Airplane Bomb Drops Miss Turkish Warships at Gallipoli
From Constantinople to London, reports describe an aero plane dropping three bombs aimed at Turkish warships near the Dardanelles. Two bombs fell in water, one on shore with no damage, as fighting along the Gallipoli front continues amid doubt on Allied gains and possible peace talks.
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Constantinople
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Tehatalja
Adrinople
Tchatalja
Izzadin
Adrianople
Sea of Marmora
Dardanelles Straits
Ben
Rodosto
Midia
War Office
Sofia
Atrake
Marmona
National Good Roads Meeting in Washington Highlights Key Advocates
A national good roads convention in Washington on March 6 and 7 will feature leaders from the Grange the chamber of commerce and the American automobile association. Senator Bourne will preside and Warden Tynan will deliver an illustrated talk on prison road-building methods. Prominent auto executives and chamber officials from Maine Indiana Buffalo and other cities are expected to attend at the Raleigh hotel with delegates from congress and local boards of trade.
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Washington
Wal Grange
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
American Automobile Association
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Joint Committee of Congress
Thomas J. Tynan
Colorado State Penitentiary
Tynan
Uie
National Grange
C. S. Stetson
Maine
Chamber of Commerce
C. Hanch
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Boards of Trade and Automobile Clubs
Raleigh Hotel
Rockefeller Collapses During Pujo Money Inquiry
Jekyll Island Ga Feb 7 William Rockefeller the Standard Oil magnate collapsed after about 12 minutes of questioning by Samuel Untermeyer counsel for the Pujo money investigations committee. He showed laryngeal spasms and his examination was halted by his physician Dr Chappell amid a choking whisper and violent coughing. Pujo said the condition was pitiable and the session ended as safety concerns prevailed.
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Jeryl Island
Samuel Untermeyer
Pujo Money
William Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Dr. Chappell
Pujo
Rockefeller
Untermeyer
Nevade No Longer Mecca for Divorce
Carson City Nevada February 7 1913 debate in the assembly over a divorce law amendment requiring twelve months residence instead of six. The measure would go to the senate with expected resistance and would not take effect until January 1 1914. Over 300 supporters traveled by special trains from across the state to push the amendment.
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Carson City
Nev
Assembly
Senate
S. F
Beck
Taylor
Stone
Christman
Walt O Uer
Wyoming
Carey
Taspeetor
Diane Nu
Teorce Mlacker
Uinta County
Tiatrict No
B Jones
Bshortfan
S A. Ulgrby
Ble Hori
Lows Cook
Converse County
Weather Summary for Wyoming Forecast
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Saturday with Sunday unsettled. Likely snow in the western portion of the state.
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Washington
Wyoming
Petate
Obstruction Tops Senate Talk on Taft Appointments
Democratic senators oppose Taft era pending appointments, prompting Republicans to threaten obstruction of Wilson cabinet nominations. Senator Smith of Michigan leads in advocating blocking nominations, arguing it could pause tariff legislation at the extra session.
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Washington
Taft
He Senate
Smith
Michigan
Wilson
Democrata
Mary Baker Eddy Will Contest Ends in Legal Accord
Heirs abandon the will dispute as Massachusetts passes an act allowing the First Church of Christ Scientist to receive the Eddy bequest. Four stipulations were filed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts courts ending the two year fight. George W. Glover and J V Eddy relinquish claims. trustees agree $5,000 for the assignment of copyright renewal rights.
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Boston
Mary Baker Eddy
Massachusetts
Lrst
Church of Christ Belentist
New Hampshire
George W. Glover
J. Vorter
Women Vote Fail In Missouri Legislature
Jefferson City Missouri February 7. After long debate women argued for the proposed constitutional amendment giving them the right to vote, but both senate and house committees decided to report the bill unfavorably.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
New York City Police Graft Ties Revealed in 27 Year Confession
James Purcell Herman Rosenthal’s former gambling partner testified before an aldermanic committee on police graft spanning 27 years. He said he paid police for protection including captains and ward heelers, totaling over $50 000, with payments to Becker and other officers linked to raids and “strong arm” squads. The confession paints a broad map of corrupt protection across the force.
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New York
James Purcell
Herman Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Aldermanic Committee
Jack Jose
Charles Becker
James Puree
Harvey
Queene County
McLaughlin
Charlosp
Murhay
Tamuany
Charles Hecker
Hooke
Sig Sing
Rosenthal Ele
Becker
Purcelle
Costignan
Costigan
Porcel
Charges Against Watson and Chilton West Va Withdrawn
Investigation into alleged corruption in the West Virginia Senate race was halted after LG Brook withdrew statements backing the probe. The charges claimed payments of 3000 dollars to influence votes for Watson and Chilton, tied to support for rival John McGraw.
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Watson
Chilton West Va
Washington
Wfob
Watson and
Chitton
West Virginia
Committee On Elerions
LG. Brook
Initiative and Referendum Defeated in the Lower House
The lower chamber blocked the Metz initiative by a two thirds shortfall 33 to 10. The Senate passed the Stanter measure on Internal Improvement and a flurry of bills moved through House and Senate committees with numerous appropriations and appointments. House and Senate calendars show wide activity with water, land, and governance measures advancing or failing as lawmakers meet in sessions.
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Senate
House
Metz
Pratt
Congress
Samme
Wyoming
WH. A. Clark
University of Wyomings
Senate Committee of
Senate Committee of the
S. F
Holley
Schoo Dlatriects
Justis
Skovgard
Board of Equalization
Kendrick
Kendricks
McClelan
Porcel
Young
Pan
Rock Springs
H. BR
Sherman
State Board of Immigration
Gates
Hunter—A
Kellher
H. B
R. Sullivan
J. R. Sullivan
Wyoming School For
Miller
H. Baa Teaaa
Wood
Hopkins
Mir. Gates
Beach magnate acquitted in wife alleged assault case
A jury in Aiken, D. C. acquitted Frederick G. Beach, the New York financier, on a charge of assaulting his wife. Foreman’s statement that there was nothing amiss was followed by Beach’s greeting to the jurors as the crowd learned the verdict. The couple plans to leave tomorrow for the West Indies.
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Aiken
D. C
Predrick GO. Beach
New York
Amelie Win’ Buel
Taying
Ward
Monk Wateon
Aherlick
Caid
Keach
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Belair
Bulaiy
Sea of
Marmbsa
Bulair
Turkey
Mesmdieh
Black Sea
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Goedhoff
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Tohatalja
Europe
Re Pasha
Temaip
Baker
City OF
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Court House
WM. Rockefeller
Nevade
Mecca
New York City
Dosliers
Uma
HW. B. Vts
Ways and Means Committee
San Francisco
Brough
State Board of Horse
Vere Board of Embattiers
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