Army recruitment drives accelerate as urges to enlist rise
Dispatches from Washington and several cities report urgent orders to expand infantry and cavalry enlistments. Adjutant General Alvord and war department telegraphs press immediate action to recruit thousands, with mobilization plans expanding through Macon Charleston Jacksonville Savannah and Union City while district scouts deploy.
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Marvel
John Syming
Calvary
Macon
Charleston
Jacksonville
Rg Convess
Neval
Wash
Union City
Rector
Pigset
Bed
Savannah
Rehie
H. C. Will
Oteer
Will
Sentences handed down in court martial for insurrection
A report from Chihuahua notes four men including John tte, a well known local wit, have been sentenced by a court martial for insurrection. The brigade halted at Eleven-Mile Hill en route to Leon, spending the night. The actionists’ report arrived yesterday, indicating no assaults on the local area.
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Cans
Ly Sue
Johntte
Witty
Reau
Pateh
Todas
Dignowitty
Leon
Chihuahua
T de Snach
Woman of Macon Applies for Citizenship Rights
March 22. Mrs. Alice Houseman, a Macon resident and native, filed papers with U S Commissioner Erwin to be declared a citizen. She seeks the right to vote and plans to cast her ballot in an upcoming election.
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Macon
Alice He
United States
Sioner Erwin
Houseman
Ming
Wwomi
Landed on Mud Flats After Torpedo Action
A torpedo blast drove the Burroughs ashore on mud flats at dawn near the bay. The vessel rested upright with its bow on the shore and no serious injuries to crew reported as daylight revealed the precarious position.
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Burroughs
Goday
Firemen Battle Basement Fire Under Glass Facade
Associated Press reports a basement fire beneath a glass and iron sidewalk in a downtown office building on John Street. Firefighters faced a red hot sidewalk and had to cross it to gain access, with volunteers crossing barefoot and using crowbars to open the cellar door. Water was pumped into the opening as smoke filled the building, with damage pegged at $5,000.
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New York
John Street
Financial District
Health officials tout meningitis defenses and Greece concerns
Associated Press report from New York notes the health department urges physician and citizen cooperation for detection isolation and serum treatment. Commissioner Lederle assures minimal danger of meningitis epidemic from migrants as quarantine inspections honor Dr. Edward F. Ashley who died. Since January 1 the department has prepared to distribute anti meningitis serum.
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Associated Press
New York
Health Department
Lederle
Department of Health
Greece
Edward F. Ashley
Governor Oddie Signs Time Lock Divorce Law
Carson New March 23. Governor Oddie signs the time lock divorce law requiring six months continual physical presence in the state as the sole basis for jurisdiction in divorce proceedings. Earlier, residence rules based on intent caused confusion among judges across districts.
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Carson, New
Oddie
Mistaken Identity Sees Mrs Clemmens Mistaken for Mrs Roosevelt
In Santa Barbara a Pottsville woman, Mrs G Clemmens, was mistaken for Mrs Theodore Roosevelt on a trip north after a hotel clerk misidentified her. The error sparked amusement as both Mrs Roosevelt and her daughter Miss Ethel traveled separately, while Clemmens and her daughters toured in a special carriage, amid the hotel staff’s lighthearted confusion.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cel
G. Clemmens
Pottsville
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Abth Joint Ballot Yields No Choice in Senate Race
Albany March 25 the Abth joint ballot for United States senator produced no choice and no material change in the balloting.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Abth
Sheehan Declines Comment on Senatorial Situation
In New York on March 23 at the office of William F. Sheehan, he repeated that he had nothing to say on the senatorial situation and would not withdraw. Alton B. Parker denied being among six candidates linked to Thomas Fortune Ryan's influence.
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Sheehan
New York
William F. Sheehan
Alton B. Parker
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Trans-Atlantic talks settle disputes at Cologne meeting
Berlin reports that shipping representatives who met in Cologne have reached a friendly settlement on disputed points for renewing the Atlantic conference pool agreement. Members will reconvene this morning to finalize the arrangement.
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Berlin
trans-Atlantic Shipping
Cologne
Record Flight Carries Eleven Passengers in France
Aviator Louis Breuguet piloted a monoplane in Douai France on March 23 carrying eleven passengers over a two mile distance. The feat set a new record for the craft and marks a notable advancement in aerial transport.
