Senate Probe Alleges Army Aviation Scandals And Armored Planes
Senator Robinson charges a vast lapse in the army aviation service with defective equipment favoritism and inefficiency. He cites letters from Colonel Reber to Captain Cowan and a San Francisco court martial hearing as evidence of mismanagement and concealment. The 1914 15 correspondence shows plans to armor aircraft and pressure to delay disclosures amid congressional scrutiny.
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Doctor Graft Faces Second Murder Charge After Woman Dies
Denver reports an investigation into the death of Mrs. George Hatch at Mercy hospital linked to an alleged illegal operation by Dr. Bennett Graff at the Panama hotel. A coroner's jury ruled peritonitis caused Hatch's death, with a murder charge likely to be filed as district attorney Rush seeks new information. Dr. Graff is jailed awaiting such action.
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George Hatch
Mercy Hospital
Bennett Graff
Panama Hotel
Ando
Graft
Thee
German spy arrest shocks Belleville resident in Toronto
BELLEVILLE reports Emil Koehler Jr., a former city resident, is under arrest in Toronto suspected of German espionage. The notice cites information received by his father last night amid a string of international updates and local concerns.
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Emil Koehler, Jr
Toronto
Canada
Emil Koehler
New York Hunt for Jean Crones Intensifies Police Action
New York detectives intensified the hunt for anarchist Jean Crones, amid a second taunting letter and fears of further attacks. Authorities guard the Madison Square Garden Knights of Columbus ball as officials trace letters to a New York mailing point and study fingerprints. Federal and local police coordinate to bar anarchist papers and curb nationwide plots tied to church targets and toxin scares.
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Chicago
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New York Times
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United States District Attorney
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Europe
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Iles
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Egain
Is Huet
Assurance Given Merely Apply 10 Unarmed Vessels
Washington reports Germany is expected to state that assurances apply only to unarmed ships. Berlin may seek a submarine warning rule and a definition of defensive armament. The U S rejected the Tonton declarations and Sweden advised nationals aboard allied vessels of warnings from Germany and Austria.
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War news from Petrograd on Turkish garrison escape and surrounding actions
Semi official advices state most of the Turkish garrison fled Nerum before the fort fell to Russians. Armenian deaths are reported by Kurds as evacuees. Artillery clashes persist near positions seized by Germans from the Hritivh near Ypres. Berlin claims heavy enemy losses in repulsals. Vienna notes reduced Italian activity. Kavaya Albania’s capture places Tetons near surround by Durracio gendarmer. Resed Pasha loses rank after aligning with the Entente and joining the battleship Adriatic.
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Oklahoma House Debates Insolvable Ele Tie Law
The Oklahoma House faced a tumultuous session on February 14 as members argued over a resolution to repeal the so called grandfather law. The measure aimed to change election ties but faced challenges after recent constitutional rulings by the state’s high court.
Mexican Stories Libel Carranza Hints of Shifting Power
George F. Weeks of Mexico City met with Secretary Tumulty to discuss Carranza’s status. Weeks asserts Carranza holds control of most of Mexico except Monclova and Morulon where Zapata loyalists and Villa forces remain, warning that reports of his waning power are false.
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Zapata
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Villa
Youth Directs Conn Strikers in Anbonita Crisis
Anbonita Conn. 4000 idle workers at American Brass strike after leadership passes to Pel Grohol a youth recently out of school who speaks seven languages. Grohol chairs the strikers committee and calls for peace and order while facing disruptions from an agent of the Industrial Workers of the World.
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Toseph Grohol
Weo Ae
American Brass Company
Grohol
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Ewands
Mase
Wililla Gul
Grobol
Gbol
Industrial Workers of the World
WIGARAGUAN TREATY RATIFIED IN SENATE
Washington Feb 14 The senate ratified the Nicaraguan treaty by 55 to 15 authorizing U S acquisição of a canal and naval base at the Hay of Teveces for 5 069 000 Protests from Costa Rica and Honduras delayed ratification as amendments limited effects on the enforcement of the treaty and rights of the United States
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Senate
Hay of
Teveces
Coase Riga
Dalydor Ani Hoatarae
Wilson weighs cabinet shakeup with agriculture post
President Wilson considers naming a new secretary of agriculture instead of a secretary of war. Houston is poised to leave the agriculture post, with Lindley M. Garrison’s vacancy cited. Prominent lawyers from the East and Midwest mentioned as possible replacements. Tumulty downplays sudden changes. Some speculation links Carl Vrooman to the top job, but no confirmation emerges.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Houston
Lindley M. Garrison
Agriculture Department
Carl Vrooman
Flooding Swamps Eastern Louisiana Parishes
Eastern Louisiana suffers widespread floods as Mississippi and other rivers break. Three lives reported lost. Over 2,000 residents, including numerous Black residents, are stranded in Newellton amid rising waters and damage. Local authorities issue warnings and call for aid.
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Kight
Louisiana
Mississippi
Newellton
Fatal gun duel shocks Evanston Wyoming
A fatal gun duel in Evanston Wyoming left two men mortally wounded after a dispute at a bar escalated into violence. Eyewitnesses described a quick argument that turned deadly when both men drew pistols and fired, with bystanders unsure who sparked the fatal clash.
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E Iekle
Aidlem Morricon
Aviator Killed in Oakley Wreck
An aviator died in a crash near Oakley while preparing to land. The incident occurred after his aircraft vanished from the track and a short time later responders found the wreck and confirmed the fatality.
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