Wilson sees success for repeal measure in Congress
President Wilson backs quick passage of the administration bill to repeal the Panama tolls exemption. He expects a vote soon and notes Democratic support while acknowledging Republican cooperation could form a majority. The White House also sees progress on river and harbor issues and rail dissolution matters.
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Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Wilson
Senate
Eistud
House
Foy
White Stack
Wili
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Goveror Walsh
Massachusetts
McReynolds
la Follette
Intestate Commerce
la Polette
Sutherlaml
Mines Committee
Pilsen
Congress
Wall-Trust Real Station
Senate Lobby Committee
CW. de Knight
Panama
Corn Syrup Labeling Case Opens in Wisconsin Court
Malion Wisconsin March 23 Arguments on the merits of a case brought by the Gean Products refining company seek an injunction to restrain enforcement of a labeling law for syrups and related products. Judge A L Larbtern presides with witnesses Dr Harvey Wiley and Dr William Frear set to testify.
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Malion
Wis
Gean Products Refining Company
Dairy
Povd Comarsaener
J. Q. Bimers Fron
Federal
A. L Larbtern
Slarvey W. Wiley
Washington, D
William Frear
Pennsylvania Agricultural
Penn State College
Corn Products Company
H. Q. Fairchid
Green Bay
Hysterges W. , Owen
On, Butler and Curkeet
Coroner's Jury Finds No Blame for Missouri Club Fire
The coroner's jury investigating the Missouri athletic club fire that killed about thirty could not assign fault. They reported city ordinances lack rules for buildings used for club purposes and could not determine whether the blaze started from a cigarette or faulty wiring.
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St. Louis
Dranston
Associated Press
St. Lowe
Missouri Athletic
President Wilson May Attend New Jersey Town Anniversary
Washington March 22 President Wilson may attend the 250th anniversary of Elizabeth town founded in 1664 with the first settlement in New Jersey and Princeton College established there. Delegates from New Jersey and Elizabeth town officials invited him to October 28 events. he expressed hope to attend but gave no definite promise.
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New Jersey City
Associated Prong
Washington, D. C
New Jersey
Elixabeth
N. J
Wilson
Elizabethtown
Princeton College
Battle in Mexico Reported Near Laredo Across Border
Associated Press reports a battle between constitutionalists and federals near Mier Mexico across the Texas border. Dispatches arrive by courier with limited communications and show elaborate fortifications and trench to trench movement.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Mier
Mex
Texas
Laredo
Matamoros
Fireman Dies in Blazing Uniontown Fire
A gashed report from Uniontown Pennsylvania describes a blaze that started in the Scott 10 Cent Store and spread to the First National Bank and McClelland Hotel. Fireman C O La claire fell into the burning store and is believed cremated. Loss estimated at 240000 with the hotel and store destroyed.
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Aylvania
Sy Associated Press
Anontown
Scott
Ten Cent
First National Bank of Uniontown
McClelland
C. O. Laclaire
Scott Store
Pittsburg
St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church
Sewickley
Volunter Aremen
Trev. Allayne C. Howell
New York
Fort Riley
Kan
Fortryre
United States
Bombay
India
Catton Green
Burglary in two towns ends with chase and fire
In Goodman Wisconsin two masked burglars attempted a store break in but were captured by Deputy Steril Lee and fled after shots. A second heist in Vargas Falls Minnesota at Joseph Glazer’s store ended with theft, injury to a guard, and the building later set ablaze by the burglars.
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Goodman
Fai
Mavinette
Wis
Goodman Lum
Fest
Steril Lee
Rob
Vargas Falls
Minn
Indusiivis
Moyer Case Delayed By Legal Pleas In M Iners Trial
In Houghton Michigan Circuit Judge O Brien denies a motion to quash the conspiracy indictment against President Charles H Moyer and 37 Western Federation of Miners officers. Attorneys file pleas in abatement to further delay. No move to return Moyer to Houston until preliminaries finish. Special Prosecutor Nichols says cases expected ready for September term.
