Caton Sought for Evading Pardon in Sharon Township
Reports say C Caton remains at large with county officers pursuing him in Sharon township amid concerns over a conditional pardon from Governor Kitch. Neighbors describe a tense vigil as authorities and residents await further word on his fate and possible revocation of the pardon.
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Sharon
Wallace
Ebenezer
Sardis
Mary
Richmond
Caton
Kitch
Hunter
Sharon Township
Sarge
Halifax
Park Ridge executive shot. wife confessed error
John Schenk, superintendent of the Park Ridge branch of Northwestern Gas Light & Coke, was found shot dead in his Park Ridge home. Mrs. Schenk confessed she shot him, mistaking him for a burglar after waking to noises late at night. She was hysterical and later provided a statement admitting the fatal mistake.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Schenk
Park Ridge
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke’ Company
First Regimental Hike at Fort Sam Houston
The first regimental hike of mobilized troops at Fort Sam Houston occurred today. The Ninth and Eleventh Cavalry conducted a practice march, Eleventh starting at 6:00 am and Ninth at 6:30 am, both returning by noon. General Carter issued orders regulating bugle calls with reveille at 5:30 am and taps at 10 pm.
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Associated Press
Sano Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Ninth
Eleventh Cavalry
Carter
Hmits
Mystery surrounds dead baby found river canal in Georgia
Savannah police continue to investigate the mystery of a dead baby found in the Ogechee canal yesterday. The well dressed infant was well formed but no identifying details or ownership could be ascertained.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Ogechee Canal
Convict Killed in Escape Attempt at River Falls
News from Montgomery reports Will Powell a life convict was shot and killed by a guard during an attempted escape from Horse Shoe Lumber Co camp at River Falls Alabama Powell a Black man was sent up from Houston county last November.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Will Powell
Horse Shoe Lumber Co
River Falls
Powell
Houston County
Five New Orleans Officials Indicted for Election Frauds
The Orleans parish grand jury indicted Joseph F. Glorious inspector of the city board of health S Johnson election commissioner Walter W Ryan clerk of the sixth precinct third ward Thomas Cook election commissioner and August Yaeger also commissioner for alleged frauds in the Sommerville associate justice election. Capits issued and all released on 1500 dollars bail.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Grand Jury
Joseph F. Glorious
City Board of Health
S. Johnson
Walter W. Ryan
Thomas Cook
August Yaeger
Sommerville
Supreme Court
Troops Guard Bridges To Juarez At El Paso
El Paso March 18 reports threefold U S forces guarding approaches to the bridges to Juarez. An infantry company patrols the river bank while Mexican soldiers observe from the opposite shore. Capt Oscar G Creighton, American insurgent leader, remains encamped south of Juarez and Creighton’s band, mostly Americans, faces severe hardship with periods without food.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Jaurez
United States
Oscar G. Creighton
Creighton
Plague Death Toll in India Reaches 88 498 in February
London reports that during February India endured 88 498 plague deaths. The British India office notes extreme virulence and that ongoing efforts to stamp out the outbreak have not produced lasting improvement.
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India
London
British India Office
Threat of General Strike Eases in New York Area
In New York City the threat of a generalized teamsters strike easing as employers resume work at United States Express Company and Wells Fargo, with Adams Express and striking expressmen actions noted. Samuel Gompers of the AFL was summoned amid the worsening labor stand-off.
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New York
United States Express Company
Wells Fargo
Adams Express Company
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Engineer delivers address before Emperor on Isthmian waterway plans
Berlin March 18 Privy Building Councillor Tincauzar of the ministry of public works, the German representative of the international commission of consulting engineers that studied the Panama canal plans in 1905, delivered an address on the Isthmian waterway before Emperor William today.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Tincauzar
Ministry of Public Works
International Commission of Consulting Engineers
William
Newspaper Indicted for Lottery Advertisements in Georgia
The Daily News of Brunswick, Georgia, is indicted in U S court for violating postal laws by publishing lottery advertisements. The charges allege drawings and gift enterprises by lot in 1909 1910 and 1911 including a May 1909 Brunswick Grand Opera House drawing that was mailed out. An editorial explanation is also challenged as a violation. Earlier in 1907 the paper advertised a jewelry drawing with winners and was warned then the law was violated.
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Associated, Press
Savannah
Daily News
Brunswick
United States
Lot of Chance
Brunswick Grand Opera House
One Man Cremated
A large fire at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago killed one man and burned 300 head of cattle in a square block of pens. The blaze caused extensive damage to the stockyards network, with authorities assessing the scene.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Union
Ban on Cigarettes Passes Utah Legislature
Salt Lake City Utah March 18 A bill making it a misdemeanor to sell cigarettes or cigarette papers passed the legislature yesterday.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake Ity
Utah
Burns sells Rutherford street property in Wadesboro
Special to The News. Wadesboro March 18 C M Burns has sold the business house formerly occupied by the Gathings Furniture Company on Rutherford street to Messrs. W H Liles Frank Bennett and W T Rose for a consideration of 4000 dollars.
