New York Unemployment Figures Reported by Police Captains
New York citywide canvass ordered by Mayor Mitchel after a Washington debate cited 96 000 idle workers, lower than Representative Mann's 300 000 figure. Police captains visited every home across the five boroughs over two weeks to determine the real unemployment situation, including seasonal and theatrical workers.
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New York
Mitchel
James R. Mann
Washington
Mania Sgures
Bureau of Labor
City of
Fraud Exposures Force Minister to Quit Cabinet
March 24 report from Paris notes Madaime Cottani's assassination of Gaston Carmelle sparks cabinet changes as Ernest Monis resigns as minister of tarine with finance minister Joseph Caittanx also affected. Public anger over Rochette case prompts investigations and a broad political churn, while Paris remains largely quiet amid demonstrations and ongoing inquiries.
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Madaime Cottani
Gaston Carmelle
the Figaro
Ernest Monis
Tarine
Joseph Caittanx
Finance
Albert Fishrun
Colnct
Winister
Mame Caillaux
Saint Lazare
Paris
Souln
Seine
Callaux
Senate
Chamber
Lies
M. Monis
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Faure
Heart Bochette
Anms
Rochette
Batt
M. Calmette
Henry Ricchetts
Rechetts
MM Dua
Ernest Mons
Mastines
M. Cailaux
Briand
Parthou
M. Fabre
Mm. Bilavit de Lisle
Court of Appeals
Sioux City Man Killed by Train
Sioux City man Frank Smith is dead after a Burlington passenger train struck him Tuesday evening. Police say he may have fallen or been pushed from the moving car, as he was with two piano tuners near the track. No clear cause is known. the train crew returns from Denver this afternoon. Smith had worked at Curtis Sash & Door and left last to join a circus troupe. His mother is unlocated.
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Eantern
Ned
Matthews
Frank Stk
Smith
Burlington
Pated Pahutzek
Denver
Pahaszek
Smitha
Curtis Sash & Poor Company
Sioux City
Western House
Rege Viil
Irene Sireet
West Morningsive
Mise Vili
F. L. Hutchins
Curtis Sash & Door Company
Alien Anorth Ko
Fanderstood
Hosrever
Aprift
Rate on appendicitis insurances raised
Benson March 19 a group of Lloyds underwriters discontinued a premium of 2.00 for policies of insurance against appendicitis covering all claims for expenses up to 500. There have been claims it is important to continue on the reform a new syndicate has formed and the premium has been raised to 36.
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Benson
Rroyd
Fight to Prove Prados Family White in New Orleans Court
In New Orleans on March 2, eight adult members of Mrs. Camilo Monroux Prados were legally declared white after Mandamus petitions sought to force the city health board to classify them as such. Church records showed whiteness, while accusations of altered records emerged during hearings. The family traces ancestry to an 1786 immigrant who married a white woman, though his Latin origin and dark complexion are noted.
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New Orleans
Camilo Monroux Prados
Megroee
City Board of Health
Health Board
Prados
Secrecy shrouds meeting of Lind and Senor Rojas
Washington reports no official word on General Huerta's plan to reopen talks with the United States as Jose E Rojas travels to Vera Cruz to confer with John Lind. Officials stress Torreon as pivotal while a settlement hinges on constitutionalist outcomes, with Obregon and Villa moving against Torreon and Mazatlan.
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Washington
White House
Huerta
United States
Hia
Forsimn
Jose E Rojas
Vera Cruz
Jona Lind
Torreon
Huerta Grory
Rojas
Lind
Huerta appeals to wealth to back campaign in Mexico
President Huerta summoned 60 of the wealthiest Mexicans in the capital to pledge direct financial support for the forthcoming campaign against rebels. He cited a decree requiring hacienda owners to provide defense forces, estimating 501,000 men could be sustained across about 52,000 haciendas and ranches.
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Huerta
National
Kentucky Senators Defeat Dry Law Bill in Senate
Prenkfort Ky March 19 The Kentucky legislature adjourned amid turmoil as the statewide prohibition amendment to the constitution failed in the senate. The anti and Hill measure giving power to the auto road commission to fix present water and the $50,000 appropriation for the San Francisco exposition were also defeated.
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Prenkfort
Kenvky
Senate
Autroad «Commission
San Francisso
Troops to Border Report for Duty at Laredo Texas
Four companies of the Ninth United States Infantry from Fort Logan H. Heirt left Little Neck Arkansas today for Laredo Texas to report for border duty. The detachment totals about 300 privates and officers under Captain J. Heirat.
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Laredo
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ninth Infantry Regiment
United States Army
Crans
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Senega
Tex
Little Neck
Ark
Ninth United States Infantry
Fort Logen
Roots
Heiat
War Fears Rise as Governor Warns National Guard
Salem Oregon March 2 Governor Dewald Weska warns war with Mexico seems likely and says the Oregon National Guard should prepare for possible call up soon. He urges readiness amid rising tensions and calls for vigilance across the state.
