La Follette Platform Calls for Far Reaching Reforms
Madison March 13 United States Senator Robert M La Follette outlines in his campaign platform bold reforms including government ownership of express companies, a tariff commission and investigations into trusts. He backs initiative referendum recall direct nominations and graduated taxes, while opposing ship subsidies currency schemes and Canadian reciprocity.
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Robert M. la Follette
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Taft
Sanford
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Nene
Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Roosevelt First Campaign Speech Planned at Carnegie Hall
Colonel Roosevelt will speak next week in New York at Carnegie Hall under Civic Forum auspices. He will deliver a nonpartisan address on campaign issues and frame basic questions of the race, with several anticipated visitors and a declined invitation to address the Southern Commercial congress.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
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Virginia
Taft
Verdict on Sea Accident At Haslar
In Portsmouth England March 13 the coroner's inquest verdict on the British submarine A 3.7 fatalities from a collision with the depot ship Hazard on February 2 states deaths were due to drowning and the submarine was pierced above with a six to eight foot long hole, likely causing instantaneous death for the officers and crew.
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Portsmouth
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Haslar Military Hospital
Coast Steamer Jose Burns At Maiden Lane
The Jose of United Fruit caught fire at the foot of Maiden Lane while docked with 1000 cages of oil. Fifteen men trapped in the hold escaped as the ship sank after being towed into the East River. Gasoline in the hold exploded near a lamp, fanning the blaze and endangering harbor traffic.
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New York
Jose
United Fruit Company
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Maiden Lane
East River
Kingston
Jamaica
Elevi Ly Atern
Thirteen a Lucky Number in Chicago Lodging Row
In Chicago on March 12 a group of twelve homeless men and a thirteenth man clashed when the thirteenth tried to enter their station shelter. Police arrested all. Judge Bottler discharged Thomas Lynch and fined the twelve others ten dollars each. Lynch, a lodging-house fire survivor, declared thirteen lucky.
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Lynch
Two Airships Collide Over German Aerodrome
At Johann airfield near Berlin on March 1 a collision occurred between two aircraft. The plane piloted by Schade with a passenger Badowsk? fell and was injured, while the other machine driven by Rethnger smashed. both airmen escaped with minor injuries.
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Berlin
Olive Todas
Johann
Schade
Badowsk
Rethnger
Withurt
Woodmen Rates Approved by Regional Deputies
Kansas City March 13. A rate increase for the Modern Woodmen of America, adopted in Chicago, won approval from seventy five deputies representing Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma after an extended session here. The delegates agreed the increase was necessary.
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Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Engagement announced at Wisconsin University
March 13 Milwaukee dispatch reports Miss Julia Smith daughter of Prof Charlee Forster Smith of the Greek department at the University of Wisconsin engaged to Edward J Harvey of Racine. Both are university graduates and the engagement is announced.
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Charlee Forster Smith
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Edward J. Harvey
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University
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Endorses Sealing Treaty
The Senate foreign relations committee voted to favorably report the seal treaty with an amendment establishing a ten year closed season for sealing. The amendment followed a proposal by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska.
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Washington, DC
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Benater Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ten Years For Arson in Wis. Case
Madison Wis March 13 Ten years were imposed on a man named Niederschke for arson related to a suffragette demonstration. The case stemmed from a blaze at the Buena Vista farm barn near Glenwood involving damage to a horse barn and other property. He confessed to participation in the march 1 protest and was sentenced by a police magistrate.
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London
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Lordon
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Glenwool
Prince
Thousand Arabs Die on the Battlefield Report
Repeated report outlines heavy Arab casualties on the battlefield as Italian forces advance and occupy several oases, with casualties described as immense and ongoing.
Italians claim victory in seven hour battle with Arabs
Italian commander in the Benghazi area reports seven hour fighting near Pojat where Arabs defended trenches but were routed. Italian losses total about 23 killed and wounded. Arabs reportedly 1,000 killed and 1,000 wounded with many women among casualties. Turkish add claims extended Arab success near Tobruk with heavy losses on both sides.
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Tathem Pasha
One Big Dynamite Case Goes to Trial on October First
All fifty four defendants charged with violations of federal explosives statutes face a single trial October 1 after Judge A B Anderson denied separate-trial motions. The consolidation merges 128 counts including 28 conspiracy charges and 100 direct-violation counts involving dynamite and nitroglycerin transport on passenger trains.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Ortle E. MacManigal
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McNamara
Herbert
Senate confirms Pitney as associate justice
Chancellor Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey was confirmed by the Senate as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The vote stood 50 to 20 after a brief executive session, with the debate ending shortly after 2 o'clock.
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Mahlon Pitney
New Jersey
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Fire creed sparks debate at religious education convention
In St Louis on March 1 Associated Press reports Dr Pant of Chicago declared belief in a fiery hell “good for vulgar minds” during an address to the ninth annual Religious Education convention, drawing reactions from attendees and prompting discussion on doctrinal views.
