Capital Captured Honduran City Sacked in War
Dispatches from Puerto Cortez report Tegucigalpa fallen to Nicaraguan forces led by Zelaya with San Marcos sacked and women and civilians looted. Revolts at Camayagua and Totamalpa disrupt Honduran defense as American banana interests suffer losses and gunboats, including the Marietta, aid shipping.
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Zelaya
Bonilla
United States
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
New Orleans
San Marcos
Nicaragua
Camaygua
Plata
San Pedro
Camiysca
Honduras Interoceanis
Interior
Seaboard
Despcrate
Resdifel
Marietta
Trujillo
Fullam
Salvador
Chamorre
Totamalpa
Los Portillos de Namasivue
Central America
Mcaraguan
Clock Backward At Georgetown Clock Tower Causing Uproar
Special to The Washington Post Georgetown Ky March afternoon townsfolk witnessed the town clock in the courthouse tower run in reverse attracting superstitious fear. A clockkeeper testing the mechanism caused the phenomenon and the crowd watched as the hands moved backward then sped forward. No injuries were reported though past incidents noted in the tower history are referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Mar
Tfashinea
Caleb Powers
Diamond Theft At Hargrave Hotel Valued At Six Thousand
Mrs Gustav J Pleischmann wife of a prominent building contractor told police a theft occurred between Saturday and today at her apartment in the Hotel Hargrave West Seventy second street. Diamond jewelry valued at 6000 dollars vanished. Entry appears to have been gained by a pass key.
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New York
Mar
Gustav J. Pleischmann
Hargrave
West Seventy-second Street
Roosevelt Boys Learn Hurdling From German Ambassador
A White House field trip featured Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kermit Roosevelt under Baron Speck von Sternburg instructing and attempting hurdles. The group rode Rosswell Audrey and Gray Dawn, with the president trying a five foot jump before admitting the weight hindered him. The lesson ended with laughter as they headed back to the White House.
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Theodore, Jr
Kermit
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Rock-Cross Park
Beran Speck von Sternburg
Germany
United States
Rock Creek
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Cavalry
Theodore and
Bergt
Cornelius McDermott
White House
Tinek Creek
Baron Sternburg
Roogevelt
Roosevelt
Wilte House
Seiond
Shaw
Rosswelt
Audrey
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
Dak
Gray Dawn
Ana
Theodore
Erica Baron
Sternburg
Roswell
Kermit Rovgevelt
Groton
Mass
Solo
Funeral by Telephone in Auburn Me Novel Rite
Mr and Mrs Puny W Sturtevant of Auburn had funeral services held over the telephone for their two year old Warren who died of diphtheria. A little girl from the same disease forced fumigation and quarantine delays while Rev J Marsh conducted the service for Court Street Free Baptist Church via telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Auburn
Rev. J.marsh
Court Street Free Baptist Church
Vorys backs Taft as state public support firm
Ohio official Arthur L. Vorys formally announces allegiance to Taft for the Republican presidential nomination. After meeting with Gov. Harris, Vorys says Ohio will back Taft through a coordinated, open effort and stresses no secret plans, while noting no governor endorsement.
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Ansurance
Harris
Teaves
Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Arthur L Vérge
William H. Taft
Varga
Andrew L. Harris
William H Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
Hig
Anti-Roosevelt Republicans See Help From Taft Support
A Washington dispatch says anti Roosevelt Republicans believe the President's active interest in promoting the Taft movement is guiding the 1908 convention toward Taft. The report cites growing influence and a steady rise in funds deposited with the Union Trust Co banking department.
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Taft
Washington Post
New York
Washington
Evening Telegram
Dent
Dept. of Union Trust Co
Roosevelt Aims to Shape 1932 Nominating Fight
The article discusses Roosevelt seeking broad party support to push his progressive policies while allowing a fair field for other contenders. It names Hughes, Knox, Deneen, Cumming, Hanly, Beveridge, and La Follette as possible successors, noting the President’s demand for a nominee aligned with his platform and the tension over personal ambition at the convention.
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Roose
Yestian
Roosevelt
Hughes
Fot
New York
Knox
Pennsylvania
Deneen
Illinois
Cumming
Iowa
Hanly
Beveridge
Indiana
la Follette
Wisconsin
Burglars Terrorize Town In Waterbury Night Deposit Plan
Special to The Washington Post from Waterbury Connecticut reports merchants fearing thefts after cash from Saturday sales. The Manufacturers National Bank will stay open Saturday nights as a depository. A 25-man night patrol proved insufficient as burglars dynamited the Miller & Peck Co department store safe last Saturday and escaped with about $1000 in cash and checks before aborting entry to a second vault.
