Last Confederate General Simon Buckner Dies in Kentucky
Munfordsville Ky Jan 10 Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner elder statesman and Confederate lieutenant general dies at Jen Lily near Dor. Widow and kin will transport his body by special train to Frankfort for burial. Buckner once governor of Kentucky and Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1896. He served in Mexican and Civil Wars and died aged 80.
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Simon Bolivar Buckner
Jen Lily
Dore
Frankfort
Bucknn
Buckner
Simon Holivar Buckner
Fort Faleers
United States Army
Kentucky
Anma House
General Buckner
A. H. Buckner
Bucknera
England
Virginia
Della Clathorne
Richmond
County Conventions at Aberdeen and Charles Mix
Aberdeen saw a break as minority Democrats pressed for harmony but state party leader James E. Coffey rejected them. In Charles Mix County Republicans and Democrats staged lively nominations with Porter of Geddes winning Sheriff after several ballots and D. Lynch of Academy chosen on the Democratic side.
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Aberdeen
Brown County
State Central Committee
James E. Coffey
Lincoln
Senate
First State Savings Bank
J. L. Browne
Charles Mix County
Wagner
Porter
Geddes
D. Lynch
Academy
Primary nominating in Armour county town creates three cornered fight
In Armour on January 7 a county nominating primary drew attendance from both parties and factions. Democrats nominated a harmony ticket with no opposition while Republicans faced a split vote as majority and minority leaders failed to unify, leading to a three cornered contest.
Tonhomme County GOP and Democratic ticket names listed
The report lists Tonhomme County Republicans and Democrats for major offices. GOP nominees include Benator, Henjamin Bussey, John Holloman, Siegel Green, William Melurney, Bara Harber, EB Srodderd, BR Rob inson, W. W. French, J. L. Meighen, N.C. Berr. Democratic choices include Theo dore Herndl, William Lynn, Casper Steckler, Matt Welcher, J. J. Millus, Fred Falkinberg, Theodore Kolotasky, Stanley Kramer, G. W. Kliah mann, B H. Mumb for various posts such as treasurer, auditor, register of deeds, and schools superintendent.
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Tyndall
Tonhomme County
Benator
Henjamin Bussey
John Holloman
Siegel Green
William Melurney
Bara Harber
Dvoda
EB. Srodderd
Robinson
Fites
W. W. French
Local County Nominees Mostly Men Seek Third Terms
Pierre report notes that aside from one candidate for representative, most minority visican nominees in the county are men seeking a third term in office.
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Pierre
Note Furnishes Clue in Wheelock Case
Des Moines Iowa January coroner issues public note marked May claiming Hanker left their room with some men at midnight Monday. The signer provided contact means but later vanished, despite efforts to locate her. A handwriting expert judged the note genuine.
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Dea Moines
Jon
Wheelock
May
Hanker
Devlarva I
Sending Fifth Warship to Join British Squadron
Fragmentary report notes the Mirdtiah cruiser Baavs counterloped for service with the fourth cruiser squadron under Admiral Christopher Craddock. It says she is set to sail in January to join the British squadron in the West, bringing the force to five warships.
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Plymouth
Kog
Jan
Christopher Craddock
Sal
Werhead
Fire devastates New Orleans factory complex
A massive blaze gutted the International Wiatillog company plant and the United States Industrial Alcu firm in New Orleans. Authorities estimate total loss at more than 760,000 dollars as flames raged through the facilities.
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New Orleans
International
United States
Bandit Ralph Lopez Seen In Los Angeles
Los Angeles Jan 10 Ralph Lopez the Mexican outlaw who killed six men and escaped from Utah Apex mine in Bingham Utah was in Los Angeles yesterday and reported today to be in Compton ten miles south of here Information received at the sheriffs office did not reveal more than that he was seen on the street by a fellow countryman who once worked in the mine Deputies searched Compton without result
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Los Angeles
Col
Ralph Lopes
Ferris Ends Visit To Copper Strike District In Michigan
Governor Woodbridge Ferris left Houghton Michigan after meeting strikers and discussing evictions related to the copper strike. He urged patience and warned against executive action that could affect justice, while promising relief measures including doctor access for displaced families. Eviction cases and union officials debated shelter options as the state supreme court upheld a related decision.