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Associated Press
Houghton
Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
O'Brien
Mover
Houston
Benton stabbing inference shocks border readers
British Consul Perceval’s report on William Benton’s death at Juarez says no pistol shots were fired and that Benton was stabbed. The border tale centers on Villa’s forces and a probable officer involvement, with Benton unarmed and protesting the theft of his property. Parleys at Vera Cruz show no formal peace moves yet. A habeas corpus hearing in Pecos seeks release of 5000 Mexican federal prisoners held at Fort Bliss amid disputes over international law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Perceval
William S. Benton
Juarez
Cecil Spring Rice
Benton
Shotting
Villa
Constitutional Committee
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Joho Iimd
Portillo Y Hojas
Huerta
O'Shaughness
Qnreas
Fletcher
Tampico
Bryan
O'Shaughneasy
Pecos
Texas
Edward W. Meek
United States District Court For
Fort Bliss
United States
Dallas
Ojinaga
Mexicn
Mexico
Naco
Sonora
Fort Boxerrans
California
Emurt
Dying Boy Sees President At White House Visit
A paralysed twelve year old, Harry Winthrop Davis of Sewickley PA, was wheeled into the White House blue room where President Wilson spoke with him and left flowers for Mrs Wilson. The boy then traveled by ambulance to Atlantic City.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
White House
United States
Wilson
Harry Winthrop Davis
Sewickley
Atlantic City
A. L. Davis
Experts Debate Organizing Agricultural Department
Andrew Carnegie Albert Shaw and Lieut Gov Sheffield Ingalls spoke at a Hotel Astor luncheon hosted by the National Civic Federation. They discussed forming a federation department to improve agricultural conditions amid comparisons of U S practice with foreign development.
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United States
Associated Press
New York
Andrew Carenegie
Albert Shaw
Sheffield Ingalls
Kansas
Hotel Astor
National Civic Federation
Federation
Ingalls
Asquith Explains Crisis Over Ulster Army Resignations
London March 23 Misunderstanding was the keynote of Premier Asquiths explanation of the army officers crisis tied to Ulster opposition to home rule. He said officers refusing orders faced dismissal while Paget misread instructions causing the revolt talk. Belfast reports no new troops and Unionists prepare for all contingencies as government cautions remain.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
Ulster
House of Commons
Ireland
Arthur Paget
War Office
Wister
Ermys
Seely
Andrew Bonar Law
Tabor
Sir Edward Carson
Belfast
United Kingdom
Seanta
Curragh
Noted Educator Peck Dies By Own Hand In Connecticut
Harry Thurston Peck, former Columbia professor of ancient languages, committed suicide in Stamford morning by shooting. He faced a breach of promise suit for 50009 from Esther Quinn, later bankruptcy filing, with a second suit pending at his death.
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Associated Press
Stamford
Conn
Harry Thurston Peck
Columbia University
New York
Harry Thurston’ Peck
Esther Quinn
Dr. Peck
Quinn
Algae
Columbia
Ithaca
Cornelia Dbd. Peck
Peck
Supreme Court Holds Federal Employers' Liability Valid in Territories
The Supreme Court ruled the 1906 federal employers' liability law valid in territories, allowing railroad brakeman Harry 8. to recover $7,000 for an arm loss in New Mexico. The court recessed until April 6 without announcing other major decisions.
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Supreme Court
Associated Preast
Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Former chorus girl sues banker’s son for divorce
The marriage of Mrs. Ethel Loraine Belmont to Raymond Belmont, son of banker August Belmont, ends in a Supreme Court separation suit. Their story began with the elopement on November 23, 1912, amid a string of untold events.
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Ethel Loraine Belmont
Raymond Belmont
August Belmont
Supreme Court New York
Death of Laura Washburn in Washington typhoid fever
Laura E. Washburn daughter of John R. Washburn died at Powallup Washington at 1 o clock in the morning from typhoid fever. She was formerly a school teacher in this city and had been engaged in similar work at Powallup She had been ill about seven weeks and her mother joined her there weeks ago to be with her.
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John R. Washburn
State of Washington
Laura E. Washburn
Powallup
Wash
Will Marry Tonight in Oshkosh Family Ceremony
Two prominent Oshkosh youths plan a simple private wedding at the Weidner residence tonight at 6 30. Gertrude Weidner daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian Weidner will wed J O Hardy secretary treasurer of Hicks Printing company. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Edward L Smith and attended only by relatives.
