Progressives Back Cummins in Nationwide Campaign Push
Washington D C February 12 Backers of Senator Cummins plan a nationwide progressive push for Republican delegates to Chicago. They aim to topple conservatives and win uninstructed delegates in the east and south, with operations from Washington and Des Moines and strong backing from Iowa’s progressive Republicans. The effort seeks a unity between progressives and Republicans, potentially favoring Cummins over Roosevelt.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Cummins
Hhe
South
East
Cummins
Congress
Chicago
Iowa
Han
Curmmina
Washington
Middle West
Des Moines
G. O. FP
Kenyr
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Horah
Still no clew to man who robbed U P train
Rock Springs Wyo Feb 11 The hunt continues for the Union Pacific limited train bandit who robbed several passengers on Wednesday night with two posses in pursuit. Sheriff Matt Ac Court of Green River led one group while Union Pacific agents formed the other in the search for the suspect.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Texas Mexican Revolt Leaders Captured
Anloet Pigane, alleged leader of the Texan revolution blamed for hate troubles and unrest last summer and fall, was captured yesterday and brought to Matamoros, Mexico, opposite Brownsville, Texas, per a report to Col. A. P. Blockson, U.S. border patrol commander.
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Brownsville
Tex
Anloet Pigane
Matimoris
Mexico
A. P. Blockson
United States
Border Patrol
Schooner John Liessert Burned Off New Jersey Coast
The four man crew schooner John Liessert was nearly destroyed by fire five miles off the Highlands of New Jersey. Seven crewmen were rescued by a pilot boat and brought ashore by the Seabird Coast Guard. three of the crew sustained severe burns.
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New York
John Liessert
Thin Port
Win
Navesink
N. J
I’res Soy
Seabrigh Coast Guard
Banquet Poisoning Sours Chicago District Event
More than 100 distinguished guests at a University club banquet in Chicago suffered illness after ingesting poison believed to be transmitted via bullion served during the meal. Archbishop George W Mundelein led the archdiocese as victims received prompt medical aid and recovered without lasting harm.
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Chicago
Pueb
University Club
Iver
George W. William Mundelein
Chicago Arehdiocese
Phyal Cine
Hole
Panama Canal Tolls Bill Favored by Commerce Committee
The bill setting a new standard for tolls on ships passing through the Panama Canal was favorably reported today by the House commerce committee. The measure is expected to generate substantial revenue for the government, with supporters urging prompt action.
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Washington
Panam Canal
Howe Commerce Committee
Geyorg Goeth
Belgium denies peace offers as rumors swirl in London
London dispatch reports Belgium denies circulating rumors that peace proposals were made to Germany. Government circles in Berlin signal Germany would annex parts of Belgium in any settlement, contradicting claims of evacuation offers. No confirmation of evacuation, but warnings mount that Germany may retain Belgian territory, signaling a cooler outlook to peace.
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London
Lemation
Germany
Berlin
Belgium
Italy
Death ends fifty years of misery for Mille Fancher
New York Feb 12 Mille Fancher died at her Brooklyn home ending fifty years of invalidism. Bedridden and able to move only her right arm she knit and embroidered and dictated a 6900 letter correspondence that made her world famous. She survived two crippling accidents in youth and spent decades in a trance like state, nourished by strict rule and regular routines.
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New York
Mille Fancher
Brooklyn
Miee Fancher
Miss Fancher
Thorne Denies In Brandeis Case Testimony Analysis
Washington D C Feb 11 Railroad Commissioner Thorne sent a letter to Chairman Chilton evaluating witnesses in the Brandeis case. He notes Carmall Frank Lyons Teal and Eshleman testified for Brandeis but Teal and Eshleman had no role in the eastern rate dispute and Lyons client Pittsburgh Coal faced no complaint. Thorne suggests Carmalt’s statement did not show Brandeis would claim eastern rail revenues as a whole were inadequate. He has left for Iowa.
