Two Bandits Slain After Express Messenger Traps Them
San Antonio Texas March 14 An express messenger named Truesdale stopped a Southern Pacific train raid near Sanderson by trapping two highwaymen. He used a ruse of signaling an imaginary person, killed the first robber with a mallet, then killed the second as he returned. All stolen property was recovered. Truesdale, a young man recently promoted to the express run, lives in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Truesdale
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
Urges New Excise Bill to Extend Tax to Individuals
Representative Underwood, chair of the ways and means committee, urges passage of a bill extending the corporation tax to individuals and partnerships. The measure would replace customs duties on sugar and aligns with Supreme Court income tax rulings. The report emphasizes a fair annual contribution of net gains to government funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
Supreme Court
Isleworth Run aground near Chebuc to Head
The steamer Isleworth chartered to the Dominion Coal company broke three propeller blades on a Boston to Louisburg voyage and ran ashore at Chebuc to Head, Halifax. All 40 crewmen escaped to land with difficulty as five perilous boat trips were made in rising seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Isleworth
Dominion Coal Company
Boston
Louisburg
Chebucto Head
Tong War Breaks Out in Chinatown on Mott Street
New York report notes renewed Tong warfare in Chinatown as two Hip Songs fired revolvers into a room crowded with On Leong members on Mott Street. One Chinaman was shot in the thumb. police conducted arrests and tightened guards to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chinatown
Mott Street
On Leong Society
Drys Gain in Minnesota Across 140 Towns
Early returns from 140 towns show 76 dry votes and 64 wet votes. Prohibition official W G Calderwood estimates the net dry gain will be between 25 and 60 percent statewide as results trickle in from about 200 jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
W. G. Calderwood
The
Prohibition State Committee
Conference on Demand of Engineers Resumed
In New York on March 16 a second conference between a locomotive engineers committee and a railroads committee representing 48 eastern region lines was held to consider wage demands. The engineers cite increased responsibilities from faster schedules, not cost of living, and outline detailed reasons for a higher pay scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miners Refuse Terms as UMWA Breaks Off Talks
In New York on March 16 United Mine Workers president John P. White announced that all negotiations with anthracite operators are off after miners rejected the operators counterproposal. White predicted a general suspension of work on April 1 and said officials would discuss next steps this afternoon. The brief meeting ended with the miners reading their reply and operators declining comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
White
Panama Volcano a Myth in Canal Zone Explanation
Canal Record from Panama explains the steam and hot gas vents in the Culebra cut are due to oxidation of iron pyrites exposed to air. Temperature effects fade within days after exposure. Gas only risks excavator safety as iron rods test drill holes to prevent premature dynamite explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Culebra Cut
Panama Canal] Zone
Panama
Union League Club opposes judge recall proposals
Resolutions adopted unanimously at a large Union League club meeting oppose recall of judges by popular vote and review of high court constitutional decisions. The club appeals to loyal citizens to oppose what it calls dangerous and revolutionary proposals that threaten justice and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union League Club
May Refuse Carnegie Offer For City Library
Virginia Minn March 16 Andrew Carnegie has been turned down if it is necessary to change the plans of the proposed 40000 city library here in order to obtain funds from the Ironmaster the city council has decided it does not want the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Virginia
Minn
Andrew Carnegie
Mill Trio in Court Revolt Sparks Mountain Pursuit
Reported irish of Hillsville murder and courthouse attack details a clash in Carroll county. Floyd Allen and kin led moonshiners into the Blue Ridge. jurors and officials wounded. a posse pursues them as Governor Mann orders militia and a $1000 reward. Juror Douglas reportedly killed. Floyd Allen mortally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Mountains
Theratons
Slayers
Roanoke
Hillsville
Carroll County
Thornton Massie
Louis Webb
Commonwealth
William Foster
Lkely
Richmond
Mann
Hillsville Court House
Lynchburg
Douglas
Floyd Allen
Mexico Refused U S Arms Exports to Mexican Rebels
Washington reports the house adopted a concurrent Senate resolution authorizing the president to ban exporting war supplies to nations with domestic violence. Taft will issue a proclamation forbidding shipments to Mexican revolutionists. Representative Longworth submitted minority dissent on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Taft
Longworth
Detention System Praised At Port Royal Navy Yard
Assistant Naval Secretary Beekman Winthrop, after touring Port Royal, lauds the new detention and probation system for sailors cited for minor offenses. He finds 200 men under care of Major Hutch and notes the reformative influence of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beekman Winthrop
Port Royal Station
Washington
Port Royal Naval Station
Winthrop
Hutch
Marine Corps
City barred from lowering fares by injunction in Michigan
Judge Sessions in the United States district court issued an injunction enjoining the city of Sault Ste. Marie from further attempts to regulate the fare rate charged by the International Transportation Company, a Canadian ferry operator across St. Marys River. The city had attempted to enforce an ordinance cutting the fare between Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan and its Canadian counterpart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States District Court