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Salem
Ore
Mexico
Cam Ging
Dewald Wesk
Vollmer Praises Prosperity of Iowa Farmers in Speech
In his maiden House speech Representative Henry Vollmer argues Iowa and Midwest farmers are not harmed by tariffs. He cites February 1914 market data showing higher prices for corn wheat hogs cattle and eggs compared with 1913 under a Republican tariff. He dismisses Argentina corn and Chinese eggs as irrelevant, urging patience with the tariff and administration. He frames Democrats as loyal servants of producers and condemns pessimistic forecasters.
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Washington
Iowa
Henry Vollmer
House
Br. Vollmer
Hull
Corr
Argentina
Goot
Democratic Party
Wilson tells Senator Jones he is skiing on thin ice
Washington March 23 President Wilson told Senator Jones Republican Washington that he was skiing on thin ice in remarks about his decision on presenting a message to Congress on the Primea toll question. The talk also touched on the Mexican situation and a fisheries bill. Jones urged information on toll exemptions and exemptions protested by other governments.
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Washington
Wilson
Jones
Congréss
Lionel Carden
Mexico
White House
Northwest
Lionel
Iaiss
Sir Lionel
Unidentified schooner sinks. Bremen crew losses reported
Bremen Germany March 19 an unidentified three masted schooner sank in the North Sea near the North German Lloyd Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse. The steamer remained in heavy rain for hours but could not sight any trace of the vessel or its crew.
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Bremen
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Big Four Train Wreck Reported Near Deer Creek Hill
Mason Indiana reports Big Four passenger train No 9 traveling south was wrecked at Deer Creek Hill this afternoon. Railroad officials say no injuries but ambulances and physicians rushed to the scene as rescue crews worked.
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Mason
Ind
Deer Creek Hill
Here
Sulamonet Crom
Earnings of United States Steel Corporation Rise
New York report shows aggregate gross business for United States Steel for IMS at 710 294 dollars, up 51 355 784 from prior year. The balance sheet details include increased income and a total payroll of 225 906 in New York, with daily averages and rate per hour noted.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
IMS
CAREL TOLLS FIGHT WILL OPEN IN HOUSE
In a terse, halting summary the report notes a legislative clash over Carel tolls and mining policy opening in the House. The article highlights debate, officials named Trent and Stites, and mentions attempts to fertilize positions or issues amid party lines.
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Carel
Services Held for Deaf and Dumb Class in Wisconsin Tour
A religious service was conducted for a deaf and mute class in Wisconsin. Rev P J Hast, representing the Home Mission Department of the Methodist Episcopal Church, preached during a tour across Iowa, Illinois, and parts of Wisconsin. Several mute attendees professed faith and partook in the sacrament at the close of the service.
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Maren
Wis
Eslinger
Ciinthe
P. J. Hastgo
Yee Methodist Episcopal Church of
Chicaee
Iowa
Nimpis
Wisconsin
Private banks closed by state for liquidation in March
By order of the state superintendent two private banks, the Savings Bank Center and the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Custer Whig We7Td, were turned over to the state banking department for liquidation. Both banks were privately owned. the former asked at 7500 dollars and the latter at 35000. Depositors with deposits in both banks totaling about eighteen hundred may not be paid in full, according to examiners. Rad Joans caused the banks to be in their present condition per examiner reports.
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Thie Savings Bank
Center
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Custer, Whig
State Banking Department
Sighden
Tianer
Rad Joans
Stiih
Friends Mistakenly Believed Dead Man Returns
In La Crosse Wisconsin Philip a former local publisher said to be dead last July in St Louis reappeared after two years away on the Pacific coast Friends who knew him recoiled on sight and some gasped or shied away While few could believe his identity he had been reported dead and buried in St Louis City records remain unclear about the actual burial site
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la Crosse
Wis
Philip
St. Louis
Boly
Phillips
Pacific Coast
Cithers
Pita
Als
New Haven Loot Investigation Steps Outlined
March 26 Inter moves to determine if further probe into New Haven financial affairs is needed. Resolution, passed Feb 7 by Senator Norris, seeks to identify who authorized investments and whether funds can be recovered for grossholders to prevent similar future transactions.
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Inter
New Haven
Norris
Anonymous gift of 50000 for Methodist missions fund
An anonymous cash gift of 50000 was received by the board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church. The donation will be added to the permanent line for the care of retired missionaries and marks the new ear March 26.
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New Ear
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Noted Seismologist Mercalli Dies in Fire Tragedy
Prof. Diuseppe Mercalli director of the Mount Vesuvius observatory and seismology chair at the University of Naples was found burned to death in his bedroom at his Naples residence. The fire’s cause is not known and investigators pursue answers.
