Wreck Probe Focuses on Towerman and Engineer Fate
Cleveland reports 27 bodies recovered from Amherst wreck of three New York Central trains. Investigations by ICC and Ohio authorities probe signal failures and blame between Towerman Ernst and Engineer Hess as fatal crash toll rises among over forty injured.ẹ
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Cleveland
New York Central
Amherst
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Utilities Commission of Ohio
Charles Garver
Lorain County
Elyria
Towerman
W. F. Schaff
Herman Hess
A. R. Ernst
D. W. Leonard
Ernst
Hess
Leonard
Railroads
H. W. Belnap
A. S. Ingalls
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
M. J. Heffernan
W. F. Packard
State Utilities Commission
Dr. C. H. Brough Leads Arkansas Democratic Governor Race
From Little Rock with incomplete returns in 79 to 75 counties Dr C H Brough of Fayetteville leads the Democratic primary for governor with 22 242 votes. Judge L C Smith of DeWitt is second with 15 167 and Secretary of State Earl W Hodges third with 14 818. Total vote likely about 140 000.
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Little Rock
Ark
C. H. Brough
Fayetteville
Dr. Brough
L. C. Smith
DeWitt
Earl W. Hodges
California National Guard to run summer military training camp
Secretary of War Baker approved an application by California National Guard officers for a summer school of military training in San Diego. The program will begin in June and run through the summer.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Secretary of War
Baker
California National Guard
Daniels Seeks Right Men for Navy in Preparedness Talks
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that the navy must enlist the correct type of personnel, noting 12 875 annual losses from terminations and 8250 from other causes. He estimated 67 952 enlisted as needed and warned that in peacetime 20,000 new sailors in a year is unlikely. He advocated vocational training and education, criticizing prior recruiting literature and proposing two or three educators join naval academy instructors with $150 000 funding.
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Washington
D. C
Daniels
Navy
House Naval Committee
Tropics
Naval Academy
Seek Villa Aid Trail Reaches New York Investigators Say
Department of Justice agents tracing Villa aid report evidence in New York and other cities. They hope to develop proof of American money and supplies reaching Villa via subordinates and aim to pursue leads to higher level organizers. Investigators also consider German sources as a possible aid but have not indicated findings.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Villa
New York
Department
Nine Miners Entombed After Seward Mine Explosion
Nine miners were reported entombed today after an explosion at a Seward mine eight miles from Johnstown Pennsylvania. Rescue crews work to reach the scene. officials believe some survivors possible if not killed outright.
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Johnstown
Seward
Snowstorm Hits Dalhart in Heavy March Snow
Snow begins before dawn in Dalhart Texas marking the heaviest storm of the season and ends a months long drought with widespread snow accumulation in the city. Local reports describe brisk winds and heavy flurries as residents monitor road conditions and school closures.
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Dalhart
Tex
Weather for Tourists in Major Cities Forecasts by The Light
The Light issues forecast notes for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from the low 30s to mid 50s with clear to cloudy skies and winds from southeast north and varied, with possible rain and falling temperatures in places.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Rail unions press for eight hour day plan nationwide
About 400000 locomotiv engineers firemen and trainmen present eight hour day and time and a half for overtime demands to railroads. Railroads promise conditional reply by April 29 and open negotiations without threats of a strike.
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New York
Rairoads
Adjustment Board
United States
Erie
New Jersey Central
New York Central
Eastern Railroad
Four Brotherhoods
Railways May Not Join In Eight Hour Day Demand
Chicago March 30. Formal demands by four railway brotherhoods were presented while discussions on railroad replies continued. J W Higgins, executive secretary, noted the effort aims at concerted action on wage schedules across railways, but warned of possible nonuniform responses from railway managers due to varying conditions.
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Chicago
Four Brotherhoods
J. W. Higgins
Association of Western Railways
Rail unions demand eight hour day in Fort Worth meet
In Fort Worth Texas on March 30 committees from four major railroad brotherhoods presented demands to the Rock Island Frisco and Fort Worth and Denver for an eight hour work day while in Santa Fe editors Paris Kouns of the company warned of open review of practices that let workers earn double pay.
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Topeka
Kan
Big Four
C. W. Kouns
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Tex
Rock Island
Frisco
Denver
Train Mail Robbery Near Shreveport Aims for Fast Escape
Two middle aged men robbed the westbound Texas and Pacific No. 23 train at the Union Depot, gagging and tying mail clerks Peter Bishop and Henry Regas of New Orleans. They fled with loose and registered mail after eight minutes, possibly aided by an awaiting car. A $1000 reward is offered for each suspect.
