United States Refuses Sale Discarded Rifles to Rebels
Washington rejects modify a rule barring sale of army rifles to individuals for export to Mexican constitutionalists. Carrizal, Villa, and Obregon movements unfold as rebels mass near Torreon and Guaymas with arms from the United States and planned ship purchases.
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Washington
Garrison
Culiacan
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Torreon
Gonzales
Obregon
Guaymas
Mazatlan
Yaqui
Mayo Indiana
Leaders Back Free Toll Plan In Panama Canal Debate
Washington February 6. Administration leaders anticipate passage of repeal to end the toll exemption for American coastwise ships as a plank of the Democratic platform. The measure faces stiff Senate opposition from Home Democrats while the White House plans a message to Congress as conferences shape the action. The repeal would settle Britain’s protest over the NoY-Pauncefote treaty implications.
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Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
House
Senate
Wleh
Congress
Cottom
Great Britain
Diplomats Attempt Peace in Port au Prince Crisis
Washington reports designate the British cruiser Lancaster’s commander as senior naval officer in Port au Prince to oversee an international force. A meeting of commanding officers planned to shield foreigners as Haitian revolution endangers lives. Troops at Saint Marc under Zamor Brothers reportedly prepare to advance after settling with local authorities. Diplomatic reps seek peaceful entry for Zamor forces.
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Washington
Lancaster
Port Au Prince
Russell
South Carolina
State Department
Saint Marc
Zamor Brothers
Zamor
Man accused of passing bad check destroys evidence
Sam Mattheson, testifying for himself in Portland on a charge of passing bad checks, ate the questioned document on the stand today. He was nevertheless bound over to the grand jury.
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Portland
Ore
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Sam Mattheson
Milwaukee Manufacturers Invited to Visit Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Industrial Club invites the Milwaukee Manufacturers' Association to visit on June 1 for a Pacific coast trip. It remains uncertain whether they will travel west via the Northern Pacific and return by the Union Pacific or the reverse, with a possible Brewers stop to view Cheyenne and Fort Russell.
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Industrial Club of
Cheyenne
Manufacturers’ Association of Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Milwaukee Association
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Vice Pan
Brewers
Fort Russell
Biddinger Named Chief of Detectives for New York City
New York report says Guy Biddinger, assistant general manager of Burns Detective Agency and head of the bureau of criminal investigation, was selected by Mayor Mitchell for second deputy police commissioner and chief of the detective bureau. He has long been linked to the McNamara case and would oversee the world’s largest detective force beside Scotland Yard.
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Guy Biddinger
Burns Detective Agency
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Mitchell
Biddinger
Scotland Yard
Mr. Biddinger
William J. Burns
McNamara
Raymond
J. Burns
Detroit
J. J. McNamara
J. B. McNamara
Los Angeles
Burns
Islor
Cincinnati
Chicago
Harrison
Us Bank Sneaka
Tad
Civil Service
Burns Agency
McNamaras
Clarence 8
Darrow
West Virginia
Goff
United States Snate
Atlantic City
Busines
New York Force
Speck McGuire Rescued From Freezing Cold At Library
John McGuire known as Speck nearly frozen in front of the Carnegie Library after leaving work at a Plains bar. Janitor L A Ballinger found him unresponsive about 4 am and carried him inside to wait for a physician. He was taken to St Johns Hospital where doctors expect to save his hands. The 22 below zero temperature followed a night shift as the bartender wandered from the worn room.
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Carnegie Library
John McGuire
Speck
L. A. Ballinger
McGuiire
Burtender
Plains
Criss Signs with Yankees
New York report states Dodo Criss signed a contract with the New York Yankees today after the contract was wired to the club by the American League office.
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New York
Dodo Criss
Human Fly Survives High Jump Stunt Over Williamsburg Bridge
Rodman Law known as the human fly leaped from Williamsburg Bridge with a parachute and actress Constance Bennett. They dropped into the river before police could intervene. A tugboat rescued them as Law boasted of prior feats and stunt work for films and Broadway.
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New York
Rodman Law
Williamsburg
Constance Bennett
Law
Misa Bennett
Turmoil in Suffragette Movement After Sylvia Pankhurst Withdrawal
London reports reveal infighting within the suffragette ranks after Sylvia Pankhurst withdraws from the Women’s Social and Political Union. Christabel Pankhurst eyes return to London to assume control but resists imprisonment under the cat and mouse act. Sylvia remains determined to maintain militancy and push for women’s enfranchisement.
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London
Pankhurst
Christabel
Sylvia
People's Army
Hilton Arrives in Hancock for Copper Strike Probe
CO. N. Hilton counsel for the Western Federation of Miners arrived in Hancock Michigan to prepare for a congressional investigation of the copper strike. The committee is expected to arrive Saturday.
Wyoming to Bangor on 6000 mile horseback tour
H O Weber of Cody plans a nationwide horseback trip to advertise Wyoming for a western magazine. He will ride from San Diego to Bangor via Cody Casper Cheyenne Denver, then ship to San Diego to begin a 6000 mile coastal trek. The journey aims to showcase views of Wyoming and feature Governor Carey and Secretary of State Howx.
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H-O- Weber
Cody
San Diego
Bangor
Maine
Weler
Buffalo
Carey
Hlowx
Weber
Cheyenne
Casper
Denver
Maloo
Moe
Tourleta
Destitute Wife Sees Husband Sentenced for Theft
In New York Judge Ralston sentenced 18 year old George J Miller to three months in prison for theft. His 17 year old wife Misa Helen Cood from Merchantville New Jersey stood with their eight month old baby as he was led away. A probation officer plans to report their destitution and seek labor placement to support the wife and child.
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New York
George J. Miller
Misa Helen Cood
Merchantville
N. J
Ralston
Portland plans municipal woodyard for unemployed in auditorium
The Portland city commission outlines a municipal woodyard aimed at aiding the jobless, currently housed in an auditorium. The plan seeks to provide work and relief for unemployed residents.
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Portland
Ore
City Commission
Half a Million Joins Churches in United States in One Year
The federal council of Churches reports 1913 enrolled church membership rose 615000 or 1.8 percent. Leading growth by denomination was Methodists with 220009, followed by Baptists 64600 Presbyterians 45600 Lutherans 96100 and others. Large church totals are listed among Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples, Episcopal and Congregational.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Waasington
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In
America
Methodist Church
Baptist
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Disciples
Episcopal
Methodist
Disciples of Christ
Protestant Episcopal
Congregational
Arm Break Re-set Ordered In Campbell Injury
Charles Campbell of Carr Cole Will must have the arm broken again to reset due to improper healing after a belt accident. The injury occurred near VanTasee in fall, causing multiple fractures and hospital treatment. doctors say re-breaking is necessary to save the limb and Campbell returned to Chayernn for care.
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Carr
Cole
Campbell
Waa
del Fog
Iolay
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