Wilson Declines Faces With Office Seekers
President Wilson issues first White House statement declining in person interviews with applicants for office except when invited. He cites duty to focus on government business and major policy questions, preferring appointment handling through executive departments. The article notes initial cabinet, new secretaries, and McCombs offered ambassadorship to France amid celebratory and chaotic inauguration aftermath.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
White House
Wilson
New Jersey
Taft
Navy
Daniels
Lindley Garrison
William B. Aeson
Labor
William Jennings Bryan
Franklin K. Lane
Inter State Commerce Commission
the Interior
David F. Houston
St. Louis
Agriculture
Albert Ss. Burleman
William Redfield
Congress
Commerce
James C. McReynolds
William G McAdoo
Mr. Bryan
White’ House
Lane
Tumulty
Baker
Cleveland
William McCombs
Democratic National Committee
France
McCombs
Union Station
Nine Months for Suffragette in London March 5
Ella Stevenson, a militant suffragette, was jailed for nine months after placing glass tubes with fluid phosphorus in a letter box. Court barred women reporters, prompting protests. Crowds at stations, troops and marching girls filled the scene, while suffrage parade participants suffered exposure and illness. Senate opens with cabinet nominations delayed.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Ella Stevenson
Miss Stevenson
Noyes
Mary Anderson
Senate
Washington
President Wilson
White House
Hillside Return Fight Moves Through City Council
In Steubenville the La Belle View Land Co demands return of all deeds and city parcels deeded for park use after a Pittsburg meeting, claiming breach of agreement. Council tabled the communication. street plans face opposition while Sarratts offer a 20 foot path and property conveyances.
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City Counil
The
Land Company
Pittsburg
Steubenville
Ralston
Clint
Third Street
Rver
Merryman
Sarratt
Sarratts
Logan Street
Treet Committee
Water Works
James Simpon
City Water Works
Mark “4
Rache Edwards
Charles
Fifth Street
Market
Slack Street
Board of Control
Pittsburg Street
Ridge
Wellsley Avenues
Woman's Club of
Robbers Identified After Bergholz Postoffice Heist
Harry Stone alias Wallie and Jack Wood are named as suspects in the Bergholz postoffice robbery. Police report Stone linked to a prior Lisbon jail escape and deviation from a Blinky Morgan gang. Preliminary hearings are planned in Steubenville with charges across four post office robberies.
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Bergholz
Oliceman
Patrick Daugherty
Thomas McConahue
Uty
Daugherty
Charles
Larry. Stone
Lisbon
Jack Wood
Stone
Salem
East Liverpool
Ohio
Walt
Maynard
St. Plausville
Klee
Belmontounty
Willie
Bellaire
Columbus
Abbery
Ost
St.Jairsville
Veggs
Maynard Ad Kbee
Postal Department
Wullie
Ince
St. Clairs‘ile
Suveillance
Wellsville
Jefferson County
Howver
United States
Steubenville
Eld
United States Court
St. Clairsville
Wood
Cox
Wheeling
Destroyer Sea Disaster Kills Sixty Six Men
In the North Sea the German torpedo boat destroyer S 178 was rammed by the cruiser Yorck and cut in two. Sixty six crewmen died, including the torpedo boat commander Lieutenant Koeh and his first officer. The surgeon, engineer and 1 others were saved. The ship sank instantly during maneuvers with the fleet as searchlights scanned the area.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Helgoland
Germany
York
North Sea
Koeh
Yoret
Governor Cox Appoints Bell as Probate Judge with McCleary Aid
Probate Judge Harry A. Bell, appointed by Governor Cox, assumed office on Wednesday and will be assisted for several days by J. Ross McCleary and staff. McCleary departs after two terms amid praise from patrons, lauding his integrity and meticulous handling of estate and court duties. A probate journal entry notes Belknap’s bid to assume the office and McCleary’s initial refusal to surrender without Belknap’s commission. Additional probate matters include estate of James T. Beatty.
