Fire at Norris Home Splits Town Amid Suspected Arson
March 2 Texas report describes a house fire that trapped Mrs Norris and two children on an upper floor. Neighbors and Watchman Vinson say doors were unlocked when firemen arrived. Norris allegedly woke them and claimed the family escaped from a window. Police consider possible arson tied to earlier church blaze and two failed attempts.
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Texas
Guy Puritien
Ton ‘van Shotote
Noor
Norra
Plato
Lotore
Norris
Vinson
Rey
Democrats Endorse Free Sugar Bill Amid Disturbing Rift
Washington reports a brewing rift within the Democratic caucus as lawmakers move to admit sugar tariffs and endorse a plan taxing all net incomes above five thousand dollars. Republicans express surprise at the procedural shifts and policy posture shaping the session’s agenda.
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Abandaten Press
Washington
Lane Night
United States Proclaims Neutrality in Mexican Conflict
President announces a proclamation enforcing strict neutrality toward Mexico amid rising unrest. Americans advised to avoid involvement and to respect the neutrality laws, with authorities directed to inform the public about duties and risks of interfering in events in Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico
Thorndale lyncher acquitted after brief jury deliberation
Associated Press reports Georgetown Texas March 2 0. P Snokwan found not guilty of the lynching of Antonio Gomez a Mexican boy lynched near Thorndale during the war. The jury deliberated about twenty minutes Noack is second acquitted while H W Wuendhe faces trial on the same charge called this morning.
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Associated Pree
Georgetown
Texas
P. Snokwan
Antonio Gomez
Thorndale War
Noack
H.W. Wuendhe
Week Ahead in Politics and Events Across the Nation
Rail unions to form a defense federation in Kansas City and Arkansas nominees to state offices. National Civic Federation meet in Washington with Cardinal Gibbons and President Taft speaking. Seattle mayoral vote on single tax. Library panel to discuss Lincoln memory highway plan. Senate to vote on US Britain France arbitration. British mourning ends for Duke of Fyfe. Taft to Toledo and Texas welfare conference opening. Indiana Sun melon company annual meeting. Taft in Chicago for monitors and Merrimac anniversary. Wilson to address Brooklyn League dinner.
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National Civic Federation
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Taft
Beattle
Library Committee
House
United States
Frince
Great Britain
United States Senate
Shursday
Waxhlns
Toledo
Texas State Welfare Commission
Howertha
Standard
Om! Company
Todtana
Suffragettes Sentenced In London Stone Throwing
London reports Emmeline Pankhurst and two other suffragettes were sentenced to two months in jail for stone throwing and window smashing that damaged property worth 20000 pounds. The disturbances terrified a large part of the city today.
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Iy Associated Press
London
Emmeline Pankhuret
Mra
Takex
Marshall
Food prices rise across England amid coal strike
London March 2 associated press reports food prices are rising rapidly across England due to the coal strike. Widespread shortages push costs up for staples as transport and production feel the impact. Government and industry groups warn of continued price pressure through the week.
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Associated Press
London
England
Peace Disturbance At Pekin Supplies Detachment Shells Palace
A detachment of artillery led by a band arrived at the palace of the Duke of Kudah and shelled the gate. Many locals are said to have been slain in Pao Ting Pu, though reports may be exaggerated. Foreign missionaries will bring in all available troops to Pekin for protection.
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Gaia
Kudah
Sland
Pao Ting Pu
Associated Preas
Pekin
Wilson Conference at Waco Harbors Roosevelts Nomination
In Waco Texas March 2 a Wilson State Langwe executive meeting with Congressman Henry is noted predicting that Wilson will win if nominated. Roosevelt calls the Gargant candidate. An executive session turns to an open session with Judge Seti presiding as discussions veer toward the primary in Tram.
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Waco
Texas
Wilson State
Henry
Wilaert
Roosevelt
Sele Prenidins
Judes Setimoty
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