Hungry Women Storm Steps of City Hall
In New York on February 20 a crowd of about 300 thinly clad women marched to City Hall crying We want bread and demanding the mayor. Led by Mrs Ida Harris president of the Mother Vigilance and Sweet Marie the group clashed with police as doors were banged in their faces. Marie was arrested after being dragged into a patrol wagon while others called for her release. The protest, amid rising bread costs and shortages, ended with police dispersal and ongoing calls for relief.
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New York
Bable
Mraida Harris
Mother Vigiance
Marie
City Hall Park
Muigers Square
Sire Harris
Ory
Mra Harr
Kermeny
Freight Train Dash Down Mountain Leaves Three Missing
A 44 car Great Northern freight train reportedly broke free and careered down a mountain near Tren early this morning. Three men associated with the crew are missing after the derailment or jump from the cars. conditions unclear whether they are buried in debris. Reports say the derailment occurred while the train was moving from Spokane to Seattle, with the cause under investigation by railroad officials.
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Great Northern
Ihre Mountain
Tren
Reese
Vie
Grea Serthers Pamenwer
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Meattle
Frisky lambs thrive despite strong Arlington wind
The Ambing season from Arlington shows favorable conditions despite today’s wind. Dan P. Smythe returned from Arlington this morning. Smythe Bros. own 600 ewes in their lambing bend and expect an increase to about 1298 percent. Sheep are thriving due to mild winter and good pasture. Wool quality is expected to be good as prices for wool and sheep remain high. The state sheep population remains 1% to 20% below normal.
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Arlington
Dan P. Smythe
Arliington
Smythe Bros
Mr. Seapike
Shrepmen
Major General Funston Death At San Antonio Hotel
Major General Frederick Puno collapsed in the St Anthony hotel lobby at 9 14 pm and died soon after from acute indigestion. He was reported to have dined at the hotel and left a wife and three children, one an infant.
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San Antonio
Terxas
Frederick Puno
St Anthony
Funston
Sten
Senate Adjourns As Road Bond Bill Advances
Salem news reports the legislature adjourned at 2:30 am. The senate passed a million dollar road bond bill with an election provision and an emergency clause. A June 4 special election to approve the measure was set, with debate over references to the 1914 general election and cost concerns for the slated $100,000 to $160,000 savings.
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Salem
Senate
Guerru
Wilen Thoke
Munick
la Follette
Pierce
Strayer
Hitctham
Dimick
Genera
Dine
Floer
Dé Fet
British Consul Suspect Violator In Moral Conspiracy Case
In San Francisco, Feb, authorities report Federal Patrick Attorney Preston will move to indict Conan Carne for conspiracy to violate morality. An indictment is expected. one suspect allegedly aided the Birth Friendly Society. Other society members have been convicted for recruiting soldiers in California. A federal appeals court reversed a civil case involving British interests. The jurors in the Edith Fraker trial adjourned to consider yesterday’s testimony.
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San Francisco
Feb. T
Preston Will Rodn
Conan Carneale Hoes
Mentrality
Preston
Dte
Mom
Birth Friendly Society
Ao Sharer
California
United Later Appellate Court
Yeaterday
Jory le
Edith Fraker
Closing Bids Rise Four Cents in Morning Trading
Trading notes from Chicago show gold and commodity prices moving upward with closing bids up four cents. In Portland, club prices quoted at $1.56 with the low at $1.41. Senator Frederick Steiner returns from Salem after a busy legislative session as other county delegates are expected to arrive in the morning. A two headed lamb born at Smythe Bros Arlington ranch died shortly after, with preserved end reportedly sold for steak value. Local auto dealership reports multiple sales to Islanders, Burroughs, and others, including Chevrolet models.
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Steiner Heturna
Frederick Steiner
Salem
Matila County
Arlington Ranch
Smythe Brox
Americans in Germany Face Severe Fund Shortages
London reports worsening need as refugees in Germany await transport out of the country. About five hundred Americans are stranded, many penniless, including several U S officials. German authorities restrict exits to Denmark, with a noted exception for one New York woman.
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London
Germany
United States
Copenhagen
Wolland
Denmar
Marc Haviland
New York
Herne
Senate kills library bill amid local controversy
The Senate rejected a library bill backed by Anderson and Fean, which would shift public library funding to county control. Clerks report the measure failed amid opposition. backers claim it would clarify authorities while critics warn it could interfere with local boards. Pendleton observers note a pushback from councils fearing state overreach and possible losses to library independence.
