Clerks Push Capitol Plea for Immediate Pay Rise
A 50 000 strong petition from Federal Employes Union pledges to urge Congress for an immediate salary increase. President Wilson, at the Capitol, expressed friendly consideration and promised to review the request, while clerks from multiple departments urged prompt action and urged that any raise take effect at once.
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Melarin
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Federal Employes' Union
United States
District of Columbia
Federal Emplover’ Union
Clerks Demand Higher Pay From President Wilson
Federal employees urged President Wilson to aid in salary increases. They argued the cost of living rose about 40 percent in the past year while many workers earn under 8400 annually. They cited wage examples of 1.50 to 1.65 per day near the Capitol and White House.
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McLarin
Legislative Committee of the Union
FF. Neumeyer
Bureau of Animal Industry
Government Department
Washington
Wilson
United States
Revival at Samson Tabernacle Led by Gypsy Smith
Evangelist Gypsy Smith prepares sermons for a Washington revival week. Overflow meetings at St Andrew's Church will admit public attendance after reserved seats for Northminster Gunton Temple and local Presbyterian congregations fill. Funds aim for 5000 to cover expenses. afternoon and evening services scheduled through Saturday with special sections for member churches. Choir director Cole Pleased with Sunday service and growing congregational singing.
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Washington
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Chevy Chase
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Calvary M. EB. Church
Mt. Pleasant
John L. Palmer
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
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Business Men Open Sessions of National Chamber Meet
Business men from across the country gathered for a preparatory session ahead of the National Chamber of Commerce council meeting. Speakers include Howell Cheney A W Shaw A W Douglas Harry A Wheeler and S Christy Mead. R G Rhett will preside and a nominating committee will present board nominees as twelve directors expire. The council closes tonight and the national chamber's annual convention begins tomorrow with President Rhett delivering the opening address.
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South Manchester
Conn
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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S. Christy Mead
Dallas
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Charleston, & Stearns
Fairmont
W. Va
R. T. Cunningham
L. C. Boyd
Indianapolis
Thomas Burke
Seattle
James Couzens
Detroit
William H. Douglas
New York
A. L Beberg
San Francisco
National Council Wi
Captain Jack Crawford Dying in New York Area
Chicago report says Captain John Wallace Jack Crawford the poet and former Custer scouts chief at the time of the massacre is dying at Woodhaven New York after being wounded in the Civil War and later active in pursuing Sitting Bull. Born in Ireland 1847 he learned to read and write in hospital and wrote plays stories and poems. Doctors say he may live until morning though very weak.
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John Wallace Jack Crawford
Woodhaven
Frederick Nutt
Crawford
Nutt
Custer
Sitting Bull
Ireland
Bloodless Costa Rica revolt ushers Tinoco in provisional role
Private telegrams report Gen. Federico Tinoco seizing control in San Jose and declaring himself provisional president after Alfredo Gonzalez fled to the American legation. The State Department has not yet received official word, and a warship would only be sent if foreigners face danger.
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Costa Rica
United States
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Washington
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Cen
Cooperative home and school buying expands in district
Franklin-Thompson Home and School association began cooperative buying of food for members with orders placed at schools. Purchases are distributed at noon, members praise results, and some fear public buildings may be barred after Retail Merchants' association action tonight. School authorities say no permission has been granted for school use.
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Franklin-Thompson Home and School Association
It Ie
Retail Merchants’ Association
Police End Diet Test In New York Squad’s Weight Loss
A New York police unit completed a diet trial where 12 of 13 rookies lived on 25 cents a day. Each men lost from one to six pounds during the test. the final meal marked the end of the experiment. One squad member dropped nearly four pounds.
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Tan
Bryan Looking to 1920 Dry Plank in Dem Platform
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports William Jennings Bryan is framing a dry plank for the Democratic platform, aiming to be a presidential candidate if successful. He is sending circular letters to supporters seeking aid. many recipients, though Bryan friends, reject all his prohibition policies.
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Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
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Campbell elected in Allegheny congressional contest
Philadelphia Jan 29 The State Supreme Court affirmed the Allegheny County court ruling in the Thirty second district dispute between Democrat Guy E Campbell and Republican A J Barchfeld. Barchfeld appealed the tally sheet figures versus certified returns as decisive. The tally showed Campbell with a majority over Barchfeld.
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State Supreme Court
Allegheny County Court
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A. J. Barchfeld
Barchfeld
Campbell
Oldest Southern Priest Dies at 96 in Baltimore
The Rev. John E. H. Greene, 96, native of Ireland and longtime cleric of the Josephite Order, died in Baltimore today. A former reporter and city editor for the Cincinnati Enquirer, he served as war correspondent during the Civil War with the Tenth Ohio regiment and later edited the Catholic Telegraph before practicing law. Ordained in London in 1875 by Cardinal Vaughan, he worked with colored congregations until his sight failed two years ago and was noted as a poet with some reputation.
