Vassar Graduate Held by Villa Forcible Seizure
Miss Josefine Canaliza, 22, daughter of a Mexican landowner educated at Vassar, is held aboard the steamer Santiago by Major Antonio Tovar at La Paz. Tovar abducted her, shot two ranch retainers, and sailed north along the coast as her father appeals for aid.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Antonio Tovar
Villa
la Paz
California
Josefine Canaliza
Santiago
Jacinto Canaiza
Flying Squadron Speakers Draw Crowds in Cheyenne
The second day of the Flying Squadron campaign featured four major talks by Dr. Ira Landrigh and Dr. Carolyn H Geisel plus music by Fred Butler. The Cheyenne meetings at Capitol Avenue theater mark the end of this leg with today’s sessions led by Hon. J Frank Hanly and associates from Massachusetts and Illinois. Vera Mullin soprano joins as soloist with Mr Porter on piano as the campaign moves to its Cap Avenue venue.
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Ira Landrih
Carolyn H. Geisel
Fred Butler
Alice Neilwan
Cheyenne
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Frank Hanley
America
John B. Lewis
Mass
Oliver W. Se Ae Silinola
J. Frank Hanly
Massachusetts
Oliver Wayne Stewart
Illinois
Middle West
Vera K. Mullin
Capitol Avenue
Winchester
Ind
Mr. Porter
Marion
Testimony From South Urges Nation-Wide Prohibition
Dr. Ira Landrith argues in an evening address that the drying west and youth should back nationwide Prohibition. He links local and statewide measures to a larger goal and says abolition of alcohol must be spoken against by the continent of America. He ties liquor slavery to African slavery and asserts southern influence can drive national policy.
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Ira Landrith
America
White House
The Business of Home and the Drink Question
Dr Getsel argues the home backs women in preserving the family and preventing a saloon dominated economy. She condemns alcohol as medicine and urges government action to protect mothers and children, citing medical success without alcohol. Continues on page two.
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Dr. Getsel
America
Easter Weather Forecast Across Regions Promises Clear Afternoon
In Washington on April 3 the forecast calls for fair skies and warm air for Easter Sunday in most regions. Only New England and New York areas may see lingering rain and strong winds. Forecasters expect improving conditions with clearing skies later in the day after morning showers.
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Washington
Rock Mountains
New England
New York
Hatteras
Army officers recalled from Germany amid Morgan's big move
Five American army officers attached to the German military force as observers were ordered by cable to return to the United States at once. They had planned to stay in Europe through the war’s end, with Lieut Col Joseph F Kuhn remaining as military attache in Berlin. The officers affected include Maj Clarence C Williams, Maj Dwight B E Aultman, Capt Samuel D Rockenbach, Capt Wilson B Burtt, and Capt Samuel Tf Shartle.
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Berlin
United States
Europe
Joseph F. Kuhn
Engineers
George T. Langhorne
Germany
Clarence C. Williama
Ordnance Department
Dwight BE. Aultman
Field Artillery
Samuel D. Rockenbach
Cavalry
Wilson B. Burtt
Infantry
Samuel Tf. Shartle
Coast Artillery
Health guards urged as war ends to curb disease spread
Washington reports Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns that after the war the United States must expand its health guards in Europe to prevent epidemics like typhus and cholera from entering the country. He notes that while immediate risk is low, immigration after the war will require tighter port inspections and quarantines.
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Washington
America
Europe
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
United States
Serbia
Dr. Blue
France
Naples
Otaupie
Steel Mills Reopen in Chicago Area Hubs
Nearly 10 000 workers are employed today in Chicago Heights steel mills marking a return to full activity since early year shutdowns. Gary and South Chicago plants also boosted employment with hundreds more, as Central Locomotive and Car Works added 4 000 workers in two shifts for the first time since December. Calumet Steel, Chicago Packumatte, Cannady-Mio, and American Manganese Stew also expanded output and staffing.
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Chicago
Chicago Heights
Gary
Central Locomotive and Car Works
Deceber
Calumet Steel Company
Chicago Pacumatte Too) Company
Cannady-Mio Works
American Manganese Stew Company
Professors censured for their speech by Harvard dean
Cambridge April 3. Dean Briggs of Harvard censures American professors for spelling and usage. He says they imitate Josh Billings and Noah Webster and that until college officials improve written and spoken English, the English of many worthy boys will not be correct or idiomatic.
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Cambridge
Mass
Dean Briggs
Harvard
Josh Billings
Noah Webster
Divorced Woman Gagged Robbed by Intruder in Denver
Mrs. John P. Hammill, divorced wife of Dr. Hammill, says a masked man entered her father's home at Mast Alameda and gagged her with a stocking. He tied her hands, threatened her life, and fled through a window after assaulting her and tossing her child aside. The incident occurred early this morning.
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Denver
John P. Hammill
England
Mast
Alameda
Burglar's Guide Book Draws Attention
Washington observes Uncle Santo publishing text books for tracksmen. Dr Charles Edward Munroe notes government experiments and bulletins are more popular with burglars than officials. His latest bulletin on gate and vault layouts is called the Burglar's Guide.
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Washington
Uncle Santo
Charles Edward Munroe
Bie
Joffre Predicts Quick End To War Amid Kaiser Plans Defense
Paris dispatch from April 3 reports General Joffre predicting swift Allied victory as the Kaiser plans a major push. German forces totaling about 1.5 million are described massed near Dinan and along fronts from Verdun to the Argonne with heavy corps and reserves. A thaw and sudden zero weather complicate mountain routes while Austrian and Russian positions show progress.
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London
Dinan
Warine
Chpeniugen
Thearger
Fils
German Empire
von Fesslch
Xueude
Woubde
von Hulow
Von
von Palkenhayn
Vola Michova
Smolnis
Paris
Great Battle Shapes War's Fate on Twenty Mile Front
Reports from Tuasilin y describe a vast clash along a twenty mile line from Vola Mkhova eastward as great armies engage on the fey hills. The invasion remains unresolved with a possible early end to the European war, while heavy fighting and extensive fortifications stall progress near Metso Lalu and Lupkowey.
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Carene
Vola Mkhova
Tuasilin Y
le Bow
Lupkowey
Evacuations and battles reported across Europe and Canada
Dispatches from London describe a decisive Carpathian clash with Ruendan forces pushing toward Austrian lines amid harsh winter conditions. In Belleville, Canada, 100 new arrivals threaten to return home after a meningitis report, while Rome notes Austrian base fortifications near Pola and heightened mobilization as supplies are requisitioned.
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Belleville
Ont
Rome
Poly
Woing
Trieste
Pola 'E Telmg
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