State Schools Get $600000 Increase in Appropriation
The appropriation committee fixed the common school basis at 2.25 per capita, about 1.6 million annually, about 150000 more than last year. Gov. Brewer urged larger funding, educational leaders pressed for more. The banking bill moved through Senate, with Norwood amendment division recorded. Senate also passed major university and agricultural college funding bills. Governor Brewer called attention to unpaid obligations totaling 51203. Child labor advocates focused attention during sessions.
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Jackson
House
Appropriations Committee
Gov. Brewer
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cavett
Sam Whitman, Jr
Union Bank & Trust Company
Meridian
Senate
Yeas
Anderson
Bailey
Bond
Bradshaw
Burkitt
Carter
Casteel
Ellis
Evans
Fatheree
Gaynes
Hobbs
Norwood
Potter
Russell
Sanders
Spencer
Taylor
Stewart
Talbert
Boddie
Brown
Campbell
Clements
Collier
Donald
Eddins
Greaves
Kendrick
Kyle
Martin
Love
McLaurin
Mounger
Price
Sikes
Walker
Withers
Young
University of Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
Brewer
Representatives
Timber Tax Law Faces Constitutional Challenge
State Auditor Thompson reviews reports from timber owners under chapter 112 of the 1912 timber tax. The law imposes 20 cents per acre, with questions about constitutionality. A prior court ruling said the injunction would apply only after assessment and collection attempts. Legislature may repeal or amend the act to avoid costly enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Supreme Court
Bills Introduced and Progress in the 1914 Session
Through January 7 1 1 there were 776 bills introduced excluding concurrent resolutions with 470 house bills and 236 senate bills. Senate 83 bills and house 121 have passed. Remaining await action in calendar or committee or have been killed. Expected total bills drawn near 1200. likely fewer than a third become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Baptist Layman Meeting Prep Nears in Jackson
Great preparations are under way for the Baptist Laymen convention to be held in Jackson in mid February. Hundreds of earnest workers are expected from Baptist mission ary and Sunday school ranks with full arrangements for visitors. The three day program was prepared by a state wide committee and features varied sessions. The report notes the event will bring many from Baptist circles to the city for the assembly. Age of Consent Bill Up. The house judiciary committee opposes raising the age of consent to 18 as proposed by the Mississippi Federation of Women's clubs. A minority report criticizes the majority action.
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Jackson
Baptist Missionary
House Judiciary Committee
Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs
To Replace Burned Buildings
A bill proposes a seven thousand five hundred dollar appropriation for the college to replace burned buildings.
Debate Over LeBauve Endowment Misuse at University
The Mississippi House debated alleged misapplication by University trustees of the LeBauve endowment for DeSoto county students. Trustees reportedly diverted funds, issued a university note for $20,000, and paid on the amount. The legislature weighed restoring the sum and placing it in trust.
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University of Mississippi
LeBauve
DeSoto County
Supreme Court Docket Sees Board Members Face Sentences
The Mississippi Supreme Court docket includes C. C. Smith, former penitentiary trustee and board president, convicted of defrauding the state over an automobile sale and sentenced to five years. Col. W. A. Montgomery, same board, convicted of misfeasance and fined $100 and removed from office. It is unclear if these appeals will be argued next week as the state awaits the court's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
C. C. Smith
Hinds County
Col. W. A. Montgomery
Senator Potter clarifies Brandon railroad offer in Harris county bill debate
Senator Clayton D. Potter issued a statement after remarks in the Harris county bill debate. He claimed Brandon offered the A and V Railroad 75,000 to locate there, but Mr. Pat Henry corrected him saying the railroad offered Brandon concessions instead.
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Clayton D. Potter
Harris County
Brandon
A. & V. Railroad
Pat Henry
Brandos
Delta Citizens Push Levees Above Flood in Mississippi Region
A Jackson meeting of prominent Delta citizens urged raising the Mis sissippi levees to above the highest flood mark and impregnable against overflow. Judiciary bills were reported unfavorably by the senate committee, addressing civil and criminal procedures from conferences of circuit judges and chancellors.
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Mississippi
Delta
Jackson
Judiciary
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Drastic Prohibition Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Clarence Greaves introduces the strictest prohibition measure yet in the senate making possession of intoxicating liquor a felony. The bill targets all individuals found with liquor and signals a hard line on enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Greaves
Senate
Lawmakers Reject February Ban on New Bills
In the house an attempt to stop prolific bill authors failed as a resolution to ban new bills after February was voted down by a decisive majority.
