Ships Trapped After Ice Warfare in Lake Michigan Near Chicago
At dawn on February 14 two lake steamers Alabama and Arizona, plus Kansas, are stuck in thick ice off Chicago harbor. Crews work overnight in shifts to keep vessels from being crushed while attempting to free the ships. The danger lies in movement of the ice, not the men, with efforts to cut a channel hampered by wind and cold.
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Ike
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Arizona
Goodrich ‘Pransit Company
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Eforta
Attack Shows Lind in Peril in Vera Cruz Street
In Vera Cruz on February 14 an ambush fired at Arthur B. Cook a naval lieutenant and personal envoy of President Wilson. Jobo Lind learned of the danger and reported the attack to Rear Admiral Mayo. The bullet struck carriage woodwork and bruised Cook in the left hip, the impact reduced by wood. Lind informed General Muerta via the military commander in Vera Cruz but did not file a formal demand.
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Ground Breaking for Lincoln Memorial in Capital
Ground broken on Lincoln Memorial project on February 14, the Lincoln Birth anniversary. A $2,000,000 structure will honor Lincoln with architecture and sculpture as an exemplar of the age. Site planned in Po lem an park near Capitol, near the Washington Monument.
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President Wilson III Again Faces Health Crisis At White House
A fluctuating health report says President Wilson is again indoors at the White House after a grip and complications. The Senate passes a bill to reward the widow of Dr. McClintic for his public health service. Col George Marriott is named commandant of the U S Marine Corps. The U S orders an Atlantic patrol at the request of maritime nations. A French aviator flies over Mont Blanc, and two children die in a fire in Superior Wisconsin. Indianapolis tax sales include Beveridge home listed for sale.
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Bandits Captured After Train Wreck Killings in Mexico
Desperadoes blamed for deaths of Americans in custody. Maximo Castillo and followers captured at Gabalin ranch by soldiers under Major Samaniego. Emilio Garcia surrendered on border. authorities pursue Castillo near Madera Casas Grandes El Valley. Charred bones, buckles found from 40 aboard the Mexico and Northwestern wreck near Cumbre.
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Suit Against Gore Over Mrs Bond Damages Trial Opens
Oklahoma City reports the $50,000 damage suit by Minnie E Bond against U.S. Senator Thomas Pryor Gore opens before Judge George W Clarke with defense by A C Cruce brother of Governor Crace. Cruce labels it a conspiratorial frame and alleges threats over federal appointments as Gore is described guiding his cane and being shown a hotel-room incident involving Bond.
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Texas
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Good Roads Bill Passed by House
Washington reports the House approved the Shackleford measure by 282 to Leaders from all three parties united in the final debate urging adoption. The bill allocates 25 million dollars yearly from the federal government for rural road construction, with states required to match the federal grant.
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GIVES BIG SUM FOR PEACE AND MORE NEWS
New York reports Andrew Carnegie gave 2 million dollars to churches for international peace. The fund, earning about 100 thousand annually, will be managed by a 26 member board from major US denominations. Also noted: Wilson nominates Otis A. Glazebrook as consul at Jerusalem.
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Women Seek City Chief as Pittsburgh Clubs Prevail
Pittsburgh on February 12 reports local women’s clubs who won four polling places push to appoint a woman as city chief. Ottawa reports state attorney Wiley asking Governor Dunne to issue requisition papers for Joseph Butler’s return to Illinois on embezzlement charges. Rockefellers denial of abandoning Forest Hill home. Zeppelin remarks on world race capabilities. Minority notes: creditors’ liabilities of a defunct foreign bank firm stand at 2,266,972. Washington women seek life restart through rescue missions. Ryan’s son penalized for reckless driving. Mrs. Mary Kennedy announces Mount Carroll mayoral bid. Monaco aerial race entry uses Blair and Comiskey in illness update on sports figure.
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Wiley
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Lague
Mlinois
Joseph Butle
Davenport
New York
John D
United State
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across U S and Canada
Earth tremors struck from Montreal to Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon with strength varying by location. Reports place tremors in New York City Albany Elmira Rome Syracuse and Ottawa Toronto Prescott Brookville and other points. One workman died in Binghamton New York from a trench cave‑in.
