Blockade Raised by the Mexicans at Progreso
Washington reports that President Carranza abandoned the Progreso blockade after US representations. The Mexican gunboat Zaragosa returned to Vera Cruz, and two American ships carrying sisal cleared without interference. Rear Admiral Caperton said the blockade was raised. the Des Moines remained a potential option.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Progreso
United States
Caperton
Vera Cruz
Carrenza
Des Moines
State Department
Zaragosa
Navyal
Cincinnati Painters Declare A Strike
In Cincinnati twelve hundred union painters walked out after talks with master painters failed over glazing work being done by union men. They demand a five cent per hour wage increase.
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Cincinnati
Palmer Heads Claims Court
Washington March 16. Former Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania has been chosen by the president to be chief justice of the United States court of claims. He will succeed Judge Charles B Howey whose resignation becomes effective April 1.
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Washington, D. C
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
United States Court of Claims
Charles B. Howey
Passports Now Required for All Entering France
London reports that starting today every entrant to France must carry a special passport plus an accompanying document proving the evidence of issuance and stated purpose.
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London
France
Veteran editor Henry dies after thirty years at Globe-Democrat
St. Louis, March 15 Captain Henry, recently retired as managing editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, after thirty years of service on the paper, died at his home today.
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St. Louis
Henry
The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hearing tenant farmers in Texas focus on land issues
The federal industrial relations commission opens a public hearing on land problems in rural Texas. Agriculture dominates the discussion and the cotton crisis is reviewed with effects on landlord relations tenant farmers and farm laborers. Concentration of ownership rent increases and class tensions are to be examined.
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Tennant
Dallas
Texas
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Beauty Brings Charges in Detroit Studio Case
Detroit March 15 Miss Irene Conway Palmer dubbed the prettiest girl in Ohio has filed assault charges against Detroit artist Allyn Sherrick. The alleged incident occurred at Sherrick's studio after the model answered an advertisement. She told police his measuring methods and advances were objectionable.
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Detroit
Mich
Ohio
Irene Conway-Palmer
Allyn Sherrick
Sherrick
Glass Works Booming in Hazel Atlas Plants
Washington Pennsylvania reports Hazel Atlas Glass plants resume 24 hour operation in three shifts starting today. An extra 6,000 workers return to jobs in Washington and Clarksburg West Virginia as production expands.
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Washington
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Clarksburg
W. Va
Thrifty Party Man Convicted in Livery Robbery
Three Mexican men hired a rig from Hannock livery stable and, after the barge of icy water intoxication, one was found to have taken a revolver. Henry Goodman pursued the culprit and Deputy Sheriff Bill Price recovered the weapon. The defendant pleaded not guilty but was convicted and received thirty days in the city jail.
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Hannock
Henry Goodman
Bill Price
French Army Graft Case Opens in Paris Trial
The court martial of Francois Desolaux, general pay master of the French army and secretary to former finance minister M Cailleaux, starts today on charges of stealing army rations. Stolen rations reportedly found at a woman’s home whose husband is German. supporters say charges stem from a political plot by Cailleaux’ enemies.
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Paris
Francois Desolaux
Frech
M. Cailleaux
Cailleaux
Mar
Havas
Sapated
Constantinople
Athens
Canada
Dardanelles
Inland Revenue War Tax Hits Canada on March Fifteenth
Ottawa announces the Inland Revenue War Tax goes into force today across the dominion. Stamp denominations range from one to fifty cents. Montreal estimates indicate the city will pay about one million dollars annually under the new stamp law.
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Ottawa
United States
Dominion
Montreal
Second Trial Set for Murder Case in Green Ohio
Charles Neiswander, previously convicted of manslaughter earlier in the month, faces a second trial today for the murder of his father in law William E. Dinndore. His defense cites irregularities in the first trial, aiming to overturn or reconsider the verdict.
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Rowling
Green
Ohio
Charles Neiswander
William E. Dinndore
Neiswander
Submarine L-3 Set for Launch at Fore River Yard
The submarine L-3 will be launched today at the Fore River shipyards in Quincy Massachusetts in a quiet ceremony. L-3 is one of seven in its class under construction. L-1 and L-2 have already been launched.
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Quincy
Mass
Fore River
New York Editor Defends Press Freedom Before Senate Panel
Charlees H. Milley editor in chief of The New York Times denounced government investigations that press newspapers, telling the senate lobby committee he sees no ethical basis for probing many topics. Milley challenged the panel’s authority and warned investigations threaten press liberty, likening the pressure to European capital regimes.