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Senate
Mayer Best
Parrett
Anderson
Forbert
Pendleton
Inau Muedia
Seattle Primary Vote Narrowest In City History
Wash Feb 25 The municipal primary in Seattle was the closest ever known with fourteen candidates reduced to six for city council. Voters will cast ballots March at precinct polling places using voting machines. About eighty six thousand eligible voters. Mayor Gill and others anticipate certain council members may be challenged.
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Seattle
Wash
Gill
Allen Dale
Oliver T. Erickson
Robert Hesketh
Presient Coupell
WD. Lane
Revere from Olympia Reports Washington Oregon Legislation
Edgar F. Averth district inspector of the biological survey returned from Olympia and G tommatters on the predatory animals bill. He expects an appropriation of £15,009 to be weed under government service direction. The Oregon legislature boosted the deputy of casete to simulate the Ting of them.
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Revere
Olympia
Edgar F. Averth
Biological Survey
Tom
Washington
Oregon
Oreton
Two ships in danger zone as filibuster fights suffrage
Washington reports secretary Lansing pressing Senate judiciary panel to pass a bill granting the president authority to use land and naval forces to enforce United States obligations. The espionage bill advances as debate over a filibuster and woman suffrage continues amid war concerns and efforts to secure safe conducts for Americans abroad.
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Lansing
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
Senate
Turkey
Caliier
Caesar
Beirut
Hampton Ronde
New York
Orleans
Rochester
Merwan
Commins
Fusticn Department
Justice Departments
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Six Die in Alberta House Fire Tragedy
A fire in the Tomety district near Tabor Alberta killed six people including three children. The home of Fred Das burned and authorities recovered charred remains and human bodies from the ruins.
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Lethbheidge
Alberta
Siz
Fred Das
Tomety
Tabor
Coriwner
Humphries
Will
Ruina
Named by President for Director of the Mint
Raymond T. Baker, a former private citizen, was named by President Wien as director of the mint. His home is in Reno. He was once warden of the Nevada penitentiary.
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Raymond T. Baker
Wien
Mint
Re Fe
Nevada
Torey Tournament Promises Holiday Golf Fun For Members
A bogey tournament is scheduled Thursday at the local links as a holiday event for members. Individual players will compete against their doges with scores averaged against the course standard to measure fair play and skill.
Port Brennan Showed Trade Contract Increase
Washington reports a rising trade balance with a January to February period showing exports near 1.09 billion dollars and total annual exports around 2.18 hundred million. The department of commerce cites higher shipments across vessels and machinery, with figures compared to prior years including 1916 and 1955.
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Washington
British force bottling Turks at Kut-el-Amarah
A fragmented map caption describes British troops beating Turks at Kut al Amarah near the bend of the Tigris in April 1916. Reference mentions the Kurdish front and a Turkish force opposing the northern entrance of the Bereteh, with map lines indicating troop positions.
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Kut-el-Amears
Tigris
Bereteh
Auto Hits Train Two Men Killed in California
A car colliding with a train in Pebble Beach, California, killed two men. Police report details are limited, but the crash halted traffic briefly and prompted an investigation. Further information is expected from investigators.
Funeral for Funston draws line of march to San Francisco
San Antonio reports Funston’s death leads to temporary command by General Perthing of the Army’s southern department. Funston’s body travels from Fort Howton to San Francisco for a funeral at the Presidio on Saturday. Overwork is blamed for his death. grief and illness affect his family.
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Ran Antonio
Eners
Perthing
Army
Southern Department
Funston
Washington
Fort Howton
San Prancisco
Sintec
San Antonio
Alamo
Seventh Field Artillery
Barton W. Perry
Third Field Artillery
An & P
San Fancisco Tonleht
Columel
Malvern Hill Barnum
Aoneuhesd
Muttlanen
Mock Publicity Targets Laura Stareher in Unracilia
A public mock publicity campaign centers on Laura Stareher alias mavinreen of Unracilia. The article hints at sensational coverage and a recurring feature about her, with ongoing attention in local press and social chatter.
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Uneense
Laura Stareher
Unracilia
Late Wire Bulletins From Ancona and Persia
Shipping news from New York reports arrivals and contentions about submarine warfare. Refers to German reprisals and Cuban revolt context, with terse notices of ships and routes and Western trade tensions.
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Blwestemn
Imreon Auto Co
Ceparte
Porte
Islanders & Burroughs
Frei Rwed
Smith
Weetagre
Tet
Come States
Belin Re- Saelenceae Reparture
Forth Denmarrk
Kills
City Comedimen
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Porto Rico
R- Wi
Port Breness
Pigush Miles
Lometrey
Bagdad
SANNA
Persian Gulf
Dujailah
Los Angeles
Pershing
General Funston
Letterman Hospital
Tarene
J. P. Rusk
Ptespild
U Boat Attitude
Pee
Ancona
Persia
SANA
WFP
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