Protests and War Notes From Washington on Lusitania Flag
The United States weighs flag hoisting on the Lusitania as a neutral issue and prepares a diplomatic note to Britain. President Wilson comments that Germanys wartime measures are not a blockade but a warning and urges further explanation via international agreement. Rep Martin proposes steep penalties for foreign ships flying the American flag to deceive. Berlin says no neutral blockade, intending to avoid sinking neutral ships unless contraband is carried.
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Shackleton Antarctic expedition and Mexican diplomacy update
Nation reports Shackleton’s Antarctic crossing delays due to heavy ice as he plans a 1916 voyage with a crew including Hurley and Macklin. In Washington, officials note the Mexican crisis with Villa seizing power and Carranza diplomatic tensions as Monterey reports circulate. Norman B. Ream dies in New York after a career as a major industrial financier and railroad director. Exports rebound to 1913 levels in December.
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Mayos Plan Foundation for Medical Research
Minneapolis physicians Wiliam and Charles H Mayo propose a 1,000,000 foundation for medical research to be held by University of Minnesota regents. Interest would fund Rochester research and be open to graduate medical students. A separate note says a receiver was appointed for Meyer Brothers Drug Company in St. Louis after claims of debts over 500,000.
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Meyer Brothers Drug Company
Missouri Supreme Court fines five meatpackers for antitrust violation
Jefferson City February 9 five major meatpacking firms Armour Swift Hammond St Louis Dressed Beef Provisions and Morris were found guilty of violating the state antitrust law by the Missouri supreme court. An ouster order was issued but the firms may stay in the state by paying 25000 fines each. The action was brought by Governor Major when attorney general against the beef trust.
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Morris Company
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Colonel House Not Wilsons Peace Envoy
President today denied that Colonel House went to Europe as Wilsons missionary or peace envoy. He noted House visits Europe frequently and dismissed reports of U S Russia Austria Hungary peace talks as unfounded.
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Austria-Hungary
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Beresford Pushes Public Hanging of Raiders in Commons
In London the House of Commons faces a motion by Lord Charles Beresford to treat German raiders on undefended shores as pirates and sentence them to public hangings after court martial, covering both air and sea raids. In Baltimore a society leader, Mrs Clapham Murray, was killed by an automobile truck yesterday.
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Charles Beresford
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Clapham Murray
Baltimore
Fatalities From Stunts Alarm Moving Picture Families
Dr. Thomas Dar lington of the workmen's compensation commission told the Society of Medical Jurisprudence that many claims came from families of moving picture actors. He asserted many had been killed by falls from balloons, motor cars and cliffs.
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Society of Medical Jurisprudence
All Night Senate Battle Over Ship Purchase Bill
Washington senators waged a 24 hour plus session to delay the ship purchase bill with Jones holding the floor for 13 hours. Democrats pressed for attendance and even sought arrests of absent Republicans. An extra session appears likely if needed to pass the measure.
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Iowa Days Gain Senate Victory Over Prohibition Measure
Des Moines, Feb 9. Prohibition forces in the Iowa senate won the first test vote, adopting a resolution to direct the committee on constitutional amendments to report a prohibition amendment next Thursday, 30 to 18. The substitute, by Wilson, calls for immediate consideration by the full senate. The committee must report the amendment with or without recommendation.
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Japan to Deport Foreigners for Discord Promoting Acts
Tokyo reports the cabinet will deport any foreigner found guilty of acts that disturb peace or disrupt relations between the United States and other nations and Japan. The measure targets individuals promoting discord.
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Japan
Springfield Deadlock on Speakership Fails on Ballots
In Springfield Illinois the 54th speakership ballot failed to produce a result as factions clash. A Democrat led committee seeks a Republican speaker to secure fair treatment for administration measures. Fights between Igoe and Browne flare as deadlock continues with no immediate break.
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Igoe
Chicas
Browne
Ottawa
Lucey
John G. Oglesby
Foot and mouth outbreak spurs stricter cattle controls
Federal officials report a new foot and mouth disease outbreak in nine cattle yards including Chicago and Baltimore. All infected cattle face immediate slaughter and yards closed for disinfection. The policy emphasizes continued quarantine and prohibition of stock shipments from quarantined areas. Purchasers of slaughter cattle may incur losses under the federal meat inspection law. In Pennsylvania a house resolution to submit a woman suffrage amendment to voters passed and goes to the senate.
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Weather Forecast for Rock Island Area
Fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Lows around 20 degrees above zero. 7 am temperature 14, high yesterday 27, wind calm, no precipitation. Humidity 54 percent at 7 pm, 96 percent at 1 am. Stage of water 44 with no 24 hour change. Astronomical notes list Mars Saturn Mercury Jupiter Venus and close pair of twin stars near southeast at 5:30 am.
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J. M. Sherier
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Warfront Stalemate in East as German Push Fades
London reports halted German assault on Warsaw front with Russians claiming gains in the Carpathians and Austro German setbacks in Galicia. Elsewhere east Prussia sees fresh offensive efforts while Turkish advances in Egypt falter and Warsaw notes prisoners including German women among Danube River seizures.
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