Sault Ste. Marie
International Transportation Company
St. Mary's River
Buttermilk Labeled Nutritious Dairy By-Product
An Agriculture Department bulletin on dairy by products finds ordinary buttermilk as nutritious as two ounces of bread a potato or half a pint of oysters. The note appears in Washington on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Italian King Victor Emmanuel Escapes Assassination Attempt
An anarchist shot at King Victor Emmanuel in Rome as he and Queen Helena rode to a memorial service. A bodyguard was badly wounded. the assailant was arrested. The king and queen remained calm as guards and crowd actions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Humbert
Monza
Helena
Pantheon
King Humbert
Via Lata
Packers Get New Setback in Indicted Meat Packers Case
In Chicago on March 14 Judge Carpenter overruled M W Borders motion to dismiss Edward Morris and L H Heyman in the trial of the indicted meat packers. Levy Meyer then began a plea for his clients while Borders argued the indictment conflicted with evidence on Morris & Co ownership. The court found no basis to dismiss the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carpenter
M. W. Borders
Edward Morris
L. H. Heyman
Levy Meyer
Borders
Morris & Co
Taft to receive a ceremonial shillalah in Boston
President Taft will be given a carved shillalah in Boston next month. The cane bears an inscription and contains sand from Lexington Battlefield, wood from the Washington elm, Paul Revere belfry, and an embedded Lincoln penny. Gifted by a Salem man, it rests in Mayor Fitzgerald’s office awaiting Taft's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Taft
Montaly
Napoleon
St. Helena
Lexington
Washington
Paul Revere Belfry
Salem
Fitzgerald
Tariff Board Reports Cotton Schedule to Taft
A tariff board summary on the cotton schedule was laid before President Taft. He is expected to begin drafting his message on cotton and may send it to Congress next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Washington
Taft
Congress
Rates of Taxation in Clermont County Ohio 1911
Tax notice from Treasurer I J B Turner of Clermont County Ohio lists mills levied on property for 1911. First half taxes and delinquencies due by December 20 1911, second half by June 20 1912. Include owner name township lot number or acres when requesting statements and enclose SASE for receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ohio
I. J. B. Turner
Clermont County
J. B. Turner
Alber
Heinrich
Rail and tax notices across Cincinnati areas and tax collection
Train schedules and connections for the Pennsylvania Line, Norfolk and Western routes, and Hillsboro Branch with through services to Roanoke and Lynchburg. Tax collection points listed at Sardinia Withamsville Milford Loveland Goshen and Edenton Marathon with dates and collection hours. guidance on locating properties and sending receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Line
Pearl and
Butler Streets
Cincinnati
N. Ry
Court and
Broadway
Roanoke
Richmond
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Railway
Lynchburg
Hillsboro
Atb
Sardinia
Brvill
Pass
Notice to Taxpayers: Post-December 20 1911 Collections Schedule
After December 20 1911 collections will be made as follows with dates and bank locations for Owensville Mt. Carmel Williamsburg Bethel Pelicity Moscow Laurel and others. The notice lists specific towns dates and associated banks for tax collection events starting in January.
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Agricultural Society
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Batavia S.D Arenes Eee
Amelia
Owensville S. de
Amelia Corp
Batavia Corp Teenies
Williamsburg Tp
Illiamsburg
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Bethell D. Tenowereseeee
Washin Monroe Tp. School
Bethel Coon SD. School
Rbas
Gydeeete Eee
Franklin’ Lee E Rta
Ges Ulead Hee Eee
MPT
Felicit
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Tesa Wenee
Pate Tp. School
Ene Prd
Felicity Corpse Eesperees Eee
Aington Ny
Oscow Vee A
Wee Ar
Neville S. D Prea Naialas A Asle Ew
Isabe
Wee
Franklin A Ap Ae
Monroe Tea School
Oscow Corp
Neville Corp
New Richmond SD Meiste Ad Tee Pene Ee Nee
Mt. Ore
Bierce’ School
School
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Monroe Aeee
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Carmel
Anne Toe Eae
Wilhameville
Saeeeteee
Glen Este
Hwoo D
UN Pon
Providence S. D
McMaham el
Oaeye Tp. Schoo
Milford Pp
Perintown
Miamiville
D. Branch D
Paxton Bate Aee
Oveland
Loveland Corpilford Corp
Epeeres
Goshen H Paae Schoo Nee
Wayneevee
Newtonsville
Denton Es
Wayne
Estes
West Wasaville
Harlem
Rhee
Warren
Newtonsville Corp
Goshen
Lense
Stonelick Dinsesveee
Owensville
Bank, Mt. Carmel
Bell
Williamsburg
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Bethel
Pirot National Bank
Pelicity
Ohip House
Moscow
Bank of Moscow
Laurel
Hauck
Examinations for Teachers Set Monthly in Ohio
School Examiners announce exams for teachers on the first Saturday of each month unless holiday shifts to the following Saturday. Pupil exams occur on the third Saturday of April and May. Teachers must complete the entire examination in one day and may seek four year provisional certificates by consulting the clerk before applying. Ohio.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messenger
Texas
Minnesota
Carey
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Colonel Roosevelt
U. S
Union League Club of
Sherff
Prosecutor
Outlaw
Prusult
Allen
Mexico
United States Court
Oscar W. Underwood
Victor
Red
Packers
Morris and Heyman
NS Warfake Western
Armacost’s
Locust Corner
Ayers
Withamsville
Dn Witham
Milford
Milford National Bank
Loveland
Loveland National Bank
Conover
Edenton
Shriner
Ander
Son’s Store
A.M
Peebles
Baldwin
Tion
Bagby
B. T. Davis
John Morris
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