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Washington
Charlees
H. Milley
New York Times
Senate Lobby Investigative Committee
Walsh
Miller
Orleva Rmit
United States
Europe
Noted Aviator Lincoln Beachey Falls to Death in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco March 15 The renowned aviator Lincoln Beachey perished at the Panama Pacific Exposition when his new monoplane failed during a descent after a series of aerial feats The machine plunged into San Francisco Bay tearing away the crowd fitness Beachey was strapped to the wreckage and recovered with his body entangled in the machine divers from Oregon and the battleship Crook aided in the salvage Hillary Beachey watched from the Crook as the plane fell near the transport
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San Francisco
Mar
Lincoln Beachey
Beachey
Fair Grounds
San Francisco Bay
Oregon
Hillary Beachey
United States
Crook
Tomorrow election tests commission form in Pocatello
Tomorrow marks a test of adopting the commission form of government in Pocatello. Voters oppose the plan seen as unpopular locally and statewide, with Boise’s Black Law cited. Polls open from 9 am to 7 pm at ward polling places.
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Pocatello
Boise
East Center
South Main
North Main
North Arthur
Tech Celebration Marks Idaho Academy Charter Change
The Academy of Idaho prepares a festive program for its charter change to Idaho Technical Institute. A parade, Alumni vs Regulars games, vaudeville, snake dance, social events, and basketball feature the day’s lineup with events from morning to midnight.
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The
Academy of Idaho
Idaho Technical Institute
Marnine
Academy
A. I
A. L
A. T
Emperor rejects territorial concessions to Italy amid defense bill
Rome reports Authority denies any territory surrender to Italy while Austria leans toward a minimal concession. In Vienna the Chamber of Deputies approves an economic military defense bill with strict espionage penalties.
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Rome
Francis Joseph
Italy
Austria
Chamber of Deputies
Thaw Decision Reserved on Return to New Hampshire
New York March 15 Justice Page reserved his decision until tomorrow on Harry K Thaw's bid to be sent back to New Hampshire He remanded Thaw to custody of the sheriff despite an appeal to keep him at Matteawan pending legal progress Deputy Attorney Kennedy argued for Matteawan transfer.
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New York
Weather Outlook Across States
Washington fair and cooler tonight except along the coast. Idaho fair and cooler. Montana partly cloudy and warmer in the east, colder in the west.
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Washington
Idaho
Montana
Austrians and Germans Press Drive on Przemysl
Petrograd reports Austrian forces with a large German contingent renew efforts to relieve Przemysl fortress in Galicia. They fail near Manislau and shift to a line from Ujok pass to Nora as Russian resistance holds.
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Petrograd
Przemiysl
Galicia
Manislau
Przemysl
Ujok Pass
Nora
Stuben
Ujok
Overdrafts Barred by Comptroller of the Currency
Comptroller John Skelton Williams urges banks to end overdrafts. A resolution passed by local banks bans allowing overdrafts and requires no payment of checks when funds are insufficient. State banking authorities will enforce the measure to secure cooperation across banks.
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John Skelton Williams
Williams
Countess Bismarck Takes a Husband in Berlin Ceremony
Countess Hannah von Bismarck, granddaughter of the chancellor, wed Capt. von Bredow in a Berlin ceremony announced by Oversea News. Also reported: Max Richter, prominent Berlin banker, has died. War bond subscriptions totaling eight million dollars received.
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Berlin
Sayville
Hannah von Bismarck
Capt. von Bredow
Max Richter
Closing of famous Hoffman house in New York
The Hoffman house, a downtown landmark and political and social hub, closes today to be replaced by a sixteen story office building. Heirs will receive about $3.5 million from Francis S. Kinney’s $500 investment. heirs include Mrs. La Montaigne, Warren Kinney, and Morris Kinney.
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Hoffman
New York
Cleveland
March of Progress
Francis S. Kinney
Broadway
Twenty-fourth
Twenty Fifth Streets
Mrs. la Montaigne
Paris
Warren Kinney
Morris Kinney
Fifth Avenue
Hoffman House
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin F. Butler
Scott
Edward S. Stokes
James Fisk, Jr
Sing Sing
Stokes
Cleeland
Submarine U-29 Sinks Ships Off English Channel
London dispatch reports German submarine U-29, one of the largest and fastest, operating off the Socite islands and in the English Channel for three days. It sank four British steamers and one French steamer and damaged three others while evading patrol boats. The crew was allowed to abandon vessels, then picked up by passing steamers.
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London
Mar
Florazan
Deadlands
Hartdale
Britsh
United Kingdom
Germany
Societ Islands
English Channel
Great Britain
Seilly Islands
Atlantic
New York
Neueve Chappele
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