Wiley quits U S service after 29 years as chemist
Dr. H. W. Wiley resigns as chief of the Bureau of Chemistry after a cabinet meeting with Secretary Wilson. He cites no reason, cites long unhappy relations with the Agriculture Department, and plans to advocate a national health department. Taft informed. Wilson says relations were pleasant. President regrets the resignation.
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Sugar bill faces final House consideration today
Washington reports final consideration of the free sugar bill begun in the House with a vote unlikely before nightfall Sabath introduces another workmen compensation measure and attacks the employers liabilities commission draft. The Interstate Commerce Committee votes 11 to 8 to report the time bill to abolish the Court of Commerce. In San Jose Guatemala Secretary Knox lands from the Maryland and is greeted by the foreign minister the war minister and U S minister Reynolds Hitt.
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Refugees Headed From Torreon Expected Battle Impact
Three thousand refugees travel toward San Antonio and El Paso amid reports of a likely clash between rebels and federals at Torreon, Mexico. Five thousand more refugees, mostly women and children, are en route from Torreon by train, with mass movements tied to the military tension and possible fall of the town. El Paso reports Jiminez fell to 200 rebels after the federal garrison capitulated, Sala war’s forces now occupy the city, a key population center of about 25,000 people.
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Detroit Bath Tub Trust Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
The Detroit jury in the government case against the so called bath tub trust was discharged after failing to agree. Judge An Kell stressed the case was criminal, noting defendants were charged with conspiracy in restraint of trade rather than being a trust. Conviction would require a prior definite agreement before the Mount Clemens meeting and an overt act. The defense argued the pact was only a patent license.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Fair tonight and Saturday with colder temperatures tonight around 10 degrees. Saturday will be warmer. Seven am temperature 21, yesterday high 29 and low 21. Wind 19 mph, precipitation .86 inch, humidity 94 at 7 pm and 93 at 7 am. Astronomical notes show sun set 6, rise 6 10, moonrise 5 31 am, conjunction with Venus seen in early morning eastward.
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King Is to Assist Assassin's Mother
Rome reports Major Langes, head of the royal bodyguard, wounded in the attack on the king by anarchist Dalba, who now seems out of danger. Authorities suspect a plot or instigation by others using a weak minded man. Dalba says he regrets the act because of his mother. The king is to aid his assailant's mother. Telegrams of congratulations arrived at the palace.
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Ray's Political Pull Revealed In House Hearing
Washington March 15 Major Beecher B Ray a paymaster whose army conduct is under scrutiny was described as a longtime friend and supporter of Republican presidential hopefuls in campaigns before Taft 1908 His influence was said to reach Senators Cullom Root Hemenway and Hanna and he admitted issuing orders under the pressure of political influence while Brig Gen C C Sniffen testified with regret and asked forgiveness.
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Ohio
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Woman Believed Killed by Wolves In Michigan
Parts of clothing and skis linked to Mrs Selma Hakkinen near Alston were found after she set out for a neighboring farm. Tracks of a large wolf pack were reported and it is believed she was killed and eaten.
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Oklahoma for T. R. Delegation Expires at Convention
Oklahoma Republicans end all-night session by voting to send a solid 10 vote Roosevelt delegation to Chicago. Taft forces faded as S. S. Denison collapsed from apoplexy. Roosevelt backer George C. Priestley named national committeeman while James A. Harris kept state chairmanship. Governor Cotterel pressure prompts Hunter to resign federal clerk post. Roosevelt telegram of endorsement arrives. Boston bill for presidential preference primary passes Senate and awaits governor. La Follette to campaign in Nebraska Oregon Washington ahead of April primaries.
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Deaths in a Day Prominent figures pass away in multiple cities
Frank Gallup the oldest Wisconsin teacher by service dies in Galesville after his 75th term. In Philadelphia Katharine C. Biddle aged 96, noted for charity and Civil War nursing. Tampa Rear Admiral John M Bowyer retired dies. Clinton Illinois DL Murphy 65, bank president and Democratic politician dies.
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Detective Held For Assaulting Frank M Ryan
Robert J. Foster a detective with the National Erectors association was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill Frank M. Ryan president of the Structural Iron Workers but judgment was withheld and he was bound over to the grand jury. Tobacco breaks 30 year record in Louisville leaf market as hogsheads fetch 45 and 44 dollars per hundred pounds. Portsmouth coroner finds collision that sank submarine A 2 was entirely accidental with no blame.
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England
Lincoln Prison Break Triggers Deadly Manhunt
Convicts Morley Taylor and Dowd killed three officials at Nebraska penitentiary during a snowbound breakout. Militia guards and armed detectives pursue the escapees, believed headed toward Kansas City along railroad tracks. Warden Delahunty, Deputy Wagner, and usher Heilman among the slain. Virginia outlaws still at large after robbing a Mount Airy hardware store. Floyd Allen and son Victor reportedly captured in Hillsville. Betty Ayers dies from wounds as authorities tighten around jail.
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Asher Heilman
Virginia
Hillsville
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Mount Airy
Cincinnati
Floyd Allen
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Strickland
Betty Ayers
Stolen mail pouch carries $15000 on Arizona route
Fifteen thousand dollars in currency was taken from a registered mail pouch on the Arizona and New Mexico railroad at Clifton Arizona. The money was consigned from El Paso to the Detroit Copper company at Morenci, Arizona. The empty pouch was recovered in a river. Dover Delaware incorporation filed for United States Linen company of Chicago Illinois with Henry P. Crowell Charles W. Hess and William J. Robinson as incorporators and capital of 1 500 000.
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Picago
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Conference off tilt coal again as talks collapse
The coal strike talks collapsed with both sides firm. President White warned of a general suspension of work by April 1 as negotiations ended. Unemployment climbs past two million, while miners face insufficiency and rising unrest with railroads switching to oil and Birmingham trimming street lamps. London reports another death as crisis deepens.
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Civil Service League boosts merit laws in Illinois
Bloomington reports the Illinois Civil Service Reform association has begun a preprimary campaign to shore up the state wide civil service law. A letter and a principles statement are sent to all primary candidates for the April 9 election outlining support for extending the merit system to Statehouse clerks watchmen and other state and Chicago municipal employes.
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Woman Left 250000 by Uncle She Nursed
Los Angeles March 15. Mrs. Charles Thomas receives formal notice that her uncle H. J. Barnet of Bloomington Wisconsin died and willed his entire estate valued at 250000 to her for nursing him back to health. German Aviator Wittee Killed in Berlin Flight Near Teltow Today.
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H. J. Barnet
Bloomington
Wis
Barnet
Berlin
Wittee
Teltow
Mass killings reported as Sheng Yun advances on Peking
Shanghai dispatch reports General Sheng Yun leading troops who massacre Republicans at Tung Kwan Shensi while Yuan Shi Kai and Sun Yat Sen allegedly plotted Sun's resignation for Yuan. Riots near Suanhwala. Swatow fighting leaves 60 garrison dead. Authorities seek compromise. motive unclear.
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Blizzard to Hit Eastern Coast Tonight
A blizzard centered in Ohio today moves toward the eastern seaboard as heavy snow hits the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and wet snow disrupts wire facilities. Trains suffer delays from deep drifts while cars collide in stormy conditions. six Rock Island trains stalled near Selden Kansas.
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Brigadier General Mills Takes Command of War College
Brigadier General Albert L. Mills arrived in Washington to assume duties as president of the war college and a member of the army general staff. He succeeds Brigadier General Witherspoon.
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