Wilson Veto Hearing On Immigration Literacy Test
President Wilson presided over a two and a half hour hearing in the White House East Room with about 400 advocates and opponents of the literacy test for immigrants. Supporters argued the test would educate and filter entrants, while opponents said the literacy standard was biased and impractical, risking exclusion of capable newcomers. The president gave no clear signal on action, with both sides urging a veto or approval as the debate continues.
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United States
Wilson
J. W. Patten
Farmers’ National Congress
Farmers’ National Union
Grace Abbott
Chicago
Ahe
John ‘Saptveszczki
Cockran
Uren
Commuters association weighs renewed fare agitation on B&O line
The executive committee plans action against higher metropolitan fare on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad branch. They aim to press the Maryland Public Service Commission ahead of a hearing before Commissioner Daniell Jan Syndy. John B Dash represents the commuters as counsel.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tarlf
Rock
Washington
Maryland Public Service Commission
Daniele Jansyndy
John B Dash
Diamonds and Rare Jewels Always in Stock
A local jeweler markets a no table collection of diamonds and rare jewels with a claim of always offering the lowest prices when quality is considered. The notice emphasizes consistent availability and competitive pricing.
Jury Deliberates on Desertion Case of Abandoned Children
New York report shows George Haeffner and Jeannette Haeffner indicted by the grand jury for abandoning their two children Richard and Jimmy in a department store doorway. Each parent faces two counts, with Monday set for pleas. Superintendent Coulter calls the act the most heartrending, citing a wet child left in a hallway.
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Richard Haeffner
James
George F. Haeffner
New York
Washington
George Frederick Haefffner
Jeannette
Grand Jury
Haeffner
Grand
Richard
Jimmy
Parpentudge Rosalsky
Jamea
Criminal Courts
Childran’sa Society
Seach
Brand
Aisc
Coulter
Children's Society
Mr. Perkins
Haeffners
Labor Riots and Mexican Political Shifts Reported
Secretary Bryan sent a telegram to American vice consul Bevan in Tampico requesting details on labor riots and numbers of unemployed Americans who might return home with government passage. Reports say Mexico City remains quiet with adequate security. border advices hint Gen Gutierrez and Carranza allies against Villa and Zapata. In El Paso a new confidential agent, Federico Gongales Garsa, appointed to liaise with Washington to replace Enrique C. Liorento, details uncertain.
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Bryan
Thomas H. Bevan
Tampico
United States
Carransa Agarcy
Gutierrez
Carrangs
Villa
Zapata
el Paso
Tex
Frederico Gongales Garsa
Convention
Mexico City
Washington
Col
Roque Gonzales Garan
Gen. Gutierrez
Capial
Enrique C. Liorento
Escape Tale of Otis Brooks From Maryland Ship Fire
Otis Brooks describes his escape from the Chesapeake Bay liner Maryland fire near Mountain Point Md He was among about 168 aboard when the ship burned near Baltimore January 22 Ninety six were brought ashore Most passengers used lifeboats or rafts while Brooks says a colored oyster boat picked him from the water The ship burned to the waterline and sank at the Magothy River mouth Insurance covered most losses and 12 missing were believed saved by rescue efforts
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Otis Brooks
Maryland
Mountain Point
Baltimore
Richard A. Howard
Thompson's Wharf
Howard
John A Startt
Anne Arundel
Gata
Harlan Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake
City of
Richmond
Brooks
Balimore
Washington
Magothy
Sandy Point
Shipping executives warn of ship bill and steep rate rises
Delegates at a convention denounce a ship bill continued from the first page and clashes over shipping charges leaping from 3 to 400 percent. Critics say carriers refuse to handle foods and that tonnage shortage stems from unload bottlenecks in Europe. Welding Ring of New York argues idle steamers are rare and capacity is maxed. he calls for private initiative over more government ships. The session closes after brief talks from the American Chamber of Commerce in foreign lands.
