Knox in San Salvador Welcomed by Crowds
United States Secretary of State Philander C. Knox arrived in San Salvador on March 11 to a warm reception. Officials and crowds greeted him at Acajutla and San Salvador, with electric illuminations and guards of honor. Knox sought to strengthen friendly ties and counter imperialist fears while diplomatic talks and a state dinner were planned. Amusing incidents aboard the Maryland and strict security measures accompanied the trip, the Salt Salvadoran authorities stressing no real threat from locals.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Philander C. Knox
United States
Acajutla
Knox
Guards of
Mr. Knox
Carl Melende
Mrs. Knox
Cadet Corps
Melendez
Palace
the Republic
Manuel Araujo
Salvador
Central America
Maryland
Customs House
American State Department
Picture Off House Taken. Champ Clark Faces Movie Time
In Washington March, Speaker Champ Clark presided briefly as a moving picture crew filmed in the House chamber. He tolerated the scene, then adjourned his visit to his office. The apparatus with wires and mercury lights was cleared away so the House could reconvene for its noon session.
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Champ Clark
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Clark
House
New England
Immigration Bill Protests Heard by Senate Committee
Washington March 11 The Senate committee on immigration today considered a protest by the American Federation of Labor against the Dill ing bill for general revision of immigration. The measure would place immigration under the discretion of administration officials. It is expected the committee will revisit the proposal at its next meeting.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On
Aged Couple Perishes in Erie Farmhouse Fire
Erie Pa March 11 Mrs John McCumber aged eighty five was burned to death today and her husband aged ninety two was fatally burned while trying to rescue her at their Craneville area farmhouse two miles from town Neighbors aided but the roof collapsed trapping them as the blaze spread posthumous report confirms the man was later pulled from the ruins and the woman cremated
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Erie
John McCumber
Craneaville
McCumber
Ste
Ruling Favors Patent Holders Over Use Restrictions
The U S Supreme Court upheld patent holders right to limit how their articles are used through contracts and licenses. Justice Lurton notes the statute grants inventor monopoly and contracts can extend protection, affecting Sherman anti trust issues. shoe machinery case likely unaffected. A separate Iowa decision on a separate matter is also noted in terse terms.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Breme Court of the
United States
Lurton
Department of Justice
United Shoe Machinery Company
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Interior
Mary ©. Ness
Oregon
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Supreme Court of the
Rebels Lose Heavily in Mexican Battle Near Gomez Palacio
In a March 9 engagement near Gomez Palacio rebels suffered 105 dead as federal forces under Gen. Aubert repelled them with cavalry infantry and artillery. Monied trains departed Monterey for Torreon, while federals routed 100 rebels in Culiacan using machine guns. Delays from burned bridges hinder Orozco's advance toward Torreon, and no call for Marines has been issued for the Mexican legation in Mexico City.
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Sy Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
San Pedro
Imparcial
Gomes
San Tenacio
Aubert
Monterey
Forteon
Culiacan
Binaloa
Department of the Interior
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Orozco
la Guna
Santa Rosalia
Jiminiz
Washington, D
State
Navy Departments
Ambassador Wilson
Mexiin
Portage Levee Needs More State Flood Aid Urged
Milwaukee dispatch from Madison reports Governor McGovern was urged to add a provision for stronger state funding to the proposed special pension for the legislature. A delegation including Portage officials and levee commission members warned Portage and the Box River valley face flood danger. The governor took the petition under advisement.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
McGovern
Portage
M. J. Downey
J. L. Mahoney
State Levee Commission
W. C. Gault
H. L. Beilinghausen
J. B. Tones
Box River
Wisconsin moves to buy Glenn Park in Crawford county
State officials in Madison indicate final steps in acquiring Glenn Park in Crawford county may occur this week. Assembly leaders, including Chairman Sewernre, will oversee the plan as parcels may be named Fort Crawford Park.
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Milwaukee
Wie
Wisconsin
Madison
Glenn Park
Crawford County
Aart Sewernre
Maaerers
Prittngham
Wate Park
Guede
Fort Crawferd Park
England Puzzled by Dual South Pole Discoveries
A London report notes Captain Amundsen and Captain Scott both reaching the South Pole, each via different routes. Amundsen traveled by South America while Scott followed the Australia and New Zealand route, with official notices confirming the pole discoveries.