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Compromise on Mills Bill and Auto Tax Debate in Ohio
State capital reports progress on Mills Bill amendments. King suggests valuation by the Public Utilities Commission before any sale of a utility, with referenda if over 10 percent of value. Old $5 auto tax rate to stay until legislature reconvenes, then possible change. Also notes tax rulings, child health campaign, and public health group support for rural school medical and dental supervision.
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Denny Dunavan
Columbus
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Wage Rise Granted To Street Car Workers
Indianapolis reports a wage increase for street car workers but no union recognition. The state public utilities commission set hourly rates from 21 cents for new hires to 27 cents after five years, up from 20 cents for first-year workers.
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Bills In Conference Slow Progress In Legislature
The legislature moved to Monday with unfinished business including the proposed automobile fee reduction and the Mills municipal ownership bond bill both sent to conference committee. The Hudson and Dolllgan textbook measures also linger, having passed the senate but stalled in the house schools committee. A dividend was declared for Crown City bank depositors, contingent on future claims collections.
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Ohio legislative actions reshape structure and finance
The legislature enacted rural school reform largely as planned by the school survey commission and moved Ohio finances to a budget basis. It authorized a $100,000 appropriation for the Panama-Pacific exhibit, directed automobile license fees to road funding, and supported popular elections for U S senators. The Miami Valley may be organized as a single unit district, while fraud in initiative and referendum elections grows unlikely after the Weygandt bill.
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Ayetin Swanson
Oighuleh General Assembly
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Uniform Accounting for Public Utilities Proposed
The state public utilities commission backs a uniform accounting system for all utilities in Ohio both public and private. It aims to value utilities financially and test rate adequacy while spending constraints slow progress. The plan also seeks clearer understanding of private utility finances. A coal freight charge inquiry is urged to curb higher Ohio rates versus West Virginia. A committee may study the issue and governor Cox could be asked to appoint it. The Kramer probe recommends banning dual legislative compensation going forward.
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Ohio roads reach 93015 miles, officials report
State Highway Commissioner Marker notes ongoing data work since a recent act. Legislators return next week for pay, with vouchers for 1000 and traveling expense checks. Fred W. Warner is backed for state senate. Possible police chief hire for the liquor board in Cleveland district. Warden lifts chapel ban after prisoners vow not to flirt. Massie to speak at February 26 GOP dinner. Hocking Valley RR can issue 800000 in equipment certificates for 57.4 ton coal cars. Ohio State University ranked seventh by Columbia’s Rudolf Twombbo Jr in education stats.
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Shampoo and style tips for travel and gowns in 1900s fashion
The article extols shampoo's revitalizing effect after travel and describes quick drying hair care methods including a wet lather jelly and a 20 minute towel rub. It notes curlers, curling irons, and a vacuum dryer as aids, plus hotel and home routines for presentable hair and comfortable dinners. It also previews Street gowns in sober lines with smart trims and mentions fur head ornaments on net and chiffon blouses.
Arbor Day Proclamation by Buckeye Governor Cox 1914
Ohio Governor Cox proclaims Friday April 10 1914 Arbor Day urging study of nature and planting of trees and shrubs. The notice seals the state's proclamation dated January 12 1914 in Columbus.
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Insurance scam sets man's home ablaze for cash
Adam Kurak confessed to risking his wife and infant by torching his residence to claim 350 dollars insurance on goods worth 70. He crept from bed at 2 am, overturned an oil lamp, then returned to sleep as smoke filled the home. His wife carried the child to safety.
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International Sunday School Lesson Overview in Chicago
International Sunday School Lesson by FG WLU Director at Beeline Department presents Luke content with emphasis on confessing Christ, fear of reputation and death, and the Spirit’s guidance. Discusses hypocrisy of Pharisees, public confession, and the role of the Holy Spirit in witness. Mentions Gideons distributing Bible tables in hotels.
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