Wary dark horses named for next secretary of war
Washington reports list possible contenders to succeed Lindley Garret, with Secretary Lane, Alva Adams of Colorado, Henry M. Pindell of Peoria, Rep Sherley, and Harmon of Ohio among names. White House says a Democratic appointee will be chosen within 24 hours to reconcile views among the president army and Congress.
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Secretary
Interior
Lance
Alva Adams
Colora
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria
Sherley
Crower
Nor Welsh
Massachusetts
Harmony
Ohio
Washington
Hough
Congress
White House
Lindley M. Gar
Adams
Lane
Colorado
Henry M. Pindetl
Jophn Teal
Portland, Ore
Garrison Says He Will Quit Politics
Lindley M. Garrison, former secretary of war, announces retirement from politics and says he will pursue his vocation away from public life. He denies any political action against President Wilson and rules out seeking New Jersey governor, noting no candidacy or opposition plans.
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Lindley M.garrison
Wilson
George Leary
Fifth Avenue
Garrison
Tam
New Jersey
World War Front News Across Europe and Near East
Reports from multiple fronts describe Italian and Austrian artillery activity in snowy mountain regions while Austro-Hungarians seize Tirana and northern Durazzo Albania. Petrograd cites continued Russian advances against the Turks as Turkish coast bombardments persist. Berlin cites French attacks near Vimy repulsed and a failed Somme offensive. Russians repulse Teuton counterattacks near Tarnopol in Volhynia. London refutes sinking of German torpedo boats and mine-sweeper losses. Belgian legation denies Belgian peace overtures to Germany.
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Artios
France
Volhynian
Berlin
Vimy
Somme
Topemerine
Tarnopol
Midshipmen Allowed to Resign After Failing Exams
In Washington D C on February 11 eighty two midshipmen recommended for dismissal for failing mid season examinations will be permitted to resign instead and save blot on expulsion record.
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Washington, D. C
Suffragists Plan Nationwide Effort for Anthony Amendment
The first conference session outlined a geographic nationwide drive to unite campaign support for the Susan B. Anthony constitutional amendment. Organizers will raise funds to dispatch workers into states with women voters to urge editors and lawmakers to back the proposal.
Floods Envelop Northwest Cities As Rivers Rise
Disaster grips Portland and The Dalles as the Columbia River surges seven and a half feet in a day and the Willamette nears flood levels. Water threatens to back up into Portland and surrounding areas, with authorities warning of widespread inundation.
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Portland
Ore
Dalles
President Wilson and Mrs Mayflower plan weekend Mayflower cruise
President and Mrs Wilson departed for a weekend cruise on the Mayflower from Washington. The trip aims to discuss the choice of a successor to Secretary of War Lindley M Garrison. A new secretary will be consulted before naming an assistant to succeed Henry Breckenridge.
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Washington
Wilson
Lindley M. Garrison
Henry Breckenridge
House Democrats Favor Sugar Duty
Democrats of the house ways and means committees decided to repeal the free sugar clause of the Wilson Underwood tariff act and maintain duties around 1 percent per pound. They directed Leader Kitchin to introduce the repeal resolution at tomorrow's session, with Rep. Fordnay of Michigan predicting Republican support. The plan delays creating a tariff board until preparedness efforts are settled due to war conditions.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Kitchin
Fordnay
Michigan
Wilson
Congress
Mine Disaster Traps Thirty-Seven in Indiana Coal Mine
In Ernest Indiana a gas explosion at Jefferson-Clefield No 2 coal mine leaves one dead three seriously injured and about twenty captured. A hundred workers assisted by volunteers work to rescue thirty seven trapped by rockfall. thirteen rescued already. In Newcastle Delaware a Bethlehem Steel projectile plant blast injures two and damages building with cause undetermined.
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Ernest
Ind
Jefferson-Clearfield
Newcastle
Del
Bethlehem Steel Company
Austria Urged to Probe Attack on Petrolite
United States requests explanation for attack on the Austrian submarine tanker Petrolite. Intimations from the state department indicate Austria will investigate the incident before replying to the note.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Austria
United States
Butte Baseball Club Joins Montana Western League
Butte Montana region announces incorporation of the Butte baseball club yesterday and its organizational setup today with directors to elect officers. The club will belong to the Montana Western League.
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BUTTE
Montana
Butte, Mon
Butte Baseball Club
Montana Western League
Kaiser to Resume Submarine Warfare First of March
Reports from Rock Springs Wyoming state the pursuit of a lone trainbandit who robbed passengers on Union Pacific No. 18 near Green River continues. Sheriff Matt McCourt and Union Pacific agents lead two search parties scouring the region, with no reliable identification yet and rumors investigated. Continued coverage on page eight.
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Kaiser
Rock Springs
Wyo
Union Pacific
Matt McCourt
Green River
Afcrel
Ecen
W. J. McClement
Colorado
Celebrated Invalid Miss Fancher Dies After Half Century Bedridden
New York eb 11 Miss Mone M Fancher known for a world spanning correspondence died today at her Brooklyn home. She remained bedridden for fifty years after a 1847 horse accident and street car crash left her largely immobile except for her right arm. She dictated 6900 letters during a trance like confinement and supported herself on tea and embroidery.
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New York
Mole Me Fancher
Brooklyn
Mise Fancher
Altha
Miss Fender
Mike Punher
Illinois Wesleyan suspends 100 students over law school dance
Bloomington reports more than 100 Illinois Wesleyan University students were suspended for two weeks after attending a dance hosted by the law school last Friday evening. The incident prompted campus disruption as administrators enforced disciplinary action.
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Bloomington
Illinois Wesleyan College
B. Kemp
Law School
Weather alert for snow and cold wave
Weather bulletin warns of snow and colder Saturday with a cold wave in the east and central regions overnight into Sunday. Forecasters expect dipping temperatures and wind chills as lows reach well below seasonal norms.
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Sunde
Alleged Vault Forbers Arrested in Chicago
Three men and three women accused of blowing open a United States Collector vault in St Paul on January 5 and fleeing with three thousand dollars and over half a million in stems were arrested in Chicago. Suspected ties to a New Westminster branch bank robbery are noted. Prisoners include Michael J. Fanoteon and wife, Edward Leonard and wife, and John J. Zack and wife.
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Chicago
United Stater
St. Paul
Paget
New Went Mwiseter
WH. U
Montreat
Cicane Eidure
Michael J. Fanoteon
Edward Leonard
Allecet Ox
John J. Zack
Germany and Austria Warn Warships on Merchant Vessels
Washington February reports Berlin and Vienna notified the United States they will instruct submarine commanders to sink allied merchant ships without warning, treating them as warships. The note, delivered by Bernstorff and Austro Hungarian envoy, signals a possible broad expansion of submarine warfare policy and raises questions about U S reactions and potential passenger protections.
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Washington
Giermany
Austria
Secuntary
Lansing
Cownt Vos Bernstorff
Gemat Wmbanwidor
State Department
Swm
United States
Germany
Awatria
Border Raider Suspects Held At Matamoros
Border patrol reports capture of Yeanae revolution leadr Autoeto Pizana and four Mexican suspects near Matamoros. Officials say arrests followed a reported border trouble incident, with further detentions in Matamoros jail and related figures under investigation.
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Matamoros
Brownsville
Vex
Autoeto Pizana
Bret
Col A
Commandipa
Vada
Eravest
Enn
Tumantions Mealeo. & Ree
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