. The joint resolution to extend state official terms to four years failed. The House engrossed bills on warehouse receipts for farm products and applying anti-reportism laws to legislators, plus a proposal for flat 50 cent county school tax and free county libraries. The Senate advanced a bill to sell 500 acres of submerged Galveston Bay land for a dry dock project.
Ten men from Here boarded the special to El Paso for a February departure with five o clock arrival implied. About 250 spectators gathered at the station to watch the ten minute stop, noted for its quiet order. Brinker, general porter agent, praised the orderly excursion. many ladies were aboard and the train was powered by two large engines.
News from Worcester Massachusetts reports Major George Edwards, former Worcester resident, to head Persian gendarmery after Sweden recalls its army. He will supervise clearing Persia of bands of highwaymen robbers and pirates. Gen Kjalmarven met Chinese officials on piracy issues before departure for Sweden.
Paris dispatch reports that France Great Britain and Availa have an accord on the Dardanelles future status to grant Russia free passage of the straits, shaping Allied strategy in the region.
Berlin reports that the American ambassador has received Germanys reply to the American note on the naval war zone. The response is an acceptance with few modifications of the American proposals.
An indictment charges five men including Karl Bung and George Keiner in a conspiracy to defraud U S customs by filing false records and manifests related to shipments to German cruisers in the Atlantic. The scheme allegedly involved furnishing supplies and creating fake clearances for vessels.
Washington March 1 Congress leaders push rapid action on key bills before adjournment. Senate debates Indian supply and ship purchase measures while conferences resolve differences and Provident Wilcon directs Coal Zone workers to pay their own rent under government fuel aid program.
Tuesday variant weather described with clear cool conditions across cities such as Marshall Longview Abilene Valentine Corpus Christi Galveston San Antonio Waxahachie Hillsboro Fort Worth Cleburne Paris Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls. Temperatures range from near freezing to the mid seventies with clouds and cool spells in places.
News dispatch from Ward line headquarters reports a bunboat explosion at Progreso Harbor causing nineteen deaths and leaving survivors to be landed at Vera Cruz aboard the Morro Castle. The vessel could not discharge a force at Progreso due to local uprising.
A new Chinese society in San Francisco announces a nationwide and global boycott on Japanese products. Started by Chinese Americans, the embargo aims to pressure Japan to retract its demands on China. A propaganda drive seeks similar groups in major U.S. cities as Chinese communities rally against Japan.
Boise dispatch reports Governor Alexander signed a bill ending prohibition in the territory after January 3. The action marks a shift as authorities implement the new policy beginning March 1 with enforcement changes and local oversight.
Okfalone Oklahoma March 1 The Feit Termings, former Governor idekull s railroad venture, is to open operation with Frisco today and foreclose a plan to run from Jennings to Ururaralt. Page reports a 12000 annual volume, with projections of growth and impact on Be pulpa.
Chicago report says blockade threats and delayed shipments from the Dardanelles struck wheat markets. Prices plunged after a week of selling pressure as fears of limited Turkish supplies raise concerns over future availability. In New York cotton also fell by a dollar per bale on news of Allies measures to choke oil for Germany.
Allied planners emphasize a campaign to cut enemy supply lines and starve German forces while watching for potential arrival of additional ships to reinforce efforts, signaling intensified pressure on Germany.
London reports Premier Asquith announcing Britain and France will detain ships and seize goods presumed for the enemy from now until the end of the war. The move aims at self defense. neutral nations urged to patience as costs rise to about seven to eight million dollars daily. A supplementary wartime credit of 1.81 billion dollars was approved.
Britain's and France's ambassadors inform Washington that commercial intercourse by sea with Germany is prohibited by the Allies in response to Germany’s war zone. If enforced, cotton and other non-contraband goods could not be shipped to Germany. Officials expect a strong protest and the matter will be presented to the cabinet tomorrow by the President.
London reports say Fort Dardanus on the Asiatic side has been silenced. Riots and unrest in Constantinople and failed assassinations target Turkish ministers highlight upheaval as allied naval operations near the Dardanelles continue. The war front shows mixed activity with forecasts of possible Balkan developments.
Great Britain notified the United States that Washington's plan on possible limits for submarines and mines and food shipments to Germany is being carefully considered by his Majesty's Government in consultation with the Allies. The British ambassador informed the State Department after the Anglo-French communication on reprisals and the hold on neutral shipping to and from Germany.
The American flag that flew over the steamship Dacia, captured by a French cruiser, has been hauled down at Brest. The American consul there is sending the Dacia crew back to New York after Captain McDonald advised the crew stay. Inquiries are being made to the Brest consul about the flag removal.
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