Wilson Seeks War Secretary From Mayflower Trip
President Wilson sails with Mrs. Wilson aboard the Mayflower to study candidates for secretary of war after Lindley M. Garrison resigns. Names include Interior Secretary Lane and Agriculture Secretary Houston, plus lawmakers and former officials. Decision expected early next week. Breckenridge may return to law practice.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Breckenridge
Lane
The
Interior
Houston
Agriculture
Frank L. Polk
State Department
Harmon
Ohio
E. M. House
Govenor Walsh
Massachusetts
Mayor Haker
Cleveland
Stone
Missouri
Chamber Jats
Senate Military Committee
Hay
House Military Committee
Congress
War Department
Garrizon
Burleton
Breckenridge
Jamestown Island
Lexington
National Defense
Co. C. Weybrecht
Allance
Ohio National Guard
Salmon
Ahle
Garrison
Bryan
Mr. Garrison
Middle West
Roosevelt Portrait Accepted by France for Luxembourg Gallery
Paris February 11 a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt painted by Samuel Montgomery Roosevelt has been accepted by under secretary Albert Dalimier and will hang in the Luxembourg Art gallery The work shows Colonel Roosevelt in hunting costume It was offered as a token of the artist s friendship for France
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Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Samuel Montgomery Roosevelt
Albert Dalimier
Fine Arte
Luxembourg Art Gallery
Colonel Roosevelt
France
Gains Shown in Atlanta Bank Clearings This Week
Week to date bank clearings in Atlanta show a substantial rise over last week with expected totals around 17 million dollars. Five days figure 14.12 million compared with 1.61 million the prior year’s first five days, a notable increase.
Strike stops work on Alaskan railway at Peters Creek
Seward Alaska February 13 track laying on the government's railroad from Anchorage to the Matanuska coal fields was halted yesterday by a strike of the steel gang at Peters Creek. Sixty men mostly Americans quit demanding higher pay. Lieutenant Frederick Mears of the Alaska engineering commission sent three deputy U S marshals to maintain order. The boarding car and track laying outfit were pulled back to Anchorage as officials sought workers, with plans to hire in Seattle if needed.
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Seward
Alaska
Valdez
Anchorage
Matanuska
Peters Creek
Frederick Mears
Alaska Engineering Commission
United States
Hfsorta
Seattle
Mine Explosion Traps Dozens at Indiana Coal Mine
A gas blast at Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron mine No 2 near Erneat Indiana leaves one dead, about 100 workers entombed or trapped. Thirteen recovered earlier, with thirty seven still underground as rescue teams work.
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Indiana
Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron Company
Erneat
Spied for Germany swindles tied to international panic
A sweeping fraud case links John H. Putnam & Co. and ex employee Kornet to a scheme selling 0/1 company stocks on a partial payment plan promising 0% returns to investors nationwide. Collateral deposits valued by authorities between 200000 and 400000 dollars. Lyman allegedly drew 300000 from a bank before vanishing, pursued on multiple charges. Dr John Grant Lyman, linked to Belgium royalty and Panama land deals, seeks fee waiver as appeal runs for a prior 18 month sentence. He remains at large on a 20000 bail bond awaiting appeal.
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Post Office
Telpta
Kornet
John H. Putnam & Co
Lyman
France
San Francisco
John Grant Lyman
Paul Scheneck
Los Angeles
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Leopold
Balgium
Panama
McNeel’s Island
Mourning Masons Honor W A Wolshin at Funeral
In Macon Georgia today Masons led by Grand Master Balard paid full Masonic honors at the funeral for W A Wolshin the late secretary. Attendees included Past Grand Masters Joseph H Taylor Thomas H Jeffries and Robert J Colding with grand lodge officers presenting. A tribute was paid by Taylor and the service concluded with the procession from the grave.
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Macon
W. A. Wolthin
Tom Jeffries
Joseph C. Grasn- Held
W. A. Sims
Atlanta
E. A. McHan
Fairburn
Robert L Colding
Savannah
Beiing
Balard
Joseph H. Taylor
Mr. Wolshin
Mr. Taylor
Thomas H. Jeffries
Robert J. Colding
Grana Mastéra
Worthin
Grand Lodge
Would Have Judge Pass On Local Legislation
Columbus Ga February 11 Following Governor Harris call for a constitutional amendment to change handling of local legislation and biennial sessions Representative Wohlwend er lends support. He plans a bill to require judges of the superior court in each circuit to pass on local bills arguing local judges better understand regional needs and wasteful delays in passing such measures.
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Columbus
Spejeisl
Harris
Wohlwender
General Assembly
Roosevelt and wife sail to West Indies on Guiana
New York February 11 Colonel Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt sailed on the British steamship Guiana for a pleasure trip through the West Indies. The first port is St Thomas in the Danish West Indies, reached February 17, with visits to British French and Dutch colonies. They expect to return to New York by March 17.
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New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Guiana
West Indies
St. Thomas
Harmony in Preparedness for Volunteer War Service
A plan outlines harmony in guard preparedness to ensure efficient volunteer war service. It calls for War Department control over administration of law, coordinated enlistment periods, physical standards, and officer examinations. A standardized reserve system and recruiting methods aim to fill regimental wastage and allocate state quotas and ratios of artillery, cavalry, engineers, and other services.
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War Department
Artillery
Cavalry
Engineers
Signal Corps
Othr
Senate Debates Army Reform and War College Plan
Senate discussions focus on a broad regular army restructure with a reserve component. War college proposals target a force of about 100,000 to 250,960, plus a 40,000 to 250,960 strength range. Secretary Garrison and Senator Chamberlain dispute the degree of reorganization and timing, while the House reportedly may accept a 200,000 man model if National Guard federalization proceeds.
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Senate
War College
Garrison
Chamberlain
Senate Committee
War Department
House
Industrial mobilization plan outlined in wartime bills
A government plan proposes companion measures to mobilize industry for war. Civilians become aides to operations, with reserves of drivers, mechanics, telegraphers, engineers, and other trades to be streamlined into service. Continuous training is emphasized to prepare men for enrollment.
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Hugh Scott
Judge Advocate General
Preckinridge
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Gerrison
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Hous Garrison
George Leary
New Jersey
Wan
Jersey City
N. J
Roosevelt
Germany
Wolsrin
Masons
Ballard
Wife
Daniel Brothers Company
Peachbeest
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Earl & Wilson
Nettleton and
Howard & Foster
Daniel Bros
Annurivye
Dept. 4
Resingl
Baltimore
Shivar
Shelton
First Preabyssman Church
Peat BR
YON
Millinera
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Bachive
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