Mystery over Wilson illness sparks public right to know
Dr Hugh H Young of Johns Hopkins disclosed in detail the president's illness, including impairment of his left leg and arm, provoking debate over privacy versus public access. The disclosure suggests government pressure to reveal facts despite White House policy.
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Washington
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Johns Hopkins University
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White House
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Thhose
Whitehouse
Rail wage talks move to White House seeks quick relief
Washington and Detroit reports say President Wilson will hear a union committee of 3 from railroad workers seeking immediate cost of living relief or higher wages. Leaders fear the decision will follow Hines’s stance as plans for a public wage board loom.
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DR. Young
White House
Washington
Wilson
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Corn import barred to keep pests from U S
Washington February 12 An order from the Department of Agriculture barred the importation of corn broom corn and related plants to prevent the European corn borer entering the United States. The pest already exists in some Eastern States and efforts to control its spread are intensified. The ban covers twelve varieties but is not expected to impact imports significantly due to small quantities coming in.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Arizona Ratifies Woman Suffrage Unanimously
Phoenix Arizona February note reports the Arizona Legislature ratified the Federal Constitution women’s suffrage amendment in a special session with unanimous votes in both Senate and House. Arizona becomes the thirty first state to approve the amendment.
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Phoenix
Ariz
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Virginia House defies Susan B Anthony amendment
In Richmond on February 12 the Virginia House of Delegates rejected the Susan B Anthony federal amendment by 22 to 2 while the Senate had already approved the Leedy resolution by 24 to 10.
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Virgnia
House of Delegates
Senate
Four New Haven papers suspend due to union strike
News from New Haven indicates the Register and The Leader printed four pages with three blank sheets and a front notice citing Typographical Union contract violations and orders to halt work. The Times Leader Union and Journal Courier carried similar notices. Journal Courier will not print tomorrow morning.
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Leader
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UMPERS PLOTS TO RULE NATION SAY POINDEXTER
Utica New York February 12 United States Senator Miles Poindexter accuses a small coterie of labor leaders of planning a government within the government to control Congress and the presidency through the AFL. He argues that such coercive action would threaten free government and labor's rights while warning against anti strike legislation and a private tribunal for settling disputes.
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N. Y
American Federation of Labor
Congress
United States
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Utica Republican
Gompers
Europe Help From U S Seen For Reconstruction Say Houston
Secretary Houston expressed optimism about Europe's ability to recover, noting about 4 billion dollars in U S support since the armistice. He said no floating short term debt remains after redeeming the last loan certificates and warned against a predicted crash while citing extensive private and surplus army aid.
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Europe
Houston
United States
Ben
Payne To Succeed Franklin Lane Head Shipping Board
Washington February 12 John Barton Payne chairman of the Shipping Board and ex general counsel of the Railroad Administration will become Secretary of the Interior on March 1 succeeding Franklin K Lane. Former Senator John Franklin Shafroth of Colorado has been offered the Interior post. Payne will stay a few weeks at the Shipping Board to finish business including sale of former German passenger ships and reorganization policy. The National Council of Shipyard and Navy Yard Workers urged continuing shipbuilding. Payne said cancellations will be limited to satisfy armistice contracts. Toledo Shipbuilding contracts were canceled with allowed materials and cash totaling $600000 in support.
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John Barton Payne
The
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Railroad Administration
Franklin K. Lane
White House
John Franklin Shafroth
Colorado
Payne
National Council of Shipyard and Navy Yard Workers
United States
Charman Payne
America
Toledo Shipbuilding Company
U S Leads All Nations in Wireless Marconi Says
Rome February 12 Gugliemo Marconi asserts the United States heads the world in wireless inventions with practical voice transmission apparatus. He notes Western Europe lags in wireless telephones while China uses wireless service between cities and villages. He forecasts wireless phones will replace current lines this year, cutting costs and line outages.
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United States
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China
Signor Marconi
Admiral Sims warns U S may face war single handed
Rear Admiral William S Sims told the Jersey City Lincoln Association that the United States could be up against a navy on its own in a future war if faced with a single powerful foe. He said criticism is for the navy’s benefit and urged Americans to accept frank assessments.
