Troops Bring Rain to Texas at Galveston Landing
Galveston reports heavy rain as 2600 troops arrive from transports and camp under dog tents at Fort Crockett. New concrete barracks rise along the gulf front, with sea walls raised to protect the post. In San Antonio a division bakery highlights the maneuver camp, capable of 20 000 two pound loaves daily.
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Galveston
Fort Crockett
Reveille
Fort Crockett Reservation
Gulf Front
San Antonio
Tex
Parents Deed Away Child in Odd Land Transfer Form
In Los Angeles a deed filed with the county recorder shows George and Gladys Philyaw transferring their twenty-nine month-old son to Mrs. Rosalie de Friestas. The document mirrors an ordinary real estate transfer wording with “love and affection” as consideration, granting all rights and interest in the child and related protections.
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Los Angeles
George
Gladys Philyaw
County Recorder
Philysaw
Rosalie de Friestas
Bodies of Sailors Found After Tug Sinks
Cleveland on March 20 reports life savers recovered two bodies, Edwin Holmes and Edwin Johnson, from the fishing tug Silver Spray wreck off Cleveland harbor last week. Six others perished, two recovered earlier, all crew members were life preservers. One body, Walter Longonean, a fourteen year old cabin boy, remains missing.
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Cleveland
Edwin Holmes
Edwin Johnson
Silver Spray
Cleveland Harbor
Preakwater
Walter Longonean
Ousting Carnegie Element Marks Steel Trust Split
The Carnegie element is steadily eliminated from the steel trust with the latest move being the removal of W B Dickson as first vice president. The change points to forming a large independent steel company led by top practical steel makers, per a Financial District report.
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Carnegie
New York
Steel Trust
W. B. Dickson
Financial
Pope Receives General Reyes in Rome Audience
In Rome on March 20 the pope met General Bernardo Reeves, a Mexican soldier, in private. The talk covered Mexico where the Pope noted President Diaz supports church state separation while the Vatican is satisfied with the church’s position in the country.
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Rome
Bernardo Reeves
Mexico
Reyes
Diaz
Vatican
Man Gored to Death by Bull Near Morris Town New Jersey
The mangled body of William Payne a farm hand was found in a pasture near Morris town New Jersey where he was gored to death by a bull. Payne disregarded warnings and alone tried to let the animal into a field. Kansas City Grain Company Assigns Kansan City March 20 Assignment for the protection of creditors was made by the Parey C Smith Grain company of this city to A C G Jobs and fr T Fowler. The company has Ataptat mod oF 8100000. The assets are $152,069.
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New York
William Payne
Morristown
N .J
Payne
Kansas City Grain Company
Kansan City
Parey C. Smith Grain Company
A. C G. Jobs
Fr. T. Fowler
Limantour Makes Welcome Tour in Mexico City
Mexico City March 20 Mexico's finance minister Limantour arrived to a grand welcome that united officials and many social classes. Delegations from railways commerce and labor greeted him at the station. Des Moines March 20 Prohibition party chair C Durant Jones will stay on after withdrawing resignation. A state workers conference and banquet are planned for May 4.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Tose Yves Liwaantour
Arriva
Limantour
Senor Limantour
San Juan del Rio
Queretaro
Des Moines
C. Durant Jones
Perry
Prohibition Party
Alr. Jones
Wourkerg
Farmers Kill Enemies of Corn in Georgia Contest
Waycross Ga March 20 Farmers in this county have killed over 12 000 field birds described as enemies of corn in a forty five day contest. A purse funded by local farmers was shared among all contestants who killed 1 500 birds each.
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Waycross
Deaths and trials ripple through late February headlines
David H Mortal known as the silver king of Colorads dies in New York. A murder convict, Mrs Edith Melcher, headed to Auburn Prison for a minimum twenty year term. Moscow police seize Tolstoy works sparking a protest by Countess Tolstoy. Philadelphia finds lost treasure beneath flooring worth 1400 dollars. Dorothy Arnold misses despite search at Central Park lakes. Lincoln’s former coach set ablaze in Columbus Heights. Fanny Wright dies mysteriously after a theatre invitation. Confederate reunion in Little Rock to tackle claims over where the Civil War began.