Encourage Live Stock Industry Memorial Presented in Legislature
Mr Luster, a member of the house, submitted a memorial to the legislature requesting that legislation be enacted to encourage the live stock industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luster
House
Health Board Review Highlights Mississippi Efforts
Dr W S Leathers director of public health Mississippi released a synopsis reviewing two years of state board of health work. It details accomplishments in disease elimination health education and sanitary activities with figures and facts for public good.
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State Board of Health
Henever
W. S. Leathers
Public Heath
Mississippi
Res
Three Dunn Brothers Charged in Mississippi Bank Embezzlement
Warrants issued for J B Dunn G Dunn and C M Dunn after authorities allege embezzlement of over 40000 from the Bank of Mathiston Weir Bank Heidelberg Bank and related institutions in Starkville Choctaw and Clark counties. Wives and officials are detained while Sheriff Christmond seeks the trio. race to arrest them continues.
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J. E. Dunn
G. Dunn
Merchants and Farmers Bank
Mathiston
C. M. Dunn
Weir Bank
J. FE. Dunn
Heidelberg Bank
Eufala
Ala
South Africa
Christmond
Choctaw County
Barnesville
Cousin of Lieutenant-Governor Shot in Pearl River County
The cousin of Lieutenant-Governor Bilbo died after being shot Thursday near his Pearl River County home by Neil Strahan a 21 year old farmer. Strahan was arrested and jailed in Poplarville. The dispute over lumber ownership sparked the fatal shooting. Bilbo 35 with a wife and two children.
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Bilbo
Pearl River County
Neil Strahan
Strahan
Poplarville
Brookpark Lumber Company Files Bankruptcy Petition
Meridian reports Brookpark Lumber Company of Enterprise filed a federal bankruptcy petition. Schedules show liabilities of 197115.43 and assets of 290042.51 due to market dullness and asset non realization. Assets include real estate 189699 stock in trade 75992.36 and other items.
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Meridian
Brookpark Lumber Company
Enterprise
8. M. Houton
Brookpark
Rebuilding Underway After Fire Ravages Jackson District
Advices from Hermanville report a large burned business district being rebuilt with thoroughly modern structures. Construction is in progress to restore commerce and the streets.
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Jackson
Hermanville
Gulfport Manager Leaves Great Southern Hotel
Gulfport executive W. N. Driver, three seasons managing director of the Great Southern hotel, has severed ties and will assume a similar post elsewhere.
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Gulfport
W. N. Driver
Great Southern Hotel
Rabid stray dogs menace Coldwater community
The Coldwater area faces ongoing stray dog issues with rabid animals at large, biting children and livestock and prompting alarm in the community.
Emma Morris Reappointed Postmistress of Itta Bena
Miss Emma Morris is reappointed postmistress of Itta Bena, a role she has filled for twenty one years. The renewal confirms her long service and continued leadership of local mail operations.
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Itta Bena
Emma Morris
Jackson President McGriff Announces Tupelo Meeting
Frank McGriff of the Mississippi Travelers gives notice that a special meeting will be held in Tupelo on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Frank McGriff
The
Mississippi Travelers
Tupelo
Jackson State Revenue Agent Deploys Deputies to Grenada County
Revenue Agent Wirt Adams sends two women deputies to Grenada County to audit records and search for solvency credits under a dei request to verify credits and compliance.
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Jackson
Wirt Adams
Grenada County
Dei
41M NORMAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN STATE PENITENTIARY
The negro Jim Norman was found guilty by a jury for attempted assault on Mrs. James Fowler on August 1, 1912. Judge Claude Clayton sentenced him to 25 years and he was sent by special train with militia to the penitentiary. Norman had a long police court record and previously escaped the chain gang in June 1912. He is said to be 10 years old.
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eYore
Corinth
Jim Norman
Claude Clayton
James Fowler
Norman
Wolon City
Tenn
Ten Hours for Children Fight in Meridian
Meridian pits organized labor and citizens against cotton mill owners over a proposal to extend child working hours from eight to ten per day. Lauderdale mills operators sign petition backing the change while the King’s Daughters committee reports good conditions but declines to back a formal petition.
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Meridian
Jackson
Lauderdale Cotton Mills
Gulfport Retains Commission Form After Trial Year
Gulfport voters approve retaining the commission form by 290 to 179 with twelve spoilt ballots in a high turnout special election. About 75 percent of registered voters participated, reflecting confidence amid personal issues in the race.
