was proclaimed by ethnic Greeks in Northern Epirus. Bandit soldiers associated with Bai Yung-chang, commonly referred to as Bai Lang or the "White Wolf" in the press, eluded soldiers under command of General Taun Chi-Jui following a defeat at the Honan-Anhui border in China. An "official" report released by the British government reported there was sufficient forensic evidence to conclude British rancher William S. Benton had been shot and killed in Pancho Villa's office and not in front of a firing squad as originally stated. Canadian Arctic Expedition – All ice-trekking groups from the shipwrecked Karluk polar ship rendezvoused on the open ice for a 130 km (80 miles) march to Wrangel Island, located in the Arctic Ocean. High ridges of ice measuring in height halted their progress. Three members returned to Shipwreck Camp to pick up more supplies while the rest chopped and cut a pathway through the towering ridges. When both groups reunited a week later, the path had only advanced forward by three miles (5 km). However, the worst of the ridges were behind them and the group was able to reach land by March. Royal Navy destroyer ran aground off the coast of west England but was refloated a month later. Construction began on the Tower of Jewels for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The combination triumphal arch-and-tower would eventually stand 435 feet (132.59 m) tall, and be covered with more than 100,000 cut glass pieces that would sparkle in the sunlight, giving its signature name. Formed by city council, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra held its inaugural performance at City Hall in Cape Town. American racer Eddie Pullen won the 5th American Grand Prize at Santa Monica, California, with over 648.934 km (13.519 km x 48 laps) completed in 5 hours, 13 minutes, 30 seconds while driving a Mercer 35-R. The German football association club Wissen was formed in Wissen, Germany. Born: Mirosław Iringh, Polish military officer, participated in the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, in Warsaw (d. 1985) Died:''' Sebhat Aregawi, Ras of Ethiopia from 1892 to 1914 (assassinated) (date of birth unknown) References 1914 1914-02 1914-02