Janina Falls to Greek Army in Balkan War Victory
Greek forces captured the Turkish fortress of Janina after a two day bombardment and bold assault. Turkish garrison of 22,000 surrendered. Greece claimed 32,000 prisoners and hailed the victory as strengthening its position for later negotiations with Bulgaria. Crowds in Athens celebrated with flags and singing.
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Opirag
Blaant
Manollara
Sukni
Fellack
Hizanl
Sakal
Elaa
Tie Plain
Voning
Esvad Pasta
Constantine
Greece
Bizani
Castritza
Qd Pasha
Athena
Turkigy
Reuza
Vheke
Mooaseir Fund
Sik
Hamidlek
Stk
Severdang
Scutari
Nevo Krele
Haglonorse
Aegean Sea
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Lenton
Real Atrave
Bulgaria
Widow of Chicago Merchant Mrs Levi Leighter Dies
Mrs Levi Leighter, widow of a former Chicago merchant, died at her Washington home in the mid afternoon from apoplexy.
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Chicago
Pasvey
Washington
Levs Leighter
Progressives to Pick Committees in Senate
Washington Democrats resumed their caucus to shape the new congress. Senator Kern led a conference with President Wilson and outlined a steering committee of Kern, Marcin, Clarke, Ghambardai, Owen, O'Gorman, Smith, Lea, Thomas, and others to assign chairmanships and policy duties reflecting progressive influence.
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Senate
Congress
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Cathnad
Khaletan
Wilson
Marcin
Clarke
Arkansas
Ghambardai
Owen
O'Gorman
Smith
Georgia
Ilea
Thomas
Colorado
Ifar Ratitlestton
Farmers Care Kept Well By Shrewd Trade Practices
Omaha March 6. Witnesses in the Sherman anti trust case against the International Harvester Company testified that farmers have not benefited equally from price advances in binders and mowers. Mayor Patterson averred farmers often hitch machines to wagons and profit from dealer rebates. Dealers like Frederick Schreiber argued wire binders fare better than twin wire, citing wear and performance. Government and defense clash over material merits and dealer coercion while Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota witnesses recount sales and business volume.
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Omaha
Neb
International Harvester Company
John W. Patterson
Chesrney
Nebraska
Frederick Schreiber
Wisner
Nob
Schreiber
Darling
Iowa
South Dakota
IC. A. Newberry
Alimoce
Workers to Elect Officers at Indianapolis Convention
Jodianapolis March 6 The International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers will close its annual convention today with officer elections to serve until September 1936. Officers will be chosen by referendum with current president Frank M. Ryan likely seeking re election amid opposition. Also noted, a $G000 bond for Henry W Logreitner, a Structural Iron worker of Indianapolis, was approved. the prisoner is to be released tomorrow.
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Bible
Chicago
Marck G
Henry W. Logreitner
Structural Iron -Workers
Indianapolis
Baunter
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Cabinet Meets in Formal Session
President Wilson inaugurates a formal cabinet meeting with swearing in of McAdoo and McReynolds. Barons Chinda and Brice attend, congratulatory messages flood the White House as ambassadors and governors greet the new administration.
Clark Heads Commission In Shift At Interstate Board
Washington March 6 Clark of Iowa confirmed yesterday as Interstate Commerce Commissioner and named today as chairman succeeding Franklin K. Lane, who is now secretary of the interior. The choice follows a rotating officer plan.
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Cihirgum
Interstate Cody
Washington, D.C
Esgar EB. Clark
Towa
Interstate Commerce
Wog
Franklin K. “Itane
Interior
Dutch Chamber Approves $300,000 for Pan American Expo
The Hague March 6. The Dutch second chamber voted without debate an appropriation of 300000 dollars for the participation of rolling and her calories in the Pan American-Pacific exposition at San Pedro.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Jrolling
San Prad
Friedmann Serum Given To Tuberculosis Patients
New York March 6 Fredrich Franz Friedmann of Baltimore administered his serum for tuberculosis to two women and a man at the People's Hospital for Chronic Tuberculosis. The serum was injected in the lower Best Side area in the presence of physicians and health board representatives.
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People’s Hospital
New York
N. Y
Marcy
Fredrich Franz Friedmann
Batlin
America
Board, of Health
Sonora Revolt Gathers Support As Huerta Siege Looms
Reports from Sonora describe rebels led by ex-ganizo figures flocking to Hermosillo to defend against Huerta forces. Authorities seized railways and telegraph lines, censorship tightened, and troop movements surged along the coast. Americans in Guaymas fear a naval bombardment as government dispatches a gunboat toward the area.
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Ariz
Mare
Isla
Orozco Tevolutionista
Hermosillo
Sonora
Sonora Congress
Huerta Reme
Mexico City
Hoerte
Sinaloa
Guayamas
Woerta
Guaymas
Vimosha
Mexico
Huerta
Pew
Southern Pacific
Carbo
Ortis
Huevos
Aspital
Guamas
California
Faders
Nogales
Hermogilla
Maderoisty
Sonstitutionaliat
Cananea
Cieda
Agua Prieta
Orozco
Salazar
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Sue
Grozco
Humada
Quarez
Palomasa
Madero
Brownsville
First Day in Office for Secretary Bryan Delegates Present
Washington March 6 diplomats gather at the state department for a formal reception as new secretary of state Bryan’s accession is announced. Officials indicate no sweeping policy changes are planned and President Wilson will study data before any moves. General Bliss tours the southern border to assess conditions along the Mexican line.
