Explosive blast sinks vessels in Baltimore harbor tragedy
A dynamite transfer from a barge to the British steamer Alum Chine exploded in Baltimore harbor killing about fifty and injuring many. The Chine, barge, and Tug Atlantic were damaged. the United States collier Jason saw upper work blown away. Rescue efforts followed as crowds gathered and the blast was felt across multiple states.
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Baltimore
Atlantic
Jason
Iande
Broadway
Sparrow's Point
Atlantic Ane
U.S
United States Naval
Colliar
Maryland Press Company
Astey
Alum Chine
Asherd
Philadelpha
Coatesville
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Reading
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Dover
Kpeaker
Smail Tramp Sterner
New York
Munson Steamshin Co
Qhair
Che Alun @hine Steamship Company
Carriff
Wales
Colon
Panama
Canadian House Deadlock Over Navy Funding
Ottawa reports a protracted deadlock in the dominion parliament over a 93 million dollar grant to Britain for battleships. Prime Minister Borden refuses a motion to adjourn, while Sir Wilfrid Laurier pushes to replace the clause with funds to speed a Canadian naval service in alliance with the imperial navy. The house, in session since Tuesday, faces a possible Sunday sit-in to resolve the dispute.
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Ottawa
Dominion
House, of Commons
Borden
Alfred Lautier
Mr. Borden
Wilfred
Empire
Tariff Work Opens In 63rd Congress
Washington dispatch reports the House Ways and Means Committee begins organizing for tariff legislation under Majority Leader Underwood. Democratic reorganization and committee appointments loom, with tariff work taking priority ahead of a potential extra session and currency action possibly pursued by banking chair Carter. Lobbyists appear as organized opposition plans to temper major tariff reductions.
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Washington, D. C
Marvel T
House Ways and Means
Underwood
Qaen
S Wilson
Carter
Congress
Wilson
Wighington
Clarke 18 Named President Pro Tempore of Senate
Democrats of the senate chose Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas for president pro tempore over Senator Augustus C. Bagran of Georgia by a 27 to 14 vote. The caucus choice was seen as surprising and not binding on the full senate.
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Senate
Bacon
Washington, D.C
Democrats
James P. Clarke
Arksnans
Augustus C. Bagan
Georgia
Wilson backs tariff only plan for economy aims
Washington march 7 president Wilson favors tariff only action at the extra session to focus public opinion on the senate. he considers economy and class legislation, nominates roper and blakeslee to posts, and discusses new jersey labor debates with leaders as he plans regular cabinet meetings and talks with ny political figures.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
House
Congress
Senate
Daniel G. Roper
South Carolina
Fresisdene Wilson
Br. Chass Neill
James R. Blakeslee
Pennsylvania
Democratic Committee
Siegerald
Rate
Farmer's’ Organizations
Fitzgerald
Prenton
New Jersey
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ita
Boxins
Leaters
Jhly
White House
Wilts ‘House
Culberson
Enid
Joyce Locke Gets Prison Sentence in Militant Suffragette Case
Olive Wharry alias Loyte Locke, a militant suffragette, was sentenced in the Old Bailey Sessions to 75 months for setting fire to a pavilion at the New Botanical Gardens on February 20. She must pay all costs and provide a $1,000 good behavior bond for two years. a further year could be added if peace is not kept. Wharry vowed to refuse costs and began a hunger strike.
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London
Yin “Loyte Locke
Io Olive Wharry
New Botanical Gardens
Olive Wharry
Miss Wharry
Costa
OWA Dealer Testifies in Anti Trust Suit Against Harvester
Theodore Coley of Greenfield Iowa an implement dealer with eleven western towns testified before Special Examiner Robert Taylor in the government suit against International Harvester charged with Sherman anti trust violations. He said the firm tried to force exclusive contracts and he resisted by taking other lines. He reported his business volume near half a million dollars annually. Other witnesses largely supported that the company did not coerce dealers or fix retail prices as the trial continues.
