Plot to kill cabinet members leads to arrests in Tokyo
In Tokyo on February 16 police uncovered what is believed to be an assassination conspiracy targeting cabinet members. Several arrests followed as authorities warn of a possible link to anti tax riot suppression. Minister of the Interior Ke Hara narrowly escaped when two men climbed into his automobile before guards intervened. The official claim says the attackers intended no fatal harm, though many doubt this.
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Tokio
Ke! Hara
Powder Valley State Bank Closes Doors in Salem
Salem Ore Feb 16 State Superintendent of Banks Sargeant left for North Powder to take charge after Powder Valley State Bank failed to open. The bank’s reserves were under the legal limit for days with deposits over 50 000 and loans over 58 000. Capital is 20 000.
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Salem
Ore
Powder Valley State Bank
Sargeant
North Powder, Ore
Portland Timberman Faces Bankruptcy Over Half Million
John M. Brazier, a Portland timberman, filed a federal bankruptcy petition admitting inability to meet debts of nearly 500000. Attorneys say overvaluation of logs from holdings near Vancouver Washington led to the financial shortfall and the issuance of bonds for development.
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Portland, Ore
John M. Brazier
Portland
Vancouver
Walsh
Oregon Washington Game Highlight Headliner Tonight
Pendleton residents will hear William Hayward of the University of Oregon speak on modern physical culture in schools. The event, free to the public, features stereopticon slides and moving pictures, plus demonstrations of jumping, running and pole vaulting. Hayward argues for inclusive athletic instruction benefiting all students.
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Oregon-Washington
Northwest
Pendleton
William Hayward
University of Oregon
Hayward
West
U. of O
Bill
Wedding of Miss Elizabeth Hanan and Duke Durrazzo
New York society anticipates the marriage of Elizabeth Frances Hanan a leading middle aged spinster and Duke Don Arturo de Majo Durrazzo to be solemnized soon in New York city setting with prominent social interest and high society attendance expected.
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New York
Elizabeth Frances Hanan
Don Arturo de Majo Durrazzo
Dr Smith optimistic on nomination for governor
Dr Smith with strong backing from Governor West leads Democratic field for the governorship. Other candidates include A S Bennett Col R A Miller and John Manning. Smiths law enforcement stance earned broad state support and many Portland women register as Democrats to vote in the May 16 primary.
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Dy Ce
J. Smith
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Portland
A. S. Bennett
The
Dalles
Col. R. A. Miller
John Manning
Dr. Smith
87 Philadelphia Babies Abandoned Last Year
Philadelphia figures from the Children's Aid Society show 87 babies abandoned in the past year. Of 310 destitute mothers, 54 deserted their children, while 137 fathers abandoned their families.
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Philadelphia
Children's Aid Society
Gore Denies Improper Conduct in Bond Allegations
Oklahoma politician Senator Gore testifies that he did not commit improprieties with Mrs. Bond and recounts meeting her in January 1913 in Oklahoma City. He describes events at the Winston Hotel as misinterpreted and denies blackmail plans, asserting he would not settle or be coerced. He also refutes being summoned by a senate committee.
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Oklamoha City
Gore
Bond
Thaddeus Robertson
Earp
E. J. Giddings
Wilson
District of Columbia
Kern
Senate
Illinois Woman Suffrage Case Moves to Supreme Court
Springfield Feb 16 The fate of Illinois woman suffrage law lies with the supreme court. Oral arguments and written briefs were presented. Attorneys on both sides said they doubt a decision will be issued before the April term ends.
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Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court
Unrest and arrests linked to alleged Tokio cabinet plot
Reports surface of an alleged plot in Tokio to assassinate cabinet members triggering mass arrests. Senator Gore testifies denying charges against him. In Santa Monica a practice run ends in injuries as Dave Lewis skids. Wilson rebuffs talk of a depression as storms threaten New York famine conditions.
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Tokio
Senator Gore
Dave Lewis
Santa Monica
Wilson
New York
John J. Kennedy
New York State
Buffalo
GW. M. Peterson
Portland
Powder Valley State Bank
Portland Timberman
Zapatista
Delegates to Attend Umatilla Sunday School Convention
Ninety delegates from here will travel to Pilot Rock for the nineteenth annual Umatilla County Sunday School association convention set for tomorrow and Wednesday. Hosts promise free entertainment, and the C W R N Co offers a fare and a third. Each Sunday school earns one representative per ten members. Speakers include state figures, with a packed program from devotions to committee reports and evening sessions.
