US Warns Cuba Note Sent From Washington
Official dispatches from Washington warn Cuba that the United States will not recognize a rebel government formed by violence. Secretary Lansing says US supports only governments established by legal means and conveys the warning to Havana. Reports from Cuba indicate a rising insurgency with rebels and a rebel leader killed in a rural skirmish and a general wounded.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
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Ouietad News Trom
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Gonzales
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Castilo
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Santiage
Indicted voters in federal probe into $4 million fire
About 160 voters face federal indictments in a probe of a $4,000,000 fire and related munitions manufacture. The investigation centers on a plant at Union Switch in Pittsburg area. Arrests and full names are not yet released, but officials say further details will be made public.
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Ictmante
Union
Pittsfengiby
Dalley
of Munitions
OUST U.S. WORKERS WILL PROBE PRICES
The American commission for relief in Belgium withdraws from the Belgian and northern French rework task after German orders. Brand Whitlock notes few representatives remain. President directs federal trade commission to probe high U.S. food costs with Agriculture Department assistance, focusing on alleged price manipulation and distribution conspiracies.
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American Commission For Relief
Belgium
France
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
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Federal Trade Commission
United States
Department of Agriculture
Revolt in Cuba Sparks Volunteer Call and Battles
Havana reports a decree calling volunteers aged eighteen to forty five for a set term, with noncitizens eligible. Rumors say former president Gomes landed at Camaguey while Col Quinones’ Camaguey forces may have revolted. Rebels under Bal Goudro Acosta faced pursuit and clashes near Mariano, with later contact with armed forces. Tangas province saw a government clash where rebels were defeated and Col Miguel Lores captured. US involvement mentioned without detail.
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Rureles
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Arm Forren
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Miguel Lores
United States
Tumulty Ordered To Testify At Peace Note Inquiry
James B Regam a New York hotel proprietor testified at the leek inquiry that he did not receive advance information about a peace note from Joseph P Tumulty. He said the discussion at his hotel on December 27 did not mention any such note and he swore there were no hints or insinuations.
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Ohio women ballot bill passes senate by one vote
Ohio Senate approves Reynohite bill granting women the privilege to vote for president by a 20 to 1 vote. The measure proceeds to the house as Gov. Gee signals support for the proposal amid party politics and public debate.
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Alreaty Turuen
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New York Seaport Adds Transatlantic Passenger Ship Totals
United States ports report four transatlantic passenger ships now docking at New York as the steamship New York arrives. News from London notes a German submarine sinking the Netherlee, a 4277 ton British steamer, while Belgian fortifications and Somme frontline fighting continue to shape the war news from Europe.
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Pittsburgh Pa Fire Destroys Major Union Switch Signal Plant
The Union Switch and Signal plant at Swissvale near Pittsburgh was wiped out by a fire on Saturday causing an estimated 4 million dollar loss. The facility, the largest maker of switch signals in the U S, was used to fill munition orders for European governments. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion. Over 2000 jars in the packing room were likely destroyed. U S Marshal Joseph Howley said agents from the Department of Justice would investigate the fire origin.
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Department of Justice
Mexicans Raid U S Ranches Near Hachita N M
A border raid by armed Mexicans believed to be Wilis followers crossed 60 miles north of Hachita New Mexico. They seized three Mormon prisoners and several Mexican workers, took 35 mules and $1500 in supplies, and forced two Mexican families to accompany them. The Corner Ranch is owned by Palomas Land and Cattle Co with G K Warren a principal stockholder. A Nogales ranch raid on the Mexican side left ten dead horses and several ranch hands captured.
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Solon Charges High Crimes in Fed Reserve Impeachment
Washington, Met. 14. Rep Lindbergh of Minnesota impeached before the house on Monday the five active members of the federal reserve board and charged that they have administered the federal reserve act to coordinate big business and speculation for the benefit of a conspiratorial group of financiers and officials. He alleges governors and other high officials of the 12 Fed Reserve banks aided the conspiracy and caused a boycott of banks not in the system.
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New Chicago postmaster appointed by Wilson
Chicago Feb 12 William B Car ile an insurance man was named postmaster of Chicago by President Wilson. His nomination came after Senator James Hamilton Lewis helped overcome Senate obstruction of the prior nominee Dixon Q Willan. May Charge Double Fares. Washington Feb 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld railroads right to charge two fares for a single passenger occupying a Pullman drawing room. The tariff was challenged by Harry H Carter of Boston. War updates report heavy fighting near Goritz with 400 Italian prisoners taken.
