German Expeditionary Force Defeated in Kaimhari Desert Clash
South Africa cable reports a battle between German expeditionary troops and Hottentot warriors near the Kaimhari desert. German casualties included Captain Von Erckert and Lieutenant Ebinger. Koppern escaped. German force of 430 men fought four days with scarce water, losing 58 enemy dead and several wounded as they retreated from the field.
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Best
South Africa
Kaimhari
Simon Koppers
Koppern
von Erckert
Ebinger
Cochas
Waterlees
Erckert
Berlin Reichstag row sparks journalists strike
Reporters walked out of the press gallery in the Reichstag after Centrist Ersberger called a colonial remark immoral. Jeers and a "swine" chant led to a bell ringing and protests. Journalists demanded an apology and later threatened a mass strike if unsatisfied. Only two semi official reporters remained.
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Berlin
Reichsatag
Tr Ersberger
Center Party
Herr Ber
Tribune
Presi
House
Reichstag
Presi- Gent
Stolberg
Boxer's blow causes death in Philadelphia theater fight
Coroner's jury finds Wassilly Ziemba died of brain hemorrhage after a facial blow at a local theater boxing match Tuesday night. Jes Wolf known as Young Nel was held on homicide charges while others arrested were discharged.
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Philadelphia
Wassilly Ziemba
Jes Wolf
Connec
ManS l auter Indictment Involving Aberenda Crew
A federal grand jury returned a manslaughter indictment against Dickson, a carpenter on the United States collier Aberenda, in San Juan Porto Rico. Several crew members are said to be implicated as more arrests are expected in the case stemming from the killing of Chief Weichert.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Dickson
United States
Aberenda
Webruery
Omgar Weichert
Mob Seizes Two Black Men in Perry Florida Lynching
A mob of armed residents surrounded the county and kidnapped Richard Smith and Will Gallon, both Black men, in Perry Florida on March 20. The event involved extrajudicial capture and threats of violence, with the two men reported as missing.
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Florida
Perry
Fla
Richard Smith
Will Gallon
Pension Agoneta Abolished for Seven of Fifteen
Seven of the fifteen pension agoneta have been abolished, reducing entitlements. The move impacts recipients linked to specific pension plans and may affect future benefit eligibility.
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Pension Agoneta
Pension agencies trimmed as congress approves large bill
Washington date line reports the house passed a pension appropriation bill totaling 150 865 005 the largest sum ever authorized by the measure while 86 to 139 vote kept its general agency recommendation. debate touched on federal patronage and Pan ama canal orders. senator lafallette discussed railroad valuation as the senate eyed the omnibus claims bill.
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Washington
United States
House
Committee On Appropriations
Fitzgerald
New York
Lafallette
Cortelyou
Wisconsin
Senate
Children Trampled in School Fire Drill Panic
In Kattowitz Prussian Silesia a fire drill caused a stampede when an exit door was left closed. As the Sixth class moved toward the door, others pressed forward and trampled several classmates until unconscious. Passersby freed the door and the panic ended.
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Kattowitz
Prussian Silesia
Senator Bryan In Critical Condition In Washington
Senator William J. Bryan remains critically ill at Providence hospital in Washington after three weeks of typhoid fever. Doctors report a crisis has been reached this morning.
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Senator Bryan
Washington
William J. Bryan
Providence Hospital
Fell Under the Wheels in Evanaville Tragedy
Evanaville Indiana March 20 John Schippmann, a 35 year old father, was killed after falling under a moving Illinois Central train while attempting to steal a ride. The incident occurred in the city and authorities investigate. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promotes a new remedy claim not to grip or nauseate and promises pleasant tasting use.
No Opposition to Foater in First District Nomination
Republicans in the First district met in Princeton Indiana on March 24 and nominated John H Foater for congress by acclamation as no opposition candidate appeared.
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Foeter
Princeton
Ind
Republcans
John H. Foater
Congress
Fire Rips Through Washington Lumber Yard Area
Fire broke out in Kissinger Brea lumber yards at Seventh and U Streets NW Washington on March 20. The blaze spread to several residences causing a loss estimated at 500 to 600 dollars.
