Wilson Lifts Restrictions on Arms Exports to Mexico
President Wilson issued an executive order revoking the 1912 prohibition on exporting arms and munitions to Mexico. The measure places U S policy on equal footing with other powers, citing Mexico’s lack of a constitutional government and the goal of preserving neutrality while allowing armed aid to contendents. Diplomatic channels were notified to inform foreign governments and the diplomatic corps.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Mexico
United States
Congress
Woodrow
Bryan
United States Leads in Vatican Mission Donations in 1913
Rome reports the United States donated nearly 400 000 to the Vatican for missionary work in 1913, vastly more than England's 20 000 and Austria's 12 666. An appeal by Pope Pius for increased gifts during the Constantine year spurred the rise, with the U S the only country to surpass prior totals.
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Rome
United States
Vatican
England
Austria
Pope Pius
House Rejects Asiat ic Exclusion Policy Amendment
Washington Feb 3 the house voted 203 to 54 against a declaration of Asiatic exclusion for Japan. Hayes amendment to the Burnett immigration bill to bar all Asiatics was defeated and Baker's anti-Japanese substitute was rejected 182 to 6. Democratic and Republican leaders urged not to hinder Japanese negotiations.
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Washington
House
Japan
Hayes
Baker
Huerta Reign Nears End as Forces Rush to Vera Cruz
Federals under General Maas move to defend Torreon while another regiment heads to Vera Cruz to fight rebels in Oaxaca. Northeastern and eastern threats grow as diplomats see the fall of Huerta near, with an invasion of the capital possible within days.
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United Press
Mexico City
Maas
Torreon
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Huerta
Bryan to Explain Japanese Situation Before House Panel
Washington Feb 4 Bryan will tomorrow explain to the house immigration committee the delicacy of the Japanese situation and appeal to keep hands off Asiatic exclusion legislation. Chairman Burnett said postponement of the Baker bill would be unlikely without secretary explanation of negotiations potentially endangered.
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United Press
Washington
Bryan
House Immigration Committee
Burnett
Senator Ransdell proposes amendment to limit divorce
Washington February 4 Senator Ransdell of Louisiana introduced an amendment to the constitution forbidding absolute divorce with the privilege of remarrying. He said the measure is aimed at the alarming growth of the divorce evil.
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United Press
Washington
Ransdell
Louisiana
Interstate Commerce Commission signals stance on rail rate hike request
Washington February 3 the Interstate Commerce Commission outlined its view on eastern railroads bid for higher rates Commissioner Harlan noted free railway services to shippers and said a hearing will be set to decide reasonable charges He argued free service benefits a few while raising general freight rates for the public Uncle Andy Jones reports farmers hasten but finish their land breaking with a cold snap likely to kill pests.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Andy Jones
Fitzhugh
Choctaw Cotton Oil Mill Destroyed by Fire
A Friday evening blaze gutted the Choctaw Cotton Oil Mill in Ada with losses near 50000, damaging the lintel room and engine area while saving seed houses, hull rooms, and meat stocks. Firefighters kept water on flames two hours, no wind aided spread, mill to be rebuilt. 800 cattle on feed nearby.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
P. A. Norris
Peruvian Rebels Overthrow Government in Coup
Lima February 4 The Peruvian government was toppled this morning as rebels seized the palace and forced President Billinghurst to resign. Rebel leader Benavides occupies the palace and is poised to declare himself president. War Minister Varela was killed defending the barracks amid a bloodless street surprise.
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Lima
Billinghurst
Benavides
Varela
Villa shoots emissary in Juarez parlor
El Paso reports Francisco Guzman was shot dead by a Villa ally in Juarez after Guzman urged Diaz emissary to desert Carranza. Guzman died from three heart-penetrating bullets as he sat in Villa's parlor. Villa told Carranza Guzman was court martialed and executed. He was unsure about attacking Torreon or Monterey at that time.
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United Press
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Francisco Guzman
Juarez
Diaz
Carranza
Guzman
Missouri Moves Against Seven Film Companies
Missouri Attorney General Barker filed anti trust proceedings against seven moving picture firms operating in Missouri through a Mutual Film Corporation of Missouri. The action seeks a special examiner from the Missouri Supreme Court to take testimony and prepare to seek punishment for anti trust violations.
