Senate seeks constitutional ban on divorce nationwide
Washington Feb 4. Senator Ransdell of Louisiana proposes a federal constitutional amendment to prohibit divorce with right to remarry, aiming for uniform marriage laws across states and territories. He cites rising divorce rates from 1867 to 1906 and argues the home as society’s bulwark justifies drastic action.
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Congressman Bremner Near Death After Cancer Battle
Baltimore Feb 41 The condition of Congressman Robert G Bremner of New Jersey who has been near death for several days at a sanitarium with cancer grew worse today. He suffered a sinking spell around midnight and his family were summoned to his bedside. No hope for recovery was held out.
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Robert G. Bremner
Suffragette Arson Squads Busy Today
Former Congressman Lucius N Littauer and his brother William were fined 1000 dollars each and sentenced to six months in jail for smuggling. The sentence was suspended, with Judge Thomas warning future penalties would be stricter. The judge cited Littauer’s ten years in Congress and the offenders’ high standing as aggravating factors.
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Associated Press
New York
Lucius N. Littauer
William
Thomas
Lucius Litteraur
Congress
Officer killed by mountaineer in Waynesboro incident
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania on February 4 policeman William Daywalt was shot and killed after two brothers Abram and William Barnes were ordered to leave town for causing a disturbance. The brothers fled to the mountains near the Maryland line. Daywalt and the police chief pursued them, one Barnes shot hitting a woman in the foot and another bullet felled Daywalt. The evangelist Dr J R Johnson will address the Y M C A Bible Class at 6 15 pm Thursday.
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Bernhold Bible Glass
J. R. Johnson
Rev
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Baptist Church
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Wening
Fires in Perthshire Houses Blamed on Suffragette Arson
Two destructive fires in Perthshire near Comrie cause heavy damage to Aberuchillcal Servants quarters and the House of Russ, with a third mansion at St Williams burned later. Evidence points to suffragette arson squads, and a placard reading warm welcome to Lloyd George was found at one site.
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Scotland
Perthshire
Comrie
Aberuchillcal
House of Russ
St. Willians
Sterling Boyd
Anti-Suffrage League of Edinburg
Lloyd George
Tango And Trot Barred From Penny Town Sunbury
Dr J P Keiser chief burgess and Merle Shannon chief of police announced after a revival that Sunbury will purge gambling houses immorality and slot machines. No tango and turkey trotting will be permitted and all business places must close on Sunday with blue laws strictly enforced.
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Associated Press
Sunbury
J. P. Keiser
Burgeas
Merle Shannon
School case at Fairmont acts to halt order
Charleston W V Feb 4 The Supreme Court of Appeals refused to suspend a restraining order awarded in the Fairmont school case. The ruling leaves in effect a lower court order affecting school operations and governance pending further proceedings. Local officials and school board members weighed the impact as the case moves forward.
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Take Steps To Stop Robberies At Border
Washington February 4 The War Department will not issue orders to withdraw troops from the border without Brigadier General Bliss's recommendations Secretary Garrison said the duties of troops would be lessened by the embargo lift on arms but he could not confirm a smaller force.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
War Department
Bliss
Garrison
City tackles surge of burglaries and assaults in Omoky City
Pittsburg reports more than 100 burglaries highway robberies and attacks on women in 30 days with 12 in 24 hours. Mayor Joseph P. Armstrong ordered action and met with Police Chief W. N. Matthews and safety director Charles S. Mubbara. He demanded dismissal for on duty officers convicted of intoxication.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Joseph P. Armstrong
W. N. Matthews
Charles 8. Mubbara
Revolutinians Seize Peruvian Palace Case Hits March Hearing
A Peruvian upheaval led to a hearing set for March 5 in Fairmont where a school funding dispute arose over teachers hired from among Fairmont normal school students. Parents sought an injunction. the circuit court granted one, the supreme court suspended it, and today refused to suspend its prior order.
