Official Vote Declares Wilson Re-Elected President
Washington reports Congress completed the constitutional formalities and officially declared Woodrow Wilson President and Thomas R. Marshall Vice President. The electoral count stood 277 for Wilson and 254 for Hughes and Fairbanks. The joint session canvassed state results with bipartisan tellers and featured Mrs. Wilson and cabinet members in attendance.
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Washington
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshal
Senate
House
Hughes
Fairbanks
California
Wilson
Connecticut
Kern
Indiana
Bucker
Missouri
Clapp
Minnesota
Warde
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The passage reflects on a New York City mayor whose first year in office is praised for conspicuous success despite an assassination attempt from which he slowly recovers. It notes party leaders offering a governor nomination and a presidential bid, which he declines after reflecting on mortality and true values.
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New York City
United States
Mayer
Christ
France Will Not Be Beaten Says Herrick
Former ambassador Myron T. Herrick argues France will not be beaten and can rapidly recover after peace, driven by unity, strong leadership, and a shift to modern mass production. He compares postwar reconstruction to the United States after the Civil War and Spanish-American era, noting regional disparities and resilience.
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Myron T. Herrick
France
The
Marne
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Germany
Aleure-Lorrain
United States
McKinley
Sugar distribution in United Kingdom faces wartime strains
A joint deputation representing the Parliamentary Committee of the Cooperative Congress and the War Emergency Workers National Committee met Lord Davenport over sugar distribution. They reported inadequate sugar for cooperative consumers, noted rising membership, and cited sharply reduced per‑person supplies from 1915 to 1916. Lord Davenport pledged equitable stock distribution and targeted inspections in major munition districts. He instructed curbs on nonessential sugar uses and said cooperative channels would consult on distribution. He also condemned restrictive retail practices and promised action after receiving detailed information.
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London
England
Cooperative Congress
War Emergency Workers National Committee
Lord Davenport
Harry May
Sugar Commission
Great Britain
Werriah
Devonport
Jewelry Cache Found In Rocky Cliff Coon Hole
Alfred Talbot uncovered three cans of jewelry worth an estimated 35000 in a rocky cliff niche near Wheatland in Yuba county. The items include diamonds rings watches and pins dating back about 25 years. Sheriff McCoy suspects the treasure was stolen from a local jewelry store long ago and awaits owner identification.
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iMergeville
Cal
George Anderson
Wheatland
Yuba County
Alfred Talbot
Talbot
McCoy
Almont
Strong Morals Shape a Man in Hard Times
Rev Geo D Herman argues moral strength comes from character not wealth or power. He cites biblical examples, warns against temptations, and stresses that education without virtue fails. He recalls Gov Francis and Joseph in Egypt, warns about lotteries, and asserts only character endures beyond death.
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Gordon
Saint Paul's Cathedral
London
Europe
Aristocrates
Mr. Bryan
Joseph
Egypt
Gov. Francis
Louisiana
United States
Manx
Francis
Francia
Gettysburg
Paul
Judas
Washington
Arnold
Esau
Dives
Hell
Lazarus
Trier
God
Night restrictions seal Hampton Roads to shipping
Norfolk Virginia February 18 Rear Admiral McLean commander of this naval district orders Hampton Roads fenced by a steel net closed to all shipping at night. Daytime entry and exit require patrol gates and prior clearance for authorized vessels while destroyers guard the roads to enforce compliance.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Asita‘s McLean
Naval District
McLean
Flour and Bread Order of 1917 Summary
London details the 1917 Flour and Bread Order requiring all flour to be straight run from wheat with a prescribed percentage of about 76. Mills must exceed this base by five points and may add more five point increments by blending rice barley maize oats or mixtures. This could allow roughly 17 pounds of non wheat flour per 280 pound sack.
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London
England
British Capture About 300 Prisoners at Miranmont Front
Staff correspondent reports British action along a two mile front west and south of Miranmont near the Ancre. German forces evacuated Grandcourt and many prisoners were taken in near starvation, with no food for 24 hours and some for four days as artillery and supply lines were disrupted. Most prisoners described as Prussian/Han? the first request for fowl.
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France
Miranmont
Ancre
Grandcourt
Dritieh
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