Oil tax ruling upheld by Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds a 3 percent tax on oil and gas production as property, not an agency tax, in a case testing a 1916 legislature law. The decision preserves revenue from leases on Creek and other lands amid winter weather forecasts and widespread rainfall across the state.
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KO Howard
Supreme Court
Dow
Oklahoma
Wocal Cane
Deertet Court
Ben # Whitehill
John F Hayden Hugh Donovan Jr
Joseph W. Whitehill
Hewat
Sharp
Spice Sharp
Senate Committee Approves Treaty On Panama Partition
Washington March 11 The Senate foreign relations committee approved a revised treaty with Colombia to settle Panama partition terms aboard a special session. The senate adjourned today with debate to resume tomorrow as the treaty advances through approval channels.
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Washingston
Senate Foreign Relating Committee
Columbia
United States
Panama
Senate
Settlement of Rate Case Is Proposed
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes a permanent plan for railroad rate cases affecting major routes. It outlines preferential rates and adjustments for eastern cities, Pacific coast shipments, and intermediate points, with monthly adjustments and proportional rate prescriptions.
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Washington
Ineerstate Commerce Commission
Weatimund
Three Men Die in Henderson Coal Mine Blast
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania on March 13 a mine explosion at Henderson Coal Company near Hendersonville killed three men and left seven missing with twenty at work at the time. Seven were rescued soon after the blast as investigators seek the cause.
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Canonsburg
Henderson Coal Company
Hendersonville
President Improves After Week Indoors at White House
Report says President Wilton remains indoors due to cold weather but shows steady improvement at the White House. An Oval Office meeting occurred with Secretary Terity and Dr Carey Grayson. aides say the president is likely to sit up this afternoon.
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Washington
Maret LY
Wilton
Inday
Thas Wren
White House
Oval
Roth
Terity Ant
Carey Grayson
Toon
Wilson
New York Votes on Suffrage Again
Albany March 1 The push for woman suffrage advances after a prior defeat in 1915. The latest step moved through the senate with approval of a resolution seeking a statewide referendum at the impending election in September.
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Albany
Prrils
Senate
Chicago Plans Used Auto Show and Conference
A local event schedule outlines a used auto show in Chicago plus a conference of governors to discuss preparedness. Major General Leonard Wood is expected to attend.
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Chicago Planning
Sic
Newingland Tates
Leonard Wood
Freezing Tonight Weather Forecast Local Area
Forecast calls for freezing temperatures tonight with clear skies across the region. Warnings include frost in outlying areas and light winds that may chill exposed skin. Authorities urge residents to protect plants and pets and drive carefully when black ice forms.
Sinking and rescue of American aboard Cunard steamer
A partial state department reply reports on the torpedoing of a Cunard steamer with one American aboard. The incident mentions a survivor, a Nashville surgeon, and cites connections to Vanderbilt and Davidson county. Paris and Queenstown dispatches discuss Allied naval events and American seamen's fate.
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Cunard
Frost
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Batio
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Waterford
Hongarton
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Teter
Javed
Core
Wow Core
Davidson County
Aeelum
Vanderbilt
St Mares Milwaukee
Grace
Queenstown
Mexico City Chosen as Republic Capital
Mestar report states General Latrasia Haned issued a decree restoring Mexico City as the republic capital. General Carrara allegedly received 1,500,000 votes amid presidential election claims set in motion from Mestce City to the capital.
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Queretaro
Leeneral Latrasia
Republi
Mestce
Carrara
Inez Sunay
Woman Exonerated for Killing Man
A tentative report from a local committee chair notes exoneration for a woman linked to a fatal incident. The piece mentions unclear names, a potential railroad conference, and discontinuous references to a strike recommendation. Details are fragmented and require verification.
No Strike Orders Reported in Boston Rail Unrest
Reports from Boston state no strike orders had been received by railroad workers as of early today. National officers and brotherhood leaders were said to be planning a general strike, raising tensions among lineal and railroad unions.
