Explosion destroys collier Jason cripples coast defenses
Baltimore March 8 investigations race to determine the cause of a blast that tore through a shipment of more than 300 tons of dynamite on the steamship Jason near the Alum Chine anchorage. Authorities say the result may be 40 to 60 dead with about as many injured, while coast defenses at Forts Howard Armistead and Carroll suffered structural damage.
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Fire destroys two buildings in Waco. two men buried
In Waco Texas on March 8 a fire razed a ry business block owned by J E Ine and caused the deaths of Theodore Verfuth an officer and Paul Gross an agent who were believed to have entered the burning structure to save tools. The collapse trapped them as flames spread to adjoining property and the loss is expected near 100000 likely insured. The blaze was reported by an Associated Press operator who saw the fire from a local news office. In Newport News Virginia on March 8 a 14 inch gun for the new battleship Texas was christened Woodrow by workers and will be called Woodrow while the ship is under construction and before commissioning.
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Theodore Verfuth
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Woodrow
Newport News
Texas
Pope in Serious Condition in Rome Health Reports
Alarming reports from Rome on March 8 claim the pope’s health is serious after a slight collarbone incident. doctors advised suspending his audiences as the situation is monitored.
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Rome
Weather note for San Antonio area
Unsettled conditions continue with rain tonight or Sunday for San Antonio and vicinity, with the outlook showing wet spells possible over the weekend.
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Vicinity
Weather notes from multiple cities with Sunday outlooks
Observations show clear and cloudy conditions across the Midwest and East. City temps range from 12 in Boston to 42 in Kansas City with varying winds. Sunday expects fair or partly cloudy weather, and near or slightly warmer conditions in several locations. News like this lists daily temperatures and wind directions.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
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Old Regime Defeated in Houston Primary
Houston voters backed an anti administration ticket in the Democratic nominating primary. Mayor hopeful Ben Campbell leads 5431 to 2200 for J M Geiselman. New city commissioners are J J Pastoriza Matt Drennan Dave Fitzgerald and H A Halverton. The new committee is John B Lubbock Stanley Beard George Chariton Frank Dwyer and R Ewing. The former committee will meet to declare results. Election set for April 8 with Socialist opposition expected. Pastoriza remains as official despite recent clashes with Mayor Rice. Campbell, a Walker County native about 54, has long been a leading local attorney.
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Tex
Ben Campbell
J. M. Geiselman
J. J. Pastoriza
Matt Drennan
Dave Fitzgerald
H. A. Halverton
New City Democratic
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R. Ewing
Old City Committee
Rice
Somers
Walker County
Jake Wolters
Jonathan Lane
Tom Stone
R. M. Johnston
Darrow Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Bribery Case
In Los Angeles on March 8 the jury trying Clarence S Darrow on jury bribery charges could not agree after deliberating since 8:30 AM the previous day. The last ballot was 8 to 4, with no announced direction. Judge Conley discharged the panel and Darrow’s counsel said a new trial would be sought. It is Darrow's second trial on nearly identical charges. his first trial ended in acquittal.
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More Rain Expected as Weather Bureau Predicts Unsettled Conditions
The weather bureau forecast rain and unsettled weather for tonight and tomorrow with some clearing possible as temperatures rise. Yesterday's rainfall was widespread statewide, with totals from .01 inch to over an inch. Houston recorded 1.56 inches, followed by San Antonio 1.17, Galveston 1.08, and Corpus Christi 1.0. Rain was also reported by Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone at Austin, Taylor, Lockhart, San Marcos, Uvalde, and Del Rio.
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San Marcos
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Wilson to Begin First Message to Congress
Washington March 8 Col House led the White House callers as President Wilson prepared to draft his first message to Congress likely focusing on tariff and currency reform. The Supreme Court visited briefly and Wilson avoided uniformed aides. Presbyterians vie to enroll the first families in Washington with several churches contending for the Wilsons and Marshall.
