Chinese Statesman Choo Ping-Chun Dies From Poison
Gen Choo Ping-Chun, military governor of Chi Li and former premier under Yuan Shi Kal, died after a sudden poisoning in Tien Tain. A native of Ho Nan, he rose from a local prefect to Interior Minister and later premier before stepping down in 1912. The death occurred late last night after a brief illness.
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Yuan Shi Kal
Chi-Li
Ministry of the Interior
van Shi Kal
National Council
Nanking
Ex Bandit Villa Dictator Now in Northern Mexico
Washington reports that the US raised a demand for punishment for those who killed American citizen Clemente Vergara near Hidalgo. In Chihuahua Mexican authorities discuss Villa’s delay and the growing power of his self styled dictatorship as federal forces bolster defenses toward Torreon.
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Villa
Mexico
Chihuahua
Max
Torreon
Francisco Villa
Ita
Delief
Con
Benfugio Velasco
Vililn
Villa Rowall
Bla
Dias
Carranza
Bonora
Cleonernalarranga
Chiltan
Friends press for reason for Vergara hanging in Mexico
Friends of Clemente Vergara say American consular reports and his brother in law's observations at the Hidalgo ranch show the executioners acted unethically and demand accountability and restitution.
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Laredo
Tex
Clemente Vergara
Garrett
Vergara
J. Hill
Bear Hidalgo
Mex
Boston Negroes Join African Colony Move Sparks Mass Debate
Poston Oklahoma recruiter for Alfred Goasies San proposes African migration plan. Carret of Voley states over 100 Boston Black residents sign on, while critics warn about coercion and social backlash. The report notes tensions in the Oklahoma incident and a restaurant incident in the Black quarter.
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Poston
Carret
Voley
Okla
Alfred Goasies San
Africa
Viclares
la Oklahoma
Esiaklianad
Negro Quarter
Kroeber Calls Eugenics Movement a Joke at Berkeley Lecture
Professor A. L. Kroeber of the University of California anthropology department told a Berkeley audience that eugenics is a joke and not a serious movement. The Feb 7 lecture dismissed the movement as an error in modern thought and noted public concerns over its implications.
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Herkeley
Cal
Mrol. A. I Kroeber
Anthropology Department
University of California
Congress May Guild Federal University
Washington February 14 Edmond J Ames president of the University of Timnelt argues before the Meuse committee for a national university to be run by a presidentially appointed board of trustees. He contends private and public control should not be mixed and asserts such a university would advance American education. President Janer and President Jones debate the timing and impact of a federal national university in Washington.
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Washington
Edmond J. Ames
University of
Jones
Iowa Reform Report Proposes Unified Finance and Public Safety
Des Moines February 28 report from the committee on retrenchment and reform of the Thirty-First General Assembly outlines a sweeping plan for Iowa. It calls for a centralized executive council, merged auditor and treasurer into a finance department, merged secretary of state and attorney general into a legal department, and seven department captions including public safety and education. It envisions one statewide court system, elected chief justice, and judges nominated by the chief justice with Senate ratification, plus reduced clerks and doorkeepers to cut costs. The report cites annual savings around forty nine thousand dollars and notes additional savings from new purchasing and accounting methods.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State House
Towa
Cime
General Assembly
Executive Council
Pan
Auditor
Finance Department
Secretary of
Legal Department
Activitien
Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
Blic Works
Public Safety Public Health
Education and Charities and Corrections
Department of Public Safety
Sinto
Winterate
Olin
Otter
Atate Hrary
Judicial Department
Senate
Judes
Mocumionem
Eeceen
Trunk Factory Threatens General Strike in St Louis
J. Lewis reports a threatened wide strike by trunk takers in St Louis as workers demand recognition of their newly formed union affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World. About 1,000 workers may walk out today, ending days of halted production across one of the city’s three factories.
