Rebel Defeat Reported At Torreon Bombardment Ongoing
Dispatches from Juarez El Paso and Mexico City relay claims of Villa abandoning a storm assault on Torreon and continuing bombardment to force Velasco’s surrender. Reports cite defeats near Monclova and Torreon setbacks with thousands killed or wounded and rebels retreating toward Escalon.
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Juarez
Villa
Torreon
Chao
Comez Palaico
Mexico City
Mexica War Office
Bermejillo
War Office
Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Mex
Gomez Palicio
Escalon
Tor
Primary vote totals in Frostburg reveal weak turnout
In Frostburg the Republican primary drew little interest with about 900 registered voters. Mayor candidate John G. Merrbach received 174 votes while Council contenders Griffith Hughes 152, Wm. J. Crowe 146, Josiah Ford 135, George Thomas 74, and John W. Sterry 72.
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Frostburg
John G. Merrbach
Griffith Hughes
Wm. J. Crowe
Josiah Ford
George Thomas
John W. Sterry
Frostburg Election Fights Over Tax Amendment
Citizens meet at Stern's to form a ticket with Stern Hi lig Sullivan and Kroll for mayor and council. Democrats nominate Stern Frey Wills and Willison. The key issue is a charter amendment to raise the tax rate, with a citizens and taxpayers association opposing and aiming to push for fair assessments to fund city needs. The three tickets compete as Frostburg heads into a lively two weeks of campaigning.
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Citizens
Stern
Philip Hilig
William P. Sullivan
Conrad Kroll
Sullivan
Hartig
Kroll
M Gorge Stern
Adolph Frey
Gustavus Wills
George Willison
Frostburg
Burg
State legislature adopts unit system for Senate elections
Annapolis March 27 The House passed the unit system bill after the Senate approval last week pushing it to the governor for signature. Democrats largely supported it with Republicans mostly opposing. Allegany reps Bruce Reinhart voted yes while Gannett Fisher and Herpich voted no in a 65 to 35 House vote. A separate measure by Senator Maloy seeks to allow Socialist, Labor and Progressive parties to nominate by petition if the current law omits them.
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Senate
House
Allegany County
Representa
Tion
Messrs
Bruce and
Reinhart
Organization
Democrats
Gannett
Fisher
Herpich
Maloy
Frostburg Water Bond Bill Advances in Maryland Legislature
In Annapolis Frostburg faces a $125,000 water system bond authorization while Senate moves a bank stock taxation method and rate fix for county city and municipal uses. The oyster bill, now Shepherd bill, gains governor endorsed amendments to ease provisions for lessees and oyster culture supporters.
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Senate
Ogden
Maryland
Thieves Steal El Greco Paintings in Toledo
Three priceless El Greco paintings were stolen from churches and museums in Toledo. The government was notified and King George's secret service staff were dispatched to pursue the thieves. The Burial of the Count of Orgaz hung in Santo Tomeo Church for centuries.
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Madrid
Spain
el Greco
Toledo
King George's Secret Service
Count of Orgas
Decree Restores Long Distance Phone Competition Bell Cases
In Portlaw Oregon on March 27 a federal decree dissolves an illegal Sherman Act monopoly and restores competition in long distance telephone service across the Pacific Coast. The order widens the independent carrier role and imposes legal safeguards on the Bell Companies led by AT&T and affiliates including Pacific Telephone and Telegraph and Pacific State Telegraph and Telephone.
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Portlaw
Ore
Pacific Coast
United States
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Pacific State Telegraph and Telephone Company
Bell Companies
England Faces Cabinet Crisis After Dual Meetings
Premier As quith summoned a second cabinet gathering in London after an earlier session. A ministerial crisis is believed imminent as ministers rushed from the House of Commons to the Prime Minister's residence following the morning cabinet council.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Quiet in Depew as strike dispute nears settlement
Depew New York March 27 peace reigned as developments in the forenoon bolstered belief that Gould plant officials and the strikers would reach an early settlement in the ongoing disagreement.
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Depew
N. Y
Gould
First Ohio State alumni convention underway in Columbus
Columbus Ohio March 27 the first annual convention of Ohio State University organizations of alumni and former students opens here today and continues tomorrow. Loyal students lead active campaign to promote the university's interests and readiness for commencement.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Neral
Grocer Receives Payment Scheme Ends With Arrest
Arthur Simonson an elevator operator tried to pay his bill without money. He held a gun and forced grocer Charles W. Karris to sign a receipt for 27.50 at a corner saloon. Simonson began a two month sentence in the House of Correction.
