Tolls Exemption Finds Division in the Party
Washington March 27 The Panama tolls repeal fight continues in the house with a twenty hour rule for debate on the Sims bill. Speaker Clark and leaders clash, Democrats split, and arguments over treaty obligations and U S foreign policy mark a tense session as Underwood opposes the rule.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama
House
Underwood
Clark
Fitzgerald
United States
Sims
Democratic Party
Washington, D. C
Lengle
Sherwood
Adamson
Resolutions Committee
Tammany and
Wall Street
Henry
Great Britain
Mann
Murdock
Baltimore
Dowager Empress Haruko Seriously Ill in Tokyo
In Tokyo on March 27, the 64 year old dowager empress Haruko is seriously ill with heart disease. Her husband Emperor Meiji died two years ago.
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Tokio
Haruko
Muteuhito
Kodak Trust Settlement Reached On Goodwin Patent
New York March 27 The Eastman Kodak company and the Ansec company confirmed a money settlement on the Goodwin patent covering all films. The settlement reportedly runs into millions with Eastman gaining the right to manufacture films.
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New York
Eastman Kodak Company
Ansec Company
Goodwin
The
Eastman Company
Court actions progress in Power county with several decisions pending
Decisions pending on cases against W A West and the Electric Power Company will be announced soon. Power county sessions run to April 13 in Franklin county on the 14th with judge Budge and court reporter Jones in town briefly. The injunction suit by American Falls against West and about eighteen power company judgments will be decided shortly. The criminal calendar remains sizable with many cases to be heard.
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W. A. West
Electric Power Company
Power County
Budge
Jones
Franklin County
American Falls
Power Company
Isabella LaVatta
Bastilea
Lee Naron
Naron
Harge
Knowles
R. M. Terrell
Smith
Centennial observed at Horseshoe Bend battlefield site
Dadeville Alabama marked the 100th anniversary of the 1814 battle where General Jackson defeated the Creeks on the Tallapoosa river. The event spurred a push to turn the site into a national park with a monument planned and a bill in congress.
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Dadeville
Ala
Horseshoe Bend
Jackson
Tallapoosa River
Congress
Illinois Teachers Meet in Jacksonville Convenes Annual Convention
Central Illinois Teachers association begins its annual convention in Jacksonville under favorable conditions. Speakers include Edward Elliott of Wisconsin, W W Charters of Missouri, and Hugh S Magill of Springfield. Sessions run through tomorrow night.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Central Illinois Teachers’ Association
Edward ©. Elliott
University of Wisconsin
W. W. Charters
University of Missouri
Hugh 8. Magill
Springfield
May Wheat Closes at 93 1 4 Cents in Chicago
May wheat finished at 93 1 4 cents in Chicago after trading through the session on March 27. The market showed limited activity with small price shifts as buyers and sellers conferred on nearby supplies.
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Chicago
Illa
General Jose M. Hernandez Conference in Porto Rico
General Jose M. Hernandez has not yet pushed a revolt in Venezuela. He arrived in New York from San Juan Porto Rico where he met with General Baptista and other revolutionaries to plan actions. AApril invasion date is reported with movements from Port of Spain to direct ships and troops.
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Jose M. Hernandez
el Mecho
Venezuela
Gomez
Hernnandez
New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
General Baptista
General Hernandez
Port of Spain
Deputy Sheriff Accused of Billy Club Attack in Probate Court
F. B. Luce filed a complaint with County Attorney C. D. Smith alleging Deputy Sheriff F. E. Dye beat him with a billy at the Phoenix Construction camp in Grace. Luce says the attack knocked him out and witnesses will support claims of hastiness and unprovoked action. call for removal or curtailment of Dye’s powers looms as construction workers threaten resignations.
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F. E. Dye
F. B. Luce
C. D. Smith
Bell
Luce
Grace
Phoenix Construction Company
Beebe Arrested by Brother in Waverly Burglary Case
In Waverly Indiana Martell Beebe is jailed after Marshal Beebe, his own brother, arrested him on a burglary charge. The incident occurred March 27 and the suspect is held awaiting further proceedings.
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Waverly, In
Martell
Beebe
Marshall Beebe
Senate approves compromise bill to regulate cotton futures
Washington March 27 the senate passed without division a compromise bill to regulate cotton futures trading.
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Washington, D C
Senate
Resignations Spark Cabinet Debate Over British Leadership
Sir John French resigned as head of the British army after a three hour cabinet discussion failed to resolve policy. Premier Asquith prepared to explain to a crowded House as another meeting was planned. In London, Sir Lionel Carren canceled his voyage to New York before returning to Mexico City amid talks of moving Carden to Rio Janeiro.
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John French
Asquith
London
Field
Sir Lionel Carlen
Mexico
Liverpool
New York
Mexico City
Carden
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Villa and rebels suffer heavy losses near Torreon
Dispatches from Torreon and Juarez describe four days of fierce fighting as Villa and his rebels push toward Torreon. Federal forces and Mexican authorities report heavy losses, a failed attempt to retake Lerdo, and troops reinforced from Saltillo. Red Cross aid appears in battle for the first time.
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Torreon
Mex
Villa
Gomez Palacio
Red Cross
Juarez
Lerdo
Cambridge and Oxford Open Annual Thames Rowing Race
London reports Cambridge as favorites in the annual Cambridge versus Oxford rowing contest on the Thames from Putney to Morlake, a four and a quarter mile course. Oxbridge rivals are keyed up after weeks of training with many predicting a close, decisive race as Oxford may peak late.
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Cambridge
London
Oxford
Thames
Putney
Morlake
Oxonians
Two day land conference seeks to curb speculation in land
In Jiympia Washington March 27 a two day conference opened under Secretary of State J M Howell to address land speculation linked to incoming immigrants after the Panama Canal. The plan aims to remove unimproved lands from speculators to sell to homeseekers at affordable prices.
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Jiympia
Wash
Panama Canal
J. M. Howell
Villa Claims Gomez Palacio and Lerdo in Three Days
Juarez report on a telegram from Villa to Carranza says Gomez Palacio and Lerdo fell after three days of heavy fighting. Villa praises his commanders and guns, notes unknown casualties, and renews gratitude to Carranza as chief of the revolution. General Angeles also sends congratulations on the captured territory.
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Juarez
Villa
Caranza
Gomez Palacio
Lerdo
Guzman
Carranza
General Angeles
Angeles
Morelos
Urbina
Steamer St. Paul Sinks Near Brisbane Drowning Crew
Eighteen crew members die when the French steamer St. Paul strikes a rock entering Brisbane, Australia, and sinks. Cablegram reports confirm the tragedy and list the casualties.
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London
St. Paul
Brisbane
Suffragists Burn Abbeyland Pantry House
A March 27 report says suffragette activists burned Abbeyland pantry at the Abbeyland estate of General Sir Light McCamont. The fire caused 475 in losses and occurred while Ulster Volunteers trained on the grounds.
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Belfast
Ison
Abbeyland
Ligh McCamont
Secretary Redfield to Speak in Portland on Customs
Secretary of Commerce Redfield arrived in Portland on March 27 to investigate the custom houses. He plans a speech at the Jackson Club tonight and at Reed College tomorrow.
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Portland
Ore
Commerce Redfield
Jackson Club
Reed College
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Illinois Teachers’ Meeting
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J. Spencer Ewart
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Moure
Saltillo
Monclova
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Irl
Ulster
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