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United Press
Jefferson City
Missouri
Mutual Film Corporation
Delaware
Barker
Missouri Supreme Court
Fatal fire destroys hotel near Bemidji Minnesota
Five killed and seven injured in a blaze that razed a hotel at Kelliher near Bemidji. Four men died, two were missing, seven in critical condition. Injured guests escaped by jumping to the ground floor as flames spread after midnight.
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United Press
Bemidji, Minn
Kelliher
Vermi Fuge Stops Worms and Improves Child Growth
A child with intestinal worms is greatly helped by a few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge which destroys and expels the worms. The child improves immediately and thrives. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Raisey Drug Co.
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Raisey,Drug Co
Champion checker player of North Texas marries
R. B. Chaffin received a Bonham Texas newspaper copy noting his brother Fred Chaffin the champion checker player of North Texas has bought a marriage license and married. R. B. doubts the union will curb Fred’s gaming but says it is time for him to settle down.
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North Texas
R. B. Chaffin
Bonham, Tex
Fred Chaffin
R. B
Fred
Rebels Routed Near Monterey After Ramones Engagement
Brownsville reports say about 1000 rebels were killed at Ramones near Monterey. Rebels reportedly retreated toward Victoria, pursued by federal cavalry as American forces seized nearly 500000 rounds of ammunition in local warehouses intended for constitutionalists.
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United Press
Brownsville
Tex
Ramones
Monterey Y
Victoria
Train evacuation as embargo lifts sparks European alert
Mexico City reports many Americans and foreigners departed by train to Vera Cruz as embargo lifts. European defense groups warned by diplomats to be ready to act on short notice amid heightened tensions.
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United Press
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Ada district scholastic enumeration shows pupil counts
The census of scholastic age children reports 1 534 white and 107 colored in Ada district. Of these 657 are in the high school area, 493 in Irving school territory, and 384 in Willard school.
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Ada
Irving School
Willard
Politicians Sentenced in Queens Nomination Conspiracy
Joseph Cassidy former Queens Democratic boss is sentenced to one year to eighteen months in prison and fined $1000 for conspiring to sell a supreme court nomination. William Willett Jr. receives the same sentence and a similar fine. Lewis P. Walter gets three months and $1000. Justice Jay Cox calls the offense grave to the judiciary. All motions denied. they face Sing Sing Monday unless doubt certificates granted.
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United Press
New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
Supreme Court
William Willett, Jr
Lewis P. Walter
Jay Cox
Robbery Report Night Theft and Mislaid Funds
This morning a report stated E. M. Thurman was robbed of about 85 to 90 dollars during the previous night. An arrest was made but most of the money and his watch were not found or charged.
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E. M. Thurman
Trains Collide in Fog Injuring Eighteen in St Louis
In heavy fog a Wa bash passenger from Chicago rear collided with an Alton train from Chicago north St. Louis injuring at least eighteen. Most hurt were breakfasting in the dining car at the rear of the Alton. Erie Pa reports capture of "A No 1" George Livingston to wed Miss Mary Troboski.
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United Press
St. Louis
Chicago
Alton
North St. Louis
Erie
King of
George Livingston
Mary Troboski
Livingston
Livingstone
Goods Roads as Cure for High Cost of Living
Columbus, February 4. Ohio highway commissioner James R. Marker argues that improving country roads will cut living costs by easing farmer access to markets and boosting production. A yearly $3.5 million is planned for roads for ten years, with 9,233 miles to begin rebuilding this spring and about 1,000 miles completed by year end.
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Columbus
James R. Marker
Ohio
United States
Marker
Brown's Business College Tulsa Ad
New school offers day and evening classes by Feb 16 opening. Courses include bookkeeping banking shorthand typewriting and common subjects. Thorough and complex program. Terms available through secretary Commercial Club or by writing Brown's Business College Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Bath
Commercial Club
Brown’s Business College
Tulsa Okla
Fifty Thousand Women Register in Chicago Suffrage Drive
Chicago reports fifty thousand women registered by noon in the citys largest equal suffrage push. Nurses cared for babies while mothers registered, rides to polling places were provided, women escorts guided voters, refreshments appeared in some wards, teas in others, and experts taught how to register. Time off was allowed for working women in many establishments.
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United Press
Chicago
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