24 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
1
Richard Randolph, president of two mercantile concerns and a Republican congressional candidate, was assassinated in his St Louis offices. His wife, named in his divorce suit, was arrested and denied involvement. Police recovered a repeating rifle near a skylight.
Associated Press reports General Alvarado, Carranza commander, directs reprisals in Yucatan. Refugees from Progreso and Jalacho say the town of Jalacho, with about 1500 residents, has been burned. Merida, capital of Yucatan, also suffered a large rope and twine factory fire owned by British and American capitalists.
The Duke D Abruzzi, brother of Italy’s king, commands the Italian fleet in the Adriatic. He would lend the fleet to strike Austria and take Pola, the Austrian naval base, and the Istrian seacoast towns Italy aims to retain. Known to Americans, he was linked to Katherine Elkins in a noted romance.
An American warship will carry money to Yucatan to finance Mexico's hemp and sisal fiber movement, enabling twine production for grain crops. Manufacturers offer two thirds of 9 million dollars held in a Galveston bank, with Secretary Daniels agreeing to the voyage. Bryan says no faction recognition. Zapata gov expresses regret over John McManus death. In Alabama, librarians gather for a three day state convention with Dr. Henry Legler delivering the keynote and others speaking from Birmingham, Talladega, and Montgomery.
Federal case targets William H Higgins and Jeremiah H Hall of the New England Manufacturing Co in Providence. Indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government of 2400 000 taxes on colored oleomargarine. Trial expected ten days to two weeks with penalties up to two years in jail or 10600 fine.
Muncie Ind March 23 three bodies recovered from the ruins of the county infirmary after a blaze. Thirteen more are missing and feared dead as firefighters battle the remaining embers.
A Rome report outlines Italy's war risk strategy and lists claimed gains from Austria. The plan seeks Trent and Istria provinces, northern Adriatic expansion to Venoste and Lreonie, plus Dalmatian islands including Vegtia and Lissa, with further Goritz and Tolmein areas.
Testimony in an Interstate Commerce hearing shows coal handling costs add to freight rates. Kade ward Hh Degrott Jr of the Chicago East Railroad testifies that assembling coal costs about 4.40 per unit, with potential rate increases yielding roughly 1.25 million dollars more yearly for the western territory. The hearing reveals several notable points as the case unfolds.
An avalanche at the Britannic mine camp in Howe Sound traps miners, with fifty six dead and twenty two injured. Snow blockage hindered rescue and communication with the disaster site.
The Indianapolis Federal League Club was transferred to the league at a meeting of stockholders and officials. The league assumes all debts and the franchise tally will be transferred to Newark. In Kansas City a separate agreement keeps the Kansas City franchise in the league.
Albany March 22 motion pictures of the state hospital were shown at the opening of the first state conference and exhibit of mental hygiene. The conference, under the State Charities Association, aims to care for and prevent insanity with many experts among the speakers.
Attorney General Gregory orders libel proceedings against the German steam ship Odenwald for attempting to depart San Juan without clearance papers. The ship may be forfeited to the United States under a Congressional joint resolution, with the vessel held by the marshal pending settlement.
Deputy Sheriff Packrett may die from a rifle wound suffered during a clash with three escapees who broke from the county jail in Placefpoqt Idaho. A posse hunts the remaining inmates as officers pursue the fugitives.
The report lists multiple cities from Dallas to Lawton with clear or cool conditions. Temperatures range from the low 40s to upper 60s in areas including Dallas Halliburton Gainesville San Antonio and Austin with Beaumont Texarkana and Oklahoma City also noted as clear or cloudy.
Five articles issued by Japanese and Chinese foreign ministers outline Manchuria terms. They require Japanese consent before third power loans pledging South Manchuria taxes and allow railway control for up to 9 years. A fifth article signals treaties not to be affected by current arrangements.
Elmira New York police chief and detective were shot and killed at a boarding house while questioning Edward Westervelt and Tack Cramer about recent burglaries. Westervelt fled with a broken leg and was captured after the shooting. He accused Cramer of the shooting. Local militia called out for emergency.
In Montreal on March 23 the Second Contingent of the Canadian expeditionary forces is inspected by His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught Governor General of Canada. He will watch the drilling and review the grand parade at Wretcher's Field. The McGill University Officers Training Corps will not take part in the maneuvers.
Local forecast notes unsettled conditions across West Texas with a mix of rain showers and gusty winds through Wednesday and into the following day. Temperatures are expected to trend cooler behind passing fronts.
Garrison at Przemysl originally 170000 with 40000 killed and 120000 surrendering as fortress capitulated. Blizzards hindered surrender details while Typhus and cholera affect thousands in the city. Prisoners arrive at Kiev. Austrians lauded by Europe for stiff resistance.
President Wilson signed a pardon after learning George Savage, a Minnesota penitentiary inmate condemned under the white slave law, is dying. Warden notified by telegraph to release him from a five year sentence.
Sheriff Dennis Shea City Judge Thomas Smith and Street Inspector Alexander Acvel were arrested again by order of Judge Anderson charged with attempting to tamper with government witnesses in Terre Haute election cases.
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