Dewey Dies in Washington at 79 Hero of Manila Bay Passes Away
Admiral George Dewey, famed for the Manila Bay victory and Civil War service, died at his Washington home after a brief illness. He remained active as head of the naval general board, promoting naval defense and modernization, shaping plans for wartime readiness. His death marks the end of a career defined by exact duty and public service.
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George Dewey
Manila ‘Bay
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Admiral Dewey
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General Board
Dewey
Admiral Dewey’s Manila Bay Triumph in 1898
The text recounts George Dewey’s decisive 1898 victory at Manila Bay after halting orders and long separation from the Philippines. It notes the destruction of Admiral Montejo’s squadron, capture of vessels and batteries, and the political honors he received upon return, including a sword and promotions. Dewey’s birth in Montpelier Vermont and entry to Annapolis at 14 are also mentioned.
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Annapolis
Aviators Seen Flying Low Near La Bolsa Sonora
Lieutenant Colonel Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant W. A. Robertson, the last aviators, were observed Wednesday flying low about three miles north of La Bolsa in Sonora, according to a message received here.
Peace note leak inquiry widens to stock market probe
Washington spread a dragnet over New York’s financial district as the house rules committee on Tuesday expanded the peace note leak investigation into a broader inquiry of stock market activities.
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Washington
New York
House Rules Committee
Mexico and United States Joint Commission Dissolved
The Mexican American joint commission ended after four months of talks. Secretary Lane Dr J R Mott and Judge George Gray met the Mexican delegates in New York and said they recommended sending Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico and withdrawing American troops from Chihuahua. The dissolution returns the Mexican issue to President Wilson with no commitment that he will accept the steps.
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Mexico
United States
Interior
Lane
J. R. Mott
George Gray
Wilson
Fletcher
Chihuahua
Pershing
Dog ends mystery: missing man Clyde Armour found near Glorietta
Clyde Armour disappeared October 23 on an automobile trip. A dog dragged a human bone to a ranch house and led to a mutilated body identified by a receipt for car repairs. B and Blancett, alleged accomplice, were arrested in Friday Harbor and are en route to Albuquerque.
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Clyde Armour
Glorietta
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Armour
Friday Harbor
Wash
Albuquerque
Nevada Legislature Opens Twenty Eighth Session
Carson City Nevada the twenty eighth session of the legislature convened January 15 with the lower house organized by Democrats and B D Luce of Nye named speaker Republicans control the senate and named A W Keddie of Churchill as president pro tem.
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Nevada
B. D. Luce
Nye County
Senate
A. W. Keddie
Churchill County
Senate Committee Drops Clerks Pay Increases And Board Salaries
Washington reports the senate committee struck clerks pay increases from the appropriation bill and recommended cutting salaries for the farm loan board from 10 000 to 7 500 a year and reducing the secretary’s pay from 6 000 to 3 000.
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Senate
Farm Loan Board
Oregon Senate Considers Anti Alien Land Bill
An anti alien land ownership bill patterned after California's measure was introduced in the Oregon state senate on Monday. The proposal aims to curb foreign ownership and could affect relations with Japan amid international tensions.
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Salem
Ore
California
United States
Japan
Oregon State Senate
Wyoming Senate Bets on Prohibition Move to 1918
The Wyoming senate has passed a bill submitting prohibition as a constitutional amendment to the people in 1918. The measure now advances to the house for consideration.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Senate
Two Burn to Death in Chicago North Side Fire
A North Side Chicago dwelling fire killed two people. Victims were Carl Bottcher, 70, and Hans Thompson, 33, a teamster, both burned to death in the blaze.
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Chicago
Carl Bottcher
Hans Thompson
Hillstrom's Ashes Scattered Over California Countryside
The ashes of Joseph Hillstrom who was executed last year in Salt Lake for murder were released from balloons Sunday above the San Jose area after a memorial service.
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San Jose
Cal
Joseph Hillstrom
Salt Lake
Villa Flees With Foes After Parral Pursuit
El Paso report says Villa fled toward Parral with General Margula’s followers. Murguia’s army, aboard a locomotive captured at Jimenez, reconnoitered nine miles toward Parral. Private telegrams confirm the Jimenez victory though an official report is disputed.
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Jimenez
West Honors Noted Scout Cody at Western Farewell
Denver observed a grand farewell to Col William F Cody Buffalo Bill with governors lieutenant governor officials and soldiers among thousands who paid tribute to the famed prairie son. The ceremony reflected the west's pride in his life shaping its history and legend.
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William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
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Morgan widow faces suit over late fortunes trust
Mrs Yuki Kato Morgan widow of George D Morgan may lose the fortune left by him in a trust valued at 481325 dollars. The case arises from relatives of the late George D Morgan who allege claims against the estate. Morgan was a cousin of J Pierpont Morgan.
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Yuki Kato Morgan
George D. Morgan
Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cody Estate Valued at Sixty Five Thousand
Denver report: the estate of Colonel William F Cody, who died last week, is appraised by Judge W L Wall at not to exceed $65,000. The figure contrasts with prior estimates exceeding $1,000,000.
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William F. Cody
W. L Wall
May Hear Wilson Over Phone
Washington reports that gatherings nationwide may listen to President Wilson's inaugural address by long distance telephone on the morning of March 5.
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Washington
Lawson Ha nes Claims High Officials Profited From Inside Information
Thomas W. Lawson testified before the house rules committee that a congressman named Henry told him a cabinet officer, a senator, and a banker's stock gambling pool existed. He identified the cabinet officer as Secretary McAdoo, the banker as H Pliny Fisk of New York, and the senator only by initial O. He also alleged Paul Wartburg knew of the leak and cited Count von Bernstorff’s two million in the market.
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Thomas W. Lawson
House Rules Committee
Wilson
Representative Henry
Lawson
McAdoo
H. Pliny Fisk
New York
Paul M. Wartburg
Federal Reserve Board
Count von Bernstorff
Lst
Malcolm McAdoo
D Brother
C. D. Barney & Co
Stewart G. Gib
Honey
Ruth Thompson Visconti
Tumulty
W. W. Price
White House
Archibald
Aeak
Secretary Lansing Seen With Baruch Amid Peace Talks Conflicts
The report claims Secretary Lansing was seen conferring with Bernard Baruch during peace negotiations. Lawson testified that Henry urged not to press charges on patriotic grounds. Henry swore he never named Baruch and had no knowledge of his information.
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Bernard Baruch
Wall Street
Peace Cell
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Henry
Four Die As Jitney Bus Crashes Through Ice
A Flint area jitney bus carrying four passengers broke through Thread Creek ice Monday and all aboard were drowned. Police reports confirm the tragedy.
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Flint
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Thread Creek
Here
Universal Training Fails Vote on Policy Change
Washington report notes the house military committee failed to go on record against universal military training but a resolution was adopted declaring no radical change in military policy should be considered while drafting this year's army appropriation bill.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Negotiations to Resume With Mexico Under Wilson
Washington expects a diplomatic resumption with the de facto Mexican government after the New York meeting of the Mexican American joint commission. The first steps include withdrawing Pershing’s expedition and sending Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico City, with talks on embargoed arms advancing thereafter. Carranza protests the arms embargo while U S officials note no clear military improvement in northern Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Wilson
New York
Carranza
Norway's Role Hard in War Neutrality Speech
King Haakon, in the throne speech at the Storthing reopening, cites growing neutral difficulties in the war. He notes Norway's government aims to maintain strict neutrality and urges election of a special commission to advise the assembly.
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Haakon
Reuter
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