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Gulfport
Commission
Manne Seaad
Cheselene A8
Port
New Levee for Vicksburg With Centennial Canal
Washington dispatch reports the War Department recommends a $125,000 appropriation to build revetments before Vicksburg to protect the canal bank from Centennial Lake to the Mississippi River. Approval hinges on local cooperation.
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Vicksburg
Washington
Centennial Lake
Mississippi River
War Department
Hunter’s shotgun blast wounds and amputates arm
Hazlehurst-Walter Levy Benson, 17, after a long hunt sat to rest. The loaded shotgun on his shoulder discharged when snagged by bushes, striking his chest and arm, shattering the arm and forcing amputation at the shoulder.
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Hazlehurst
Walter Levy Benson
Benson
Cotton Receipts Surpass Last Season In Louisiana Area
Walter Fitzpatrick of the Cotton and Merchants' Exchange reports that current year cotton receipts already exceed last season's total of 15,455 bales, with 185M bales recorded to date. The grain comes from Louisiana and nearby counties adjoining Adams in the state.
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Natches
Walter Fitzpatrick
The
Cotton and Merchants’ Exchange
Louisiana
Adama
Special election for Montgomery chancery clerk held March 25
A special election is scheduled in Montgomery County on March 25 to fill the vacancy in the chancery clerk office caused by the death of the previous holder. The seat is currently filled by W C Witty who was appointed to the post.
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Winogs
Montgomery County
W. C Witty
Delta cotton to aid New York Yacht Club yacht sails
Mississippi cotton from the delta will be used to make sails for the New York Yacht Club yacht. The vessel aims to compete with Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht for the American cup this year.
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Jackson
Mississippi
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Ade to Visit Gulfport as Noted Writer
Gulfport welcomes George Ade, renowned short story writer and playwright, as one of the year's most distinguished visitors. The event highlights his literary achievements and anticipated public appearances.
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Gulfport
George Ade
Elizabeth Buckner McCaleb Dies at 82 in Port Gibson
Mrs. Elizabeth Buckner McCaleb died at her daughter’s home in Port Gibson after a two week illness. She was 82 years old.
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Elizabeth Buckner McCaleb
Port Gibson
Edgar Morris
McCaleb
Meridian Receives Second Motor Truck for Fire Dept
Meridian has just received the second motor truck for the fire department. It is a Seagrave six cylinder model with 0 horsepower. The second truck was delivered at a cost of 5,250 dollars.
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Meridian
Wilson Indorsed by Committee and Arbitration Treaties Move Ahead
Washington. The senate committee on foreign relations ordered favorable reports on a large batch of U S arbitration treaties with major powers including Great Britain Japan Italy Norway the Netherlands Denmark China Paraguay Haiti Ecuador Brazil and Uruguay The move follows President Wilson and Secretary Bryan urging prompt ratification to establish a pacific bulwark against foreign problems The treatises are virtually identical and cover limited arbitration of disputes unable to be settled by diplomacy In Norfolk the steamer Nantucket collided with the Old Dominion line steamer Monroe causing the Seurce to sink near Winter Quarter light ship The Nantucket stood by as rescue boats from the Monroe aided passengers and crew The Nantucket's damage and the Monroe’s wreck status were not immediately known
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Senate
Europe
South America
The
Orient
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Norway
Netherlands
Denmark
China
Paraguay
Haiti
Ecuador
Brazil
Uruguay
Mexico
Bryan
Pacific
Norfolk
Seurce
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Winter Quarter
Nantucket
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Monroe
New York
Boston
Gnondaca
We. J. Merritt
Bureau of Navigation
Dewey backs cumulative naval buildup to 1920 plan
Admiral Dewey in Macaine argues the navy grows from public need and lack of awareness. He urges a cumulative shipbuilding programme to ensure the U S reaches forty eight dreadnoughts by 1920, addressing inland ignorance of naval strength.
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Washington
Dewey
United States
Million Added by House for Mississippi Levees
Washington leading House rivers and harbors committee raises the lower Mississippi levee appropriation from 6 010 000 to 7 000 000, a one million bump seen as compensation for opposition to the Ransdell Humphreys bill. The panel did not adopt the continuing contract system to guarantee ongoing work toward standard levee height and width.
