State Examiner cites high road costs in Wyoming counties
State Examiner I C Newlin reports 1913 road and bridge expenses total 86 485 91 dollars, over a dollar per day per county, comprising 29 4 percent of county costs and 95 percent of officials' expenditures. He notes lax supervision and incompetence by road supervisors and cites new courthouses and county offices boosting costs, with Lincoln county singled out for excess.
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J. C. Newlin
Carey
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Lacic
Goshen
Not Springs
Falls
Hot Springs
Sheridan
Niobrara
Lincoln
Platte
I. C. Newlin
State Examiner
Rome at a standstill as martial law looms over strike
Rome mobilizes the entire capital with 75 000 troops and additional units as a general strike threatens. Over 100 000 workers quit, gathering at Piazza del Popolo to denounce the government in orderly protests.
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Rome
Protecs
Plaga del Popolo
Labus
Mayo Named New Commander of Atlantic Fleet in Mexican Waters
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo is designated by Secretary Daniels to succeed Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty in the fourth division of the Atlantic Fleet. Mayo, renowned for twenty years of sea service, begins his command with his flag on the battleship Connecticut off Mexico.
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Henry T. Mayo
Daniels
Frank E. Beatty
Clark
Oregon
North Pacific
Caribbean
Admiral Mayo
Navy Department
Mare Island Navy Yard
Naval War College
Newport
Connecticut
Mexico
Jumping deaths in Clarksburg fire at Lowe and Union Bank buildings
In Clarksburg West Virginia a early day blaze swept the Lowe four story building and gutted the Union Bank ten story structure. Three missing believed dead and three fatally injured from jumping. Dozens rescued or escaped as smoke and flames trapped occupants.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Street
Lowe
Union Bank
Butta
Tno
Une
Boatmen's Bank
A Woon
Elvb
Caines
Arrest Made in Calumet Disaster Fire Panic
Milwaukee on March 9 reports a Milwaukee man arrested for starting the Red Jacket fire panic that killed wives and children of copper country strikers. Lew Ritchie, a Byrne detective, made the arrest and rushed the suspect to Calumet, Mich, but would not reveal the prisoner's name. Authorities at municipal and federal levels were not notified.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Calumet
Mich
Lew Ritchie
Byrne
Biny
Bryan Seeks Word On Vergara Case From Officials
Two U S government departments seek definite word on how the body of Clemente Vergara, an American horse dealer, was recovered near Hidalgo Mexico. A consul at Nuevo Laredo said the body was found and details would come by mail. Reports that Texas Rangers brought the body are unconfirmed. The White House and War Department request reports by wire.
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Washington
United States
Clemente Vergara
Hidalgo
Mexico
State Department
Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
Texas Rangers
Colyuitt
Bryan
War Department
Bliss
el Paso
Relief From Storms Promised Eastern States
Washington reports a week of bracing weather with generally fair skies across the storm battered regions. The weather bulletin says no major storm is chartered to cross the country though a moderate disturbance will pass the middle west midweek and the eastern states by Friday with light precipitation in the north.
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Washington
Fall Lists Mexico Victims as Senate Debates Intervention
Senator Evnato y Fall of New Mexico charged that over 100 Americans and other foreigners have been killed or outraged during Mexico's three year revolution. He urged nonwar intervention to protect non combatants, presenting a victim list with names and dates.
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Washington
Mexico
Senate
Evnatoy Fall
Republican
New Mexico
Fall
Purcea
Degerth
Henton
T Villa
United States
Texas
Villa
Chihuahua
Benton
Bhiveley
Beijing
Edycator Sheppard
Moody Church Fire Rips Chicago Institute Dormitory
A blaze at Moody Church in Chicago forces 75 girls from dormitories to flee in nightgowns as police and fire crews battle the flames. No serious injuries reported though several residents suffered shock. damage estimated at eighteen thousand dollars to the church and some adjoining rooms.
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Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Moody
Large portion of Hulett destroyed by flames
Fire of unknown origin last night in Hulett Wyoming destroyed two hotels a pool hall and a barber shop in the town center causing property losses of about 25000 dollars. Wind shifted preventing further damage to the business district.
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Hulett
Wec
West Named U S Senator From Georgia To Fill Bacon Seat
William Stanley West of Valdosta Ga has been appointed by Governor Slaton to fill the late Senator Bacon seat in Georgia. West, 65, is a lawyer with Georgia legislative experience who pledged to support President Wilson and oppose the late senator's policies.
