Bloody Tong War Threatens Chinatown Communities
San Francisco reports a looming tong war after a series of late night slayings across Sacramento Oakland and San Francisco. Five Kim Lum members were shot by Bing Kong affiliates at a temple injuring several, with killings spanning Willie Wong Lee Sun Tom Lung Yee Chow Wo and others. Police deploy plainclothes officers to Chinatown amid rising violence fears.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chinatown
Sacramento
Oakland
Bing Kong Society
Kim Lum Society
Chee Kung Tong
Wong Hong
Fuey Som
Lee Sun
Tom Lung
Yee Chow Wo
Kim Lume
Fred
Tong
Great Welcome for Sec Knox in Caracas
Secretary of State Knox arrived in Caracas on March 22 and received a massive popular welcome during his Latin American tour. The city declared holidays, decorated streets, and thousands lined the way as Gen Manuel Matos greeted him at the depot. A reception with President Gomes followed, and a grand fireworks display capped the visit.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Knox
Oo Knox
Manuel Matos
Gomes
Presifehl Gomes
Lindbergh proposes US government overhaul plan
Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota unveiled a radical proposal to abolish the Senate and the Vice Presidency. It would reduce the House to 300 members and create a powerful committee at large with 15 year terms, able to block bills from reaching the president without a two thirds house vote.
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House
Minnesota
Man Atottom
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Lindborgh
Reid Bests Young Attell in Fiercest Local Fight
In Albuquerque on March 2 Harry Reid of Aspen scored a newspaper decision over Abe Attell of Dallas in a fierce bout. Both fighters pressed hard and the referee ruled a draw after a desperate finish.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Harry Reide
Aspen
Y Ing
Abe Attell
Dallas
Texas
Reide
Flood Ravages Pittsburgh Area Rivers
One person dead and several injured as floods along the Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio rivers cause heavy damage and widespread suffering. Estimated losses exceed a million dollars as many plants and coal mines halt operations, leaving thousands unemployed. River stage reached 27 feet at midnight and is expected to crest near 28 feet before daylight.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Monongahella
Ohio
La Follette to Stamping Country on Campaign
In Washington on March 22 La Follette announced a speaking tour to cover the territory until the last delegate is chosen. He praised the North Dakota race as a clean-cut fight and warned against surrendering the Progressive movement to soft-shell progressives and renitionaries.
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Washington, D.C
la Follette
North Dakota
Washington
Federals Defeat Rebels Near Jiminez in Prolonged Battle
Report from Mexico City says 500 Federal troops under General Aubert defeated 1,800 rebels led by General Salazar twenty miles south of Jiminez. Heavy losses on both sides and a five hour siege with machine guns before a Federal rout. Government offices anticipate a major victory soon.
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Mexico City
Aubert
Salazer
Jiminez
Imines
Revolution Rampant Down In Paraguay
Telegrams report revolutionists in control of Aguavion and President Pena with most officials taking refuge. Argentine ships and asylum in foreign legations are mentioned as responses to the upheaval.
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Buenos Ayres
Para-guayan
Aguavion
Pena
Last Meeting of Tuberculosis Exhibit At Cheyenne
The final Tuberculosis exhibit gathering drew a large crowd in Cheyenne. Speakers included Dr J F Daw state veterinarian on bovine tuberculosis and meat inspection, Dr Geo P Johnson on surgical relief from TB and bone TB, and Rev Father O Ry an of Denver on fighting the disease.
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United States
Dalines Wand
g@ohnson
Geo. P. Johnason
Johnson
Wyoming Beer Drinkers On The Decrease
Federal revenue agents report fewer beer drinkers in Wyoming and Colorado after 1911. Tax declines in spirits and cigars offset by corporation taxes keep Denver receipts near a million dollars. August shows a rare beer uptick, with July–February losses.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Federal
Revenue Department
Denver
Internal Revenue Office
Washington
Strike Averted In Fall River Mills Labor Pact
Members of the Fall River mill workers vote to accept a ten percent wage increase. about thirty five thousand operatives will be affected as plans to strike are abandoned. The decision follows leaders in the Fall River area and ends threatened industrial action.
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Fall River
Maga
Mareh Ge
Pall River
Milla
Asquith Fails to End Strike. Conference Set on Monday
Premier Asquith failed to secure a speedy settlement between owners and miners. A Monday conference will bring representatives of employers and new labour leaders to narrow day wage disputes. Starvation and fund shortages threaten industrial Britain as workers face welfare cuts. in Burslem 40000 potters are strained by church relief.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Burslem
Staffordshire
Potteries
Eloven Dave
English Writer Joins Hunt as Allen Gang Suspect Captured
Sidna Edwards a tall rugged mountaineer aged 22 is arrested in Hillsville on murder charges after being found asleep in an empty mountain house. Detectives say the Allen Gang slaughtered the Carroll County court on March 4 and posses press on in the hills seeking the gang. Governor Mann denies hearing any plea offer from the Allens for second degree murder.
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Hideville
Ase
Sidna Edwards
Allen Kang
Desperadoes
Carroll County
Edwards
Hillsville
Ramora
Allens
Mann
Windstorm Ravages North Texas and Oklahoma Oil Fields
A severe windstorm swept through North Texas and South Oklahoma last night causing extensive damage. Estimated losses reach about 150000 dollars, with significant impact on oil fields in Treetra Texas.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Oklahoma
Ileetra
United States Declines Mexican War Material Export Ban
Taft and his cabinet decided that exports of food clothing dry foods and hardware to Mexico do not fall within the proclamation forbidding munitions of war. The move signals continued noninterference in Mexican trade despite tensions.
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Washington
Mexico
Taft
Peadlock Continues In New Mexico Senate Standoff
In Santa Fe on March 22 the legislature failed to produce a choice for the two United States Senators after a fourth ballot. The deadlock appears to be indefinite as members remain unable to agree on candidates.
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New Mexico
Sunta Fe
United States
Special Prizes Drive State Contest Ambitions
A fractured notice touts special prizes as worth hard work and urges contestants to strive for victory in a statewide event. It promises pride and a lasting record of ambition and effort, with a note that details continue on page six.
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Hoge
Unions Blocked by Espionage in Steel Industry
Special correspondence examines Edward Porritt’s view of the American Steel Corporation and its tariff stance. It notes persistent union suppression through espionage, foreign labor competition, and manipulation of tariffs to shield steel profits and weaken organized labor.
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State Launder
Washington
Marehga
Edward Porritt
Quarterly Review
of London
American Steel Corporation
Mr. Porritt
Ways and Means
Europe
Maxguire
Guinong
Mdis
Coal dealers to be investigated in Northwest
Washington D C March 2 The department of Justice contemplates an investigation into the past role of coal dealers in the Northwest They are charged with combining to maintain a high price in violation of the Sherman law cooperation among the dealers was alleged by the department of justice in the notice.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Juytion
North- West
Hue Tee
Two U S Senators to be elected March 26
Phoenix report states that senators Mark Smith of Tucson and Mowry W. Asburn of Prescott, both Democrats, will be formally elected March 26. The source text is garbled but identifies the two named individuals and the election date.
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Phoenis
Aric
United States
Mark Smith
Tucson
Mowry W. Asburn
Prescott
Democrata
Pxeecdt
Arraueeniunyr
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