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Endurance Run DuPo Announces Prize Cups and Start Date
W A Hering chair of The Light's second annual automobile endurance run announced the prize cups from Critzer Bros Bell Jewelry and J R Sprague for the 704.8 mile reliability test. Roadster and touring car class winners receive their respective cups while a special Bell Jewelry Cup goes to the best score by any car with a woman passenger.
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W. A. Hering
Critzer Bros
Bell Jewelry Company
J. R. Sprague Jewelry Company
Kh. W. Carr
American Automobile Association
Cramer and wife guilty of Miss Singer murder in Chicago
Charles Cramer and Beatrice Ryall Cramer were found guilty of murdering Miss Sophia Singer of Baltimore in a South Side Chicago apartment. Cramer received life imprisonment and Mrs. Cramer 14 years. Jury urged clemency for the woman. a new trial motion was filed.
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Big Hill Grading Starts on Fredericksburg Railroad
Construction chief Foster Crane said grading except through the big hill is finished on the Fredericksburg railroad. The 25 mile line runs to a Sap connection near Waring. Work shifts to the hill with major excavation planned. Rail orders for 1000 tons of 65 pound steel rails have arrived. track laying could begin by April 1, with full operation possible by June 15 if no unforeseen issues arise.
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Marshall Accepts Invitation to Good Roads Meeting
George D. Marshall, government highway engineer, has accepted an invitation to attend a good roads meeting Tuesday at Lindenau in De Witt county. The Cuero precinct series aims to arouse interest preliminary to a bond issue for highway improvement.
Hotel Burlington Fire Drives Guests Into Cold Air
A blaze at the six story Hotel Burlington on Thirtyeth Street near Fifth Avenue sent nearly a hundred guests into the cold morning air. Guests from the adjacent Holland House helped each other with garments as they fled or were carried to safety. Elevator operator Perry Smith, 65, ran seven to eight trips rescuing guests before smoke forced him out. Damage stayed largely to the upper floors.
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Ten Jurors Secured in Lewis Murder Case
Ten jurors had been secured in the L. Lewis murder case as the Thirty-seventh district court adjourned at noon today A special venire of 100 men was exhausted in a bid to form a jury Many veniremen were excused for opposing the death penalty Lewis is indicted for killing Claude Sibley a cook at the Beauty restaurant on the night of December 16 1911 The defense will likely plead self defense
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Leased Wire Day AP Report Cites Global News Growth
The San Antonio Light notes it receives the AP Leased Wire Day report, a vast daily feed of roughly 20,000 words, supplemented by its own extensive special news coverage. The description emphasizes the AP service as the world’s most reliable general news source and highlights the paper’s commitment to comprehensive reporting.
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Carranza Seen as Likely Mexican Rebel Leader
The Mexican government fears a Maderista plot centered in Washington to challenge Huerta. Alfonso Madero arrived briefly, signaling possible plans for a central office and a headquarters in the capital. State Department and Mexican embassy inquiries continue as details remain unknown.
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Gonzales to be tried for sedition in Mexico City
Abram Gonzales former governor of Chihuahua travels under guard to Mexico City to answer sedition charges. Reuters reports Maderista rebels driven from Parral with heavy losses by General Mercado as Du rango followers soften, while about a thousand Orozco loyalists surrender to General Rabago. State returns to calm with an improving outlook.
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Decisive Battle Looms at Agua Prieta Amid Rebel Advance
Dozens of refugees arriving from Nacozari and Moctezuma report 400 mounted rebels in a mountain pass south of Agua Prieta. General Ojeda, commanding 250 federal troops, received a surrender demand overnight. The rebel junta outlines plans supporting Hermosillo's constitutionalist stance against Huerta. Downstream, Arizona lawmakers rush home as border turmoil disrupts Phoenix. Train service south of the border is halted by Ojeda to prevent rebel commandeering.
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Rebels Rally 10000 as Huerta Regime Seeks US Recognition
In Tucson on March 8 ex governor Maytorena stated Sonora’s revolt and its congress repudiation of Huerta. He aims to persuade the United States that Huerta lacks real control and that recognition of his government should be withheld. The plan contemplates mobilizing a 10,000 strong rebel force to prevent recognition.
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