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Vernor
Daniel Sullivan
Sullivan
Burcar
Halls of Commons
Winnamino
Refugees Flee Across Border in Mexican Turmoil
A flood of refugees from Ojinaga reaches Prealdio Texas amid Villa's looming assault on constitutionalist forces. Hed Crops and officers prepare to treat the wounded as families trek 67 miles to Murf Texas along a wind swept route. Mexican soldiers, wounded federales, and refugees share a stark border scene under night campfires.
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Prealdio
Tex
Ojinaga Tostiy
Villa la
Constitutionalista
Murfa
Rio Grande Valley
Exican
United States Army
Bryan Takes poke at Senate Minority
Chicago January 10 Secretary of State Harry Hopkins spoke at the Chicago real estate show addressing Provident Wilson as a leader and inspirer for the coming weeks. He argued a progressive president faces obstruction only from the Senate minority that can extend debate indefinitely. Hopkins said Wilson aligns with the needs of the moment and possesses qualities of a strong leader.
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Chicago
Hiryoyun
Catute Howe
Wilson
Ani
Irvin
Mises
Astor Estate Reappraisal Sets Value at 56 Million
New York January 7 The groan value of the estate of the late Col John Jacob Astor, a victim of the Titanic disaster, is 56,590,826 according to a reappraisement report released today. The reappraisal aims to fix the status of properties transferred by Astor to Madeline Fore Astor as an ante nuptial agreement.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Mra
Madeline
Astor li
Pellagra Hospital Receives $47000 Federal Funding
Washington January 7 Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to appropriate forty seven thousand dollars for a Pellagra hospital project at Seavellemals, Texas. The request aligns with federal efforts to expand public health facilities.
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Washington
Berlin Tragedies Claim Eleven Lives In Grim Duo
At Herlin on January 10 two murder suicides left eleven dead in Boldau East Prussia. A family of four adults and five children died in their home by throat slitting and gas as a man suspected in the Vindenow incident was found dead with his head severed. Authorities believe parents killed the children and then themselves.
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Herlin
Boldau
Ovinge
East Pruwia
Blamore
al Holdau
Omaha Yankton cutoff hope fades as business men push talk
Mitchell and Omaha business leaders press Milwaukee Road officials to build the long discussed Omaha to Yankton cutoff. They plan to send a delegation to Chicago to present the case to President Forling, but promise looks unlikely. A recent interview with the Milwaukee president tempered hopes, stating the line is not contemplated soon.
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Onatin
Mitchell
Milwaukee Road
Omaha
Yankton
Chicago
Farting
South Dakota
Mitchell Hualnees
Milwaukee
Forling
Panera
Imports of Food Stuffs Increase in November Trade
Washington reports November food imports rose sharply from the previous year and surpassed October. Fresh beef nearly doubled to 10,856,616 pounds with most from England via New York and Boston. Cattle imports reached 127,118 head valued at 3.406 million, while wheat and flour imports rose and potatoes totaled 704,863 bushels.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Department of Commerce
O Park
England
New York
Boston
Canada
Chicago
Hoxton
Pacific Coast
Australia
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Argentine
Wan Alee
Eta
Ncarnss
Five Men Drown When Boat Sinks Near Old Point Comfort
Five sailors of the flagship Wyoming crew drowned when a large Nagahip freight cutter swamped in heavy seas off Old Point Comfort Virginia. Sixteen aboard. eleven rescued by a tug. H. Quinn carried away by current was saved at a buoy. three bodies recovered later from the Wyoming.
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Old Point Comfort
Wyoming
H. Quinn
Chesapeake Bay
Quinn
Hampton Noady
Ahe
Avon
Tare
Bonte
After 25 Years Body Will Be Buried Today
Lenwvenworth Kansas narrator reports the burial service for Patty Purcell Caldwell the daughter of former United States Senator Caldwell of Kansas who on her deathbed requested burial with a parent. The casket will be laid with that of her mother Mrs Pace Caldwell in a double grave this afternoon.
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Lenwvenworth
Kanan
Patty Purcell Caldwell
United States
Caldwell
Kanaas
Pace Caldwell
Castaways Rescued After Perilous Trip
Avtoria Que. The German bark Evibok arrived from Bante Howie Mea with Captain W Murnters his wife and two daughters and a crewman. They left the burning ship Hot tle Abbey at sea on December 38 last after her coal cargo ignited. After three days in a lifeboat the castaways were picked up by the bilbel.
