Russia China crisis widens amid frontier fears
St Petersburg March 14 three distinct Russo-Chinese crisis threads alarm officials as Russia confronts distrust from China, government discord, and advancing military supply problems on the Manchurian border. Dispatches discuss troop movements, frontier revisions, and Japan’s cautious stance amid a tense regional balance.
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China
Novoe Vremya
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Mongolia
Alon
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Wukden
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Japan
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Tokio
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Javan
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Yalu
M. Kekosanif
Foreign Office
M. Roazenoff
Metropolitan Bowlers Win Big in National Tourney
In Buffalo on March 14 the Metropolitan Bowling club of Baltimore led by Krichton vind Lent Becker posted 1308 in the doubles, securing second place and trailing the world record by Keilsay and Johnson of New Haven by 46 points.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Krichtonvind Lent Becker
Metropolitan Bowling Club
Baltimore
National Bowling Association
Metropolitan
Keilsey
Massive stock yard fire kills hundreds of animals in Fort Worth
A fire near Fort Worth destroyed nearly two acres of stock sheds, roasting to death between five hundred and one thousand horses sheep and hogs and seriously burning four men. Animal losses are estimated at about 250000 with property loss around 50000. Notably valuable blooded animals at a large southwest show were mostly saved. Fire likely started by a helper cooking breakfast in a barn.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Fire devastates Iron River streets and church loss in Green Bay
Fires swept Iron River destroying twelve main business buildings including Helmer Hardware Garvin’s and Stock Holm hotel as wind fanned the flames. Loss estimated at no less than 50000 with most stock uninsured or partially covered. In Green Bay St John’s Catholic church with ornate marble stations and a 2000 organ burned down. damage to the building and furniture total. Fire likely sparked by defective wiring. nearby homes also damaged.
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Strege
Iron River
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Helmer Hardware
Garvin's
Stockholm
Mrs Melber On Trial For Murder Of Her Son
Albany March 14 A long witness list including several women testifies in the case against Mrs duth Melber charged with murdering her young son The defense keeps Kirk close a mystery The trial features exhibits of embroidery by Kirk and testimonies from family and misfortune.
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Albany
Duth Melber
Aystery
Stoward Kirk
Patrik TW. Gubbins
Gibeau
jTaith
Edith
Woodmen of World Meet Opens in Milwaukee
The annual Woodmen of the World convention for Minnesota and Wisconsin opened in Milwaukee for a two day session. Noted members present include W. T. Meas of Madison, George Kregel of Milwaukee, W. M. Brown of Minneapolis, and Head Consul S R Hayes of Belair. Supreme Commander James Suliem of Omaha is expected, with Kregel and Brown delivering addresses for Wisconsin and Minnesota respectively. Routine matters filled the opening session.
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Daily News
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Woodmen of the World
Minnesota
Wisconsin
W. T. Meas
Mailison
George Kregel
Milwaukee
W. M. Brown
Minneapolis
S. R. Hayes
Belair
James Suliem
Omaha
Forces Balk at Drills in Bid to Distribute Army
Washington reports Taft asks War Department to drop army and navy demonstrations, signaling possible abandonment of maneuvers. San Antonio and San Diego troops kept nearby, navy gunboats swap ports, with moves to observe conditions but not expand patrols. Gomez rejects any surrender, saying insurgents will fight until their demands are met, while Americans prisoners in Casas Grandes await word on fate.
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Texas
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Cal
Galveston
War Department
Navy
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Almerica
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New York
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Casas Grandes
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Junta
Friends
Coronel Cuellar
Tex
Muntamoras
Torreon
Coyote Ihabdenda
Halcienda
Laveillo
Reyes
Diaz
Taft Plan Approved Amid Arbitration Drive
London reports the afternoon crowd welcomed President Tafts push for a general Anglo American arbitration treaty. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey suggested the American executive hopes to amend the treaty to allow arbitration on vital questions. The Foreign Secretary praised Tafts recent speech as bold and timely.
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Associated Press
London
Taft
House of Commone
Edward Grey
Contempt finding shocks Cincinnati graft case in court
In Cincinnati Judge Frank Gorman sentences Peter W. Durr for contempt over tampered grand jury testimony. The day features clashes among lawyers in the Gaschang and Baschang prosecutions, as schemes around saloon tax refunds surface and witness deliveries are questioned. Witnesses recount a $50 bribe tied to the Noll saloon refund.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Peter W. Torr
Flamilton County
Wit‘nesses
Frank Gorman
Gurr
Grand Jurg
Gorman
Durr
Jacob W. Gaschang
Conmuty
George Noll
Basehang
William Thorndyke
Baschung
Hunt
Thorndyke
Brewing Company
Noll
Baschang
Andrew J. Glazier
Glagier
Quiet election reshapes Missouri Pacific board
Four men not originally on the Gould ticket were elected directors at the Missouri Pacific meeting in St Louis. The independents gain representation, signaling a reorganization and Gould’s retirement from the presidency. The vote passed quietly despite earlier tensions.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Kuehn-Loeb & Co
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railway
Road
R. Lancaster Willams
Grorse J. Gould
Rudin, Loch
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railway
Iaste
Rea
McCrea
Express Drivers Rioto Us. Adama Express Strikes Hit City
AP report from New York on March 14 describes violence and disorder as Adama Express tried to operate its wagons with fifteen drivers and guards. A guard named Thomas Boyle was severely injured by a pricked blow amid clashes with striking groups. The company persisted in moving express despite the turmoil and threats. Women reportedly saw it as entertainment for men to go downtown to make a living, while confidence in skilled businessmen remained high.
