RUSSIANS MAKE GAINS IN PERSIA
London reports Russian occupation of Ispahan in Persia. Vienna notes Russian successes in southeastern Galicia and withdrawal of Austrian forces from Usereczko. Italians attack Tolmino. Romeson captured by Austrians. Paris says Italians hold Eaghes Epirus and Greek request for peace aid. Berlin sources suggest Bethmann Hollweg may avert a crisis over Tirpitz displacement as peace program debates unfold.
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London
Verdun
Malancourt
Avoecourt
Ispahan
Persia
Vienna
Galicia
Usereezko
Tolmino
Romeson
Belgium
Herlin
Poland
Czartorysk
Paris
Eaghes
Epirus
Berlin
Mar
Bethman Hollweg
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
German Submarine Sinking Tabantia Sparks Debate
Dutch authorities dispute official German declarations denying submarine involvement in the Tabantia sinking. newspapers urge President Wilson to spearhead a movement to defend civilization.
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Hague
Mar
Tabantia
Wilson
Bulgarians Reported Preparing Along Romanian Frontier
Milan dated dispatch says Bulgarian forces are reported making extensive military preparations along the Rumanian frontier, signaling rising regional tension.
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Milan
Mar
Globe pays 5000 dollars to settle Asquith libel suit
London March 21 The Globe newspaper settles the libel action of Mrs. Asquith wife of the premier by paying 5000 dollars and costs after alleging she visited German prisoners.
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London
Mar
Rioting in Ireland Escalates with Injured Police
Sinn Fein rioters wounded three policemen last night. Cork police raided Sinn Fein residences March 1st, seizing arms and papers. Rioting occurred in Tullamore, King's county, a town of about 5000 inhabitants.
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London
Mar
Sinn Fein
Cork
Tullamore
King’s County
Ireland
Wheat Market Report in Chicago
Chicago wheat futures closed with May at 1.0874 dollars per bushel while corn stood at 7.51 dollars and oats at 44.840 dollars per unit as of March 21.
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Chicago
Mar
Claims Act Committed in Defense Body Returns Home
The body of James Jackson, killed by a companion in a Utah mining camp, arrived in Pocatello today. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 PM from Schumacher & Hall undertaking chapel. His brother Hugh traveled to Grand Junction and Neslen to seek facts. James Payton is in custody for murder, claiming self defense. Jackson formerly ran a barber shop in town. he leaves a mother, four brothers, and two sisters.
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James Jackson
Pocatello
Undertaking Chapel
Schumacher & Hall
Hugh Jackson
Grand Junction
Colo
Neslen
James Payton
Payton
Jackson
Utah
Temple Phramaecy
Elizabeth Jackson
John
Thomas
Huch
William
Agnes Jackson
Margaret Thoroughgood
Seattle
Primaries in North Dakota Open Delegates Race
Fargo N D March 21 voters in the presidential primary elect delegates to the Republican and Democratic national conventions. Ten Republicans are pledged to La Follette for president.
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Fargo
N. D
la Follette
Mathers Gets the Contract for New Warehouse
The Neil F. Boyle Wholesale Hardware company awarded the building contract for a new warehouse at First Avenue and Terry Street to Alex Mathers. Construction starts today with occupancy expected this summer. Mathers bid $35,365, the lowest of eight bids from firms in Blackfoot, Pocatello, Salt Lake and nearby areas.
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Neil F. Boyle
First Avenue
Terry Street
Alex Mathes
Blackfoot
Mathers
North Pacific Construction Company
Pocatello
D. F. Murphy Company
Oscar Ritzman
Lynch-Cannon Engineering Company
Salt Lake
Geo. Brough
H. A. Roemisch Company
Rebels active in Sze Chuen Province
Revolutionaries drove the steamship Hachun onto rocks on the Yangtze Kiang river near Feng Tu Hsien. They attacked Peng Hsien in Sze Chuen province and appeared before Hwan Hsien and Hi Hsien to the northwest of Cheng Tu.
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Shanghai
Mar
Hachun
Yang Sze Kiang River
Feng Tu Hsien
Peng Hsien
Sze Chuen
Hwan Hsien
Hi Hsien
Cheng Tu
Funston Seeks More Troops for Villa Pursuit
Major General Funston asked the War Department for additional regulars to protect line of communications during operations against Villa. The request aims to bolster security and maintain supply and message routes as the pursuit continues.
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San Antonio
Mar
Funston
War Department
Villa
More Goods Placed in the Cooler
Sheriff Cooper seized a consignment of Desert Dew from trunks at the express office after a hunch. About forty bottles remained in good condition though many were broken. officials plan to store the remainder in county wine cellars and urge owners of earlier vintages to call for their disposal.
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Cooper
Express
John Barleycorn
Yellowstone
Harmony Prevails at Republican State Convention Opening
Topeka reports Harmony was the keynote for the opening of the Republican state convention today. Delegates gathered as speakers urged unity and continued support for party goals.
