Battle over Panama Canal repeal rule in House
The House opened debate on a rule to limit debate and prohibit amendments on the Sims bill to repeal free passage for American ships in the Panama Canal act. Speaker Clark denounced the rule as a mad rush while Menry set 20 hours of debate, framing foreign policy as central to the clash.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
House
Clark
Ely
Menry
Great Britain
President Wilson urges tolls repeal to unify world stance
President Wilson told visiting lawmakers that tolls exemption must be repealed to correct a serious international situation. He said opposition on economic grounds or treaty interpretations misses the main point, that the civilized world opposes the exemption and the United States should pay tolls equally with other nations.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Poesttent
Calers
Congress
United States
White House
South America
Wilson
Depths in Channels and Harbors updated by USGS
The United States Geological Survey released a revised edition of the Table of Depths in Channels and Harbors. It lists depths for major ports channels and anchorages across the United States including Alaska Porto Rico the Canal Zone Hawaii the Philippine Islands the Marianas Islands and American Samoa with geographical arrangement and an index. The volume is free upon request from the Department of Commerce and is useful to vessel owners masters port authorities yachtsmen and coastal interests.
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Washington, D. C
United States Geological Survey Department of Commerce
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Marianas Islands
American Samoa
Department of Commerce
D A R Plans Large Continental Congress in Washington
Plans for the twenty third Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution are complete for a June gathering in Washington D C The event will be the largest in DAR history marking the end of the first year of Mrs William Cumming Story as president general Ten vice presidents general will be elected amid spirited contests Proposed constitutional amendments have been studied and acted upon Local committees prepare an engaging delegate program.
Bell system dissolved in Pacific Northwest telephone case
A Federal Court in Portland enters a decree dissolving the Bell system’s dominance in Washington Oregon and Idaho. The order requires sale of Northwestern and Interstate Telephone holdings and Home Company of Spokane stake reductions with long distance use provision for independents.
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Ly Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Thee Bell System
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Attorny General
Bell Company
Spokane
Spokane, Ttyless
Sheppard Amendment To Prophey Texas Lock
Washington discussion notes that Senator Sheppard proposed in committee an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill raising the destruction fund for wolves and other pests in Texas from 75000 to 125000 dollars. He secured an understanding with the department that any overage would fund education about animals that prey on stock in Texas.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Sheppard
Princeton Yale Harvard debate on woman suffrage set
Princeton Yale and Harvard debate tomorrow night on woman suffrage in a triangular contest. Princeton to argue affirmative against Harvard at Cambridge and negative against Yale at Princeton with two teams from each school. Harvard faces Yale at New Haven with affirmative side.
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Werman
Princeton
N. J
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
New Haven
Senators set credential rule for Indian demonstrators
An amendment to the Indian appropriation bill requires former instructors to obtain an Interior Department certificate of competency before drawing federal compensation. The certificate must be issued by the president of the agricultural college of the state where the demonstrator operates. The Oklahoma group totals 155 teachers, with 600 such teachers across all states.
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Washington, D.C
Interior Department
Senate
Agricultural College
Oklahoma
M. J. Bentley
Shawnee
Wood County considers factory for new ice making machine
Brownwood Texas March 16 The local Commercial Club weighs building a factory at this location to manufacture a patented ice making machine by four local citizens. The device promises to freeze blocks in two hours and a stock company may be formed to promote the project.
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Brownwood
Texas
Crossett Guilty in Dawson County Dance Killing
Special to The News reports in Lubbock that Thad Crossett was found guilty for the murder of Warren Bullock at a Dawson County country dance two months ago. The jury delivered the verdict today and Crossett faces a state penitentiary sentence.
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Lubbock
Texas
Thad Crossett
Lamesa
Setae
Eyns
State
Crossett
Warren Bullock
Dawson County
Briscoe County Court Completes March Term In Two Days
Silverton Texas March 26 District Court for Briscoe county closes its March term in two days with all cases disposed of grand jury work completed no bills found and nothing remains on the docket for the next term
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Silverton
Texas
District Court
Briscoe County
Willis Crux Company Reopens After Fire Damage
Plainview report says the Willis Crux Company reopened after a week closed due to a Thursday night fire. Insurance adjustments completed and rear of the building under repair with total damage estimated around $3500 by Lites.