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Bante Howie
W. Murnters
Hottle Abbey
Six Arrests After San Francisco Riot Reported
Six arrests followed a San Francisco riot as Plain clothes officers clashed with crowds. The scene outside the Hall of Justice drew unemployed men and police in uniforms, with a tense effort to prevent further disorder and possible intervention by authorities.
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San Francisco
Cal
Janu
Hall of Justice
Dole
National Conference on Race Betterment Opens
A discussion program on declining birth rates and healthier society opened at the National Conference on Race Betterment. Leaders from New York, Newark, and Cornell urged improvements in sanitation, agriculture, education, housing, and moral training to balance longer lifespans with stronger generations.
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Rattie Creek
Michi
Jan
Scan
Stephen Smith
R. EK. Rittenhouse
J. McKeen
New York
Frederick L
First National Bank of Pensacola Fails to Open
The First National Bank of Pensacola did not open for business today as withdrawals by depositors increased concerns. Crow Rudolph & Co of Liverpool reportedly loaned about 200,000 to the bank, while other local banks remained unaffected. The comptroller of the currency sent a bank examiner to Pensacola to investigate, with the latest reports showing 600,000 capital and 1,949,782 in deposits.
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Fis
Nationa Bank of Pensacola
Crow, Rudolph & Co
Liverpool Lumber Mal Ie
Fla
Washington
PD. C
Pensacola
First National Bank of Pensacola
Treasury Department
Banks Ban Stock Purchases in New Reserve Banks
Dee Moines Iowa June state authorities ruled that bankers cannot buy stock in new reserve banks under the currency law. Iowa law bars banks from owning stock in other banks and requires permissions be granted only under present statutes.
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Dee Moines
Jun
Bleakley
Lowa
Atate Banka
Norris to Propose Great Dam Project in Washington
Senator Norris will introduce a bill in the Senate on Monday to develop a large dam and power project on the Yenonac river near Washington. It carries a $15,000,000 appropriation to provide additional water for Washington and power to light all public buildings and streets. The dam will be built near the historic Chalp bridge.
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Washington
LD. C
Benster Norrie
Senate
Yenomac River
Chalp Bridge
Texan Carries Three Millions in Change Heist
A Houston bank money transport was robbed while en route to Chicago. F. S. Davison, Houston chief of police, reported the bold theft occurred as the courier carried millions in currency. Authorities described the incident as a high value loss with urgent investigation underway.
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TEXAN
St. Howls
Davison
Houston
Chicago
Passengers Held Aboard Typhus Ship Rome Arrives
Two hundred fifty immigrants from Turkey and Syria were removed from the ship Rome on arrival in New York and sent to Hoffman Island for observation after a typhus case broke out during the voyage from Marseilles. Thirty others with high temperatures were to remain for 14 days under health officer Dr. J. J. O’Connell’s supervision. this marks the port’s first typhus incident in some time.
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New York
Fabric Line Ateamer
Rome
Hoffman
Ehip
Marseilles
J. J. O'Connell
Army and Navy to Stage Large Joint War Game
Washington, Jan. The army and navy plan a major joint war game off the New England coast. General Mills and Brig. Gen. Daniels discuss militia participation and the Mexican border troops. War college is drafting plans awaiting congressional funding this session.
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Washington
Ond
New England
Bseere Daniels
General Mills
Division of Militia Affairs
War College
Congress
Milla
Matrimonial Bureau Swindlers Guilty in Indiana Case
Emma and Lauree Farris, along with Lauree’s husband, were indicted by a federal jury in Indianapolis for running a fake matrimonial bureau. Emma and Lauree pleaded guilty, with suspended sentences. Lauree’s photos and letters allegedly led to engagements with more than 50 men.
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Serennapolis
Ind
Emma
An Farris
A. B. Anderson
United States District Court
Farris
Lauree Farris
Hei Ts
Wounded robber shot by his pal in crime
In Portland Oregon an unidentified burglar was killed after a fight in a dark bedroom at A A Hatcher's home. The wounded man was shot twice in the body by Hatcher and a companion then shot him in the head to ensure death before police could learn details.
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Portland
Ore
A. A. Hatcher
Hatcher
Monument to Andrew Jackson Planned in Nashville
A movement to raise a 1,000,000 monument in Nashville for Gen. Andrew Jackson, hero of New Orleans and seventh U S president, will be launched at a banquet. The effort follows Jackson's 99th anniversary defeat of trained British forces and marks a memorial for his memory. The plan calls for a memorial association and a national tribute with city and state backing.