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Washington
House Committee On
Mississippi
Nantucket Sinks Monroe After Collision Off Norfolk
The Nantucket rammed and sank the Monroe in the Atlantic leaving 41 dead. Ninety seven survivors from the Monroe’s passengers and crew were rescued and brought ashore by the Nantucket.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Nantucket
Monroe
Diggs Warrants Spark National Attention Over Mann Act Case
A warrant issued in San Francisco targets Maury Diggs, former state architect, for a sexual offense against a young girl. The case follows his recent Mann Act trial and conviction, drawing nationwide comment over political implications.
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Diggs
San Francisco
Maury
Cullom Leaves Estate Valued Over 100000
Washington reports that Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois died rich, with an estate valued at more than 100000, contrary to friends’ belief that he would die poor.
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Washington
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Fire forces mass student escape at Dwight Indian Mission
Thirty two girl students and several teachers fled a burning dormitory at the Dwight Indian Mission School near Marble City in the night.
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Muskogee
Okla
Dwight Indian Mission School
Marble City
Wolf of Wall Street dubbed notorious liar in senate
Washington David Lamar of New York known as The Wolf of Wall Street was labeled a notorious liar in the senate by Senator Clark of Wyoming.
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Washington
David Lamar
New York
the Wolf
Wall Street
Senate
Clark
Wyoming
Gompers Defends AFL Against Union Criticism
Indianapolis report notes Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor defending the AFL and its executive council against charges raised by Charles H. Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners and others at the United Mine Workers convention. Moyer warned that a loss in the Michigan copper mine strike could be blamed on AFL leadership.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sameel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Duncan McDonald
Hiinots
Moyer Daresd
Michigan
Hopes for Settlement on California Alien Land Issue
In Toyo Japan hopes run high that a basis of understanding will be reached between the United States and Japanese governments over California alien land ownership. Both sides are actively seeking a workable solution.
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Toyo
Japan
California
United States
New Japanese Island Emerges near Iwojima in Bonin group
A volcanic island about five miles in circumference and 1000 feet high appeared three miles east by south of Iwojima in the Bonin Islands, marking a notable geological event near Japan.
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Tokyo
Iwojima Island
Missing Spokane heiress in ransom note case
Police failed to identify authors of a letter demanding 75000 dollars for Francie Jewis Clark, the Spokane millionaire missing from Santa Barbara since January 17, prompting a wide search in Los Angeles California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Francie Jewis Clark
Spokane
Wash
Santa Barbara
Free Transportation Urged at Hearing on Street Railways
Labor leaders led by James L. Cowles of New York urged public ownership of street railways and free transportation on all cars during a legislative committee hearing in Boston.
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Boston
James L. Cowles
New York
Legislative Committee On Street Railways
Four hundred Federals Reported Killed in Mexican Battle
From Matamoros officials report that about 400 Federals were killed or executed after capture in the Concepcion del Oro engagement south of Saltillo Zacatecas region. Rebels suffered seven killed and seventy wounded. Dynamite bombs made from cast iron pipe, said to be used by constitutionalists, were employed.
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Brownsville
Texas
Concepcion del Oro
Zacatecas
Matamoros
Saltillo
Day Huerta Plotters Arrests Amid Rebel Decree on Currency
Mexico City reports additional arrests tied to the plot against Huerta and a seizure of arms for an uprising planned on the anniversary of Madero's overthrow. Rebels decree that currency issued by banks under the Diaz regime will be treated as counterfeit after February 10 and vow unlimited silver coinage to fund operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Hwerta
Madero
Conception del Oro
Martine
Arreila
Durango
Sonora
Bank of Minero
Place Deputies on Trial in Copper Mine Shooting
Six deputy sheriffs in Houghton Michigan face second degree murder charges after a copper miners strike incident at a boarding house in Painesdale on August 14. The defense claims self defense as Tian and Patrick were killed during the confrontation following an unsuccessful arrest attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Painesdale
Tian
Patrick
Storm Claims Seven Lives Across Midwest and East
A 24 hour snowstorm hit Northern Illinois Indiana and Ohio with high winds and freezing temperatures. Heavy snowfall blanketed Southern Michigan and parts of the West. Rail disruptions telegraph lines and several wrecks followed due to faulty signaling. Seven deaths reported across the affected states, with Eastern Indiana and Ohio bearing the brunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illlinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
Ilanois
Explosion at Achenbach colliery fire camp in Dortmund