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Harry A. Bell
Cox
J. Ross McCleary
Bell
Weill
Udge McCleary
Ofice
McCleary
Esites
John G. Belknap
Jefferson County
Ohio
J. R. McCleary
Joh G. Belknap
J. G. Belknap
J. G. Belsnap
James T. Beatty
Taft Welcomed by Augusta Children in 1909 Visit
March 5 Augusta Georgia reports a warm welcome for President William Howard Taft. One thousand school children cheered as Taft, Mrs. Taft, and Miss Helen arrived, his smile showing appreciation from his private car to the hotel.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Augusta
William Howat
Taft
United States
Helen
Lipton challenge aims at Americus cup races in 1914
London reports a formal challenge from the Royal Ulster Yacht Club for a 1914 Americus cup series, presented by Sir Thomas Lipton. The vessel Oceanica is due in New York with confirmation from Lipton and the Royal Ulster Club, and the New York Yacht Club has been notified.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
America
New York
Thomas
New York Yacht Club
House approves Lowry statewide primary measure in Ohio
The Ohio House passed the Lowry statewide primary bill giving the Attorney General authority to appoint special counsel for grand jury hearings and establishing presidential preference primaries. The measure ends nominations conventions, sets primary reach to state and local offices, and includes village exemptions. Senate defeated anti cigarette bill and school medical inspections, while bills on caboose size, county boards of visitation, and a recall of judicial decisions were debated. The Black bill proposing university levy cuts faced opposition amid university funding concerns. The Senate also defeated pay for boards of education members in villages and special districts.
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Columbus
House
Senate
Tetlow
Columbiana County
Kilpatrick
Trumbull County
Boards of County Visions
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio State University
Representative Black
Ohio University
Miami University
Boards of Education
Gates of Dam Work Clears Mud From Gate Racks
With the river at about 13 feet, workers at Dam No. 1 near Wellsville began annual gate and rack clearance. Seven feet of mud surrounds the wheels and racks, while gates submerged in winter are buried under 12 to 18 inches of mud, all needing removal before the upcoming low water season.
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Wellsville
Salvation Army New Barracks To Be Dedicated March 16
A large Salvation Army Barracks on North Third Street opens for private inspection and will be dedicated March 16. An opening and reception for the public is planned March 13 for visitors to inspect the substantial building. Col Evan Major Withers and staff officers from Cleveland and Pittsburg will attend the dedication, with a council meeting set for March 17. The unit aims to organize charity more efficiently, promising savings to taxpayers.
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Salvation Army
North Third Street
Col
Evan
Major Withers
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Salvation Arms
Myron T. Herrick Resigns as U S Ambassador to France
Myron T. Herrick, American Ambassador to France, has sent in his resignation to President Wilson following the usual post election custom. The French foreign office has not received any inquiry about a successor and no name has been linked to the post.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Paris
Myron T. Herrick
France
Wilson
Balkan Allies Open Peace Mediation Talks
London dispatch reports that all Balkan allies have in principle accepted mediation by European powers to end the war with Turkey. A further consultation with other Balkan nations is urged before formal approval is given.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Turkey
Adt
Balkan League
City approves bonds and financial resolutions in street work
The city read and passed under suspension of rules a bond issue of 27500 for street grading and paving. Resolution 2835 authorized the City Solicitor to confess judgment in William Gossett vs. the city and Tri-State Gas Co. for 300.67 and costs. Ordinance 2836 approved certificates to pay Floto Bros. Co. for walls and sewer in the alley between Wells and Fourth streets totaling 720.
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William Gossett
City and Tri-State Gas Co
Floto Bros. Co
Wells
Fourth Street
Ex Vice President Levi P Morton Ill at 89
Announcement from the Morton family states Levi P Morton former vice president under Harrison and former New York governor is seriously ill at his Fifth Avenue home. He is 89 years old.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Levi P. Morton
Harrison
Fifth Avenue
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