Pennsylvania to Christen Great Battleship by Elizabeth Kolb
The ship america s greatest battleship is to be launched March 16 at Newport News with Miss Elizabeth Kolb christening her. The 31 000 ton vessel measures 600 feet by 97 feet and may traverse the Panama Canal. Estimated cost upon completion is 14 million dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Newport News
Elizabeth Kolb
Brumbaugh
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
Britain
Dardanelles
Mexico Crisis Seems Certain
The State Department sent a note demanding improved conditions amid rising tensions. Officials indicated that a formal dispute over treatment and safety measures is likely to escalate unless expectations are met.
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State Department
Threat of Intervention Pushed Navy to Vera Cruz in Mexico
The United States warned Carranza of action if conditions for foreigners do not improve. Five American warships may dock near Vera Cruz as a naval demonstration to press for change. Separately, Carranza authorities seized the British steamship Wyvisbrook at Campeche and jailed Captain Muir.
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Vera Cruz
Carranza
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Mexico
Fluorta
Mexico City
New Orleans
Wyvisbrook
Campeche
Muir
Progreso
Steamer Tourine Arrives Havre After Atlantic Fire
A Lloyds message from Havre reports the steamer Tourine arrived there yesterday. The vessel caught fire in the mid Atlantic on Saturday morning but the report gives no condition details.
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LA Tourine
Havre
London
Lloyds
Tourine
Atlantic Ocean
Million Dollar Colorado Mine Deal Expected
In Colorado Springs the sale of the Golden Cycle mine in Cripple Creek district to the Vindicator Gold Mining Company is admitted and to close tomorrow. Details are being worked out tonight and the transaction involves about six million dollars.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Mar
Golden Cycle
Cripple Creek
Vindicator Gold Mining Company
Slaton investor urges waterworks for fire protection
Slaton Texas resident Judge W A Havener of Clovis New Mexico spent a week in Slaton reviewing property interests. He plans three rental houses but will not invest further until a municipal water works system exists for fire protection. He warned that a fire could devastate the town with no available extinguishing means.
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Slaton
Tex
Mach
W A. T. Havener
Clovis
N. M
Walker to be tried on charge of stealing from New England Discount Co
Charles M. Walker of the New England Discount Co now under receivership faces trial today for allegedly stealing about 12000 from the company. He was treasurer of Colonial Fur Ranching Co, which drew small investors with the fox ranch venture in Prince Awards land and its supposed riches. A committee of stockholders is probing Walker's affair.
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Pax Ranch
Walker
Hearste and Lane Open Hearing on Osage Oil Lands
Hearst and Secretary Lane held a public hearing in Washington to settle claims over a proposed long term lease for Osage Nation lands in Oklahoma. The dispute concerns a vast tract valued at about $100,000,000 as the current lease nears expiration.
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Hearste
Tanel
Washington, D. C
Mar
Lane
Interior Department
Oklahoma
Women Suffragists Gather for Midwest Conference in Indianapolis
Early in March a dozen states attend the Midwest Conference of Suffragists in Indianapolis. Sessions run through Wednesday with speakers including Mia Medill Metormickle, Harriet Taylorston, Madame Rosika Schwimmer, and Flora Dynan, Iowa suffrage leader.
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Todlinnapolis
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Iowa Women’s Suffrage Association
Railroads Present Broad Statistics In Rate Hearing
A. F. Wetling for the railroads presented statistics at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the forty one western railroads petition to raise commodity freight rates. He said railroads face rising wages taxes and service standards yet must meet multiyear obligations while maintaining investor returns. Clifford Thorne representing shippers objected to the statistics citing incomplete facts and demanded original documents. Wetling noted upcoming obligations and that some were funded from surplus funds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dey
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. F. Wetling
Clifford Thorne
Iowa State Railroad Commission
Wetling
A. F. Helm
Kansas
Roads Able to Pay Says Arbitration Board Hearing
The arbitration board heard firemen and engineers claims on the western railroad wages. Statistician W L Lauck argued railroads show abundant returns and ample surplus for wage increases. Railroad attorney James M Shehan, W N Parks, and H E Byram challenged omissions in Lauck's calculations.
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Chicago
March
Arbitration Board
Western Railroad
W. L. Lanek
James M. Shehan
W. N. Parks
Vic
Ulinels Central Railroad
Andh. E. Byram
Chicago, Burington and Quine Railroad
Lauck
Supreme Court limits state railroad rate controls
The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot require railroads to carry traffic at loss or nominal profit even if overall state gains exist. The decision struck down North Dakota lignite coal rate law and West Virginia per mile passenger rate law as unconstitutional state regulation.
