Demurrers Overruled in Federal Dynamite Conspiracy Case
In Indianapolis March, 46 men arraigned in Federal Court pleaded not guilty to indictments charging conspiracy to unlawfully transport dynamite across state lines. Judge A B Anderson overruled demurrers, ordered 30 days to file exceptions, and set October 1 for trial. Leads by Ryan of the iron workers union, defendants denied charges and awaited separate or consolidated trials as defense desires.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Miller
McNamaras
Ortie McManigal
Mas
Lockney to Hold Horse Show March Fifteenth
Lockney Texas announces a horse and jack show to be held Saturday March 15. Residents with horses and jacks are urged to attend bring stock for exhibition and premiums will be offered. Organizers want all stock in Lockney country present and as many locals as possible to inspect them.
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Lockney, Tex. Marsh
Lockney
Houston to Observe Rose Day Observance
Houston voters will observe Rose Day on March 16 as thousands of rose shrubs are set out. Initiated by the Houston Chamber of Commerce last year, the event aims to make Houston a rose city with blooming avenues and roses along curbs yards and lawns.
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Houston
Vex
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Governor Hopes Convict Labor On Roads With No Guards
Prescott March 1 2 Governor Hunt proposes using convicts on public roads without guards and would resign if any escape. He pledges to end stripes and capes convicts in grey uniforms with red shirts for unruly inmates and to end bread and water solitary confinement. New Hampshire Con-Con Election delegates chosen for a constitutional convention in Concord to meet in June.
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Prescott
Ariz
Hunt
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Higher wage move hits Fall River
The higher wage movement in New England textile cities reached Fall River today. In that city 25,000 mill workers will receive a five percent raise on March 24. In total 175,000 New England textile workers will gain better pay.
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Boston
Mass
New England
Fall River
Famous scout to have home for Captain Drannan
Fort Worth March 12. Capt Wm F Drannan once guided a wagon train from Fort Bridger to Virginia City is offered a home by Richard Hyde of Mineral Wells Hyde a wealthy retired mining operator learned of Drannans plight and offered a cozy house and lot for their use The gift stems from a long friendship formed in the sixties during the wagon train journey.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wm. F. Drannan
Kit Carson
Richard Hyde
Mineral Wells
Captain Prannan
Fort Bridger
Wyoming
Virginia City
Mr. Hyde
Captain Drannan
Joites
Strike clouds show no rift at conference
London March 12. A general discussion of the strike situation occurred at a conference presided by Premier Assaith. The meeting adjourned to tomorrow at 11 o clock. An official statement on conference results offered the last hope for a peaceful settlement without legislation.
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Associated Press
London
Assaith
Activity in Owl Fields in Tanas Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas reports February activity in pipe line laying and refinery construction. The Texas Company laid about 25 miles of line between Electra and Gates, Magnolia about 230 miles on the Beaumont Electra line, Pierce-Fordyce not laying pipe but advancing refinery work in North Fort Worth, Gulf Pipe Line laid 60 miles from Saltillo Hopkins County to its refinery, with substantial building, tank installation and sidetrack work ongoing.
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Gulf Pipe Line Company
Saltillo
Hopkins County
Weather note hints at sharp morning temperature drop
Fragmentary weather line shows a.m. readings and maximums around 29 and 23 degrees, indicating a cold morning with low temperatures.
Government Sues to Dissolve Union Pacific Southern Pacific Merger
Attorney General Wickersham leads the government in a Supreme Court case seeking to dissolve the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. The brief argues the combination, led by J. H. Harriman era associates, controls key lines to San Pedro and Salt Lake and influences the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. The government appeals a Circuit Court dismissal, contending UP could be a competitor and that traffic routes favored California points over Ogden.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Union Pacific
Sothern Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Wickersham
J. H. Harriman
Remainder of Troop KE Sent to Eagle Pass
Special to Daily News reports the remainder of Troop KE Third Cavalry departed overland for Eagle Pass. Troops G and II moved by train to Marfa and Sanderson to establish border patrol headquarters.