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Shreveport
Texas & Pacific Road
Peter Bishop
Henry Regas
New Orleans
Marshall
Tex
Union Depot
United States
I. H. Kirkpatrick
Army Bill in Senate Forged for National Defense
The army bill was presented in the Senate with Chairman Chamberlain explaining its aims to a crowded chamber. He defended the measure as nonpartisan and best for the country, proposing compulsory training rather than service and noting potential abolition of the standing army after five years. Senator Gallinger cited delayed response to the Villa incident and urged improvement of aeroplane equipment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Gallinger
Villa
Columbus
Mexico
Vote On Amendments To Defense Measures
Washington March 3 80. The House will vote on amendments to national defense measures permitting government manufacture of ammunition and armament. Democratic caucus decision last night backed advocates of government production and aimed to prevent bills from dying in committee.
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Washington, D. C
House
Many Serbs Die While Heading to Saloniki
Reports from Mlle Comte of Geneva, Swiss Red Cross representative at Saloniki, say that of 30 000 Serbian refugees fleeing invasion by Teutonic allies, only 8 000 reached Saloniki, with the rest dying of cold and hunger along the route.
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Rome
Paris
Saloniki
Mlle. Comte
Geneva
Swiss Red Cross
Navy flier sets world hydroaeroplane altitude record
Lieutenant R C Saufley of the navy aeronautic corps reportedly established a new world altitude record for a hydroaeroplane by reaching 16 000 feet near Pensacola Florida in a late yesterday ascent announced by the navy aviation station.
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Pensacola
Fla
R. C. Saufley
Navy Aeronautic Corps
Navy
Germans Cut Cable Rumor Reaches London Dispatch
A Rotterdam cipher report forwarded from Copenhagen claims a complete telegraphic break between Holland and England. Rumors say Germans cut the cable, with no Dutch press dispatches reaching London since Tuesday.
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London
Holland
England
Rotterdam
Copenhagen
United States Pledges Prompt Action Over Sussex Attacks
The United States weighs strong response as officials consolidate evidence of German torpedo attacks on unarmed ships, including the Sussex. Ambassador Gerard reports inquiries in Berlin. officials cite wake of torpedo and debris as key proof. A British destroyer aiding Sussex survivors reportedly fired on by a submarine.
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Fany
United States
Admiral von Tirpitz
British Isles
Germany
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Sussex
Eagle Point
Consul Frost
Queenstown
London
Frost
Canada
Ambassador Page
London Today
Germany to Continue Sea Warfare by All Means
A Reichstag main committee agreement from Berlin states Germany will press its sea warfare by all instrumental means to secure a successful outcome to the war. The wireless dispatch notes the decision was reported March 30 in London.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Sussex
London
Reichstag Main Committee
Germany
Berlin
Villa Leads Force in Battle Near Guerrero
General Pershing dispatch relayed to General Funston on Thursday describes Villa’s march south and a Monday night clash near Guerrero with a Carranza force. The report cites locations of American troops but withholds specifics. Guerrero lies about 250 miles south of the border and 60 miles west of Chihuahua City.
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Villa
Carranza
Guerrero
Pershing
Funston
Chihuahua City
German stowaway hijacks British steamer Matopho near Sandy Hook
Ernest Schuler, a German stowaway, seized the British steamer Matopho after it passed Sandy Hook bound from New York to Vladivostok with munitions. He disabled wireless, locked the captain, and searched papers and the ship's safe. He was arrested after being landed this afternoon.
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Lewes
Dela
Ernest Schuler
Matopho
Sandy Hook
New York
Vladivostok
Schuler
Ohio River Rising Toward Danger Mark
Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 48.7 feet at 7 a.m rising toward the 50 foot danger line and expected to pass today. In Portsmouth flood conditions showed the river at 51.5 feet a foot above danger with residents of lower town sections abandoning homes as the water climbed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Portsmouth
Skip the Rope Refusal From Death Row In Danville
John Murphy condemned to be hanged April 14 for the Lang brothers murder asks Sheriff Williams for a final exercise. In the death cell he replies he would prefer to skip the rope rather than a walk. The exchange reflects his calm stance ahead of the scheduled execution.
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Danville, Sr
John Murphy
George
Louis Lang
Williams
Murphy
Thieves Rob Widow in Chicago Jewelry and Cash Stolen
Mrs. Fred A. Busse widow of a former Chicago mayor was robbed in her city flat while earning her first day as a clerk in the city collector’s office. Thieves took jewelry valued at 3000 dollars and 125 dollars in cash. The widow, recently appointed to the job, was said to have no other means of support.
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Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Ojinaga Mayor Alberto Rodriguez Assassinated
Ojinaga Carranzista mayor Alberto Rodriguez was killed last night across the river from Presidio. A Juarez message to General Gavira said the assassin escaped. no further details were released.
