Senator Jones cites repeal of tolls after Mexico talks
Washington reports Senator Jones asserts President Wilson moved to repeal Panama Canal tolls after his talk with Sir Lionel Carden and as part of an Anglo American effort to defend the Monroe doctrine. He warns the repeal would curb interference by foreign powers in Mexico and benefit Canadian interests, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Oud
Wiisgu
Ask Congress
Manama
Ilis
Sir Lippel Carden
Mexico
Great Britain
Senate
Jones
Ile
Britain
Henao
England
Relway
Wilson
Canada
Pacihe
Congress
Lionel Carden
Panama Canal
Monroe
Hoke Smith
Bristow
Saltillo
Ciudad
Porfirio Diaz
Torreon
Monterey
Monclova
Carrancistas
el Paso
Texas
Pfirss
Juarex
Villa
Escalon
Rosaria
Hfe
Mexico City
Javier de Moure
Matamoras
Brownaville
Tex
Federal War Office
Bacaion
Chihuahua
Vera Cruz
Jose Lopes Portilla Y Rojas
John Wind
United States
el Dijatlo
California
Sonora
Nueva Leon
Coahuila
Return announced for Mother Jones departure to Trinidad
Denver attorney Horace W. Mawkins stated that plans to publicize the time of Mother Jones departure for Trinidad were set. Adjt. Ger John Chase’s statement notes rearrest awaits the 82 year old strike leader as authorities consider the plan amid gubernatorial silence on timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iexs
Denver
Colo
Horace WN. Mawkins
Elvit
Colonel Butler Dies at Milwaukee Rate Commission member
Colonel R. G. Butler aged seventy died early today in Milwaukee after months of ill health. He formerly served as general agent for the Grand Trunk Railway at Milwaukee and for a period with the Wisconsin railway rate commission staff. Butler also belonged to the military staff of former Michigan Governor Pingree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
R. G. Butler
Grand Trunkway
Wisconsin Railway Rate Commission
Rutter
Cvvenor Pingree
Michigan
Eessee
Five Year-Old Girl One of Nine Rescued From Shipwreck
In New York a five year old girl, daughter of Captain Oscar Johnson of the schooner Laura DL, was among nine survivors brought home by the steamer Pring Bitel sherich from Kingston Jamaica. The schooner, sailing from Norfolk to Jacksonville, began leaking in a heavy gale on March 4, forcing abandonment at sea. the Windemere rescued all aboard.
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Associated Press
New York
Pring Bitelsherich
Kingston
Jamaica
Oscar Johson
Laura DL. Lunt
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Windemere
Woman May Have Escaped From Missouri Athletic Club Collapse
St Louis rescue crews search the St Louis Seed Company's building ruins after the Missouri Athletic club section collapsed. By dawn no woman body found. three men killed, twelve injured including three women. More workers unaccounted for may lie under wreckage as authorities tear down remaining walls. William E Becker identified among victims. four of thirty bodies unnamed.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
St. Louis Seed Company
Missouri Athletic Club
William E. Becker
Duel to death over money in Nama Michigan
Alexander Lemkivic, a Russian Polish man, lies near death after a stabbing by Andrew Johnson in Johnson's room in Nama Michigan. Johnson is in a county jail cell in Escanaba awaiting charges. Jolson accused Lemkivic of stealing money, and the attackers fought for about five minutes before falling down stairs.
