Happenings of the Past Week From Washington and War News
Government observers report a broad mix of political and military notes. Prohibition enforcement is said to be lax in some districts, while William F. McCombs declines ambassadorship to France. President Wilson reshapes tariff talks with Congress as he backs influence over the draft legislation. Northern Mexico sees renewed terror reports prompting naval patrols along the Gulf coast. A proposed Indian congress forms in Washington with tribal leaders planning an organizational framework. A major storm across the Midwest and Central Southwest leaves many dead and widespread damage. Canal progress reports show substantial earth removal nearing completion. Medical licensing bans deny a tuberculosis cure claim by Dr. Friedmann. A Navy secretary aide job in Liberia is eyed by J Richard Davis. Admiral Eaton’s widow faces murder accusations and possible further arrests. George W. Young and others face alleged real estate fraud schemes in Newark. A magazine president’s securities loss prompts a demand for restitution. Prisoners in the coal strike region are released as martial law eases.
State House Rejects Woman Suffrage Bill in New Hampshire
National news items report New Hampshire House vote 289 to 98 against a suffrage measure. Other briefs note a Belmond Iowa fire killing three children, a Delaware ratification setback, a Chicago gas accident death toll, Pennsylvania ads law penalties, Cox and others facing banking indictments, a nine foot Dakota blizzard, Connecticut mileage pay and free rail travel for lawmakers, and Governor Baldwin’s expected veto.
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New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Connecticut
Hartford
Baldwin
American Willie Lewin Wins Points Decision in Paris Bout
Sporting Willie Lewin, the American middleweight, defeats Marcel Moreau on points in Paris as the favored challenger dominates from start to finish. In Pittsburgh, Willie Hoppe claims the 18.1 billiard title from Ora Morningstar 500 to 211 in 82 innings. Olife Kirk falls to AtlElL in New York in third round of ten rounds. Gabriel dogs win the Solomon to Council dog race in 12 hours 40 minutes 30 seconds. Alaska sweepstakes to be held April 13 with a $4900 purse.
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Marcel Moreau
Paris
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Pittsburgh
Morningstar
Atlell
Olife Kirk
St. Louis
New York
Solomon
Council
Alaska
Gabriel Dogs
Northland
Former New York Governor Frank S. Wlack Dies in Tras N Y
The former New York governor Frank S. Wlack died at his home in Tras N Y from heart disease after several days of illness. A $650000 gift by Mrs Elizabeth Milbank Anderson was announced for social welfare laboratories to be run by the New York Association for Improving Condition of the Poor. Secretary Daniels sent Hana Hen ningeen, chief quartermaster of the Castine, a letter praising his prompt and gallant action in jumping overboard at Guantanamo Bay and saving a shipmate.
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New York
Tras. N. Y
Ness
Mra
Elizabeth Milbank Anderson
New York Association For
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Daniels
Hana Henningeen
Fiboat
Castine
Guantanamo Bay
Pankhurst Freed After Hunger Strike Amid Prison Risks
Foreign Sylvia Pankhurst wins release from followay prison as authorities fear life threat from further imprisonment. Reports also note Schinas kept under tight confinement in Salonika with brief examinations yielding no new clues to other suspects.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
Followay Prison
Mob of Coal Bluff Miners Assaults Monkey Mine Boss
In Brazil Indiana on March 21 a mob of about 260 Coal Bluff miners and supporters tried to attack John Beck, mine boss of the Monkey mine, blocked by 35 Brazil miners. The clash stems from a gas explosion injuring Beck and James Morris, amid strikes and reported bias favoring Brazil workers. The incident follows a strike and calls for expulsion of Coal Bluff strikers from the United Mine Workers.
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Brazil
Coal Bluff
John Heck
Clay County Block Coal Company
Beck
James Mosrix
Wiliam Sherry
Morris
John Dersch
Brazil Council
Vaal Luff
Misteict 11
United Mine Workers
Woman Swindler Emma Hothwell Nabbed in Columbus Scam
South Bend reports detail the alleged scheme of Emma Hothwell a woman with half a dozen aliases arrested in Columbus Ohio for swindling numerous men nationwide. A letter dated February 14 1913 allegedly from Anna Williams is used in the affidavit showing the pattern of manipulations.
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South Bend
Emma Hothwell
Tne
Columbus
Edward H. Frederickson
Indiana News in Brief A round of town updates
Franklin installs cluster lights in the business district while Cheals reports a boy injured by dynamite cap. Other items note city committee elections in Hyansville, revival meeting efforts in St Paul, and a child support suit in Franklin. Crimes, thefts, fires, and accidents are summarized from Covington to South Wend with diversions and local incidents.
