Villa Carranza clash looms as Mexican power struggle grows
The Associated Press reports in Chihuahua on March 14 that Villa seeks the Mexican presidency and will not bow to Carranza, despite talk of a show of unity. Villa, called the Man on the Hill, vows to remain supreme commander while Carranza stays on the Pacific slope, pausing military moves as power stabilizes.
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Villa
Mexico
Carranza
Huerta
Pacific
Torreon
Texas Aims to Lead as Best All Round Fighting Machine
The article argues that due to the steadily growing size of dreadnoughts Texas will, for some time, stand as the best all round fighting machine in the world. It emphasizes superior design and naval strength in the current era.
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Texas
Bandits Rob Freight Train in Illinois Shoot Engineer
Bandits robbed a Chicago & Northwestern freight train near Manlius Illinois last night. They shot and killed Engineer Arthur Fisher and wounded Deputy Sheriff Bert Skoglund, a fireman, and a posse member. Three bandits were captured after a gun battle. two bandits were wounded. A third bandit was captured in Kewanee as officers pursue a fourth suspect.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Ill
Chicago & Northwestern
Arthur Fisher
Bert Skoglund
Kewanee, Ill
Engineer Fisher
Manlius
New Rector of St Andrew's Delayed by Family Illness
Rev Randolph Ray the new rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church is expected to arrive soon but has been detained by his father's illness at Madison Station Mississippi. He provides a personal sketch noting he was born June 11 1885 on a Mississippi cotton plantation to Virginia parents with a Confederate veteran father noted for gallant service at Gettysburg.
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Randolph Ray
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Madison Station
Ray
St. Andrew’s
Tom
Madison County
Mississippi
Virginia
Gettysburg
Texas Navy’s Largest Vessel Visits State in Honor
Washington reports the new battleship Texas, 27000 tons, commissioned at Norfolk, plans a swing through New York and Galveston with a Texas silver service. Officials consider its involvement in Mexican waters or replacement of a battleship there. The prior Texas weighed about 6000 tons.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Norfolk
Navy Yard
New York
Galveston
Chesapeake Bay
Forecast of dangerous storm across continent with cautions
The 1914 forecast warns of a Pacific to Atlantic storm March 19 to 23 with a warm wave earlier and a cool wave later. It urges utmost care, predicts loss of lives and property, notes uncertain path but expected impact along eastern regions and central valleys, and projects general rainfall near the Mexican gulf with good planting conditions after March 22. The bulletin also forecasts prices, crops, and political factors affecting demand and weather into April.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Pacific Cast
Pacific Slopee
Great Central Valleys
Great Central
Mexican Gulf
South Atlantic
South America
Mexico
New Rector Introduces Career Path and Church Plans
Mr. Ray outlines three years at Columbia University in law sociology and English studies followed by work with the New York Sun and Munsey's Magazine. He then attended the General Theological Seminary and now serves at the Church of Zion and St. Timothy. The rector’s library remains in the rectory and a new Episcopal Church is due by April 1, with the old building to be used if he arrives early.
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New York
Columbia University
New York Sun
Munsey’s Magazine
General Theological Seminary
Church of Zion and
St. Timothy
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertises Surgical Dressing
Apply Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil at once to prevent blood poisoning. The old reliable remedy relieves pain and aids healing as a surgical dressing. Available for $1.00 for a bottle.
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Porter
District Court Opens Third Week With Docket Of Felony Cases
The March term district court began with the criminal docket. Trials set include State v Frank Cash for murder in the second degree and several other cases: Elmo White assault with intent to murder on March 19. Porter Reed burglary March 17. Haywood Henderson robbery March 17. Tom Sanchez manslaughter March 17. Carlo Salvato murder March 28. Albert Manning arson March 26. Ed Deer murder March 30. A venire of 75 men is summoned for Salvato, and a second venire of 75 for Manning. State v Oscar Rose theft of a hog March 26. Roy Thurman destroying telephone wires March 25.
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Eagle
District Court
State
Frank Cash
John Cooper
Elmo White
Porter Reed
Haywood Henderson
Tom Sanchez
Albert Lord
Carlo Salvato
Albert Manning
Ed Deer
Oscar Rose
Roy Thurman
Grand Jury Adjourns After 24 Indictments Returned
In district court the Pattie Sims suit to remove cloud from title was decided for the plaintiff. J L Fountain guardian suit proceeds against American Bonding Co. Grand jury adjourned after delivering 24 indictments, 13 felonies and 11 misdemeanors. A list of jurors was drawn for the third week with Judge Scott urging full attendance.
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Daily Eagle
Pattie Sims
Hillman D. Wilson
Cloud
J. L. Fountain
Guardian of
Charlotte
Ellen
Mack Sanders
American Bonding Company
Batte & Minkert
Doremus, Butter & Henderson
E. M. Salley
J. O. Tucker
Robert Lange
W. H. Benbow
J. C. Rovder
R. Q Astin
G. W Buckhaults
W. Hargill
Zim Eden
Henry Koontz
Tom Sebesta
A. J. Tauber Jr
J. T. Dyess
R. L Wilson
Mike Wysoski
Astin and Fountain Oppose Extra Legislature Session
Senator J. R. Astin and Representative J. L. Fountain oppose an extra session arguing the Terrell election law does not justify the cost now. They would support the change only if the legislature were reconvened.
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J. R. Astin
J. L. Fountain
Terrell
Parcel Post Extended Excludes Plants and Seeds
Postmaster General Burleson announced an extension of parcel post on March 14, excluding seeds cuttings roots scions and various kinds of plants from coverage. The rule adjustment narrows the service to nonplant items and goods within parcel post limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
Parcel Post
Hain't You Got No Eggs The Kentucky Shopkeeper Talk
A Kentucky mountains shopkeeper interview reveals a stubborn exchange as the poor white speaker toggles phrases about eggs and being. The rustic dialogue exposes dialect and social stance in a terse courthouse tone.
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Kentucky Mountains
Wife murderer Ellis sentenced to 15 years
William C. Ellis, a Cincinnati leather merchant, was given a fifteen year sentence today for the murder of his wife. The Associated Press report from Chicago notes the conviction and term.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William C. Ellis
Cincinnati
Five Armed Robbers Steal Hartman Payroll in Chicago
Five masked robbers stole the Hartman Furniture payroll of fifteen thousand dollars from the company office in Chicago before daylight. Police investigate the early morning heist as employees report the break in and a large cash shipment vanished.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Hartman Furniture Company
Free six Cuban Pattern spoons with LA RITA chocolates
Purity Candy Company offers a dollar value deal: send $1.00 and names of candy lovers to receive a full size box of LA RITA Chocolates postpaid plus six Cuban Pattern Extra Crown Brand silver tea spoons. The promotion claims delicious flavors and absolute purity.
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Purity Candy Company
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