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Marinette
Wis
Nama
Mich
Alexander Lemklvic
Les
Andrew Johnson
County
Escanalla
Jolson
Lemkivic
Johnson
Westinghouse Will Filed for Probate in Pittsburgh
The will of George Westinghouse, who died in New York, was filed in Pittsburgh probate court. Estimated estate value is around 35 million dollars. Widow Margaret F W Westinghouse receives two thirds of Westinghouse Air Brake stock, son gets one third, and the brother and other heirs share the rest with specific bequests and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Associated Press
Pittsburg
New York
Walter D. Uptegratt
Henry H Westinghouse
Kidders
Seneca County
Charles A. Terry
Margaret F. W. Westinghouse
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Alexander Garden Uptegraff
Messenger Boys Strike Ties Up Western Union Freight
Thirty-one striking messenger boys employed by Western Union in Detroit were ordered to appear before U S Judge Arthur Pattie to show cause why they should not be restrained from interfering with interstate business. They demand higher pay and have been on strike over a week, with police guarding strike breakers and the company using the telephone to relay messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Western Union Telemaph Company
United States
Arthour
Mile Circle
Wilson declines to approve land award for plaza near Union Station
President Wilson rejected a condemnation award for land between the capital and Union Station in Washington to be used for a plaza. The decision comes after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was deemed to deserve $200,000 more than its property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent Wilson
Associates Press
Washington, D2. C
Baltimore and Onio, Railway
Union Station
Wilson
Lapital
Bank May Start Now in Wisconsin Hopeful Entry
Special to The Northwestern reports Madiana Wisconsin March 13 a certificate of authority to commence business was issued to the Keen State Bank recently incorporated at Menomonie with capital of 590,090.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madiana
Wis
Keaft State Bank
Menomonie
Bandits Raid Town After Guard Leaves Head of Band
Juarez dispatches report bandits led by Gutierrez, once second in command under Castillo, raided Pearson Chihuahua stores of Madera Company and killed American guard Oscar Allen. Consul Edwards notes rifle fire from Villa forces preceded the raid. arrests and further executions expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mexico
Madera Company, Limited
Pearson
Chihuahua
Manuel Gutierrez
Thomas Edwards
Oscar Allen
Edwards
Villa
Gutierrez
Maximo Castillo
Fort Bliss
Tex
Cumbre Tunnel
Thaw Case Costs Run High In Effort To Return Marty Thaw
The New York Attorney General approved fees totaling many thousands in the effort to retrieve Marty Thaw from Canada. Included are Willam T. Jerome at 20000 dollars Bernard Jacobs at 5000 Montreal firms Case Casgrain and associates and Jacob Nicol of Sherbrooke. Jerome and Jacobs fees cover past services and any future work on the case.
Packers in Control of Argentine Beef Report
A terse dispatch notes Packers hold the leverage over Argentine beef markets as disruptions threaten American prices. Analysts say main line shipments remain unsettled and supply dynamics could influence consumers and traders alike.
Argentine Beef Imports Dominate Chicago Firms, Study Says
A Department of Agriculture farmers bulletin released in Washington reports that five of nine Buenos Aires slaughtering and exporting firms are owned or operated by Chicago companies. It notes Argentine beef adds about one percent to US supply and highlights monthly imports reaching about nine million pounds with spikes in late year months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Farmers
Department of Agriculture
Department
Chicago
Buenos Aires
Chicano Ughtering and Packing Companies
Inemmelven
York
Prison Trusty Flees Joliet Penitentiary
Matthew Starlha, a 26 year old life convict, escaped from the Illinois state penitentiary at Joliet and is believed to have fled into the foreign quarter of the city. Police anticipate a desperate pursuit as he may seek civilian clothes and aid from old neighborhood contacts. He was convicted in 1908 of murder and highway robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joliet
Matthew Starlha
State Penitentiary
Startha
Fle
Senate Debate Over Refugee Aid Funds at Fort Bliss
In Washington on March Th the Senate debated an appropriation of 8500,0000 to support Mexican refugees at Fort Bliss. Senator Martin urged the need to meet international obligations while Senator Gallinger questioned repayment. Senator Lodge answered that no one would repay the expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Fort Bliss
United States
Martin Aaid
Benator Gallinger
Lodge
Gould Is Champion in World Open Tennis Match
Jay Gould, the American amateur champion, defeated George F L Covey of England to win the world open professional title in Philadelphia. In a notable display, Gould won seven sets to one with scores 6 0 1 6 1 1 6 3 5 6 - 2 6 3.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jay, Gould
George FL Covey
England
Widow of Mayor Swert Dies on Anniversary
Mrs Abbie Jane Swert widow of Mayor B F L Sweet a known pioneer and manufacturer died today on the sixtieth anniversary of her arrival as a bride, marriage in Dubuque March 16 1841 death due to a stroke suffered three months ago
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Spetato
Fepad
Tac
Wid
Abbie Jane Swert
FL Sweet
Dubuque
Three Die in Train Accident at Sparta
A derailed locomotive in Sparta YL killed three men and injured several others last night. One victim reportedly jumped from the baggage car while trying to escape the crash as the engine overturned on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asolated Press
Sparta
Bagdear
Ercape
Oshkosh Institution Invaded by Fire
Fire forced the Nome inmates on upper Man Street from the Oshkosh home this morning. No injuries reported. Details of the disaster to the Home found on page twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Nome
Upper Man Street
Hut
Winneconne Man Fred Bishop Dies at 60
Fred Bishop a well known Winneconne farmer died Monday evening at 6 due to Bright's disease with dropsy. He was sixty years old. Survived by widow and three sons Vernon Ashland Fred Jr Winneconne Raymond Portage. brother P T Bishop. sister Mrs Goold New York state. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 at the house.