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J. Lewis
Bt. Loukas
Oriental Attack Sparks Cross Border Riot Provisions
Nogales Sonora February 37 anti China demonstrations in Canned Sonora prompted officials to plan special border dispensations. If further anti foreign riots occur, new immigration policies may be enacted to protect Chinese and other foreigners along the border into the United States.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Canned
de Trata
United States
Budgeting Reform Proposed in Finance Department Plan
A fragmented narrative outlines a proposed budget system for the finance department. It discusses elevator needs, clerical staffing costs, and potential savings from centralized references, framing budgeting as an administrative control tool akin to continental models.
Rush to Rescue of Postmaster General in Parcel Post Debate
Washington February 28 Amendments to the post office bill were rejected by the Senate 44 to 24 removing power to lower postal rates and regulate parcel post. Bankhead amendment opposing a further parcel post weight increase failed 28 to 27.
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Washington
Post Office
Senate
Bankhead
Washington Judge Faces Charge for Irregularities
Washington February 27 Petitions allege irregularities and misconduct by Justice Daniel T. Wright of the Alm district supreme court. The matter stems from his contempt sentences of labor leaders Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. Wade J Cooper president of two savings banks filed the petition with President Wilson.
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Washington
Daniel T. Wright
Almtrict Supreme Court
Samuel Gompora
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Witwon
Wade J. Cooper
Jornal Savings
Wright
Coopers Banks
Burleson Attacked For Extending Parcel Post
Washington D C February 27 Criticism of Postmaster General Burlesons action in abolishing the 60 mile parcel rent zones and extending service rates to territory within the 150 mile zones blocked passage of the post office appropriation bill in the Senate Senators Bryan and Bristow led the attack the latter questioning other senators as to whether they regarded the votes as fair to the prices having the short haul The American people have benefited from the postmaster generals changes said Senator Vardaman and any way no system to perfect Senator Williams disagreed with his colleague and declared the express companies would not be permitted for a minute to discriminate against the short haul as the government was doing Oh the express companies soaked them both on the short and long haul when they had a chance Interrupted Senator Lane
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Post Office
Senate
Bryan
Bristow
Vardaman
Williams
Senator Lane
11 Inch Snow Grips South Carolina Towns
In Columbia and surrounding areas snow reached 11.7 inches surpassing local records. Schools closed, transit halted, and many residents were snowbound. The storm marked the heaviest fall in 20 years across the state with lighter accumulations noted in Mason Georgia and Augusta and Savannah. Elsewhere Louisiana and Mississippi reported mixed traces to several inches as Gulf temperatures hovered near freezing.
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Mbia
D. C
Columbia
Mason
Augusta
Savannah
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleana
Mobile
Gulf Points
Noted murderess Kate Edwards released from jail
Reading Pa. March 25 near 60 year old Kate Edwards who was convicted of first degree murder in 1901 and sentenced to be hanged was pardoned by Governor Tener and secretly released from Lackawanna jail She believed she would be sent to Philadelphia for care She and a Black accomplice were arrested for battering the husband to death and a later confession cleared the man She had children living in various states and petitions protested her execution for years.
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Reading
Kate Edwards
Herks County
Tener
William A. Stone
Harry K. Thin
New York State
New Baeshire
Pennypacker
Stuart
Sho
Tifa
Philadelphia
Mwarde
Edwards
Man Arrested After Kicking Deputy Assessor in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa February 27 W A McCullum was arrested on an indictment charging him with resisting an officer after he kicked out B O Hanger deputy assessor when the latter called at his place of business The incident occurred during an official visit by the assessor to McCullums premises.
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Des Moines
Thecause
B. O. Hanger
W. A. McCullum
Senate Leaks Spark Bid to Punish Publication
Washington reports reveal a push in the Senate to punish publication of executive proceedings and leaks. Senator Kenyon denounced secret handling of executive business and warned that even reporters could face trial, declaring public indignation would purge executive sessions.