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David H. Mortal
Fotel Bolanont
New York
Edith Melcher
Auburn CN. Y
Tolstoy
Moscow
Countess Tolstoy
Philadelphia
Central Park
New York City
Lorothy Armold
Missiye
Lincoln Jwnd
Washington
Springfield
Columbus Heights
Minneapolia
Chie Vago
Fanny C. Wright
Srewater
Shcott Wallace
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
Ark
Charleston
S. C
Roosevelt Opens Vast Salt River Dam in Arizona
Former President Theodore Roosevelt presses a button to open the Roosevelt storage dam on the Salt River irrigation project near Roosyltory in Arizona. The three gates release torrents that race down the valley forming the world’s largest artificial lake to irrigate about 260000 acres. The ceremony draws hundreds, including Mrs Roosevelt and Archie, with dynamite salutes and speeches praising reclamation work and the Panama Canal as key achievements of Roosevelt’s presidency.
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Roosxevedt
Ariz
Oldin Gata
Wai Bens
Bates
Tov Roosevelt
Sait River
Roosevelt
Phoenix
Mr. Roosevelt
Orme
Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association
Africa
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Suffrage Campaign Opens By English Leader Miss Pankhurst
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst opened the Kansas suffrage drive urging moderation and energetic campaigning. She declared English women would gain the vote within a year and described her militant experiences in London while praising courage to face jail for a good cause.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
Kansas
First Baptist Church
Miss Pankhurst
Man Kills Son Then Self In Grocery Store Fire
A man in Steutenville shot and killed his son Joseph, then killed himself after setting fire to the grocery store. Firemen extinguished the blaze and found the bodies. The couple had separated about two years ago after a period of reconciliation prior to the separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steutenvilte
Joseph
Thema
Lobsters Rise in Portland Market on Weather Boost
Portland wholesalers report lobster prices at the highest level ever in the city as recent mild weather has spurred demand. Dealers say prices per pot are up and may climb further, reflecting improving coastal supply and strong activity in the market.
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Portland
Cyclorama of Albatross Breeding Ground Planned
The State University of Iowa launches a Laysan Island expedition with Professor C C Nutting in charge to create a life like cyclorama of the albatross rookery. The crew sails from San Francisco in April for the 800 mile journey to a coral isle near Honolulu, returning by August. The project, designed to house in Iowa’s new natural science hall, features a 35 by 50 foot cyclorama with a 130 foot backdrop and hundreds of mounted bird specimens and scenic designs.
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Professor Dill
Iowa City
Laysan Island
Department of Zoology
State University of Iowa
San Francisco
Honolulu
University of Iowa
C C Nutting
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Japan
HR. Din
C. A. Corwin
Chicago
Horace Young
Fargo
N. D
Clarence Albrecht
Waverly
Professor Din
Museum of Iowa
Iowa University
Natural Science Hall Museum
Bagsun Ishind
Hfe
Corwin
Spangler Feast Binds Inmates And Guests In Delaware County
More than 100 inmates from the Delaware County poor farm and many friends attended an annual banquet funded by Grace Spangler. After her death, she left income from a 160 acre farm to fund the feast, now known as the Spangler feast, a unique yearly event in the area.
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Delaware County
Spangler
Manchester
Delawar County
Grace Spangler
Iowa Seed Leader Wayne County Prominent in World
Des Moines reports Wayne county stands as the second largest seed producing area globally. Hugh Humeston area dairy notes claim Des Moines dairy output rivals New York state with widespread local supply and a large regional creamery trade. A later item notes the state humane society investigated 2,007 cages last year, with 1,207 human deaths and 1,800 animal deaths.
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Wayne
Des Moines
Iowa
Stile
A.D. McGuire
Humeston
Ubat
Wayne County
Hameson
Ulleston
Ercun
St. Joesepl
Keokuk
Town Humane Society
Hay
Pearl Harbor 12 inch guns fired for first time
Honolulu March 20 12 inch guns placed in Pearl Harbor fortifications fired for the first time and the test proved most satisfactory.
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Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Campaign to Exterminate Disease Carrying Housefly
Washington March 20 The department of agriputeuve joined with the American Civic association to launch a nationwide drive against houseflies. Chief entomologist C. Howard provided instructional results from past and ongoing investigations on how flies spread germs and tested methods for pest extermination.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriputeuve
Wiel
C. Howard
Frank James Moves Back to Scenes of His Childhood
Oklahoma City March 20 Frank James brother of Jesse James returns to Lees Summit after selling his Oklahoma ranch. His health has declined and a family bereavement prompted him to reconsider dying in Oklahoma. He plans to go back to Lees Summit carrying memories of his bandit days.
