Wilson Made Good Start In Handling Government
Washington reports after two weeks of Wilson administration that Woodrow Wilson and his advisers have made a good start. The cabinet, especially Bryan as secretary of state, drew favorable attention though questions linger about 1916 ambitions and one term policy. Supporters praise prudent conservatism while office seekers doubt the pace.
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Wilem
White House
Woodrow Wiley
Wilson
Winea
Iimself
Bryan
National
Abesd
Baltimore
Parcel Post Business Rises Sharply in February
Werhinetem reports parcel post business in February rose 50 million packages, up 10 million from January. Chicago, New York and Boston remained the top three cities, with Cleveland jumping from sixth to fourth. January figures also showed strong activity.
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Werhinetem
Hurlevon
Cleveland
Aixth Place
Chicane
New York
Boston
Widow of Madero to collect insurance sums
New York reports Senora Mara Madero widow of slain Mexican president is moving to collect insurance on Francisco Madero from Mutual Life and New York Life. Policies taken in 1904 totaled 13 000 and 25 060 respectively as explanations of the pro government centerme death are accepted and payments planned. The other item notes William Jennings Bryan departing for Lincoln to attend a birthday life celebration. Henry H Schmitz father of Frances Leslie asks Bryan to intervene with British authorities to delay embalming or handling of the body until autopsy and chemical analysis are completed.
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New York
Senora Mara Madero
Mexico
Acer
Francisco Macero
Senora Madero
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Nework
Pth
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Jett
Lincoln
Neb
Henry H. Schmitz
Frances Leslie
Lancer
Anna Wilson
White Star
Oceanic
Plymouth
England
Btate Bryan
Riot Strikes Parker Street Methodist Church
Police quelled a riot at Parker Street Methodist Church after a sermon by Pastor Leon Denunciation accusing woman Mark Hock of spreading stories. The congregation split into two factions and ministers coat tore from his back during the melee.
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Columbus
Marsh
Parker Street Methodist Church
Mark Hock
Texas Leads Nation in Crop Value and Production
Texas ranks first among states in total crop value and production for 1919 with 407,160,000 in key crops including corn and cotton. Missouri Ohio Iowa and Michigan follow with lower values. In a separate incident Mrs Kate Adame, 65, of Zanesville, died after her clothing caught fire while cooking and she collapsed outside.
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Ington
Marea
Windaus
Texas
Iowa
Kalda
Otte
Minnouri
Milwels
Missouri
Ohio
Zanesville
Wade
Kate Adame
Letica
Diamond Vault Robbery in New York City Tunnel Entry
A heavy diamond and jewelry heist underground tunnelled into a vault in New York City. Thieves breached two feet of brick through a wall and evaded alarm wires, stealing about 4.8 million in cash bonds worth 1.9 million and 100000 in negotiable notes. Numerous gold watches and diamonds were taken as suspects escaped via a ground-level access point.
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York
Darkreet
Tolng Ie
Jim Hall Pals In Boxing Tale Face Critical Illness
New York reports the death of Australian born boxer Jim Hall near Chicago rekindling memories of his ring career. His old friends Charles Mitchell and Parson Davies are both critically ill. Hall defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in Australia before Fitzsimmons later claimed he threw the bout for a gym.
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New York
Jim Hall
Chicago
Hall
Charles Mitchell
Parson Davies
Bob Fitesimmonsa
Australia
Fits
Mmte
Jack Dempsey
Mite
Fall
New Orleins
Hmali
Departance
Long Inliind
Joe Chuyasky
Inquest Opens Into Death of Rear Admiral Eaton
The inquest into the death of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton U S N retired began today in Fingham Nass March 17. The district attorney opened the hearing after receiving a report from Harvard medical school professor Wietner detailing a chemical analysis of contents in the admiral’s stomach.
Carnegie Endowment Urges Panama Canal Tolls Repeal
Trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace call for repeal of the free tolls clause of the Panama Canal Act. They argue Britain raises a fair issue on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty interpretation and urge U S arbitration to preserve good faith regarding the canal.
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Carnegie Endowment For Peace
Washington
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Great Britain
United States
Panama
Hyde Park clash as suffragists faced heckling crowd
Mrs Viera Drummond and fellow suffragists were shouted down at Hyde Park meetings. The crowd tore up turf and pelted them as police protected the marchers and fought to hold back the mob during departure.
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London
Viera Brummond
Hyde Park
Minority splits as Bull Mooseers seek own organization
Washington reports the Bull Moose party plans to form a separate group within the minority to secure committee assignments. About 20 Bull Moosers will organize independently, while roughly 20 progressives may skip regular Republican caucuses. Underwood indicated recognition if they form a distinct organization and choose a leader.
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Washington
Best
Witton
House
Representative Hinebaugh
Bull Mops
Underwood
Hinebaugh
Bull Moose
Tt Ia
Convulsion at Local Church Sends Congregation Into Panic
In Kent a pastor of the Methodist church fainted during a service and was carried from the church amid near panic. In Workington President Wilson attended services quietly at the First Presbyterian church as Mr. Bryan also left the same church.
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Wow Disiney Fa
The
Method Rch
Fa Sa
Workington
Wilsen
Rcoys
First Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Disastrous Southern Storm Ravages Towns and Homes
News from Moule Alabama reports a hurricane near Guntown Mississippi causing $100000 damage. The storm left farmlands and towns devastated for about 110 miles with nearly every building or tree gone in a two mile wide stretch. Fourteen people killed and over 100 injured, with many homeless and without food. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as conditions worsen.
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Moule
Ala
Guntown
Mies
Delaware Draws New Jersey Firms Away From Home
New York March 17. It is learned that Allie Chalmers company chose Delaware incorporation to shield stockholders under anti trust laws, rather than New Jersey. Lawyers say many New Jersey firms are considering moving to Delaware or Maine, citing looser corporate controls.
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New York
Allie Chalmers Company
Delaware
Jervey
Geven
Gover
Wilson
New Jersey
Maine
F Ormer
Nolo
William Redfield Cabinet Member Aims Tariff Reform
William Redfield, a cabinet member, voices human and moral aims behind tariff changes. He argues tariffs should protect workers and national industry while addressing fairness and ethical concerns.
Redfield on Tariff on Its Moral Side
New York March 17 William C. Redfield secretary of commerce spoke at Unity church Monteclair N J on The Tariff on the Human Side arguing for a real but balanced tariff reduction He said the tariff harms national belief in industrial self respect and taxes food for the many while shielding high wage employments He warned the tariff fosters business cowardice inefficiency and class distinctions feeding industrial aristocracy and trusts He concluded that freedom from dollar dominance comes from competition opening proper fields for it.
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New York
William ¢. Ronnie
Unity Church
Monteclair
N. J
Redfield
Live Stock and Grain Prices From Chicago and Cincinnati Markets
Chicago market reports list Texan steers calves and stockers with prices ranging from 6 to 8 dollars. Cattle in Cincinnati and Cleveland show similar ranges for steers cows heifers and calves. Grain quotes include Wheat No 2 Red No 3 mixed and Oats No 2 mixed with various bids and basis figures.
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Sheen and
Lambe
Inep
Inmabe
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HYEMC
Peppabult
Shalen
Cincinnati
Cleveland
TOR
Bateie
Duce
Wethers
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William Redfield
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