England to Shut Off All Luxuries From Imports
London reports a forthcoming order in council to prohibit import of numerous luxury goods into the United Kingdom. Automobiles for private use, musical instruments, cutlery, hardware, yarns, chinaware, fancy goods and soaps are named, with more items to follow. The ban applies to all countries and dominions to free space for necessities aboard ships.
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London
United Kingdom
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Runciman
United States
Utahans National Champions Triumph in Tight Final
The University of Utah basketball team edged the Illinois Athletic club 28 to 27 to capture the national title and the Chicago Herald trophy. Utah, a last minute entrant, had defeated San Francisco and St. Louis squads en route to the championship.
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Chicago
University of Utah
Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago Herald
Utah
San Francisco
St. Louis
Mlinois Athletic Club
Systematic search for Villa moves toward San Antonio area
Calculations indicate General Pershing will soon re position his forces and begin a systematic search for Villa from near the heart of the region where he has been operating. Official reports to General Funston claim no clash with Mexicans and that the march routine remains undisturbed.
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San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Villa
Funston
Actress Annie Adams KisKadden Dies in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City reports the death of Mrs. Annie Asenath Adams KisKadden at a local hospital on March 17. Born in Utah in 1848, she was a well known pioneer actress and mother of Maude Adams who was at her bedside, having traveled from New York.
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Salt Lake City
Annie Asenath Adams Kiskadden
Maude Adams
America
Kiskadden
Utah
New York
National Defense Dominates Friday Congressional Debate
Washington debate on national defense legislation overshadowed all other issues as both houses devoted their day to military preparedness. Only Meyer London of New York, the lone Socialist in Congress, voiced opposition to the policy.
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Washington
Congress
Meyer London
New York
Royalty Honors Irish Guards Ceremony in London
King George and Queen Mary visited the Irish Guards headquarters on March 17. The queen presented each officer and soldier with a sprig of shamrock, praising the regiment created by Queen Victoria to honor Irish heroism in the South African War.
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London
George
Mary
Irish Guards
Victoria
Senate Backs Punitive Mexican Expedition Stance
Senator La Follette introduced and the senate adopted without opposition a resolution approving President Wilsons punitive expedition to Mexico and assuring the Mexican people the action is solely punitive.
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Senate
Man Hunt
Washington
la Follette
Wilson
Mexico
Fighter Killed in Ring in Philadelphia Bout
The ring death occurred at the Nonpareil Athletic Club where 23 year old Andy Crowley died almost instantly. Preliminary fighter Mike Ma one inflicted the fatal blow in the match.
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Ring
Philadelphia
Andy Crowley
A. C
Mike Ma
Progressive Vote Small in Indiana Primary
In Indiana the Progressive party drew less than 8,000 votes in the primary. Officials released figures from the official canvassing report detailing the low tally and limited support across the state.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Oficial
Consul Dies Like a Hero in Civil War Raider Attack
A Paso-Jose Pereyra official killed by Villa raiders at Columbus is remembered as a hero who died to protect American lives. Mrs. W. L. Ritchie recounts the tale as she heard it from residents and the consul’s comrades.
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Jose Pereyra
Carransa
Onsu
Columbus
W. L. Ritchie
Birth of a City of Motion Pictures in California
The article traces how early studios began in Los Angeles and grew into a vast industry hub. It notes the first studio on a downtown roof, the rise of Universal City, and major players like Selig, Ince, Lasky, and de Mille. It highlights California’s climate, sets, wild animal collections, and sprawling, multi-building complexes fueling film production.
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J. C. Lessen
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Frank Boggs
Selig Company
Chicago
Sas Re West
New York City
New York
Universal Producing
al. B. Christie
Universal City
Zoo
Cairo
Egypt
Bowery
Mission Road
San Gabriel Missions
Selig Zoo
Culver City
New York Motion Picture Corporation
Thomas H. Ince
Gue
Keystone
Mack Sennett
Mabel Normand
Fred Mace
Keystone Studio
Weber and Fields
Sam Bernard
Eddie Foy
Raymond Hitchcock
Roscoe Arbuckle
Chester Conklin
Charlie Murray
Murray
Mack
Keystone Cops
David Mark Griffith
Griffith
Hollywood
Jesse L. Lasky
Cecil B. de Mille
Jease L. Lasky
America
Geraldine Farrar
Miss Farrar
Keeping Horses Healthy Through Winter Care and Feeding
The article advises balanced winter feeding with oats and corn, proper hay, and daily exercise. It recommends thrifty flesh, removing shoes for idle horses, grass pastures when possible, and exercising on suitable days. For driving horses on icy roads, sharpened shoes and ready overshoes are advised to reduce wear and risk. Keep animals fit to extend usefulness.
Treating Sheep for Worms on Pasture Rotation
The stomach worm is a major sheep pest with lambs most at risk. After lambing, give older ewes a gasoline dose of one to two ounces followed by epsom salts, then place on worm free pasture. In July treat all, including lambs, with gasoline and move to new pasture, repeat in November. Pasture rotation plus worm-harming drugs forms a practical control plan.
Eradicate lice on cattle with winter methods
Lice on cattle and young stock are a winter pest. Dips work when applied thoroughly, but wetting animals in cold weather is risky. Rub in kerosene and lard from horns to tail for quick relief, or use powdered sulphur rubbed in and repeated in two weeks. there is no danger noted.
Fill Up Mud Holes Campaign Message
A brief civic note urges filling all mud holes to remove standing water and prevent decay. The call emphasizes eliminating potholes and puddles so no mud remains for any living thing to thrive.
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England
Utahns
Bandit
Triangle Film Corporation
Napany
House of Representatives
Naples
Italy
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