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Red Bishop
Winneconne
Wis
Fred Bishop
Bright
Vernon
Ashland
Fred Jr
Winneconner
Raymond
Portage
P. ‘T. Bishop
Slater
Goold
New, York State
Ammonia Fumes Fatal Explosion Hits Cleveland Plant
In Cleveland at the Cleveland Brewing Company plant an explosion tore a compressor head from an engine in the ammonia room. Chief engineer James D. Bowman, 55, was killed by fumes that suffocated him as the building burned. Fireman George Kilburn, 40, was fatally injured with both legs broken by flying debris and overcome by fumes, while Harry Kay, 55, an offer, and Alfred Colson, assistant engineer, were seriously hurt.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
James D. Bowman
George Kilburn
Harry Kay
Alfred Colven
Cleveland Brewing Company
Bowman
Kilburn
Kay
Colson
Federal Motion Picture Commission Proposed in Smith Bill
A federal motion picture commission under the U.S. Bureau of Education would license each film for exhibition. Three members appointed by the president would decide obscenity indecency immorality and depictions like bull or prize fights as grounds to deny.
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Federal Board
Senator Smith
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Motion Picture Commission
United States Bureau of Education
Hoke Smith
Storm disables liner Batavia at sea
A terrific gale disabled the Hamburg American Line Batavia causing an emergency stop at Ponta Delgada in the Azores. The Batavia had departed Southampton on March 8 bound for Baltimore with 296 passengers aboard. A wireless message from the captain confirmed the accident.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
Batavia
Ponta Deloda
Azores
Tlambure
Baltimore
Madison Merchant Dies at Seventy Six in City
George H. Heuer, former J. W. Zentner Drygoods executive and prominent Madison citizen, died aged seventy six. He leaves a wife and five children including Dr. George Hiler of Johns Hopkins University, Mrs. Osmore K.R. Smith of Milwaukee, Mrs. Everhard Wolf of Chicago, Mrs. Theelore N. Sweets of Chicago, and Miss Josephine Hauer.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
George H. Heuer
J. W. Zentner Drygoods Company
Citimen
Tahir
Te Feave
George Hiler
Johns Hocking University
Osmore KR. Smith
Milwaukee
Everhard Wolf
Theelore N Sweets
Chicago
Misa Josephine Hauer
Asquith Promises Irish Deputation Inquiry Panel
London March 18 Premier Asquith pledged to appoint a committee to investigate the abandonment of Queenstown port by steamships between Ireland and the United States. The deputation was led by the lord mayor of Dublin and the lord mayor of another city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agdeciacea Ress
London
Asquith
Jim
Queenstown
Maeland
United States
Dublin
Slain Woman's Slayer Granted Reprieve by Appeal
New York reports that Ifans Senmidt, condemned for the death of Akuna Aumueller during an illegal operation, received a temporary stay of execution today after counsel filed a notice of appeal. The stay follows a claim that the death occurred in the course of an illegal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RY Askuciiten Ress
New York
Marenly
Ifans Senmidt
Akuna Aumueller
Electrc
Shortage Alleged Leads to Capt. Griffiths Detention
Army officer Captain J. H. Griffiths of the quartermaster corps at Puget Sound posts is suspended and confined to quarters as the War Department seeks a report on an alleged $8,000 shortage in Beattle accounts pending investigation by authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Torlay
J. H. Griffiths
Beattle
Grif- Atha
Puget Sound
Honor Pupils Named at Oshkosh High School Graduation
Valedictorian will be Kenelm McCauley with 95.7 percent and Doris Goodland as the subv otatorian. The class, largest in Oshkosh history, includes 24 graduates with 90 percent averages or higher. The honor roll lists Regina McCauley and others with high marks, as Principal A. B. O Neill notes the coming June ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouhkosh Eh School
Kenelm McCauley
Doris Goodland
Meey
J. N. McCauley
Tuvar Street
John Goodland
Appleton
Oshkosh
Prin. A. B. O'Neil
McCauley
Th Northwestern
Rerina McCauley
Goodland
J. H. Woehler
Park Street
Regina McCauley
Orphis
Wollangk
Darlas Clough
Laura Koch
Robert Gilman
Elizabeth Sweet
Katherine Schultz
Paul Kolf
Esther Luesson
Tine Caldwell
Natalie Tuhn
Marion Dohner
Jeanette Halverson
Dorothy Herron
Clara Roos
Dorothy Smith
Lucia Clow
Lawrence Campbell
Lian Hansen
Franklin Dukerschein
Leon Kitz
Charles Farley
Indians Lose Lake Michigan Shore Claim in Chicago
Federal Judge Carpenter ruled that Indians never had recognized title to submerged lake front lands in Chicago and that any rights were extinguished when tribes left the area. Ottawa Chippewa and Potawatomi sought reclamation or to block park board improvements as railways and a public board reclaimed the shore. Counsel signaled appeal.
