Fight Over Ship Bill Breaks All Session Records
Washington reports that President Wilson planned a March 5 extra session if the ship purchase bill failed to pass in the current session. The Senate extended Monday’s session into the night, shattering previous continuous-session records as Norris and Kenyon signaled opposition to forcing passage, while cloture talk emerged.
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Wrehington
Prmiatent
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Senate
Seriator
Norris
Kenyon
Senator Norris
Penrose-Sullivan
Capitol Committee
Fire at Platte South Dakota Causes $30,000 Loss
A blaze in Platte South Dakota destroyed the opera house and power facilities at 3 o'clock in the morning. The property loss is estimated at $30,000 with extensive damage attributed to an early morning fire. No further details are clear due to the fragmentary report.
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Platte
S. D
B. D
Henry
Ina
Clothiers Fear Wool Famine Threat Looms
Des Moines February 10, 1930. Iowa retailers warned of a looming wool shortage tied to Germany's control of dye stuffs and dye supply. GAETHE THAMES HM WRY of Des Moines urged action at the state convention, stressing textile mills may face halved outputs if dye supplies falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Germany
Gaetehary Thames HM
Iowa Retail Clothiers
Kissed by chorus girl sparks $1400 suit in court
Washington February 10. Mason Griffin files suit in Herret Supreme Court claiming a kiss from a chorus girl at Casino theater caused mental pain and ridicule. Defendants listed include Southern States Producing Company of Philadelphia and Alan J. Bachrach proprietor of the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Taneq
Casino Theater
Herret Supreme Court
Mason Griffin
Southern States Producing Company
Philadelphia
Alan J. Bachrach
Borehuda
Griffin
Senate to study dry amendment in Iowa
Des Moines Feb 10 The Town Senate voted 40 to 18 to have the committee on suppression of intemperance report back with a resolution for submitting a constitutional amendment for state prohibition. An amendment shifts reporting duty to Friday. The chamber crowded with women and observers as temperance debates drew a large turnout.
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Des Moines
Town Senate
Senate
Wilson
Appanoose
House
Francis
Yeos—Allen
Arney
Balkema
Doe
Clarkson
Crist
Darrah
Doran
Enger
Fellows
Fleck
Forkett
Foster
Gillette
Grout
Helmer
Jones
Kimball
Laffer
Larrabee
Lindly
Nye
Parker
Perkins
Robinson
Taylor
Thomas
Whitmore
Nays
Caswell
Everameyer
Farr
Frailey
Greene
Hagemann
Heald
Henigbaum
Hilsinger
Jackson
Quicley
Savage
Des Moines Saloons Face Immediate Closure Deadline
Des Moines, In. February 10. Saloons face a six week extension request denied as hearing overruns the February 18 license expiration. Citizens report council insists licenses must expire and saloons close Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Prominent Detroit Cars Rep Injured By Window Jump
E N Taylor of Detroit Motor Car company, a Cedar Rapids social figure, leaped from a second story window at W J Mills home to avoid exposure. He crawled to a friend’s house, was taken home, and put under arrest. Mrs Mills jailed on adultery charge after Mills returned unexpectedly and found Taylor fleeing. Taylor and Mrs Mills have ties to Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapide
E. N. Taylor
Detroit Motor Car Company
W. J. Mills
Mills
Taylor
Mra. Milla
Milla
Dex Moines
Will Demand Death for German Raiders
London February 10 Lord Charles Beresford plans to ask Premier Asquith to declare German raiders attacking undefended spots as pirates. He proposes trials by court martial and public hanging for the murder of women and children, criticizing the government for continuing to treat raiders as honorable foes.
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London
Charles Beresford
Premier Asquith
House of Commons
Great Britain
Charles
Mayos Plan Million-Dollar Medical Research Fund
Minneapolis. Feb 9. Dr William Mayos and Charles H Mayos of Rochester propose a 1 000 000 foundation for medical research to be governed by the University of Minnesota board of regents. The fund would transfer income to Rochester research and University of Minnesota scholars. details await final arrangement. The plan was saved by university medical regents late last night.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William 4
Charles H. Maye
Rochester
University of Minnesota Board of Regents
University Medical Reegendy Board
T Lu
Ship Grounded Off Cape Hatteras Crew Rescued
The 16 000 ton schooner William H. Yerkes, from Kamaston Maine, ran aground on Frying Pan Shoals near Cape Hatteras early yesterday. Coast Guard reports indicate the crew was saved and the vessel remains in place under salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Chooner
Williamn H. Yerkes
Kamaston
Frying Paw Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Poe
Phrate Rock
Coast Guard
Curtail Use of Wireless Bans Private Messages
Authorities announce that German wireless communications are barred for all private messages. The directive extends to warships and related vessels, applying even to private transmissions in wartime contexts.
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Ag Ey i Handel
You &Certa
Guthorith
Aoa
U. and Steamer Sighted
A fragment notes a steamer sighting during February involving the Ameren Wilhelmina, a vessel reported in connection with Ge Germany trade. No further details available in the readable text.