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Mr. Redfield
Welding Ring
New York
Read‘field
Flo
Ring
Washington
American Chamber of Commerce
Naval Losses in War Yearbook Compare Nations
The navy yearbook compiled by J. B. Knight lists losses of men-of-war by belligerents in the present war. England lost fewer ships than Germany, with 1 ship types lost overall versus Germany's 47. Russia 4, France 6, Japan 6, Turkey 2, Austria 5, while Britain had three battleships Audacious Bulwark Formidable and Germany none. The work also covers naval appropriation bills since 1883 and tables on construction and national standings by ships built. The United States navy ranks fifth by tonnage, closely rivaled by Japan, with Russia Italy and Austria-Hungary following.
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England
Germany
Russia
France
Japan
Turkey
Austria
J. B. Knight
Senate Naval Affairy Committee
United States
Silk Trousers Promise Nifty Spring Style
Chicago reports the National Merchants Tailors Association declares silk outerwear will mark the new spring and summer look for men. The group cites Paterson mills preparing silk materials for dresses, suits, and accessories. Officials expect silk goods to dominate at the society’s Chicago convention February 5 to 11 plus a rise in wrist watch demand due to lighter pockets.
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Washington Post
Chicago
National Merchants Tailors’ Association of America
Eak Mills
Paterson
N. J
Albert Mathews
Merchant Tailors’ Society
Silk Business
Society
C. A. McCarthy
German tailors seek styles unlike Paris and London
London January 23 A dispatch says German tailors held a convention at Frankfurt to set new German fashions for men and women. The styles will differ from those of the Paris and London design committees.
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Paris
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Frankfort
Cardinal Mercier Still Restricted by German Authorities
Amsterdam reports Cardinal Mercier remains confined within his diocese by German military authorities. A Tijd correspondent quotes the cardinal pleased by overseas reception of his pastoral letter but declines to discuss his arrest, citing ongoing investigations and negotiations. He promises to address the matter later.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Tijd
Mercier
Radicals Form Progressive Federation Meeting at Carroll Institute
A 100-person gathering at Carroll Institute Hall discussed forming a nationwide nonpartisan federation of progressives to push for legislation. Charles Edward Russell, a socialist, denied creating a new party while urging cross-ideological cooperation and greater publicity for government processes. Senator Norris urged moral politics as unemployment and inequality were addressed. Other speakers included Victor Murdock and Carl Rooman, with Pettigrew announcing his shift to socialism.
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Charles Edward Ruesell
Norris
Federation of Progressives
Carroll Institute Hall
Tenth Street Northwest
Janet Richards
Charlies Edward Russell
William J. MacDonald
Russell
Citiea
Congress
Sycaliam
Nebraska
Victor Murdock
Progressive House
Democratic Party
Mr. Murdock
Europe
Carl ¥Rooman
Switzerland
Clapp
Minnesota
Gillaan Gardner
Lanahan
Kenyon
Iowa
Pettigrew
North Dakota
Lynn Haines
National Voters’ League
Stevens
New Hampshire
Social
Death of George W. Hurlebaus Prominent Washington Drugist
George W. Hurlebaus aged 47 of 333 Fourteenth Street Northwest died suddenly of heart disease in New York while on a business trip. He owned a drugstore at Fourteenth and V Streets Northwest and was active in many fraternal orders including Harvony Lodge E O O M Mount Vernon Chapter Royal Arch Masons Washington Commandery Knights Templar Mystic Shrine Order of the Eastern Star and the Scottish Rite. Survived by wife two sons Leonard H and George W and daughter Altice Tracy plus a brother Fred A and three sisters. Funeral at his residence Monday at 2 30 p m.
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George W. Hurtebaus
Fourteenth Street Northwest
New York City
Fourteenth
Hurlebaus
Harvony Lodge
Mount Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
Washington Commandery
Knights Templar
the Mystic Shrine
Order of the
Washington
Fred A. Hurlebaus
Emma
Wilhelmina Hurlebaus
Clara Tripp
Evangelistic Campaign Planned in Washington under Sunday
A laymen and clergy conference in Washington discussed inviting Rev. W A Sunday to lead an evangelistic campaign. The Pastors Federation would appoint a committee to join lay leaders in calling the conference for Christian forces. Each eligible church would send two delegates, pastor and layman, with evangelical organizations allowed two delegates each.