Twenty two people are killed and seventeen injured in a blast at the fire camp of the Achenbach coal mine near Dortmund, Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dortmund
Germany
Achenbach
Administration bill aims to buy radium ores on public lands
Washington D C exclusive rights for the government to buy all radium ores found on private exploration and an appropriation of 500 000 for extracting radium from such ores proposed by the house mines committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Mines Committee
Striking Chauffeurs Found Guilty in Mail Conspiracy Trial
New York eleven chauffeurs on trial for conspiring to obstruct the mails during a strike of mail drivers were found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mai Uck
WVa Torpedo Plant Damaged by Lightning Blast
Sisterville West Virginia reports the Young Torpedo Company plant wrecked by a lightning explosion. The blast caused about $10,000 in property damage within a ten mile radius and involved colossal quantities of nitroglycerin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterville
W. Va
Young Torpedo Company
Four Companies Indicted in U S Rebating Case
Chicago four railroads and the Swift & Co packing arm were indicted by a federal grand jury on rebates charges, brought by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift & Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate okays expanded payable money orders nationwide
Washington post offices will honor postal money orders at any post office rather than only the one on which drawn. The bill, already approved by the house, passed the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Cardinal Gennari Dead in Rome After Heart Disease
Cardinal Casimir Gennari prefect of the congregation of the council died in Rome from heart disease. He is the thint cardinal to pass away in the last two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gennari
Rome
Cardinal Casimir Gennari
Congregation of the Council
Captain Berry Held Negligent in Norfolk Disaster
Secretary Redfield fixed responsibility for the Norfolk disaster on Captain Berry. The ruling assigns fault to the captain and outlines corrective measures taken by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Norfolk
Redfield
Charges to be preferred in collision that cost four lives
Secretary Redfield directs that charges of negligence be preferred against Captain Deman Perry of the Nantucket after the Nantucket collided with and sank the Dominio Monroe off the Virginia coast. Investigation will be turned over to the Philadelphia board of inspectors with testimony and a full report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Board of Inspectors
Philadelphia
Washington
Redfield
Deman Perry
Nanterket
Monroe
Virginie
Board of Inspector of
Eth
de Eheien
Department of Commerce
KR. E. Tapley
Kalle
Norfolk
Nantucket
Herry
Perry
Pindell Refuses Ambassador Post to Russia
Kinone Man declines appointment as ambassador to Russia after controversy over alleged forged letters. Henry M Pindell of Peoria IL says no controversy should surround an ambassadorial posting and explains his January 25 letter to President Wilson. The incident centers on a purported letter from Senator Lewis urging acceptance and forged correspondence.
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Kinone
Russia
Washington
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria
Wilson
Pindell
Wile
Senate
Lewis
Milindle
Piedell
Suffragists Visit Wilson at White House
Four hundred women workers from ten Eastern states in a tented demonstration urged President Wilson to back woman suffrage and support creating a house committee on suffrage. The president said he cannot urge legislation not yet subjected to organic party consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White House
House Committee
Congress
Tragedy Strikes Mil ler Family Near Samberg
Reports from Hickman Kentucky confirm the sudden death of W. T. Miller's wife and two children in Samberg after a runaway team. Miller and others were in a wagon when the horses bolted, throwing them from the wagon and dragging them a short distance, resulting in instant death for all three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman, Ky
W. T. Miller
Samberg
Ranaway
Steel Firm Probed Over Railroad Rebates By Senate
Washington. The senate asks the interstate commerce commission to investigate charges that United States Steel corporation received rebates from railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Steel Corporation
Norfolk Court Rules Segregation Laws Unconstitutional
In Norfolk the state circuit court tests race segregation ordinances that aim to separate white and black residents in defined city areas, ruling the laws unconstitutional in a test case before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Farmers' State Bank of Hazlehurst Closes
The Farmers' State Bank of Hazlehurst failed to open for business and its affairs are placed in the hands of the state examiner. The bank was organized three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Bank
Haslehurst
Farmers’ State Bank of
Hazlehurst
State Examiner
Newsboys Tip Leads to Boston Counterfeit Raid
Newsboys' tips prompted a bar room raid in Boston where police arrested eleven men at a counterfeit plant. In fifteen days authorities say 6,000 bad half dollars were circulated from this operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ryan seeks Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania governor
Philadelphia city solicitor Michael J. Ryan announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryen
Philadelphia
Michael J. Ryan
Pennsylvania
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