Policemen Graft 10 Make Ends Meet in Girls’ Inquiry
Two women investigators for Curran Committee visited wives of policemen in four boroughs to gauge living conditions and graft risk. They found many officers earn low salaries, pay high rents, and live in cramped homes while debt from clothing, stores on time, and pension dues pressures them.
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Curran Committee
Genevieve Beavers
Lecile Sisk
Richmond County
Students of Economics
Miss Beavers
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Theoliceman
Beavers
Oliceman
Ion
Curran
Warner
Sani
Ken Mig
Youman
Missouri Seethes Over Cabinet Route to Posts
The New York Times memo reports Missouri residents pressuring President Wilson to award ambassadorships and other posts locally rather than through the Cabinet. Critics cite anger over Henry Houston’s Agriculture post and demand Missouri input through Speaker Clark and Missouri’s senators as Wilson reshapes norms.
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New York Times
Washington
White House
Missouri
Wilson
Champ Clark
David R- Francis
Bryan
Clark
Union
Senator Stone
Reed
Woodrow Wilson
Houston
Japanese Merchant Weds Grace Meekin at Town Hall
Sada saka Jeshinia a Chofu Japan merchant and Grace Meekin of Westfield New Jersey wed in Greenwich Town Hall by Justice Stephen L. Radford. Meekin, 26, recently worked in a New York house. Jeshinia, a Mitsui & Co. partner, is active in Westfield’s Japanese community and golf club.
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New York Times
Greenwich
Conn
Sadasaka Jeshinia
Chofu
Japan
Grace Meekin
Westfield
N. J
Stephen L. Radford
New York
Grac Meekin
Mary Meekin
Harrison Avenue
Meekin
Jeshinia
Westfield Golf Club
Mitsui & Co
Madison Avenue
Society Girl Picket Seized In Baltimore Garment Strike
Miss Louise Carey and Miss M S Hanan were arrested during picket duty for L Grief & Brother girl garment workers. Charged with disorderly conduct, Carey's charge was later dismissed. Boston talks between labor and garment manufacturers aimed at settling strikes involving over 10,000 idle workers continued.
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New York Times
Baltimore
L. Grief & Brother
Louise Carey
Francis Jx. Carey
M. S. Hanan
Margaret Carey
Misses Carey
Boston
Collector in Wilson's Name Arrested in Chicago
A Chicago business crowd detained a man claiming to be a church collector for the Church in Turkey and his English valet. The credentials bore forged signatures including Woodrow Wilson and Philander Knox. Police intervened and the Rev. George B. Safford issued warnings to clergy while the pair planned to depart.
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New York Times
Chicago
Turkey
Woodrow Wilson
Philander C. Knox
Joseph, H. Lippincott
New Jersey
J. E. Murray
Daniel T. Rittenhouse
Middletown
Ohio
George B. Safford
Council For Foreign Missions
Memnanee
Cuba Considers Changes to Amnesty Law
Cuban officials held long conferences as Washington hears that Gomez will temporize. The possible amendment would adjust the amnesty policy and influence ongoing negotiations with the United States.
Pictorial Section Highlights and Notable Features
The Sunday Times presents a pictorial section with works by John George Brown and other artists. It surveys topics from urban life in London to American Pictorial possibilities, with features on public figures, art, fiction, and social commentary.
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John George Brown
Wilson to press direct appeals on bills and civil service bars
President Wilson plans to pursue congressional legislation with a direct, persuasive approach similar to his New Jersey governorship. He will seek support from key Senators and Representatives, limit nepotism, and maintain civil service standards while handling postmaster and Philippines questions.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
Congress
New Jersey
Garrison
Philippines
Lane
Igs
Matchradl
Pugation
Senate
Joseph Wilson
Tennessee
A. M. Wilson
Portland
Ore
Joe
White House
Cousin Wilson
Philipines
Pomerene
Post Office Department
Burleson
Taft
Col. E. M. House
Texas
Col. House
National
Edward P. Goltra
Missouri
Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
Pujo
House Money Trust
Sherley
Kentucky
Moon
Pomerone
Ohio
Gov. O'Neal
Alabama
Supreme Court
Whiteouse
Mos
Ambassadorial Amnesty Bill Still Unpassed
In Habana on March 8 a government aide states the amnesty bill remains unpassed while awaiting careful study. Rumors spread of erroneous defamatory press exposes. Ramiro Cabrera, Secretary of the Presidency, cites ongoing review and potential delays.
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Havana
Jamiro Cabrera
Cuban amnesty law faces delays amid Havana talks
In Havana officials and Cuban lawmakers meet with Secretary Sanguily and Justice Ramirez after Washington sends a second amnesty note. President Gomez signs the bill but delays official publication amid calls to recall or veto. A Interior statement defining the law’s scope is expected Monday to appease the United States.
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New York
Trareag
Havana
Cuba
Department of State
Senate
House
Sanguily
Ramirez
Republic
Gomez
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Arthur M. Beaupré
Gomez Signals Tempted Amnesty Amid Cuban Politics
Washington reports indicate the Gomez government plans to temporize on Cuba's amnesty law. The measure, facing U S and Platt treaty pressures, could free many criminals but not take effect immediately. Officials expect judicial reinterpretations to soften impact while safeguarding U S interests.
