How New Head of Catholic Church Will Be Chosen
A detailed explainer on the papal conclave procedures from the Vatican to the crowning of a pope. It covers cardinals locked in the Palace of the Conclave, voting by ballot, the two thirds rule, the burning of ballots to signal no result, and Pope Pius X's reform reducing sessions to four ballots daily.
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Paris
Rome
Holy See
Sacred College
Grand Penitentiary
Vatican
Vatican Palace
George XV
Pius X
Noting the Pontiff’s First Benediction on Step
The new pope returns to the basilica and is vested in pontifical robes before the fisherman's ring is placed on his finger. He delivers his first solemn benediction to the sacred college from the altar steps.
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Sacred College
Breckinridge Named Assistant War Secretary and Sullivan Appointed
Assistant Secretary of War nominee Henry Clay Breckinridge of Lexington Kentucky today chosen for the post. Jerry B Sullivan of Iowa Democrat lead er was selected for appointment to the board of general appraisers in New York.
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Washington
Henry Clay Breckinridge
Lexington
Jerry B. Sullivan
Iowa
New York
Undisguised Dismay in Mexican Capital
Mexico City reports undisguised uneasiness over Huerta's government as Obregon and Carranza broadcast plans to overthrow him. Newspapers cite loan salvation, non recognition, and currency strains while rebels extend northward and rail links fracture. Foreigners flee as Ward Line ships overflow amid mounting crisis.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Obregon
Sonora
Carranza
Coahuila
Monterey
Satillo
Nuevo Leon
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Ward Line
Currency Reform Bill Aims At Owen Glass Plan For Congress
Washington April 17 a currency bill embodying the original reserve plan will be presented to the present session of Congress with action anticipated before adjournment Senator Owen predicted after a White House call The Owen Glass bill would be introduced in the House by Representative Glass and in the Senate by Owen It envisions dividing the country into twelve to fifteen regional reserve associations each with its own unit reserve and a central supervising board.
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Washington
Congress
Owen
White House
House
Representative Glass
Virginia
Senate
McAdoo
Central Control
Central Reserve Association
Farms and Farm Life Topics of Discussion
Richmond April 17 committees and sections of the Conference for Education in the South met in Richmond to discuss farms and farm life as the central topic. Education and public schools were urged to adapt to modern conditions while cooperation in buying and selling was urged. A tax commission in each state was proposed.
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Richmond
Conference For Education In the
South
State College For Women
Conference On Taxation
Aeh
Governor Mann Improves. Appendicitis Not Requiring Surgery
Richmond April 17 The condition of Governor Mann, ill with a mild attack of appendicitis, was practically unchanged today. Physicians reported no unfavorable symptoms and believed an operation would not be necessary. The governor said he was feeling better and will remain at the executive mansion for a week or ten days.
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Mann
Richmond
Executive
Tariff Revision Faces Senate Attack in Underwood Bill Debate
In Washington on April 17 Democrats defend the Underwood tariff revision as Republicans push for public hearings and broader scrutiny. Senate Republicans plan a general attack on all schedules while experts summarize the bill to aid protectionist arguments. The wool schedule dominates the day as free list moves loom with adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Williams
Stone
House Committee
Smoot
Democratic House
Wilson
Senator Works Attacks Press Over Crime News in DC Papers
Washington April 17 Senator Works urged a bill to bar District of Columbia papers from publishing crime and tragedy details. He argued journalism is a money grab and cited harm to relatives from coverage. He noted his prior, unacted bill on the issue.
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Washington
Works
United States
Senate Today
District of Columbia
Henry Clay Beattie
Richmond
Senator Defends Free Press Censorship Debate
A senator argued that press censorship must remain banned to protect constitutional liberty. He warned that punishing speakers for published content shifts responsibility away from the privilege secured to the people. He conceded his bill likely will not become law.
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia: air Friday and probably Saturday. Virginia: Fair Friday and Saturday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Average Legislature Beyond Corruption in West Virginia Vote
Senator A Bliss McCrumb said the West Virginia Senate contest that elected Judge Nathan Goff to the U S Senate proves the average legislature is beyond corruption and capable of choosing the best men for the nation’s highest body He predicts a Republican sweep in next state elections noting prior narrow losses Davis Elkins earned many friends and will be heard from in future political contests
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Washington
West Virginia
Nathan Goff
United States Senate
A. Bliss McCrum
Davis Elkins
Senate
Navy secretary orders inquiry into cocaine use at San Francisco station
Secretary Daniels ordered a court of inquiry after an informant alleged broadcast use of cocaine and enslaved personnel at the San Francisco naval station. He pledged a rapid probe and vows to eliminate cocaine if the charges prove true.
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San Francisco
Creeder
Washington
San Francisco Naval Station
Daniels
Turkey and Bulgaria Agree to Armistice Suspension
Constantinople reports an armistice between Bulgaria and Turkey lasts until April 28 with potential extension if peace talks fail. A neutral zone will suspend fighting and the Turkish fleet may not hinder Bulgarian re supply. Either side may annul on four days notice.
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Constantinople
Strike as a protest hits Grasselli plant in Meadowbrook
In Clarksburg West Virginia on April 17 workers at Grasselli Chemical Company Meadowbrook protested a six month jail sentence for two foremen cited for carrying revolvers under the pistol law. Sheriff Stout and deputies were sent to quell a riotous demonstration as most strikers were foreigners and the jailed men were Spaniards.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Grasselli Chemical Company
Meadowbrook
Here
Ross E. Stout
Hunger Strike by Sixty I W W Prisoners in Denver Jail
Sixty Industrial Workers of the World prisoners in Denver city jail began a hunger strike refusing breakfast and vowing to eat no food until the city provides a better variety or until exhaustion forces a hospital transfer. They are jailed for refusing to obey street speaking rules.