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Chicago
Arthur Simonson
House of Correction
Simonson
Charles W. Karris
Karris
Pennsylvanian Conductor Fined After West Elizabeth Blockade
A Pennsylvanian railroad conductor was fined 25 for blocking street traffic for two hours after an air hose burst on his speeding train. Two following trains were halted, flagging by unknown persons. Rail officials expect freight traffic to normalize within 24 hours as ten crews were dispatched. Also reported, the Grand National Steeplechase in Liverpool features Cavero owned by Oscar Lewisohn, with 62 entries including last year’s winner Covercoat and the new color carry by Twelfth Lancer under National Hunt rules.
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Pittsburg
West Elizabeth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Liverpool
America
Oscar Lewisohn
Cavero
Victor
Sirharles Assheton-Smith
His Majesty
Lancer
Gordon Institute Honors Founder at Founder's Day
Hon. Sam Hewett of Atlanta will deliver the principal address at Gordon Institute in Barnesville Georgia for Founder's Day exercises honoring the founder, the late Charles EF Lambdon, with faculty students and friends in attendance.
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Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Sam Hewett
Atlanta
Charles EF. Lambdon
Special Sundaes at Washington Candy Kitchen
The Washington Candy Kitchen offers Sundaes made from exactly fresh fruits served in a palatable refreshing style. All confectionery is pure and wholesome. Advertisement.
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Washington Candy Kitchen
Final Briefs Filed as Thaw Extradition Case Advances
In Concord New Hampshire March 27 Harry K Thaw filed his final brief against extradition in Federal Court William Travers Jerome has also filed his final brief Judge Aldrich may set a date for the final hearing and a decision on the habeas corpus petition Thaw attorneys argue New Yorks plan to return Thaw to Matteawan is a misuse of extradition laws If extradition is refused and New York appeals Thaw would be entitled to bail as of right
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Concord
N. H
Harry K
Thaw
William Travers Jerome
Aldrich
New York
Matteawan
New Orleans Man Raps American Sugar Company Monopoly
Donelson Caffery of New Orleans, son of the late Louisiana senator, presented a memorial to President Wilson urging a probe into the sugar industry. He claims competition has been exterminated by the company’s ruthless tactics.
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Washington
Donelson Caffery
New Orleans
Senator Caffery
Louisiana
Wilson
Frostburg Club Plans Pitcher Import For 1914 Season
Frostburg Baseball Club members met at St. Cloud Hotel to organize for the coming year and to consider importing one or two pitchers. Officers elected were William Jenkins as president, Edward Lyons as secretary, and Thomas G. Wilson as treasurer. Uniforms are gray with red trim and red sweaters. A follow up meeting is set for next week for more news amid fan talk that Mountain City aims to win the 1914 pennant regardless of others’ success.
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Frostburg Baseball Club
St. Cloud
Dillon
William Jenkins
Edward Lyons
Thomas G. Wilson
Frostburg
Mountain City
Judges Set to Rule on Citizenship Applications Tomorrow
Allegany County circuits prepare for Naturalization Day with 20 first papers ready for final examination. Chief Judge A. Hunter Boyd and Associate Judge Robert R. Henderson expected on the bench as applicants seek to become U S citizens. Final exams are held on the last Saturdays of September and March each year.
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A. Hunter Boyd
Robert R. Henderson
The
United States
Court of
Allegany County
Senate trims bill then rejects conference report on labor stats
In Washington on March 27 the Senate reduced the Bureau of Labor Statistics appropriation from 30000 to 8000 before voting down the conference report on the urgent deficiency bill by 209 to 152. The House then voted almost unanimously to insist on its disagreement with the report.
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Washington
Senate
Bureau of Labor Statistics
House
Levinsky and McMahon Learn War in 12 Round Catchweight Duel
Cleveland report says Levinsky meets Tom McMahon in a 12 round bout tonight at catchweights. The fighters last met in New York a little over a month ago ending in a draw.
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Cleveland
Battling Levinsky
Tom McMahon
New York
President predicts Panama tolls repeal will pass
President Wilson reiterated his belief that the Panama Canal tolls repeal measure would pass and that a rule limiting debate would be adopted. He refused to comment on Speaker Clark's statement opposing the July. A local notice mentions Kean's Big Grocery advertising a fresh vegetable assortment.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Clark
Lonaconing Baseball Club to Don Gray Uniforms
The Lonaconing Baseball Club met at McKenty's restaurant to be measured for season uniforms which will be gray with blue trimming blue caps and sweaters. A meeting is set for next Tuesday to finalize team formation and season details as warm weather spurs early practice.
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Lonaconing Baseball Club
McKenty's
Lonaconing Club
Frostburg
Cumberland
Children Help Clean City in March Cleanup Drive
Austin officials announce a citywide cleanup days led by schoolchildren. Brigades formed across districts to show the cleanest area as part of Mayor Wooldridge's proclamation.
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Austin
Tex
Wooldridge
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