Cornell President Schurman resigns after 28 years
Ithaca February 14 Dr Jacob Gould Schurman president of Cornell University for 28 years resigns stating a chief executive should not hold the post beyond 25 to 30 years. Washington February 14 President Wilson's wage increase decision prompts a response from railroad brotherhoods with telegrams sent to locals signaling acceptance for now pending details.
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Associated Press
Ithaca
N. Y
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Schurman
Plot Aimed Charles Entry to Hungary Revealed
Budapest reports circumstantial details of a plot alleging former Emperor Charles tried to enter Hungary with a false passport to regain the throne. The tale centers on an alleged plan to reestablish rule and the attempted bypass of sovereignty in a fragile political climate.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Charles
Hungary
Estes for judge in Eastern Texas district nomination
Washington Feb 14 W Lee Estes of Texas was today nominated for federal judge of the Eastern Texas district.
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Associated Press
Washington
W. Lee Estes
Texas
Eastern
Rail unions press Wilson plan for railroad wage settlement
Washington February 14 representatives of railroad employees unions continued talks on President Wilson's wage proposal. They liaised with union heads nationwide and planned to meet all day. The day’s mood was that the transportation strike had been averted and a path to settlement appeared open.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Brotherhoods
Wilson
Bb. M. Jewell
Susan B. Anthony Phenomenal Suffrage Leader
Susan B. Anthony born February 15 1820 in South Adams Massachusetts was a pioneering activist for women’s rights. She taught school from age 15 lectured on temperance aided abolition and organized the Women’s National Loyal League.
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New York
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Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times reports a forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday are expected to be generally fair and colder with warmth returning Sunday.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 78 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees over the past 24 hours. The wind was generally from the north. Skies were clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Resignation Due to Former Causes In 1917
Washington February 14. Secretary Lansing has resigned after being rebuked by President Wilson for calling cabinet meetings during illness. Wilson accepted the resignation with appreciation. The move marks a long standing policy clash dating back months, predating U S entry into the war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
United States
State Department
Cotton Consumed In January Rises in lint and Linters
The Census Bureau reports in January cotton consumption at 591,725 bales of lint and 26,506 bales of linters. The figures reflect national usage for the period, signaling demand patterns in early 20th century markets.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Edith Ful awarded $100,000 in breach of promise suit
In Tulsa on February 14 a jury awarded Edith M. Ful a $100,000 verdict against Harry W. Keitham, a wealthy oil and hotel man, in her breach of promise lawsuit.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Edith M. Fulwider
Harry W. Keitham
Today’s Events and Political Drives Across Regions
Today marks St Valentine’s Day and Admission Day observances in Arizona. Quebec hosts a grand winter sports carnival while New England federation of women professionals forms in Boston. A $100,000 bond drive funds the Irish Republic and Missouri voters decide a third district special election to replace Joshua W Alexander who resigned to join the Commerce Department.
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Missouri
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February observances mark historic deaths and births
On Sunday February 15 observers note the centenary of Rhode Island signer William Ellary, the 100th anniversary of Susan B Anthony birth, and memorials for the Maine battler loss in Havana. Elihu Root, former Secretary and U.S. senator from New York, receives congratulations on his 75th birthday.
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Rhode Island
Susan B. Anthony
United States
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U. S
Maine
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New York
Salute Brings A War Time Twist In New Country Welcome
An overseas veteran meets a uniformed woman in the Home Sector during wartime America. She salutes with a sharp snap, prompting him to respond with a courteous bow. The moment captures the unusual discipline and camaraderie of female auxiliaries in uniform.
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America
Sam Browne
Cabinet part in president illness meetings tied to Lane
Secretary Lane said he felt equally responsible with Secretary Lansing for calling cabinet meetings during the president’s illness. He disclosed Lansing phoned him to get approval before the first meeting and presumably secured consent from other cabinet members as well.
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Washington
Lane
Lansing
From Here and There: World and Country Facts Cited
A collection of population and geography notes: Canada about 8 500 000. Portuguese spoken by many. France population decline by 750 000 in four years. a cactus-fibre rope bridge in Peru. Holland dairy cows per inhabitant. Japanese in the United States totaling 140 000 mainly in California. zircon as a diamond substitute. Punjab name derived from two Persian words meaning five rivers.
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Peru
Holland
United States
California
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Ceylon
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Punjab
Appointment Expected Soon at White House
Washington February 14. No information was available on the probable successor to Secretary Lansing, but the appointment is expected soon. John W. Davis ambassador at London and Under Secretary Polk are discussed. Polk became secretary ad interim today and will serve until a successor is named.
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White House
Lansing
John W. Davis
London
Polk
Financial Statement for Laredo National Bank Texas
The Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas lists assets including loans and discounts 1 876717 70 bonds and securities 243584 50 stock in Federal Reserve 9000 cash and exchange 649473 30 and a variety of other items totaling 2 802 066 50 liabilities show capital stock 200000 00 surplus undivided profits unearned interest and other credits with circulation at 200000 00 and total liabilities and capital at 2 802 066 50 signed by officials including J R Fasnacht assistant cashier and others.
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Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Davee Aslease
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