Four Thousand Shots Exchange with Four Dead on Border Clash
Four Mexican soldiers died and an unknown number wounded as U S troops clashed with Mexican regulars along the border near Agua Prieta. American orders state no U S casualties occurred and the fight began when Mexican fire greeted a U S patrol. The engagement ended after about thirty minutes with Mexican forces retreating.
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Inauguration Plans for Wilson and Taft in Capital
Washington prepares for Tomorrows inauguration of President Wilson the first Democratic chief executive in sixteen years. The parade and ceremonies are outlined with Taft presiding at the shoreham welcome and a full escort for the president elect and vice president elect.
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Army Reports Silence on Border Fight Near Douglas
Washington reports that Major General Wood demanded a full report from the commanding officer at Douglas Arizona on the alleged killing of four Mexicans in a border clash with the Ninth Cavalry. No new details were available as officers maintain the soldiers acted in defense after an initial Mexican attack.
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Huerta's Iron Hand
Mexico City March 3 government under Huerta likely to be inaugurated this week. Rebels to be deemed irrecoverable if they refuse recognition. Zapatistas fire on a troop train to Cuernavaca killing sixty soldiers and wounding others. Raids continue in the federal district and Morelos as rebel bands clash. Government hopeful about success in the north after talks with Orozco and other chiefs.
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Congress Busy in Conference as Bills Remain Unsettled
Washington March 3 Congress opened with most supply bills in conference between houses. Leaders work to smooth passage before adjournment. Both houses expect near continuous sessions until noon tomorrow.
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Wheat Market Summary From March to July
Wheat prices closed at 90.44 cents per bushel for March and July contracts. Trading notes indicate a steady trend with modest fluctuations across the period, reflecting market conditions and supply expectations.
C D Smith A Nemesis Prosecutions Set High Mark
C Douglass Smith the Bannock county attorney has a remarkable record after less than two months in office. Since the start of the year he has prosecuted 54 cases with only one acquittal, and all others pleaded guilty or were bound over to district court. Sheriff Lowry teams with him to form a strong prosecutorial effort. He says he does not intend to retire and has just begun to get busy.
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Mexican Leads Two Officers Ten Miles
A chase covering nearly ten miles through the city between the Tupper house on South First avenue and the gas plant ended with the capture of a Mexican by Night Patrolman Jim Francis and Deputy Sheriff Jim Lewis. The suspect, who had recently stolen a railroad employee’s suitcase from a room in the Topper house, was tracked through the snow and jailed to face burglary charges by County Attorney C. Douglass Smith.
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Government Authorizes Impounding of 780 000 Acre Feet
Washington March 3 The interior secretary approves a contract with the Kuhn Irrigation & Canal Co for a reservoir expansion at Minidoka to 780 000 acre feet from 380 000. Part of the cost, about one fourth, will be borne by the Kuhn company, with water aimed at Twin Falls project lands.
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Secretary Fish Refuses San Francisco Hetchy Request
Chicago March 3 Secretary Fish er today refused to grant the application of San Francisco for the use of Hetch valley as a reservoir site He said so important a natural curiosity and wonder should not be radically changed without express authority from congress.
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How the House Voted on State Prohibition
A record of roll call votes shows 36 ayes and 19 nays on adopting a prohibition resolution. Absentees included Clark of Custer Conner Jones Merrill Herdon. Necessary votes to adopt stood at 40.
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State wide bill defeated in Idaho house
Idaho lawmakers vote 36 to 19 against a joint resolution to amend the constitution to institute state wide prohibition. Ferguson of Bannock leads opposition arguing neither party supports state wide ban and warns against injecting liquor politics into state affairs.
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Women Parade for Ballot Save Despite No Vote
In Washington on March 3 thousands assembled on Pennsylvania Avenue for a suffrage procession led by General Rosalie Jones and Grand Marshal Mrs. Richard Coke Burleson. The event showcased diverse groups from Fifth Avenue fashion to farming attire, with floats, tableaux, and the liberty bell contributed by Philadelphia suffragists. Proceeds from lunch sales funded a national club house.
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Medford Pool Hall Proprietor Freed in Juvenile Court
Alfred Medford, operator of a Grace pool hall, was released Saturday afternoon by Probate Judge O J Bell after a last week arrest on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minors for allowing boys to patronize his establishment. He was bound over on promise to reform.
Lane Accepts Interior Secretary Post Reported
Washington report states Franklin E. Lane of California has accepted the portfolio of secretary of the interior, marking a notable cabinet appointment.
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