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Plainview
Texas
Willis Crux Company
Stars sue Oscar Hammerstein over 1918 14 season engagements
Seven operatic artists led from Paris sue Oscar Hammerstein in New York Supreme Court for about gen oa in alleged breach of contract. Plaintiffs Cecile Thevenvet Odette LePenteny Mathe Chenal Cecile Eyreams Felix Kellet Andre Allard Cesar Vez vani seek remuneration for engagements during the 1918 14 season.
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New York
Genoa
Oscar Hammerstein
Supreme Court
Paris
Mr. Hammerstein
Cecile Thevenvet
Odette LePenteny
Mathe Chenal
Cecile Eyreams
Felix Kellet
Andre Allard
Cesar Vezvani
Oil strike at Providence No 2 near Swanson Landing
In Marshall County Texas on March 26 oil was struck at Providence well No 2 at Swansons Landing. Drillers expect to finish bailing soon and anticipate attaching the supply to pumps with daily production to be set. Triple execution scheduled in Georgia tomorrow for William Hart George Hart and Robert Paschal for the murder of Mrs Setl Irby near Louisville.
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Marshall
Texan
Providence
Swansons Landing
Georgia
Atlanta
Fla
William and George Hart
Robert Paschal
Setl Irby
Louisville
New York New Haven Board Approves Agreement Terms
Directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railway company in a special meeting unanimously approved an agreement between Chairman Howard Eliott and Attorney General Mc Reynolds. Eliott was authorized to call a stockholders meeting on April 23 for formal action.
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New York
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway Company
Howard Eliott
McReynolds
New Haven
EliWiett
Suffrage News And Revival Notes From Plains
A Plainview dispatch notes suffrage debate and a revival led by TH Thomsen at the first Presbyterian church this week. Also in Indianapolis the thirty eighth annual Southern Indiana Teachers Association convention draws educators from Overlis College President King and Indiana University President Bryan among speakers.
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Plainview
Secas
Burch
TH. Thomsen
Angrilo
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Jnd
I Ae
Southern Indiana Teachers
Isociatiod
King of
Overls College
Bryan
Indiana University
Albert Shaw
soQect
Edwin PD. Mead
e@cretary
The
World's Peace Foundation
Death in Fate Ay Sada Tty
Report of a fatal incident naming local authorities and a single deceased person. No clear location date or identifiable names available in readable text. Further details are not recoverable from the fragment.
Unsettled Weather Across Regions With Rain Likely Friday
Weather overview shows cloudy conditions and rain from Western Dallas to Shreveport with cooler temperatures in parts of Texas. Forecast calls for cloudy to warm areas including Austin and San Antonio with scattered showers, while Oklahoma City and Memphis expect rain. A general pattern of unsettled conditions extends through Friday with potential local rain in the north.
Great Britain Still Unquiet Over Ulster Crisis
London March 26. The government faces a tense Ulster situation as Asquith is unable to address Parliament and postpones a promised statement until tomorrow. Rumors swirl about cabinet reshuffles, including Col Seely possibly exchanging portfolios with Louis Pelcourt. Field Marshal Sir John French and Sir John Spencer Wade resign from key posts. further army council resignations expected. Dublin remains quiet.
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Pirene
London
Mier Asquith
Col. Seely
War Office
Louis Carecourt
Colonie
Jne Fronch
Imperial Staff
John Spencer Mwart
Army Council
Hunters
Ireland
Delfast
Steamer Mayl Arrives Safely After Explosion News
Honolulu March 26 The steamer Mayl, reported sunk after an explosion, arrived safely at naval base today after an uneventful voyage.