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Jersey City
N. J
Williams. Sims
Jersey City Lincoln Association
Sims
England
United States
Bsoover
Friday the 13th superstition and a cautioned remedy
The piece discusses Friday the 13th superstitions including avoiding ladders, black cats, and umbrellas. It notes indoor fears and cites The Conjurer's Book offering a moonlit ritual with salt water to avert ill luck. The article closes by saying today is the day for belief in the remedy's efficacy.
Germany 400000 Army Ready to Enforce Treaty Says Mission Head
Paris Feb 12 General Niessel, head of the Baltic Mission, reports Germany maintains 400000 troops with 100000 policing forces and strong weapons including tanks and airplanes. He notes 16000 policing units on the Rhine right bank and says Noske is under the general staff and the government can enforce treaty clauses if it wills.
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Committee of Foreign Affairs
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Rail Laborers Split On Strike In Local Shops
In Cincinnati 1,500 shop workers and laborers will remain at posts while 3,500 maintenance of way employees walk out on February 17. The union cites insufficient wages, 67 cents an hour, and calls for a strike to press for settlement as other Northern Kentucky roads face similar action.
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Weak Viaduct Pier Lets Street Car Plunge On Passing Train Below
A street car fell through the Fourteenth Street viaduct in St. Louis when a passing train derailed a pier and weakened the viaduct floor. The train stopped under the sinking car. four street car passengers were injured lightly, none seriously.
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Italy to Limit Food From U S to Cut Exchange Deficit
Italy will prohibit imports from the United States of sugar canned meats condensed milk butter and cheese as part of its exchange relief measures American exports to Italy will be cut by 20 percent and export capital will face tighter controls.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Italy
Harding Gains Indiana Support for Presidential Campaign
The Harding campaign expands into Indiana with Vernon W. Vanfleet named director of the Indiana drive. Senator New endorses Harding publicly for the first time, calling him the best chance to win the nomination. Harry M. Daugherty issues an Indianapolis appeal urging Indiana Republicans to back Harding in the primaries.
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Harding
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Harding National
Vernon W. Vanfleet
South Bend
Ind
Vanfleet
Harry S. New
Senator New
Indianapolis
Harry M. Daugherty
Senator Harding
Ohio
Harding Indorsed by Fifth Ohio District
Fifth District Republicans unanimously endorsed Senator Warren G. Harding for the Presidency in Defiance in the largest Republican meeting held there. Delegates H. B. Franks of Montpelier and Jacob Longnecker of Delta were approved. The district is noted as a strong Wood supporter region.
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Warren G. Harding
H. B. Franks
Montpelier
Jacob Longnecker
Delta
Harding
Wood
Nine Sinn Fein prisoners released from Bridwell Prison
Nine Sinn Fein members including John O Mahony John Hayes and Frank Lawless freed from Bridwell Prison after November raid on Sinn Fein offices. They had been sentenced to two months and argued the court lacked legitimate jurisdiction.
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Sinn
British Woman Wins $10,000 in Ilinois Court Suit
Miss Amy O Connor of London England won 10 000 in a breach of promise case against Allen Gray Evansville Indiana and New York City The plaintiff claimed 500 000 in damages The defendant is 65 years old while the plaintiff says she is 30
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United States District Court
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London
England
Allen Gray
Evansville
Ind
New York City
O’connor
Navy Court To Summon Navy Officials In Newport Inquiry
Newport R I Feb 12 Judge Advocate Henry I Hyneman said sea service leaders including the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Navy and bureaus heads would be summoned by the naval court of inquiry probing Newport district conditions The ministers union would supply witnesses and aims The Newport ministers rebuttal testimony addressed alleged vice conditions and linked to Rev Samuel Neale Kent case cited in their January 10 letter to President Wilson
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Wilbur Nelson
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Samuel Neale Kent
Wilson
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Recount Restores Prohibition Vote Lead in Ohio
Columbus reports show the wets regained ground in a federal prohibition amendment referendum recount with the final tally at end of day showing a 397 majority, up from yesterday but down 122 from the original wet lead.
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