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Daily News
San Antonio
Tex
Mare
Third’ Cavalry
Eagle Pass
Marfa and
Sanderson
Border Patrol
Western Land Show Opens in Los Angeles
Opening day draws thousands to the Western Land Show in Los Angeles with exhibits from eleven western states. Government displays on agriculture irrigation and forestry highlight progress as visitors from across the United States tour the event. The exhibition runs through March.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Train collision kills engineer near Greencastle station
Terre Haute Indiana March 1 engineer J C Millam of Indianapolis riding in freight engine car killed when freight train collides with a Big Four passenger train east bound on the main track near Greencastle station.
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Associated Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Mare
J. C. Millam
Indianapolis
Senate Debates Pitney Confirmation in Stormy Session
The Senate, in a three hour executive session, debated the confirmation of Mason V Pitney of New Jersey to the Supreme Court. The chamber agreed to resume at noon tomorrow and vote at four. Senator Culberson of Texas led the attack on Pitney.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Maren
Senate
Mahson V, Intnew
New Jersey
Anth
Auccredi Uale Harlan
Culberson
Te Cs
Pitney
Agricultural appropriation bill passes House with funds
The sericultural appropriation bill passed the House tonight carrying about 15 800 000 dollars and will now go to the Senate for further action.
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Associated Prec
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Prominent Fort Worth Stockman Ends Life in New Mexico
Roy Burnett of Fort Worth a nephew of Capt. Burke Burnett accidentally killed himself with a revolver in Carlsbad New Mexico. He twirled the weapon in his bedroom and the shot struck his temple instantly. Burnett left a wife two children Roy Jr and Beatrice. He owned the BBC ranch and held large stakes in the First National Bank of Carlsbad and other ranching and banking ventures. He moved to Carlsbad three years ago to be closer to his interests.
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Daily News
Fort Worth
Tex
Roy Burnett
Burke Burnett
Carlsbad
N. M
Burnett
Pecos Valley
BBC Ranch
First National Bank of
Roy
Beatrice
Port Worth
Cannon Avenue
Tom RP. Yarborough
First National Bank
Boy Bande Turns Gun on Companion in Saloon
Eddie Seiwald, 16 years old, son of a Hinseton farmer, confessed to shooting his companion in Val Verde suburb of Denver after Oscar Cook fatally wounded patrolman William McPherson and saloon owner A Loyd. Cook, a 52 year old miner, died. Cook claimed he was attacked during a robbery.
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Denver
Colo
Eddie Seiwald
Hrighton
Valverde
Seiwald
Oscar Cook
Cook
William McPherson
Owen
McPherson
Lord
Miner
First Sugar Trust Trial Witness Heard In New York
In New York on March 12 the first of 300 witnesses testified in the government's sugar trial. Prosecutors aim to prove the sugar company violated the Sherman act by restricting trade.
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Associated Press
New York
Lynchburg Case Centers on 20,000 Theft Charge
The George E. Huffman theft case stands as the top issue at the spring term of the United States district court in Lynchburg Virginia. Huffman, Rockingham County postal clerk, is charged with stealing 20,000 from registered mails and has been free on 25,000 bond since his arrest last autumn.
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Lynchburg
George E. Huffman
Rockingham County
United States District Court
tTtuffman
Liberty
Fortifications Bill Reported By Appropriations Panel
The fortifications appropriation bill totaling 4 186 22 percent including 150 000 for purchasing a site to protect the Chesapeake Bay entrance was favorably reported by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Washington, D. C
Chesapeake Bay
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Polar Ship Aurora Returns to Hobart After Antarctic Expedition
The Aurora sailing from December 20 under W Douglas Mawson returns to Hobart. It landed two parties in Antarctica on January 19 and February 1, one led by Mawson and the other by Dr Wilde, a veteran of Shackleton and Scott. The voyage found no trace of the Clark coast, suggesting it has broken up since Darville's 1830s discovery. The ship left Antarctica February 21 and plans spring return, with a monoplane among its equipment.
