100 Years Since Election: Formal Joint Session Declares Winners
Washington D C February 12 Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana will be officially re elected President and Vice President next Wednesday. The ceremony in the House of Representatives will follow constitutional requirements and the count of electoral votes. The joint session will involve a ceremonial display with diplomats and officials observing as certificates are opened and votes read. The process will take about an hour and a quarter.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas Riley Marshall
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United States
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Clark
Congress
Commonwealth
Compulsion Hinted for England War Loan Subscriptions
London notes Bonar Law warns that compulsion could be used if voluntary war loan subscriptions fall short. He urges widespread small contributions and cites German loans as a model, urging every man to participate and avoid reliance on large daily subscriptions. He stresses the need for hundreds rather than millions from the public.
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Associated Press
London
Bonar Law
Glasgow
Mr. Law
Sporting Notes on a Possible Baseball Players Strike
A February 20 strike by the Baseball Players fraternity is debated, with most major leaguers likely to remain under contract. Club owners could field strong teams for opening day using veterans under existing deals, while long-time stars like Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson and Eddie Collins are noted as contract-bound.
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Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Ty Lobb
Tris Speaker
Walter Johnson
Johnny Fvers
Eddie Collins
Clyde Milan
Jack Coombs
Terry Turner
Larry Doyle
Heinie Zimmerman
Hal Chine
American Seamen Stranded in Copenhagen Urgently Helped
American sailors stranded in Copenhagen face impossible returns and scarce work as consul Edward Winslow appeals for help. He warns those signing for voyages to Scandinavian ports to ensure a return contract. Foreign-flag seamen struggle to secure berths and housing in the troubled harbor city.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Scandinavian
Edward O. Winslow
England and France May Initiate Aerial Mail Service
London reports England and France have considered starting an aerial mail link between London and Paris though peace delay is possible. An established London to front air service shows 138 miles in about one hour forty minutes while traditional mail remains eight to ten hours.
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Potatoes Proposed for Paris Bois de Boulogne
Paris readers reject a plan to grow potatoes in the Bois de Boulogne arguing that Luxembourg Gardens Champs Elysees and Park Monceau should be used instead. During early war years the Bois housed cattle as an emergency measure but now such steps are deemed unnecessary.
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Bois de Boulogne
Luxembourg
Champs’ Elysees
Park Monceau
Boia
Photographer Georges Benoit Captures Fox Scarlet Letter
Georges Benoit served as the photographer for Fox picturization of The Scarlet Letter, a William Fox release slated for February 12. Benoit contributed the stills that accompanied the film’s promotion and visual presentation.
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Georges Benoit
Benoit
Fox
William Fox
Seventy Year Old Couple Cured by Foley Kidney Pills
A Harrisburg couple Mr and Mrs T B Carpenter both in their seventies report complete cure of kidney trouble by Foley Kidney Pills. He says they are as vigorous as thirty years ago and the pills stop sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache and rheumatism. Mann Drug Co.
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T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Foley
Mann Drug Co
National field trials and sports calendar highlights
National free-for-all championship field trials in Calhoun Alabama and many regional events dominate the schedule. Outdoor speed skating in Newburgh New York, dog shows in Indianapolis, bowing tours in multiple cities, and numerous boxing, wrestling, and track meets across the Northeast and Midwest headline the period. Major auto shows open in several cities while bowling and cycling competitions run in parallel with university meets and conference showcases.
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Indianapolis Kennel Club
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Speed Skating Championship Meet At Newburgh
Dozens of top speed skaters from the United States and Canada gathered in Newburgh New York on February 12 to contest the Eastern outdoor speed skating championships. The program includes quarter mile half mile and one mile championships an additional one mile novice and five mile handicap and a one mile consolation handicap for non prize winners.
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N. Y
United States
Canada
Khattaks Labeled Dandies of Indian Army Forces
British dispatch paints Khattaks as flashy, high-spirited fighters noted for prideful dress and quick tempers. The piece recalls their boldness at Sheik Saad, a fatal incident involving rival Sher Gul, and the tribe’s culture of honor and bravado.
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Mesopotamia
Padians
Tehir
Japanese Officer Killed When His Hydroplane Fell
Yokosuka Japan February 12 Lieut Toyoo Yamamura of the Japan air squadron died when his hydro plane became disabled and sank. He was strapped to his seat and could not escape before drowning. A sailor observer aboard was only slightly injured.
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Associated Press
Yokosuka
Japan
Toyoo Yamamura
Japan Air Squadron
Destruction of Vera Cruz Paper Money Reported
Mexico City officials announced that nearly all of the Vera Cruz paper money issue retired for its replacement has been destroyed. A total of 515 million 905 thousand 209.92 pesos in the Vera Cruz notes were burned by the treasury department.
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Mexico City
Department of the Treasury
Department
Builders Gather at Atlanta Convention Leaders to converging in Georgia
Atlanta Ga Feb 12 delegates arrive for the annual convention of the National Association of Builders' exchanges. Officials predict the largest and most successful gathering in the association's history with leaders from every section of the country in attendance.
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Atlanta
National Association of Buildds
Pullman Reservations Guidance from Southern Railway
The notice instructs travelers to contact the nearest Southern Railway agent or write for full and complete information on Pullman reservations and related services. It presents a concise call to action without extra details.
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Southern Railway
Carolina & Yadkin River R R Co Schedule in Effect
The Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company announces a timetable effective October 1, 1915. It lists expected arrival and departure times at stations but notes these times are not guaranteed.
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Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R.co
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