City Council Passes Loan and Sidewalk Measures
City Council adopted an ordinance regulating chattel mortgage brokers and required a $170 annual license for loan firms. The body approved sidewalk repairs and cement pavements south of Market, plus multiple street improvements and suspensions. Discussions covered street car service, transit upgrades, and requests for reduced round trips to nearby towns.
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Merryman
Tomsilitis
McFeeley
Woods
Bueche
Ralston
Hawkins
Clayton
Patten
Fach
Teaft
Patton
Traction Company
Griffin
Council
New York
Chaffee
Chamber of Commerce
Weirton
Follansbee
Net
Pleasant Heights
Gavin
Loan Co
Lincoln Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Henry Avenue
Market
Third Street
Brady Avenue
Oregon Avenue
McDowell Avenue
Alley Avenue
Woodlawn Road
Sinclair Avenue
Lake Erie Avenue
South Street
City of Ground
H. Weaver
James McFeeley
Adams Street
Peeler
Funeral for Kennedy Draws Massive Buffalo Procession
Buffalo sees the state treasurer John J. Kennedy laid to rest after his suicide. A 100 member Albany delegation and many fraternal groups attend the Holy Cross burial at Blessed Sacrament Church. Auto and cab fleets from the city and nearby towns were pressed into service as the crowd swelled beyond the church capacity.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Buffalo
N. YY
John J. Kennedy
Holy Cross Cemetery
Albany
Markeen Hotel
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
James F. McEloin
Faithful Watchman Dies After Brooklyn Burglary
William Lehman, a night watchman at a coal yard in Brooklyn, died after confronting burglars who blew open the safe and stole $75. He fought the thieves, was beaten, and died from injuries sustained during the encounter. The assault occurred as the robbers struck in the early hours, leaving Lehman mortally wounded while trying to protect his employer’s money.
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Associated Presa
Morast-Star
New York
William Lehman
Brooklyn
Borglate
Lehnar
Hia Thereday Weather Report Note Colder
A brief weather note records a likely day with cooler temperatures and a focus on colder conditions. The text hints at a forecast or advisory style from a local source noting a change in temperature.
Judge Dayton Charged With Prejudice by Labor Groups
A petition from United Mine Workers and Rio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly accuses Federal Judge A D Dayton of prejudice that incapacitates him from sitting as a judge in the northern West Virginia district. The document was filed with President Wilson, who will refer it to Attorney General McReynolds for action.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
A. D. Dayton
West Virginia
Wilson
United Mine Workers
The
Rio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Dayton
McReynolds
Mexican bandit Castillo captured near Hachita after Cumbre disaster
Maximo Castillo, linked to the Cumbre tunnel catastrophe that killed ten Americans and many others, was seized with six followers thirty-eight miles south of Hachita, New Mexico by American troops. He surrendered without resistance and will be brought to Fort Bliss. The case raises questions about possible extradition to rebels and potential execution.
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el Paso
Texas
Maximo Castillo
Cumbre Tunnel
Hachita
N. M
Hugh L. Scott
Fort Bliss
Captain White
Ninth
United States Cavalry
Castillo
Walter McCormick
Las Palomas Ranch
General Scott
Cumbre
Times
Bodywell
Villa
Scott
President Urges Early Freight Rate Decision
President Wilson held a half hour meeting with Inter-State Commerce Commission Chairman Clark in Washington. White House officials say the president favors an early ruling on Eastern railroads' request for higher freight rates, a decision that could come soon despite rates being suspended for now until September 12.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Wilson
Clark
Inter-State Commerce Commission
White House
Chicago municipal market opens with no shoppers
Chicago workers did not rush to the new municipal market offering groceries at cost. By 9 a.m. no customers appeared and clerks merely dusted the shelves. Prices posted included beans 3 1 2 cents, soap 3 1 2 cents, rice 2 1 2 cents, and bacon 17 cents per pound. First buyers would not be asked about employment while later purchases would be investigated.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
Meyer
Chamber committee discusses lower streetcar rates and building code
A lively meeting of the Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed forming a joint city committee to secure lower streetcar rates between Steubenville and nearby towns. The Board of Health sewer proposal through Fisher's Run was endorsed for City Council approval, with next steps to regulate plumbing in Steubenville. The building code committee reported progress on a draft code due in about two weeks, listing members Ross Anderson through George W. Swan. A health club campaign and Italian printing plan were noted.