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Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Umatilla
Douglas Belts tops race for county judge nomination
Douglas Belts a 60 year old Pendleton resident and former sheepman formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county judge. A longtime public affairs worker in eastern Oregon he appeals to economy and efficient service while pledging to address issues as they arise. He has been active in rail and woolgrowers groups and previously served in the state legislature.
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Mr. Betts
Umatilla County
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
John Schmidt
Main Street
Betts
Oregon
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Belts
Nils Alin
Hempstead to Lead Giants to Texas Training Camp
New York Giants president Harry N Hempstead plans departure tomorrow for Marlin Texas to begin training of the National League champions. He will pick up players at cities along the route and aims to return to New York in time for the March 6 reception for the White Sox and Giant contingent from their world tour.
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New York
Harry N Hempstead
New York Giant
Marlin
Texas
Hempstead
White Sox
Giant
Flyer Sets New Distance Record for Navy Aero Scout
Willis, of the United States Army Aero Corps, piloted speed scout number 2 from North Island to San Juan Capistrano and back, 1406 miles in 133 minutes. The flight, at 2500 feet altitude, lasted 55 minutes to Capistrano and 68 minutes return, and is claimed as the American speed record for this distance. The craft used a 75 horsepower motor and flew mostly over the ocean.
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San Diego
Willis
United States Army Aero Corps
Army Aviation
North Island
San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano
Two Fatally Injured In Auto Skies Crash At Santa Monica
In Santa Monica California on February 16 two people were fatally injured and four others severely hurt when Dave Lewis in a Fiat skidded and overturned during Vanderbilt race practice. George Smith a Civil War veteran suffered a fractured skull. Mrs H Pikes of Polson Montana was internally hurt. Lewis and his mechanic Eddie Arnett were bruised. A woman and a girl were also hurt, one unconscious, as the car hit a embankment and the steering knuckle failed.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Dave Lewis
Vanderbilt
George, Smith
H. Pikes
Polson
Montana
Lewis
Pikes
Wilson rejects reports of widespread business gloom
President Wilson today refused to accept newspaper stories claiming a general downturn in business. He noted Frank Walsh may have overstated unemployment figures from unverified reports and said administration circles censured the remark as a bad break. With tariff and tax attacks ongoing, he stressed communications show improving business and expects more jobs with warmer weather.
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Washington
Wilson
Frank Walsh
Industrial Commission
New York
Walsh
Suit Over Hunting License Costs Ends in Stalemate
Washington February 14. Frank Hodges brother of the Kansas governor failed to obtain a 49 refund on a $50 Alaska hunting license unused due to typhoid fever. The senate postponed indefinitely the bill urged by Senator Thompson. Senator Smoot said the claim had cost the government 400 to 500 dollars for print and related expenses and favored ending it here.
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Washington
Frank Hodges
Kansas
Alaska
Senate
Thompson
Smoot
New York Faces Famine Amid Snowbound Storm
New York struggled with food shortages as a major storm crippled railroads and halted fresh supplies. Snow continued to fall with temperatures at 17 above zero, paralyzing subway and street transit and delaying coal and milk deliveries. Officials warned the blockade must be broken soon to avoid a critical shortage.
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New York
Zapatista Outlaws Captured After Fight
In Mexico City on February 16, fifty Zapatista prisoners were brought to the capital under heavy guard, believed to face execution. They were captured Sunday in the Adjusco mountains after a party of eighty were surrounded by federal soldiers, thirty killed in fighting and the rest captured. In Washington, the president's cold showed slight improvement today as Dr Grayson barred leaving the White House.
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Mexico City
Zapatista
Adjusco Mountains
Here
Member of Commons Fined Over Gov Contract
London February 16 A member of the House of Commons Sir Montague Samuel was fined 65000 dollars plus costs by Justice Sir Rowlatt for voting while connected to a firm holding a government contract. The case centers on a conflict between a lawmaker's interest and parliamentary duties.
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House of Commons
London
Sir Rowlatt
Montague Samuel
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