Vera Cruz Front Stages Resistance as Fedels Advance
In Mexico City officials expect federal forces to seize Vera Cruz within a week after moving from the Celaya conference where Generals Martinez and Amaro discussed a new offensive. Secretary of War Serrano doubts Rebel General Sanchez can muster enough troops, with estimates under 2,000 armed men.
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Mexico City
Ft. Forth Star-Telegram
Vera Cruz
Cordoda
Serrano
Orizaba
Obregon St Celaya
Sanchez
Jalisco
Celaya
Martinez
Amaro
War Department
Delisco
Estranda
Fall Refuses to Answer in Senate Oil Inquiry
Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall declined to answer questions on naval oil leases and ties to Sinclair and Doheny during the Senate oil investigation. He cited expired authority and potential self incrimination. The committee adjourned after an executive session and planned to seek reaffirmation of its original resolution.
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Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Interior Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
E. L. Doheny
Fall
Senate
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Levi Cooke
Lenroot
Sentnor Walsh
Montana
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Congress
Prayer in House As Wilson Illness Weighed
Washington February 2 Chaplain Montgomery referenced former President Wilson's illness during a House prayer. He prayed for the distinguished leader lingering in the shadows of morning asking for comfort shelter and peace and for divine care as he awaits the summons to enter his father's house in Heaven through Jesus Christ.
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Washington
Montgomery
Wilson
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Wilson Sought to Help Others While Suffering
James W. Gerard, former U S ambassador to Berlin, quotes Woodrow Wilson letters showing the ailing ex president agreed to join a German relief fund for writers doctors and artists. Wilson offered aid despite his own illness to ease starvation and hatred among intellectuals.
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Associated Press
New York
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Germany
James W. Gerard
Wilson
Berlin
Mr. Gerard
Woodrow Wilson Weakens Further Amid Slow Exhaustion
At about 3 p.m. Dr Grayson reported no material change in Woodrow Wilson’s condition beyond a slow but certain progress toward exhaustion. The aging president’s decline continues to loom with no clear indication of when life might end.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Grayson
Wilson Battle Wears On as Death Nears
Washington reports no change in former President Woodrow Wilson’s condition as doctors, led by Dr Grayson, monitor his fragile state through another day. Mrs Wilson and nurses stay near the bedside while the patient endures pain with scarce consciousness, hoping for a rare rally.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Grayson
S$ Street
Mr. Wilson
White House
Nations in Grief Over Wilson in Paris and London
Paris and London papers note Woodrow Wilson is seriously ill and praise his courage during illness. They recall his leadership at the Versailles conference and his wartime role, reflecting broad sympathy and admiration in early February reporting.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Paris
Woodrow Wilson
Prisoners Escape from Arkansas Death Row in Car Theft
Emory Connell and brothers Joe and Eulos Sullivan escaped from the Arkansas State Penitentiary death house after overpowering four guards and forcing Warden Hamp Martin to drive them away in his car. Posse and citizens scoured woods east of Little Rock with no solid clues amid rumors of an airplane escape.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Emory Connell
Joe
Eulos Sullivan
State Penitentiary
Hamp Martin
Liberty
Martin
R. M. Haskins
Kansas City
James Donaghey
Haskins
Donaghey
Minn Automobile
Wilson's Strength Fades in Morning Hours
A physician's bulletin from Washington at 11 30 am reports former President Wilson growing steadily weaker. He has taken almost no nourishment, but has no pain and recognizes visitors. Doctors expect possible changes and will issue updates after further consultations.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Sterling, Ruffin
Harry Powter
Grayson
Grayson Fowler
Ruffin
Calderon
Bolivia
Latin America
Dawn Finds Nation's Beloved Ex Ruler Fighting for Life
Washington February 2 Daybreak found the S street home of Woodrow Wilson quiet as Dr Grayson said the gravely ill former president was gradually growing weaker. There was no official statement but assurance an announcement would be made if his condition worsened.
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Washington
S Street
Woodrow Wilson
Grayson
London
Frank B. Kellogg
MacDonald
Kellogg
Esme Howard
Clearing House Reserve Surplus Rises Amid Banking Week
New York reports the weekly condition of clearing house banks and trust companies shows a reserve excess of 3.21 million dollars, an increase of 19.8 million from the prior period, reflecting stronger liquidity across institutions.
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Clearing House
New York
Claims Convention Ratified by Mexican Senate
The United States Mexican claims convention was ratified by the Mexican senate after a compromise between blocs. The ministry had refused to form a quorum previously, blocking consideration of the measure.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Senate
Minostry
Federalists Target Vera Cruz Advance to End Rebellion
The Mexican embassy stated the federal army expects to occupy Vera Cruz next week and end the De La Huerta rebellion. Esperanza Orizaba Lanna Grande and Canada Morelos support the push as troops move from Ovizaba toward Cordoba and Jalapa, with contact planned at Jalapa.
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Washington
Mexico
Vera Cruz
de la Huerta
Esperanza Orizaba
Lanna
Grande
Canada Morelos
Ovizaba
Cordoba
Jalapa
Tehuantepec
Independents Back Hewitt Bouanchaud for Governor
New Orleans February report says the Independent Regular Organization will support Hewitt Bouanchaud. Augustus G. Williams, leader, announced after ward leaders caucus that differences with Bouanchaud forces were resolved. Gus Williams named city campaign manager. Francis Williams state manager of Independents Regulars. Jon Provost and Dudley Guilbeau assigned to city and state roles respectively.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Hewitt Bouanchaud
Augustus G. Williams
Mr. Williams
Bovanchaud
Bouanchaud
Gus Williams
Francis Williams
Jon Provost
Dudley Guilbeau
Christian Science lecture by Frank Bell at Monroe school
Frank Bell, C. S. B. of Philadelphia, lectured on The Science of Perfection before a Monroe audience. The address emphasized Bible-based Christian Science and God’s unchanging promises, praised as one of Monroe’s more effective lectures.
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Frank Bell
Philadelphia
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Monroe City School
Monroe
Bell
B. H. Waelder
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
S. B
Mr. Bell
House Reports Ford Muscle Shoals Bill for Adoption
Washington February 2 the bill to accept Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals was formally reported to the house with a recommendation from the house military committee for its adoption.
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Ford
HOUSE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
House Military Committee
A L Railroad to Build Passenger Station at Monroe
A L M Railroad plans a new passenger station at Monroe and to rearrange the Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri tracks on Adams street between Ninth and Eleventh. Work will begin at the first feasible moment with weather considered and traffic disruption minimized. Tracks will be torn up and re-laid, with service to several nearby plants including the parish road supply depot J and M Supply company and the Ouachita Iron Works.
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Louisiana Missouri
Adams Street
Ninth
Eleventh Streets
Parish Road Supply Depot
J. and M. _ Supply company
Ouachita Iron Works
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Court OF ST. James
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