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Nashville
Tenn
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
United States
Jackson
England
Wilson
Memorial Association
Aek
Consumer blamed for cost of living
New York January 9 the executive policy is accused of driving up prices for eggs meat and goods. Bd Westerfield chairman argues retailers and national association members blame the consumer for the high cost of living while noting foreigners lessen spending in many neighborhoods.
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New York
Aaron Association
Chicago
Bd Westerfield
The
National Association
Union Pacific approves plan for Lilmore & Ohio stock payout
New York reports the Union Pacific board approved on Tuesday a plan to distribute to common stockholders $82,000,000 par value Lilmore and Ohio stock plus cash. The common dividend is raised from 10 to an unspecified rate. Distribution is set for April 1 to shareholders of record March 3.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Today
Ronds
Union Pacific to Disburse Stock
Union Pacific announces a plan to distribute Baltimore & Ohio stock to its holders with a cash element of $3 per share. The distribution equates to a 3 percent extra dividend based on current Baltimore & Ohio stock values. The executive committee will present the proposal to the board of directors meeting on Thursday.
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Chicago, Jr
Hblame
Union Pacific Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Board of Directors
Alan
Guilty Verdict Reported in Westminister Riot Case
A jury in Westminster returns a guilty verdict after hours of deliberation in the United Mine Workers of America riot case. The defendant faced charges tied to strikes and violence in a local mining town. Local officials and court records indicate a forthcoming sentencing date.
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Westminster
B.C
Joe E . Oncaniaes
United Mine of America
Etrikes
Wisconsin probes social evil problem in state institutions
An official inquiry in Wisconsin examined social evil factors in reform schools and the wages of girls. John Brindley, a La Crosse county judge, urged parole over confinement, citing successful outcomes, and noted no cases before him arising from low wages of female workers.
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oaCeoane
Win
Wisconsin
Deceived Wife Slays Man Then Kills Self in Double Tragedy
In Los Angeles on January 10 a wife, Mrs. Mary Graves Cox, kills her husband attorney and realty agent William Melton and then shoots her daughter Florence and herself. Police say Melton’s inability to marry Cox sparked the fatal act after Cox learned of a rival Mrs. Mockton.
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Cal
Wm. Melton
Mary Graves Cox
Florence
Ier
Melton
Cox
Re. Melton
Nee Bors
Mockton
Rebels Closing In On Ojinaga Again
Presidio Texas dispatch reports Gen. Francisco Villa's constitutionalistas slowly closing on Ojinaga for a renewed attack. Rebels await more ammunition as town remains quiet and federal garrison braces for resistance.
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Presidio
Tex
Franfiscn Villa
Constitutionalista Today
Garvana
Border Country Overrun With Diseased Mexicans
Miss Mabel T. Boardman of the Red Cross presented to National Director Bicknell in Laredo Texas for aid. Messages from Marfa Texas say the town is overwhelmed by Mexican refugees from Odinga, poverty stricken and ill with disease. Smallpox has appeared at Presidio, the nearest border town, and local authorities cannot cope.
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Washington
Mabel T. Boardman
The
Red Cross
Bicknell
Laredo
Tex
Marfa
R. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Odinga
Presidio
Mexico to coin chicken feed money to ease small change
Mexico City reports the government will coin and distribute half peso coins worth 25 cents to 290,000 weekly. The move aims to ease difficulties from a shortage of small change and circulate more currency.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Wilson Reassured On Mexico Policy By Lind Report
Washington dispatch reports that after a conference aboard the cruiser Chester President Wilson and John Lind heard Lind express belief that the waiting policy toward Mexico would succeed. The president was said to be pleased with the report from his personal representative.
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Washington
Wilson
John Lind
Chester
China Plans Coup to Seize Mongolia
Chinese officials, citing St. Petersburg reports that Russia will not back the Kutuktu, plan to act to secure the region between the great wall and the Gobi desert. Kalgan and four other towns would be opened on treaty ports to attract foreign interest and deter Russian interference.
