Senate ends organized filibuster after six hour debate
The Senate voted seventy six to three to empower two thirds of members to limit debate and set timing on pending measures. The new rule ends organized filibusters though its practical use remains to be seen as it allows one hour per senator after cloture on petitions by sixteen senators.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Action J
Democrats
Republians
Martin
la Follette
Grenna
Sherman
Cummins
Kenyon
Kirby
Lane
Norris
Stone
Vardaman
Scheme to Defer Subs 15 DevGee New York Plan for motor vessels to outpace submarine threats
An American engineer FP Huntington Clark described a plan to rapidly build small mastless smokeless vessels in the United States. The submarinable craft would be 185 feet long, 36 feet wide, draft 11 to 13 feet, and propelled by motor. A total of 1,000,000 tons in 1,000 ships could be produced at about 100 million dollars per year, or 156 million for faster 14 knot ships.
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New York
Germany
Huntington Clark
Automobile Club of America
Aero Club of America
Motor Boat Club of America
Amarillo Area Weather Outlook Friday and Saturday
The Amarillo region forecasts show fair conditions on Friday and Saturday. Reports note mild temperatures with no precipitation expected.
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Texas
Ambassador from Japan Dies in Tokyo
A Japanese ambassador died suddenly in Tokyo. Post Wheeler will assume temporary charge of affairs at the embassy.
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Post Wheeler
Death of George Guthrie Ambassador to Japan
George W. Guthrie, longtime Pittsburg lawyer and American ambassador to Japan since 1918, died suddenly of apoplexy in Tokyo. Post Wheeler, the first secretary, will run the embassy pending a new appointment as Washington wires condolences to Mrs Guthrie and plans to bring home the body.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Tokio
State Department
Post Wheeler
Pittsburg
Guthrie
Wilson
United States
California
Inns
Department
Congressmen oppose order to reform postmaster appointments
More than fifty Democratic congressmen voiced opposition to the president's plan for a modified civil service governing first to third class postmasters. Representative Mondell and Hayes met with Postmaster General Burleson to discuss postal questions. Speaker Clark criticized current fourth class postmaster appointments and warned of political fallout in Democratic districts.
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Associated Lpress
Washington
Mondell
Wyoming
Hayes
California
Burleson
Clark
Civil Service
Cain
Nationalist Irish Manifesto Appeals to America
Nationalist MPs issue a global manifesto urging Irish people to pressure Britain to honor home rule and self government. It denounces Ulster veto claims, cites Wilson's address, and warns of weakened pledges and rising revolutionary risk, calling for immediate consultation on Ireland policy.
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Associated Press
London
March
Ireland
Europe
America
Wilson
Senate
Ulster
United Ireland
All Ireland
Sir Bhdw
arBon
the Admiralty
Empire
Irish Nationalist Party
Mexican officials arrest Burns man over cattle theft case
A Burns Oregon man reported by telegraph from Noval Arizona says Mexican officials arrested him in Sonora and confiscated his herd of cattle. He requests Governor Withycombe urge Washington to secure payment from the Mexican government for cattle reportedly butchered. the governor will contact the State Department.
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Salem
Ore
Mareh
Burns
Geemar Withycombe
Noval
Ariz
Sonora
Mexico
Withycombe
Washington
Venator
State Department
Tailor Confesses to Ten Church Robberies in Nashville
John Lightninger a Nashville tailor confessed to a week long church robbery spree claiming responsibility for ten break ins. He admitted stealing a piano from one church and reselling it, then returning to steal a piano stool after a buyer’s insistence. He also took a baptismal suit belonging to Rev. Skinner on two occasions.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Lightninger
L. Skinner
Carranza Deliberates On United States Note
Mexico City March reports say General Carranza continues to ponder the U S note outline of Mexico’s stance amid German U S tension. The War Department reports Villa forces were defeated at San Andre in Chihuahua by General Hernandez who captured a half million rounds of ammunition.
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Mexico City
Mex
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Germany
War Department
Francisco Villa
San Andree
Chihuahua
Jany Wireless in Mexico TV Helps Official Power
Jany Kemploficial says powerful st ing utility is aided by Mexico TV coverage. The statement emphasizes media support for utility operations and the role of broadcasting in regional energy projects.
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Mexico
Jany
War Secrets Threaten U S Neutrality Warned
An Associated Press report from Washington describes semi official information that a wireless link between Mexico City and Germany could bypass U S censorship and Atlantic cable controls. Officials ordered an investigation into possible German access to U S ports and coordination with Vera Cruz Monterey and other sites in event of renewed hostilities.
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Washington
Mexico City
Germany
United States
Sayville
Tuckerton
Atlantic
Berlin
Monterey
United State
German Wid Gerdy to Murder Wilson
Amos Haupt of Baltimore faced federal grand jury on charges of threats against President Wilson. He testified that an organization planned the assassination and that he was chosen to carry it out but claimed intoxication as the cause of the lapse. United States Marshal Stockhar removed a small American flag from his vest.
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Baltimore
Marek
Wilson
Amos Haupt
Haupt
United States
Stockhar
Chinese zone war flares in Portland. one dead in shooting
In Portland Oregon on March date a renewed clash in the Chinese quarter left one man killed and another wounded. Other participants escaped unharmed as the violence spread from coast cities to the district tonight.
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Portland
Ore
Investigation of Governor Well Under Way
Documents from the Comptroller's Office are being reviewed by the committee as an investigation into the governor progresses. The inquiry focuses on potential irregularities and the handling of state funds. Officials urge transparency and timely reporting on findings.