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Associated Press
Hobart
Tasmania
Aurora
W. Douglas Mawson
Antarctic
Mad Vson
Wilde
Shackelton
Scott
Claik
Darville
Antarctica
Colorado Banks in Finesse Says State Report
Denver March 12 Colorado banks are reported prosperous by the State Bank Commissioner Pfeiffer Total resources reach 45 322 122 with cash 1 57 005. Deposits and resources are stationary for this season according to the missioner.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Missioner
Pfeiffer
Cotton Mills Run Properly
State Labor Commissioner Starting 9 retaliates to a Commerce Department report on Texas cotton mills. He says he personally investigated conditions and found no truth to the claims of deplorable conditions and waves listing loan sharks among workers. The letter to Governor Colquitt dates from March 12.
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Daily News
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Federal
Department of Commerce and Labor
Texas
Santa Fe daily mail service eyed for Ochiltree Texas
Ochiltree Texas March 12 The post office department has requested daily mail delivery from the Santa Fe rail line now operating here Inspector Bennett visited and suggested improvements for handling mail at Ochiltree If adopted the new schedule would have the morning mail arrive around 11 o clock and the rotary car depart around 2 o'clock, aiding correspondence and outgoing letters.
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Ochiltree
Tex
Santa Fe
Post Office Department
Toda Fr
Glavier Postoffice
Bennett
Operaton
Uncle Sam
Cehiltree
Railroad Policy Dominates British Columbia Legislature
Victoria BC March update reports nominations for the dissolved British Columbia parliament and the McBride government plans a vigorous campaign. Premier announces railroad development policy as the chief issue guiding the political agenda.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
McBride
No Damage Result In Reumok War Update
Reumok reports General Vilea's forces have crossed the line at OjtNaga. The claim suggests a strategic shift may be unfolding as troops push into contested territory.
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Reumok
Vilea
Ojtnaga
Orozco Decree Forbids Guns In Chihuahua Three Day Surrender
Orozco orders all firearms and ammunition in Chihuahua surrendered to rebels within three days or be deemed enemies of the revolution and subject to court martial. A patrol reports shifting fronts as General Salazar leads a thousand troops in the hills. Federals feared to have artillery.
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Chihuahua
Associated Press
Mexico
Santa Rosalina
Villa
Ojinaga
Torreon
Qrozco
Salazar
Central America
Philippines
Orozco
Taft asks Congress to reimburse Texas rangers
President Taft sent a message to Congress requesting funds to reimburse Texas for salaries of additional rangers policing the Mexican border in late 1917 and January 1918. He noted the ranger service saved the United States from a larger army patrol and said neutrality laws must be enforced with no aid to Mexican insurgents. The administration plans to consult War Secretary Stimson on the Mexican situation.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Texas
United States
Stimson
Criterson
Ishes
Fexton
Waller
Caoneress
Teeharwitz
Amibassater Wilonu
Mexico City
Mexico
Consul General Shanklin Visits Washington on Mexico Crisis
Associated Press reports Consul General Shanklin of Mexico City arrived in Washington and acknowledged a serious situation in Mexico. He declined to say whether he will present a report at an upcoming conference tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shanklin
Mexico City
Nicar
Mexico
Americans Safe in Durango Dispatch Reports
Dispatches say Americans bottled up in Valartena for a month arrived in Durango today. Reports from Mexico City dated March 1 indicate relief for residents and travelers amid tense conditions.
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Mexico City
Valartena
Durango
Refugees Arrive On Train From Mexico City In Laredo
A March 12 report from Laredo Texas notes Today's train from Mexico City brought two hundred refugees, mostly women and children, with some Americans among them.
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Associated Press
Laredo Tex
Mexico City
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