Government monopoly urged on communications by Senate report
A Senate report urges federal ownership of telephone and telegraph lines and wireless systems as a practicable option. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee proposes immediate treaties with Great Britain, Japan and others, totaling 24. President Wilson nominates several postmasters and other officials, and Goethals is named Panama Canal Zone governor after April 1. The government sues Haviland & Co. for 1.2 million dollars over undervalued imports. The Reserve Bank committee sets a six percent cap on bank stock in districts. Blair Lee is seated as Maryland senator. Navy testimony warns Japan could seize the Philippines quickly in a war scenario.
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Go to Church drives Chicago's vast religious turnout
About one half of Chicago's population joined in the Go-to-Church Sunday, with roughly 1,000,000 participants and a 500,000 increase noted. The report covers widespread religious activity, bank runs, legal actions, and notable events across the country, including a world airplane race plan and various court decisions.
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Mexican Rebel Leaders Deny Presidency Aim
Francisco Villa, a rebel commander, disclaims any plan to become Mexico’s president if the revolution succeeds, insisting he does not seek to shadow General Carranza who leads the movement. Gen James Grant Wilson, soldier, editor and author, died in New York. Former Senator Shelby Moore Cul lom buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield. Memorial to Halsey C Ives to be unveiled at St Louis Museum. William Deering will admitted to probate in Chicago with heirs named. Eva Booth ill in New York as prayers spread worldwide. Cardinal Casmir Gennari dies in Rome from heart disease.
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Pindell Declines Russia Ambassadorship
Henry M. Pindell of Peoria declines the ambassador post to Russia sending a letter to President Wilson. He cites false press representations and personal delicacy in declining. Wilson replies with respect and continued confidence. Rumor says Charles R. Crane may be nominated next for the post.
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Child's wishbone prank ends with more turkey
Marion, at Thanksgiving with grandmother, grips a wishbone and wins the longer end after a turkey dinner. She asks for more turkey and reveals her wish by the plate as her mother smiles. Also brief ads note cough drops and a claim about bankruptcy laws in several nations.
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Refuses Plea of Women at White House
President Wilson told 400 working girls from ten states that he could not initiate endorsement of suffrage legislation. He said support must come from the Democratic party before he would state his views. The demonstrators marched on the White House with colors and bands as their committee met with the president.
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