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Owala
Nev
Theodore Coley
Greenfield
Towa
Robert Taylor
International Harvester Company
Cottey
International
Coffey
Federal Court
Anargh
Try- Joy
W. D. McHugh
Omaha
Attorneya Darling
Groenvenor
I. J. Stearns
Logan, Ta
International Company
Grosevenor
Stearng
Bribe attempt alleged in Hyde murder jury case
Deputy marshal Hollowell testified before Judge Porterfield that he was offered a bribe of 100 dollars to secure a hung jury and 1500 dollars to influence an acquittal in the Hyde murder trial. The judge issued a warrant for the second Hyde juror named in Hollowell’s account after a telephone conversation and a meeting where the offer was discussed.
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Kansas City
Thomas ‘Hollowell
Warshal
Hyde
Porterfield
Hollowell
Followell
Tom
Turkey
Girl's Philosophy vs Business Man's Wage Debate
Dramatic Senate vice commission session in Chicago features Julius Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck testifying on wages for women and implied links to vice. A young woman identified as Emily, employed by Sears Roebuck, argues that low wages do not justify crime or sin. The hearing highlights women workers, earnings, and societal pressures amid investigative scrutiny of Chicago employers.
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Chicago
Ill
Senate Vice Commission
Julius Rosenwald
Seara, Roebuck & Company
Himegel
Louis
Aamily
Ingutelora
Barrett O'Hara
Sears, Roe Company
Emily
State Senate
Barrett O’hara
Twins Rosenwald
Scarp, Reeouck & Company
Totes
Miller
C. H. Miller
Rosenwald
Sears, Boebuck & Company
O'Hara
Darling Lured to Death by Teacher
In St Paul Minnesota on March 7 Clyde M Darling was lured to his death by Professor M Olson of the University of Minnesota. Police and a coroner’s inquiry traced a postal card reading My Dear Little Man found in Darling’s coat pocket after the shooting in the Olson home summer kitchen. Handwriting experts planned to compare the card with Olson’s penmanship. Mrs Olson was visiting Montevideo with her four-year-old daughter. Olson surrendered and claimed unwritten law as his defense. He slept in his jail cell and will face a preliminary hearing for murder.
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St Paul
Winn
Clyde M Darling
Qatear M. Olson
University of Minnesota
Poleo
Darling
Olson
Aday
Montevideo
Minn
Prof. Olson
Olyox
Darrow Jury Deliberates Fate Amid Deadlock Reports
Los Angeles March 7 Jurors in the Clarence S Darrow trial remained deadlocked after a morning of deliberations with no verdict. The crowd gathered outside the courthouse as the jury, after a brief hung process, faced continued discussion and a 9 to 3 split in favor of acquittal when court adjourned for lunch and prepared to reconvene at 2 o clock.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence S. Darrow
Wprkers
M'Namara Brothers
Coors
Darrow
Itis
Parrot Home Quarantined by City Health Board
The home of Arthur Parrot at 603 Pine Street was placed under quarantine this afternoon by the board of health. The cause is listed as Scarlet fever in the family, attributed to City Health Physician Husted.
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Arthur Parrot
Pine Street
Board of Health
Scarlet
City Health
Husted
Weather report for Muscatine with temps and river stage
Weather notes forecast rain or snow tonight and Saturday with a cold low of 14 degrees at Muscatine. River stage today at Muscatine reads a few feet and a few inches. Sunrise at 6 15 mostly clear with moonrise at 6 17 a.m.
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Muscatine
Sonora Rebels Mobilize Amid Huerta Tensions
News from the frontier reports Huerta forces in Guaymas control and rebels in Hermosillo pushing mobilization. Telegraph and rail lines face censorship while the Colorado cruiser notes open southbound trains. Carranza's faction receives funds, Trevino declares loyalty, and Sonora rebels press for arms payments as tensions rise along the Mexican border.
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Douging
Ariz
Huerta
Guaymas
California Gulf
Hermosiile
Southern Pacific Railway
United States
Colorado
Guaymss
Ttermosilla
State Department
Washington
Empeime
Hermosillo
Nogales
Naco
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Ninth
Speaker Clark Celebrates 63rd Birthday in Washington
In Washington on March 63 year old Speaker Clark marked his 63rd birthday. He felt as young as 30, spending the day in his office receiving callers and congratulations. He recalled Daniel Webster’s famed speech on the fugitive slave act.
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Washington, D. C
Clark
Daniel Webster
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