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Associated Press
Douai
France
Louis Breuguet
Chatham Prepares Electric Line Expansion In Charlotte
Paul Chatham, holder of a city franchise, plans immediate work on an electric rail extension from Elizabeth Heights through Colonial Heights to his property near the Country Club. The line would pass through 259 acres owned by Chatham and additional 125 acres, with a potential loop and an inland turnout. If no start is made within a week from next Saturday, the franchise could be forfeited, a move feared by supporters of the project as it would boost suburbs and real estate values along the route.
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Paul Chatham
Elizabeth Heights
Colonial Heights
Chatham
Country Club
Charlotte Rapid Transit Company
Piedmont Traction Company
Street Railway
Traction Company
Belmont
North Carolina
Fourth Street
East Avenue
Myers Park
Charlotte
Terrible relief expedition to aid insurrectos ends at first flag stop
A Chicago relief expedition bound for the Mexican insurrecto cause was halted at a flag station. Three youths Clark Hitchins aged 13 Frank Peters and Elel Hayes both 14 carried revolvers and 40 rounds each and a war fund of 94 cents. Police intervened and the boys were returned home with their equipment and war fund reduced by three Chicago tickets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Liberty
Clark Hitchins
Frank Peters
Elel Hayes
Riverdale
Desperate Struggle for Life in Mine Tragedy
In Galena Kansas on March 23 Martin Fieandt a zinc miner died after drowning in an abandoned 100 foot mine shaft. He and Walter Miller had explored the shaft Miller escaped but Fieandt fell while attempting to climb out and clung to a rock ledge before succumbing as rescuers arrived twenty minutes later.
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Galena
Kas
Martin Fieandt
Fieandt
Walter Miller
Miller
Man Found on Street Dies After Hospital Admission
An unknown man found unconscious on a Decatur street died at Decatur Hospital. Authorities believe he was beaten and robbed, with no clues to identify him. His hat shows the mark Frank and Hagadern of Gadsden, Alabama, and he bears a Junior Order of American Mechanics tattoo on one arm.
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Associated Press
Decatur
Ala
Charleston Hosts Ran Sick in Opening PHI Americans Series
Charleston South Atlantic League club meets the Philadelphia Americans champions of the world in the opening of a three game series. Connie Mack did not accompany the major leaguers to the city for this afternoon tilt.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S. C
Ransick
Philadelphia Americans
Connie Mack
Savannah Pastor Leads Campaign Against Sunday Mail Delivery
Rev. Rockwell S. Brank of the Independent Presbyterian church will spearhead a Savannah effort to halt Sunday mail delivery. He plans to organize city trade groups to petition the postmaster general to stop the practice.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Rockwell S. Brank
Independent Presbyterian Church
Memminger seniors teach in graded Charleston schools
With regular teachers at State Teachers' Convention in Columbia, Memminger Normal School seniors are assigned to lead classes in Charleston graded schools. Charleston bids to host the next state convention.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S. C
Columbia
Memminger Normal School
Woman Examined in Trial of Camorra Suspects in Italy
Maria Stendardo, wife of a suspected Camorra member, testified in the trial of 36 Camorristi in Viterbo. She denies bribing witnesses while alleging others sought to pay her for testimony. Fernando de Matteo also faced questions about luring Cuoccolo to a trap near Torre Del Greco.
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Viterbo
Italy
Maria Stendardo
Cuoccolo
Bianchi
Camorra
Naoales
Nicola Maria
Maria
Fernando de Matteo
Torre del Greco
Rossi Romano
de Matteo
Nicali Morra
New Customs Rule Is Approved
Washington March 23 Secretary MacVeagh approved a new customs ruling aimed at easing returns from Europe and cutting smuggling. Returning Americans may bring free up to 100 value of personal belongings including clothing jewelry cameras and baggage items. Household goods books pictures linen and similar articles are duty free only if not used by the owner abroad.
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Associated Press
Washington
MacVeagh
Treasury Department
Europe
New York
Lloyd George to Quit Post Over Ill Health Report
London March 23 reports revived that David Lloyd George may be forced by ill health to resign as chancellor of the exchequer. Secretary Rowlands declined to confirm or deny the rumor, saying it is totally unauthorized.
