Songs Inspire World By Fanny Crosby Known Hymn Writer
World reads of Fanny Crosby a famed hymn writer who died today in Connecticut. The article notes she penned thousands of verses under many pen names and inspired gospel songs like Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rescue the Perishing. Crosby was blind from infancy, educated at the New York Institution for the Blind, and lived to 96 with a long career touring as a performer and teacher of verse.
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Putnam County
New York
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Portugal Backs Allies Under Wartime Pact
Lisbon reports foreign minister Monteiro stating Portugal will follow Congress decisions to cooperate with the Allies when needed. A treaty would require Portugal to supply 10,000 troops to England during war. Portuguese troops have fought Germans in Angola, Western Africa, for some time.
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West Virginia hearing on gas rate appeal drags on
WHEELING Feb 12 Former West Virginia governor Glasscock arrived to testify in the Manufacturers Light and Heat Co appeal after the Public Service Commission reduced natural gas rates. Governor Hatfield and state officials faced questions over alleged coercion. Master Vandervort ruled on postponement requests as the case continued in Wheeling with testimony from Owen and three commissioners countering his statements.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Wm. B. Glasacock
West Virginia
Manufacturers Light & Heat Co
Public Service Commission
Hatfield
Grogscock
Charleston
J. W. Vandervort
Parkersburg
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Dayton
A. Leo Weil
Pittsburg
Williamson
Chas. H. Bronson
Morgan Owen
Lee
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Wade C. Kilmer
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John H. Holt
Huntington
A. A. Lilly
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Russia Buys Ships For Icebreaker Use
ST. JOHNS, N. F. Feb 12 The steel steamer Lintrose built for Reid Newfoundland Company in 1913 has been purchased by the Russian government for service as an ice breaker in the White Sea. The vessel will replace the Canadian government icebreaker Earl Gray, which proved inadequate and is now frozen in at Archangel.
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Senator Lowe backs Fairmont charter bill after review
The West Virginian reports Senator Scott C. Lowe, Charleston representative, read the proposed charter measure for two days and found no unfair provisions though some parts did not meet his approval. He announced the bill would be introduced in the House next morning, per L. M. Davis in Charleston.
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West Virginian
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Fairmont
L. M. Davis
Dayton Witness Sought In Dayton Roosevelts Shadow
Parkersburg West Virginia Feb 12 Friends of Federal Judge Alston G Dayton discuss former President Roosevelt possibly appearing as a character witness as Dayton faces a congressional inquiry into his official acts The probe seeks whether Dayton conspired with firms and individuals to influence court rulings and jury selections and to protect coal operators amid mine strikes and a carbon trust issue.
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Huntington
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Maine
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New York
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Ohio
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John J. Jackson
Federal District Court
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United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Hitchman
Hussians Advance On Austro Germans Front
Paris reports heavy artillery fighting along the front in France and Belgium with the French holding all positions. London notes a brief Russian incursion into East Prussia and Austro Hungarian passes, while Germans shift troops from Poland to the region and discuss expected naval blockades. Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Romanian moves signal growing Balkan efforts toward settlement before wider entry.
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Belgium
London
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Germany
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Berlin
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House of Commons
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Holland
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Bulgaria
Servin
Romania
Clarksburg Brick Plant Destroyed in Fire
Clarksburg West Virginia February 12 fire razed the Glen views Brick Penney plant causing about ten thousand dollars in losses. One worker died and the blaze started in the distant area of the yard as fire crews battled to contain the flames.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Glénviews Brick Penney
Eching
Negroes Protest Full Crew Bill in West Virginia
In Charleston on February 12 color residents petition the legislative railroads committee against the full crew bill. They say passage would require more brakemen and would discharge over 100 Negro porters on passenger trains in the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Norfolk & Western
Des Moines Saloon Licenses Not Renewed Citywide
Des Moines officials refused to grant renewals to saloon licenses, affecting about 80 establishments. The closures take effect Saturday night as the city enforces the license pull across Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Amendment Voted Down in Charleston Charter Bill Debate
In Charleston West Virginia on February 12 Democrats failed to indefinitely postpone a Fairmont charter bill after an effort to amend it. A referendum proposal also failed 41 to 25 as Judge Wertz defended the bill. A related notice questioned lack of required publication before the legislature.