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Landa
Associated Press
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Carpenter
Lake Front
South Park Board
Ghostly rumor grips La Crosse as publisher dies
Report says L F P Phi Upp, once La Crosse publisher, died in St. Louis last July in a disputed death tied to a holy war. A return to La Crosse after two years abroad sparked disbelief as friends recalled missing details and a mystery over who was buried in St. Louis.
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Lat Crosse
Wis
L. FP
Phi- Upp
Fat Crosse
St. Louis
Phillppt
la Crosse
Fruippi
la Cresse
Delay in convict labor law gains support in senate
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urged a one year delay in a bill requiring each state to apply its convict-made goods rules to other states. The proposal sought nationwide uniform conditions before goods from other states enter their markets.
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Staten
Associates Press
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Tabor
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Idle Army Dismantles After Sacramento Protest
The unemployed army that had camped in Yale county for ten days after being ousted from Sacramento dissolved today. Seventy five men packed up and left leaving fifteen leaders jailed and a few stragglers. the long march of about 1,800 men from San Francisco ended with the breakup and dispersed participants.
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Ty Associated Prevs
Sacramento
Cal
Yale County
San Francisco
Wider Panama inquiry spawns broader scope beyond Burke
The grand jury investigation in New York reveals the Panama canal inquiry widening beyond John Burke to examine general conditions and possible indictments of zone officials. Meanwhile George Warrington is removed as naval construction head and Edward C. Gillette is named to replace him in a move tied to lighthouse service reforms.
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Pasame
Kilcher Burke
Associated Press
New York
John Burke
H. Snowden Marshall
United States
Burke
Comissary Department
Panama Rallway
Suptex
Marghall
Colonel Goethals
Mar~ Dhall
Panama
Washington, D. C
Redfield
Department of Commerce
George Warrington
Naval Construction
Edward C. Gillette
Wilson
Gillette
Philadelphia
Boston
Warrington
Road School Held At Green Bay For County Workers
County Highway Commissioner James Binning and foremen returned from Green Bay where they attended a state first road school conducted by W M Conway engineer in charge. About sixty men from eight counties explored road building, stone spread, layering, rolling, mud water control and finishing stone, with Conway explaining road laws and taxpayer impact. Binning called the session well spent and plans similar meetings in other divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Binning
Green Bay
W. M. Conway
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Binning
Conway
Pickerel Spearing Rules Clarified by Game Warden
Maj. W A Marden announces pickerel cannot be speared legally except during open season ended March 1 and through the ice in inland waters. Pickerel now classed as game fish in all inland waters. no changes to hook and line fishing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Marden
Suddition
Hook and Weishing
Dixon Renominated by Fourth District Democrats
Congressman Lincoln Dixon was renominated for Congress by the Fourth district Democrats in Columbus Indiana with no opposition in the afternoon convention. He faced no challenger within the party. The renomination sets up a likely reelection campaign for Dixon in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ind
Lincoln Dixon
Fourth District
Edward Mallos La Porte Herald editor dies at 70
Edward Mallos aged seventy and longtime editor of The La Porte Herald died today in La Porte Indiana. He led the paper for thirty three years and his death marks the end of an era for local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
la Porte
Ind
Edward Mallos
la Porte Herald
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