Villa Renews Charge at Torreon in Mexican Siege
City of Torreon nears siege as General Francisco Villa’s 12 000 strong force drives toward the fortifications. Federal commander Velasco positions troops at Lerdo and La Pila, while rebels report heavy fighting expected and Torreon garrison to be overwhelmed within hours.
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Associated Press
Mejillo
Durango
Francisco Villa
Torreon
Tebel
Lerdo
la Pila
Villa
Torreón
Iso
Velasco
Hey
Diesinto
Bermejillo
Bermedillo
Yermio
Benton Victim Likely Stabbed in Juarez Killing
British consul Perceval reports no pistol shots were fired in the Bent on killing at Juarez, suggesting stabbing. The consulate notes Benton was unarmed when he went to Villa's camp. the constitutional commission may indict a Villa officer for the crime. Benton's supporters share the stabbing inference.
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Perceval
Benton
Washington
William S. Benton
Juarez
Constitutional Commission
Villa
Atten
Frisco Line Granted Concession on Rates
Washington March 23. The Interstate Commerce Commission held that certain freight rates from St Louis and East St Louis to Kansas City were reasonable and not discriminatory. The Frisco line was allowed to continue charging lower rates to Kansas City than to Fort Scott Kansas under the long and short haul clause.
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Associated Press
Washington
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Fort Scott
Kan
Late Commerce Commission
Kansas City
No Postponement Declared on Anti-Trust Legislation
Washington reports no action pending before Congress to delay or stall anti trust legislation. President Wilson remains involved as talks continue on the measure's path through the Senate and House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Vanderbilt plans permanent France homes for family
Reports say Mr and Mrs William K Vanderbilt Sr will establish city and country homes in France and visit America only occasionally. Idle Hour at Oakdale is to be kept for sentimental reasons while the family remains highly private.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt, Sr
Newport
France
Vanderbilt
America
Oakdale
Long Island
White House Meeting A Moment Of Hope For 12 Year Old
A paralyzed boy from Se wickley Pennsylvania lay in the Blue Room at the White House early today as President Wilson greeted him. Harry Winthrop Davis traveled by motor ambulance with attendants and was later taken to Atlantic City. Mrs. Davis had written Mrs. Wilson seeking the encounter and the president agreed to the visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
United States
Wilson
Harry Winthrop Davis
Sewickley
Great Warship Oklahoma Christened at Camden
The superdreadnought Oklahoma, one of the largest battleships, was launched at the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden New Jersey. Miss Lorena Jane Cruce, daughter of Oklahoma's governor, christened the ship with champagne as it slid into the Delaware River, flanked by Oklahoma friends.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Lorena Jane Cruce
Delaware River
Miss Cruce
Mo- Teno
Fie Hung
Chinienen Te Gation Acs
Peaceful settlement of railroad dissolution praised
President Wilson expressed pleasure at the peaceful settlement of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad dissolution. He cited the handling by Governor Walsh of Massachusetts and anticipated the state's cooperation in the resolution.
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New Haven
Washington
Wilson
New York
Hartford Railroad
Walsh
Massachusetts
Wilson Denies Senate Charges on Toll Exemption
President Wilson asserts there was no effort to curb tolls debate and says a repeal bill should reach a vote soon after the rivers and harbors measure clears. He complains of a filibuster on the harbor bill and notes cross party support for repeal from some Republicans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Panama
Senate
House
Knowlands Seeks Senate Bid On Republican Ticket
San Francisco March 23 An announcement states Congressman Joseph R Knowlands will run for the United States Senate on the Republican ticket. The report notes his willingness to succeed Perkins and confirms candidacy plans.
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San Francisco
Joseph R. Knowlands
United States
Sen
Debate Over Home Rule Sparks Army Trust Concerns in Commons
London March 23. In a crowded House of Commons Colonel Seely outlined troop movements to protect government stores in Ireland. Opposition leader Bonar Law challenged the government, claiming resignations and distrust in troops. The debate signals alarm over Ulster, home rule, and potential political collapse of the government.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Colonel Seely
Seely
Arthur Paget
Ireland
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Law
Ulster
Edward Carson
Belfast City Appears Calm Amid Ulster Crisis
Carson comments on Asquith statement as Belfast shows calm with no new troops arriving and none expected, reflecting tense Ulster situation and government headquarters in the province.
