Tornado sweeps Indiana Ohio killing dozens
Newcastle Indiana and Cincinnati suffer extensive damage as a midwestern tornado hits central eastern Indiana and southern Ohio. At least 23 dead in Newcastle and Brookville, two children killed in Wayne county, three in Cincinnati, with over 200 injured and property losses exceeding $1 million. Fire, power loss, and communication disruption hamper rescue efforts as mayor and state officials appeal for help.
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Carranza Chosen Mexico President
Mexico City March 11 Gen Venusiano Carranza was elected president by what is believed to be the largest vote in the republic. He received almost all ballots as voters could write in any name. The vote estimate ranged from hundreds of thousands to a million amid orderly polls and no disorder.
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Battle Near Santiago Reported As Cuban Forces Clash
In Cuba, government troops and rebels clash about 20 miles from Santiago. The Cuban gunboat Matanzas with Col Nicolas Jane aboard, special representative of President Menocal, arrived today and later conferred with the commander of the US mine layer San Francisco.
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Gerard 10 Warn 0 5 Envoy And Party At Habana
German conditions from a Washington Post dispatch describe hunger and propaganda in Germany as Ambassador Gerard arrives in Habana. He will meet President Wilson in Washington, while others say Britain will bear the war burden and Prussian control worsens. Mexican-Japanese plots against the United States are noted as part of Berlin’s Latin American intrigue. Continued on fourth page.
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Dinner in New York Pledges Backing for National Prep
Governors Edge of New Jersey and Holcomb of Connecticut, former President Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, Elihu Root, J. P. Morgan, Mayor Mitchell, W. Murray Crane, Robert Bacon and other prominent figures attended a late evening dinner hosted by Cornelius N. Bliss. They pledged support for the national administration in measures needed to protect American interests and honor during the current international crisis. The informal gathering discussed preparedness, but no formal program was set. Gov. Whitman could not attend. Speakers stressed concerted action among New York New Jersey and Connecticut leaders for common safety if hostilities ensue.
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Big Car Strike On Today in Washington Area Newsroom
A lockstep midnight strike vote by Washington Railway and Electric Company workers ends hours of mediation effort by Secretary of Labor Wilson. Union members, gathered at Lyceum Theater, expected to quit cars early as Capital Traction plans a minute headway and rushes to bring in strikebreakers to keep service running.
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Twenty nine Killed in Tornado
Tornado devastation reported with multiple fatalities across affected towns. Emergency crews and local authorities mobilize search and rescue efforts as damage assessments begin and the community braces for recovery.
Death Ties the House as Vacancies Limit Choices
With Representative Sulloway's death and Conry's vacancy, the House stands 214 Republicans to 214 Democrats, two seats open. Independent votes may decide Speaker amid disaffection in the GOP. Louisiana's Martin, a Progressive Protectionist, unsettled about which way he will vote. Bipartisan formation fades as absences loom.
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Smoke and Navy Use Curtain to Hide Movements in War
Reports say smoke screens shield British merchant ships from submarines and American warships now use smoke screens in maneuvers. Edison works on submarine defense inventions while Wilson plans war legislation for the April extraordinary session. The administration aims to arm merchant ships, conceal movements, and prepare funding estimates as ships head to the war zone with naval guns and gunners aboard.
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Peru Uprisings Ended Amid Interior minister Steps
Lima reports that the new interior minister has imposed measures to curb political agitation. Authorities in Apurimac's Cotabambas Cutervo Celendia and Chota have been replaced with officials likely to maintain control over factions.
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Bagdad Captured by British Forces in Mesopotamia
London reports Gen. Maude announces British forces occupy Bagdad after a swift advance through Mosul and Diala crossing. Turks retreat to three miles from the city. capture signals end of Turkish resistance near Kut al Amman.
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Turks Ready Reinforcements To Save City
The Turks were said to be hurriedly summoning reinforcements from other theaters, but the great distances hindered timely arrival. The ancient city, second only to Mecca in Mohammedan reverence, faced impending danger.
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Bagdad Falls as British Armies Drive Turks Back
British forces capture Bagdad after decisive marches along the Diala and Tigris, driving Turkish troops from key positions and signaling a major boost to British prestige in the Far East. Indications point to a rapid British Russian advance threatening Turkish Persian domains and ending long Ottoman control in the region.
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Russians Take Sahna in Persia During World War I
Russian troops occupied Sahna in northwestern Persia and pursued retreating Turks toward Bizsitun after capturing munition stores there. On the Caucasian front Turks attacked along the Bivas road but were repulsed. on the Roumanian front fighting continued for heights northwest of Okna with reciprocal firing elsewhere.
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Engagement of Margaret Wilson to Frank Compton
Washington Post special from New York reports engagement of Margaret Wilson oldest daughter of President Wilson to Frank R Compton wealthy Chicago publisher and Grand Rapids native. Compton’s suit for her hand is said to have been successful in Washington and he has been seen with Miss Wilson often at the White House. The engagement was announced at a Chicago hotel dinner a week earlier to his Theta Delta Chi brothers.
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