Ratti Elected Pope on Seventh Ballot as Pius XI
Cardinal Achille Ratti archbishop of Milan was proclaimed pope on the seventh ballot in Rome on February 7, taking the name Pius XI. The conclave of 53 cardinals elected Ratti with eight votes, amid the Sistine Chapel ceremony and public blessing by Pope Pius X. Ratti had served as papal nuncio in Poland and librarian in Milan before his elevation.
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Big Strike Spreads Across Berlin Strains City Services
Berlin reports show firemen rushing to alarms with buckets and hand pumps as the municipal gas electric and water works strike halts service. Hospitals lack heat light and water while thousands face exposure and illness amid frigid conditions and influenza. Archbishop Rotto counters radicalism as Cardinal O Connell reaches Rome after the papal election.
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Strikes and shortages grip German cities amid rail turmoil
The text describes bread shortages in cities as crowds clash at bakeries and water lines form amid cold. Railway strikes spread from Leipzig Stuttgart and Karlsruhe with municipal employers in Koenigsberg walking out, leaving trains stalled and passengers stranded as Privy Councillor Weissmann labels the unrest a political battle with strong communist overtones.
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Senate approves 13 new U S district judges
The senate judiciary committee approved an increase of thirteen United States district judges to ease federal court congestion. New judges will be allocated by committee recommendation to districts including Massachusetts eastern New York southern New York eastern Pennsylvania northern Texas eastern Michigan northern Ohio middle Tennessee northern Illinois Minnesota northern California northern Georgia and Arizona.
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Girl Sues Dixie Governor Over Damage Claim
Frances C. Birkhead, a former Mississippi governor aide now in New Orleans, files a $100000 damage suit against Gov. Lee M. Russell alleging ruined reputation and health from alleged misconduct in his office.
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Farm tariff talks extend as valuation plan eyed
Washington reports indicate senate finance committee backs most farm tariff items and will spend days resolving rates. A valuation plan for farm insurance is to be examined, proposing a $10 million revolving fund for claims and a federal premium policy to cushion crop losses from weather.
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White House talks on farm co operatives and tribute monument
A White House conference will discuss farm cooperative marketing and finance with President Wooding as the House Ways and Means committee and the Senate Anayee committee set to review legislation. A 1000 nerve structure south of Nimwereide California will be set aside as a monument to preserve a large grove. The Senate debated cooperative marketing bills focusing on government authority to form associations and grant powers to prevent monopolies.
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Labor conference called for Feb 20 in Chicago
Invitations issued by the sixteen railroad brotherhoods for a one day Chicago conference February 20 gather 200 participants from all groups to adopt a fundamental economic program and seek understanding among those concerned with public welfare. William H Johnston of the International Association of Machinists touted the aim as correcting social and political maladjustments.
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Arboulette’s Third Manslaughter Trial Set for March 12
Roscoe Arbuette known as Fatty is scheduled for a third trial by Judge Loeuderback in San Francisco Superior Court to determine guilt or innocence in the manslaughter charge over Virginia Rappe's death following a drinking party at the Hotel St Francis. The first trial jury was discharged after a verdict of conviction.
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Fatty") Arbouette
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Pope receives O Connell in Rome message to America
Cardinal O Connell arrived after the conclave yet was received by the new pope Pope Pius XI. He said he had just returned from adoration of the pontiff and carried a message for America expressing the pope’s wish that America will learn to love him.
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Three Die as Wany Hart Hotel Fire Rages
A devastating blaze at the Wany Hart Hotel in Lexington Richmond destroys the main building and several adjacent structures. Three people are confirmed dead with extensive property damage reported across surrounding facilities.
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Hotel Guests Leap from Windows in Richmond Fire
A Lexington Hotel fire in Richmond Virginia on February 7 forces guests to jump from windows to escape. Dozens are injured many seriously and the blaze destroys the hotel and adjoining buildings. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Evening Journal
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Home Industry Workers Estimated in New York
It is estimated that 106,000 people in New York are engaged in industry within their own homes.
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New York
Prohibition Agents To Work Under Cover In States
Washington reports that Prohibition agents will operate under cover under a new policy announced from the prohibition quarters. Commissioner Haynes ordered the appointment of agents in different states after complaints that public announcements hindered their sea work. New agents will be assigned to duty quietly to conduct secret operations in their territories.
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British Police Killed by Mob in India Uproar
A mob of about 2000 Indian nationalists and supporters attacked police in Chaural on February 4, killing seventeen officers and staff. Telegrams report further disorder as strikers in Pretoria push for a provisional government. Gandhi proposes to end aggressive policy if prisoners are released and administrative controls eased.
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