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Washington
Kissinger Brea
Seventh and
U Streets
Northwest
Denials Highlight Testimony On Navy Submarine Contracts
Washington testimony before a House commission examined Electric Boat profits and contract procedures. Metcalf and Admiral Capps said profits seem not excessive and the Lake Boat contract was conditional. Other witnesses disputed statements about influence with Speaker Cannon and Hobson on naval affairs committee.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Admiral Capps
Bureau of Construction
Navy Department
Special Commission of the House
Electric Boat Company
Representative Lilley
Connecticut
Lake Boat Company
Speaker Cannon
Hobson
Naval Affairs Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Congress
Naval Affaires Committee
L. W. Bushey
Cannon
Williams
House
Archibald T
Lilley
Clement E. Adams
Bridgeport
Conn
Adams
J. F. J. Archibald
Collier’s Weekly
United States
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Archibald
Sentences Rev H B Zimmmerman for obscene mailings
Judge Archbald in Scranton sentenced Rev H B Zimmmerman formerly of Dickinson to six months in prison and a $100 fine for sending obscene pictures through the mails. He pleaded guilty and cited a magazine article as motive for the conduct.
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Scranton
Archhbald
H. B. Zimmierman
Omaha
Neb
Dickinson
Zimmerman
Wreck injures homeseekers on I G N excursion train
A Kansas and Oklahoma homeseeker party bound for Las Palomas Mexico was wrecked near Pearsall Texas, killing one cannanaten and injuring eight others when the engine tender baggage car and some day coaches left the track after brakes failed on the International and Great Northern line.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fim
International and Great Northern Railroad
Kansas
Oklahoma
Las ‘Paltenas
Mexico
Pearsall
Afty
Did You Ever Stop to Think About Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and digestive woes. It claims the pills restore health, energy, and success, lists ingredients like pepsin and golden seal, and offers mail order and store availability with a 50 cent price.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart
Ivory Oragetore
Bank official cites theft in United Home Protector Fraternity
Banking Commissioner Zimmerman reports Supreme Secretary W. L. Wilson of the United Home Protector Fraternity has misappropriated over 376,000 over ten years through mining ventures and electric railroad promotions. Records were falsified, a mortgage paid but not recorded, and interest paid by Wilson. He confessed and the fraternity faces insolvency with a receiver sought. About 100 subordinate bodies exist in Michigan.
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Port Huron
Mich
Zimmerman
W. L. Wilson
United Home Protector Fraternity
Wilson
Supreme Trustees
Pittsburg Flood Crest Expected Near Thirty Feet
Pittsburg officials and residents faced a relief moment as the weather bureau projected the flood crest slightly under thirty feet. Despite the lower crest, officials warn that the city and surrounding areas will endure enormous damage and loss.
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Pittsburg
United States Weather Bureau
Congress Promises Relief on Employer Liability Act
Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks announced that the present congress will pass an employer liability act. They said the bill will meet and overcome the constitutional issues raised by the Supreme Court in a recent decision.
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Congress
Washington
Cannon
Fairbanks
Supreme Court of the United States
King’s New Discovery Praised as Best Cough Remedy
A. C. Blanrigs of Empire Georgia touts De King’s New Discovery as the best cure for coughs colds and sore throats, claiming seven years of dependable use and superior relief compared with other medicines.
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A. C. Blaridgs
Empire
Earth
Tor
Judge Pritchard Weighs Contempt Charge Over Denison Hotel Story
Indianapolis March 20 Judge Pritchard has not decided whether to hold Edward G Sourbier in direct contempt for recounting a Denison hotel conversation in which Brunay allegedly asked to fix a juror and an attorney offered $5,000. The case ties to the Brunaugh trial and a discharged jury.
