Plea for Free Panama Toll Exemption Faces Rail Rivalry
The Washington push led by Senator Ransdell seeks to repeal the Panama Canal toll exemption for coastwise vessels. Opponents warn Transcontinental railways are pressing to block the law, arguing toll-free waterways benefit the nation and economy. a senate fight is expected after Senator Gorman returns from New York. A narrative by Private Brooks recounts a 1864 raid aiding Juarez and Mexican forces, linking to Monroe doctrine defense, with details of arms bought in Mexico and covert marches into Texas and Chihuahua.
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Congress
United States
Great Britain
Mehr
Len .Wallace
Mexico
Maximilian
Jugtus’ Brooks
Toledo
Waasitington
Amherst H. Barber
Fifth California Volunteer Infantry
Rio Grande
Chihuahue
Wallace
Lew Wallace
Grant
Louis Napoleon
Brance
Gen
Seward
Juarez
Republic
Chihuahua
Maximian
Tamaulipas
Matias Romero
Washington
New Orleans
Queretaro
Brooks
Mitchell Named President of United Mine Workers Commission
John Mitchell was appointed president of the United Mine Workers commission by the governor after Senate confirmation. The commission, created under a recently passed law, includes three other members and aims to oversee miners' compensation and related work.
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Tilven
John Mitchell
Engee
John Mitch
United Mine America
Mitchell
Senate
Died Notices and Funeral Details From Sunday Listings
Fragmented obituaries and funeral notices list names such as TERENCE M L Del Grosso and GEORGE CROGHOD, with dates around March 16 1914. Services are noted at various churches and cemeteries, including St Patrick’s Protestant Church and Greenway Memorial, with interment at designated cemeteries and family residence details.
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Raia
Petee
Cheorgia CG
Hain Nothe
de. Grosso
Terence ML del Grosso
Ines Giavannondi
Nicholas del Grasso
Baltimore
Hawes
Benjamin Newton
Oelsiandic Avenue
Nelson
Walia
St. As
Grawlers Chapel
Mensssivanie Avenue
Soritary
TIS Loyal Legion OF Th
United States
Uisteiet of Columbia
Toy
Washington
George Croghod
Marine Corps
Henna
Panstan
Tampanions
Dt Matchaw
Taiand
Aringwn Wrage
Ftv
Velgadter Genera de Tos Marina Co Fhomas Weke Reort
Robinson
Julia
William H. Tabingen
Ulay Gode
EP Street
Teoh Eidee Cemetery
Bartmore
Taygor
Phichurst
King George, County
Mary Ogle
Eleep
Edward Phornton
Mary Ogle Tayloe
Powhatan
Kingeorge County
John ‘Tayloe
Mount Aly
Octagon
Blaz
Thomas
Vincent Te Vaults Cathol
Berkeley
Springs
Greenway Vomefers
Suffrage Measure In Turmoil As Vote Delay Persists
The Senate faced a tense clash among suffrage factions over timing for voting on a constitutional amendment to extend voting rights to women. Senator Ashurst received telegrams from suffrage leaders urging immediate action or postponement until after a May 2 nationwide demonstration. The measure, seen as unlikely to secure the required two thirds, remains unresolved as discussion continues and a vote may come within days.
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U. S
Rio Grande
Whitlock
United States
Special Guard
Senate
Ashurst
Ashurat
Movements of Ocean Steamers July Report
Ocean liner movements include ships sailing from London to New York and Bremen to New York with several inbound and outbound services. Vessels listed: Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm Kaiser Wilhelm II Lusitania La Touraine Barbarossa Manhattan and others, with routes to Liverpool New York Antwerp Havre and Hamburg.
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Minneapolis
London
New York
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Bremen
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Chetbours
Lusitania
Liverpool
News Notes of Legislation From Senate and House
Senate and House discuss bills on electric inspection, railroad finance suits for minority shareholders, restoration of civil rights for a soldier, and government loans to farmers. Rockefeller testifies potentially on Colorado coal strike. Panama Canal officer recognition bill proposed. West visits White House. radium land control urged. prohibition stance voiced by Indiana constituents.
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Senator Thompson
Senate
Walter EH. Kauffman
Kauffman
Fort Stevens
Carlin Pushes Bridge Plan Over Potomac in Congress
Virginia Representative Carlin urges rapid action on a bill to fund a new Potomac River aqueduct bridge, replacing the unsafe current structure. He cites travel and safety needs, proposes $1.6 million funding with $600,000 immediate, and envisions selling the old bridge to offset costs. He notes expected committee review and aims for swift passage.
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Carlin
Virginia
Potomac
Congress
Washington
District of Columbia
Cartin
Owen on stock exchange preservation and value
New York March 16 Senator Robert L Owen chairman of the Senate banking and currency committee visited the New York Stock Exchange with Vice President A J Pomroy and several governors. He stressed that the goal is to preserve legitimate functions and improve usefulness rather than destroying the exchange and questioned incorporation under postal department supervision. It is unlikely the bill will be reported for three to four weeks.
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New York
the Stock Exchange
Robert Li. Owen
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
A. J. Pomroy
Thomas Lipton
Duke of Connaught
Owen
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Postal Department
Minister in danger as Cuban train narrowly misses car
In Habana on March 16 William E. Gonzales American minister to Cuba escaped serious injury when his chauffeur swerved the car to avoid a train near a railroad crossing. The incident occurred as they headed to the palace to meet President Menocal. Both Gonzales and the chauffeur were unhurt.