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Comptroller's Office
Comptroller 19 on Stand in Ferguson Voucher Probe
Texas house committee probes governor James E. Ferguson over executive mansion vouchers. Warrant records show payments for groceries meats vegetables fruits gasoline automobile supplies musical goods and other items approved by the governor. Comptroller Terrell testifies warrants paid for groceries under incidentals before court rulings.
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Austin
Texas
March
House
James E. Ferguson
H. P. Davis
Davis
Terrell
President Rebounds From Cold Illness In White House
President Wilson, confined to bed with a cold since yesterday morning, showed improvement today. He kept to bed and saw no callers. doctors indicated he would remain resting tomorrow.
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Washington, March
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Mexican generals to witness El Paso cavalry review
Brigadier General George Bell invites Generals Jose Carlos Murellia Pablo Gonzales and their staffs to observe the El Paso district cavalry review at Fort Ulises. Captain Nicholas W Companole of Bell’s staff extended the invitation from Juarez, noting it will be the largest cavalry review since the Civil War.
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EL Paso
Tex
George Bell
Jose Carlos Murellia
Pablo Gonzales
Fort Ulises
Nicholas W Companole
Bell
Juarez
Murgula
Guadalupe
Roswell Chosen as Meeting Site for 10th Panhand and Southwestern Association
Delegates selected Roswell as the meeting place for the 10th convention of the Panhand and Southwestern Knockmebs Association. Abner T. Wilken of Clifton Arizona was reelected president as others officers were reappointed.
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Paso
Texas
March & Stemwell No M
Abner T. Wilken
Clifton
Ariz
Am Aorlation
Assolition
Dates for moving of guardsmen announced
National guard departures outlined with units to be mustered out from March to April. Texas infantry and cavalry to be discharged at various bases including Corepas Christi and Douglas. Other units from New Mexico and Colorado also slated for March home departures.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southers
Pas Christi
New Mexico
Columbus
Douglas
Colorado Cavalry
Brownsville
Marco
Colorado Signal Corps
el Paso
Cuban Rebel Leader Gomez Captured as Marines Land
Ex-President Jose Miguel Gomez heads the Liberal movement and is imprisoned in Presidio with staff including Colonel Quinones while Cavite forces hold Fort Cabanas. Proclamation by President Menocal commends army and vows indulgence for those who repent and submit to law.
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Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Liberal Revolutionary Movement
Cuba
Presidio
Quinones
Fort Cabanas
Hevia
Quinta de Los Molinos
Gomez
Collazo
Consuegra
Menocal
Spanish Socialists Back Submarine Warfare Appeal
Madrid reports the socialist party endorses submarine warfare against merchant ships and supports German spy system claims. It urges the government to act decisively against foreign agitators and punish spies, while condemning British punishment of allied actions.
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Madrid
Mareh
Paris
Socialist Party In
Spain
Igmor
Socialist Party
Troop 8 Ordered to San Antonio
A telegram to Dr. E. T. Golding from Mrs. Joan F. Golding notes Troop 8 First Squadron Texas Cavalry will entrain at Marfa on Sunday for San Antonio and may be sent home soon after. The unit earlier moved from Amarillo May 14 to San Antonio and then Laredo, with orders to Kutdona on the river. Officers include Captain John Goldin and Lieutenants Harvey Crudgington and G. C. Malone. The city seeks an armory and stables for the troopers, with Commissioner Caxzell exploring a low cost site. A welcoming reception was being planned for the troopers’ return.
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E. T Golding
Iis
Joan F. Golding
Marfa
Texas Cavalry
San Antonio
W. KB. Cargrell
Goldings
Owas
Amarillo
Tiret
Laredo
Kutdona
John Goldin
Harvey Crudgington
G. C. Malone
Caxzell
Americans Take Charge to Stop Rebel Troubles
Marines from three United States ships are landed to restore peace following rebel troubles. American forces move to stabilize the area and protect civilians amid rising tensions and clashes.
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United States
Four Hundred US Sailors Enter Santiago Cuba
American war ships landed four hundred sailors to take charge in Santiago Cuba. Fires burn at Fields and Union Sugar Mills near San Luis ten miles north. Civilians cheer the American guards with no fighting in Santiago but heavy battles reported near Palma Soriano as civilians flee to join the constitutionalist army.
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Santiago
Cuba
San Luis
San Francisco
Olympia
Petrel
Machias
Palma Soriano
American naval landings at Santiago raise protection concerns
The navy reports that sailors from U S warships landed at Santiago to protect Americans and foreign property. Officials say commanders have broad authority to take necessary steps to safeguard foreigners while avoiding involvement in general fighting, signaling a cautious expeditionary role.
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Washington
Santiago
Navy Department
Talknap
India Rebels Plot Revealed In U S Grand Jury Report
Reported to New York authorities, Dr Chandre Chakraberty and German chemist Ernest Sekuna allegedly received more than 90 000 from Wolf von Igel to foment an Indian rebellion on orders of German foreign minister Alfred Zimmermann. The Zimmermann memorandum reportedly aided the plan, with investigations noting substantial personal assets and transfers tied to Chakraberty.
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Prom
New York
Chandre Chakraberty
Ernest Zkunna
Wolf von Igel
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Alfred Zimmerman
India
Zimmermann
Chakraborty
Berlin
Chakraberty
Barrister John Gavan Duffy Dead in Melbourne
Melbourne report confirms the death of John Gavan Duffy a noted barrister and publicist. He was widely known through London via dispatches. The obituary notes his prominence in legal and public affairs.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
London
Mar
John Gavan Duffy
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