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Topeka
Mar
Mayor Enjoined from Signing the Traction Bill
An injunction was granted against George Williams the mayor of Pocatello ordering him to desist from signing a street car franchise granted to the Pocatello Traction and Interurban company by the city council. The suit by S F Harris and others cites lack of required authority. The mayor stated he had not signed the franchise and questioned motives behind the council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
City of Pocatello
George Williams
Pocatello Traction and Interurban Company
Price
B. A. Cummings
B. Harris
Williams
S. FE. Hgghs
R. A. Cummings
The
Tribune
Urbon Valley Interurban
Insurance firms withdraw from South Carolina over new laws
Practically all sixty seven fire insurance companies operating in South Carolina have halted new business in protest of the anti compact law that takes effect tomorrow. Policies already in force remain valid but no new policies will be written while the law stands. The move follows objections to uniform rates and a 25 annual license fee for agents plus a tax on all premiums. Insurance Commissioner McMaster supports repeal efforts and federal inquiry is sought.
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Columbia, S. C
Mar
South Carolina
New York
McMaster
Kentucky
Missouri
Heavy Bloodshed In Corps of Aviation Reports Injured Aviator
Lieutenant T. H. Bowen was injured when his plane fell fifty feet while attempting to take off under difficulties. He sustained a broken nose and other minor injuries. Cavalry and artillery units arrived as infantry regiments moved in. Carranza troops are said to be cooperating. Wireless dispatches note forced night marches as army organizations near field service readiness.
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Bowen
Carranza
Wee
Sioot Wale
Columbus
Mar
Quarters Assigned to Troops in Fabens and Douglas Edicts
In Fabens Texas on March 21 officers of troops are quartered in local citizens homes. In Douglas also on March 21 the state government issued decrees revoking concessions and regulating employment conditions and tax operations.
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Nice
Fabens
Tex
Mar
Douglas
Villa Left Many Dead and Wounded After Whipping
Rebel forces under Col. Cano retreat along the Santa Maria River as American observers monitor the area. Officials fear a potential clash as mounting tensions threaten an imminent stand against American forces.
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Villa
Col. Cano
Santa Maria
Barrel of whiskey found hidden in platform in Pocatello
A tarred barrel dumped at the Oregon Short Line depot in Pocatello was discovered to contain whiskey. Investigators noted a bored hole in the barrel and platform through which illicit liquor had been poured into receptacles, a method of evading prohibition laws.
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Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
Bannock County
New York Market Report Notes Steady Electrolytic Prices
A brief New York market note from March 21 records steady conditions for electrolytic materials with nearby demand and price references in dollars.
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New York
Mar
Villa on Run in Mexican War Pursuit
Villa flees toward the Sierra Madre after a defeat near Nampiquipa by 900 Carranza troops under Col. Cano. Reports say he fights near Las Cruces, with American troops dispatched to aid Carranza. Wires cut, Villa retreating north as Pershing scouts the terrain for water holes and trails.
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Villa
el Paso
Mar
United States Army
Sierra Madre Mountains
Carranza
Col
Cano
Nampiquipa
Gavira
Juarez
Las Cruces
Columbus
Namiquipa
Santa Maria River
Letcher
Chihuahua
Chihuase City
B. D. Foulois
Pershing
Pershing's force near Villa as supplies move by truck
Reports indicate one of three detachments may meet Villa as reserves prepare along the communication line. Aeroplane scouts may track Villa's route, while supplies continue from Columbus by auto trucks after a delay in securing permission to ship.
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San Antonio
Mar
General Pershing
Villa
Pershing
Columbus
School Closed as U S Forces Arrive in Vahens Texas
On March 21 the town of Vahens Texas evacuated as military authorities ordered civilians to leave. American troops arrived for the border area near Guadalupe Mexico amid the tense border situation.
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Vahens
Tex
Mar
Guadalupe
Mexico
First Aero Squadron Scouts Villa Range From Columbus
Six bi planes of the First Aero squadron under Capt Foulois arrived to scout the mountains for Villa. Two machines left Columbus last night one this morning with others reported in the La Ascencion area. Lieuts Chapman Carberry Dorgue Brown Willis Gowell fly the seven aircraft. one machine unreported. Additional troops arrived to replace a thousand sent to pursue Villa.
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Columbus
N. M
General Pershing
Mexico
Aero
B. D Foulois
Villa
la Ascencion
S. C. G. Chapman
J. BE. Carberry
H A. Dorgue
Brown
R. H. Willis
Gowell
W. G. Kilner
Willard and Moran Cleared in Fine Condition
The state athletic commission physician declares both Willard and Moran in fit shape after medical examinations. Their status is reported from New York on March 21.
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New York, Mar
Willard
Moran
State Athletic Commission
Increased Power to Call Reserves in Army Bill
Washington reports the house adopted an amendment to the army bill granting the president authority to raise the army from 140000 to 175000 and add 60000 reservists. The proposal included potential discharge of efficient men to the reserve after one year and entry of trained men after two years. Also noted are talks on Carranza protocol for U S cooperation against Villa and rail access for American troops.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Gardner
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North Dakota
BOYLE
Sze Chuen Province
Case
Idaho
Geo. W. Morgan
Metal Market
United Sates
Arrendondo
State Department
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