Thaw escape plot details emerge in Matteawan court case
New York report outlines Garry Kendall Thaw’s testimony before Justice Alfred Page about paying $6000 to Richard Butler and others to assist his escape from Matteawan State Hospital. Thaw disputes conspiracy claims and says Alfred Henry Lewis supported the escape plan. Hoffman hired conspirators and the case moves to the jury for final determination.
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Matteawan
Suber
Canada
Garry Kendall
Alfred Page
Supreme Court
Richard Huter
Butler
Richard
Ruger
Thompace
euTowr
Alfred Henry Levis
New York
H. A. Finsiman
Datchies
Hoffman
Blanchfield
Fiat Phew
Gestae
Matteawen
Whee Cane
Vita
Cdee Will Ao
Bowne
GARRANZA DEFENDS MEXICO IN BRYAN NOTE RESPONSE
General Carranza replies to Bryan denying danger in the capital Maglen. He accuses Obregon of inciting crowds and blocking evacuation while promising safe exit for foreigners. He warns that the city will be kept secure and that all who wish to depart will be allowed to leave.
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Mexico
Maglen Chy
al Allene
Crna
Gerranes
Biate Bryan
Mixies
Obregan
Vnc
de. Geren
Carranca
Carranm
Missing deputies hunt and expected election news from Utah
In Wiai Utah on March 12 a search party hunts for deputies missing after a night incident. Reports say Marin Reboker may advance against the Ip ane by Saturday. General Scott’s forces hope to move with success. A Ute informant from Bat quid says Indians obtained many sheep from Mexican herders.
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Wiai
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Party of
Ight
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Ois
Maranal
Scott
Riot and unrest sweep Blythe Junction and surrounds
Reports from Blythe Junction describe rioters seizing railroad property and cutting telegraph lines amid chaos. The clash left several dead and many wounded as officers rushed to the scene. Local authorities report little on the disorder’s cause while ongoing arrests occur in surrounding counties.
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Ian Dernaniing
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Blythe Junctum
Terrous Mich
Bers
Evacuations and Crisis in Mexico City Amid Carranza Tensions
Amid warnings from Secretary Bryan, American nationals were urged to depart Mexico City as Obregon's forces evacuated the capital. Carranza rejected the latest U.S. note while Zapata's troops reportedly controlled Toluca and the border talks were to resume in a few days.
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Daniels
Georgia
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Carransa
Carranga
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Conmal Silliman
Obregon
Eapital
Ceranea Troope
Mexico
Zapats
Train wreck in Spain leaves fourteen dead and eighteen hurt
A landslide on the Vigo Orense line caused a passenger train crash killing fourteen and wounding eighteen. Reports from Madrid dated March 12 describe the disaster and rescue efforts underway.
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Vigo-Orense
Berlin
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Dethloff
Berlin Claims Big Victory in Champagne Fighting
Berlin reports a major Allied victory after three weeks of fighting in Champagne. The statement cites abundant ammunition owed by the Prussians and frames the win as a decisive turning point in the war.
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Darfin
Sarvilie
Champagne
Prenehe
Sandusky
Bradford H. Griswold
State Sottiers
Sandusky Bey
Cedar Point
Big Island
Exports Rise Sharply in January 1914
Washington reports a marked increase in exports for January 1914 with total shipments abroad rising by about 1.8 million dollars. Brass goods show doubled value and fruit and nuts rise by over 51,100 amid broader gains.
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Washington
Torpedo Boats to New York Move Ordered
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced two torpedo boat destroyers the Mc Dougal and Drayton have been ordered to proceed from Cuba to New York to assist the naval yacht Dolphin in preserving strict neutrality on the port of shipping there. Jome Willard Leaves for Havana via Key West and Sanet Limited report. Dr. Griswold dies in Grand Rapids and Charles A major dies in New York. Walter Tabcott loses bid at interstate commission. Twelve Canada steamers will not start on the Great Lakes this summer.
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Whabington
Daniels
McDougal
Drayton
New York
Dolphin
Jome Willard
Havana
el Paso
Tex
Jome
Lake
Atlantic
Chicago
Canada
Great Lakes
Jamen Carruthers
Toronto
Sinking of William P Frye prompts US inquiry and reparations
Washington reports President Wilson will lead a thorough inquiry into the sinking of the American sailing ship William P Frye by the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eb Friedrich. The Frye carried 195582 bushels of wheat from Seattle, valued at 430000, and her crew was taken aboard before the ship was sunk.
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Washington
Wilson
William P. Prye
Prinz Bubel Friedrich
United States
Germany
Prince Estel Friedrich
Newport News
William P. Frye
Seattle
Frye
Queenstown
Falmouth
Tatnosh
Wash
Prince Ritel
South Atlantic
Ktehne
Prinz Ette Friedrich
Chesa Peake Bay
Coast Guard
Onondaga
Prine Kite
Friedrich
Tring Tho
Rega
Tsing Tao
South America
Steemer Charen
Chile
SINK BRITISH VESSELS SENATE PASSES WINANS MEASURE
German submarines sink three British merchant ships at dawn off Scarborough Hastings and Liverpool. Survivor of Tangistan recounts crew losses and freezing sea as Tangistan goes down after torpedo hit. Train freight rate increase rule requires 30 days advance notice to railroads.
