Wilson calls extra session to consider tariff and reforms
President Wilson issues a proclamation for a special session beginning April 7 at noon. The Senate completes its post inauguration adjournment and continues patronage plans, with tariff revision bills slated as the initial agenda. Leaders indicate currency, Philippine independence, Alaska, and women’s suffrage may be addressed later. Champ Clark attends Evacuation Day and St Patrick’s feast in Boston. In Jacksonville, hardware dealers gather for the National Hardware Dealers Association convention to discuss tariff revision and parcels post.
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Boston
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Foss
Fitzgerald
Jacksonville
Fla
National Hardware Dealers’ Association
Friend of Diaz Seeks U S Recognition for Huerta Regime
Juan Oscos Ramos, a wealthy Mexican and close Diaz ally, arrives in Washington to seek United States recognition of the Huerta provisional government. He has met President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, stating recognition would aid Huerta in quelling internal strife in Mexico.
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Mexico
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White House
Supreme Court Grants Stay Over Burleson Ruling
The Supreme Court in Washington granted a temporary restraining order preventing Postmaster General Burleson from enforcing a newspaper publicity law until the court rules on its constitutionality. In London, elaborate plans launch for the David Livingston centennial anniversary with a major Albert Hall demonstration led by the Royal Geographical Society. Archbishop of Canterbury to preside. speakers include Lord Balfour and Sir Harry Johnston.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court Today
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Livingston
London
David Livingston
United Kingdom
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Royal Geographical Society
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Balfour
Harry Johnston
Immodest Dress Bill Introduced by Cincinnati Rep Capelle
Ohio March 17. Representative Capelle of Cincinnati introduced a bill to appoint a three member commission to prescribe fashions for women in the state. The measure links immodesty in attire to a supposed great wave of immorality sweeping the country and seeks state control over public dress standards.
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Ohio
Capelle
Cincinnati
Recall of Womens Rights in Texas Legislature March 17
Senators pressed liquor and property bills as Latimore anti public measure passed 15 to 10. Naugent bill limits sales near prohibition lines, House amendments to McNealus anti pollution were rejected. Gov objected to married womens property rights bill prompting recall. House killed constitutional amendment to raise Supreme Court judges. Child labor and delinquent girls school bills passed engrossment. mutual ball insurance bill signed. Santa Fe merger pending. St Patrick's Day resolutions observed.
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House
Supreme Court
Judge instructs investigation into alleged battering frauds
Federal Judge Landis ordered the Special Grand jury to probe alleged battering frauds tied to the internal revenue service March 4. Jurors must decide if manufacturers or government agents conspired to defraud the United States. In Mexico Gen Tracy Aubert advances toward Lampazos amid rebel resistance.
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Chicago
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Landis
Special Brand Jury
Internal Revenue Department
United States
Monterey
Mexico
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Lampazos
Rebls
Vilinidama
Local Forecast Notes From St. Apt, Washington Point
The weather bulletin lists temperatures with highs and lows for St. Apt and Washington SC area. It notes a fall Tuesday with earlier morning readings around 7 am and mentions precipitation or moisture figures but details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Doctor offers free tuberculosis treatment in New York
Dr Friedmann plans to treat all tuberculosis patients at no charge as his brother states. City medical authorities refused to allow treatment outside designated hospitals. Since his arrival hundreds seek aid and Pellevue Hospital treated a dozen advanced pulmonary cases today.
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Associated Press
New York
Friedmann
Pellevue Hospital
Watson Hanged for Bailey Murder in Shreveport
Albert I. Watson was hanged in Shreveport for his role in the murder of C. C. Bailey, a wealthy lumber mill owner. Mrs. Bailey, his accomplice and the murdered man's wife, is serving a five year penitentiary sentence. The case involved a love affair and a double murder pact between the two confessants.
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Texas
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Flannigan
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European Allies Reject Balkan Peace Terms
The Associated Press reports Berlin notes that European powers will reject Balkan peace terms as unacceptable. A note to the Balkan leaders will state that terms cannot be committed to Turkey and will require substantial modification before any settlement.
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Germany
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Hold equipment Mexican refugees and guards in Nogales
Secretary of War Garrison orders Brigadier General Bliss to hold arms and equipment of federals who fled across the border and surrendered to Col Wilder. Refugees must be kept under guard to prevent starvation as the international line is stabilized. Savannah reports American naval stores company suspends business with assets far above liabilities, creditors include sixty banks.
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Clara Morris Celebrates Sixty Fifth Anniversary
Miss Clara Morris, famed emotional actress, receives greetings and bouquets on her sixty fifth anniversary in Yonkers New York. She is now blind and bedridden, cared for by her mother and husband with reading aids and dictating stories for magazines.
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Thin City
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Mies Moryla Eleneds
Four mobs attempt to kill editors at CACETTA port office
Four mobs intended to kill editors of leading papers in CACETTA Ind exploded in the port office this morning. While being sorted by mail clerks three clerks were fatally injured.
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International congress opens on physical education in Paris
Delegates from many countries including the United States gathered in Paris for the first international congress on physical education.
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Congress On Physical Education
Paris
United States
Georgia Couple Sues U S Over Enforced Honeymoon
In Atlanta dated March 17, a Harleys Halles couple plans to sue the United States for damages claiming a forced prolonged stay during a murder trial left them robbed of liberty and wages. After six months of confinement they settled near Fulton Tower, facing harsh public scrutiny. The couple seeks redress for the alleged mistreatment and loss of liberty.
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United States
Teline
North
Georein
Fulton Tower
Maliloy
New Hampshire Senator Candidate Accuses Bribe Offer
March 1 in Concord N H Henry F Hollis ally led the poll in the U S senate contest contested Thursday. Woodbirrs candidate testified before the legislative investigation committee that a legislator offered to sell his vote and deliver three others for over a thousand dollars. Two other witnesses testified they had been propositioned to vote.
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Orden Woodbiurs
United States
Henry FO Hollis
Levivlacure
Battles on Arizona border as troops mass near Naco
State troops close on Naco Sonora to battle Gen Ojeda and Federal forces who defeated a larger contingent last Saturday. Juan Cabral with 750 troops and Yaqui allies march toward the town as fear of renewed border fighting grows.
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Col. Cabral
Nogales
Vie-Hunters Go Hungry In Texas Job Hunt Dwindling
Washington reports that Senators Culberson and Sheppard will not make further senatorial recommendations to the president until a policy expression is obtained from the chief executive. They cite having already recommended S. G. Shepherd of Jefferson for marshal of the Eastern District of Texas and Captain McDonald for the Northern District, with these nominations sent to the Department of Justice but not yet sent to the Senate, which is likely to adjourn tomorrow until April.
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Sheppard
S. G. Sheph
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Astern
Captin McDonald
Department of Justice
Senate
Police Chief Kohler ousted over gross immorality charges
The Civil Service Commission in Cleveland sustained charges of gross immorality against Chief Pred Kohler and discharged him from office. The case centered on alleged visits to May Schearer and a connected minor incident, with Schearer testifying about Kohler and May Schearer being the same person in the home.
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