Brandeis Nominated for U.S. Supreme Court
President Wilson names Louis D. Brandeis of Boston to the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice ar. The nomination surprises official Washington as Brandeis had not been among the expected eligibles. Some senators oppose. Senator Wadsworth publicly opposes. Brandeis and Mrs Brandeis attended a Wilson McAdoo dinner with Justice Hughes and other guests.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Brandeis F
Mcdoo
Wilson
Justice
Hughes
Pitney
Samuel Untermeyer
Louis D. Sandeis
Boston
Supreme Court
Senate
Brandeis
Wadsworth
New York
President Wilson
Supreme Court of the United States
Senators Endorse Nomination Yet Remain Quiet
The senators who approved the nomination showed support but avoided public commentary. They expressed confidence in the nominee while withholding explicit views in public forums.
Dismissal of Charges Against Shaw and End to Solitary
Mayor Curley dismissed all charges against Penal Institutions Commissioner David B. Shaw. He ordered the end of solitary confinement in dark cells at Deer Island and declared discharge the pen alty for violations by prison officials. He pledged to apply lesser penalties for infractions to maintain discipline.
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Deer Island
Curley
David B. Shaw
Mayor praises Shaw with letter from security society head
The Mayor included a note from Secretary J Frank Chase of the New England Watch and Ward Society commending Mr Shaw for his handling of department affairs. Chase urged sympathy and support for the difficult work he faces.
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J. Frank Chase
New England Watch and Ward Society
Shaw
Chase
Widow Maintains Spy System Against Husband Doctor
The widow admits an elaborate arrangement kept to monitor Dr Mohr and hints she faked an alibi. She previously denied willingness to divorce but sought $75,000 and the Newport house, while the attorney general presses for truth.
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Mohr
Newport House
Newport villa sale central to Mrs Mohr divorce case
Providence January 28 Drs offer of divorce terms surfaced during August negotiations before the murder trial of Mrs Elizabeth Mohr Actress and widow described a possible 75 000 payment and a Newport villa as the only terms she would consider for an absolute divorce Attorney General Herbert Rice finished cross examination after questioning Mrs Mohr about marriage and divorce proceedings The judge adjourned with a session set for tomorrow morning.
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Providence
Newport
Elizabeth Mohr
Cambridge Schools As Fire Traps
A Cambridge report warns public schools are fire traps with appalling dangers to children and a real risk of loss of life, presented at a Cambridge meeting outlining unsafe conditions and urgent concerns.
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Cambridge
School fire hazard review by city's buildings chief
Superintendent of Buildings Jeremiah F. Downey announced completion of an investigation into fire hazard conditions in the schools. The report details findings and potential safety actions for district facilities.
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Jeremiah F. Downey
Schools Faced With Fire Hazard In Basements
A committee reported extensive rubbish and combustibles in school basements near boilers. An immediate $500 appropriation was approved to plan remedies while head janitor John J. Roach was ordered to clear debris and reduce danger before renovations to remove the fire risk.
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Downey
John J. Roach
Telegraphers Hold 31st Annual Ball in Boston
More than 1000 persons attended the 71st annual ball of the Telegraphers' Mutual Aid Association of Boston held in Paul Revere Hall last night. The programme was in charge of William Ryan, assisted by F. L. Collins, E. Carter and J. A. Molloy.
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the Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid Association of Boston
Paul Revere Hall
William Ryan
F. L. Collins
E. Carter
J. A.molloy
U S Ultimatum Sent To Germany Over Lusitania
President Wilson issued an ultimatum to Germany before his Westward travel setting a February 5 deadline to disavow the Lusitania sinking in which over 100 Americans were killed. He will pursue direct talks with Berlin and end confidential meetings with Ambassador von Bernstorff.
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Washington
Wilson
West
Germany
Great Britain
Berlin
von Bernstorff
Lansing
Lusitania Sinking and German Evasions Stir Public Debate
The President grows weary of German evasions in the Lusitania case. She stands ready to pay indemnity for victims but maintains claims the attack was a justified reprisal.
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Germany
Lusitania
Mob of 400 in Ocala lynches accused assailant
In Ocala Florida on January 28 a mob of 400 white men hanged Richard Anderson a Black man accused of attacking a white woman near Williston. The lynching followed the accusation and mob action in the rural area.
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Ocala, Fla
Richard Anderson
Williston
Moon Phases and notable dates in January and February
The notice lists moonrise and moonset times, phase dates including last quarter and full moons, and upcoming full moons through the year. It notes war days, day length changes, evening stars and morning planets, and anniversary reminders for McKinley, George III, Swedenborg, plus a royal decree from a year ago about Italian troops.
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Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
William McKinley
United States
George the Third
England
Kansas
Emmanuel de Swedenborg
Boston Area Weather Forecast With Snow Expected
Fair Saturday in Boston and nearby, turning unsettled at night with Sunday snow. Warmer trend expected, strong north to northeast winds. Washington forecast notes New England fair Saturday and snow on Sunday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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