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Washington Post
Waterbury
Conn
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Miller & Peck Co
Physician Wounded by Woman in Union South Carolina
Dr. W. I. Linder of Union South Carolina was shot but not fatally wounded today by a 43 year old mulatto woman who entered his office presumably for treatment. He wrestled the revolver from her after turning to see the pistol pointed at him and the motive remains unknown. The woman was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Columbia
8. C
W. I. Linder
Union
S. C
Rich man lost at sea from New Orleans to New York
Special to The Washington Post reports Bangor Maine timberman Eben O Webster vanished from the Morgan Line steamship Comus en route from New Orleans to New York. Captain Post says Webster disappeared after 12:30 pm while seated in a deck chair, with companion William J McNulty deeply affected. Police and Bangor relatives notified as search continues aboard and ashore.
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Washington Post
New York
Mar
Morgan Line
Comus
New Orleans
O. Webster
Bangor
Himberman
A¢ Bou
Wiliam J. McNulty
Mr. Webster
Mr. McNulty
Post
Hot Springs
McNulty
Jdld
Aldin P. Webster
Eben O. Webster
Orono
Eben ‘O. Webster
Col
Eben’ Webster
Tmber
Kekenegar Paper’ Company
Orona
Wree
Yacht Star Found Bottom Up Near Maurice River Cove
The yacht Star, which left Anglesea New Jersey on Sunday for Millville New York, was found afloat bottom up on Dead Man's Shoals in Maurice River Cove today. Three men, John Chessman, George Garrison, and Bufus Garton, who were aboard are feared drowned. The yacht’s sails were set and reefed when recovered. A het was found near the boat. An education contest invites entries through April 1 with back issues or catalogs available at the office of publication.
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Millville
Mary
Star
Ansieses
N. I
Maurice River Cove
Anglesea
Fies
Gails
John Chessman
George Garrison
Bufus
Garton
Railway strike looms as 60 thousand workers vote to quit
Negotiations between Western railroads and employees over wages reached a crisis. About 60,000 workers voted to strike unless demands are met, with implications across 40 railroads and 95 000 miles of track. Managers offered a 10 percent raise but rejected a nine hour day. Ballots showed 98 percent in favor of striking if concessions are denied.
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West
Chicago
Acriess
Western ‘Railroads
Brotherhood of
Meteor Over New York Seen by Many Witnesses
A bright meteor crossed over New York at 6 58 PM seen by numerous observers. It appeared in the northern sky with a sharp descent angle and burst near the earth without a detonation, emitting a greenish light. William Eddy of Bayonne reported it seemed to Enter the atmosphere near West Point or Newburgh about 20 degrees from the zenith and roughly 1 5 miles up.
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Washington Post
New York
Mar
William Eddy
Bayonne
N. J
West Point
Newburgh
Explosion at Bijou Theater Injures Twenty Four in Greenfield
A natural gas explosion at the Bijou Theater in Greenfield Indiana injures twenty four. The second floor venue fills with dust and debris as audience members crush toward two doors. Victims include Elijah Gillingham with a broken arm and Leah Joyce with severe head injuries. The cause and exact sequence remain unclear.
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Washington
Greenfield
Ind
Vank
Ner
Teg
Elijah Gillingham
Arthur Hoon
Hank Tucker
Ankde
Foezhall Keene Arrested For Speeding Car Charge
Special to The Washington from New York reports Foxhall Keene banker and horseman was arrested on Fourth Avenue for driving at the rate of a mile in three minutes. Police man Lemigon timed him from Sixteenth to Fourteenth Street. Keene asked for examination but the magistrate denied it, and he was paroled to appear tomorrow while attending a board meeting.
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Washington
New’ York
Mar
Foxhall Keene
Jefferson Market Court
Lemigon
Board of Managers
Mr. Keeney
Fire destroys 61 Spartanburg homes leaving 325 homeless
Fire in Spartanburg South Carolina at 11 am devastates 61 houses, mainly on the Spartan Mill property of P. L. Shipp, estimated damage around 76000 dollars with about 250000 dollars insurance. No deaths, several injuries from bricks as walls collapsed. origin linked to a house on Forest street near Detetive Ave. Fire destroys Persian Rug auction notices briefly referenced.