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Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Committee of Public Utilities
Board of Directors
City
Uci
Stenhengillansbee
Steubenville
Weirton
Board of Health
Ross Anderson
J. A. Medcalf
R. J. Peterson
Pred. Pew
James H. McFeely
George W. Swan
Commercalley
Three of Four Defendants Found Guilty in Coal Case
In San Francisco the United States District Court found three of four defendants guilty of defrauding the government of customs duties on imported coal. S. C. Mill, James B. Smith, and F. H. Mayer were convicted as charged while Edward J. Smith was acquitted. The case, prosecuted by M. I. Sullivan and Theodore Roche, was brought after President Wilson appointed special counsel following resignations of J. L. McNabb amid alleged political interference.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
San Francisco
Dee
United States District Court
Adiciate
Funn
S. C. Mill
Fifth Annual Men’s Banquet Honors Mission Work
A crowd of about one hundred men from St. Paul’s Episcopal parish attended the fifth annual men's banquet. Guest speakers included John W. Wood of New York, general secretary of the Board of Missions, and Rev. Robert Kellreeter of St. Stephen's. Wood spoke on the missionary movement, praising Bishop Rowe’s Alaska work and urging American Christians to join missions.
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Pya
St. Paul
T Paul's
John W. Wood
New York
Board of Missions
The
Episcopal Church
Robert Kellreeter
St. Stephen's
East Liverpol
Bishop Kinsolving
Brazil
W Sidener
Wood
Wather Kell
Sidener
Knights of St. Paul
Taappe
Ohio
St. Paul’s
Knights
good +herarch
Spirit of Missions
Church of Christ
China
Japan
Philippines
Ciastons
St. Paul's Parish
St. Maat
Dyer
Kall
Vietrola
Market Street
Aged Earl Struck by Militant Suffragette on Platform
London Feb 18 A militant suffragette armed with a whip savagely attacked Baron Weardale as he waited with 200 guests for a train to Althrop Park Northampton to attend the wedding of Hon Sidney Peel and Lady Delia Spencer The elderly peer fell to the ground but suffered no serious injury The attacker was arrested
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Herald-Star
London
Baron Weardale
Althrop Park
Northampton
Sidney Peel
Viscount Peel
Delia Spencer
Earl Spencer
Lord Weardale
Rail from St Nicholas cemetery leads to murder inquiry
In Aurora on Monday night Miss Threes Hollender was found dead at St Nicholas cemetery. Chief of Police Michaels headed to Chicago with officers, pursuing leads from the scene as officials seek answers in the death.
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Herald
Aurora
Feb
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Threes Hollender
Michaels
Aurwig
Ewreheart
Anthenyoma
Austria
Michal
Man Killed In Dynamite Explosion At La Belle
A dynamite blast in a shanty used to warm and loosen ore in ironclad cars killed George Milkovich a Servian laborer instantly. Milovan Krinch and Mele Mancilovich both Servians were injured and hospitalized with expected recovery in a few days. The shanty suffered damage but the ore trestle remained intact. The exact activity at the moment of the explosion was not ascertained.