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William B. Carile
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Carlile
James Hamilton Lewis
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Senate
Dixon Q. Willan
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Haary H. Carter
Boston
Naval bill advances big three-year program to Senate
Washington reports the house passed the largest naval appropriation bill in U. S. history sending it to the senate. It funds a second installment of a three year build program, authorizes private shipyard use in peril, and adds aircraft patent purchases. The measure totals about 363 million dollars and includes 18 submarines plus battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and tenders.
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12 PERISH IN HOTEL FIRE IN KENWOOD HOTEL DISASTER
Firemen battle ice and debris at the Kenwood hotel ruins in Minneapolis on February 14 as rescuers seek a dozen or more bodies. Two deaths confirmed. nearly twenty injured. Many on upper floors fled by leaping into snowdrifts as the four story building collapsed.
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Prosecutor to Continue Rockefeller Tax Fight in Ohio
Coveland county prosecutor Doerfier said he would carry the case to the U S Supreme Court over Ohio taxes totaling 311 million dollars on property owned by John D Rockefeller. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati affirmed a lower court ruling that Rockefeller claimed Cleveland was only a summer home and his true residence was New York.
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Supreme Court
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Board of Education
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Spencer Township
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Doerfier
Cuyshoga County
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Ohio school board group schedules Columbus meeting
The Ohio Association of School Board Members will convene next week in the Columbus Board of Education assembly room. Speakers include R G Insiserson Avon Lake John H Francis Columbus schools Vernon Riegle Marion W E Miller Newark and session on The New Opportunities and The Old Versus the New In Education Gov Cox will speak on the second day.
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Ohio State Association of School Board
Relief For Coal Conditions In Columbus Urges Action
Ohio state officials, after renewed complaints of price gouging and freight congestion, plan a traffic officers conference with railroads and federal representatives. The Public Utilities Commission added inspectors and may seek special legislation to relieve a winter of severe scarcity and threats to life and property.
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Buckeye News Notes Local Dismissals and Deaths
Sandusky Glass Co closes plant due to coal shortage, laying off 165 workers. A homeless man about 25 in Melrose jail dies burned. Municipal coal cuts spark utility crises in Cleveland. Sandusky mayor Charles E. Bouton, 70, dies after years of invalidism. Newark police chief Elmer Buzzard dies of indigestion, a Spanish American War veteran. Columbus grants first pardon for Nick Krzoxic, 20 years Burglary sentence. Springfield business leader Dr John A. Bookwalter dies of pneumonia. Steubenville fire guts Rei mer Co dry goods, $80,000 loss, caused by crossed wires.
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8. Reimer Co
Banquet honors and local notices across Ohio and nearby states
Former Senator Whitman and Senator Borah spoke at a First Hughes League banquet in Cleveland to mark Lincoln's birthday with a loving cup presentation to Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, recently named president of a New York bank. Across Ohio and adjacent states, fires, accidents, and legal actions disrupted communities, including a college dormitory fire at Rio Grande College, child deaths in Cincinnati, a shock casualty in Greenville, and a mass consolidation of Ohio coal companies.
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Charles S. Whitman
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W. E. Borah
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Hughes League
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Theodore E. Burton
United Tes
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Lew York
Divorce Case Dropped in Akron Society News
The divorce suit filed by Mrs. Adah L. Saalfield against A. J. Saalfield will not go to trial. Mrs. Saalfield says she and her husband effected a reconciliation and will begin over again. She is described as a prominent society leader and noted authoress.
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Nay Extend Strike Threatens Ohio Telephone Co
Officials of the Electrical Workers Union warn that if the three months strike by Ohio State Telephone Co operators and linemen is not settled by March the strike may spread to the Cuyahoga Telephone Co in Cleveland. The notice frames a regional escalation tied to wage and labor action.
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Test Your Woolen Fabric Before Buying Garments
The article advises testing woolen fabrics for winter suits and dresses before purchase. Take a sample, rub in cleaning fluid, and check if grease or color disappears or fades. If fading occurs, seek alternative fabrics to avoid an early poor investment.
Assembly Rushes Flood of Bills Hopes for Set-Up
The assembly moves quickly as new measures surface, dulling hopes for a prepared outcome. Lawmakers push through a flood of proposed bills amid public scrutiny and political maneuvering.
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Rotation of Names on Ballot Is Pro vided For Under Measure Enacted Into Law By Senate
Senate okays law requiring rotation of candidate names on primary ballots and raises pay for election officials. Measures in House include civil service questions, taxation relief plans, and pension proposals. Debate over realignment of state budgeting and administration continues as lawmakers push reforms and wage rises.
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Shy Jack and Cox Weigh Gains in Odd Ledger
In Columbus Ohio vented part of a spoof on weights and money. Jack was to receive 2000 ducats for a pound of Antonio's Sesh while Governor Cox reportedly shed about 1.5 million from the budget, equating roughly 200 thousand per pound of flesh and marking a rise from Venetian times.
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