Antarctic tragedy adds two more to Mawson's expedition
Wireless reports from the Mawson Antarctic expedition confirm the deaths of Lieut B E S Ninnis and Dr Merz. The party, aiming to map magnetic and geographical features around Adelie Land, faced harsh conditions. Mawson and six companions reportedly will winter on Adelialand after being separated from the Aurora.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Douglas Mawson
Tasmania
Magnetic Pole
B. E
Ninnis
Royal Fusiliers Regiment
Lawrence Oates
Inniskilling Dragoons
South Pole
Scott
Switzerland
Dr. Merz
Mawson
Lieut. Ninnis
Aurora
Merz
Antarctic
David
Ernest Shackelton
Adelialand
J. K. Davis
City of London Regiment of Royal Fusiliers
Melbourne
Australia
Lord Denman
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth Bay
Lady Scott Learns of Husband's Death
London telegram reports Lady Robt F Scott on the steamship Orangtua learning of her husband Robert Scott's death. Dr Bruce, brother of the widow, received a wireless message from Lady Scott saying she is in good health and plans to reach Wellington, New Zealand, by Feb. 27.
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London
Bruce
Robt
F. Scott
Scott
Wellington
New Zealand
Antarctic Expedition Faces Possible One-Year Detention
The report notes that the expedition, along with an individual mentioned, may be unavoidably detained for another year in the Antarctic, signaling extended logistical or bureaucratic delays affecting the mission.
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Antarctic
Senate panel backs state education co ordination plan draft sub committee
Des Moines Iowa February 23 by a nine to four vote the senate committee on educational institutions sustained the state board of education plan and appointed four members to draft a bill. The four opposing members are Senators Ames Roe Belkema and Kimball. Other committee members present include Arney Jones Darrah Mattes Malmberg McColl Clarkson Schrup Larrabee. New tax law draft created by revenue reform committee calls for a permanent three member tax commission with defined terms and a $3600 salary. The commission would equalize county taxes adjust valuations and have no appeal from county changes. Representative Greene proposes open committee meetings and public vote records for accountability.
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Des Moines
Senate Committee On Educational Institutions
State Board of Education
State Board
Ames
Roe
Belkema
Kimball
Francis
Jewell
Arney
Jones
Darrah
Mattes
Malmberg
McColl
Clarkson
Schrup
Larrabee
Joint Committee On
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Greene
Clinton
Golf Cabinet a Continuing Institution at Spring Lake
In Spring Lake New Jersey the golf cabinet is seen as a four year trend with President-elect Wilson a member of the Spring Lake Golf and Country Club He may spend holidays there as president elect Marshall has embraced golf and the future cabinet line up is expected to include golfers The club hired Tom Vardon brother of world champion Harry Vardon as golf pro The course spans about 160 acres and 6075 yards with 2965 out and 3110 back.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Wilson
Taft
Marshall
Spring Lake Club
Tom Vardon
Warry Vardon
Great Britain
Sneed Found Not Guilty in Amarillo Murder Over Elopement
Vernon Texas February 26 John Beal Sneed acquitted of killing Al Boyce Jr in Amarillo amid legal drama over elopement between Boyce and Mrs. Sneed The defense said Sneed feared for his life and that Capt Albert Boyce Jr aided the elopement Sneed spent 20000追 for the chase and the affair led to two killings in the Boyce family spanning Ft Worth and Amarillo.
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Sneed
Ft. Worth
Boyce
Winnipeg
Canada
Texas
Amarillo
Pupils Protest Dismissal Of Local School Teacher
About 150 high school students rallied at Burlington union station to bid farewell to Professor Lorenz English teacher who they claim was forced to resign by the principal. The students returned to school after a half hour, as the school board plans an investigation into the dispute involving the disciplinary action against a local physician's son.
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Burlington
Union Station
Lorenz
Le Marin Defeats Zbyszko In Catch-Can Showdown
In Chicago on February 25 Constanine Le Marin defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko in 24 minutes 10 seconds, applying a scissors hold on the arm and a reverse nelson to win the handicap bout. Le Marin and stablemate Raymond Cazeau faced off after, with manager Kennedy promoting the rematch potential.
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Chicago
Ill
Stanislaus “Byszko
Jack Herman
Constantine le Marin
Zbyszko
le Marin
la Marin
Raymond Cazeau
Gotch
Kennedy
Cazeau
Anly
Booths Proposed for Nobel Peace Prize
London February 26 General Bramwell Booth head of the Salvation Army has been proposed as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The nomination rests on the Salvation Army being a significant international peace factor.
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London
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Final meeting on money trust report in Washington
The house money trust committee planned a final meeting to rush the proof and present charts detailing the alleged concentration of money and credit in New York firms. Supplemental charts from New York Boston and Chicago institutions will be shown. Chairman Pujo expects Untermyer report adoption and a unanimous committee report to the house likely Friday.
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Washington
House Money Trust Committee
House
New York
Boston
Chicago
Samuel Untermyer
Pujo
Untermyer
William Jennings Bryan Likely Secretary of State in Wilson Cabinet
Washington February 25. Senators close to the president elect claim William Jennings Bryan will be secretary of state in the Wilson cabinet. They dismiss reports of friction with Wilson. Other likely appointees include A Michell Palmer secretary of the treasury William G McAdoo secretary of war or navy Lewis Brandies secretary of commerce Joseph Daniels postmaster general Albert C Burleson secretary of interior or navy Obediah Gardner secretary of agriculture. Some doubt Col George W Goethals will accept war secretary, which would put McAdoo in that role.
