Reparation Demanded After McManus Murder in Mexico City
John McManus an American citizen was killed in his home in Mexico City as Zapata troops entered the capital. The incident followed two Zapatista deaths and looting by soldiers. The Brazilian minister pressed for punishment and the US demanded reparation after a Wilson cabinet meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Mexico City
Obregon
Carranza
Zapata
John McManus
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Salazar
Zapatistas
McManus
Terre Haute Repeater Got Dollar a Vote Trial Alleges Corruption
Indianapolis March Je A dollar for every time a repeater voted at Terre Haute last fall appeared as the regular pay according to witnesses at the trial of Mayor Roberts and twenty seven others charged with conspiring to corrupt a federal section. Ben Tucker testified he voted five times at five dollars per vote and Dennis Shea a defendant paid him. Sheriff Lester Hull admitted voting in needy every precinct in town.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Mareh Je
Terre Haute
Roberts
Ben Tucker
Dennis Shea
Cqunty
Lester Hull
Wool cargo to Boston aboard Lord Erne marks canal route debut
A British steamer Lord Erne sailing from Australia February 27 carries over 2 million dollars worth of wool. The shipment is the finest and largest Australian wool ever bound for Boston and represents the first use of the Panama Canal route by a steamship from Australia to the port.
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Mass
Lord Erne
Australia
Panama Canal
Dalhart Grand Jury Returns Four Indictments
Dalhart Texas March 12 the Dallam county grand jury returned four felonies including forgery burglary and two assault to murder indictments. The two assault charges involve the Rock Island railway mail clerk who ran amuck on a recent train attacking two other clerks with a pistol. None have been arrested. two are in Dallam county jail and the mail clerk is held in a Kansas jail.
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Dalhart
Tex
Dallam County
Rock Island
Dallam
Kansas
Fire Sweeps Shamrock Building and Nearby Firms
A fire at 1 AM devastated the Holmes building in Shamrock tied to Oklahoma interests. The blaze caused total losses to several structures including Brown building and Tate building while others suffered stock losses or salvaged stock. Insurance coverage is incomplete and investigators suspect a second incendiary origin.
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Clark
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Topeka
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Three Leaf Club
Scrugge Bros
Rockefeller Wife Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Rockefeller, widow of the financier, passed away after years of illness. Her condition had been known to the public for an extended period, and her death came as no surprise to family and friends.
Mrs John D Rockefeller dies at 75 in Tarrytown New York
Mrs John D Rockefeller died at the family home in Tarrytown New York at 10 50 am. She was 75. A sister, one of her daughters, the family physician and servants were present. Her husband and some children were expected home tonight from Florida. Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller was born in Wadsworth Ohio on September 4 1842 to well to do New England parents. She married John D Rockefeller on September 8 1864 and devoted her life to family and church work. She reared four children at Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue home and managed domestic affairs with Spartan simplicity.
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Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller
Wadsworth
Ohio
New England
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Akron
Harvey
Spelman
Cleveland
John Rockefeller
Rockfeller
Laure Spelman
Asa Geyout
Ciry
Sher
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Worcester
Mass
Shear
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Fourteenth Street
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Euclid Avenue
Cleve‘land
Millfone
Heetler
Grim War Deaths Highlight Violent Celebration Incident
A distressing report details children killed in wartime exposure and a surrounding hate rally. Officials condemn the acts and vow investigations as communities reel from the tragedy.
Text Book Law Passes After House Senate Moves
Austin reports the Text Book bill requiring Texas printed textbooks passes in the House and Senate. other actions include rejection of pipeline regulation, several constitutional amendments adopted, and bills on land bonds homesteads and mill taxation. The Senate approves a sugar adulteration ban and a hotel bill evasion prevention measure.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
House
DHS
Senate
Contrapardwlist Crown News In Washington Report
Ambiguous report from Washington outlines government action on contraband. Officials acknowledge difficulty applying enderty lag principles and foresee potential legal challenges.