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EL Paso
Tex
Alberto Rodriguez
Ojinaga
Presidio
Juarez
Gavira
Carranza
Rain Outlook Dims As Texas Storm Passes
The forecast suggests rain is unlikely though possible from the Texas storm. Cooler temperatures are certain within 24 hours, and Major Allen Buell states conditions do not favor rainfall.
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Texas
Allen Buell
British steamer Diadem sunk after Marseilles voyage
The British steamship Diadem of 3752 tons gross was reported sunk. It last sailed from Penarth Wales, arriving at Marseilles February 15 and was owned in Newcastle. In San Diego California officials urged War Department to station troops near the Mexican border amid border unease.
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Marseilles
Penarth
Wales
Newcastle
California
San Diego
Cal
War Department
Washington
Final Action on Immigration Bill Advances in House
Washington March 30 The House resumed consideration of the Bur nett immigration bill with literacy test and oriental exclusion features as prospects for final action by tonight loom. Opponents concede defeat but seek amendments in several particulars.
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Washington
House
Besieged General Townshend A Noted British Commander
General Charles Townshend, besieged with his Kut garrison by Turkish forces on the Tigris at Kut el Amara, is a leading British commander. His career spans Orange River, Nile campaigns, Khar Toum medal, and a marriage to Alice D Anvers, daughter of banker Count Lous Cathen D Anvers. He is fifty five years old.
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Charles Townshend
Kut-el- Amara
Tigris
Townshend
Orange River District
Nile
Kitchener
Khartoum
Paris
Alice D'Anvers
Count Lous Cathen D'Anvers
Australians Suffer in Venice Air Raid
Six people were slightly wounded in a raid by Austrian planes over the Venice province last Monday. Four Austrian aeroplanes were shot down and eight officers captured. The raid caused little damage and few injuries beyond the initial casualties.
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Rome
Paris
Venice
Roumanian Stands Against Abandoning Saloniki Consulates
Roumania opposes the suggestion to abandon consulates in Saloniki due to security fears. Spain agrees to close its consulate, while the American consul would still protect interests of Germany Austria and Bulgaria, leaving Romanian schools and other interests at risk and unprotected.
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Saloniki
Paris
Roumania
Spain
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Paris Air Raid Falters as French Airmen Intervene
A Havas dispatch from Saloniki reports another German air raid on Saloniki yesterday was prevented by French airmen. The incident underscores ongoing air defense operations during the approach of military actions in the region.
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Paris
Havas
Saloniki
Glasgow Clyde strike ruled unconstitutional by engineers council
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers council in London declared the Clyde district strike in six shops illegal after reviewing grievances. It urged workers to return to their posts and warned they could face fines under the munitions of war act.
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London
Glasgow
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Clyde
Submarine Information Ring Nabbed in Corfu
Rome dispatch reports discovery of an elaborate Corfu network assisting submarines with information and supplies. About forty people, including a hotel keeper, were arrested and will be sent to France. Also, Dr. John T. Rather died in Houston custody a week after his narcotics act conviction.
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Paris
Corfu
Rome
France
Houston
Tex
John T. Rather
Schmidtt Acquitted of Murder in Texas Case
R S Schmidtt was acquitted in Brenham Texas of murder in the 1915 killing of J H Burch and the constable was also slain in the same incident.
American Troops Use Mexican Railway for Villa Pursuit
Washington reports say General Funston arranged use of the Mexico Northwestern Railroad for military cargo to pursue Villa. Carranza allows commercial train service at regular rates, with no ammunition or American guards. Officials note possible shift to rail plus motor trucks if needed.
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Washington, D. C
General Funston
Mexican Northwestern Railroad
Carranza
State Department
Villa
Asa
Mexico
Navy Department
Tampico
Laeguna
Trevino
Torreon
Durango
Saltillo
Rodgers
Queretaro
Diaz
Felix Diaz
U States
New Orlea
Pershing Eyes Prolonged Hunt for Villa in Mexico
Cavalry plans a long campaign chasing Francisco Villa as Pershing and Mexican officials pursue the bandit through the Santa Maria valley. Reports say Villa may have slipped the cordon as American and de facto government forces scour Chihuahua ranchlands seeking him dead or alive. Continued on next page.
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EL Paso
Tex
John J. Pershing
Franccisco Villa
Villa
Carranza
Santa Maria
Chihuahua
America
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Kouns
Texas and Pacific Mail
Saufley Hises
U. S
Manchester Engineer
Diadem
Gen. Townshend
May
Michigan Lines
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Madera
Walter Warren
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