Only Slight Clue to State House Bandits
Des Moines Iowa Feb 27 Only one slight clue to the men who tried to rob the state treasury until Tuesday night was obtained by police today A woman who conducts a case reported a waiter with a suspicious telephone conversation Wednesday morning grew excited and hurried out never returning Police have a good description of this man Officials are dark on other details The executive council will probably offer a reward at the semi monthly meeting tomorrow.
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Des Moines
State Treasury
Executive Council
Offer for Chicago Club Withdrawn
Chicago February 27 The Behan syndicate has withdrawn its bid for controlling stock in the Chicago National League club after discussions with Charles P Taft and clients. The group said the stock control and franchise are not worth more than 500000 under current conditions, and that the offer of 750000 for a majority share is more than it would pay now.
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Chicago
Behan
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Louis J. Hehan
Taft
Ita
Alleged Election Jugglers Acquitted in 1912 Vote
Chicago February 27 Five election officials accused of falsifying tally sheets in the November 1912 election were found not guilty by a jury. The defendants included two Democratic judges of election a Democratic committeeman a Republican judge of election and a Republican clerk. Grand juries investigated the alleged fraud tied to municipal candidates.
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Chicago
Nevins
King George Receives Cheerful Welcome at London Ball Game
London on February 27 witnessed a royal greeting as King George arrived at Chelsea football ground to view a exhibition baseball game between New York and Chicago teams. Walter Hines Page led the embassy party with officials and players from both sides bowing and shaking hands. Around 6,000 to 6,900 spectators, including Earl of Lonsdale and Baron Desborough, watched a lively match ended 8 to 6 in favor of Chicago.
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London
Baseball Tenue
King George
Cheltea
New York
Chieneo
Royal
Hurtale
Royal Sporsman
Walter Hines Page
United Blites
Charles Comleky
John Methaw
Joseph Farrell
James J. Callahan
Earl of Lonsdale
Baron Desborough
Chicago
Moonshine Still Found In Barracks At Leavenworth
Captain Charles Knox of Company M at the Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth Kansas uncovered a basement still producing white mule. James Hunster, a company member, had rigged oil cans and rubber hoses to distill liquor selling at five cents a drink to fellow veterans, draining pension funds and undermining discipline.
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Leavenworth
Kun
Charles Knox
Captain Knox
James Hunster
Both Sides Accused of Firing First Shot in Ludlow Clash
In a congressional hearing on the Ludlow incident, witnesses for coal operators claim the strikers fired first during the October 7 clash between guards in an automobile and tent colony pickets. Operators' witnesses identify the gunfire as from the strikers, while miners’ counsel push to prove strikers opened fire before guards. Names linked to the car include Walter Belk G W Blitcher J A Laurson R G Holt J Chapin and W Watson.
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Trinidad
Colo
Tech
Colorado
Congressional
Ludlow
Walter Belk
G. W. Blitcher
J. A. Laurson
R. G. Holt
Dolagua
N. J. Chapin
Victor American Fuel Company
W. Watson
Department favors unscrambling plan
Washington February 27 plans by which American Telephone and Telegraph will dispose of 29 million Western Union Telegraph stock through Kuhn Loch and Co as underwriters have been approved by the department of Justice. The stock will be transferred soon and the underwriters will sell to parties other than AT&T to separate the two concerns as requested by Attorney General McReynolds.
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Washington
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph
Kuhn, Loch & Co
New York
Department of Justice
Western Union
McReynolds
Slayers of Rosenthal Ordered Electrocuted
Albany N Y Feb 17 Gyp the Blood Letty Louie Whitey Lewis and Page Frank the gunmen jointly convicted with former Police Lieutenant Hecker for the murder of Hernan Rosenthal the gambler will be electrocuted during the week beginning April 13. The date was fixed by the court of appeals today when the judges signed the four death warrants. The exercise of executive clemency by Governor Glynn now is all that can prevent the death of the gunmen. No appeals for pardons have been received by the governor.
