Villa Assumes Executive Power in Mexico and World Relief
General Villa announces he has assumed executive power in Mexico due to the temporary inability of the sovereign convention to communicate with northern states. Western Newspaper Union reports official state department confirmations of the move. Meanwhile in Washington advocates push for one cent letter postage, hoping to move bills out of the post office committee for likely passage.
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Union
Washington
Villa
Mexico
State Department
George
Carothers
the Hare
Ville Witte
Congress
Friends of These
Post Office
United States
Germans Aid Red Cross to Feed Poland in Russian Poland
Berlin reports that international central committees will provide relief to civilians in areas of Russian Poland occupied by Germany. Funds will buy grain and cover administration costs, paid by the national relief foundation. The American and Spanish ambassadors to Berlin and Vienna join the committee.
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Red Crosse
Poland
Berlin
Russian Poland
Nachonailler Foundation
Vienna
Embargo Cuts Off American Settlement South of Agua Prieta
General P Elias Calles intensified the embargo by burning bridges on the Nacorazi railroad to trap 300 Americans living south of Agua Prieta under Maytorena control. The cutoff leaves residents without transportation for food and merchandise.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
P. Elias Calles
Carranza
Nacorazi
Maytorena
Jitneys Increase on Coast in San Francisco
The San Francisco police department reports a rise in five cent fare jitneys with 1,075 such cars now registered. Figures show 110 on February 18, 326 on January 26, 76 on February 16, and the past week’s applications push the total higher.
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San Francisco
Cal
Police
New York to Vote on Women's Suffrage Amendment
Albany announces the 1913 woman suffrage resolution has passed the legislature and now goes to a statewide vote. With both houses approving, New York voters will decide on amending the constitution to grant women the right to vote.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Assembly
Condition of Nebraska Banks December report
The abstract of the condition of the national banks of Nebraska exclusive of reserve cities at the close of business on December 1 shows reserve at 26.15 percent loans and discounts 50 228 374 gold coin 1 074 617 lawful money reserve 2 798 228 deposits of all classes 49 797 448.
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Nebraska
Washington
National Banks of
Roy Roberts Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
North Platte Neb motion for a new trial for Roy Roberts convicted of murder was overruled by Judge H M Grimes. Roberts was sentenced to die in the electric chair on June 4. Defense attorney Keefe claimed errors in evidence, jury misconduct with a sleeping juror, and improper jury instructions.
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Roy Roberts
North Platte
Neb
H. M. Grimes
Roberts
Keefe
Lincoln Timeline Highlights Major Life Events and Presidency
A chronology tracing Abraham Lincoln from his 1809 birth in Kentucky through his family moves and early career, to his 1861 presidency, 1863 emancipation act, 1865 assassination, and burial. Key dates include marriage to Mary Todd in 1842, 1860 presidential election, and 1864 re election.
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Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Washington County
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Hardin
la Rue
Spencer County
Indiana
Abraham
Nancy Hawke Lincoln
Sally Bush Johnson
Elizabeth Town
Lincoln
Illinois
Macon County
Iive
New Salem
Sangamon County
Anne Rutledge
Springfield
Harrison
Mary Todd
Robert Todd Lincoln
Congress
Edward Baker Lincoln
William Wallace Lincoln
Republican Party
Stephen A. Douglas
United States Senate
J. Wilkes Booth
Ill
Lincoln Death Fateful Night at Ford's Theater
Friday April 14 1865 at 1020 PM Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth during a performance of American Cousin at Ford's Theater Washington He died next morning at 7 22 AM The Petersen House across the street where he was cared for is still standing and government ownedạch
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Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Kentucky
Washington
Mr. Lincoln
Booth
Ford's
Laura Keene
Florence Trenchard
McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
Playhouse
Tenth Street
Ford Theater
Petersen
Fiji Methodist Missionary Giving and Adherents
Fiji's 90 000 population includes 83 000 Methodists. Their annual missionary giving totals 60 000 dollars plus local offerings for domestic church work.
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Fiji Islands
Methodist Church
Tough On The Hunters In State Senate Action
The house action would curb game bird hunting for two years with stricter limits. A closed quail season for five years, open seasons altered for plover doves ducks and prairie chickens, tighter bag limits and a raised penalty for illegal kills. The measures aim to restrict hunting despite regional splits among legislators.
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Union News Service
State Senate
Lancaster
Douglas
House
State Barber Board proposed to regulate barbers
A bill by Mosely of Lancaster proposes creation of a state barber board with strict regulations to prevent half trained barbers from damaging customers. The measure targets eliminating improper trimming of facial hair and improper tensorial functions on customers.
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Mosely
Lancaster
Nebraska Rail Fare Increase Bill Prompts Debate
Representative Miner of Douglas introduces H. R. No. 534 proposing raising passenger rates on all Nebraska railroads from 2 cents to 2% cents. The measure is the sole bill in this legislature touching the 1907 scent fare upheld as constitutional by the state supreme court.
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Nebraska
Miner
Douglas
State Supreme Court
Bill Seeks Air Tight Vaults for Contagious Deaths
Dr Meredith of Ashland introduces a bill in the lower house requiring interment in air and water tight vaults for victims of contagious diseases. The measure mirrors statutes in other states and aims to safeguard health where cemeteries lie near towns or rural settlements.
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Meredith
Ashland
Representative Jeary's anticoursing bill draws protest at Sutton meet
A lengthy petition from Clay county protested Representative Jeary's anticoursing bill. The measure faced calls in the house to employ every possible means to kill it amid the Sutton coursing event.
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Jeary
Clay County
Final entries filed for Nebraska homesteads total 2843
State Auditor records show 2,843 final entries across 43 counties. western Nebraska holds most new homesteads, with about 800000 acres taken or roughly 300 acres per homestead on average.
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Nebraska
Smith
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Bridgeton New Jersey resident credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength to perform housework and care for her baby after sickness. The ad claims the product is made from native roots, contains no narcotics, and has long been the standard remedy for female ills with confidential letters answered by women at the Lynn Massachusetts lab.
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Lydia E. Pink
Bridgeton
N.J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
All He Had Quote Reflects Tight Finances
A brief dialogue captures concern over money with lines about being short on funds and only loose change available highlighting financial strain.
California Syrup of Figs Advocated for Constipation Relief
An old advertising claim promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless, effective laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check for a coated tongue and then feed a teaspoonful, promising relief within hours with a 50 cent bottle sold in stores.
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California
Man Who Does Things Lets Wife Do All Talking
Fragmentary line about a man who can afford to have his wife speak for him. Text includes garbled phrases and unclear context regarding treatment or discussion. No definite event or names identifiable.
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Red Cross
Carter
Marine Eye Remedy Co
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