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England
Amundsen
London
Scott
Australia
New Zealand
South Pole
Norway
South America
Buenos Ayres
Packers Case in Chicago Trial Near Verdict
Government counsel urged Judge Carpenter to deny defense motions to sequester the jury and discharge the packers. They argued the Sherman act violation was proven by testimony on test costs, margins, information sharing, and the National Packing company merger linking Armour Swift and Morris to monopoly in the meat industry.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Packers
Packeny
Garpenter
James M. Sheean
Sheean
Cvie
Romj
National Packing Company
Shvean
Billion Dolla Combine
Armour, Swift, and Morris
Packere
Packera
Armour
Swift
Morr
Riot at police station as workers protest in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts a demonstration in front of the police station brought several hundred picketers, including many women, to threaten a disturbance. Police used crowd control after arrests of six leaders, four of them women, as they pursued a captive during transfer.
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Wy Associated Press
Lawrence
Maes
Etitkene
Manitowoc Man Dies in Heart Attack at Public Weary
Milwaukee dispatch reports Carl G. Steker, former Reeveg and Steker Grocery company employee, who for eight years served as custodian at the public weary, died this morning of a heart ailment. The Manitowoc man had been a familiar figure in the town, with local officials referring to him as a quiet, reliable worker. The death occurred in Manitowoc, with details from special correspondent notes.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Carl G. Steker
Reeveg
Steker Grocery Company
Roosevelt Visits New York Offices
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at his New York offices amid reports that his services would not be required at the Mineola county courthouse. The development comes as Roosevelt continues to engage in political duties and public appearances in the city.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mineola
Taft Optimistic Amid National Political Reactions
President Taft travels between Chicago Toledo and Washington amid floods of congratulations and public praise. Roosevelt letter dispute simmers as Dixon seeks Taft endorsement. Wisconsin notes report no breach between La Follette circle and Lenroot. recall controversy erupts in Watertown public meeting.
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Pillsburg
White House
Taft
Dunsburg
Chicago
Toledo
Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
Traile
Tle
Sennor Dixon
Willam £. McKinley
Taft Campaign Bureau
Dixon
McKinley
Ward
Peraphal
Joseph M. Dixon
Lenroot
LA ‘Sollette
Milwaukee
Wis
Irvine L. Lantoct
la Folletta
la Follette
Washington
Charles HH
Crownhart
Whsconsin Industria
la Fol
Wessae
Watertown
Colerciemah
Welsee
Attates
Chatciley
Bryan to Speak in Madison and Missouri Primary Hopes
Madison dispatch says William J. Bryan will address Democrats in Madison next Saturday night on Progressive Democracy, likely at the university gym. Missouri Republicans push for a presidential primary on the same day across the state, with Roosevelt and La Follette factions seeking aligned delegate instructions and antedated maneuvers. Carnegie confirms funds for Roosevelt’s Africa expedition were offered after a Smithsonian contact, denying any direct request from Roosevelt and framing the donation as a gesture of support rather than a campaign pressure.
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Denver
Willes
Madison
Bryan
Milwaukee
Wis
William J. Bryan
Hoosevelt
LA Follette
Pierre
Roosevelt
la Folletts
Carnegie
Hot Springs
Ark
Andretw
Dey
Welcott
Smithsonian Institution
Mr. Carnegie
Woleuth
Stithaonian Institution
Hoosevelk
Carnegie Institute
Pittsboro
San Diego fleet missing after gale hits fishing vessels
San Diego March 11 all vessels of the San Diego fishing fleet with crews totaling nineteen men have not sent word since leaving port early Saturday. A forty mile per hour gale drove the fleet to sea and is believed to have scattered them. Three schooners were righted but others are missing and feared lost in the sudden storm. No bodies have been found though a sinking crewman was seen in the breakers.
