Ships Under Fire Kill Servian Troops Near Scutari
A Turkish cruiser reportedly attacked Servian transports off San Giovanni di Medua, killing about 50 soldiers. Reports suggest the vessel flew Austro Hungarian colors, though officials doubt false flags and favor Hamidieh as the attacker. Transfers to aid the Montenegrins sparked widespread sensational reaction.
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Delgrade
San Giovanni di Medua
Adriatic
Cettinje
Montenegro
Scutari
San Giovanni Dimedua
Mariidieh
Austro-Hungary
Austria
Servia
Hamiedeh
Sword for Crown Prince Delivered to Greek Leader
A gold and jewel encrusted sword costing 3000 dollars, forged for Crown Prince Constantine of Greece by Greeks in America, has been completed after the Saloniki capitulation news. The hilt bears blue and white enamel Byzantin e designs, diamonds and sapphires, with the Greek royal arms and a Greek inscription. The Greek colony in New York plans a celebration next Sunday to dispatch the sword to the Crown Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Constantine
Greece
Saloniki
Toledo
Medina Valley Irrigation Case Nearing End in Federal Hearing
In a federal court room hearing Judge Kercheville Frost and Ward preside over the Medina Valley Irrigation Company land dispute. The plaintiff has rested and the landowners will finish their testimony by tomorrow or Saturday. Experts testified on the value of land that could be submerged by a reservoir for game purposes.
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Medina
J. A. Kercheville
Joseph Frost
M. W. Ward
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Aviators Killed in Collision Over RHEIMS France
Two sergeants of the army aviation corps died after two aircraft collided in mid air near Rheims France today. The incident occurred during routine operations and authorities began investigations into the crash.
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Rheims
France
Army Aviation Corps
Leased Wire Day report on AP news service use
The San Antonio Light relies exclusively on the Leased Wire Day report from the Associated Press, the premier general news service. This daily bundle runs about 20,000 words and supplements the paper with its own extensive special news service.
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San Antonio
Associated Presse
Light
Weather roundup across major cities with rain likely
Observations show temperatures ranging from 38 to 62 degrees with cloud cover and winds varying by city. Rain is forecast for tonight or Friday in several locations including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee and New York.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Arrest in Spencer fire probe nets suspect
An exhaustive probe into the Spencer home fire at 3007 South Presa and the death of Frank C. Reyes, 19, yielded one arrest at 6:55 PM. Affidavits charging arson and conspiracy to swindle were filed in Justice Fisk's court. The case remains unsolved with uncertain fire origin and Reyes's death details.
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L. F. Spencer
South Presa Street
Frank C. Reyes
Justice Fisk
A. H. Miller
Spencer Divelling
Reyes
Spencer
Galloway Nominated for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Washington reports Dr. Beverly T. Galloway chief of the bureau of plants will be nominated to be assistant secretary of agriculture. The White House announced the move and the nomination would be sent to the Senate today.
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Galloway
Washington, D. C
Beverly T. Galloway
Bureau of Plants
White House
Senate
Free Deserter May Be Pardoned To Aid Family
Washington March 13 The navy may relax its desertion rules after a 4 year old boy tried to reach President Wilson at the White House to plead for his imprisoned father. Mrs William E Blundy of Mt Vernon NY says her husband deserted because he could not support them on his small allowance He is on the prison ship at Portsmouth NH She and the children found shelter at the House of Detention Secretary Daniels will investigate further noting the man enlisted in 1907 deserted while unmarried and was caught when attempting to reenlist under a false name He received two and a half years in punishment The wife will receive his full pay during the inquiry
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
William E. Blundy
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
State
War and Navy
Portsmouth
N. H
Daniels
Blundy
UNC Students Face Manslaughter Trial In Hazing Death
In Hillsborough North Carolina four University of North Carolina sophomores are arraigned on manslaughter charges in the hazing death of William Rand. Rand died after a barrel incident during a hazing sequence on September 13. Proceedings stalled as lawyers debated the facts and a jury trial was expected.
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Hillsboro
N. C
William Rand
University of North Carolina
W. L. Merriman
A. H. Stryon
R. W. Oldham
A. C. Hatch
Little Court House
George III
England
S. M. Gattie
Young Rand
Robert Wellens
Rand
Sarah Bernhardt Injured In Auto Crash Improvement Seen
Sarah Bernhardt's condition improved after an automobile accident last night. Doctors said she would likely participate in a benefit performance this afternoon. both ankles were badly wrenched and she has difficulty walking.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Los Angeles
Cal
Change Made NY Endurance Nuns Award Change Made NY Endurance Nuns Award
The Light's second annual endurance run changes prizes to equalize awards across classes. The touring class winner now receives a proportionate prize to operating costs, aided by Oriental Oil Company with lubricants and a 100 gallon prize for the touring car first place. The route covers 704.8 miles through Texas with non-contestants allowed to join without entry fees.