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Okahoma City
Okla
Frank James
Jesse James
Oklahoma
James
Lees' Summit
Des Moines Debate Over Teacher Certificate Reform
Des Moines discusses a proposed state law change granting five year teaching certificates to those who complete professional study, with possible conversion to permanent status. Critics warn it lowers standards and could admit inadequately qualified candidates, while supporters tout broader eligibility for all certificate holders regardless of grade. The measure moves through Senate consideration this week.
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Des Moines
Towa
The
KIN
Wen
Iowa
Senate
Naftager Declared Guilty of Stolen Stamp Purchases
Naftager once head of the Fourth National Bank of Wiehia was found guilty by a federal jury of buying and selling stolen postage stamps. The case ties to Frank J. Bnet former city official and to stamp rings involving Roy Templeton and Edward Karl. Sentencing expected this week with potential fines up to 540 and two years in prison.
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Wiehtut
Kan
Marc
Naftager
Fourth National Bank of
Wiehia
Nuflzger
Frank J. Bnet
Poll
Kansas
Hope and
Burdick
Naftaner
Burt
Gallahan
Naftayev
College founder dead in Clarksburg area
Tipton Mo March 20— the oldest practicing physician in Moaniteau county Dr Sbwith died at his home in Clarksburg near here. He was 81 and a member of the state pension board. Founder of Charksburg college established thirty five years ago. Survived by widow and three married daughters.
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Tipton
Moaniteau County
Med
Howe
Clarksburg
Here
Nis
Sbwith
Moulteau
Tom L. Johnson Near Death in Cleveland
The famed "three cent fare" mayor of Cleveland, Tom L. Johnson, is reported gravely ill after a year of poor health. Doctors fear for his recovery as his condition worsened in recent days.
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Cleveland
Marvel
Toml. Johnson
Jolson
Hearing On Interstate Rates Draws National Rail Leaders
Washington dispatch reports the interstate committee opens a final hearing on the long and short haul clause affecting eastern to western routes from Canadian to Mexican lines. The proceedings promise far reaching changes in revenues, ratemaking, and business conditions, with railroad leaders and lawmakers meeting in the national capital.
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Washington
Interstate Committee Commission
Commission
Wesr
Rocky Mountains
Willard
United States
Sena Fora
Congress
Bets on decision of court raise Wall Street wagers
New York March 20 Wall Street and the surrounding region awaited supreme court rulings on the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases. Traders bet daily on outcomes, with bets on whether decisions would arrive that day. Stock moves reflected betting trends as Standard Oil fell while tobacco shares rose.
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New York
Wall Street
Supreme Court
Stock Exchange
Range War Flareups Return in South Dakota Conflicts
Sioux Falls reports renewed range tensions between sheepmen and cattlemen in Johnsons County following recent raids from Wyoming sympathizers. Allegations include a brutal torture of a sheep herder tied to a wagon raid. In Perkins County residents join a wolf roundup near White Butte with about 450 participants. no fatalities or captures occurred as wolves slipped away.
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Sioux Falla, &. D
South Dakota
Wyoming
Cat. Hoemen
Johnsons County
Cattlamia
Sheen
Jack Allemande
Allemande
Aberdeen
Perkins County
White Butte
New Rule in Utah Cities Salt Lake March 20
Utah Legislature adjourned sine die after passing bills. Local option on prohibition given to cities towns and counties. State capital status considered. Limiting woman’s labor to nine hours. Prohibiting cigarette gates. Cities receive commission government. Gambling made a felony.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Cities Commission
Crash near Fountain Town injures three in Morristown area
A head on collision near Fountain Town, Morristown, Indiana, on March 20 left three people injured and two Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company electric cars telescoped. Motorman J. L. Stunt of Indianapolis likely injured fatally.
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Morristown
Ind
Indianapolia and Cincinnet Traction Company
Caramet
Fountaintown
J. L. Stunt
Indianapolia
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Pope
General Reyes
Wsmaleds
Americad Press
Exigo City
Finarce
Gyo Royal Wecoma
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Wil
Ertei Mulleres
Aria Waste
Great
Wea Ervcir
Ohio
Bird Island
Laysan
Laysan Island Room
Work of Humane Society
J. B. Stewart
Clarksburg, Mo
Tom L. Johnson
Interstate Commission
Long Oddy
Standard Oil
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