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Winans
London
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North Sea
Hinckwood
Hastings
English Channel
Liverpool
West Hartlepool
James O'Toole
Ohio Senate backs rail rate notice measure and state funding bill
The Ohio Senate passed without dissent a bill forcing railroads to file proposed rate increases 30 days in advance and allowing the Public Utilities Commission to suspend hikes until deemed fair. An emergency clause ensures immediate effect. The Beighard appropriation bill for state salaries stalled in the House.
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Winans
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Senate Public Utilities Committee
Cincinnati Business Men's Club
Ohio
Galligher
Utilities Committee
Ottio
Willis
Beighard
Ohio News Highlights From The Buckeye Press Meeting
Vice President W J Mortal elected Buckeye Press association president at the Somerset gathering. Ohio debates a state land trust bill and a road reform measure amid fiscal shifts. Ohio’s grand tax duplicate rises by 835 million making real estate and urban values soar. Wheat in good condition at 97 percent average with regional variations. An international peace congress consideration for Ohio and expansion plans for state building space beyond the Capitol.
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Wunterpal
State Tax Commission
W. J. Mortal
Somerset Press
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A V. Donahey
Congress
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Putnam County
State Highway Department
Tax Commission i
Commission
Seek Aid for Drug Victims in Chicago
Chicago officials and physicians urged aid for drug victims as the Harrison antidrug act reduced supply. Twenty four victims, nine women, filled the Psychopathic hospital with more expected. County Judge Scully and Health Commissioner Young called for better care and cure provisions as morphine ran out.
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Chicago
Psychopathic
Boonam
Thomas PF. Scully
George B. Young
British Advance in Flanders Seizes Trenches and Prisons
London reports British forces pushed forward in West Flanders on March 4 breaking German positions along a 4000 yard front. The Indian corps captured 700 prisoners and cleared trenches. A British airman destroyed the Courtrai Meir railway junction.
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London
Courtral-Menin Paihway
West Flanders
War Office
Courtraid Menta Raflway
Ritchie and Welsh Fight to Ten Round Draw
Willie Ritchie and Freddie Welsh battled to a tame ten round draw at Madison Square Garden before a large crowd. The bout built little drama with a cautious pace and even action through the full distance. The article notes the result as a draw and highlights the quiet nature of the contest.
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Willie Ritchie
New York
Freddie Welsh
Madison Square Garden
America to host 1916 Olympic Games in Paris report
The International Olympic Committee meeting in Lyons decided the 1916 Olympic Games would be held in America instead of Berlin. Reports also note Spainia n four killed in Mexico City violence and other war era items from March 11 to March 13 including labor riots and a birthday for Champ Clark in Washington.
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America
Berlin
International Olympic Committee
Lyons
Mexico
Washington
State Department
Senor Riano
Mexico City
Champ Clark
Congress
Clark
Third Woman Wife of Mayo Identified in Scranton Death Tale
Mrs. Florence Mayo of Scranton says she is the wife of Virginius J. Mayo of New Haven, whose death ended his clerk Miss Lillian May Cook’s life in a case exposing a dual life in New Haven and Brooklyn. She had not heard from him in years and believed herself widowed.
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Florence Mayo
Virginius J. Mayo
New Haven
Lillian May Cook
Brooklyn
Centenarians by Country and a Caution for Eyes
A survey of centenarians by country lists Servia with 675 men over 100 out of 2,260 and Ireland with 678 per 2,000, followed by Spain, Norway, Scotland, Wales, France, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland. The piece ends with an eye care tip urging daily use of an eyecup with oracle acid rotion for refreshed, clearer vision.
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France
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
Switzerland
Ireland
Alec
Willis frees seven from penitentiary
Governor Willis approves seven clemency actions and commutations from the state pardon board. Cases include men from Franklin, Lucas, Clinton, Richland, and Hamilton counties with sentences ranging up to 20 years for offenses from burglary to forgery and murder related crimes, all released or approved with conditions.
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Union News Service
Columbus
Willis
State
Fred Nicholson
Henry County
George Drake
Franklin County
Westerville
Louis Seams
Lucas County
Seams
Mervin Merrill
Clinton County
Mansfield Reformatory
Clarence G. Atwood
Jefferson County
Mary J. Lewis
Richland County
Free Trade and Tariff Struggles Highlight American Industry
The United States Steel Corp reports a rebound in orders after a long decline driven by tariffs and free trade debate. While orders on February 1 show improvements from 1914, 1913 levels far exceed today, underscoring policy limits on recovery. The article notes wartime demand and anti‑American legislation as factors, with continued tariff penalties and calls for explanation of vast imports and taxation. It closes with commentary on political expectations and speeches about economy and unemployment.
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United States Steel Corporation
America
Wilson-Underwood
Steel Corporation
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