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Denver
Colo
Fire at Wilson Hotel Kills Seven in Malone
A morning blaze at the Wilson hotel in Malone New York destroyed a three story wooden structure. Seven people burned to death and several women were injured with possible fatalities. Scores were rescued but more bodies are feared in the ruins.
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Malone
N. Y
Wilson Hotel
Coal Operators Accept Hatfield Plan End To West Virginia Strike
Kanawha county coal operators have accepted Governor Hatfield's settlement proposals ending the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek strike. New River fields also made peace. The plan includes a nine hour day semi monthly pay check weighman and nondiscrimination terms. The strike cost the state about 500000 and left officials and miners unsure of losses.
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New River Field
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Tatfield
Paint Creek
New River
Hatfield
West Virginia
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Paint and Cabin Creek
Vonigh
Hatfels
Paint
Cabin Creeks
Appraiser of Customs Appointed in Philadelphia
William W. Roper of Philadelphia, former Princeton coach and a Democrat, was selected for appraiser of customs at Philadelphia. The president consulted Penrose and Oliver about the appointment.
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Customs
Washington
William W. Roper
Philadelphia
Princeton
Penrose
Oliver
Pope Pius X Leaves Bed Unassisted as News Improves
Italian officials report Pope Pius X, recovering but fragile, left his bed with no help as doctors note a fever-free day and improving bronchial symptoms. The pope, though weak, signed urgent decrees in his own handwriting amid cautious optimism and lingering doubt about a possible relapse.
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Rome
Pius X
Merry del Val
Pope's illness prompts Vatican inquiry and cautious hope
News from the Vatican reports a request for an official update on the pope's progress. Officials stated recovery remained uncertain and any future improvement could still leave his condition precarious. Cardinals, prelates, aristocrats, and the grand master of the Knights of Malta visited to inquire and expressed relief at favorable reports.
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Rights of
Malta
Vatican
Guthrie Crane and Pennfield Selected for Ambassadorships
President Wilson has chosen George W. Guthrie of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Japan Charles R Crane of Chicago to Russia and Frederick C Pennfield of Pennsylvania to Spain. Nominations await Senate action. Mexico posting unsettled due to Huerta regime. Pennfield previously served in London and Egypt Crane may delay leaving due to business ties.
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Washington
George W. Guthrie
Pennsylvania
Japan
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Russia
Frederick C. Pennfield
Spain
Wilson
Senate
Curtis
Pittsburg
Mexico
Mexico City
Henry Lane Wilson
Huerta
United States
Pennfield
Madrid
London
Egypt
Crane
White House
St. Petersburg
Oldest Baseball Employee Serves 35th Season at South End
Boston April 17 with the National league home opener Gene Foster began his thirty fifth straight season as chief usher at the South End grounds. At sixty seven he claims to be the oldest employee at any baseball park in the country by age and years of service.
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Boston
Mass
Gene Foster
South End
Gene
Collapse of Zodiac Balloon Leaves Five Dead
In Noisy le Grand France April 17 a military balloon named Zodiac collapsed from about 650 feet with five occupants killed. It left St Clouds for military aeronautics, torn cover caused rapid deflation. Laborers struggled to reach the victims as the balloon shriveled in rising winds over Paris.
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Noisy le Grand
France
Zodiac
Aeronautic Club
St. Clouds
Paris
Orders Release of Mexican Federals
Secretary Garrison announced the release of Mexican federal soldiers and Yaqui Indians held in U S camps at Nogales and Neco Arizona since their border flight. Release is conditional on their return to Mexico and they may choose their destination and affiliate with federal or rebel forces. The U S retains arms captured with the group. federal arms to be turned over to Mexican consuls.
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Washington
Garrison
Nogales
Neco, Ariz
Mexico
United States
Protests Over California Alien Land Law Reach Washington
In Washington representatives of major European syndicates plan protests against a California alien land law that would force stockholders in land-holding corporations to be American citizens or declare intention. The issue centers on how railroads and other utilities, compelled to own property for rights of way stations and terminals, would be affected.
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Washington
California
Prisoner John Kidd Carter Confesses To Multiple Murders In Court
Wig m Jennings known as John Kidd Carter admits killing Mildred Donovan and William H. McPherson in a Boston superior criminal court. He says he is guilty of many murders, claims to have faced police abuse, and accepts life imprisonment with no stated motive beyond “murder in his heart.”
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Boston
Mildred Donovan
Superior Criminal Court
Jennings
John Kidd Carter
William H. McPherson
Jackson
Michigan
Burk Smith
Revere
McPherson
Bankers debate farmer loans at Louisiana bankers meeting
The Louisiana Bankers Association opened its annual convention in Alexandria with Henry V. Broussard arguing bankers will not advance money on second mortgages for run down farms. He said bankers give a square deal and current agitation is sentiment not business.
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Alexandria
Louisiana Bankers’ Association
Henry V. Broussard
Southern Tax Conference Opens in Richmond
Delegates appointed by governors from southern states meet in Richmond on April 17 for a two day taxation discussion. They seek an even distribution of tax burdens and an equitable split of funds and independent local financing, inclining toward tax segregation to fund state claims while letting cities and counties set their own assessments and expenses.
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Southern Tax Conference
Richmond
Belgium Strike Spreading Across Nation
The Belgium workers strike continues across the country with only small defections as recruits surge. Strikers aim to endure for a long period and seek victory in the fight for voting equality.
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Belgium
Brussels
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