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O. J. Hardy
She. Hicks Printing Company
Mise Gertrude Weidner
Julian Weidner
Otter Street
Weidner
Edward IL. Smith
First Congregational Church
Wotel
Weldner
Milwaukee
Jiaidy
Oshkosh
Gahlkosh
Strikers Attack Train At Depew Amid Violent Clash
Strikers from the Gold Culper works at Depew clashed with strikebreakers injuring several and possibly fatally shooting a man. A train carrying 300 workers was halted by a felled tree and stones pelted as rain slowed the attack. Officials sought militias to protect factory operations. The eleven coach Lackawanna train was wrecked in part.
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Associated
Tress
Buffalo
N.Y
Depew
Goulit Dant
Y M C A Contract Bids Opened in Appleton
Bids for the new Y M C A in Appleton were opened with Frazer and Greinke as the lowest bidders at 66 725 dollars excluding heating wiring and plumbing. Work planned to start noon once frost has thawed.
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Appleton
Northwestern
Wis
Frazer & Greinke
Cher
Ellis Will Serve Time for Cincinnati Wife Murder
William Cheney Ellie of Cincinnati, convicted of murdering his wife in Chicago last October, will be taken to Joliet state penitentiary tomorrow to begin a 15 year sentence.
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Associated Drese
Chicago
William [Cheney Ellie
Cincinnati
Joliet
Fundraising proves strong as churches report donations
Partial returns from five churches show more than $500 raised for the Ladies Benevolent Society. First Congregational and Trinity Episcopal led with $151 and $87 respectively, while others included First Presbyterian and a Methodist group. No total yet as needed time to finalize accounts.
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Ladies’ Enevolent Society
Trinity Syplycopel First Presbyterian
Fingt Methodist
Frank Cartes
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Ey Smith
Gates
Nims
The
Jausties’ Benevolent Sock
Old National Bank
Sai Mars. Smith
Sai Mars. Smith, Bre
Carpenter
Neenah man sues over forged check and deed duress claim
The case in Neenah City Court alleges that Henry Gerhardt issued a $1500 check and a warranty deed under duress from threats. The plaintiff seeks cancellation of the instruments and return of all consideration, with Somers & Velte representing the plaintiff and Roeetho facing the accusations.
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Treethe
Neenah
Henry
Gerhardt
Nisa
Neenau
Neenih
la Attorneya, Somers & Velte
Roeetho
Lee
Jury Recalled in Rockland Drainage District Cases
The January term jury in Manstowe County Wisconsin is recalled to hear eighteen cases about locating a drainage district in Rockland town. An agreement may allow partial trial to save time.
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Manstowes
Manltowuc
Wis
Rockland
Judge Judson Assigned to Chicago River Work
Lieut. Col. Witli V. Judson, formerly with the Panama Canal Commission, was ordered to Chicago today to assume river and harbor duties after being relieved from the commission.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Witli V. Judson
United States Engines
Panama Canal Commission
Chicago
Mother Jones Seized in Colorado Strike Zone
In Walsenburg Colorado United Mine Workers leader "Mother" Jones, 82, was arrested and held in the county jail after alighting from a southbound Colorado and Southern train. Her attorney plans to seek a writ of habeas corpus from the Colorado Supreme Court.
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Associated Presa
Watsenburg
Colo
Mary Jones
Colorado& Southern
A. C. Nickerson
Adit
John Chase
Jones J
Denver
Trinidad
Nickerson
Jones
Walsenburg
Pueblo
John Brown
Nite Mine Workers of America
Nicker Gon
Howorth
Lawson
John McLennan
Paul Paulson
Huerfano
Huerfano County Court House
Mother” Jones
Galo
Colorado Supreme Court
Voernee K. Hawkins
District Court
Mo. Aawkinos
Las Animas County
Supreme Court
Mother Jones
John H. Lawson
United Mines Workers
Waisenburg
Song
Murder Suspect Cast on Death of Prof Mercalli
Naples March 23 police believe Prof Giuseppe Mercalli director of the Vesuvian observatory was murdered after being found slain on March 10. A $1400 purse is missing. robbers allegedly entered his home, strangled him, doused the body with petroleum and set a fire to hide the crime.
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Han
Associated Press
Naples
Giouseppe Mercalli
Vesuvian Observatory
Captain Drowned When Steam Boat Sinks on Ohio River
Evansville Indiana March 23 Captain Arch Hollerbach sixty nine years old government contractor of this city was drowned when the steam boat OW Kaliable sank in the Ohio River a few miles below Golconda Illinois Nine members of the crew escaped by jumping into the river and swimming ashore
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Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Arch Hollerbach
Golconda
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