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New York
Adama Express Company
Thomas Boyle
Funeral of Mrs Henry in Neenah Wisconsin
Funeral services for the late Mrs Helen Henry were held yesterday afternoon from the home of Henry Sherry on Central Wisconsin Avenue. Rev J L Marquis of the Presbyterian church officiated. The interment was at Oakhill cemetery. The pallbearers were J Kimberly G O Bergstrom F S Shattuck Fred Etwers M E Burnett and L J Pinkerton.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Mareh Pymvile
Women Storm the Capital in Madison Day of Suffrage Action
About 400 women from across Wisconsin gathered at the capital with a special train carrying a large delegation from Richland Center. Noted clubwomen spoke as Chairman Fraycroft presided and Senator James steered proceedings with widespread support from attendees and speakers including Mrs Helen Grenfel Miss Emnin Smith Tevag Miss Ada James and Rev Giumpia Brown Willig.
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Richlums Center
James
Assembly
Fraycroft
Donald
Senate
Helen Grenfel
Denver
Emnin Smith Tevag
Seattle
Alica Ro O Curtis
Hip
Four Die in Elevator Accident at Fur House
In St Paul Minnesota on March 14 a fur house elevator disaster killed Tillie Buesing William Zeehichi and a girl presumed Gertrude Smith. Farely injured Tillie Tooler and several others were hurt as passengers were trapped in wreckage. Operator Mason Jumson said he attempted to reverse but the clutch failed and the car plunged to the shaft bottom.
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St. Paul, Minn
Gordon and Ferguson
Trosahel
Broadway
Tillie Buesing
William Zeehichi
Gertrude Smith
Tillie Tooler
Mary Conkling
Gentette Vemier
Maid Pillow
Mason Jumson
Jones
Tillie
Tortler
Bethesda Hospital
Deadlock on Senatorship Targeted After Albany Conference
Albany March 14 A conference at the executive mansion with Governor Dix Mayor Gaynor and Charles Murphy aimed at breaking the senatorial deadlock. Dix said progress was made and hoped to air information later. the ballot showed no change. The meeting followed delays due to Murphy’s illness and prior scheduling. Norman Mark invited but absent. In Des Moines Iowa Democrats shifted voting to Frank O Connor with McConner voting Porter. Deemer received 52 votes.
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Albany
N.Y
Gaynor
Charles F. Murphy
Dix
Executive Mansion
New York
Charles Jr. Murmiy
Ahoauk
Ters Nee
Murphy
Norman FE. Mark
Towa
BUSINESS BLOCKS BURN IN TALULA FIRE
Fire in Talula, Menard county at 2 AM destroyed two banks, an opera house, a hotel, a drug and grocery store, hardware, three dry goods stores, sewer lodge rooms, and offices. Loss about 250000 with sixty percent insured. Banks opened in new quarters by 9 AM. cash saved despite safes being too hot. Capital secured from Petersburg.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Talula
Menard County
Mires Farmers Macon State Bank
Matuli Bank
Green's ‘Opera House
tHendersery
Sotorious
C. M. Scott
Glenn and Clean
Petersburg
Compromise Sought in Bath Tub Trust Indictment Case
Washington March 0. Thorough overtures promising terms were presented to the Department of Justice for thirty six individuals and fourteen corporations facing criminal indictment in the bath tub trust case. A J Eddy New York lawyer conferred with W Kenyon assistant to the attorney general and Edward P Grosvenor special assistant in charge. No statement was issued after the talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Guilty Woman Is Dead in Branford Shooting Case
New Haven Conn March 14 Coroner states Mrs Christopher G Wood killed her husband in Branford on the day after their marriage and then shot herself. their ten year old son Valdemar was present and she died March 14 after wounding herself. The coroner’s finding was released today. The piece ends with a quip about matrimonial advertising.
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Associated Press
New Hiaven
Conn
Christopher G. Wood
Branford March
Valdemar
State Department seeks release of Blatt and Converse
Washington March 14 The state department asked the Mexican government to release Blatt and Converse two Americans held prisoners at Juarez Mexico The United States government said its information showed they were arrested on American notice or authority and called for urgent action to secure their freedom
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Blatt
Converse
Juarez
Mexico
Prison Plant Twine Bill Debated At Madison Hearing
Madison March 14. Arguments for a $400000 appropriation to fund the state prison hinder twine plant were heard. Warden Henry Towne declined to take a side, offering figures on costs and noting self sufficiency if twine could be sold at profit. Miss Rose Swart of Wisconsin spoke for woman suffrage.
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Maxon
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Senate
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Madison
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Milwaukee
Thomas Moran
Engineeres’ Brotherhood
George G. Scott
Milwaukee Road
J. Glass
Milwau Varines Gas Light Company
Assembly Committee On Commerce and Manufactures
Hull
Chester Barnes
Kenosha
J. W. Quarles Jr
Post Office Union Formed in Montevideo Congress
An international postal union for South America was decided at a Montevideo congress, with delegates from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. The office will be in Montevideo and funded by all member republics. Jubileo? has been adopted as the union’s motto.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
State Department
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Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Paraguay
Peru
Jlipariah
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