Snow Buries Kansas City as Record Snowfall Ties Seasons
The deepest snow in local weather records blanketed Kansas City and surrounding areas as 17.8 inches fell by 10 p m with ongoing storm conditions expected through Sunday. Rail lines stayed open with plows ready while streetcars and many cars were crippled and abandoned across the city. Total winter snowfall reached 62.2 inches, with 38.3 inches in February and March.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Missouri
Tulsa
New Orleans
Gulf Cities
Oklahoma City
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Memphis
Middle West
Denver
Cincinnati
St. Joseph
Clark Supporters Plan Texas Campaign Meetings
San Antonio Clark supporters announce a state fundraising and organization drive for the Missouri candidate for the Democratic nomination. The Bexar county club starts March 28 with officer elections and a finance committee. Plans include district outreach and a nationwide address event set for April 22 with potential appearances by Senator W J Stone and Ex-Governor David R Francis.
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San Antonio
Champ Clark
Texas
Bexar County
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Missourian
C. R. Macfarlane
Clark
Clark Clubs
W. J. Stone
Missouri
David R. Francis
California
Ennis Candidate Thomas White Promotes Equal Suffrage
Dr. Thomas White of Ennis Ellis county former legislator and speaker candidate announced in Austin that if elected he will push a Texas constitutional amendment to grant woman suffrage. He also favors initiative referendum and recall.
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Thomas White
Ennis
Austin
Tex
Ellis County
Texas
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure for rheumatism
Henry J. Goldstein of Boston declares five years of severe rheumatism left him unable to work until Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved pain and stiffness in the knees. He praises the remedy and urges others to try it, noting success with both liquid and Sarsatahs tablets.
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Henry J. Goldstein
Barton Street
Boston
Mass
Hood
Mr. Goldstein
Artesian Belt Railroad Sold to H. E. Hildebrand
County Judge Phil Shook confirmed the sale of the Artesian Belt by the Simmons estate for 200000 dollars. Hildebrand will take control on May 1 after a 20000 dollar payment and will not disclose his intended interests or backers.
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H. E. Hildebrand
Artesian Belt Railroad
Phil Shook
Simmons
Hildebrand
Artesian Belt
Passover Begins April 1 with evening services in city
On Monday April 1 at sundown the Jewish feast of Passover begins with a citywide observance. Temple Beth El and local homes will host services starting 6 15 PM with elaborate music and traditional chants recalling the exodus from Egypt.
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Israel
Temple Beth-El
Rabbi Marks
Egypt
Virginia outlaws near capture in North Carolina mountains
Virginia outlaws hunted by a large posse ten miles north of Mount Airy North Carolina. About a dozen detectives and deputies moved in from the south while Hillsville detectives advance from the north surrounding the outlaws. Three likely leaders Friel Claude Allen and Wesley Edwards may be captured by morning. Sidna Allen is believed to hide on Sugar Loaf mountain five miles away.
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Mount Airy
N. C
Asociated Press
Virginia
Hillsville
Sidna Edwards
Allens
Edwards
Friel
Claude Allen
Wesley Edwards
Sidna Allen
Sugar Loaf Mountain
British Captain Warned On Revolutionist Belligerency
The dispatch notes Captain Hughes should monitor any attempts to enlist individuals on this side of the border amid discussions on the belligerency of the revolutionists.
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Hughes Wes
Mexico selects Obregon ally as chamber chief
In Mexico City on March 23 Guillermo Obregon’s government aligned candidate won the presidency of the chamber of deputies. The national palace announced Manuel Calero will resign as foreign minister to become ambassador to the United States.
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City OF
Mexico
Guillermo Obregon
Chamber of Deputies
National
Manuel Calero
United States
Cavalry Units Ordered From Philippines to Texas Border
The War Department directs the Fourteenth Cavalry recently sent from the Philippines to mobilize for duty on the Mexican border. Two squadrons and a machine gun platoon will be stationed at Fort Clark, one squadron at Fort McIntosh.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Fourteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Texas
Mexican
Fort Clark
Fort Mcintosh
Esteva Visits Governor Over Requisition Delays
In Austin on March 25 Manuel Esteva Mexican consul general met with the Texas governor to discuss difficulties obtaining requisitions for persons wanted in the United States who are jailed in Mexico. The governor said Mexican authorities rarely honor requisitions, urging action by President Madero. Esteva planned a trip to Mexico City and returned to San Antonio.
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Austin
Tex
Manuel Esteva
Texas
Madero
Estevla
San Antonio
No Peace Proposition Sought by Mexican Peace Commissioners
Four peace commissioners from Mexico City met Emilio Vasquez Gomez to discuss government and peace efforts. Vasquez Gomez said no peace measures were proposed or discussed, and he outlined his ideas for tranquility. The group planned further talks and potential travel to El Paso and Chihuahua, with Vasquez Gomez staying in Juarez.
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Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico City
Orozco
Senor Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
el Paso
Chihuahua
Juarez
Carlos M. Peralta
Victoriano Lopero Lizardi
Jose Aguilar Carmona
Augusto Gagniere Y Lang
Stage Falls as Roosevelt Greets Crowds
The article argues against a government by a loyal minority claiming to represent the people. It accuses the president of ruling by bosses and a mix of political and big business interests. It cites Lincoln to contrast true peuple rule withelite representation.
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Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Morley Pleads Not Guilty in County Court
Charles Morley enters a not guilty plea at arraignment on two counts in Lincoln Nebraska. Charges allege he murdered Warden Delahunty and aided in the murder of Usher Heitman in county court.
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Morley
Lincoln
Neb
Charles Morley
Warden Delahunty
Usher Heitman
Roosevelt delegates chosen in Papillion convention
In Papillion Nebraska on March 23 six Roosevelt men and four single Taft men were selected as delegates to the Nebraska state republican convention. They passed resolutions endorsing the policies of Roosevelt.