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Washington, D
Marca Ga
Wilson
Senate
Marshall
Deer
Tate
Taft
White House
Mr. Wilson
Bryan
Lis
Swern
McReynolds
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Hughts
Supreme Court
McResnelds Teak
Union Pacific
Southern Pa! Tlie
Wickersham
Federal Court
Japan
United States
Baron Chinda
Brice
Great Britain
Augustine Thomas
Frederick G. Panfield
Woodrow Wilson
American Automobile Association of New York
Washington
D. C
Gustom
State Department
Jusserand
Ling
Thasker J! Bliss
Fort Sam Houston
House Seeks Confined Session to Push Tariffs
Washington leaders urge President Wilson to confine the April 2 session to tariff legislation and two overdue appropriation bills. They aim to keep the Senate handling tariffs while the House adjourns periodically to spotlight the chamber and limit Democratic influence in the Senate. Also discussed is appointing Norman E. Mack as ambassador to Austria with Bryan’s backing.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Senate
Wilson Ana Gemiocrata
Mack
Norman E. Mask
Buffalo
Xl, Y
Austria
Bryan
Resignation of Ambassador O Brien Reported to Wilson
Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan presented to President Wilson the resignation of Thomas J. O Brien ambassador to Italy. Smith requested personal presentation and speculated a Democrat would be chosen to succeed O Brien as the nation moves forward from the ongoing Waite tour.
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Endior
Washington, D. C
Wm. Alden Smith
Wichlpun
Wilson
Thos J. O’ Brien
Italy
O= Brien
Michigan
Smith
Anthaneador O'Brien
Thaw's Fight for Release Halts in New York Court
New York March 6 The writ of habeas corpus for Harry K Thaw was withdrawn at the request of his counsel in the supreme court. No explanation given Thaw appeared with Dr Charles Kennedy who obtained the writ and failed to privately consult with his client at Matteawan leading to the withdrawal. Thaw returned to Matteawan and will be seen again in court once private access is restored. The case was briefly heard before Justice Gregorich before Thaw was moved back to the asylum.
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New York
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Thaw
William Travers Jerome
Thana
Gregorich
Charles Kennedy
Matteawan
Thay
Ifa'stock
Wis
Criminal Court
Amendment Clash Over Iowa Initiative Referendum
Des Moines May 6. For three hours this morning the Iowa house debated the initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution. Amendments were introduced and one adopted while others under consideration. debate spurred by Rep Stine. Klap argued it is a Republican plank. Lund offered an amendment setting district based initiation thresholds. Senate adjourned at noon with roads claims bill unfinished and a parliamentary skirmish over Chase’s proposed amendments.
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Des Moines
Mayen
House
Iowa
Stine
Page County
Klap
Sioux
Lund
Waniiken
Secretary of the State
Senate
Rnroads
Chase
Friple Alliance Formed Against Castro Across Americas
The Friple Alliance of Venezuela Colombia and Nicaragua was informally formed to prevent Castro's return to Venezuela. Naval vessels patrolling the Colombia coast were ordered to thwart any Castro landing. General Castro arrived in New York after witnessing inaugurations and said he would not foment revolution and would rejoin his family.
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Castro
New York
Venezuela
Colombia
Nicaragua
Francisco Escobar
Washington
Nicara-gua
Watson and four co-defendants charged in Alaska coal fraud
Albert C Frost Frank Watson of Spokane and four others face trial in U S circuit court before Judge Landis for conspiracy to defraud the government of seventy million dollars in Alaska coal deals. Jury selection expected to take several days.
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Chicago
Albert C. Frost
Frank Watson
Spokane
Wash
United States
Alaska
Landis
Darrow Pleads for Acquittal as Jury Deliberates
Clarence Darrow addressed the jury in his second trial for bribing a McNamara juror, declaring he would die for liberty and lamenting a system he calls unjust. He urged the jury to see his clients’ humanity and spoke of his lifelong fight for justice amid a crowded, sobbing courtroom. Assistant DA Ford planned to resume arguments that evening, with a verdict expected around o clock.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Darrow
Tian
Hig Wind
WV. J Ford
First Appeal to Wilson for Post Office Bribe Plea
Mrs. Fred H. Thompson sails from Los Angeles to Washington to ask the president to pardon her husband, an attorney convicted of taking 15009 dollars in a Los Angeles post office theft. He received an eight year federal sentence on McNeil Island, an appeal being denied, and his lawyers claim tuberculosis endangers his health.
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Fred Thorson
Los Angeles
Fred H. Thompson
Whs
Washington
Thompson
McNiel Island
Washington, and An Appeal Was denied.His Attorneys Deciare Hhe Bag
Bim
Weather Report from Muscatine Iowa
Fair conditions with a gradual cooling north tonight. Friday expected to be fair and warm. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 o clock in the morning four degrees above zero. River stage at Muscatine today measured in feet and inches. Sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 5:0x PM.
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Iowa
North
Muscatine
Amy
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Friple Alliance
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