Uninstructed Delegates Foreseen At Prohibition Convention
Associated Press reports from Dallas indicate many uninstructed delegates will go to the Fort Worth Prohibition convention next Saturday. Harris county is expected to send uninstructed delegates led by Tom Wall, with early results showing no clear favorite though Wall holds strength. Other leaders Mayes Lane Ball and Dr. Brooks are set to receive instructed counties scattered nationwide, with Bali sentiment later noted and Ramsey discussed at Cleburne.
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Senator Bacon Dies in Washington After Long Service
Prominent in national affairs Senator Augustus Octavius Bacon of Georgia died in a Washington hospital. Born October 20 1839 in Bryan County GA he served in the Confederate army then practiced law before election to the U S Senate where he was reelected in 1900 1907 and 1913. He married Virginia Lamar in 1864 and had four children.
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Big Snow Storms Reported Across Coast and Lakes
From the Great Lakes to the New England coast heavy snow storms were reported with blizzards in places. Wind off the New England coast reached high speeds, and many vessels along the Virginia coast northward were in distress. In Chicago, imprisoned steamers were freed from ice as wind shifted, with prior plans to dynamite them loose.
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Impartial Press Attacks Wilson Despite Protests
Mexico City on February 14 reports El Imparcial continues to attack President Wilson despite protests by Charge d Affaires Shaughnessy and Mexican foreign office orders. The paper claims Wilson's policy caused the failure of 150 banks in the Southern United States.
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State sues railroad for 62600 penalties over inspection failure
Bay City Texas February 14 The state filed suit for sixty two thousand six hundred dollars against the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad for failure to maintain a daily inspection of train safety equipment at terminals.
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Woman writer Zoe Norris dies in New York at 47
New York February 14 Zoe Anderson Norris writer and organizer of the Raveed Edge Club died today in the city aged 47.
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Peaceful Natives Aroused To Fury In Tribal Clash
In Kenya's Loarin swamp Boran shepherds slaughter Rendile villagers after Rendiles foraged on them. An entire Rendile village of 200 people including women and children was exterminated by Boran retaliatory action. The Associated Press reports the Borans claim they acted in defense, while Rendile survivors describe a devastating raid.
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Nairobi
Wilson to Return to Work Monday
Washington February 14 President Wilson remains confined to his room but not bedridden and plans to return to work on Monday as the White House reports.
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Widow Jumps Overboard With Husband Ashes Aboard
In Singapore a widow Mia. Charles H. Wood of San Francisco leaped overboard from the steamer Mary, carrying her late husband’s ashes. She reportedly planned to seek her beloved, leaving a note before the act. Relatives learned of the tragedy upon meeting the steamer in San Francisco.
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Calgarian Sails on Maiden Voyage from Liverpool
The Allan Line steamship Calgarian departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage to Halifax. A large state ship to the Alsatian, the Calgarian is an 18 000 ton quadruple screw turbine steamer with modern conveniences and lifesaving gear. It seats 254 first class, 500 second class, 1 006 third class passengers and carries a crew of 500.
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Bishop Williams sails for Europe on special assignment
New York February 14 Rt Rev G Mott Williams Episcopal bishop of Marquette Michigan sailed for Italy to fulfill duties as presiding bishop over American Episcopal churches in Europe appointed by the general convention last October for a three year term He will visit churches in Naples Rome Florence Munich Dresden Paris and other leading continental cities
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Proposition on union constitution repeal and biannual convention
A vote is scheduled within the Wood, Wire and Metal Leathers' International Union on repealing provisions in the constitution that establish the initiative and referendum and set a convention every two years. The outcome will determine how members participate in governance and meeting cadence.
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Wood, Wire and Metal Leathers’ International Union
Dr King’s New Discovery praised for cough relief
A Vermont man with pneumonia credits Dr King’s New Discovery for relief. He says it should be in every family and is the best medicine for coughs and lung trouble. Promises money back if not satisfied, price one dollar, available at druggists. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Browns Off For Florida Spring Training Departure
St Louis Browns depart for spring training in St Peters burg Fla led by manager Rickey. More than a dozen young players travel today while veterans follow in about ten days. The club plans to train in Florida for weeks then play exhibition games through the South and central West ahead of the April season.
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