Rivers On Rampage Floods Follow Rain
Large areas of New York State are affected as rivers rise after recent rain and snowmelt. In Chicago Heights several hundred residents are marooned as floods reach up to seven feet. relief uses rafts due to boat shortages. Across the state, Hudson Mohawk and Chenango Susquehanna rivers overflow, flooding towns and low lands from Troy to Binghamton and Albany to Schenectady.
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Associated Press
Chicago Heights
Chicago
Bnow
New York
Mehr
Troy
Hudson
Amsterdam
Mohawk
Binghamton
Syracuse
Ithaca
Schenectady
Schnectady
Scotia
Erie Canat Aguas
Rexford
Buffalo
N. Y
Tonawandas
Tonawanda
Ellicott
Batavia
Erie Railway
Attica
New York Central
Corning
Chemung
Cinccinnati
Todianat
Valley Junction
Elizabethtown
Columbus
Ian Japds
Rochester
Couditiens
Gunessee
Sears
Tinghampton
Mareg
Chenango
Five Northwestern students jailed after game night incident
A Special to Northwestern Appleton report says five high school students did not cheer Oxhkesh last night and spent the night as guests of Chief Michael Garvey. At the Junction, they were met at 1 o clock due to a complaint from the crane crew. Breakfast of coffee, rats and sausage was served. They were dismissed with bond while City Attorney O Ryan investigated their case. Names or exact ages not recorded.
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Appleton, Wie
Michael Garvey
Junction
Crain
Bent
O. Ryan
Bamean
School Teacher Slain Near Poland New York
The body of Lydia Beecher, 21, a Poland High School teacher, was found in bushes on the town outskirts. She had been stabbed after an apparent assault, after leaving her boarding house to mail a letter. Henry Fitch, a local farmer, found the body while driving past today.
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Associated Press
Little Falls
Lydia Beecher
Poland
Houve
Henry Fitch
Miss Beecher
Marquis
Paris
Marquis de Amadio
Mias Josephine Wainwright
Bina Wainwright
St. Louis
Marchioness
Marchionesa
Henry Martin
Seely May Leave Cabinet Amid Army Row in England
London marches on with cabinet crisis over the wartime minister and the army chiefs Sir Sebo French aul Adit and Gen John Baart. If the senior officers persist, Col John Seely may resign as secretary for war as Britain seeks to placate the field marshals while the government weighs transfers and political maneuvering.
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England
Associated Press
London
Sebo French
John Baart
House of Compons
Col
John Seely
Sale For War
Seely
Myko
Senate Repasses Measure On Cotton Futures Trading
Washington reports that the Senate repassed the measure to regulate trading in cotton futures after reconsidering provisions legalizing pooling to fix prices. Senator Kenyon warned the pooling provision violated the Sherman Act amid cases against Patten and others. The Senate also passed the annual arms appropriation bill at about $101.7 million, slightly above the House version.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Senate
Smith
South Carolina
Kenyon
Supreme Court
Jamey A. Patten
New York Potten Exchange
Department of Justice
Patten
Free railway services blamed for lowering freight revenue
Louis D. Grannies for the Interstate Commerce Commission argues that free services offered by railways in classification territory reduce road revenue. He cites free storage warehousing loading unloading of cars and other gratis terminal services as undermining earnings. New York Central reports 25 000 dismissals since December 1 as freight declines predict no quick recovery.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louia D. Grannies
Interstate Commerce Comm
Day
Cary
New York
New York Central Railway
A. Z. Hardin
Thas
Community laundry started at River Falls cooperative
Madison March 26. A community laundry was started at River Falls by incorporation today for the River Falls Cooperative Laundry one day. If operated successfully for one year as judged by a committee it will be entitled to the $200 prize offered by Dean W A Henry senior of the Wisconsin college faculty who hoped this would promote a movement to ease home burdens for farmers wives.
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River Enlia
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Wisconsin College Ageeniture
Weyerhaeuser ill. Pasadena home report improves
Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the aged millionaire lumberman, at his Glen Knell home in Pasadena, was reported improved today after suffering a severe cold. The Associated Press dispatch from Los Angeles notes his condition as better while he remains under care.
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Pansdena Se
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Col
Frederick W. Weyerhaeuser
Gah Knell
Pasadena
Bay in Congress on Panama canal policy and tolls
The Bay in Congress reports at noon as Senator Jaecia introduces a bill to promote equal treatment of nations on the Panama canal. House debates tolls exemption. Representative Hansen opposes redemption. Public Lands Committee holds hearing on federal coal and lands leasing. TY H Downing of New York and others advocate before the judiciary committee for appeals from the customs court to the Supreme Court.