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Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
North Dakota
West Virginia
Kansas State League set to choose eight or six clubs
Promoters in Emporia Kansas will decide if the Katane State Baseball League will be eight or six clubs for the next season. Hutchinson and Emporia likely to stay as veteran members. Possible inclusion of one or two Missouri cities.
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Kansas State League
Emporia
Kans
Muar
Katane State Baseball League
Hutchinson
Missouri
Terre Haute Officials Among 16 Indicted Politicians
Indianapolis March 8 reports say 16 politicians including Terre Haute city officials face trial for election frauds tied to the November election. Judge A B Anderson will hear denials as hundreds of witnesses are anticipated and prosecutions led by Frank C Dailey.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
United States District Grand Jury
A. B. Anderson
Share eSders
Ronn M. Roberts
Eli H W. Redman
Vigo County
Dennis Shea
Thomas Smith
Harry S. Montgomery
Board of Works
Elmer FE. Talbott
George Behrenhardt
John Musselink
Edward Driscoll
Edward Driscoll, of the City Engineer's Office
Hilton Redman
Tiedman
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
Frank Toby
Finley P. Mount
Clivener S Nichols
Frank
Thaw Trial Opens on Conspiracy Charge in White Case
The trial of Harry K Thaw for conspiracy in the escape from Mahewan Avyling where he was confined as an insane man will begin in New York today. Justice Page will preside in the Criminal Term of the Supreme Court. The arraignment of the other conspirator in the escape is also noted.
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New York, Mar
Harry K. Thaw
Maheawan Avyling
Sanford White
Justice Page
Supreme Court
Robbins Immunity Plea Trials Tied to New Haven Case
New York reports a postponed trial concerning Robbins in a case linked to grand jury statements and immunity claims. Robbins faces multiple counts involving directors and former directors of New Haven alleged under the Bicberman law amid testimony given during investigations.
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New York, Mar
Bkawart Bb. Robbine
Robbins
New Haven
Federal
Robbins Traume
Fight Over Inheritance Tax On Mrs. Marshall Estate
The state of Pennsylvania sues to collect about 60000 dollars as an inheritance tax on the estate of the late Miss Jeanette Rutherford Marshall of Lehight Gap. New York officials also claim a tax stake, arguing part of her life was in New York City. The case hinges on where the inheritance tax law applies.
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Pottsville
Pennsylvania
Jeanette Rutherford Marshall
Lehizh Gap
Barber
Carbon County
Misa Marehall
New York State
Legislature teases end of session and veto threat
The Thirty fourth legislature will adjourn sine die on March 26 at noon after the senate concurred in the harmony die jour nment resolution. The senate rejected the compulsory education bill while the house concurred on amendments and the bill goes to the governor. The senate passed bills on county officer elections and miner weight laws and the pure food commissioner. The house killed a bill to allow large towns to vote on Studey amendments. Governor Stevenson praised the Texan Company hill. Members left for Path faniocht to attend the corner stone laying of the new union depot.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
House
Tale
Studey
Erayson
Texan Company
Hill
Thawse
Senet
Path Fanio
Heavyweight World Championship Fight Moves to Havana
The world title bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard is set for Saturday, April 6 in Havana after transfer from Juarez due to Johnsons safety concerns. Johnson, a fugitive, fled the United States over a bond forfeiture connected to a white slave charge in Chicago.
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Havana
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Juarez
Johnson
California Legislature Faces Major Budget and Appropriation Crisis
The California legislature confronts a difficult session as the administration demands budget and appropriation bills. Lawmakers must address a volatile fiscal situation and potential economic repercussions throughout the year.
Woodmen Circle Wins Northwest Tevas Meet
The Woodmen Circle from Poplar Grove No 171 clinched the district title at the Northwest Tevan event. Delegates enjoyed the convention and judged the gathering a successful outing.
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Poplar Grove
Pril Grounds
Tevas
Worth, T
Woodmen Circle
Papier Grove No
Tevan
Weather Forecast From Washington Today
March 8 weather bulletin notes snow in the north and west with ruin in the south and east. Local forecast calls for fair skies later in the week with temperatures around high twenties to thirties and modest daily highs and lows.
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Washington, D
English Flyers Attack Ostend In Six Aircraft Raid
London March 8 The admiralty reports six English aircraft attacked Ostend yesterday. Two aircraft retreated due to freezing fuel. The survivors dropped bombs on the German submarine repair base and on Karsaal. All machines returned safely.
