First Cabinet Conference Under Wilson Is Reported
Washington March 1 President Wilson met with his new cabinet in the White House to begin his administration. A new chair was set for Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson while several officials were introduced and sworn in. Charles R. Crane planned a Chicago trip as speculation grew about diplomatic posts.
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Senate
Wilson
Hig
Wim, Wilson
Pennsylvania
Labor Department of Labor
1Ncc
New Jersey
Tumulty
J. Warren Davis
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Trenton
White House
Washington
Jane
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Waller L. Fisher
Commercial Club
Crane Sald
Crane
Crane Ws
Russa
Seex
Preghent Whison
Josephus. Daniels
Thet
Lindley Harrison
William B. Wison
Nest
Labor
William Jannings Bryan
Franklin K. Lane
Commission
Interior
le Renate
Bryan
of Group
Congress
Oxioarskors
Subpoenaed Merchants Face State Commission Test
Chicago report notes six leading merchants subpoenaed to appear before the state vice commission next Friday with hearings to cover payrolls and office books. Lt. Gov Barrett O’Hara says the probe targets conditions driving girls toward the underworld, and three more witnesses from Hillman’s Rothschild and Siegel firms, Carson Pirie Scott and more join the list. Additional girls from department stores may testify on what they observed.
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Chicago
Mara
Leiding Merchanta
Iba
Stata Vivo
Barrett O'Hara
Edward Hulman
Hillman’s
Henry Gehwab
Rothschume and
Edwin F. Mandel
Mandel Brothers
Edward J. Lebanon
the Fall
Roy My. Shayne
John Z. Shayne
Defense Begun By Harvester Trust In Sherman Act Case
The Harvester Trust opened defense in Omaha before a special examiner in a Sherman act anti trust trial. About 125 witnesses are to testify in Omaha and later in Wichita Kansas City Chicago St Paul and other eastern cities. Early witnesses from Nebraska and South Dakota described high dealer sales and the share of International Harvester products in the market, noting exclusive selling pressures and extensive absorption of independents.
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Omaha
Maret Sha Tn
Ternational Harvester Company
Ita Defense
Ilegal
Wichita
Kaw
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Paul
Nebraska
South Dakotas
Teadlty
J. Noward
Schaller
Iowa Retail Implement Dealers’ Association
International Warvester Company
International Harvester Company
Towa
Wold
Howard
International
James McPorrin
Tecums Bell
Gald
J. W. Jameson
Dana
Iowa
Mediation Accepted by Batwa Allies for Balkan Peace
The Batwa allies have individually accepted the mediation by European powers for peace with Turkey. They stress the need to consult other Balkan League nations before final agreement.
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Otters
London
Wis
Batwa
Turkey
Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order in Consolidation
Judge George G. Calhoun of the Thirty-third District Court of Texas issued a temporary order yesterday delaying actions in the Missouri Kansas and Texas consolidation case. The order affects related motions and pauses proceedings pending further hearings.
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Amatins
Texan
Mare
George G. Calhoun
Pithy-third District Court of
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Democratic House Caucus Forms in Session in Washington
Democratic members of the new House assembled for the first time to organize for the coming session. The caucus, led by Postmaster General Burleson, shaped committee plans, welcomed new members like O’Hair Donovan Lazaro and Brown, and set aims for equitable committee assignments and regional recognition.
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New Rouge of Representatives
Congress
Sesson
Cal
Burlesco
Wilson
Rank T. O'Hair
Illinois
Jas” Caoven
Jomiah Donavan
Connecticut
Ebenezer Hill
Lazaro
Louisiana
Mms. Pajo
Money Trust Committee
Daitrich
Massachusetts
Samuel W. McCall
Longworth and Cox
Ohio
Harman Mets
New York
Lathrop Brown
Martin Littleton
New Democratic
Long
Maw
Sp Wil
Sui Demosrat
Muw
Tis Cantus
New Wage and Médas Committee
Garner
Texas
Sounders
Virginia
Stanley
Kentucky
Bartlett
Georgia
Underwood
Alabama
House
Cone
Caday
Glark Hag
Yarapenkev
Qrpainxe
Bates
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Colorado
California
Michigan
Nebraska
Montana
Arizona
New Mexic
Wisconsin
Hammond
Stout
Judiciary Committee
Explosion Kills Four and Injures Twenty Five in Keenbrook
Los Angeles March 5 The Gants Pe Railroad received a call from Keenbrook reporting a premature dynamite blast that killed a foreman and at least four workers and wounded about 25 others. A police train with surgeons rushed to the scene. A defective fuse caused the explosion and several injuries were critical.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gants Pe
Keenbrook
Parade Scandal Probe Opens Over Capital Police Role
Washington March 6 Senators Jones Dillingham and Pemrone prepare to begin a Senate inquiry into police responsibility for the riotous pageant that marked the Woman's Suffrage parade on March 8. Witnesses have been summoned as part of the investigation. a House inquiry mirrors this effort. A bill to consolidate the railroad's charter faces contention with state canons.