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Papillion
Neb
Roosevelt
Taftman
Styles to Suit Tailor Ad Praises Comfort and Dignity
A compact old time advertisement from Lentz Tailor proclaims that styles to suit all ages and classes are available. It emphasizes smart clothes for the young, dignity for the conservative, and comfort for the elderly, promising tailored suits to make customers proud.
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Lentz
American Rhodes Scholars Compete in Rainy Oxford Meet
Three Rhodes scholars from the United States joined Oxford in the annual Oxford Cambridge athletic contest. R. L. Lange of Oklahoma placed third in the 100 yard dash as Duncan MacMillan of Cambridge won in 10 seconds. W. A. Zeigler of Iowa won the weight throw with 40 feet 10 inches, while RE. P. Hubble of Chicago finished third with 35 feet 9 inches.
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London
Rhodes
United States
Oxford
Cambridge
R. L. Lange
Oklahoma
W. A. Zeigler
Iowa
RE. P. Hubble
Chicago
Lange
Duncan MacMillan
Ziegler
F. P. Hubble
May Take Drastic Steps to End Strike
London March 23 The government may abandon neutrality if Monday's conference fails and reopen mines while proclaiming martial law in mining districts. A proclamation would urge miners to break from the federation and return to work with protection guaranteed. Wealthy manufacturers reportedly plan rival associations to swamp unions.
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London
Inherited Traits in Knickerbocker Jester Anecdote
Knickerbocker joke notes Jones has keen hearing as Becker notes his lineage. A pastor father and burglar-ward mother frame the punchline. The quip appears in the Judge's Library column.
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Jones
Becker
Hotel Arrivals List Spans Cities and Names
Hotel arrivals record shows guests and families from multiple cities including W G Moore Mexico City F B Cranz New York W R Rickey St Louis Ben Tanner Chicago H A Monroe New Orleans and many others across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and beyond reflecting a broad travel wave with numerous individuals and couples.
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D. B. Kowalski
Dallas
M. W. Barnett
Detroit
E. H. Price
T. B. Williams
New York
Mrs. Clark Pease
Corpus Christi
William J. Cox
Colorado
Chas
W. Abbott
Seguin
Gunter
W. B. Pearman
Waco
Leon Spence
A. Kopisch
M. Liddall
Kingsville
J. H. Bland
Houston
L. J. Hogan
George I. Reiner
New Orleans
al C. Coher
Chicago
C. W. Hameyer Jr
Burton
F. L. Budlow
Providence
R. I
C. M. Cay
Dilley
Crockett
J. B. Garvin
R. N. Coffee
Vivian Garvin
Paules Valley
Okla
H. F. Peebles
D. Steckler
A. H. Kunkler
Deadwood
N. D
J. W. Wall
M. Blum
Mob Lynches Negro in Fort Smith Arkansas
In Fort Smith Arkansas on March 23 a mob hanged Sanford Lewis a black man after he shot Deputy Constable Andy Carr a former detective. The mob ripped open the jail with rails and sledges and dragged Lewis to a trolley pole where he was hanged. Carr was critically wounded and later reported dead.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Sanford Lewis
Andy Carr
Frisco Railway Special Service
Lewis
Carr
Rain blankets wide area from Taylor to Gulf coast
A Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone bulletin shows Friday night rainfall across a broad strip from Taylor to the Gulf, with over 80 percent of towns reporting rain. All night rain persisted in Aus tin Corpus Christi Cuero Lockhart Luling San Marcos and Taylor.
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Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
United States
Telephone Company
Taylor
Gulf of Mexico
Austin
Corpus Christi
Cuero
Lockhart
Luling
San Marcos
Tong War Envelops San Francisco Chinatown
March 23 1930s report says virtually all Chinese residents draw into Tong war after the killing of four members of Gom Yorn Lee Sor by Bing Kong Tong gunmen. Police Chief White posts notices warning Caucasian visitors to stay out of Chinatown amid nightly shootings feared, though locals say gunmen won t target whites.
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San Francisco
California
Gom Yorn Lee Sor
Bing Kong Tong
White
Chinatown
Americans Consider Prolonged Withdrawal from Mexico
The article notes Americans intend to withdraw rather than escalate, many veterans with long service and homes in Mexico prefer reasonable concessions. The poll is expected to take at least two weeks, and no actions will be taken until it finishes, including grant of a contract for one or the other option.
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Mexico
Engineers Affected by Mexican National Rail Dispute
In Cleveland on March 23 Warren S. Stone could not be reached in New York. W B Prenter and C H Salmo said no knowledge of a Tuesday strike. They noted dissatisfactions and a language policy controversy they see as aimed at pushing out American engineers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Warren S. Stone
Grand
Enginee Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer
New York
W. B. Prenter
Fir
C. H. Salmo
Brotherhood
Prenter
Mexican National Railays
Salmon
Mexico National Railways
Twa
One Bond Order Cancelled by County Officials
Taxable values for 11 year 1911 failed to produce revenue to cover interest and sinking fund on 25 000 in school bonds for district 48 Alamo Heights. County commissioners ordered cancellation of one bond 1000 leaving 24000 in issue. Bond No 25 of the series was destroyed after buyers refused to close without revenue contingency.
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Alamo Height
Yesterdy
Marriage Licenses Granted In Local Courthouse
Nicolas Carrisal and Teresa Cabell. Marciano Benavento and Juana T var Elmo E Pearce and Mabel Fletcher.
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Nicolas Carrisal
Teresa Cabell Marciano Benavento
Juana T
Elmo E. Pearce
Mabel Fletcher
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James Henry
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Bargoge
Wallace Bros
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