Japanese Squadron Sets Sail for Secret Mission
Hong Kong reports the Japanese cruisers Yakuma Asan and Akisushima with a flotilla of smaller craft have likely sailed or are about to sail on a secret mission to an unknown destination. The move sparks talk of a Canton assault to seize the steamship Tatsu Maori aboard for alleged smuggling of Japanese arms to Chinese rebels.
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Asan
Akisushima
Forimoga
Canton
Tatsu Maori
Olina
Route for the fleet announced for world tour
Washington reports Admiral Evans battleship Meet will depart San Francisco July 6 for Pacific portals, visiting Mawari Samoa Australia including Melbourne and Sydney, Manila for target practice, then return via Suez. Plans call for Puget Sound and possible Vancouver stops, with Admiral Ryans to retire in August.
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Samoa
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Sidney
Philippines
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Suez Canal
Washington
San Francisco
Sation
Sydney
Australia
New York
Metcalt
Pacific
Metcall
Mawati
Ciites
Bryce
Manila
United States
Jetralf
Senator Bacon Attacks President in Senate Speech
Washington March 14 Exe cutive encroachment on legislative power sparked a sharp speech by Senator Bacon of California. He cited a White House conference discussion on exempting labor unions from Sherman Act terms and allowing pooling by railroads, arguing that law making has shifted from Congress to the executive branch and urging debate in Congress, not at the White House. The remarks drew interruptions as Bacon asserted presidents can dictate laws and questioned the nation’s direction under current leadership.
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Washington
Exea
Bacon
Coon Hia
White House
Foraker
Congress
Mrr
Forwker
Taft 18 A Winner Mentioned In Senate Talk
Wanhinition March 14 A New York representative told the President that Taft's nomination seemed certain and he raised questions about whether the president defends laws and aligns with industry leaders to secure support The Senate passed a bill regulating material shipments on American ships and adjourned at 4 40 pm until Monday with Senator Simmons urging the order.
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Erking
New York
Taft
Otlcaga
United States
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
On Trial Again for Capitol Conspiracy and Fraud
Harrisburg Va March 1 A guilty verdict was returned against a man accused of conspiring to defraud the state in the building of the new capitol. Former state officials and a capitol contractor were involved and face further prosecutions within ten days. They were admitted to bail pending appeal, and another charge of plotting fraud is now to be pursued.
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Harrisburg
Snem
New Capitol
Snyder
Mathues
Shalmaker
Wiel
Inet Nleht
Ball
John If. Sanderson
Capitol
Exstate
Dori
Hytre
Rear Admiral Kane Dies Very Suddenly in New York
New York March 14 Rear Admiral Theodore F Kane U S N retired died very suddenly in a Park Avenue hotel today of heart disease. He had been in the lobby in the best of health last night.
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New York
Admir Theodore F. Kane
U. 8
Park Avenue Hotel
Big City
Seven Men Injured by Powder Blast at Ohio Quarry
Amherst March 14 Seven men were injured, one likely fatally, by a powder explosion at an Ohio quarry. William Honner allegedly struck a match jokingly toward his pipe igniting a keg of powder. The injured include Hemenway of Indiana who discussed Roosevelt and Fairbanks, and Senator Hemenway blamed Taft press bureau for misreporting. Douglas Dalzell denied supporting Taft and affirmed no declaration for him.
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Amherst
Ohio Quartier
Willam Honner
Newton
Dunnerly
Hemenway
Indiana
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Wattbanks
Delleve
Taft Press Bureau
Dolttn Dalzell
Yale
Taft
Dalzell Folay
Knox
Conference Push Delays Interstate Talks Over Ohio Input
March 14 report from Tadianapolie indicates a joint committee meeting will be held between operators and miners to test polia. Ohio operators seek to delay negotiations until after April 1, fearing a possible block to the interstate conference unless all four states consent.
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Tadianapolie
Tad
Tetianapolia
Marah At
Chapman
Oto
Mitchell
Ohio
Fea
Shaky Desertions Hit Reactionary Presidential Hopefuls
Washington March 14 The booms of four to six reactionary candidates for the presidency look a while shaky as reported important desertions swirl through the morning papers. Major figures quoted include senators and party leaders.
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Washinston
Marah
Pipers
Sen
Submarines Deficient in Trials at Chesapeake Bay
Washington March 14 report to the navy department states the submarine boats in current condition cannot go to war. The Viper and Cuttlefish failed to meet the required miles in trials in Chesapeake bay with the Viper returning to Annapolis under its own steam. Details on the other boat were not released. Admiral Cappa said the report has not reached him and Secretary Metcalf awaiting word on the trials.
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Washington, Mare
Navy Department
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
Department
Admiral Cappa
Bureau of Construction
Metenlt
Five St Paul girls die by gas in New York rooming house
Helen Baxter, 17, the sole survivor of five girls who came to New York seeking fortunes, says the others died by gas in the rooming house. She attempted suicide but survived. She cites disappointments, love trouble, and inability to find work as reasons, and fears another attempt if she cannot escape such fate.
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New York
Helen Baxter
St. Paul
Tre
Mlle Thaxton
Towboat Boax Wreck Kills Five Men At Ironton Bridge
Ashland Ky March 1 The towboat Boax from Pittsburg to Cincinnati with coal boats and barges slammed into an exposed piers of the New Arkland Ironton bridge below the city in high water. Five crew were killed. thirty five aboard, many hurled into the Ohio river as the boat tried to land but could not. Deck hand William Mat eke swam ashore and said others cried for help.
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Ashland
Boax
Pittsburg
Cincinneti
New
Arkhland Ironton Bridge
Seaturday
Itta
Wiliam Mateke
Ohio to inspect all school buildings for fire escapes
Columbus March W JoAn H Morgan chief state inspector of factories and public buildings issued orders for overhauling Ohio school buildings to improve escape routes after the Collinwood disaster. Inspectors from across the state will tour every two story or larger school starting Monday to require fire escapes and tighten doorway regulations, implying extensive repairs in many public schools.
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Columbus
Joan H. Morgan
Collinwood
Morgan
Aec
Ohio
Lilleys Attorneys Withdraw From Case
Representative Lilley of Connecticut faces the submarine investigating committee without counsel as Brown Judson withdraw amid restrictions on oral examination. The committee plans to compel Lilley to name witnesses and produce papers while Navy officials may testify.
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Lilley
Boutello
United States
Marion C. Butler
North Carolina
McNell
Mr. Lilley
Electric Boat Company
B. Creecy
H. W. Creecy
B. F P. Sends
Frank B. Lord
Angus Kvly
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