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G. Gonzales
Habana
William E. Gonzales
Cuba
Menacal
Gonzales
Earthquake Kills Entire Families in Akita Prefecture
Tokyo reports a strong quake in Akita prefecture on Harido Island killed at least three people per official count and damaged Omagari Yakate and ilgume towns. Witnesses describe families crushed, wide ground fissures, and many missing while hundreds suffer injuries.
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Tokyo
Akita
Harido
Omagari
Yakate
Ilgume
Danish King Bestows Dannebrog Cross on Carnegie
King Christian of Denmark awards the Grand Cross of the Dannebrog to ironmaster Andrew Carnegie in Copenhagen on March 16. The ceremony confirms Carnegie’s high honor and ties between Denmark and industrial leadership.
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Dannebrog
Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Dannebrog Sorder
Andrew Carnegie
Mexican Crisis Echoes Through US State Department
Fragmentary notes describe diplomatic tension over Carranza involving Secretary Bryan and U S consular actions. Mention of Rear Admiral Fletcher reporting quiet at Vera Cruz and Tampico, with implied protection of foreigners and intercession to prevent hostilities.
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Carranza
Mexico
Bryan
Aes 2
Fletcher
Dt’ Vera’ Cruz
Tampico
FIVE PRIESTS MURDERED AND RANSOM DEMANDS
Exiled clerics report five priests killed by rebels in Tamaulipas since November 18, with three held for ransom. A convent cathedral and a church were looted or burned, and clergy from Victoria, including rector Father Gela Deleon and assistants, were kidnapped. The priests say captives face death without payment.
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New Orleans
Tamaulipas
Jose Moreno Madina
Raymon Gonzales
Brownsville
Tex
Victoria
Mexico
Tula
Father Madine
Gela Deleon
Basillo
Louise Romanes
TEXAN KILLED IN CHIHUAHUA AXED WATCHMAN DEAD
Oscar Allen a Texan watchman for Madera Company Ltd was found dead in Pearson Chihuahua with his head split by an ax. Consul Thomas Edwards reported the death and opened an investigation. Allen hailed from Corpus Christi Nueces County where his father served as sheriff. A fellow company watchman had previously been killed in a similar manner.
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Oscar Allen
Juarez
Mex
Oscar Alen
Pearson
Chihuahua
Thomas Edwards
Allen
Corpus Christi
Nuecess County
Madera Company, Ltd
Slayden Talks on Mexico and Diaz Era Visit
Representative James L. Slayden told Phi Beta Kappa the Washington association of his trip to Mexico during Porfirio Diaz’s presidency. Election results included Martin A. Knapp as president and Gilbert K. Grosvenor as vice president, Frederick A. Fernald secretary treasurer, Henry P. Blair and William J. Thom as councilors. Special Cable to The Washington Post. London report notes Sir John Murray Scott works to be auctioned in June valuing probate assets at 1.76 million dollars.
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Republic
Porfirio Diaz
James L. Slayden
Phi ‘Beta Kappa Association
Washington
Mexico
Martin A. Knapp
Gilbert K. Grosvenor
Frederick A. Fernald
Henry P. Blair
Wiliam J. Thom
Washington Post
London
Paris
Sir John Murray Scott
Lady Sackville
Taft Question to Hill on Tango Prompt Met with Silence
Former President Taft, en route to four law school lectures at the University of Minnesota, asked railroad magnate J J Hill if he could tango. Hill offered no commitment in reply. Taft later attended the funeral of Judge Charles Willard, a friend and former Philippines official.
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Taft
Washington Post
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota Law School
J. J. Hill
Tanga
Charles 4. Willard
Wyatt
Willard
Philippines
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Spone Modern Chapel
Faone
Frank Geier ‘ SI Sons
J. WM. Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
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Tha Moat
Frank A Speark
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Joll Kaat Senitgt Street
Abhshad Ast
Thos. S. Sergeon
RS. Cainith Street
Telephone
R. Harris & CO
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Charles F. Choate
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Champ Clark
Edgar B. Clark
Clark
Marcy
James Aid
Rouse
Kentucky
William HW. Kruse
Covington
Atlanta ‘Penitentiary
McReynolds
Kenyon
Attorney General
Hols
Joint ‘Congressional Committee On Rural Credits
Bathrick
Andrew J. Peters
Yestendax Acbilic
Wilson
United States Attorney
Western
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Tennessee
Hubert F. Wiser
Memphis
United States Marshal
North Dakota
Stephen J
Honor To
Col. Goethals. Teteek
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
James Hay
House Committee On Military Affairs
Senator West
S. West
Georgia
Bacon
Senate Mines Committee
Walsh
Willis
Ohio
Stephens
Gore
West
Garrison
Public Utilities Commission
F. T., Bowles
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Shorrow
Senate Lobby Committee
C. W. D. Knight
Charles Lieb
Indiana
Hobson
Bill
United States Treasury
Committee On Interstate
Haseen
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T.am
Adamson
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Stock Exchange
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Carnegie
Slayden
Imeddingk & Rate
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Marley
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Munsey Trust Co
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Franklin National Bank
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
U. S. Treasury
10Th Street
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J. Fendall Cain
Cashier
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