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Ameren Wilhelmina
York A3
Wits
Isapblinn
Ge Germany
Tee Lisore
Packers Ordered to Pay Big Sums in Anti-Trust Ruling
Missouri Supreme Court finds Armour & Co. Swift & Co. St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Morrie & Co. Hammon Packing guilty of anti trust violations. Each fined 25000 dollars with payment due by March 11, 1915, to allow stay in Missouri. The ruling centers on a holding company tie to National Packing and price fixing across five firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
St. Louis
Hammon Packing Company
Morrie & Co
Missouri Supreme Court
Jh. F. Walker
Biair
Heel Trust
Major
Daniel Dillon
Armour, Morris and Swift
National Packing Company
Supreme Court
Zapatista Threat Grows Near Mexico City
Zapatista forces press toward Mexico City as diplomats seek guidance from home governments. Demonstrations surge amid Carranza currency nullifications and worsening food shortages heighten public anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zapatista
Mexico City
Carranza
Priest and Housemaid Found Dead at Lithuanian Church
In New Britain anon Feb The Rev Joseph Sebria of the Lithuanian church and the housekeeper at his rectory were found dead on church premises. Authorities consider it either murder or self inflicted. The priest had recently spoken of leaving the church. The rectory scene prompted an ongoing investigation.
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New Britain
Ann
Joseph Bsebria
Pricet
Exhumation Considered in Mors Case in Yonkers
Investigation into Frederick Mors claim he killed eight inmates at the German Odd Fellows home shifts to whether three alleged victims should be exhumed. Authorities require corroborating evidence before any exhumation. Dr. B M Gregory at Bellevue Hospital to assess Mors mental state amid reports of a deadly powder found in his effects.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Frederick Mors
Odd Fellows
Valonport
Mors
B. M. Gregory
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Mora
Welsindun
Austrian Subjects Anxious To Desert War Report
London reports British press bureau notes growing desertion risk among Austro Hungarian troops. Professor Pares cites mixed loyalties across nationalities, with Hungarians and Bohemians among those wavering as Russians and Rumanians signal shifting attitudes. Mennonites aid as ambulance volunteers despite pacifist stance.
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London
Professor Pares
Valued Art Treasures Hidden in Caves Report
An article notes a drastic loss of major works from a famed collection. It says Raphael, da Vinci, and Holbein pieces are gone, with only a few Rembrandt and Rubens remain while much is moved underground amid a broader collapse of treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Louvre
Sis
Raphael
da Vi
Holbein
Remb
Auto racer dies in Sunday race
A motor car race tragedy left a driver dead after a collision Sunday. The deceased was identified as an unnamed entrant, connected to local racing circles and a nearby school community. No further details on the crash or the investigation were provided in the fragment.
Export Business Up to Normal in December 1914
December 1914 exports of U.S. manufactures regained the prior year level despite a 10 percent overall drop in finished goods. Notable gains occurred in commercial automobiles, cotton knit goods, woolen clothing, blankets, leather products, rubber boots and shoes, and zinc. Europe, France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, England, the Netherlands, Fraser, Nyland, and France emerged as key destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Europe
United States
France
United Kingdom
England
Denmark
Netherlands
Fraser
French say English allies move slowly
Paris dispatch cites British reluctance to enter fight and urges a broad education campaign to foster mutual understanding with England. The Times correspondent notes the upcoming visit of War Minister M. Auffey as a possible boost to Anglo French cooperation amid wartime strains.
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Lotden
Feb
Britain
Paris
Tinws
England
M. A. Uhlereate
Mennch
Lynewe
Ship bill battle tests Senate endurance in Washington
Washington reports a renewed all night Senate session over President Wilson's ship purchase bill with Republicans and insurgent Democrats dig in. Senator Reed seeks to compel attendance, while arrest proposals spark further debate as leaders warn of an extra session.
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Penrose
Senate
Ines
Kern
Wator Pletcher
Instructiona
Meana
Theo
Wilson
Mageny Lanter Underwood
Id. Baorecestative
Kilichia
Washington
Christer
White House
Congress
Reed
Lewis
Marshall
Lodge
Bryan
Florida
Norris
la Follette
Heed
Sali
Jones
Hristow
Colle
Aldrich
Burton
McCumber
Spoak
Fletcher
Kenyon
la Jollette
Jone
Ndianapolis
Ben Ute
White Horse
Leia Bes Herget
Eratic
Gilthie
Sonata
Abotunathew
Ppl
Bert
Monkhead
Borah
Aniden
Cuter
Goff
Khardwick
Billebs
Wowk
Feew
Chiven
Hamel
Sterling
Sutherland
Senter Dallinger
Revd
Vice Press
Hitchcock
Senate Chamber
Chamber
Wnt
Mitcheork
O'Gorman
New York
Senator O'Gorman
United States
Smoot
Omaha Consolidation Bill Passes Senate
The Omaha consolidation measure cleared the Senate after a day of heated debate over constitutional limits and proposed amendments. Lawmakers argued about a prohibition on secret caucuses and pressed for or against changes to the state constitution and senate rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Senate
Wilton warns on German sea actions amid U boat threat
President Wilson and officials weigh responses to German U boat practices and possible blockade. Deliberations focus on international action, Congressional limits, and seeking cooperation from central governments. Ambassadors study options as the United States considers next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wislington
Ameroin
Luwitania
Ehipe
Britain
Germany
Hieritins Deles
Wilson Galdtedaebh
Gerard Thef
Alesata Geren
Congress
Prsient Wilton
Shock to Pride Yet Lawful, Says Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian states that an act may be lawful without being expedient, reflecting on a contested decision affecting pride and humanity. It warns if merchants follow similar paths, it could undermine proto tion and provoke American disapproval amid tensions with Germany.
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Manchester Guardian
Lontun
Kol
Manchester
Nathan
Finley P. M. Appointed Receiver for Rumley Company
In Indianapolis Indiana February receivers appointed Finley P. M. as receiver for the Rumley company to operate the 600 aged book machinery manufacturer. Receivers certificates totaling 1 300 000 were authorized by the U S district court.
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Indixoapole
M. Rugley Company
Finley P. M . of
Thie
U Hed
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