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Aner
Times
Brad
Chickasha
Kansas City
Boston
March
Lineal Ohale
Railroad
Brotherhomals
Natiottel
Fort Brotherhoods
Secret Rules for All Armed Guards Revealed
Washington reports detail complete determinations for arming guards on American merchant ships. Submarines and naval procedures are cited with Lansing and Secretary roles, as a plan to forward precise instructions to navy personnel when ships are ready to call, including delivery of copies to commanders.
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Tensa
Phils Aried
Wuardet
Ani Marines
Andler
Ameriguit Lise
Briternatemat
Seamen's Union of Aimerica
Ain Seathell
Wien
Hrasin
Creat
International Mercantile Marine Owners
Washington
Allahough
Crerman
T Ew Department
Seccoary Lanne
Secrtary
Lansing
Navy Department
Arkansas Negro Executed in Electric Chair Morning Murder
A man described as an Arkansas Negro was electrocuted at the state penitentiary today for the murder of Mik Bailes, wife of a foreman at Ashdowt. The case involved a robbery and connected conspirators, with a jury verdict and subsequent execution marking the end of the trial.
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Mashumer
Altay
Texas Panhandle
John Haale
Mmeter
Mik Hen Bailes
Ashdowt
Lea
Fort Worth Boosters Convention Summary
The 140 boosters are traveling to Fort Worth for a party convention with delegates and events planned. Holden and Lassibire preside as hosts while Athenee and Layman prepare to attend the Haptiet Levities conference. delegates are expected to participate through Friday.
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Fort Worth
Atlanta Ga
Holden
Lassibire
Cathy Wrearly
Velay
Tully
Thaw Custody Dispute Stands in New York Court
The hearing on March 14 centers on the custody and guardianship of Mrs Thaw’s estate interests. Authorities note Thaw remains under state protection while proceedings continue, with the Navy commission and courts overseeing the legal actions related to the Kansas State truely case.
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Kansas
Magri
Basel
Lanaey Eee Wilichy Eeerendak
Uhawe
Ninavy Commission
Tivritan
Thaw
Penneyvaria
Court of
Chat
New York Officials Continue Fight Amid Court Challenge
Nineteen officials vow to press on with the fight after a high court ruling and a focus on reassessment of policy. The report notes steady momentum in legislative actions and ongoing litigation as authorities pursue a contested agenda despite scrutiny.
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New York
Wife compelled to dance to keep warm divorce granted
In district court yesterday Mire Ce facie Ratelitte Cecty faced a divorce hearing. The husband objected to her need to dance to stay warm amid harsh conditions. The judge noted the cold, stressing that she claimed she was unable to work. The divorce was granted.
Executive heads assert walkout series planned
Executive heads announce a planned walkout series with a final meeting scheduled for Thursday to coordinate actions.
Eastern Lines Face Nationwide Rail Strike Threat
A conference in New York with railroad managers and four brotherhoods outlined a hard line on the eight hour workday. A staged strike program targets freight crews across major routes including New York Central and Baltimore & Ohio with a nationwide escalation if no agreement is reached by March 19, extending to western lines and Chicago destined crews by March 20.
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New York
Four Brotherhoods of
OWORK
Ff Wilock
Avearing
New York Central
Baltmore & Ohio
Erie
Atlantic Coast Line Southern Railway
Laureate & Nashvile
Seaboard
Lehigh Vale
Fev
Lackaweat
Jersey Central
Pennantania
Long Tetland
Maine Central
Nelaware & Hudson
Reading
Orth Western
Hill Roads
Chicago
Wetoesta Marely
Trainmen pledge support to Wilson in pending railroad talks
March 7 letter from Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to President Wilson expresses hopeful intent to join a March 15 national conference seeking a satisfactory adjustment of the eight hour controversy. The union stresses desire to avert a strike and keep the nation united during wartime.
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Washington
Wilson
Atien
New York
Kern
Tvad
Hette Lippert
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