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Washington, D. C
Raiilroad
Thorne
Brandeis
Chilton
Examiner Carmall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank Lyon
Joseph N. Teal
Portland
Eshleman
California
Teal
Lyon
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Mr. Thorne
Carmall
Carmalt
Brandeia
Iowa
Morgan Arrives in London From Rotterdam
J Pierpont Morgan reached London by a special train from Falmouth after disembarking the Rotterdam to New York voyage He was met at the station by Lord Sunliffe governor of the Bank of England and others The arrival follows his transatlantic voyage aboard the Holland America liner Rotterdam
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Falmouth
Rotterdam
New York
Lord Sunliffe
Bank of Engandl
New Postmasters Named in Iowa and Nearby Towns
The resident today nominated postmasters Lloyd F. Anspach Lussey Edear Meily Central City KE BK Cole Woodbine and withdrew W D Cromie Woodbine Nebraska E A Brown Friend Exasie Deatty Brady J M Liggett Farnam A R Kovanada Tyble Rook.
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Washington, Lb
Feb, Jr
Iowa
Lloyd
F. Anspach
Lussey
Edear
MM. Meily
Central City
BK. Cole
Woodbine
W. D. Cromie
Nebraska
E. A. Brown
Friend
Exasie Deatty
Brady
J. M. Liggett
Farnam
A. R. Kovanada
Tyble
Wilson Nominates Davies Postmaster at Devil Lake ND
President Wilson appoints H S Davies postmaster at Devil Lake North Dakota ending a year plus confirmation battle in the Senate. Former nominees H H Ttlam and his wife were repeatedly rejected for the same position.
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Washington
Wilson
H. S. Davies
Devily Lake
N. D
Senate
HH. Ttlam
Earthquake Reported Near Canaslue College
A tremor lasting about ten seconds was recorded at Canaslue College today. The quake was felt across the southwest and is under investigation by U.S. seismic authorities.
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Buffalo
Canaslue College
United States
Jewish School Reopens Under German Permission
Jewish scholars at Keynes in Russa reopen school with approval from German authorities amid restrictive wartime policies. The February dispatch notes reopening by permit following prior closures and signals shifting controls over education in occupied areas.
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Harlin
Wirelows
Spyville
Keynes
Russa
Hae
Tank Car Blaze Near Woodford After Freight Train Explosion
A shell fire damaged Kensal tank car on an Atchison Topeka Santa Fe freight line near Woodford California. No injuries were reported and investigators work to determine cause as crews contain the blaze.
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Habersfield
Cal
Kensal
Atchison
Topeka
Woodford
Ship Hits Mine Off Hook of Holland Tale Wrecks 10
Reuters dispatch from Rotterdam reports the arrival at the Hook of Holland of a Swedish steamer carrying 10 men from the Northwest ship Vaarll which struck a mine near Terachelling Dutch inlandward to the North Sea. The crew is said to be safe.
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London
Reuter
Rom Hotterdam
Hhe Hook
Holland
Norwestin
Vaarll
North Sea
Anid Eagk
United States Reassures Armed Merchant Ship Policy Shift
Washington reports that Germany and Austria-Hungary will, from March 1, regard armed enemy merchant ships as warships and may sink them. the US memorandum argues armed ships should be unarmed and warns citizens to sail at their own risk.
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Washington
Pdc
Germany
Avatria
United States
Lansing
Count von Pernstorff
Karon Erich Zweidoenek
State Department
Austria
Eltizens
Ambuscador
Berlin
Alfred Zeimmermann
Hie Hole
Otor
American
Geneon
Falpig
May Poycett U
Weimdati
Ceeirhuneen
Wilke
Americin
Obscure diary note reports death by bloat poison
A fragmentary entry reports the death of an individual named Oawege in an unclear location. The note mentions Major diaries and duties, with a cryptic reference to the United States and work outcomes.
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Nepmoyle
United States
Swiss Protest Over German Bond Plunge Rumors
News flare reports Swiss police and officials reacting to alleged misallocation of federal insurance funds. Dispatch cites a 1911 law creating an eight million franc annual insurance fund and heated debate over state involvement in public finance amid opposition to large appropriations. The vote split 250,000 to 22.
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Switherlland
Federal Insurance Seotorate
Federa! Jesurance
Ferman Honde
Board of Auditors
Federa! Council
Federal Puneil
National Treasury
Ship bill clash in House Commerce Committee
Washington report recounts a heated exchange in the House Commerce Committee over the administration's new ship bill. Chairman Alexander battled with Douglas of New York, merchant marine chair, as they sparred over subsidies and who directed the committee report.