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Hering
United States
Oriental Oil Company
Travis Street
G. C. Cain
San Antonio
Oriental Company
Dallas
The
Cain
Dr. Hering
Ben Arnold
Rosebud
Lott
Marlin
Groesbeck
Doyle
Mexia
Wortham
Richland
Corsicana
Rice
Alma
Garrett
Palmer
Trumbull
Wilmer
Hutchins
Fort Worth
Crowley
Cleburne
Cuba
Itasca
Hillsboro
Waco
McGregor
Moody
Pendleton
Temple
Holland
Bartlett
Granger
Austin
Buda
San Marcos
Goodwyn
New Braunfels
Young Hero Loses Legs Again Saving Woman at Track
William Fitting, 19, who lost both legs four years ago, warned a woman crossing tracks at Westbury station. He dragged her to safety before collapsing onto the rails. Rescuers found him legless but unhurt beyond his artificial limbs, which the wheels had broken off.
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Westbury
L. 1
William Fitting
Long Island
Glenhead
Fit
Ting
Metal workers seek strike settlement in city
A committee of local cornice and sheet metal workers will meet with employers this afternoon to seek an end to a journeymen strike that began after contractors refused a wage increase from three to four dollars per day. About ten city shops are affected.
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Union of
Cornice and Sheet Metal Workers
Cornice and Metal Workers
C. H. Weyrich
Eagle Sheet Metal Works
Joe Dean Jr
Sam Dean
Zay Smith
H. B. Vodiie
San Antonio Cornice Works
San Antonio Sheet Metal Works
T. P. Walsh
George A. Stillson
J. I. Baragas
Max Goot
Henry Spaltenstein
Corpus Cornice Company
August Peters
Straw hats signal spring arrival across town
Straw hats appeared in large numbers this morning signaling spring in town. The hats reflect new stock and shapes, moving beyond last year’s styles as locals note practice games and robins as further signs of the season.
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Panama
Girls Make Sacrifice To Aid Striking Workers
Boston telephone operators vote to forgo Easter bonnets and new clothes. The Boston Telephone Operators' Union with 2200 members will donate the money saved to support striking garment workers.
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Boston
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Naval Academy curriculum revision reduces 4th class drop rate
The semi annual exam shows a smaller share of first year cadets to be dropped for deficiency. This year 13 percent of the fourth class were recommended for dismissal versus 17 percent last year.
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Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Hollis Elected U S Senator in New Hampshire Legislature
In Concord New Hampshire Henry F Hollis a Democrat won the United States Senate seat by the Legislature with 198 votes three more than the needed majority.
Democratic Caucus to Assign Senate Committee Posts
The Democratic steering committee finished assignments for new committee posts likely to be submitted to a caucus tomorrow. Tillman battles for the appropriation chair, with Martin possible for commerce, Clarke of Arkansas may take commerce if Martin does not.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Tillman
Martin
Commerce Committee
Clarke
Arkansas
Commerce
Navy Affairs Committee
Appropriations
Smith
Maryland
Committee On Banking and Currency
Owen
Oklahoma
Stone
Kern
Committee On
James P. Clarke
Arkensas
Gailinger
Clapp
Bristow
Borah
Congress
Attorney General Rules Foreign Firms May Not Operate in Texas
In Austin on March 13 the attorney general ruled that a foreign corporation cannot obtain a Texas permit to conduct any business not authorized by Texas corporation law and may not operate in areas denied to Texas chartered firms. The secretary of state plans to follow this decision.
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Austin
Tex
Wortham
Secretary of State
Attorney General's Department
Texas
Garrison Makes Determined Stand at Mexican Town
At daybreak 1000 Sonora troops attacked Nogales Sonora opposite this border town as 250 Nogales federals and US forces held the line. Fire from three directions wounded residents on the Arizona side while US patrols deployed two machine guns and ferried reinforcements from Fort Huachuca.
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Nogales
Ariz
Prieta
Sonora
Gales
Ojeda
Arizona
Mexico
United States
Titcomb Hill
C. C. Smith
Fifth
United States Cavalry
Fort Huachuca
Aval
Tate
Nunez
Agua Prieta
Obregon
Simpich
Red Cross
Kosterlitzky
Must Not Return Fire On Mexican Border
American troops on the Mexican border are forbidden to return fire unless authorized by the War Department. Secretary Garrison directed Brigadier General Bliss to enforce restraint to reduce friction, notably near Nogales along the Arizona line, amid fighting between Mexican factions. The policy began with withdrawing border patrols to stay out of sight of Mexican guards.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Washington
Garrison
Bliss
Nogales
Arizona
News Causes Apprehension in Mexico City Districts
Mexico City reports ongoing anxiety among northern districts that have not yet accepted Huerta rule, as authorities monitor loyalties and potential unrest. The dispatch notes rising tension and questions over political alignment amid changing leadership.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Orozco Returns as Hopeful Governor in Mexican Revolt
News notes the Sinaloa Sonora and Tepic links to the movement and the fading insurrection in Coahuila. Orozco arrives in Mexico City amid cheering crowds and is rumored to become governor of Chihuahua after soldiers join government forces. The president’s envoy and generals accompany him as a special train meets in route to the capital.
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Sinalo
Sonora
California
Tepic
Coahuila
Carranza
Maytorena
Pascual Orozco Jr
Orozco
Chihuahua
Argumedo
Cara Cheche Campos
Ernment Commission
Maas
Pres Huerta
Mexico City
Interior
Garcia Grana
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Associated Press
Sinaloa
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