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Naples
Diuseppe Mercalli
Mount Vesuvius
Tis
Aho
University of Naples
Wice
Vagrant Army Secures Acre for Own Camp Site
In Sacramento, 175 unemployed men claimed an acre of land bought from a real estate firm and set up camp with armed deputies watching. Trials began for leaders, including Edward Feesdale Bennng and "General" Kelley. Sheriff Ahearn faced a standoff as officers attempted to remove the camp, while camp backers prepared for a long stand with supplies arriving by wagon. The sheriff suffered a heart attack amid tensions, drawing physicians to the ongoing unemployed protest.
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Sacramento
Cal
Edward ‘[Eesdale Benng
Kelley
Ahearn
Helleyltes
Ahears
Missing Warren McCarrick Stirs City Wide Search
Philadelphia on March 20 reports the year old Warren McCarrick missing since the previous week. Father, police, scouts, and volunteers conduct an extensive search with no clues found. Photographs and descriptions are distributed broadly and moving pictures may be used. A $1,000 reward is offered and city council consideration seeks an additional $6,000.
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Philadelpha
Warren McCarrick
Howey fe Saint Peter at St Pauls church in heaven vision
In Wilmington on March 7 Reverend Alexander Brown former pastor of St Pauls African Union Methodist Episcopal church uttered “Howdy. Saint Peter.” as he lay in a state described as cataleptic. About five hundred attendees watched his vivid journey through heaven with deacons, bishops, and others greeting him with “Howdy” during the vision of jeweled skies and diamond studded harps. Brother Samuel Shepard urged him to his feet proclaiming the scene would take a year to tell.
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Wilmington
Del
Howey Fe
Saint Peter
Alexander Brown
St. Paul's
Argentina Gripped by Chicago Packers in Meat Trade
A department of agriculture bulletin reveals Chicago slaughtering and packing firms dominate Argentina's meat exports to the United States, importing billions of pounds monthly. The bulletin notes American‑controlled firms may influence prices but asserts shipments come from Buenos Aires plants owned or run by Chicago interests. Monthly Argentine beef imports to the U.S. reach around 9 million pounds, with varying volumes reported by month.
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Ington
United States
Chicago
Parmera
Department of Agriculture
Department
Argente
Chicago B
Buenos Ayres
Chinar
Chicagi’ Ss and Packing
New York
Themenlves
Ing
Bulletin
Nobel
Deneambir
Lake named for president's wife delays park plan
Secretary Li, honoring the president’s wife, forbids the lake in the park project, noting it as the most beautiful body of water in the region. The measure, taken last summer, halts progress for now as officials consider the name and placement amid local debate.
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Wi Witton
Lane
Kyme Ot Ghicker
Miners Threaten Strike If Wage Talks Fail
Des Moines March 18 town operators warn they will not meet miners for wage talks unless miners drop demand to strike. Operators accuse miners of contract violations and say a strike could halt mills and mines if stalemate persists.
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Des Moines
Ming ‘Work
Regurd
Highridge Times
Millows Mines
Impande
Women presiding over trust inquiry in Chicago
Hearings opened on charges that Quaker Oats and Great Western Cereal conspired to monopolize the oatmeal industry. Special examiner Miss Bate S Holmes presided as government attorneys argued for dissolution and injunction against interstate commerce.
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Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Great Western Cereal Company
Bate S. Holmes
James H. Wilkerson
United States
Frior
Wilkerson
Giere
Ohio
Allhole
Iowa
Consolidated Oatmesi Company
American Ceres Company
Quaker Gais Company
Greater Western Cereal Company
Jla
Joy Morton
Great Western Company
Quake Oats Company
H._P. Crowell
Robert Smart
James P. Douglass
John Brunch
A. Stanford White
John Welling
Avit
Carson May Be Arrested Reported In London War of Words
London reports deny warrants for Sir Edward Carson and other unionist leaders. The article recalls Carson’s long opposition to Irish home rule, his Ulster Covenant pledge, and his criticism of government plans. A censure motion and debate over a potential referendum highlight tensions in Parliament.
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London
Glone
Edward Carson
Yale
Treland
Ulster
Dublin
Ulster Volunteers
Ireland
Sir Edward
House of Commons
Ile
Nottingham
Andrew Bonar Law
Feater
Ipage
Asypith
Caun—Liisg
Ito
Iynent
Kingdon
Rame Mile
House of Fords
Edward On
Twister Union
Ihe Reader
Sir. Law
Sioux Cityan Weds Des Moines Young Woran
Dr Clarence W. Johnson of Sioux City married Miss Lilien May Hiltner in Sioux City last evening. The couple plan to reside in Sioux City soon. The ceremony concluded a season rivaling Drake University, as preparations had built up among competing schools.
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Sigux Cityan
Des Moines
Woran
Clarence W. Johnstr
Sioux City
Lilien May Hiltner
AL Norrboem
Jakryon
Drake University
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Mexico City
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Foreigen
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