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Peru's President Captured in Lima Revolution
In Lima on February 4 1914 military rebels seized President Guillermo Billinghurst and attacked the palace led by Col Banazides. General Varela minister of war was killed. Dr Augusto Durand took palace control and aims to form a new government. Banks and stores closed as streets filled with panic while streetcars resumed by noon.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Republic of Peru
Guillemo Billinghurat
Col. Banazides
Varela
Augusto Durand
San Pedro
Ban on Van Sant Afternoon Tea in Boston Hikes License Action
Boston February 4 the license committee banned the Van Sant afternoon tea in Boston society saying hotels exceeded license by charging admission to dancing. Tango presence not cited as a factor. The Uruguay national nursery plans 200000 shade trees to municipalities for planting this year.
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Uruguay
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Officials Elected At Fairmont Buckhannon & Northern
In Fairmont West Virginia on February 4 the Buckhannon & Northern railroad board elected officers and directors for the year. Col Schoonmaker titled president J J Tuener became vice president J F Blair secretary treasurer S D Brady chief engineer O H Kennedy auditor W S Meredith served as counsel. The east side branch work advances with bridge foundation ready for steel by June 1 and the Mered ith farm tunnel excavation progressing toward the northern end along Picketts creek.
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M. Schoonmaker
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Meredith Farm
Picketts Creek
Five Die In Hotel Fire Near Kellsher Minnesota
Five men died and seven were seriously injured when a hotel in Kellsher near Midji Minnesota burned early today. The dead are Frank ONeill from Peel River, Thomas Boyd of Chicago, M Kreis of Kelleher, with others unnamed among the victims. The injured were taken to a hospital here.
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Associated Press
Midji
Minn
Kellsher
Frank O'Neill
Peel River
Thomas Boyd
Chicago
M. Kreis
Kelleher
Democrats oppose suffrage bid in House debate
Associated Press report from Washington dated February 4 notes the Democratic party formally opposes national women's suffrage legislation. Majority Leader Underwood spoke from the House floor outlining the party line stance.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Underwood
House
Four students refused registration at West Virginia University
Morgantown WV February four students were barred from registering after trouble at the military ball. Alleged intoxication led to a fight where freshman A Edmondson Buckhannon was bayoneted. Edmondson among those dismissed. Others include Max Wright Huntington Charles Teter Philippi and Fred Jamison Fairmont. They pack to return home.
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W. Va
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Archer
A. Edondson
Buckhannon
Edmondson
Max Wright
Huntington
Charles Teter
Philippi
Fred Jamison
Fairmont
Hodges
Jury verdict favors city in Gratton contract case
The jury in Gratton city court found for the city in a dispute over extra work on a bridge by contractors Boyer Patterson and Morris. The case arose after the city's protest to pay for additional labor and material. The verdict ends the contest over payment for the extra work.
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Boyer Patterson and Morris
Gratton
Cty
Firm. Com
Bitter mood in Mexico over Wilson embargo stance
Mexico City reports anger at President Wilson over lifting the arms embargo. Strong patrols are on the streets but authorities describe no fear of disorder. In New Orleans dealers rush to ship weapons to rebels in Northern Mexico as shipments resume. El Paso reports arms makers sending agents to Juarez to secure orders from Villa leadership after Wilson’s action.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
Wilton
New Orleans
Mexico
Wilson
Republic
Villa
EL Paso
Tex
Juares
Scott
Palmer to run for governor in Pennsylvania primaries
Democratic leaders meet with President Wilson and confirm A Michel Palmer will seek the Pennsylvania governorship in the party primaries. Justice S Leslie Mestresat plans a bid for the US Senate while Secretary Wilson stays in the cabinet, avoiding a senatorial race.
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Gover
Nor Wilson
Cabinep
Washington
A. Michel Palmer
Pennsylvania
Justice
Leslie Mestresat
United States Senate
Wilson
Department of Labor
McCormick
Harrisburg
Roland &.Morrin
Philadelphia
Pevens
Congressmen to serve year and half at Sing Sing
Joseph Cassidy former Democratic leader in Queens county and William Willett ex congressman were sentenced to one year and six months in Sing Sing and fined 1000 dollars for political frauds in New York on February 4.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
William Willett
Sing Sing
City disput e over work authorized by engineer sparks legal action
In a county dispute the city and several council members face charges over alleged unauthorized extra work at Bartlette creek. The council refused settlement, and salt was brought against both the city and individual members. The case against serving council members proceeds. Also a help wanted ad seeks agents for well-known towns offering daily rates of 3 to 5 dollars.
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