Probing Anarchistic Campaign Began In Chicago
Federal investigators press a nationwide plot case against anarchists said to target federal buildings. Officials report evidence from New York to San Francisco and plan raids in Chicago New York Pittsburgh and San Francisco after awaiting word from Washington. Conspiracy allegedly financed by blackmail and linked to several anarchist leaders.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Poison letter claims hidden mastermind in New York
A letter signed Jean Crones purports to reveal how Chicago banquet poisonings at a Mundelein tribute occurred. The author says he has lived quietly near New York, describes past work as a chef, joined the Radical movement, and details preparing poisons before ending with a vague claim of ongoing plans. The note requests publication and hints at further acts.
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New York
Jean
Chicago
Jean Crones
Castel
Grand City
Staten Island
1 Jahr
Cleve
Country Club
University Club
Crones Letter Confirms Ties to Chicago Plot, Officials Say
HUCMGO Feb 17 officials confirm a New York letter tied to a Chicago soup plot to the Crones case. Police and detectives report handwriting and wording match other letters, while anarchists in Chicago issue a statement condemning efforts to discredit the movement amid investigations.
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Hucmgo
New York
Jean Crones
Chicago
Mundelein
Bere
University Club
Joan Cromen
Russians Capture Erzerum Ends Turkish Rule
London reports the capture of Erzerum by Russian forces seen as a decisive feat with wide strategic impact. The fortress, a key to Armenia, is believed to relieve pressure on Mesopotamia and affect Persia. Unofficial estimates claim 30,000 to 100,000 Turkish troops and over 1,000 guns lost with the fortress.
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London
Erzerum
Russia
Turkey
Armenia
Ercerum
Mesopotamia
Persia
Nicholas
Petrograd
Brandeis Views Split Before Senate Inquiry
Two contrasting character assessments were presented to the senate judiciary sub committee probing Brandeis fitness for the supreme court. Moorfield Storey called him capable and energetic yet unscrupulous and untrustworthy, while Sherman L. Whipple praised his high-minded motives but noted occasional aloofness and possible carelessness in a case.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Judiciary
Senate
Moorfield Storey
Boston
Brandeis
Sherman L. Whipple
Himslf
Gold shipment tied to war supplies in Pacific report
A telegram from Victoria reports that Japanese cruisers Chitose and Tokiwa, said to carry over 50 million dollars in gold, arrived from Japan and are expected to fund war supplies for Russia. The notice notes the fleet’s voyage and the transfer of wealth amid escalating tensions.
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San Francisco
Chitose
Tokiwa
Russia
Victoria
Japan
Bomb Found Near Track Aimed at Seattle Police Chief
A crudely built bomb addressed to Chief Laula M. Lang of Seattle was discovered beside a railroad track near here. The device contained a large dynamite stick and an eight inch fuse, raising concerns of a targeted act of violence.
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Seattle
Wash
Laula M. Lang
Here Cocay
Zeppelins Drop in Wartime Ice Buildup
London report notes Zeppelins show no strength in severe cold as ice envelops wings and hinders flight. The article cites an ice mass estimate around multiple tons and details the effect on airship performance in wartime conditions.
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London
Sell of U S naval collier Justin to New York bidder
The United States naval collier Justin was reported sold to N A Busey Jr of New York for 301107 dollars. Navy appraisers had valued the vessel at 75000 dollars.
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San Francisco
United States Naval
Justin
Washington
N. A. Busey, Jr
New York
Navy
Europe
Great Britain
France
United States
Wyoming Weather Friday Forecast Notes Mild Temperatures
A pale Friday and Gatarday hint at moderate temperatures across Wyoming with warmest conditions inland. No precipitation reported as winds remain light and skies mostly sunny.
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Wyoming
Reverend Underwood Reelected President of Central Union Adventists
In College View Nebraska Pastor R A Underwood was reelected president of the Central Union Conference of Seventh day Adventists covering Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Missouri and Colorado east of the continental divide He has served two years and remains active at nearly forty years old The conference also voted to shift from biennial to quadrennial sessions and to uphold an educational standard of at least fourteen grades for ministry education.
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College View
Neb
R. A. Underwood
Seventh-day Adventists
Nebraska
Kansas
Wyoming
Missouri
Colorado
Underwood
Seasion
Central West
Mexican Data On Civilian and Soldier Deaths
President Wilson transmitted to the Senate the state department data on the Mexican situation. The report notes 76 American civilians killed in Mexico during 1913-15 and 36 on American soil in the same period, with 27 civilians and 16 soldiers killed in cross border incidents. It discusses Carranza’s de facto government as military in character but moving toward constitutional form.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Fall
Senate
Wilson
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Mexico
Carransa
Aghretary Lansing
Repeal of Free Sugar Clause Approved by House Caucus
The House Democratic caucus approved a party line repeal of the free sugar clause of the Underwood tariff law. The tally was 84 to 20 with the vote reflecting party discipline.
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Washington, D. C
House Democratic Caucus
Storm Threat Looms Over Holland Dikes Near Amsterdam
February 17 reports a violent northwest storm battering the Hague area. Huge waves threaten Holland dikes and several breaks have occurred, endangering coastal towns near Amsterdam.
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Hagir
Hague
Holland
Amsterdam
Rockepriller on Ferting U-Boats
Athens Feb 17 The Standard Oil Company supplying fuel for 25 submarines now active in Mediterranean torpedo warfare prompts questions in Greece about hidden depots along the coast feeding U boats. The nation seeks details on fuel depots and supply lines.
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Athens
Mediterranean
Greece
Mobilization Doubts Stressed in Naval Affairs Hearing
Gilson Gardner recalls testimony before the naval affairs committee where Admiral Blue spoke on reserve forces. He notes French 90,000 sailors, German 100,000, Japanese 100,000, and Britain's roughly double, and observes the US navy has not been mobilized recently and lacks sufficient personnel to crew ships or replenish reserves.
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Admiral Blue
Chiat
Great Britain
Why Not Wyoming analysis by Lew Jacoba letter
A 1916 reader letter from Ten Sleep Wyoming argues Wyoming lags in immigration behind Colorado and Montana. It cites social complacency and lack of targeted advertising as key causes and suggests persistent, sectional advertising to attract settlers.
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Wyoming
M. H. Hartung
Leader
Colorado
Montana
Lew Jacoba
Ten Sleep
Wyo
Cheyenne
M. H. Harting
Demonstration Car Benefit Helps Wool Growers Here Tomorrow
A wool car exhibit cooperative between the government University of Wyoming and local roads draws Evanston crowds. Superintendent Toucey of the Union Pacific visits and praises sheep raising lessons offered by the display. Local backers and sheepmen tour the car through the day with rail workers also stopping by.
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University of Wyoming
Evanston
Toucey
U New Pacific
Iynoe
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