Carranza and Villa clash over Benton's killing in Mexico
Carranza friends in Washington seek to shift his attitude by appealing to his view of the United States as guardian of foreign subjects in Mexico. American officials say Carranza’s notes express a desire to project unity of the constitutionalist movement while Washington pursues formal, not casual, recognition. The Benton case prompts caution as Villa and Carranza await full facts before next steps.
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Hera
United States
Aemaican
Great Britain
Benton
Tam
Villa
Bryan
Conflicting reports on Vergara disappearance in Texas
Reports from Laredo and Angle Pass flip between Vergara alive or executed. General Guarjarda says Vergara escaped guards near Piedras Negras while Captain Rodriguez’s name used in a ruse. Family and investigators demand proof or body recovery. consul reports no new instructions.
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Texas
Clemente Vergara
Vergara
Guarjardo
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Vermare
Hns
Apolome Rodriguez
Cross
Tuts J Hill
Hidalgo
Cty
Garrett
State Department
Angle Pass
Alberto Guarjarda
Guarjarda
Guatlardo
Guigiardo
Bryan Presses Carranza Over Spaniard Issue in Mexico
Washington officials discussed Spanish subject Th. Russet territory dispute with General Carranza amid prior talks on foreign treatment. Carranza planned a temporary stop before marching into eastern border states as U.S. pressures and diplomatic channels shape actions.
Case of Gustav Bauch and Mexican insurgent friendship
An American named Gustav Bauch disappeared at Juarez and expressed regret over the incident. This sentiment was cited as sufficient assurance to the Washington government of the friendship between Mexican insurgents and Bauch’s position.
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Gustav Bauch
Juares
Washington
Rebel money accepted at 96 cents on dollar in Brownsville
A Brownsville bank announced that Mexican constitutionalist money will be accepted on deposit at 96 cents per dollar. Brownsville conducts substantial business with Matamoros, the rebel headquarters in eastern Mexico, but this is the first local bank to accept the rebel currency for deposits.
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Brownsville
Texas
Brownheville
Matamoros
Mexico
Daring Huerta Leader Captured by Rebels in Candela
Colonel Quintana once commanded Nuevo Laredo garrison with 23 and 150 troops captured by Colonel Porfirio Gonzales’s rebels after a bloody battle at Candela on the Mexican National railroad between Monterey and Laredo. Matamoros reports say Quintana may be executed if confirmed. Rumors of a Camargo engagement surfaced, while constitutionalist centers deny rebel control of the territory.
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Huerta
Brownsville
Texas
Quintana
Nuevo la
Matamoros
Camarogo
Constitutionalist
Shipping trusts face ICC control over all lines
Washington March 1 The House merchant marine and fisheries committee reports that foreign and domestic shipping combinations operate to restrain competition and should be placed under strict Interstate Commerce Commission supervision. The panel cites 800 foreign and domestic nav companies and 200 railroads, urging rate oversight, avoidance of rebates, and potential ICC enlargement to curb abuses while preserving cooperative arrangements.
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Washington
United States
House Merchant, Marine and Fisheries Committee
Shipping Trust
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alexander
Europe
Africa
Australia
Asia
South America
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
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Great Lakes
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Roi Merce Commission
Regulatory plan for interstate transport and fair pricing
A congressional committee urged extending the interstate commerce commission jurisdiction to interstate port to port traffic with full rate power. It proposed prohibiting discriminatory rail and water rates, barring carrier rate restoration, requiring terminal facilities access for water carriers, and placing canal transport under commission supervision. Committee expects later legislation, unlikely this session.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma Bribery Scandal Rocks State Capital Plan
Oklahoma City March 1 A prominent political figure Perry and architect Weathers were arrested on a warrant charging attempted bribery of P. Goulding, a member of the governor appointed commission to set contracts for a 1 5 million state capital building. Bond for each set at 2000, preliminary hearing March 6. Lawyers deny grounds for prosecution and pledge to reveal the motive behind the case.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Weathers
P. 1 Goulding
Lee Cruce
Perry
Insit
EF @ Medams
Ais Tme
Goulding
Capitol
Gouldsing
Miss Margaret Wilson Denies Engagement Rumor
Washington society remains interested as Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president is reported not engaged. Reports of an engagement were denied and she continues to be a popular figure in Washington.