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Spartansburg
Spartanburg
Spartan Mill
P. L. Shipp
Mutual ‘Factory
J.o M. Carver
Forest Street
Detetive Ave
France sends troops to occupy Oudja and demands reform
Paris reports cabinet decision to occupy Oudja Morocco until French demands are met. Troops to cross Algerian frontier from Tlemsen to enforce punishment of Dr. Mauchamp’s murderer, indemnity for his family, and funding for a foundation in his memory. Debates loom in the Chamber as protests grow.
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Germany
Paris
Mar
Oudja
Morocco
France
Mauchamp
Fez
Tlemsen
Algeria
Oran
Chamber of Deputies
Saone Et
Loire
M. Fernand Duibier
Cares 1 Honduran Capital Captured and Other Early Items
A ск directives list for today includes notes on political moves in Central America, coverage of President’s sons in track events, Ohio leadership changes, Moroccan incursions, and stock market chatter. Also mentions Bat Masterson praising Roosevelt and other senate and Wall Street items.
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Ohio
Franca
Morocco
Bat” Masterson
Roosevelt
Schip
Wall Street
Roumania
Bundey
Brownsville
Fairbanks
Roosevelt Center
Honduras
Bryce
Union League
Mme
Eames
Mitchell
G. Ww. OU
Ruef
R. Mason Estate
Army Oihers
Best Ever Says Bat Masterson on Theodore Roosevelt
Deputy U S Marshal Bat Masterson calls Theodore Roosevelt the greatest President and predicts he will be nominated and re elected. He praises Roosevelt’s honesty and popularity from the West to the East and notes strong public backing and Wall Street restraint. Masterson and guests visited the White House and toured the tennis court with Theodore Roosevelt Jr. He argues the Senate must back the President and that Roosevelt has brought respect for Americans abroad.
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United States
Masterson Calle
White House
Washington
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Bat” Masterson
West
New York
Raleigh
Bat
Marsha Masterson
Ber Daniels
Theodore, Jr
Marshal Masterson
Arizona
Masterson
New ‘York City
Senate
Teddy
al “Bat
Bryan
Parker
Extreme stock declines hit New York market collapse
The Westingian Post reports a sharp stock downturn led by Selig controlled Industrials and heavy railroad shares. The day ended with the average of thirty railroads and industrials down 25-9 points to 98 5 8, near March lows, with widespread panic selling and record volumes in Steel and Smelters.
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Westingian Post
New York
Mar
United States Steel Corporation
Bis
Baltimore
Ohio
Erie
Great Northern
Interboro- Metropolitan
Interboro-Metropolitan
National
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
St. Paul
Car Foundry
American
Chesapeake and Monte
Great North
Big Loss in Steel and Rails Weakened Market Rally
Heavy selling hit steel and standard railway shares with a sharp decline. Bears led the retreat as explanations remained general, while a London metal copper break was blamed for pressuring industrials. A late rally formed as shorts covered.
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London
Shorts
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Honduran
Senor Corea
Nickraguan
Lee Christmas
Memphis
Tena
Christmas
Mau
Camden Station
Ford
Opera House
Office of Publication
Honda
G. J. Fleischmann
Roosevelts
Vorys
Ohie
STATE
Mr. Vorys
Ashres
Voryn
Foraker
Leutenants
Columbia, S.C
Lumiberman
Eden C. Webster
Amvers
PPL Po
Hekimian & Co
Sloan's
Bexly
Fittcburg
New Jersey Ave
Pittsburg
Pinang Ar
Socwusta
Chamber
Energetleacon
Mau‘eharap
Picnart
Ballloud
Army ‘of the East
Alsace
Lorraine
Clemenceau
Malghit
Imjeer ‘Willian
Vagsal
Paul Deroulede
League of Patriots
Ani
Gay
Foreien Minnlster Pichon
Dr. Mauchamp
Jeanne ‘D'até Abd i
Tangier
Casa Blanca
Noth
Sri ‘tEie
Aggmig Exprése Co
Shelve
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Dillon
Amd
Uda
Atchison
Drocklyn Rag
Chisapeakie
Chicago Northwastern
Delaware and Hudson
Joy Ua Grest
Loutevil and
Nash
St. L
Hang
Misouri Pacific
J. P. Soo
PB. Soo
New York Central
Pennsy
Reading
Puchia
Steel Premi
Wabash
Be See
Standard Railway
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