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New York Times
Washington
March
Gomez
Beaupre
United States
Knox
Mr. Beaupre
Taft
Wilson
Bryan
Havana
Cuba
Medocal
Gomer 'N
Blind Singer's Calm Saves Worcester Theatre Crowd
In Worcester Massachusetts Edward J Boyle a blind singer kept singing as fire spread through the balcony of E W Lynch's Pleasant Street Theatre delaying panic. Pianist Joseph L Rogers jumped on stage guiding Boyle out a rear exit while flames confined to the theatre and losses estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Worcester
Mass
Edward J. Boyle
E. W. Lynch
Pleasant Street Theatre
Joseph L. Rogers
Boyle
Harry W. Lynch
Lynch
Rogers
Thomas
Boylether
Shipping News: Cunard Liner Sets Course to New York
Latest shipping note reports the Cunard Line ship from Naples to New York proceeding 720 miles east of Sandy Hook at S A. Mai with arrival due on the 20th. Details reference the P M Cunard Line and indicate a European to North American leg or service.
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Naples
New York
Sandy Hook
S A. Maidue
Cunard Line
Morton Condition Worsens to Critical State
Doctor reports Lev P. Morton aged sixty one at 90S Fifth Avenue has suddenly declined since Saturday morning. He has hardening of the arteries and doctors Hermat M. Biggs and J Lindsey say there is no immediate danger earlier but condition worsened this morning and is now critical.
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Lev
P. Morton
Fifth Avenue
Hermat M. Biggs
J. Windsay
Mr. Morton
Roosevelt Chosen for Navy Post Amid Political Moves
State Senator Franklin D. Roosevelt of Dutchess County New York was chosen as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in a rapid decision following Winthrop's resignation. A dispatch denied the offer earlier, noting the swift reshuffle. Roosevelt, born 1882 in Hyde Park, Harvard graduate, led anti Tammany efforts and backed Wilson in campaigns.
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New York Times
Washington
March
Franklin LD. Roosevelt
Dutchess County
N. Y
Navy
Roosevelt
Teekman Winthrop
New York
Taft
Winthrop
Poughkeepsish
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The
Co. Roosevelt
Senate
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Murphy
Willam F. Sheehan
United States Senate
Mr. Murphy
Wilson
Hyde Park
Harvard
Miller Convicted For Shipping Grain At Below Rate
A U S court jury found Henry Miller of Philadelphia guilty of shipping grain over Seaboard Air Line at a rate below the published term. He received a $4,009 fine plus costs. Morris F. Miller was acquitted.
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Savannah
United States Court
L. F. Miller & Sons
Philadelphia
Henry ©. Miller
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Morris F. Miller
Fire destroys Shree Chair Co factory and two plants in Union City
A large fire in Union City damages the Shree Chair Company plant estimated at 225000 dollars and injures two other factories, Variety Turning and Hanson Furniture, with combined losses around 75000 dollars. About 700 workers are reportedly left unemployed by the blaze.
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Union City
Pengi
March
Shree Chair Company
Variety Turning Company
Hanson Furniture Company
Riots Break Out Over Rising Living Cost in Rio
Rioters flood Rio de Janeiro streets after marching in protest against high living costs. Police clashed with demonstrators, blocking traffic and injuring several. about a score of mob members were detained on rioting charges.
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NEW York Times
Rio Janeiro
Marines Die in Managua Train Wreck After Raid
A railroad collision near Managua and Leon yesterday killed three Marines Corporal Theodore D. Roberts from Kansas City Private Ernest Johnson from Chicago and Sergeant Charles A. Norton from Newark. Captain Edward A. Green and other Marines were injured along with firemen on the fuel train.
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Washington, March
Charles A. Norton
Theodore D. Roberts
Ernest Johnson
Marine Guards
Managua
Edward A. Green
Leon
Nagarote
Green
Sergt. Norton
Newark
Johnson
Chicago
Corporal Roberts
Kansas City
Blease Defies Columbia Police Over Pardons
Governor Cole L. Blease issues a disputed pardon in Columbia South Carolina causing a clash with city police. An arrest in the Recorder's Court for speeding 12 mph is cited with a $3.75 fine paid by the governor's secretary. The Chief of Police questions authority to remit fines and the governor pledges pardons for applicants post conviction.
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New York Times
Columbia
S. C
Cole L. Blease
South Caroline
City of Columbia
Recorder's Court of
V. BiesaBe
Recorder’s Court
Blease
Latin Republics Plot Draw Eight Mexican States Into Confederation
Washington hears of a plan to unite eight Mexican states into a single confederation as fresh revolts threaten stability. The proposed federation would involve Mexico's northern regions and neighboring Latin American republics, signaling to U S officials potential regional realignments.
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Washington
Rebels clash across Mexican towns as Huerta fights on
Rebel forces sack Juchitepec and Tepoxtlan near Mexico City, while Gen Huerta must split troops to crush uprisings north and south. Carranza claims defeat in Coahuila. Huerta cabinet tensions rise as Maderistas fade from public view.
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Juchitepec
Tepoxtlan
Mexico
Chalco
Huerta
State of Mexico
War Department
Venutiano Carranza
Coahuila
Carranza
Jiminez
Rafael Cepeda
San Luis Potosi
Abraham Gonsales
Chihuahua
Amelino Mendoza
Maderista
Santa Rosa
Cordova
Vera Cruz
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