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Panama Canal
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New York
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Customs Court
Supreme Courte
Unionists Hold Conferences as Ulster Situation Worsens
Ulster nears open revolt with troops moved from the south and centre to the north. Orangemen mobilize Ulster Volunteers at nine o clock. Sir Edward Carson holds cabinet councils at Craigavon with Captain Craig and noble peers as martial law is declared on the estate.
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Edward Carson
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Belfast
Lord of
Lomionderry
Earl of Kinfarly
Earl of Clanwilliam
Law Makers Desert Ahead of New Session
New York state legislature adjourned sine die early today leaving business unfinished and necessitating an extraordinary session. The assembly abruptly quit at 9 o'clock, with debate over the annual appropriation and construction bills and resentments voiced by senators over the unfinished work and funding.
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Amny
N.Y
Marek
New York State
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Assembly
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McDonald
State Five Marshals Bureau
Hhales
Railroad commission orders refund to Rhinelander firm
The Madison Wisconsin railroad commission orders a refund of 29.46 dollars to the Brown Brothers Lamber Company of Rhinelander against the foo railroad for overcharges on shipments of car stakes. The decision states what should have been charged for the service.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission Today
Brown Brothers Lamber Company
Rhinelander
Foo” Railroad
Servita
Sharnock to Investigate Striker Camp in Colliers
Maj. J H Sharnock arrives from Governor Hatfield's staff to probe camp conditions of striking owners and address striker complaints about county authorities. Reported quiet in the area with deputies reinforced, no shooting incidents observed.
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Associated Diesel
Colliers
W. Va
J .H. Sharnock
Hatfield
Jim Tenee
Trial Testimony And Koetters Questioning In Kraft Case
Associated Press reports on March 2 describes Koetters resuming testimony in the Kraft case. The defense seeks to counter prosecutors claims about Mrs Kraft’s whereabouts, with exchanges about the $800 payment and alleged emotional distress. Witnesses present contrast about her location and whether she attended events after the alleged incident.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jesus
Koetters
Stirml
Stephen Matheto
Koetlers
Natal
Malate
Roetters
Milwaukee Debaters Triumph Over Whitewater in CiviL Debate
In a Friday night event at the Milwaukee Normal auditorium, the Milwaukee team defeated Whitewater on the resolution That the federal reserve act is a better solution than the national monetary commission plan. Milwaukee's arguments were clearer and more organized with fluent speakers under coach Prof. H. Hit. Debaters included Elmer Greltematt, Louisene Rousserty, John Newman as captain, and Whitewater's team featured Robert Stockland, Tarry Dutcher, Charles Wisen with their captain.
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H. Hit
Elmer Greltematt
Lousene Rousserty
John Newman
Robert Stockland
Tarry Dutcher
Charles Wisen
Striking Calumet Miners Offer Return to Work
Miners and trammer strikers in Calumet Michigan met with General Manager MacNaughton of the Calumet and Heels Mining Company and requested return to work without exception. They were told a normal force is employed and more workers may be taken on, contingent on renouncing union ties. An unconfirmed union report hints President Moyer has not advised district counsel that strike benefits will end soon.
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Thess Calumet
Mich
MacNaughton
Calumet and Heels Mining Company
Eireles Ta
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Oshkosh Wins Debate In State Contest
Special to the Northwestern from Stevens Point Wis March 28 Oshkosh Normal Junior debaters defeated the local normal by a two to one vote in the annual contest Oshkosh took the affirmative of the subject Minimum Rates of Wages Should be Fixed by State Authorities.
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Oshkosh Normal
Oshkosh
Keamann Arrest and School Victory Highlight City News
Front page notes Keamann under arrest and Franklin School winning the shield. Also mentions a divorce for Acress, social news snippets, church announcements, jury address by Charlton, Milwaukee primary, and other local items including dramatic pieces and school matters.
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Follett
Sparta
Cee
Borgert
Aed
Final stand at Torreon signals pivotal battle
Reports from Torreon indicate heavy fighting as Villa advances against Velasco forces. Dispatches note Villa leaving Torreon soon and federal defenses pressing a stubborn stand in the city core. Officials in Juarez express confidence Velasco will be forced to surrender amid intense combat. Nearby, John Wesley de Kay travels to New York to arrange for 240 Creusot guns and 10,000,000 rounds for Huerta, with other passengers including Irwin St. Laughlin and J. Ferguson aboard the ship.
