Tolls Debate Draws Great Crowd In Washington
In Washington the House heard Republican Leader Mann, Speaker Clark, and Wilson backers urge against Panama tolls exemptions. Mann warned war could come over treaty tolls, risking friction with England and allies. The crowd included supporters who hinted Clark would have been president but for injustice.
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Clark Declines Attack and Affirms Wilson Friendship
Washington reports Speaker Clark did not attack the President. He praised Wilson and criticized backers pressing Clark’s 1916 candidacy. He called the President’s request to repeal “amazing beyond understanding.”
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Washington
Clark
Wilson
Methodist Revival Date Changed In Bryan Meeting
At a church conference meeting, Evangelist Price will conduct the revival changing the date from April 19 to April 26. A committee was formed to handle preparations while the group expressed a strong need for spiritual awakening in Bryan. Price reported a glorious Monroe Louisiana meeting with sixty forward for prayer.
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Monroe
Glenn Flinn
Puryear Family Mourns Death Of Orange Court Va Elder
Mr B Puryear father of A M College president Charles Puryear died at the family home in Orange Court Hose Virginia. He was 88 and long served as chairman of the faculty at Richmond College. President Puryear left for Richmond to attend burial and will be away about ten days.
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Hilliard Evans Dead
Hilliard Evans a well known colored man of Bryan died this morning after a protracted illness. Raised in Brazos bottom Burleson County he was respected by whites and Blacks. His wife, a daughter of Larry Smith, was raised in the same community. They lived in Bryan for several years.
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Larry Smith
Way Clark Defeated in Arkansas Primary By Small Margin
Associated Press reports in Little Rock that Senator Clark lost renomination to W. F. Kirby by 230 votes based on complete official returns to the Times Record.
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Unfidence for Villa HoclOred
Reports from Juarez indicate confidence in Villa’s victory grows as rebels reportedly force Velasco into a last stand at Torreon. Advices say heavy losses at Gomez Palacio limit open charges and fighting continues in Torreon from building to building.
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Miss Mattie Tyler Pleads For Courtland Postmaster Role
Miss Mattie R. Tyler, seven, granddaughter of John Tyler, visits the White House to urge President Wilson to keep the Courtland Virginia postmastership. She cites her $650 salary as the sole support for herself and her sister and notes a prior success with Colonel Roosevelt when facing removal.
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Wilmer Tornado Kills Two, Injures Two in Texas
Two negro residents were killed and two others badly injured when a small tornado swept through Wilmer Texas yesterday evening. Associated Press reported the casualties and damage.
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Yester
Manes Omem in Chicago Hotel After Receiving Funds
A report notes Manes Omem in a Chicago hotel where she collected money. Authorities are reviewing the transaction and location as part of the investigation.
Koetters Sentenced to Life for Chicago Hotel Murder
John B. Koetters was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Emma Kraft of Cincinnati in a Chicago hotel. He killed her with a hammer after taking her money and was given a life sentence.
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Cincinnati
Wilson Defends Toll Exemption Repeal Amid Platform Split
President Wilson said Democrats should repeal tolls exemption due to conflicting Baltimore platform planks. One plank opposes subsidy while another supports free tolls, effectively subsidy by another name. He criticized claims of a secret compact with Britain and stressed the issue over a mere political dispute.
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Villa Affairs Report In Chihuahua Amid Opposition
In Chihuahua on March 31 Rebel officers said Villa was meeting with stubborn opposition but remained optimistic.
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Mexico
Villa
Real Estate Transfer Brazos County Land Tracts Sold
Leona Colletti and others transfer four land tracts totaling 143 acres in Brazos County within the S. F. Austin league No 10 and John F. Martin league to Joe Palazzi for 2425 dollars.
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Joe Palazzi
S. F. Austin
John F. Martin
Brazos County
Masked mob lynches accused wife killer in Santa Fe street
Twenty masked men seized Adolfo Patilla from Santa Fe jail at dawn and stabbed him at a street corner. The victim, charged with murdering his wife, lay unconscious in the street, with authorities indicating he probably will die after overpowering the jailer.
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Read for Villa and his Army Near Torreon
Chihuahua Mexico March 30 Villa’s seven day battle at Torreon continues with no news since last night. Federals are reportedly reinforced and driven to the town’s southern edge. Officers fear Villa’s position is dangerous and his troops exhausted.
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Torreon
Treon Status Uncertain Amid Quiet From Juarez
Juarez Mexico reports no news from Treon as of March 30 with no further details available this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Treon
A JAR OF GINGER
A mosaic of satirical quips from late 19th century papers commenting on politics and public life. Lines reference scandals, constitutional interference, seed freebies, spring training, and Ulster’s political missteps with a wry tone.
Yorkshire Coal Miners Strike for Minimum Wage
One hundred seventy thousand miners across Yorkshire pits walked out demanding a minimum wage. A prolonged struggle is anticipated as the stoppage begins in Leeds.
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Associated Press
Leeds
England
Yorkshire Pits
Electrification Begins on Bryan College Interurban
The Bryan College Interurban project started today as workers dug poles for the new trolley line. Poles will stand 100 feet apart on straight sections and 60 feet apart on curves.
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Bryan College
Palestine Fire Chief Arrested Amid Burning of Vacant Building
Palestine Texas March 30 Fire Chief Brewer and Firemen Stacy and Berry were arrested charged with setting a vacant building on fire they claimed it would give the department experience since the building had no value.
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