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Wadesboro
C. M. Burns
Gathings Furniture Company
Rutherford Street
W. H. Liles
Frank Bennett
W. T. Rose
Died in His Buggy Heart Attack Fatal
Mr. George O. Perry of this county died suddenly this morning about 10 30 while in his buggy on West Sixth street. He was driving with his wife when he collapsed and died instantly. He lived north of the city on the Shannon house place and leaves a wife seven children a sister Mrs id Swain and other relatives. The funeral will be held tomorrow and his son and sister from Cabarrus county are expected.
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George O. Perry
West Sixth Street
Perry
Tryon Street
Sixth Street
Mr. Perry
St. Peter's Hospital
Hovis
Shannon House
Id Swain
Mint Street
Cabarrus County
Bank Plans 12Story Building on Tryon and Fourth
Directors of the Commercial National Bank approved a 12 story building to be erected on the corner of Tryon and Fourth streets. The building committee named to select plans and prepare for construction includes D. H. Anderson W. S. Alexander P. M. Brown R. A. Dunn and Major A. G. Brenizer.
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Commercial National Bank
Tryon
Fourth Streets
Messrs
D. H. Anderson
W. S. Alexander
P. M. Brown
R. A. Dunn
A. G. Brenizer
Plague in China Gauges Much Alarm
Washington dispatch reports alarm over famine and plague in China. Three million affected, two million starving. European loss minimal. Red Cross funds, over $33,000 raised, with $8,000 sent for food aboard Buford. Consul Wilder notes February famine, widespread hunger, and a census to target aid.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
China
Pekin
Aft
Red Cross Society
Amerier
American Red Cross
Seattle
United States Army
Buford
Wilder
Shanghai
Knox
State Department
Cochrane
Presbyterian Church
Puchow
Uing
McGee
War Department
Kiang-Su
Anhui
Grand Canal
Manchuria
Chefoo
Chantung
Siege Encloses Ojinaga as famine danger grows
From Presidio to Marfa and back, reports describe the net tightening around Ojinaga with insurrectos cutting communications and supplies. Seven federal soldiers are dead and Dorantes’s force is isolated near Texas Canada Rancho, while locals face famine and water shortages as relief efforts struggle.
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Associated Press
Presidio
Tex
Marfa
Ojinaga
Col Dorantes
Texas Canada Rancho
Canada Rancha
Col. Dorantes
Frank Lewis
Red Cross
F. S. McCombs
Seattle
Wash
Insurrecto
S. S. Lang
F. O. Jasmer
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Faimeir
Gen. Orcezco
Fires Maintained in Major Orchard on Lookout Mountain
The Towers orchard near Fort Payne Alabama received 5000 gallons of crude petroleum to fuel fires in the orchard to avert frost damage during the current cold spell. It is among the region’s largest orchards and has escaped frost damage so far by maintaining fires.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Towers
Lookout Mountain
Fort Payne
Ala
Vice President Sherman Tours Charleston Harbor Visit
Vice President Sherman and Col. Casson toured Charleston harbor and Cooper River to the navy yard aboard an excursion arranged by Congressman George S. Legare. They depart for Washington this afternoon after attending the Hibernian Society anniversary banquet where the vice-president gave the principal address.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S. C
Sherman
Col. Casson
National House of Representatives
Cooper River
Navy
George S. Legare
Washington
Hibernian Society of Charleston
Macon to vote on $900000 water works bonds
Macon voters go to polls to decide issuing 900000 in bonds to buy the water works plant from a private company. A two thirds vote is required, about 1187 yes votes needed, and turnout is expected strong with cars ferrying voters to the polls.
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Associated Press
Macon
Troops Move From Tucson for Honolulu Deployment
The second United States infantry under Colonel Mansfield moved through Tucson on March 18 en route to San Francisco to embark for Honolulu. The deployment adds to the Hawaiian garrison and is not a relief deployment for other units.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
Tucson
Ariz
San Antonio
Tex
Second United States Infantry
Mansfield
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Burglar Foiled, Escapes From Saussy Home
In Bloyd Heights Savannah the home of Mr. Fred Saussy was entered by a burglar who was caught inside but he broke away during a struggle and fled. The break in occurred last night and no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Fred Saussy
Bloyd Heights
President Plays His Last Game Before Return to Washington
Augusta March 18 The president closed his spring vacation with a final golf game at the country club and will depart for Washington tomorrow. He plans a brief message to the April 4 special session and may press tariff revision while the Payne Aldrich act schedules loom. Senate supporter Tillman says Democrats should act on tariff reform at once. arbitration treaty with Great Britain may wait for the regular session next fall.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Country Club
Washington
Taft
White House
Congress
Tillman
South Carolina
Great Britain
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