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Albany
Gyp the Blood
Letty Louie
Whitey Lewis
Page Frank
Pollece
Hecker
Hernan Rosenthal
Wambler
Court of Appeals
Glynn
Strike Investigators Enter Mines In Copper Strike
Hancock Mich Feb 27 Four of the five members of the congressional committee investigating the copper strike are expected to don overalls and jumpers today and descend into several mines affected by the stoppage Representative Taylor of Arkansas said he would remain above ground.
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Congressional Committee
Aylor
Arkan
Folk Will Accept New Federal Post
Washington reports that Jowepl W. Folk, former governor of Milas and solicitor of the state department, accepted the new post of chief counsel for the interstate commission with a salary of $10,000. The position does not require presidential nomination or Senate confirmation.
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FOLK
Washington
Jowepl W. Folk
Milas
Toad Panwbesbhy
Intertate
Fire destroys Massachusetts masex garage killing workers
In Lynn Massachusetts on February 26 a massive garage fire consumed about 100 motor cars, inflicting an estimated 300000 in losses. Stephen Athus an employee is reported missing as a large explosion seriously injures twelve firemen.
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Lynn
Mass
Masex
Stephen Athus
Notable Pacific Coast Sports Writer Stricken With Illness
San Francisco reports W. W. Naughton, esteemed sports writer on the Pacific coast, was stricken with heart disease early today and admitted to a hospital. Recovery prospects were described as uncertain by later accounts.
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San Francisco
W. W. Naughton
Pacific Coast
Hla Chasom
Ball magnate dies in St. Louis at 43
Big Louis Missouri February 26 Glacy Crawford part owner of the St Louis National League baseball club died at his home today from a throat affliction. He was 43 years old.
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Big Louis
Cglacy Crawford
St. Louia
Noted Grand Opera Star Dies Suddenl y
New York February 26 Putnam Griswold American bass and Metropolitan Opera Company member died in a private sanatorium after complications from an appendectomy on February 10 He was born in Minneapolis in 1876 and first starred in London in 1901 He was a favorite in Berlin and was twice decorated by the Kaiser who heard him at the palace His death comes as he was considered at the height of his operatic career.
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New York
Putnam Griswold
Metropolian Opera Company
Ariewold
Minneapolis
London
Berlin
Palace
Fire destroys prison hospital at Ft Vincent De Paul
A fire at the Ft Vincent De Paul penitentiary near Montreal damaged the hospital annex and surgical rooms. Patients were moved safely to the main building while 359 prisoners remained aboard the state institution outside Montreal.
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Pomerene
Montreal
Ft. Vincent de Paul
England May Deport American Suffraget
London reports a writed writ in Erith government to deport Missiel Mimerson amid alleged outrages connected to Dickson Meh. Home Secretary Michael Meientua answered in Parliament noting if Miss Tanerion commits another offense bringing her under the act, the court may be asked for recommencement of her repulsion.
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London
Erith
Misselie Mimerson
Dickson
Mighoald Meientua
Ld Wanewer
Danione
Sugar tariff may never be removed
Washington reports debate on whether a sugar tariff clause allowing free sugar could ever take effect. Some lawmakers say the provision may be blocked in court or amended before it could operate. A senator predicts the tariff will be kept with duty as treasury revenue needs rise.
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Washington
Rossi
Cveur
Treasury
Becker to leave death cell today
Ossining New York February 27 The last day of Charles Becker in Sing Sing death house was brightened by a visit from his wife After her mothers funeral she learned of his successful appeal for a new trial Becker planned to pursue those responsible for Herman Rosenthal murder While awaiting disposition he hoped to help expose the real culprits and then consider returning to police work or another line of work The four men sentenced with him faced similar disappointment over lost chances for new trials
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Ossining
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Hermother
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
New York Police Leutenant
Named to Succeed Late Senator Bacon
Atlanta Georgia February 27 W S West of Valdosta was appointed by Governor Slayton to succeed the late Senator Bacon as United States senator from Georgia. He will serve until November when a state election will be held. West is a 66 year old lawyer and former state legislator who was a delegate at large to the Democratic national convention at Denver in 1908.