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Indianapolis
Pritchard
Criminal Court
Edward G. Sourbler
Sourbler
Brunaugh- Ryan-Bell
Denison
Brunaugh
Sourbier
Branaugh
Hooton
Bell
Ryan
Boston
Grand Jury
Settlement in Light Prompts Separate District Conferences
In Indianapolis on March 20 the miners' scale committee urged separate district conferences for the central competitive district miners and the operators association to plan action. It also urged separate wage conferences in the southwestern districts. After a speech by Mayor Bookwalter the miners voted to reconsider holding the next convention in St Louis and decided to return to Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Miners’ Scale Committee
Operators’ Association
Bookwalter
St. Louis
Indiana Operators Say State Could Sign Scale Contract
Terre Haute Indiana operators believe the state can sign a scale contract separately if asked. The state miners convention adjourned and could meet again at the president’s call, aiming to renew the old contract and sign before April 1. Operators did not act on district meetings and would consider a joint meeting if invited.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
van Horn
Going After School Funds in Columbus County
Columbus Ind March 20 Superintendent Charles B Talkington of the county schools plans investigations across the county to locate missing school funds. The law allows him to inspect books and records of the county clerk auditor mayor justices of the peace county commissioners township trustees and others to recover unremitted money for the state.
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Columbus
Ind
Charles B. Talkington
Fung
State of
Indiana
Rome Fog Shrouds Duke of Abruzzi Engagement
The Rome report says no official royal stance on the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins engagement. No denial has appeared, and observers say consent of the king would determine legality and status, with a royal approval producing a duchess.
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Rome
Duke of
Miss Elkins
Victor Emmanuel
Abruzzi
Amendment Proposed in Ohio House Votes to Submit
The Ohio House approved by 100 to 16 a senate joint resolution to submit to voters a constitutional amendment establishing initiative and referendum in state legislation. The plan aims to empower citizens to directly propose and veto laws through a referendum process. The action occurred in Columbus on March 20.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Atwell Senate
New Hampshire Commissioned Under Captain Winslow
A statement from New York denies any truth to rumors that H H Rogers is seriously ill in Bermuda. Little Abe Hummel, the New York lawyer convicted of subornation of perjury, has been released from Blackwell's Island prison. The Chicago wheat market firm on reports of green bugs in the Southwest and strong export demand. William Dulaney, the president's colored barber, resigns as official and becomes a navy auditor bookkeeper earning 1660 dollars. Venezuelan Colombia relations show strain with Dr Restrepo’s sudden departure from Caracas.
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Abe" Hummel
New York
Blackwell’s Island
Chicago
William Dulaney
Navy
Venesuela
Colombia
Caracas
Dr. Restrepo
The Sporting World Highlights of Current Athletics
Panama hosts three baseball grounds and a seven club league. A Kalamazoo purse of ten thousand dollars for trotters is discussed. Portwouth’s schedule shows thirty two games in two months with eleven at home. Zubisco the Galician wrestler may tour to face Gotch and Hackenschmidt victor. William Bradley’s Sweet Marie and George G drive against Equity and The Monk, chasing 2 01% pace.
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Panama
Kalamazoo
Mich
Portwouth
Zubisco
William Bradley
Sweet Marie
George G
Equity
Monk
Death by own action cited in flea bite joke exchange
A witty exchange asks what happened to a greyhound. The reply says death by own action as a self-inflicted bite while attempting to nab a flea on his back, illustrating a darkly comic miscalculation.
Scraps of Science Show Surprising World Facts
A German technical journal estimates the ocean water contains over 2,000,000 tons of dissolved silver. Science notes the sun's heat reaching Earth amounts to two billion two hundred fifty millionths of the total, enough to warm 2,250,000,000 worlds the size of ours.
Incredulous Father Checks Clock for Breakfast Time
A scene in a drawing room shows a cheerful exchange as a father asks what time it is and insists the clock be rechecked after the young man leaves to fetch breakfast. The dialogue centers on routine morning brevity and family cadence.
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Ethelic
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Indiana markets report wheat at 98 cents for No. 2, corn at 65.5 cents, oats 53 cents. hay prices range from 12 to 16 dollars. Cattle 3.50 to 6.86, hogs 3.50 to 5.10, sheep 3.00 to 5.06, lambs 5.25 to 7.25. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo Toledo markets list price ranges and receipts for hogs cattle lambs across multiple centers.
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Indianapelle
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
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H. H. Rogers
Bermuda
the Sporting World
Toledo
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