Sleeper Wreck on Monon Leaves Ten Hurt in Indiana
A southbound Monon train wreck at Cyclone Indiana injures ten passengers with scalp wounds and bruises. The first sleeper Alabama overturned after a foggy signal misread, damaging a second sleeper Nicosea and a day coach, while the northbound engine also suffered damage. Physicians tended the injured as trains contended with the siding freight and fog.
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Cyclone
Here
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Nicosea
Track-laying clash leads to West Virginia mayor’s suspension
In Parkersburg, Baltimore and Ohio workers began laying track in the city but were repelled by water from the fire department after police warned. Mayor Vandervert faced impeachment by the city council, was suspended, and injunctions were filed in circuit court as hundreds mobilized to protect the street.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Vandervert
Frisco to Start Guthrie Section of Tulsa- Enid Route
Frisco tracklayers begin steel laying on the 125 mile Tulsa I T to Enid Oklahoma extension with trains expected by July 9. President Rouse of the Katy road plans a Guthrie visit between March 20 and 25 to decide on a southwest line into Texas via El Reno.
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Rouse
Guthrie
Okla
Tulsa
I. T
Enid
New Orleans
Denver
Katy
el Reno
Texas
Revolt Reported as Portuguese Authorities Impose News Ban
A Coimbra dispatch to El Liberal states Portugal bans news of rioting while tax collectors flee. A state of siege was proclaimed four days ago in Coimbra and disturbances persist. Eight residents are dead and several soldiers and others wounded.
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Madrid
el Liberal
Coimbra
Ankeny Sworn In As Senate Debates Treaty Amendments
After an open session, Ankeny of Washington was sworn in. Senators from both parties gathered with adherents to maximize a strong show on divisions. The day featured extended speeches and large roll calls, starting about forty minutes after doors closed. The Pettus amendment requiring congressional approval before the treaty takes effect was voted on.
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Pettus
Congress
Senate debate on Cuban reciprocity treaty amendments
Levi Ankeny leads a bloc against an amendment to the Cuban reciprocity treaty drafting language. Pettus argues the treaty lacks authority for perpetual lease of the canal zone and requires new legislation. Morgan offers amendments on Panama Railroad lands, Colombia’s shares, and French involvement, all failing to carry.
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Pettus
Canal Zone
Morgan
France
State of Panama Railroad Company
Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Senate Debates Panama Treaty Amendments In Six-Hour Session
The Senate spent six hours in executive session March 17 debating amendments to the Panama canal treaty. Democrats supported Bacon's provision for U S initiative in canal defense, Republicans argued treaty terms safeguard sufficient safeguards. A test vote on a Colombia defense proposal failed 24 to 46. Census Bureau delays final cotton ginning returns for 1902 due to southern floods. Texas postmasters Carrie Vaughan Seguin Edward Morton Farmersville Charles Eber t Port Lavaca confirmed by Senate.
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Bacon
United States
Colombia
Gorman
South
Census Bureau
Texas Postmmasters
Texas
Carrie E. Vaughan
Seguin
Edward 8. Morton
Farmersville
Charles Kthbert
Port Lavaca
Kansas City Southern shopmen ignore company ultimatum
The striking Kansas City Southern shopmen at multiple points disregarded the ultimatum to return to work or be considered out of employ and remain idle. Work in that department is effectively tied up.
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Kansas City
Navy moves send ships to Pensacola and New Orleans
The gunboat Isla de Luzon left Mobile for Pensacola while the converted gunboat Scorpion sailed to New Orleans. Training ship Hanford remains in port in Mobile on March 17.
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Mobile
Ala
United States
Isla de Luzon
Pensacola
Scorpion
Hanford
Denison Sues Over Prohibition Law In Grayson County
Adolphia Busch & Co of St Louis seeks an injunction to halt enforcement of the prohibition law in Grayson county. Judge Bryant declined ex parte relief, set date by agreement. Four constitutional grounds allege discrimination against physicians, improper subdivision votes, illegal city poll taxes, and seven other counts challenging the election.
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Tex
Adolphia Busch & Co
St. Louis
Grayson County
Bryant
Paris
Sherman
Free Pass Bill Discussed in Texas House
The Texas House spent Monday debating Mr. Smith’s bill to ban free passes for legislators and officials. The measure, backed as a platform item from the Galveston convention, was reported adversely but laid before the chamber. Debate featured substitutes and multiple speakers before the Union substitute failed and the bill was set over.
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House of Representatives
Smith
House
Galveston
Neff
Onion
San Antonio
New York
Arkansas
Missouri
Duff
Robertson
Bell
A. W. Terrell
Oak Camp Annexation Vote Favors Dallas Step
In Oak CHM the March election on annexation to Dallas produced 201 votes for and 183 against, a majority of 18 in favor. Supporters celebrated with a demonstration, firing an anvil shot, music, and a bonfire. Opponents plan to appeal to the legislature.
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Oak Clay
Dallas
Oak Chm
Jackson Day Banquet Draws Prominent Democrats in Chicago
The Iroquois club hosted its annual Jackson Day banquet at the Auditorium hotel with national Democrats from across the country. Mayor Carter Harriston opened the event and spoke on the city, followed by Edward Shepard on opposition duties and Harmon on bank charter renewal. David Dearmond urged unity as he spoke on Looking to 1904. Messages of regret arrived from Senator Bailey and M E Ingalls.
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Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Carter H. Harriston
Edward M. Shepard
New York
United States
Bailey
Texas
M. E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
Four Prisoners Escape Jail Bar by Sawing in Atlanta
Four men confined in the Atlanta city jail escaped by sawing their cell bars. The fugitives were George Thomas and John Burns, United States prisoners, J. E. Leland held on bigamy charges and suspected robberies, and W. F. McDonald serving 15 years for bigamy. A mysterious woman dressed in black was said to have aided the escape by visiting the jail last week.
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Jackson
Miss
the Journal
George Thomas
John Burns
United States
J. E. Leland
W. F. McDonald
Leland
Newton
McDonald
Pochla two story house and farm lands for sale
Lamar Bethe AI markets the Pochla two story house and numerous tracts around the city for cheap sale. Listings include 49 acre Pearson and cultivation plots, 1100 acres with tenant houses, 150 acres Reliance settlement with water and a seven room house, 65 acres cultivated under fence, and multiple framed houses with creeks and fences. Prices range from 25 to 1400 dollars, with easy terms and potential trades west of the Brazos river.
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Wixon Creek
Pearson Place
Brazos
Reliance Settlement
Rob Johnson
Abstract Books Sale and town real estate options Brazos County
J. W. Batts offers the only set of Brazos County land title abstracts for sale and lists multiple properties around the town. Properties include 105 acres near the courthouse with pasture and cultivation, several houses with outbuildings near schools and Allen Academy, blocks and lots in various frontages, rents cited, and prices ranging from 260 to 1500 dollars with monthly rent noted for one four room house.
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Court House
Allen Academy
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