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Washington
Pastors’ Federation
Fire destroys navy records at yard basement
Spontaneous combustion started a fire in the basement fire rooms of the ordnance department at the navy yard last night. Records of work from years past were destroyed though described as not valuable. The upper sections housed stores and instruments while the fire department contained the blaze in the basement.
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Ordnance Department of the Navy Yard
Sunday Worship and Activities Across Churches
Sunday services listed for Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and various others. Details include ministers, sermons on courage and world affairs, morning and evening services, Sunday school, choir and music, midweek services, and confirmations of congregational meetings. Also notes Congregational and Christian Science services with times, places, and sermon topics. Names of ministers and directors appear throughout.
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Presbyterian
Church OF the Covenant
Connecticut Avenue
Eighteenth
Charley Wood
Howard Hannaford
Hares Buremore Angur
Teck Chapel
Omm
Vaiinkalen
Micah
Sidney Lioyd Wrightson
Hartey Murray
Thinister
Turket
Eaking
North Capitol
Florida Ave
H. E. Brundage
DL. D
Minster
Heart Life
Pleasant
Codam- Pia Road
Fourterath Street
Clarence A. Vincent
Sui
Fr. Vincent Sage
Mark
Piedmont College
Demorest
The
Awaken
A. Leata
Christian Science
FIRST
Church OF Christ, Scientist
Columbia Road
Euclid Street
Calumna
Second Church OF Christ
Sciensist
Colorado Building
Unitarian
ALL Scots' Church
Aeteenth
L Sireeta
Ulyanes G. B
Ian Both
Greathouse
Dr. Fieres
Qitchotr
Theosophical
Wo O W. Baker
Theosophic Hall
H Street
Prihias Tampla
Ninth Street Northwest
George W. Kates
Wates
Evangelical Christian Science
Evangelical Christian Science Church
EL Street N
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Bilis Island
A. Dennis
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Peling
Representative Gallivan
Boston
Representative Moore
Pennsylvania
M. D. Learned
University of Pennsylvania
Hharacter
David A. Lourie
Sant Cohn
Independent Order of King Solomon
Gallivan
Oswald Garrison Villard
Robert F Wagner
Louisa Marshall
American Jewish Committee
Alexander O'Rourks
Leon Sanders
Marcus Braun
Charles Edward Russell
Hermon Asher
Harold B Chase
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Galt & Bro. Jewellers
Pennsylvania Ave
Capital Man
Brooka
Cardinal Stile
Mackin
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Pal
Philadelphia
Billy
Sundey
Christ
Eastern
Gray Wells
Evangelist Grand
Olé Mai
Lfe
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Navy Department
la Paz
Mexico
Cal
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el Centro
AMBUS
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Joplin
William F. Elliott
Brooklyn
Clifford A. Western
Davenport
George Ohm
Yutan
Nebi
Ohm
Benjamin H. Tucker
R. B. Gildden
Darrall L. Warnado
William H. Miller
Ernest A. Ledwith
Charles W. Peterson
Emanuel A. Shipps
Patrick A. Harriman
Pacific Fleet
Ashley H. Robertson
Guayamas
Guaymas
Perkins
NAVY
Blaze
Thare
William Knowles Cooper
Henry B. F. McFarland
John Poola
William Gallther
Steinway
Byron S. Adams
St. N. W
Bruno Cafe
Roe Fulkerson Optician
F Street
N. W
Wiliare Bete
Willard Hotel
14Th St. N. W
Crepe de Chine
Baptists
Northeast
M.C. A
M. Clyde Kelly
Pennnsylvania
Arices
Associated Bible Students
Pastor Russell
New National Theater
Old Masonic Temple
Mme. Mountford
Jerusalem
Wil
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Ave
Seaus
Jesus
Will Doma
F. B. McGuire
Washington Post Company
Peonarivanie Ramet
Pamulogtoe
Ebwand
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