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George Milkovich
Milovan Krinch
Mele Mancilovich
Kansas Women Move to Form Statewide Political League
Wyandotte county Democratic Club in Kansas City Kansas hosts a meeting led by Grace Wallace urging newly enfranchised Kansas women to attend meetings and organize political clubs. The aim is a statewide organization to influence and improve state laws through cooperation.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Kansas City
Democratic Women of Kansas
Kansas
Wyandotte
Exiled Peruvian Leader Billinghurst Departed With Son and Minister
In Lima on February 8 Associated Press reports former Peruvian president Billinghurst was taken from the penitentiary after a military escort. He, his son George, and interior minister Tirwlo were moved toward Callao ten miles away to board a vessel for exile.
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Lima
Peru
Erm Billinghurst
George
Tirwlo
Ef Eutios
Callan
Officials in Columbus Engage in City Affairs
A report from Columbus notes prominent figures including J. Maneny, chief of the Chi nepeetion herrea, whim, Stewart, and Carles Raila are actively debating city priorities. Chief Aengst today addressed ongoing concerns as officials seek to restore order and plan future actions.
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Flomals J. Maneny
Chi ‘Nepeetion Herrea
Whim
Stewart and
Carles Raila
Columies
Ity
Collision leaves cargo vessel damaged near Naples
An Associated Press report from Naples describes a collision involving the White Star ship and the Fabre vessel near Madonna's anchor chain breaking. The incident caused extensive damage to the topwork and stern with injuries reported among crew.
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Associated Press
Merald-star
Naples
White Star
Wee Colin
Madonna
Fragmentary OCR Brief From Unknown Page
Vague readable phrases reference a barge, Petaf ectome, and dated events but no clear names, places, or concrete actions. The text appears damaged with scattered fragments lacking coherent report or identifiable entities.
Hes Hive na deer to be prepared for the vis
Incomplete text mentions preparation for a visit and appears to note inspectors or a test related to health or safety. The readable words suggest a setting where someone is told to get ready for an inspection or visit, with emphasis on readiness and potential authority figures.
Refrains and hearings amid the Hall protest
A fragmented report notes a gathering in the hall amid refrains and alarm over a referendum. The piece references Seth Alving and the looming 43 to gain support, with voices opposing the majority stance and a warning about potential action today.
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Seth Alving
Queen City Passengers Transferred After River Mishap
Passengers from the Queen City were moved to the Steel City after the vessel ran aground near the Ohio Falls opposite Louisville. An inquiry is to begin, officers cited, and rail transfer offered at Navigation Company expense. Weather and ice hampered movement with a heavy snowstorm and dam collision noted.
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Queen City
Ohio Falls
Louisville
Steel City
Virginia
Ourney
New Orleans
Navigation Company
Wheeling
W. A. Stoetzer
William
Davies Rowe
Conrad Andrews
Akron
W. R. Graham
Graham
Portsmouth
J. A. Shade
Piqua
Lorena
Vera
Alice Holdren
Marietta
Rose Wolff
Pomeroy
W. Hh, Bachert
E. A. Bachert
Bessie Bachert
Coshocton
Ashcker
Washington
Andrew Dowls
Jang
Parkersburg
Mason City
Johnson
Capt. Johnson
Andy
Elks Banquet Promises Large Washington Birthday Attendance
A Steubenville Ohio Elks banquet invitation for Washington's Birthday proclaims 500 new members for 1915 and features a mortgage burning for their new home. The notice lists speakers, musical acts, a tango program, cabaret singers, and a special table for past rulers, urging dues and RSVP by February 1.
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B Elks
Washington
B. P.O. Elks
Steubensville
Ohio
Fao P.m
Bower
Sloup
Herbert
Harishorn
H. A. Strab
W. 5
McCansien
Carl Smith
Log Zimmerman
A.C. Lewis
A. G. Lee
Sutc
Bond
Feist
John Nicholson
J. 1
Batevy G. ¥. Hamilton
Mrs General Logan in Serious Condition at Home
From Washington February reports indicate Mrs John A Logan widow of the Civil War, became ill at home. Physicians administered antidotes and medicines as concern grew that she might be in danger from a cold and reactionary symptoms.
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Associated Press
John A. Logan
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