United States Seizes War Munitions Bound for Mexico
Washington reports the seizure of five hundred rifles and 20 000 rounds of ammunition bound for Madero held at Fogle Passa, signaling limits on arms crossing the line. Reports say federals near Torreon and Escalon win, while El Paso braced for guards to protect Juarez. Mormon colonies south of Juarez resist Mexican looters. colonists remain armed and defiant.
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Mexico
Washington, D. C
Madero
Ojinaga
Fogle Passa
Orozco
Steever
el Paso
Yatt
Texas
Congress
War Department
Juarez
Torreon
Escalon
Jiminez
Harrass
Colonia Dublan
Colonia Juarez
Colonia Diaz
New Casas Crandes
Ice Gorge Threatens Edgemont Route In Powder River
One hundred feet of Burlington track two miles west of Edgemont was washed out early today as a massive ice gorge forms in the Powder River. The gorge ten miles above Arvada is expected to break soon, with continued warmth threatening thousands of tons of ice and a dangerous downstream path. The situation remains critical.
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Gillette
Wyo
Burlington
Edgemont
Powder River
Arvada
Mandot Defeats Moran in Eight Round Bout
Joe Mandot of New Orleans won a decision over Owen Moran in eight rounds before the National Athletic Club in Memphis Tennessee. Also tonight Joe Jeanette heavyweight outclassed Griff Jones with the referee stopping the bout in the fourth to save a knockout.
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Memphis
Tenn
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Owen Moran
National Athletic Club
New York
Joe Jeannette
Griff Jones
Old Man Injured in Capitol Basement Fall
Tim Morran, a longtime worker in the capital’s vault area, was seriously injured yesterday when he slipped on a plank and fell on basement stairs. He suffered a deep head wound that required twelve stitches and he was taken to St. John’s Hospital for treatment.
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Tim Morran
Mr.Morran
St. John’s Hospital
Owners May Divert Stream
Supreme court rules landowners along a river cannot object to changes in current caused by downstream riparian owners. The Henry Schodde estate in Idaho was not entitled to damages after an irrigation dam on the Snake River altered water flow.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court Today
Henry Schodde
Idaho
Snake River
Floods and Train Shutdowns Hit Midwest and South
Reports from Omaha Nebraska and multiple states describe record floods and rail disruption. The Missouri and Mississippi rivers swell past historic marks with crests near eight feet, washing out lines and stranding trains. Residents evacuate, move goods to higher ground, and embankments are reinforced as water overwhelms towns from Illinois to Kentucky.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Fremont
Wikhorn
St. Louis
Mississippi
Cairo
Calry
Ex-official ejected from Sheridan mayor’s office
Sheridan April 1 Dr Earl Whedon former city treasurer and last election candidate for state treasurer forcibly left the mayor’s office after he accused Mayor Kutcher of lying during a dispute over a state examiner report showing seven dollars due to the city The intervention of Commissioner Canfield and Patrolman Thomas ended the confrontation.
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Sheridan
Earl Whedon
Kutcher
Dogs After the Allens in Hillsville Chase
Blood hounds tracked Simon Allen and Wesley Edwards in Hillsville Virginia until rain spoiled the scent. Detectives say overnight information will renew the search and put the dogs back on the fugitives.
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Hillsville
Simon Allen
Wesley Edwards
Allen
Denver minister Rader accused in election bribery
Rev Rader a pioneer Denver minister and Methodist conference member was arrested for bribery in connection with a local election over saloon licenses. He allegedly paid James Franklin to stay away until after the vote, and he declares the arrest a frame up by opponents of prohibition.
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Evans
Colo
Heyv
J. R. Rader
Denver
Methodist Conference
James Franklin
Raders
AntiSaloon League
Socialists choose Indianapolis for national convention
A referendum in Indianapolis on April 1 decided the Socialist national convention will be held in Indianapolis rather than Oklahoma City. The convention will convene May 12.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Socialist National Convention
Oklahoma City
Shackelford Confirmed as Denver Assessor by Board Vote
Denver board of supervisors approved Joel W. Shackelford as city assessor by a five to two vote in a special session called by Mayor Robert W. Speer. One dissenter argued that Harry J. Arnold had a right to the office, while another objected to Shackelford over his support for the Sommers taxation system.
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Denver
Colo
Board of Supervisors
Joel W. Shackelford
Robert W. Speer
John B. McGaurgna
Harry J. Arnold
George J. Kindel
Shackelford
Shackelford Stofn
Sommers
Chamber of Commerce
Death Hill Fort Dares Young Officer Zimmerman dies
Lieut D R Zimmerman aged 30 dies at Fort Russell after an appendicitis attack two weeks earlier. A United States Military Academy graduate of 1946 he served mainly with Battery TB and the regimental staff, earning respect among officers and men. (Continued on Page 2).
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D. R. Zimmerman
Fort Russell
Zimmerman
Zimmeman
Center Point
Iowa
United States Military Academy
Th Cavalry
Zimmerman & True Man
Borah Homestead Bill Approved By West Desires
Washington April 1 The conference on the three year homestead bill favors enactment with no amendments West leaders expect a formal report to Congress. Senators Chamberlain Smoot and Jones and Representatives Mondell Fervis and Taylor plan to meet for a formality, with the bill granting homesteaders title to land three years after entry, applying to existing and future claims, and removing mineral exclusions.
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Washington, D. C
Chamberlain, Smoot
Jones
Mondell
Wyo
Ming
Fervis
Oklahoma
Taylor
Colorado
Hhyvemg
Miners Lose Million As Coal Strike Spreads
Indianapolis April 1 Four hundred thousand miners are out of work as wage contracts expire. The industry faces a loss of more than one million tons of coal and a million dollars in wages. Bituminous and anthracite talks continue with plans for referendums and resumption in key districts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
White
Cleveland
Philadelphia
National
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Inana
Almole
Rocky Mountain States
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tolay
Champ Clark for President In 1912 predictions
Trustheads by Clyde H. Tavenner argues Champ Clark would become president in 1912. The piece recalls predictions dating to 1909 noting Clark's forthright, honest stance and lack of strong industry ties shaping voter support.
Winners of Victrolas to be notified this afternoon
Delayed arrival on the railroad affects the announcement. The Cheyenne contest and subscription offers were mentioned, with details expected to arrive later as rail delays continue to disrupt notices and prize distributions.
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Wolters
Termon
Waehoork
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