Coca Cola case hearing features caffeine analysis and secret process dispute
In Chattanooga on March 23 the federal court resumed the coca Cola case with Dr. John W. Mallett testifying on Coca Cola syrup composition. He cited tannin caffeine and bromin from coca leaves and cola nuts, noted moderate caffeine may benefit health, and discussed the secret process of No. 5 manufacture withheld from public view.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John W. Mallett
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Schaefer
New Jersey
Dr. Schaefer
Fuller
Injunction Restraints Cox in Bias Case
Cincinnati Ohio March 23 George B Coxs attorney won a temporary injunction from the circuit court restraining Judge Gierman of the common pleas court from proceeding with the Cox case. The injunction stays all action until the writ of mandamus is decided on whether Coxs affidavit of bias against Gorman will remove the judge from the case.
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Cincinnati
George B Cox
Circuit Court
Gierman
Court of Common Press
Cox
Chas. Hunt
the Common Pleas
Gorman
Queen & Crescent strike unsettled amid Washington talks
In Cincinnati on March 23 the Queen & Crescent situation remained unchanged as Vice-President Powell and General Manager Baker conferred with President Finley in Washington. Brotherhood officers in Oakdale Tenn and a national strike rumor involving the Southern Railway circulated. Carter warned the spread would not bring in the full federation. Gillespie Illinois saw ten National Guard companies return home after the miners delayed a work decision.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Powell
Baker
Railroad
Washington
W. W. Finley
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Oakdale
Tenn
Southern Railway
Carter
Brotherhood
Southern Federation
Southern Railway System
Gillespie
Ilinois National Guard
Beald
Drilling Resumes at Fort Crockett After Rain
Fort Crockett in Galveston Texas resumes drilling amid an inch of mud on the ground. Soldiers perform three hours of vigorous company and battalion formation drill. No confirmation yet on reports of an agent offering desertion to join Madero's army.
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Fort Crockett
Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Madero
Bloodhounds Track Robbers After Post Office Safe Dynamite
Bloodhounds from Lancaster were brought to Gahanna to trace five robbers who early today dynamited the post office safe and obtained a small sum and stamps valued at $75. No blood trace appeared after a citizen posse battle in which one robber was thought wounded.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Loncaster
Gahanna
United States Faces Question Over Neutrality Enforcement
Washington reports officials weigh if stopping provisions to Mexico and firing on American troops over a border dispute exceeds authority. State Department says shipments in ordinary commerce are lawful. other agencies align on international law. In Sinaloa famine threat grows as food runs short and farms halt, with many Americans leaving Culiacan and Governor Redo’s resignation rumored.
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Washington
United States
Preidio
Texas
Mexico
State Department
Treasury Justice and War
War Departments
Culiacan
Sinaloa
el Paso
Diego Redo
Redo
Mexico City
Diaz
To Protect the Women from Mexican Raiders in Boquillas
Reports say women and children in Boquillas Texas are being congregated at the Chisos and Terlingua mines for safety from Mexican raiders until troops can reach Mara thon. Troops left this morning. two days’ march ahead. Hermosillo in Danger follows, with Cananea insurgent leader Juan Cabral moving 225 men toward Carbo station northeast of Hermosillo. Diaz Must Step Down is declared by Capt. Shirbourne J. Hopkins who says Madero funds the revolution. Diaz lacks loyal forces and faces widespread sedition.
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el Paso
Texas
Boquillas
Chishos
Terlingua
Marathon
Hermosillo
Agua Prieta
Mexico
Douglas
Ariz
Juan Cabral
Cananea
Carbo
Southern Pacific
Sonora
Pae Paco
Lorenzo Torres
Turin
Diaz
New Orleans
Shirbourne J. Hopkins
Washington
Madero
Guatemala City
Cabrera
Capt. Hopkins
Standard Oil Company
Gustavo Madero
Francisco I. Madero
Jimantour
Former Mayor Tom L Johnson Improves After Liver Cirrhosis
Cleveland, March 23. The condition of former Mayor Tom L Johnson, in a dangerous state for ten days due to cirrhosis of the liver, continues to improve. He had a restful night and is expected to be able to sit up soon.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
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