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Sheep raising to be key Wisconsin rural industry says MeKerraw
Neenah March 14 The Northwestern reports a talk by George MeKerraw and J Dehuents on Future Sheep Prospects In Wisconsin They note growing profitability and opportunities in central and eastern states while Wisconsin near Chicago markets is ideal for sheep raising Women speakers were dropped from the program due to politics rule and scheduling conflicts with the Institute roundup and opera house events.
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George MeKerraw
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M Mc Ureery
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Portuguese Troops Mutiny Near Hiria Ante Front
A large part of the Tenth Regiment of Portuguese Infantry at Hiria ante crossed the northeast frontier with their arms and joined the Royalists. Other regiments in the north are reported moved as Royalist propaganda tests loyalty of the government.
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Lisbon
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Hiriaante
Knox Leaves San Salvador for Guatemala City
Secretary of State Knox departed San Salvador on a special train for Acajutia. He will await the cruiser Maryland this evening for San Jose de Guatemala and expects to reach Guatemala City tomorrow.
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Republic of Salvador
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Maryland
San Jose de Guatemala
Guatemala City
Britain lifts cattle embargo on U S imports
The United States ends the long standing embargo on cattle imports from Great Britain due to foot and mouth disease. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace authorized the lift in Washington on March 13, restoring trade after the disease concerns.
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Great Britain
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Wile
Taft cites weakness of neutrality laws in Mexico crisis
Washington March 13 Taft pressed for stricter neutrality rules after Mexican revolutionaries draw arms from the United States. He, with Wickersham Stimson and others, urged Congress to bar shipments to rebel or unstable regions on the American continent and consider stronger enforcement at customs houses.
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Conference Talks on Neutrality Law and Mexican Arms
Pan American delegates discuss reviewing neutrality laws as key to future hemispheric harmony. Senator Root may draft a resolution to tighten neutrality, with border arms shipments to aid insurgents in Mexico under scrutiny. Leaders refuse action while awaiting committee progress and border enforcement orders. Mexican diplomats warn free arms passage into Juarez threatens Mexico.
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FOUR CARS IN THE RIVER
The second section of the Twentieth Century Limited on the New York Central bound for New York derailed near Mynde Park New Jersey at 3 AM and four passenger cars plunged into the river. Four serious injuries reported. several passengers burned or cut, with two possibly fatally.
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Emperor Restoration Reported Amid Turmoil in Shensi
A chaotic dispatch notes Sheng Yun, aide to the emperor, being placed as governor of Shensi province. The move draws focus as authorities shift from Kensie to Pohang in a bid to restore the emperor to power.
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Lawrence Strike Ends After Pact to Accept Wage Plan
Lawrence Mass February 14 The ending of the great textile strike that began January 13 was thought settled as the joint committee voted to recommend to the employer an agreement. The plan proposes wage increases from three to twenty five percent with a one and a quarter premium for overtime and a biweekly premium payment instead of a monthly schedule.
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Dry gains reported in Minnesota license vote results
Early returns from about 200 towns show 96 dry votes to 87 wet with officials noting substantial dry gains. Secretary W G Calderhead of the Prohibition state committee says dry territory now controls roughly sixty percent of towns reporting yesterday.
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Minneapalix
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Minnesota
W. G. Calderhead
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Wota
Missing Sugar Trust Papers Shake Trial In New York
In New York on March 13 the sugar trust case revealed dozens of crucial papers vanished from the American Sugar Refining Company and related defendants. William H Whiteside testified as the first witness that he brought empty hands to court, failing to produce minutes and contracts tied to Champion Construction and other linked entities.
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American Sugar Refining Company
William Ti. Whiteside
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Harned
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Thomas FB. Harned
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Yundwo
Supreme court denies writ in Milwaukee ballot case
Madison reports that the Wisconsin supreme court denied a mandamus motion seeking reversal of Judge Halsey’s demurrer ruling on a ballot dispute. The case involves a conspiracy claim by Milwaukee Republicans and Democrats to influence the primary ballot with Congressman William J Cary and Dr Gerhard Yi Badlig listed as Democrats candidates. The matter was held under advisement by Chief Justice Linelaw.
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Badlig
Linelaw
Oshkosh Dentists Honored and Vall ey Meeting Planned
Oshkosh dentists honored the Northwestern Society as secretary and treasurer were announced. Appleton hosted the valley dentists gathering with a German banquet at Hotel Ruger, praising reception by Appleton members. Fond du Lac to host next year at Castle Hall in March 1916.
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Rend du Fie
Wee River Valley Dental Society
Fond du Lac
G. A. Stratton
Oshkosh
W. J. Tennant
L. H. Moore
Mareh UK
Castle Hall
London Obituary: Arthur Sassoon Dies in 72nd Year
Arthur Abram David Sassoon, intimate friend of the late King Edward, died today in London in his seventy second year. The passing removes a long-time figure tied to royal circles and British commerce.
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Associated Press
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