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Carson
Asquith
Belfast
Ireland
Ulster
United Kingdom
Rushton Promotes Mobile Harbor Improvement
Ray Rushton, candidate for the U S Senate short term, issued a statement from Montgomery urging immediate harbor improvement in Mobile. He says the project is vital to Alabama to capitalize on new developments and the opening of Panama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ray Rushton
United States
Mobile
Alabama
Panama
Progressive Party Policies Praised by Cabinet Member
A member of President Wilson's cabinet praises Progressive Party policies in an unusual public display.Observers note the spectacle underscores bipartisan interest in reform and governance during the era.
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Progressive Party
Pres. Wilson
Redfield Praises Party Policies in Berkeley Speech
Secretary of Commerce Redfield, at the University of California in Berkeley, lauded Democratic party policies as advancing social reforms through law and broad social responsibility. He argued the program leverages social consciousness and seeks collective prosperity rather than individualism.
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Berkeley
Cal
Redfield
University of California
N J Primaries Set in Passaic County for Congress
In Passaic County New Jersey five Democrats eleven Republicans one Socialist and one Progressive seek party nominations to replace the late Representative Bremner. The contest, seen as hot in New Jersey politics, precedes the April 7 election with the tariff and currency laws as key issues.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N._J
Passaic County
New Jersey
Bremner
State Endeavorers Elect New Officers
Florence Alabama March 23 The Christian Endeavor State convention adjourned after sunrise prayer meet ing Dan A Poling of Boston addressed a large crowd in the afternoon and at night Talladega was chosen for the next meeting place Officers elected for next year include Rev J E Brubaker Inssey president H C Birmingham vice president M R Park Birmingham secretary Herman L Turner Decatur treasurer F Ballard Birmingham Worlds Union vice president junior superintendent Miss Lanier Birmingham quiet superintendent Miss Bernice Tal
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Florence
Ala
Christian Endeavor
Dan A. Poling
Boston
Talladega
J. EB. Brubaker
Inssey
H. C. Birming
M. RR. Park
Birm
Herman L. Turner
Decatur
F. ¥. Ballard
Birmingham
World’s Union
Ece
Miss Lanier
Bernice ‘Tal
Multimurderer Carl Hopf Sentenced in Frankfort
On the main, March 23 Carl Hopf a Frankfort druggist dubbed the Bluebeard of Germany was beheaded for killing his father his first wife and his two children He was found guilty in January of murder and of attempting to murder his second and third wives and others
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Associated Press
Frankfort
ON - the - Main
Carl Hopf
Bluebeard
Germany
Four Negroes On Trial For Farmer’s Murder Conspiracy
Justice Arrington, one of four defendants charged with the murder and robbery of William H. Underwood, a prominent farmer, last year, goes on trial. The state alleges a conspiracy among the four men with one alleged to have confessed.
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Montgomery
Alas
Arrington
William . H. Underwood
Underwood
Henry L. Richards Declared Fully Qualified Candidate
Henry L. Richards is fully qualified as a Democratic county commissioner candidate. He is described as one of the formidable figures in the primary, having campaigned across the county with support from his backers.
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Henry L. Richards
Richards
Keld
Comer Campaign Attacks Mobile County Railing
The Item exposes alleged soliciting by Comer supporters for campaign contributions in Mobile and interviews officials like Joseph Espalla Jr and A G Quinn criticizing Col Garber and claiming inflated county support. The Mobile campaign debate centers on whether Comer can claim large vote counts and counties, with dismissive reply from Kolb supporters.
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Kolb
Mobile
John
Drago
Tion
Kollow
Cor
Joseph Espalla, Jr
State Hall
Vada
Comer
A. G. Quinn
Kolbampaign Committee
Garber
Jempany
Roosevelt party in Brazil river mishap feared crash
Reports from New York say Theodore Roosevelt's party faced a possible wipeout after a misadventure in Brazilian rapids. Friends and family anxiously await official advices on the accident and the fate of the group far from a base with supplies.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
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