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William Stanley West
Valgorta
Joe Slaton
United States
Georgia
Bacon
Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Ieland
Hale
Maine
Weat
Supreme Court Declines Review of Iron Workers Dynamiters
The Supreme Court refused to review penitentiary sentences for Frank M. Ryan and 29 others linked to the Iron Workers dynamite conspiracy. Confessions of Ortie McManigal and James B. McNamara formed the basis of convictions for transporting dynamite in interstate commerce. Original trial in Indianapolis followed by appellate affirmation in Chicago.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Frank M. Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Association
Kern
Iron Workers
Los Angeles Times
Ortie McManigal
James B. McNamara
Indianapolis
Federal Court
Chicago
Hayes to Again Be Secretary Treasurer of Typographical Union
J W Hayes secretary treasurer of the International Typographical Union will be chosen again for the post in a referendum election set for May 4 at international headquarters. By laws require fifty locals to nominate a candidate and women who opposed Hayes did not reach this threshold. Charles B Hawkes and Mara den G scott, both of New York abroad No were nominated for president.
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Endianapolis
Litl
J. W. Hayes
International Typographical Union
Tinternational
Haye
Charles B. Hawkes
Maraden G.scott
New York
Seven Dead From Toxin Treatment In Los Angeles
Seven persons are dead and another dying at a Los Angeles county hospital from Neo Salverseg toxin administered via coated tubes. The toxin, linked to Dr. Paul Birlich of Frankfurt, Germany, was given to eight patients with blood diseases on Saturday afternoon. Four died by Saturday midnight, three died on Sunday, and the eighth survived. Hospital officials suspect a basic change after the toxin was sealed in Frankfurt.
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Los Angeles
Los Atgeles County
Paul Birlich
Oat Frankfort
Germany
Prankfort
Supreme Court Delays Key Railroad Rulings Until April Recess
Washington March 9 The Supreme Court did not decide any major railroad cases today and will likely adjourn from March 12 until after the Easter recess in April.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kinley Tener Moves to Lead National League as Governor
Governor John Kinley Tener of Pennsylvania, a longtime baseball executive and former player, becomes head of the National League with a $25,000 salary. A former banker and political figure, Tener rose from early clerical work to executive roles in organized baseball.
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John Kinley Tener
Ennsylvania
Tener
Federals
Pennsylvania
Wrver
B.ack
Congressional Timber
County Tyrone
B'Gorrah
Charlorol
Militia Guard Special Train For Kelley Back to Frisco
Sacramento reports three militia companies and 700 unemployed men guarded as a special train is formed to remove Gen chat Kelley and his followers from the city. One hundred deputies sworn in. state help limited to failure of local authorities. Unemployed ring leader warned crowd to stand firm as deputies move in.
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Sacramento
Cal
Kelley
Chivene
Sance
Tront
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific
Stockton
By Pointe
Vielenoa
Viers
Ely Hum
Leranee
Jerre Roughneck Toadale
Odie
Nevada
Wilson Grants Case Of Sockeye Salmon Invasion
March 9 report notes a sockeye salmon packet sent to President Wilton for salmon day on March 13. A shipment of Chinook salmon arrived at the White House, packed last summer. Thirty railroads agreed to feature salmon on travel day March 14 and numerous hotels and clubs plan promotions.
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Wilton
White House
Fire kills over thirty at Missouri Athletic Club building
A deadly blaze in downtown St. Louis at the Missouri Athletic Club and Boatmen's Bank damaged a seven story structure. At least seven bodies recovered, 14 injured hospitalized, and 23 to 29 others unaccounted. Fire officials search with lights as investigators seek cause amid reports of explosions.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Athletic Club
Swingley
Hoatmen's Imnk
Boatsmens Bank
Met Wateran
Government to study public reaction on telegraph and telephone takeover
Postmaster General Burleson said opinions of authorities and affected corporate officials would be sought before a final decision on government acquisition of telegraph and telephone systems. A provisional bill draft exists, but ownership stance remains undecided pending input.
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Washington
Postmaeter
Burleson
Economlete
Government of Telegraph and Telephone Systems
Govden
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Mexican
Vergara
STATE
WAR Departments
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Huerta
Roecipienta
Blaze
Buccesson
Senator Bacon
Keen
Wilson
Hays
Typographical Union
Toxin Treatnen
Pital
Solic
Sockeyye Salmon
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