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Cheals
George Acre
Limina Cgreeslinger
Hyansville
Progressive City Committee
John C. Stephens Cairman
George Clark
St. Paul
Franklin Ida Voris
Jesse Voris
Covington
A. L. Spinnine
EE. J. Martin
Rushville
Boorville
Jude Ralph B. Roberts
Second Judicial Circuit
Branklin
R. M. Jobnsen
Fughsnd
Pritchard
Anthens Pritchard
New Advuny
Tanies Byen
Crawfordsville
Clarence Parrish
Waynestown
Recover
Garland Brown
Owen McMurra
Parrish
Drew
McMilleray
Gary Sar May
Onorthern Indiania
Severay Janidnes
Gary
Stu
Eliet of Pedice
Weil Ay
May
United States Army
Evansville
George P. Nell
Anna F. Welm
Walnut Street
Sullivan Merlea Shiek
Paxton
South
Grand Trunk Railroad
Here
Fumigation Plan Proposed for City Prisoners
The district plans to fumigate prisoners repeatedly to prevent disease spread among tramps and the homeless. Officials hope the process will deter loitering near the jail and reduce incidents of intoxication.
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Edo
Children Catch Big Turtle in Richmond Farmlands
A hardshell turtle of unusual weight was captured near Greengefork by several children who rode its back to stop it from moving. It was sold to a local proprietor, while a veterinarian warned of possible rabies and treated a bite on his thumb.
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Richmond
Crook
Wayar County
Colmons
Tueher
Mokite
Peartan Scabies
Swatting Season Opens in Columbus
Swatting season opens in Columbus with the first m ies of the season appearing here. The piece notes early entrants along the street and hints at lively activity despite a sleepy start, with hints of a late push to energy.
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Columbus
Barber Cuts Off Own Nose In Accident
Covington reports Clyde Hidee attempted self harm yesterday when a razor cut through his nose causing near amputation. Harvey Funk, a miner with German Coal Company, died after being buried under about a thousand pounds of slate in a fall. rescuers freed him after roughly an hour.
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Covington
Clyde Hidee
Dirber
State
Brazil
Harvey Funk
German Coal Company
Coal Mine Fire at Scranton Mine Mucklow Paint Creek
A mine fire at the Scranton mine in Mucklow near Paint Creek, run by Paint Creek Colleries Co., resisted all efforts to extinguish. The fan house was destroyed and the blaze extended 300 yards into the mine. 30 to 40 miners were in danger, messengers warned workers, and two district mine inspectors were sent to assist.
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Western Newspaper
Union News Service
Charleston
W. Va
Scranton
Mucklow
Paint Creek
Paint Creek Colleries Co
Willis L Moore Resigns as Weather Bureau Chief
President accepts Willis L. Moore resignation from the Weather Bureau, to take effect July. Rumor links Prof. Charles W. Dabney of Cincinnati University as ideal successor. Dabney, former assistant secretary of agriculture under Cleveland, is praised for service. Weather Bureau under Agriculture Department.
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Washington
White House
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Dabney
Cleveland
Department of Agriculture
The
Cincinnati University
Market prices for Wheat Corn and Livestock in Cincinnati
The listing shows wheat varieties with No 2 red No 8 red and others, corn grades No 2 white No 3 white and mixed colors, oats and hay prices by grade, timothy and clover hay citations, poultry prices for hens roosters ducks and turkeys, cattle shippers and butcher ranges, pulls Bologna fat bulls calves hogs sheep lambs and yearling quotes, reflecting an extensive market snapshot for Cincinnati offerings.
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Elover
Luc
LLC
Sentenced Chauffeur in Fatal Louisville Auto Crash
William A. Schumann, chauffeur, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the February 24 death of Mrs. Mildred Stevens. He received a $500 fine and six months in jail. Louisville has seen many auto fatalities, but few jail sentences for this offense.
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Louisville
William A. Schumann
Unm
Mildred Stevens
Schumann
Weather Determines Seasons in Uncle Abner Exchange
Dialogue shows Uncle Abner and a child debating the upcoming season, noting that outcomes hinge mostly on the weather. The exchange captures a rural, folksy tone about natural conditions shaping plans.
Reasonable Favor Leads to Breach of Promissory Suit
A defendant faces a breach of promissory suit with damages demanded. The claimant insists on a minimum settlement of $100,000, citing lack of personal funds and concern for credit. The dialogue centers on avoiding litigation over a sizeable debt.
Suffragettes on the Jury Report Hair Debate
Mock courtroom scene features suffragette jurors debating a judge on hairstyle expectations. The exchange prompts the question Is the jury ready to report with a witty remark about hair and decorum.
How to Feed Children and Gain Healthful Digestion
A reader reports undigested food in the stomach can cause nerves irritation and mental fog. The account says Grape-Nuts improved a daughter's digestion and daily vigor, with the product linked to Battle Creek makers and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Lfe
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Beason
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