Gunston Heath Launch Promises Wet Washington Parade
A grand launch at Alexandria's Virginia Shipbuilding yard featured the steamship Gunston Hall amid forecasts of rain. Red Cross officers from District auxiliaries planned a parade with nurses and canteen workers, while crowds awaited a related luncheon and wreaths as officials lauded American shipbuilding prowess and promised postlaunch festivities for service members and civilians alike.
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State finances industry reform bills signed into law
North Dakota acts to create a state owned district enterprises system. An industrial commission and central aid operation enable the state to finance homes and industrial establishments through a state bank and three bond issues totaling 17 million. Key leaders include President Van Loon and Governor Angles.
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Sloan's Liniment Ad Brings Quick Relief For Aches
An old time advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for external aches and bruises. It promises fast action without rubbing and highlights economy with a big bottle priced at 30c 60c and 1 20 from any druggist.
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Tribute to Fighters From Capital Parade Plans Outlined
Comprehensive police parade and crowd protection plans were outlined by Maj Pullman with assignments to officers and home defense leagues. Out-of-town detectives from Philadelphia and Baltimore will assist, while transport for wounded soldiers and various entertainment efforts are organized for Walter Reed and supporting venues.
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Army on duty drops as war discharges ease strength
War Department reports that 39 percent of on duty officers and 33 percent of enlisted personnel were discharged between November 11 and February 19. Total strength on November 11 was 1,670,888 with 1,268,428 discharges by February 19.
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War Department
War Cabinet to Decide Hog Price Policy
A wartime policy decision on hog prices was expected after discussions among Food Administration officials, with President Woodrow Wilson and War Cabinet figures reviewing options. Officials indicated a formal statement would follow today, tying policy to broader emergency food measures and allied supply concerns.
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Fight For Bartol Millions
Philadelphia February 26 A legal contest over the 3 million dollar estate of Henry Welchmann Bartol began in Philadelphia with two sisters and a baroness as contestants. They seek to set aside the will and codicil claiming the father was insane and not a resident of the United States at the time of the deeds. The estate largely benefits the Frankin Institute, leaving about 2 million to be contested and potential awards for heirs.
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Hayes Becomes Archbishop of New York in 191? Appointment
Patrick J Hayes, 51, named archbishop of New York succeeding the late John M Warley. A New Yorker by birth, he rose from priest to chancellor in 1917, served as Cathedral College president, and became auxiliary bishop in 1914. He led the archdiocese’s administration and served as a wartime chaplain general for Catholics in the army and navy.
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Army's Sick Increase Reported for Week Ended February 6
The weekly review shows 132 new typhoid cases raising the rate. total sick in the American expeditionary forces on February 6 reached 7,908 with 53,325 treated for disease and the rest for injuries. From the start of the war to February 6, 629,574 men returned from France were recorded as sick or injured. Health conditions at home remained satisfactory for the week of February 14 as pneumonia rates declined.
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Seven Spaniards freed in U S terrorism case
Seven of fourteen Spaniards arrested on suspicion of a nationwide terrorist plot were released after appearing before Federal Judge Knox on a writ of habeas corpus. The remaining seven, likely to face deportation charges, were held on $5900 bail each. Elaine Orestisgia was held, Florien Medina was released.
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Philadelphia
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Florien Medina
Secret Service in War Had 250000 Members
John Lord O'Brian announced that the American secret service employed more than 240,000 men during the war, including auxiliary groups like the American Protective League. The FBI processed over 1,500 complaints daily and drafted about 40,000 deserters and slackers. Bielaski was lauded as the keenest and most efficient secret service chief.
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Department of Justice
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O Brian
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Secret Service
America
Mr O'Brian
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President Wilson Backs Aeronautics Licensing Legislation
President Wilson told the House last night that he fully approves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics plan for licensing and regulating aerial navigation under the Department of Commerce. Secretaries Baker Daniels and Redfield endorsed the proposal, which would authorize licenses for civilian flight and allocate 25000 for capacity. Walcott urged passage, warning War Department surplus sales could invite amateur use and raise accident risk amid border tensions with Mexico and Canada.
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Robber Moran Sentenced After Store Cashier Hold Up
Philadelphia reports a flashy Connecticut youth named Frank Moran and an accomplice robbed a chain grocer of $1,000. Moran, just three hours after the hold up, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary as the cashier’s ordeal ended with the pair backing the cashier and fleeing with the receipts.
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Bank Robbery Suspect Captured After Hour Long Chase
A robbery left customers backed against walls as two men seized a cashier's bag and fled. Moran commandeered a motor truck but was pursued and finally captured after a half hour. He was held without bail pending grand jury indictment.
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