Fair Committee Named to Decide on National Fair Plan
Washington chamber of commerce appointed an eleven member committee to study the proposal for two national fairs to be held in Washington. The group will coordinate with other organizations, urge congressional contact, and report back on feasibility while the district commissioners are praised for halting streetcar trouble and supporting federal efforts.
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Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Nicholson
Dvetrich
Eall Power
United States
Illinois
Former Senator Pasco Dies in Tampa Florida
Samuel Pasco former United States senator from Florida and a Democratic national committee member from 1886 to 1910 died in Tampa tonight. Born in England he came to the United States as a young man. He graduated from Harvard in 1858 and served as a Confederate naval officer during the Civil War. He later taught, practiced law, and entered politics in Florida.
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Tampa
Fla
Samuel Pasco
United States
Pieria
Democratic National Committee
Pasco
England
Assi
Harvard
Florida
Mexican foreign minister denies Zimmermann note received
Senor Aguilar, Mexico's foreign minister, said in Mexico City that the Zimmermann note proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States was never received by the Carranza government. He called reports that President Wilson had received the note from Gen Carranza baseless.
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Washington Pont
Mexico City
Senor Aguilar
Germany
Mexico
United States
Carranza
M Nister
Wilson
Submarine Building Plan Aims for Rapid Output
Stageport Conn March 13 One submarine ready for service every three diving the job a local company has undertaken at the behest of the United States government H M Robinson former commander in the navy and manager of the company assures officials that by cooperation between his company and Bridgeport plants 47 undersea boats can be delivered in six months at the rate of one every three days
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Stageport
Conn
United States
Fuccard H M. Robinson
Navy
Bridgeport
Sidelights on Strike Progress and Car Crew Follies
A century old account notes strikebreaking car crews in Washington as 18 streetcars were tampered with and wrecking crews moved cars. Passengers adapted with odd transfers and no-fare behavior while crowds gathered to observe the spectacle near Ninth and D Street and the Washington Monument.
Debate Over Colombia Treaty Splits Senate Leaders
Senate debates a Colombia treaty amid opposition led by Lewis and Lodge. Republicans claim they have votes to defeat the pact arguing it is blackmail and unjust to pay $25,000,000 for apology while warning of German leverage from bases. The measure would require further consideration and potential Colombian ratification.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Peasion
Stone
Lewis
Ilinota
Lodge
Republic of Panama
United States
Cummins
Norris and la Follette
Knox
Taft
Colombia
Wilson
Bryan
New York
Germany
Panama Canal
Strike Sympathizers Arrested For Obstructing Cars
A Washington strike deteriorates into clashes near Wisconsin avenue and Georgetown. A Rockville car derailed after hitting a split switch injuring Mike Napolentano and Sam Branzell. Riots at Ninth and F streets left one conductor assaulted and officers dispersed the crowd.
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Wisconsin Avenue
O Street
Georgetown
Rockville
Mike Napoletano
Q Street
Sam Branzell
Thirty-fourth Street
Ninth
Obstructions Placed In City Rail Lines In Arlington District
Ragland Joyner, 24, a former motorman, was arrested with a concealed iron pipe near Four and a Half Streets SW for carrying a weapon. Harry Beavers, 70, of Four and a Half Street SW, was held for obstructing Washington Railway lines. Police removed crowbars and obstructions found on rails. Ringgold Gilbert, 22, of North Capitol Street NW, held for carrying an iron spike obtained from street road men. The code prescribes ten years and first degree murder penalties for fatal track obstructions.
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Ragland Joyner
T Street Northwest
Sergis
O’bren and Mullen
Harry A. Beavers
Washingston Railway and Electric Company
Musterole
Mustersle
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Ringgold B. Gilbert
North Capitol Street
No. 1 Precinct
North Capitol
Q Streets
Woman Struck by Car as She Boarded Streetcar
Mrs Louise Breadin aged 65 of Fifteenth Street Northwest was attempting to board a Washington Railway and Electric Company car at Fifteenth and H streets yesterday when the vehicle started suddenly throwing her to the ground. She suffered shock and was found semi conscious. a passing private car took her home.
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Washington Monument
Louise Breadin
Fifteenth Street Northwest
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Fifteenth
H Streets
Judge Rules Yelling Scab Not Offense If Civil
In a police court trial of strikebreaker Harry Wheatley the judge ruled there is no offense in shouting scab unless the word is paired with rude insulting language. A witness had testified that someone had yelled scab during the street car disturbance.
North Washington Citizens Association meeting decries car strike
The group condemned current conditions and adopted a resolution urging future public welfare consideration during strikes. A discussion on improving North Capitol Street followed, with members David Langley, F. C. Clavelaux, and Charles F. Bryant admitted.
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North Washington
Charles F. Bryant
Open bids today on six scout cruisers
The Navy plans to award contracts for six 85 knot scout cruisers amid expanded funding. Bids open today with a $6 million per ship cap excluding armor and armament. Congress raised coal funds and awaits response from builders as Seattle Construction previously bid five million.
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Navy Department
Congress
Department
Seattle Construction
Daniels
Jusserands Draw Crowds At Allied Bazaar
French Ambassador Jusserand and his American wife drew crowds at the Fifth Regiment armory bazaar in Baltimore. They toured booths, waved French flags, and he distributed money at charity stalls including $20 to the American ambulance corps book. The event featured music and patriotic airs as visitors shopped and enjoyed exhibits.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
M. Jusaserand
Armory
Ambassador
Mme. Jusserand
Cuban rebels plan a guerrilla war in Cuba
Santiago March 13 Additional evidence shows liberals intend to shift from organized fighting to guerrilla warfare with bands burning cane fields. Maj Fernandez urges divisions and torch bearing bands to sow desolation while skirmishes continue near San Luis and guards seal off his communications with the outside. Quiet remains at Santiago as American naval forces stay ashore.
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Santiago
Cuba
Songo
Rigoberto Fernandez
Fernandez
Hbecrala
San Luis
Maj. Fernandez
Washington
Complete ban on ship news at New York custom house
The Treasury Department ordered a complete ban on shipping information at the New York custom house. Since the break with Germany the custom house has refused to publish ship clearances or manifest data.
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New York
Custom House
Treasury Department
Germany
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Foreign Relations Committee
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United States of America
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Tex
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Steinway Pianos
Steinway
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Masi
Edmonston
Edmonston & Co
Andrew Betz
Jersey
Maine
Maryland
Magruder’s Fine
Conn. Ave
K St
de Sales
Si. N.W
Reoscher's
Sewez Sewing Machine Motors
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McCray Refrigerator Co
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