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Washington
Leaguerouctipe Move Stirring Newark Court Action
A battered report notes a team recently moved from Kiuei City to New ark and plans to stay in Newark after a special meeting. President Dilmore announced the league shift amid court action as Kemsoe City representatives oppose the club’s departure.
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New York
Federal
Sixty-Five High Schools Meet in Iowa Basketball Preliminary
Sixty five high schools compete today in preliminary basketball games at Grinnell Ames Drake and Cedar Falls as preparation for the semifinals and finals to be played March 4 and 20 to decide the state high school championship.
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Iowachty
Grinnell
Atnee
Drake
Cedar Falls
Weather roundup from several towns across the region
Yesterday's conditions across Texas and nearby areas showed a mix of clouds and cool air. West Texas and Dallas area reported cloudy skies with cool or cool to pleasant temps while Palestine Nacogdoches and Lawton showed varied cloud cover and temperatures.
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Elowby
Eoor
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Ly Varla
Elone
Wiebtita Palla
Elon
Waxahachie
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Nacogde
Temple
Oklahooma
Pauls Valley
Lawton
Guthrie
Enid
Sapulpa
Hobart
McAlester
Enginemen Testify on Work Hours and Wages in Rail Case
In Chicago testimony from Western Railroad Wage case workers, engineers describe long shifts and heavy strain. J C White of Galesburg says he worked a full engine shift between Chicago and Galesburg while ill, Charles Winds admitted twenty eight days of work in October and earnings of about $120 monthly, Carl Hudolph of Wabash notes eleven years on the job with limited promotion prospects.
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Associated Prom
Chicago
Lil
Western Railroad
J. ¢. White
Galesburg
Ciearco
Charles Windse
Carl Hudolph
Wabuah
Grain rate proposal seeks four state increases
Chicago March 22 The railroads seek higher commodity rates to raise three million dollars annually by boosting grain rates in Iowa Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma and Nebraska. C C Wright, counsel for the roads, told the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant the petition.
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Chicago
Towa
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
C. Wright
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jury Deliberations Split in Thaw Conspiracy Case
After four hours the Thaw conspiracy jury failed to reach an accord and was kept overnight. Court staff stayed at the building as foreman’s questions indicated continued division among jurors. Additional deliberations were planned with the jury officially in recess.
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New York
Meareh
Harry Randall Thaw
Phian
British Move Aims to Relieve Pressure on Front
British forces attempt to ease pressure along the Prussian frontier as operations unfold. Reports indicate rapid movements and strategic adjustments to bolster positions and threaten enemy lines.
German Diplomats With Neutrals British Cruiser Sunk By Submarine
London dispatch reports British and German forces in a complex World War I theater. German submarines reportedly sunk a British cruiser with heavy loss, while negotiations and secrecy surround German moves to repair before departure from Newport News.
British Cruiser Bayano Sunk by Torpedo off Corsewall Point
The Admiralty reports the auxiliary cruiser Bayano, a new 3500 ton steamer, was sunk during patrol duty. Wreckage and bodies were found March 11, with eight officers and 18 men rescued. most of the crew, about 216, are feared lost after a torpedo strike off Corsewall Point Scotland. A Belfast steamer Castlereaugh sighted wreckage and lifebelts, hindering search due to an enemy submarine.
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London
Admiralty
Belfast
Castlereaugh
Daily Telegraph
Corsewall Point
Wightonshire
Scotland
German Raider Prinz Friederich Allowed To Repair
U S officials say the German raider Prinz Friederich may repair at Newport News for a three week limit and internment decision likely after that period. The German embassy probes the sinking of the William P Frye and discusses internment with Berlin.
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Washington
Prinz Friederich
Newport News
William P. Frye
Berlin
Captain Kerry Declares Prinz Eitel Friederich Won't Leave Port
Newport News March 12 Captain Kishme master of the William P Frye which was destroyed by German raiders said the Prinz Eitel Friederich will never leave this port until the end of the European war after meeting the German captain.
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Newport News
Prinz Eitel Friederich
Kishme
William P. Frye
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