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Cincinnati
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England
London
Taxes on Election Bets Taxable Income Debate Sparks Congress
The House sergeant at arms investigates taxation of election betting winnings. Rep Cordelle Hull argues that cash bets won in the presidential race should be reported as income, while legality hinges on actual in pocket gains. Clerks face the task of listing bets on income tax forms amid uncertainty and international precedent.
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England
CHECK JUAREZ RIOTERS HURL BOTTLES AT U S TROOPS
A Juarez mob hurled bottles and stones at American soldiers and immigration inspectors at the International Bridge after a riot over quarantine locally. Mexican cavalry dispersed demonstrators. eight Juarez gamblers jailed. U S bridge guards to assist if needed. officials plan to curb further unrest.
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Villa Partizana
Juarez
George Bell, Jr
United States
Pershing To Station 12000 at El Paso for Future Defense
Plans for reorganizing the expeditionary force after withdrawal from Mexico place Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing in command with 12 000 troops headquartered at El Paso. Cavalry brigades and various infantry units, engineers, and sanitary troops will be stationed there to guard the border against further bandit incursions.
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Plan to hold Feb election for Finley's seat in Fifth District
Gov. Manning announced a February election to fill the vacancy in South Carolina's Fifth congressional district caused by the death of David E. Finley. A Democratic State executive committee meeting was called for Wednesday to set a primary date.
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Fifth Congressional District
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McCormick Hosts Reunion Dinner To Unite Republican Factions
Medill McCormick, Illinois Representative-elect, hosted a Metropolitan Club dinner to bridge radical and conservative Republicans and pursue a shared progressive platform ahead of the 1930s elections. Guests included Senators Borah, Watson, Norris, Poindexter, Sherman, and Calder, plus Hays and Hert. The event aimed to harness common ground for a Democratic defeat and align party ideas with Progressive ideals.
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Sherman
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Learcvat
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Madden
Calder
New York
Will H. Hays
Indiana
A. T. Hert
Campaigon
Roosevelt
Illinois
Republican Party
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Maine
Woods
Villistas Occupy El Valle Near Casas Grandes
Juarez Mexico January 29 confirmation of El Valle occupation by Via forces reported after Villa troops moved up from Namiquipa. Villa supporters seen near Santa Sofia on the Mexico Northwest Railroad 35 miles from Ojo Grande where US soldiers were to camp tonight. A freight train departed to remove refugees and Mormon property.
Noted Architect Samuel Bishop Dies at County Farm
Samuel A. A. Bishop, 72, once a leading architect linked to the St. Louis world’s fair designs, was found dead at Howell county county farm in Missouri. A former Buffalo resident, he designed major buildings there and in the East, including Pan-American Exposition structures, and served for years as Buffalo’s building inspector.
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Washington Post
Springfield
Samuel A. A. Bishop
St. Louis
Howell County
Bishop
Buffalo
N. Y
Harlem Butcher Shop Sells Horse Meat With Health Board OK
A Harlem butcher shop selling horse meat has opened with the sanction of the board of health. A sign proclaims horseflesh for sale here. Round and sirloin steaks go for 12 cents a pound while inferior cuts sell at 6 cents. Horse meat frankfurter retails at 10 cents a dozen.
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New York
Harlem
Board of Health
Martin Again to Come to Senate
Senator Thomas Martin of Virginia, chairman of the appropriations committee, is likely to be nominated and reelected to the Senate next year without opposition. Gov. Henry C. Stuart will not run against him, leaving the antiorganization faction with no candidate. Martin, a Wilson ally, is finishing his fourth term and is expected to be chosen as majority leader in the next Congress.
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McLarin
Thomas. Martin
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Henry C. Stuart
Stuart
Old Dominion
Martin
Carter Glasa
Jones
Montague
Harry St. George Tucker
John Garland Pollard
Fitzhugh Lee
Wilson
Oklahoma
Union Security Company
Washington Loan and ‘Trust
Valuation Dispute Between Power Co and Regulator
Charles A. Douglas argued before the public utilities commission that Potomac Electric Power Company valuations by its own experts on July 1, 1916 should be weighed against the commission’s July 1, 1914 figures. He urged against using the older valuation and contended economic conditions had changed due to two years of turmoil.
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Potomac Electric Power Company
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Charles A. Douglas
Public Utilities Commission
Douglas
Utility Commission
Thoes
Fair Democrats Meet Today at Raleigh Convention
The Women's National Democratic League holds its annual convention at the Raleigh with the first session at 11 o'clock this morning. Prominent Democratic women from across the country are expected to attend as officers are elected during the sessions.
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Women’s
National Democratic League
Raleigh
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