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St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Inner Mongolia
Great Wall
Gobi Desert
Kalgan
String of Brazilian banks involved in failure
Sao Paulo on January 10 reports the failure of the incorporators company of Sao Paulo. The failure involves 46 banks in key towns across the state. The banks affected were founded by the Incorporadoras company with several foreign banks named as principal creditors.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Incorporators Company of
Upaulo
Incorporadoras Company
Wilson improves in health and mind in report
Washington report notes Wilson has improved in health and mind. A proposed bill by Senator Robinson would place all Indian affairs under an Independent bureau led by the commissioner, removing the Interior Department from Indian management. The bureau head would earn about $7,600 a year with potential to grow into a cabinet department.
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Cuto Kl
Ndéiay
Iowa
Hobinson
Arkansas
Vomimolu Seoner
Interior Department
Bella
Chile Won't Sell Warships to Greece or Others
In Valparaiso on January 16, the government stated it will not sell the dreadnought battleships to Greece or any other country. Several powers are reported ready to buy, but Chile asserts no sale will be made.
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Chile
Greece
England
Uncle Joe Improves After Illness in Dapvilio
Joseph G. Cannon, former speaker of the National House, continues to recover from a cold at his home in Dapvilio. He felt slightly better but may not venture downtown today if weather allows, remaining largely confined to bed.
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Dapvilio
Jil
Joseph G. Cannon
National House of Representatives
Anno Hue
Beam
Female Diogenes on Futile Quest in Albany
Albany reports the suffragist Rosalie Jones and a band arriving with a lantern in the New York capital. She asks Governor Glynn for an honest man as a vote for women lingers. The governor who was reluctant finally accepts the badges after pressure from the women and Tierney.
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Albany
N. Y
Jan
Glynn
Mine Jones
Marge Oyneh
Huttes
Jones
Frank
Frank Tierney
Tierney
Not So Green As I Look Sec McAdoo Says He Is Not Green
New York January 8 News service reports that Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston chaired the committee on the nation’s new banking system. Hearings wrapped up as financiers led by J P T George F Baker pressed for a large strong reserve bank. McAdoo departed for Boston and, when asked if he was impressed by the New York argument, replied I hope that I am not as green as I look.
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McAdon
Houston
J.P. T. George F. Baker
Reserve Bank
Aise
McAdoo
Boston
Seid
Dancing to Aid Suffraget Cause in New York
New York January 9 The New York Woman suffrage party unveils dance campaigns to aid votes for women. Mrs James L Laidlaw chair says dances will encourage parental support and children participation. The 1914 slogan aims for concentration for 20 months and victory in 1916.
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New York
Fear of Anger Linked to Kidney Trouble Says Harvard Doctor
At Harvard Medical School Walter B Cannon argues fear and anger can trigger kidney disease in survivors of great disasters. He cites past events where emotional stress preceded kidney failures and warns such reactions may be fatal in extreme cases.
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Reaton
Walter B. Canno
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Cannon
Arrogant officers face sentences in Zabern case
Trassburg Germany January 9 prosecutors proposed “Very Merit sentences” for German officers in the Zabern Incident trials. Col Vom Reuter would be sent to sell for seven days for wrongful imprisonment. Lt Behad for three years for assault. Other charges dropped. Verd ict due January 10, same day as appeal of Lieut Aaron Von Forstnes who received 43 days for sobering crippled mechanic.
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Germany
Zabern
Col
Vom Reuter
Ninetyninth Infantry
Behad
Unsault
Aaron von Forstnes
Chautauqua Salute Dispenser Of Colds Ban Drawn
A noted chautauqua salute is targeted as a distributor of colds influenza and tuberculosis. Revolutions condemning handkerchief use at gatherings were presented to the public health service and to tuberculosis prevention organizations by local groups.
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Washington, DD
Public Health Service
Disturbance in Haiti of Little Consequence
Washington dispatch notes a disturbance in Haiti’s interior combining two small inland places and soon to be suppressed. Ulrich Lavivier, Haitian minister, told acting Moore that calm prevailed and that President Oreste enjoys broad national support.
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Haiti
Washington, D. C
Hualtl
Ulrich Lavivier
State Department
Moore
Oreste
O Shonessy to Meet Special Envoy Lind
Fragmentary notes describe O Shonessy and Special Envoy Lind preparing for discussions linked to a conference on an unknown topic. The text references President Wilson, John, and Chester, with uncertain details about the meeting’s purpose and participants.
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Shonessy
Lind
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