Chile and Argentina Celebrate Centennial of Battle of Chacabuco
In cities across Chile and Argentina celebrations mark the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Chacabuco. The clash in the Andes, led by Generals Jose de San Martin and Bernardo O’Higgins, opened the path to Santiago and pushed Spanish forces back toward Peru.
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Vitiago
Chile
Cipal
Chavauco
Andes
Argentina
Jose de San Martin
Bernardo O'Hi_ins
Santiago
Spain
Peru
Federal Grand Jury to Probe Paper Trade Conspiracy
Associated Press reports in Washington that a federal grand jury in New York is about to begin an investigation into possible criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade affecting the news print paper situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
International Bowling Association Championship Opens in St Paul
The annual IBA championship tournament opens in St Paul with many of the country’s top bowlers, featuring a strong field from Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Milwaukee, Des Moines, Omaha, Chicago, Sioux City, Duluth and Superior as the event runs through the week.
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St. Paul
Minn
Internation Bowling Association
Twin Cities
Winnipeg
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Omaha
Chicago
Sioux City
Duluth
Superior
Lincoln birthday celebration at Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gap Tenn Feb 10 A three day celebration opens at Lincoln Memorial University marking Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the college’s 20th anniversary. Leaders from public life discuss Lincoln’s life and views on social and political issues with papers and addresses. A Lincoln National Patriotic League will be formed to spread Americanism in colleges and churches.
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Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Lincoln Memorial University
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Lincoln National Patriotic League
Chicago's Six Day Grind at Dexter Park Pace Duel
Chicago braces for the third annual six day bicycle race at Dexter Park pavilion. Twelve two rider teams including McNamara and Vork Madden and Clark Cameron and Kaiser Willey and Carman Mitten and Spencer Linhart and De Baetes Hagin and Cory Drobach and Piercy Han ley and Lawrence will compete. Afternoon Berlin system sprints and two hours of night sprints will run daily through Saturday, forcing top effort most of every day.
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Chicago
Ill
Dexter Park
McNamara
Vork
Madden
Clark
Cameron
Kaiser
Willey
Carman
Mitten
Spencer
Linhart
de Baetes
Hagin
Cory
Drobach
Piercy
Hanley
Lawrence
Berlin
Germany Signals Move to Prevent War with United States
Washington reports that Germany is understood to have sent a communication to the United States proposing discussion of measures to avert war. The message, likely routed through Switzerland, notes Germany’s desire to keep peace despite severed diplomatic ties. It reportedly invites U S suggestions on possible steps to prevent conflict, without indicating changes to submarine warfare.
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Germany
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Organized peace movement prompts White House telegrams
Washington on February 10 reports thousands of telegrams from across the country urging steps to maintain peace. An organized movement appears to be taking shape as the Emergency Peace Federation plans a mass meeting in Washington Monday to push a referendum on war, following Bryan’s suggested line. Ambassador Gerard will depart Berlin for Zurich with staff and fifty American citizens, per Swiss legation dispatch. Shipping circles announce two American-flag freighters will sail to the European war zone, the Orleans and the Rochester, having clearance papers.
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Washington
White House
Emergency Peace Federation
Bryan
Lecvee
Gerard
Berlin
Zurich
Switzerland
Swiss Legatio
Berne
New York
Orleans
Oriental Navigation Company
Rochester
Kerr Steamship Company
Universal Training Bill Reported Favorably
Washington February 10 The universal military training bill was favorably reported today by the military affairs committee without comment. Two members reserved the right to submit minority reports.
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Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Fulton Weinert Title Bout Slated at Madison Square Garden
New York on Lincoln's birthday will feature a ten round heavyweight bout between Fred Fulton and Charley Weinert. The fight is set for Madison Square Garden under the management of Grant Huh Browne, the venue’s new boss.
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New York
Fred Fulton
Charley Weinert
Lincoln
Madison Square Garden
Grant Huh Browne
Wedding Unites Prominent Draper Taft Families in Boston
Boston February 10 two prominent families in national social and political life were joined in marriage as Miss Helen Howard Draper wed Walbridge Taft. The Draper lineage includes state and federal officials with connections to Gen Wilkth F Drase, ambassador to Italy, and Jessie Preston, a Southern social figure. Taft, son of Henry Waters Taft of New York and nephew of President William H. Taft, practices law in New York and recently ran for Congress in the 16th district as a Progressive and Republican candidate.
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Boston
Mass
Helen Howard Draper
Walbridge
Taft
Etype J . George Albert Draper
M Bette
Burts Py
Rasia Dreervor
Draper
Wilk
F. Drase
Italy
McKinley
Jessie Preston
Henry Waters Taft
New York
William H. Taft
Congress
British steamers sunk as war zone patrols continue
Lloyds in London reports the British steamers Wallington, Mantola and the Norwegian Soldakkon sunk with crew losses. In New York, Frederick VIII granted permission to carry Count von Bernstorff and party to a Scandinavian port. departure date not set.
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Theteamers
London
Lloyds
Wallington
Mantola
Soldakkon
New York
Frederick VIII
Copenhagen
Count von Bernstor
Statement of the Laredo National Bank
The record lists resources including loans and discounts bank building furniture and fixtures United States bonds other bonds and securities stock in Federal Reserve Bank cash and exchange totaling 1 075 271 20 dollars with no further context or dates provided.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank Cash and Exchange
Three Sailing Today
Three steamers, the British steamer Aroso and the Danish steamers Paris and another vessel, were reported sailing today from Newport News area as part of a maritime movement brief.
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Newport News
Aroso
Paris
Cuban Revolution Plot Reported in Cuba Today
Havana February 10 Aurelio Hevia secretary of the interior says authorities were advised of a plot against the government involving civil and military officials Several army officers have been arrested under the alleged plan to overthrow the government as reports reach the capital
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Havana
Aurelio Hevia
Cuban Republic
Diplomacy Lesson From a Seven Year Old
A humorous exchange shows a boy misusing the concept of diplomacy. He recounts rolling Johnny to his side before castor oil arrived, then returning before the other person entered, prompting a paternal joke about timing and tact.
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Johnny
Departure arranged for Count von Bernstorff to Norway
Washington February 10 arrangements are complete for the Wednesday departure of Count von Bernstorff and staff aboard the Frederick VIII for Christiania Norway. They sail from New York Tuesday night. Some German consuls will not accompany Bernstorff and will instead proceed to South and Central American points under German instructions.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Frederick VIII
Christiania
Norway
New York
Bernstorff
Planes Attack Seebrugge In Belgian Coast Town
The Tele graaf reports a fleet of aeroplanes attacked Seebrugge at dusk yesterday. German anti aircraft batteries fired 300 shells in an effort to repel the attackers.
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Seebrugge
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Verdun Front: German Artillery Stops French Attacks on Hill 304
Berlin reports on February 10 that German artillery repelled French attacks on Hill 304 along the Verdun front. Heavy shelling and active raiding occurred at multiple points along the line.
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Berlin
Verdun
All Information Withheld at New York Custom House
New York officials say all information on vessel clearances and names is being withheld on orders from Washington for the present at the customs house.
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New York
Custom House
Washington
British Attain Small Gains Amid Heavy Losses North Of Atre
Berlin reports heavy British losses in days of artillery and infantry fighting north of Atre. Germans evacuated Grandcourt village after destroying defenses, and British forces learned of the evacuation three days later.
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Berlin
Atre
Overseas
Grandcourt
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