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W. Va
House
Shaver
Marion County
W. N. Wertz
Senate
Lowe
Bluefield
Cattle Bars Again Put Up In State
Charleston W V Feb 12 Howard E Williams Commissioner of Agriculture issued an order prohibiting the shipment of cattle sheep and other ruminants and swine into this state from the federally quarantined region due to foot and mouth disease. The order also bars the shipment of horses and mules from Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Columbus Baltimore Pittsburgh and Jersey City.
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Jersey City
Bristol In Port At Montevideo
The British cruiser Bristol arrived in Montevideo yesterday. Reports indicate the Bristol spent much of the Atlantic patrol time, including an encounter with the German cruiser Karlsruhe in September, the naval battle off the Falkland Islands in December, and patrols in the West Indies in January.
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Italian Volunteers Plan of Garibaldi
Ricciotto Garibaldi, who lost two sons in the French army, arrived from Italy to urge British authorities to raise Italian volunteers to fight alongside the Allies. He met the Lord Mayor of London to outline his aim to organize and lead a force of Italian patriots.
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London
Ricciotto Garibaldi
Italy
Fourth Dist Holds Caucus On New Bill
Charleston West Virginia February 12 a caucus of House of Delegates members from the counties comprising the Fourth Congressional district met yesterday regarding the bill before the legislature to redistrict the satellite into a larger district.
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Russia on Eve of Great Battle
Petrograd reports a retirement of Russian forces in East Prussia and says they are on the eve of a great operation after the East Prussia struggle. Military secrecy is stressed as information may be limited. Russians seek shelter in their fortresses before targeting stronger German positions. The Pryemys garrison is said to be tiring itself in sorties, and Koziouzko heights were repulsed after 23 assaults.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
East Prussia
East Prassia
Pryemys
Koziouzko
Senate election probe delayed by current congress
Washington Feb 12 Investigation of corruption charges in the last senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania and Illinois and other states was blocked for the Sixty third Congress as the Senate committee declined to act. Chairman Williams said the inquiries would concern terms that begin with the next Congress, making such investigations premature for the present session.
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Germans Hold Up Diplomat Letters In Luxembourg Dispute
The United States has sent an inquiry to Germany over interference with diplomatic communications involving American Minister D. Van Dycke at The Hague and Luxembourg. Secretary Bryan announced the protest as the German militia commanders were cited in the complaint.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
D. van Dyke
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Luxemburg
Bryan’ 50
Gerard Gets Release For American Girl
Berlin reports that Miss Carolyn, daughter of Beverly, Massachusetts, arrested on suspicion of indiscreet naval curiosity, was released after Ambassador James W. Gerard interceded. She came to Berlin as a Chicago correspondent and must leave Germany immediately.
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Berlin
London
Carolyn
Beverly
Maas
Cage
James W. Gerard
Germany
Roosevelt Taft miss dinner at chamber event
In Great Barrington on February 12 a local chamber dinner drew mock attention as Chief Oschman hinted three New York guests may face arrests for improper dances. President Cornell denied the actresses wore scanty clothes or kissed bald-headed guests.
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Taft
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Oschman
New York
Cornell
Steamer Washington Sunk by Russians
Berlin reports of February 12 say the steamer Washington, flying the American flag, was sunk by Russians near Constantinople Trebizond corridor. The Greeks led master and crew. vessel carried Red Cross supplies earlier. Washington consulate notes no confirmed advices or registry listing.
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Constantinople
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Red Cross
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Maritime Register
American proposal on postponement of British plan
The Washington dispatch reports that the American government proposed to Britain postponement on the plan to take American weather fore of Wilhelmina. It asserts they will present evidence to prove her strong position. The brief notes the high level diplomatic exchange dated February 12.
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Great Britain
Governor Hatfield Signs Ten Bills in Single Session
Governor Hatfield signs ten new laws including eight Senate bills and local charter provisions affecting Martinsburg and related areas. The action formalizes legislative measures passed by the state government and implements changes to municipal charter and other statutes.
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Unclear fragment details health status of official figure
Fragmentary text suggests a former governor related to West Virginia with references to operation, condition, and possible political context but lacks coherent facts or dates.
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