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Associated. Press
San Diego
Cal
Jwats
San Francisco
United States
Thetis
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Britard
Hardinson
Oleomargarine Law Sparks Wisconsin Farm Protests
Special to The Northwestern Washington March 11. Representative Morse and Wisconsin delegates receive petitions from farmers opposing the Lever bill amendments to the federal oleomargarine law. Petitioners favor Haugen provisions except the name change from oleomargarine to margarine, which could complicate state laws. Morse urges cooperation to expand ginseng production in Wisconsin as about 2,000 farmers grow the profitable crop despite high rooting and trade costs.
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Washington
DD. C
Morse
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department
Aiken Apologizes in House for March Speech
Representative Aiken of New York Independent apologized to the House for language used in a March 7 speech. He asked to withdraw the objectionable matter, which was granted, after assailing President Taft Senator Root and former Representative Littaver.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Representative Aiken
New York
Independent
House
Taft
Root
Littaver
Elgin Butter Market Report From March Declares Price
The Elgin butter market report lists price per pound for butter, noting afternoon declarations. Outputs show weekly quantities, including pounds produced and the date of the declaration.
Steel subsidiary inquiry reveals ore charges and rates
Washington March 11 steel subsidiary of United States Steel Corp under Senate committee inquiry. Traffic expert Freer testifies Duluth Missabe Northern and Duluth & Iron Range railways returned 240 percent on capital in 1910 with eighty cent ore rate from Mesaba Mines to Lake Superior. Committee votes along party lines as questions are challenged.
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Associated
Press
Washington, D
Maren
Guy M
Stanley Steel
Duluth, Milgabee, & Northern Railroad
United States
Steel Corporation
Menese
Lake Superior
Stanley
Chatrniah Stanley
Freelanid
Duluth & Tron Range
Duluth, Missabe & Northern
Mings
Duluth
Jake
Coal strike causes withdraw of ships and German mine output
Two liners, the American Hero St Paul and the White Star Oceanic, were withdrawn from service due to the British coal strike. In Germany, official mine figures show 65 percent of 170,368 miners at work in eastern Westphalia while western Westphalia reports most workers still active and non strikers not molested.
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Southarmyton
the. Ameris Gan’ Hner
St.’ Paul
New York
Oceanic
Germany
Exsson
Worl Yho
Westphalia
Western Westphalia
Storm Delays Rail Traffic Across Missouri Valley
A third heavy March snowstorm hits the Missouri valley causing rail delays. Five to seven inches of snow blankets Missouri while Nebraska and Iowa see one to three inches. Light snow grazes northern Kansas and a light rain touches southern Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas as trains run behind schedule. In Saint Joseph, the third March storm rages thirty six hours making roads impassable and delaying spring farming by about a month.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kfor
Mingousi Valley
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Joseph
Will Mr Nye Be Ousted By Wisconsin Supreme Court
Special to The Northwestern Madison March 11. The Wisconsin supreme court will determine whether Assemblyman Ray J Nye of Superior is eligible to serve on the grain and warehouse commission. The ouster suit was begun by his predecessor Henry A Johnson after Governor McGovern declined to appoint him. Another major case involves Judge Lawrence W Halsey and the Milwaukee Socialist administration seeking to block part of his salary he asserts is due.
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Madison
Wis
Ray J. Nye
Superior
Wisconsin Grain and Warehouse Commission
Supreme Court
Bult
Henry, A. Johnson
McGovern
Milwaukee Socialist
Lawrence W. Halsey
Illinois Lawyer Is Dead Aged 85 In Kewanee
Kewanee Illinois March 12 Judge C Wilson pioneer attorney of new county and chief justice of the Utah supreme court from 1860 to 1870 died at his home today aged eighty five years A railway engineer Colorado Springs Col T TL Wagner chief engineer in the construction of the Colorado Springs Cripple Creek district railroad died at his home here early today He was sixty seven years old Death was due to paralysis
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Associated Preas
Kewanee
C Wilson
New County
Supreme Court of
Utah
Colorado
Springs
Colo
T. TL. Wagner
Colormite Springs
Cripple Creek
Hin
Paralyala
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Purchase Park
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James H. Wilkerson
Special Council
Pierce
Butler
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