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Washington, D.C
Bel
House Commerce Committee
Alexander
Wo HL Douglas
New York
Merchant Marine Committee
United States Charity of Commerce
Douglas
Chamber of Favor
America People
Mai
Iul E. Shites
Portland
Ore
Oie
Ir Alexander
Portland Chomter
Meir
Navy Academy Dismisses Cadets Amid Scrutiny
Secretary Daniels approved the academic board's recommendation to dismiss two Navy Academy midshipmen for unsatisfactory study results. Among the dismissed are cadets from multiple classes. public names may be released later. Daniels stressed that graduation requires a high standard and examination qualification.
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Washington
Daniels
Naval Academy
Daniele
Navy
Navy Department
Casel
Congress
Girl student Mink Lambert found dead near Lake Forest
Chicago reports an autopsy found poison in the stomach of Mink Marion Rancers Lambert, a 15 year old high school student. Detectives seek the man who accompanied her into the woods as footprints led toward the railroad.
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Chicago
sKicion
Mink Marion Rancers Lambert
Lake Forest
Coromer
Mies Lambert
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Garrison resigns cabinet over national guard plan
Secretary of War Garrison quits amid dispute with President Wilson over adopting the continental army plan and federal control. Breckinridge resigns. Assistant Secretary Creighton also steps down. President considers successors as Wilson Ties debates to broader troop restructuring and national defense strategy.
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Wilson
Clarke
Crricon
Preckenridge
Garrison
Min
Ceral Scott
The
Pavy
Woman Held for Murder of Baby in Des Moines
Geneva Hazel Scott, described as a pretty young woman, is held on charges linked to the murder of her baby near Princeton Missouri. The Des Moines sheriff transported her to Princeton after her confession, and Edgar Bowers, a local farmer, is sought as the alleged father. The infant was reportedly born in Des Moines last September and the body found in a pond near Princeton.
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Des Moines
Geneva Hazel Scott
Princeton
Edgar Bowers
Miss Scott
Fort Dodge
Mian Scott
Dix Moines
First Volunteer of Civil War Honored in Minnesota
Funeral arrangements are set in St Paul for Col Josiah K. King Civil War veteran and Indian fighter who died of heart trouble at age 84. Historians say King was the first to answer Lincoln's call for volunteers enlisting promptly after receiving a dispatch from Minnesota's governor.
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St Paul
Minn
Josiah K. Kine
Minnesota
King
Lincoln
Russia to issue billion dollar loan in future
Petrograd reports the government plans a 4,000,000,000 ruble loan at 1 percent under existing conditions. The loan, equivalent to about 1,400,000,000 dollars, would follow the same terms as the prior issue of 2,000,000,000 rubles. The prior loan of 1,000,000,000 rubles paid 6 percent for 10 years.
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Russia
Petrograd
Viai Leanmdon
Feb
Thie City
Okal
Americas
Men Face Trial Over Lost Naval Code Book
San Francisco court to hear charges of negligence against men who lost a naval code book from the destroyer Bull Train in the Pacific fleet. Lieut. Robert A. Jones commands, and the case centers on the security lapse aboard the ship while in San Francisco Bay.
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San Franciwco
Fel
Maedan Molerk Dd
Kirkpatrick
Godhay
Oregon
Bay
Asucial
Rhebhert A. Jones
Pacific Fleet
Garrison Won't Eight President
New York February 1 Former Secretary of War Lindley M Clar kson announces retirement from politics and public life. He hints he may support a continental army movement but will not discuss his cabinet resignation or future plans in detail.
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Carrico Fine
Wihbwn
Garrison
C. Bretheouridae
Plate
War Department
Garricoti
Guard
Continental Army
Phon
House
Senate
Sherley
Kentucky
Fortificat
Hanesube Merial Titer
Segreiry Lane
Interior Department
Hoosevelt
Navy Department
Wilson
Garrivon
New York
Weepinoe
Breckinridge
White House
Justice Lamar
Supreme Bench
Bryan
Middle West
Spoik
Hig
Huey
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Theckinrhige
Lindley M. Clarkson
Arele
Mr. Garrison
Mrr. Bryan
New Jersey
Trey Gabe
Breckenridge
Tanwumed
Breckeoridee
Roi
Berlin Claims Bombs Wrecked Harbor Works
An official statement via Reuters reports that on February 6 bombs exploded near the harbor works at Ramewate south of the Thommen mouth. The British account says the damage was limited to windows. two women and one child were among those harmed.
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Sanday
Cornan Jeneral
Reuters
Pebrunny
Tietoiler
Ramewate
Thommen
Wrednesday
Etl
Tuan Lote
Virowietad
Taateris
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