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West
Valdosta
Slayton
Bacon
Georgia
Denver
Senate
Marion County
Flying Squadron of America Formed for Nationwide Prohibition
Indianapolis announces a new national prohibition movement named the Flying Squadron of America. Led by former Indiana governor J Frank Hanly, the group will operate independently of parties or special interests. It plans countrywide campaigns lasting about three days in major cities and capitals.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Flying Squadron of America
I T
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Noyes to Join Princeton as Visiting English Professor
New York February 27 Alfred Noyes English poet now touring the United States for world peace has been asked to join Princeton University faculty and is said to have accepted. Trustees may sanction the election at their April meeting. The role described is a visiting professorship with lectures on modern English literature.
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New York
Alfred Noyes
Princeton University
Noyes
Noted Chicago political figure deemed insane in ballot box case
Joseph C. Mackin a prominent Chicago Illinois politician was found insane by the county court and ordered committed after a ballot box stuffing trial involving several well known men.
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Chicago
Joseph C. Mackin
Walking to Win Bet Ends in Fatal Drift
Poughkeepsie February 27 A chauffeur named Frank Casey who bet he could walk three miles in an hour through deep snow from his home to Virnwent Astor's villa in Rhinebeck was found dead last night after collapsing in a snow drift halfway the distance.
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Poughkeepale
Frank Casey
Virnwent Astor
Rhinebeck
Wa Anow Drift
Treaty in Favor Likely For Hague Peace Commission
London reports the draft treaty establishing a Hague peace commission, submitted by the United States, is generally acceptable to Britain. Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey said the treaty must be considered with self governing dominions and special provisions needed for them.
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London
the Hague
Great Britain
United States
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Suspended sentence for abandoning baby
Ales Hofler of Portsmouth pleaded guilty to abandoning a day-old baby along the Missouri river last December. He was sentenced to five years in the state reformator y, but the sentence was suspended to curb bad behavior. Mrs Hofler, indicted jointly, had the charge dismissed. The baby remains in care of authorities.
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Councl Blume
Ales Hiefler
Portsmouth
Missouri River
Hofler
Jolmlly
Tax Officials Rush to Count Incomes in New York Area
New York and surrounding counties in New York and New Jersey face a deadline as collectors estimate that about 95,000 to 400,000 taxable incomes have been reported. The effort covers Greater New York, Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island, and northern New Jersey towns including Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Paterson and Elizabeth, where residents file at their source.
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New York
Greater
Nassuu
Suffolk
Long Island
New Jersey
Newark
Jersey City
Hoboken
Paterson
Elizabeth
Feminist praise for brides who keep their maiden names
New York women claim the maiden name is a core possession and refuse to adopt husbands names after marriage. They argue identities in work and society rely on keeping their own names, comparing to male professional branding and earnings power.
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New York
William Behn
Faculty of Ethical Culture School
Mize
Susan Glasgow
George Cram Cooke
Mise Marie Te Montalvo
Harris Murray
Rodman
Henrietta Rodman
Henry Defrem
Natural Museum of History
Maceias
Mary Jones
John Smith
Dry ticket put through by women in Galesburg ward races
In Galesburg on February 21 the dry ticket carried all wards as 1,289 women voters chose alderman nominees. Voters will decide the saloon question on April 7.
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Galesburg
Ehty
Hill Meets Wilson and Talks Prosperity Policy
James J. Hill met with President Wilson in Washington on February 24 to discuss economic conditions. Hill voiced optimism about the prospects for prosperity and noted movement in policy discussions. He had been mentioned as a possible candidate for a federal reserve position as administration deliberations continue.
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James J. Hill
Wilson
Hil
Federal Reserve Band
Shelby County farmer hangs himself in barn
Local grain region tale reports a Shelby County farmer’s suicide by hanging in a barn. The readable text mentions a man linked to farm life, with unclear fragments about names and surrounding details, but confirms the fatal act and location.
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Shelby County
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