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London
Admiralty
Prvicee
Longmore
Ostend
Karsaal
Ae PA
Dover
Conference on Immigrant Work In Portland Opens
An important conference on immigrant work opens in Portland with prominent ministers and YMCA leaders from Pacific Coast cities discussing new approaches to caring for influxes of immigrants after the European War. Missionary workers attend in force and address related social educational and welfare concerns.
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Perial
Portland
Ore
Mare
Pacific Coast
Jnflas
Ochealenerh
War Department bridge clearance plan faces deadline
Washington March date reports that t he Administration gives until today to prevent delays in ordering the raising of drawbridges over the Aged er River. Pittsburgh river interests seek clearance under bridges to permit all font s to pass. Three former Secretaries declined to order the bridge draw.
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Washington
War Department
Adeger River
Brideaw Ft
Pittehure
Secretar Tine Tiso
Offi
Lace
Rajort
Justice Jiolcien Reaches Seventy Five in Office
Justice Jiolcien of the Supreme Court marks his seventy fifth birthday today born in March. The central member of the court since retirement in 190? he completed ten years on the bench and plans to withdraw from the court before March 4 1917. President Wilson may appoint at least one more supreme court justice.
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Wabttington
Jiolcien
Supreme Court of the United States
Mareh
State convention gathers Knights of the Maccabear leaders
The Knights of the Maccabear from Seattle Spokane Aberdern and other towns converge in Tacoma for their annual state convention. Leaders and delegates assemble amid preparations and ongoing planning sessions for the event.
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Marahors
Tacoma
Waeh
Mareh & Vem
Knights of the Maccabear
Seattle
Spokane
Aberdern
Numerove
Cattlemen Converge in San Antonio for Texas Vaccination Meet
San Antonio hosts hundreds of men from the Southwest for the 39th annual convention of the Cattlemen Association of Texas. Governor Percy Son is to open proceedings tomorrow with an address and a large fat stock show will be held in conjunction with the event.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southwest
Percyson
British Reports Progress at Dardanelles Siege
British admiralty releases a report on March 6 and 7 actions at the Dardanelles. Queen Elizabeth Agamemnon engage Turkish forts Hamedieh Tabia and Rumili Medjideh silencing guns after exchanges. several ships suffer minor damage. seaplanes downed with two officers injured.
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Associated Press
London
British aDmiralty
Dardanelles
Hamedieh
Tabia
Hamedieh 3
Straits
Albion
Vengeance
Majestic
Prince George
Sufferin
Souain
Dere
Mount Dardanus
Gaulois
Charlemagne
Bouvet
Fort Dar
Destruction Confirmed of Zeppelin L8 in Belgium
The Tirlemont correspondent for the London Telegraph confirms the destruction of Zeppelin L8 after it forced descent for repairs. It was driven into trees and smashed, with seventeen crew members killed in the wreck.
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Amsterdam
London Telegraph
Tirlemont
Belgium
Greek Situation Attracts Attention In War News
London reports the struggle for the gateway to the Turkish capital as the war's main feature. Greece’s cabinet resigns amid calls for entry on the Cripple Entente side, while Turkish claims say Dardanelles fighting favors the Turks. Rumors from Bucharest mention Abdul Hamid gaining freedom and possibly returning to influence Turkish affairs.
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London
Greece
Venizelos
Dardanelles
Bucharest
Roumania
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
British collier Benggrave sunk by torpedo off Devon coast
The Admiralty reports the British collier Benggrave was sunk Sunday near Strancombe ten miles northeast of Barnstaple England. The loss is attributed to a likely torpedo attack.
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London
Admiralty
Benggrave
Strancombe
Barnstaple
England
Difficulty in forming Greek cabinet shocks London
A Reuters Telegraph Agency dispatch reports M. Zaimis has declined to form a new ministry to replace the Venizelos government which resigned Saturday. King Constantine has summoned M. Gournaris to take on the task.
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London
March
Reuters Telegraph Agency
M. Zaimis
M. Venizelos
Constantine
M. Gournaris
Austrians claim victories in Carpathians and Poland
Austrian reports say victorious in Carpathian battles and repulsed Russian attacks at Lupkowa. Dispatches also claim capture of several advance points in Russian Poland and the seizure of 2300 Russians in Western Galicia.
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Washington
Carpathians
Lupkowa
Russian Poland
Galicia
Foreign Office
Vienna
Princeton Denies Sun Day Sermons On Campus
Dety Princeton's President at Princeton University prohibits evangelist Billy Sunday from speaking on campus. He will address students in a church off campus this afternoon after Pres Hibben of the Princeton Theological Seminary insisted Sunday be barred from college halls following his prior sermons in Philadelphia.
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Princeton
Billy” Sundsay
Princeton Theological Seminary
Hibben
Bim
Pothdelpha
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