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Boints Conunttley
Washington
D. C
Senators Oppose Normal Schools Amid Senate Debates
Des Moines March 3 The Iowa senate backed a stand against establishing state normal schools by a 21 to 9 vote and indefinitely postponed the Bloomingfield normal school bill. The body also moved to postpone considerations of three additional schools while the house health committee recommended passage of a black plague bill as sessions paused for the tribute to late Representative Frank A. Thayer.
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Des’ Moines
Swith
Shelby
Iowa Senate
Wilson
Appanoose
Bloomingfeld
Senate
House Committee On Public Health
Hullgrims
Humboldt
Frank A. Thayer
Cabinet Confirmations Move Through Senate in Washington
Washington March 1 The new senate reconvened to receive Wilson nominees and quickly confirmed the cabinet selections including Edgar E Clark as commissioner and John J Marble as secretary of the commission though Marble faced initial opposition. Debate noted Redfield’s nomination and concerns tied to a relative of Senator Gallinger. Kern was elected new Senate leader as Democrats solidified control while Republicans named Gallinger chair and formed committee assignments.
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Senate
Wilson
White House
Marshall
Hewad
Beuatore Kern
Smith
Martin
Lodge
Root
Tial
Edgar E
Clark
United States
John J. Marble
Commission
Frantiln
Lane
Interior
Baron
Ragorate
Marble
Wm. C. Redfield
Commerce
Gallinger
Redfield
Gullinger
Sonator
Gohate Interstate Commerce Committee
Kern
New
Separa
John W. Kern
Indiane
Virgin
Progressive Democrata
Jon T
Roby ‘Nkon
Arkansas
Warrington
la Follette
Hrnstow
Poindexter
Clapp
Progressive Party
Trepublicans
Clarp
German Destroyer S 178 Drowned After Collision With Yorek
Sixty six German sailors die when torpedo boat S 178 is rammed by cruiser YorK in the North Sea during maneuvers. Commander Lieutenant Nech and his 1st officer are among the dead. two officers and fifteen crew survive with sixty four other ships nearby aiding. Expressed American sympathies by Joseph Crew of the embassy.
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Germany
Yorek
North Sea
Nech
Neet
Squadror
Senk
Joseph
Minister of Marine
Grew
von Jagaw
Border clashes near Douglas spark Mexican and American casualties
Washington reports say Mexican troops, firing first from Agua Prieta, clashed with Ninth Cavalry near Douglas Arizona. Two Mexican soldiers killed, one American wounded was not confirmed. pursuit and machine gun support followed. Refugees arrive as authorities assess fault and prepare for possible further confrontations.
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Ariz
Ninth Cavalry
Yeport
Bliss
Fort Sam Houston
Guilforte
Agua Prieta
Guilfoyle
Caus
American Soldiers, Urge Cannion An Tl.e Commander, General Baggage Helas
Gullfoyle
Ife
State Department
Aziz
Thia
Bundar
Platesa
Nacozar
Washington
Frank Horace
Manzanillo
Gouga Kinie
Exodus marked by riotous scenes at capital departure
Rioters in Washington DC swarmed Union Station during the post inauguration exodus. Police were brushed aside as crowds tore down gates and debris littered streets. Thousands traveled homeward by rail amid disrupted service and widespread damage.
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D.C
Cass
Union Station
Ulg
Willa
Jan
Capitol
Senate
Congress
Friedmann Abandons New York Tuberculosis Test Plan
Berlin physician Dr. Friedmann abandoned plans to test his tuberculosis serum on New York patients with board of health approval. The advisory committee and Dr. Lederle opposed clinical trials, offering only non-patient testing if a sample was provided. Friedmann remained at his hotel awaiting a decision.
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New York
Friedmann
Berlin
Board of Health
New York County Medical Society
Magmuch’ Ag
Erneat I. Lederle
Diaz fears complication over Carranza extortion attempt
Ciudad fears complication as Colonel Carranza tries to extract funds to pay troops from Amexican and other foreigners, provoking concern about wider unrest and foreign involvement.
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Ciudad
Porfirio Diaz
Carranza
Lipton Challenges for America's Cup in 1914
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton aims to challenge for the America's Cup under the old Deed of Gift rules. Lipton states safety and design considerations, notes New York Yacht Club involvement, and cites Shamrock IV's recent racing record, with plans to build or adjust vessels for the 1914 series.
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London
Royal Ulaver Yacht Club
Sir Thomes
Lipton
America
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomes Lipton
Thomas Lipton
New York
New York Yatch Club
Sir Thomas
Universil
Sir Thomas Lipton
Hoth
Guy
Great Britain
Ue Ofean
Thomas
Edward Sycamore
Europe
Nelementy
Gid
Bill
Keady
Wight
Shamrock IV
True Sportsman Greeting To Wilson Inauguration
Telegram from Cherry Circle Tankers of the Chicago Athletic Association sent fraternal greetings to Woodrow Wilson on his inauguration day. The message recognized him as a true sportsman and fellow athlete and wished him life and success in high office.
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Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago Athletic Association
United States
Weather summary for Iowa with variable snow and cold
Generally fair weather across Iowa with snow in the east tonight and colder air in the north. Thursday expected to be fair but colder in the east and central regions. Muscatine records show 28 degrees at seven in the morning and the river stage at 4 feet 0 inches.
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Eust
Muscatine
Muscating
Sumeat
Moen Belie
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