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Washington, D
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
New York
Bryan
A. Michell Palmer
Pennsylvania
the Treasury
William G. McA
Bill Would Inl Stingy School Men
State senate considers a bill by Senator Thomas to set minimum wages for teachers in Town public schools with penalties for directors who hire at starvation wages. The plan links pay to certificate level, setting minimums of 32.40, 41, and 51 dollars monthly. The Bruce equal suffrage amendment’s fate will be decided next Thursday as it moves through the senate.
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Bes Maines
Senate
Thomas of
Colon
Thomas
Lawua
Iowa
House
Hospital Endowed by Waverly Man
Milwaukee residents learn Gialos Mount Sinai hospital will erect a handsome new facility to cost between stated sums as it outgrows current quarters Abraham Slimmer of Waverly pledges to match every dollar raised, boosting local fundraising efforts
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gialos
Mount Sinai Hospital
Havin
Stacho
Seo Ao
Clear Lake Ice to Southern Iowa
Open winter delays ice harvesting in southern Iowa and other states. Clear Lake has received rush orders with at least 2,640 carloads cut and shipped, a pace that will continue through April if ice holds. The Wabash railroad has orders for 6,400 tons to be delivered across the Missouri, with large shipments planned.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Wabash
Missouri
Vassar Delegation Denied Permission for Washington Parade
Vassar College officials opposed a student delegation travel to Washington for a parade. President James M. Paylor resisted the plan, leading the group to decide not to seek permission.
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Pomshneepale
Noooyl
Vaxsur
Einslave
Ddea
Washington
Jaumes M. Paylor
Americans Beset by Violence in Mexican Frontier
Reports from Washington on February 26 describe the killing of Boris Coran, an American officer, by bandits near Los Guaurels Hacienda Tepac, with three others dead and warnings of attacks on Americans. Ambassador Wilson urged protection measures in Mexico City as unrest spreads across Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Juarez, with multiple officials and civilians reported safe or under threat.
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Boris Coran
Los, Guaurels
Hacienda
Tepac
Albassador Wilson
Vuerta
Mexico City
Madero
Suarez
Republic
Carranza
Coahuila
Chihuatua
Bove Arnmunt
Rabaxo
Roeyeriship
Gonzales
Edwards
Juarez
Chihuahua
Nogales
Wilson
John Kenneth Turner
John E. Chapman
Pearson
Shanklin
Madero City
Pond
Tamily
Dr. Harrison
Dallas
Plead Guilty Leads to Life Terms for Southern Brothers
Des Moines, February 25. Harvey and Edward Southern were sentenced to life imprisonment in district court after pleading guilty to indictments charging robbery and an attempt to kill Thompson, a prominent business sign.
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Des Moines
Harvey
Edward Southern
Thompson
Des Moines area robbery suspect captured in St. Paul
Williams alias Bel Thomas, claimed home in Des Moines, confessed to the Schurmeig home robbery, led police to nearly $2000 in silverware and jewelry hidden nearby. Recovered property. Police had previously captured Thomas after he reportedly climbed atop a building to jump to an adjacent roof following a store robbery. He is said to be sought by authorities in several towns.
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St. Paul
Minn
Williams
Bel. Thomas
Des 3
T. J. Schurmeig
Thomas
Crisis in Japan Not Yet Over Amid Cabinet Shuffle
Tokio Feb 25 The political crisis in Japan following Premier Katsura’s ouster continues despite a new cabinet under Count Yamamoto. Katsura’s opposition commands the majority in the lower house, delaying the reassembly of the chamber to Feb 27.
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Japan
Tokio
Katsura
Count Yamamoto
Prince Katsura
Chamber of Deputies
Widow of Scott to be styled Lady Scott
London February 25 The widow of Capt Robert F Scott the Antarctic explorer will be known henceforth as Lady Scott. King George yesterday granted her style and precedence as if her husband had been knighted had he survived.
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London
Robert F. Scott
Scott
George
Bath
New Regime Shows Friendly Tone in Mexican Talks
Ambassa dor Wilson reports the new Mexican government is friendly toward the United States and willing to discuss protections for American interests in Mexico. Officials do not expect immediate peace as Huerta seeks terms with Orozco and attempts to quell Zapatista resistance. Colquitt’s militia threat is unlikely, as neutrality laws deter state-led incursions. De la Fuente, newly named minister of communications, travels toward Mexico City after signaling cautious terms for northern revolutionists.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Madero
Porfirio Niaz
Huerta
Orozco
Zapatistas
Colquitt
Texas
Legislative Branch
de la Fuente
el Paso
Tex
Col
David de la Fuente
Columbus
N. M
Mexico City
Fuente
Diaz
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Inez Salazar
Vasquez Gomez
San Antonio
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst Faces Court In Epsom
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, suffragist leader, appeared in Epsom magistrates court charged with inciting others to place explosive substances to damage Chancellor L Ford George’s Waltonheath home. Bail set at 2800 dollars. case to proceed tomorrow amid suffragist demonstration.
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Epsom
Eng
Emmeline Pankhurst
Lford George
Waltonheath
Temperature Notes From February 25 Observations
Temperature data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co ground floor Syndicate Block records a minimum temperature below a value and a maximum near a value. A year earlier minimum reached 19 and maximum Sb.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Ferinne
Ty Wades
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