Contagion in French Army Strikes Multiple Garrisons
Epidemics of scarlet fever pneumonia cerebro spinal meningitis and scarletina sweep French forces. 800 soldiers hospitalized at Toul with forty deaths since January 1. Nancy reports 500 hospitalizations and eight deaths since January 2. Luneville 125 and Reims 100 in hospital. Overcrowded barracks due to extended recruitment drive and delayed new barracks amid budget debates.
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Nancy
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Reims
Chamber of Deputies
Lacy’s Attorneys Prepare Fight in Thefts Case
The state farms its best legal talent to prosecute Theodore Lacy who fled Montgomery after cashing in 90000 for the state. The February 24 trial date looms with anticipated lengthy pleadings and possible juror deliberations. The Montgomery grand jury probes convict department troubles and may implicate others besides Lacy and Oakley.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theodore Lacy
Astutettorneys
Villa’s Attitude Toward Spaniards Revealed in Juarez Visit
General Francisco Villa receives Spanish mine owner Jose Marin and Spanish merchant Jose Musiera at his Juarez headquarters. He reiterates his plan to expel Spaniards active in politics but offers safety guarantees and permission to import goods worth 20000 dollars. Villa’s doctor Dr. Lyman Raschbaum reports the interview to the press.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Francisco Villa
Jose Marin
Jose Musiera
Chihuahua
Villa
Washington
General Villa
Marin
Spain
Madero
Lyman Raschbaum
Queen and royal mercy amid pitiful plea outside palace
In Brussels the procession of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth halted when a woman threw herself before their car. The queen comforted her and ordered care for the distressed mother, who spoke of a broken home and starving children.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Albert
Elizabeth
Diamonds Missing From West Side Jeweler Case
A West Side jeweler reported diamonds left in a vehicle were taken when S. P. Bernetti of a New York firm entered the store to conduct business. Police are investigating the incident as a possible theft.
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West Side
Good showing of state's finances reviewed by Alabama treasurer
A Special to The Item from Montgomery reports the Alabama treasury shows a surplus of about 50 000 dollars after outstanding warrants, with a working balance of 560 051 and warrants 509 460 leaving 60 591 in the black. The piece notes uncertainty whether the state is ahead or behind financially and questions revenue outlook through year end.
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Montgomery
Ala
Treasury
Mrs Wilson to Attend Rome Homecoming Week
Telegrams from Washington report Mrs Woodrow Wilson has accepted an invitation from the Rome Chamber of Commerce to be guest of honor at a home coming week for former Romans in Rome Georgia this fall. She lived here as Miss Elien Louise Axson when her father led the First Presbyterian Church. She may be accompanied by one of her daughters and will specify the date later.
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Roma
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Rome
Mantle and Tile Dealers Organize In New Orleans
The Interstate Mantle and Tile Dealers Association closed its 11th annual convention in New Orleans after reelecting Robert B. Beck of Chicago as president George F. Lee of Atlanta as vice president and J T Foy of Cincinnati as secretary treasurer. A Southern Association of Mantle and Tile Dealers was formed with Eubanks as its first president and Currie of Birmingham as vice president and Harris of Atlanta as secretary treasurer. Members include Louisiana Texas Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida and Tennessee.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Interstate
Mantle & Tile Dealers’ Association
Robert B. Béck
Chicago
George F. Ee
Atlanta
J. Foy
Cincinnati
W. J. Northcross
Baltimore
Association of Mantle & Tile Ceaters
Eubanks
W. A. Currie
Birmingham
Thomas C. Harris
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Eastern Yacht Club announces Newport race for Cup defense
The Eastern Yacht Club released the cruise schedule for next summer including a July 2 Newport race between the three Cup defender candidates. This race marks the first Cup sloops contest used to tally points toward the defender selection.
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Boston
Eastern Yacht Club
Newport
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