Darcy barred as slacker by Whitman over Madison Square bout
Governor Whitman ordered the state athletic commission to prevent Braumng Les Darcy the Australian pugilist from boxing Jack Dillon at Madison Square Garden Monday night. The governor calls Darcy a run away and coward who left Australia in disguise to avoid war, accusing him of risking personal harm for a purse of 30900 dollars.
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Les Darcy
Whitman
State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
New York
Jack Dillon
Darcy
Senate Votes 64 to 15 on Immediate Consideration Measure
In Washington the Senate moved to immediate consideration of a bill authorizing the president to arm American ships to protect U S rights. A 64 to 15 vote approved the move with Senator Watson opposing. Debate followed as the half million dollar navy issue was set aside to proceed with the measure. The president is expected to sign and deploy armed ships under the American flag, treating any attack as an act of war.
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Senator Watson
Senate
Stone
LaFollette
Watson
House
Provisions of Primary Law Nominates City Officers
Citizens are urged to use the primary law for March 6 to cast a second choice vote when more than two candidates run. The system allows each voter to influence the party nominee by transferring low first choice votes to the preferred second choice, ensuring broad participation and a voiced selection.
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CGC
German funds sent to Carranza amid war plot warnings
Millions of dollars were sent to the Carranza government by Germans in the United States, some as loans and others for smelter plants. Washington warned that such loans would not be supported without U.S. approval, while instructions to German consuls covered pending business and dismantling ships in American harbors. Ambassador Bletcher will seek Carranza to clarify his government’s stance.
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Mexico
United States
Carranza Service
Washington, D. C
Carranza
Republic
Washington
von Bernstorff
Zimmerman
German officers in Carranza army suspected in Tampico oil area
U S government agents focus on German activity in the Tampico oil districts of Mexico supplying the British navy. They fear German officials may influence Mexicans to halt oil flow. At least 10 German officers are said to serve in the Carranza forces, including a quartermaster general at Juarez. More Germans are reported in other Carranza units.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mar
United States
Tampico
Mexico
Carranza Army
North
Juarez
Carranza
London Views German Plot as Direct War Threat
London papers call the German intrigue against the United States a decisive act that could push America into war. They see a plan to ally Japan and Mexico against the U S as the last straw, with Japan unlikely to be involved and the entry into war now deemed certain.
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London
Germany
America
England
United States
Japan
William Boswell Improves After Train Crossing Injury
Comrade William Boswell who suffered severe injuries attempting to knock a Southern freight train at Fourth Street crossing about two weeks ago is improving nicely. He will soon join his comrades at Judge Keneipp's office Mt Carmel Register.
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William Boswell
Wilo
Southern
Fourth Street
Billy
Judge Keneipp
Mt. Carmel
D A R Chapter to Meet Saturday in Hart Street
The General John Gibson Chapter D A R will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Welborn in south Hart street.
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John Gibson
Mary Welborn
South Hart Street
English class for adults meets Friday at 7:30
Prof Chi Waggoner leads the English class for adults meeting tonight at 7 30 at the high school. The group gathers every Friday and welcomes anyone wishing to join the course.
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Chi Waggoner
Two Americans Among British Ship Losses Reported
London dispatch confirms two Americans William Jackson of New York and David Walker of Baltimore died when the British sailing ship Galgorm Castle was sunk by a German submarine without warning. Thirteen crew members perished. one lifeboat reached an Irish port with 12 survivors after 13 hours exposed at sea.
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Galgoram Castle
State Department
William, Jackson
New York
David Walker
Baltimore
Calgoram
Indiana highway bill faces cuts and conference for passage
In Indianapolis the senate rejected amendments to the Dobyns highway bill and called a conference to reconcile differences with the house. The senate struck appropriations for the legislative information bureau and the statistician's office, with moves to abolish them if the house concurs. The national guard funding was increased to 200000. Three days remain in the session as key measures, including licensing of poultry dealers, await action.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dobyns’ Highway Commission
House
Senate
Bureau of Legislative Information
White
Legislative Bureau
van Auken
National Guard
Dorrell
Indiana unit to be inspected by federal officer
Captain Munford reports that on March 11 and 12 Captain Kenneth P. Williams of the U S Army will inspect Company M. Recruits may be recruited up to strength. armory is not yet secured and drills will be limited until quarters are found. The inspection aims to boost efficiency for the Indiana brigade per federal standards.
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Rodstick
Munford
Kenneth P. Williams
United States Army
Indianapoli
Company M
Oficar
Indiana
PLAN WAR COUNCIL TO RESTORE NATION WAR EFFORT
Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will head the transportation department and Samuel Gompers will direct labor as a war council formed with President Wilson cabinet members and industrial experts. The National Defense Council and leaders of 18 major railroads discussed coordinating hundreds of industrial branches for a compact council.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Transportation Department
Willard
National Defense Council
Samuel Gompers
War Council
National Council of Defense
Roosevelt Urges Large Expeditionary Force for War
Hartford, Connecticut reports Col. Roosevelt declaring that if the nation enters war with Germany it must strike hard with the largest expeditionary force possible. He warns that victory cannot come from parrying and warns against going to war or preparing only a little.
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Hartford
Conn
Germany
Col. Roosevelt
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