Lincoln Anniversary Rally Ends In Patriotic Roar At Capitol
At the First Congregational Church in Washington hundreds cheered Lincoln and the flag during the 108th birth anniversary observance led by Representative Cannon. A tense dispute over patent design legislation sparked a brief fist fight between attorneys Bradford and Dodge in the committee corridor as the session adjourned.
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Mexican envoy named ambassador to Washington
Yenacio Bonilina Mexican secretary of communications and public works and former Ameri can-Mexican joint commission member was designated by First Chief Carranza as Ambassador at Washington. Consul General Ramoro De Negri told Secretary Lansing that Bonillas would be formally recognized and arrive in Washington before month end. Bonillas formerly taught civil engineering at MIT, where he is a graduate and he speaks English with a Boston accent.
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Piney Branch Citizens oppose Lewis phone bill at church meeting
The Piney Branch Citizens Association adopted resolutions opposing the Lewis bill for municipal ownership of the District telephone service. Chairman W. Pespody read a committee report urging no action on the measure, but seeking rate reductions and possible extension of service to multiple telephones on a single line, as practiced in other cities.
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Lindbergh files impeachment charges against Federal Reserve Board
Representative Chartres Lindbergh of Minnesota accused the Federal Reserve Board and allied officials of a conspiracy to control banks and force industrial slavery. He charged the Fed Act is unconstitutional and alleged a boycott against nonmembers to coerce states into joining. The allegations, 23 pages long, were referred to the judiciary committee with hearings set for today.
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Ten or More Dead in Large Kenwood Hotel Fire
Minneapolis officials report at least ten people killed in the Kenwood Hotel fire started in the basement. One body recovered from ice debris. Dozens injured and many guests unaccounted as freezing temperatures hampered rescue. state fire marshal to conduct inquiry.
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Army Women Join Red Cross Formation at Rauscher's
Army section of the lay women of the Red Cross was organized yesterday at Rauscher's. Several hundred army women attended and became members. Mrs Baker wife of Secretary of War Baker was elected honorary chairman with Mrs Scott wife of Gen Flugh L Beott as chairman.
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Carranza seeks embargo to halt British oil supplies
Mexico's de facto leader Carranza sent a note to the United States and neutral nations proposing a mutual embargo on foodstuffs and munitions to force an end to the European war. He suggests neutrals and belligerents cooperate to curb conflict, halt merchant traffic, and confine the war, potentially crippling Britain by cutting Tampico oil and food imports. The State Department offered no formal comment.
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Saw Model Slain Case Linked to Montreal Man
Philadelphia police report Frederick J Farrell, 25, in the army medical corps, surrendered in Montreal claiming involvement in the December 29 murder of advertising art model Maste Colbert. He says he was with Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh and helped strike the victim. Montreal police question credibility. Lewis pursued on related but uncharged suspicions. Farrell’s birth in England and U.S. naturalization are noted.
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Tate
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Fire at German Embassy Sparks Brief Alarm in Massachusetts
A fire started by crossed electric wires yesterday morning at the German Embassy located at 1436 Highland Terrace Massachusetts. Countess von Bernstorff discovered the blaze in her apartments and did not call the fire department. Engine Company No. 1 extinguished the small fire with portable chemical extinguishers. The force was also summoned last week for a belated alarm at the British Embassy due to a defective flue.
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Quinine Claim Promises Safe Headache Relief
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine as harmless to nerves and head. Mentions tonic and laxative effects and a single product name Bromo Quinine with KE. W. GROVE'S signature appears on box 2656.
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House Pay Increase Battle Moves to Conference
The House favors a 10 percent raise for District employees and faces a conference with the Senate over pay provisions in the appropriation bill. The Ampot Amendment in the Senate would raise rates to 18 percent for the lowest incomes and 10 percent for those earning 4300 to 91,000. The House previously carried no district pay rise, but the Mort recommendation allows a chance to mirror federal raises. Representative Page urged action in the House with Representative Mann prompting if it was proper to proceed.
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Baker Ready to Guard U S Cash But Von Engelken Hold His Job
The administration faced a tug between two possible Mint directors Ray Baker of Nevada and incumbent F J von Engelken who has not resigned. Von Engelken sought whether he would be replaced while considering a Farm Loan Bank post. McAdoo pressed for action but no overt act of retirement, and Baker’s confirmation could be delayed pending pay-raise decisions. Senate debate touched Smoot amendments in post office and other bills, with modest raises for low paid workers.
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German war loan payments reach 47 billion marks total
A Berlin telegram reports that payments on the fifth German war loan brought total payments on the five war loans to 47,000,000,000 marks. Of this amount, 9,000,000 marks were subscribed through loan banks.
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War Census Urged for DC by Brig. Gen. Harvey
Brig. Gen. William E. Harvey, commander of the District National Guard, urged a DC war census to count all male residents aged 18 to 46 for potential military service. Congress laws from 1889 and 1908 mandate the census, but DC commissioners cite an $4,000 cut and Maj. Pullman notes police staffing limits hinder enforcement.
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Flaw in Dutch Defense Plans Reported Near Holland Frontier
Copenhagen Feb 13 Five German army corps concentrated on the Holland frontier are cited as a likely reason why The Netherlands did not adopt Wilson's policy toward Germany during the submarine war. Berlin rumors spoke of a discovered flaw in Holland's strategic defense, complicating the nation’s neutrality amid Germany's actions and the Allied response.
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Flooding Seeks to Overwhelm Holland Defense Lines
Reports indicate attempts to flood selected districts would submerge a far larger area than planned and disrupt the overall Holland defense scheme, throwing strategic arrangements into confusion.
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Friedlander Bros trousers sale draws crowd in Washington
Friedlander Bros at 428 Ninth Street offer closeout prices on nearly a thousand pairs of trousers. The offer touts deep discounts and urges readers to hurry for first come first served deals, claiming hundreds will benefit from the sale as stocks dwindle.
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