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Margaret Wilson
United States
King Blizzard Flays Country
Continued from page two, sleet and snow crippled trolley and light service. Central city dark at midnight, Camden shut off due to crossed wires and fire alarms. Seven trees uprooted, signs blown, houses roofed, no serious injuries. Allen town and Reading report severe storm. A trolley car with twenty five passengers near Coopersburg marooned overnight.
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Camden
Allentown
Reading
Philadelphia
Coopersburg
Connecticut Swept Great Damage Done
A fierce March storm drenched Connecticut causing widespread flood and wind damage. Inland areas reported heavier impacts than coastlines with ruined roofs and downed power lines. An unidentified two masted schooner drove ashore near Thimble Islands amid blocked ice floes, trapping the craft and threatening the shore.
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Hasen
Conn
Yale Medical Selya
Norwich
Marguerite Blonk
Rogers Machine Shop
Tolley
Snowstorm Strikes Virginia and Tennessee
A blizzard moved through Tennessee and southwest Virginia with brisk winds and falling temperatures. Snow began early today in Bielol, Virginia, as the storm swept eastward, with temperatures around 10 degrees and colder weather anticipated before morning.
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Bielol
VaTenn
Tennessee
Virginia
Three Children Die In Shreveport Fire
A Shreveport suburb fire destroys three cottages killing Jesse Maclauren aged 3 Fred Maclauren aged 4 Edward Bass aged 2 Lilian Hass aged 4 Madge Hass aged 10 and injuring a man who died later. The blaze started at James Mulhern's home and spread rapidly. Loss estimated around 10000 dollars with partial insurance.
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Shreveport
Lome
Jesse Maclaurn
Fred McLauen
Edward Bass
Lilian Hass
Madge Hass
Ernest Bates
James D. Mulhurn
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Ban on Carranza by Sir Lionel Carden
New Orleans March Great Britain will not recognize the constitutionalist party in Mexico nor ask Carranza to investigate the death of William Benton. Sir Lionel Carden, British minister to Mexico, says Britain recognizes Huerta as the only established authority and refuses to press Carranza for information. He notes Carranza has refused to report to Secretary Bryan on the Benton incident.
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New Orleans
March
Great Britain
Mexico
Cranza
Willim Benton
Lionel Carden
Huerta
Benton
Lionel
Carranea
Bryan
British Minister in Mexico City Returns From Galveston
The British minister in Mexico, Sir Lionel, after arriving from Galveston, delays briefing on the Benton killing and Mexican affairs. He plans a conference with President Wilson Tuesday, then to New York to sail for England, returning soon to resume duties. He spent under an hour in New Orleans before continuing his journey.
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Shawn Carranza
Lionel
Benton
Carranza
Wilson
Washington
New York
England
Mexico City
Galveston
New Orleans
Average American's Taxes in a Small City
A reader in a small U S city describes a family of four earning 617 dollars a year with another member contributing 330, totaling 8474 dollars income. He asserts he pays little for living in a free country with warships, street lights, a police presence, and a public service commission. The text concludes he pays 140 dollars toward government upkeep from his 8474 dollars.
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al Saaz
Public Service Commission
Catamy Taum
Augusta Flood Protection Bonds of 1912 Auction Notice
Public notice outlines sealed bids for 250000 dollars of City of Augusta Georgia Flood Protection Bonds of 1912. Bids to be opened by the Finance Committee on a specified March date 1914, with bond terms, interest rate, collateral, and delivery conditions detailed. Subsequent text describes bid security, certification, and payment arrangements with the City Clerk and Bond Trustee.
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