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Honolulu
Mayl
Waval
State Bank of Melitoeb Faces Charge and Losses
The State Banking Department reports that Pleat State Bank of Melitoeb has stockholders and liabilities totaling 40000, with outside capital stock at 40000. The bank’s failure is attributed to several years of weak debt and poor banking practices.
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Ty Amwiciaten
State Pankine Department
Touuk Rharze
State Bank of
Maine Republicans Convene to Nominate State Candidates
The Republican state convention in Maine opened today with the key task of adopting a platform for the upcoming primaries. Leaders hope to unify the party as delegations nominate candidates for state offices.
Intercollegiate Wreetting league events announced
The New Philadelphia March 246 intercollegiate wrestling league events set for the University of Pennsylvania. The meet will run tomorrow through Saturday with Yale Princeton Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania competing.
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Weesthong Pournes
Spevialwe
Newe Pyuladylitea
Vinal Aerameenmente
Ehanmp Piouelin
Intercolleviate Wreetting League
Boihias
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Cornell
Pentasylvania
Record of High Price for Two Year Old Steers
The News Hamlin re port. On March 26 Perry Bierd of Altus Ola paid 8000 for 16 head of two year old steers. The sale set a claimed high price for the period, averaging about 50 per head.
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Hamilun
Tesae
Perry Bierd
Altus
Ola
Lettuce Growers See Strong Shipments From Cotulla Texas
Lettuce crops in Cotulla Texas are thriving and growers report heavy shipments to outside markets. The express company at Cotulla received 510 dollars from outgoing shipments last week.
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Cotulla
Texas
Torreon Attack Continues After Villa Repulse
Dispatch reports renewed fighting near Torreon and Noe after Pancho Villa’s forces were repulsed at Gomez Palacio. General Joaquin Maas allegedly sent the message to Piedras Negras Federal headquarters detailing battlefield positions.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Pancho Villa
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Noe
Piedras Negras
Joaquin Maas
Rebels establish HQ near Gomez Palacio in Chihuahua
Official report states rebel forces have set up headquarters within a mile of Gomez Palacio and seek proximity to Torreon. The report notes aims to draw closer to key northern locations amid ongoing conflicts.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Constitutionalists claim Gomez Palacio Lerdo and Torreon in siege
telegram from Rafael Muzquiz reports Gomez Palacio and Lerdo secured by constitutionalists and Torreon entirely surrounded. victory expected at any hour.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Constitutionalist
Rafael Muzquiz
Paso
Gomez Palacio
Lerdo
Torreon
Villa Seeks Quick Break at Torreon in Mexico War
Washington reports intense interest as Villa presses to capture the Federal base at Torreon. Officials warn a rapid breakthrough could force a hurried retreat toward Chihuahua, risking a critical supply and communications point in the revolt.
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Washington
I. C
Ofinaga
Villa
Torreon
State Department
Carothers
Willice
Hin
Mexico City
Torrean
Huvlahna
Medora
Saltillo
Monterey
Senate races shape up for year campaign
A lengthy Washington report outlines Senate campaigns and retirements as the year begins. It notes potential contenders from the Progressive and Democratic camps, with several seats expected to attract strong opposition and strategizing before November elections.
Severe water famine threatens Hawaiian Islands amid record drought
Special to Tie News reports extreme drought endangers the Hawaiian Islands and broader Pacific Territory. Officials warn water shortages could worsen as rivers fall and agriculture suffers, with no relief in sight this season. The piece notes historic records do not predict such severe scarcity and calls for emergency measures.
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Seer Vlomeethein
Hawaiian Islands
Promoters Plan F150 000 Hotel as Backers Seek Funds
Ban Anglo Texan and Marri l J. M Nix of Carpue Cliriett and Hl Franks of San Antonio plot a 150000 hotel project at this place while local Gutivens raise 50100 to aid promoters. The hotel will be modern and linked to the Ocean Waterways. Windsor delegates head to Ottawa with western Ontario backing a lakes to ocean waterway to counter Montreal and Quebec canal interests.
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J. M Nix
Carpue Cliriett
I Hl. Franks
San Antonio
Gutivens
Wiindsor
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