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Velasco
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Gomez Palacis
Hull
Erro de la Cruz
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Refugio Velasco
Not Under Mann Act Federal Action Declined
Chicago dispatch reports federal officials decline to prosecute a New Yorker under the Mann Act. F James L Bratt of the U S Department of Justice says there is no element of commerce or trafficking in the case involving F C Masten of Long Island City. A warrant for abduction was refused but later allowed to be worn forth by judge Uhlir.
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New Yorker
Associated Press
Chicago
Fjames L. Bratt
Bureau of Investigation
States Department of Justice
F.C. Masten
Long Island City
Masten
Kansasky
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Mas Jton
Police Head Is Graf ter
Prankfort on the Main Germany March 1 2k Commissioner Schmadt head of police suspended on charges of blackmail alleging the morals bureau secretly received money for protection of disorderly resorts. Inquiries have been underway in several cities for months and a woman’s testimony linked Schmadt to the scheme.
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Mailroads Prepare for Coal Storage Amid Imminent Strike
Anticipating suspension of operations in coal mines and disruptions in eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia, railroads and factories begin storing coal. Soha Zelenka, secretary of the Pittsburg Wie Generators association, cites new run-of-the-mine law in Ohio and miner demands that threaten settlements by April 1, with potential suspension affecting about 40,000 miners.
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Mailroadsa
Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Anticipatine
Ohio
West Virginia
Soha Zelenka
Pittsburg
Anti-Saloon Campaign Grows In Illinois Townships
Report from Illinois townships shows cities fueling the anti saloon drive as spring elections approach. In large communities campaigns are heated with women voters pivotal in a number of cities including Aurora Quincy Decatur Elgin Rock Island Rockford Carton Bloomington and Galesburg. Anti saloon leaders anticipate victory with substantial women support while rural areas show weaker organized opposition.
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Chicago
Lil
Illinois
Leensg
Aurora
Quincy
Decatur
Elgin Aurora
Rock Island
Rockford
Carton
Bloomington
Galesburg
Stormy Cabinet Session Over Rochette Scandal
Paris reports a stormy committee session of the chamber of deputies as it argued over potential censures for Ernest Monis and Joseph Calliaux amid the Henri Rochette matter. Deputy Jules Delahaye left in anger and is expected to resign. a cabinet council met to discuss the political fallout following Rochette and the Calmette shooting.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Henri Rochette
Jules Delahaye
Ernest Monis
Joseph Calliaux
Tiance
Delahaye
Gaston Calmette
The
Figaro
Madama “Ullaux
M. Calmette
Saint Lazare
Cleveland Man Arrested in Delinquency Case
Joseph Cronin aged 24 is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a 17 year old girl, Jewsh Setue Tert, found in Cleveland after a Chicago disappearance. Cronin allegedly took the girl to his rooms on March 26 and police hunt another man suspected of luring her from Chicago. The girl remains in custody at the YW.
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Cleveland
Pelican Toe
Joseph Cronin
Jewsh Setue Tert
Brockfeld, II
Chicago
Poller
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Schubert
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Woman Soldier Insane Under Name of Albert Cashter
The woman soldier known as Albert Cashter was sent to the state asylum for the insane in Watertown Illinois. Born in Ireland seventy three years ago she came to America as a stowaway in boy's clothes. She served in the Civil War in Company Ninty-fifth Infantry under General Grant and later lived at the soldiers home where her sex was finally revealed by a surgeon.
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Albert Cashter
Associated Press
Quincy
Little
Atute Asylum For the
Watertown
Ireland
America
Grant
Victory Seen in Panama Toll Repeal Fight Now Under Way
Washington dispatch reports the Panama canal tolls repeal battle resumes in the House with administration supporters confident of victory next week. Rep Adamson leads repeal forces amid sharp debate while opponents press to block progress and Speaker Clark warns against concessions. Senate consideration continues with resolutions pending and potential executive discretion over tolls debated.
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Washington, D. C
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Mnny
Adamson
Panama
Underwood
Fitzgerald
Mamn
Clark
Harrison
Mississippi
Britain
Ito
Pacific Coast
Senate
Knowlaurl
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Huerta
Lewis
Gallinger
Canals Committee
Chariain
O'Gorman
Knowligh
United States
YM CA burned at Alton doing major property loss
Twenty YMCA workers fled their beds as fire destroyed the Young Men Christian Association building in Alton Illinois early today. The fire, fought by half the town on the north end, caused about 75000 dollars in damage with no injuries reported.
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Associated Presa
St. Louis
Christian Association
Alton
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