Adjourning currency bill moves toward final passage
Washington reports the Democratic driven currency bill nears final Senate passage as opposition amendments are defeated. Senator Owen presents amendments adopted with minimal debate, and leaders predict the measure could reach the president for signature by Monday or Tuesday. The plan includes federal reserve appointments and civil service considerations, with Bristow criticizing haste as politically motivated.
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Senate
Owen
Hitchcock
Foaillon
Federal Reserve
Repute
Treasury
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Secretary of the Treasury
Roo. Priion
Isurton An Cummins
Bristow
Legal Reserve Board
Enter
Federal Reserve Board
O'DONNELL APPOINTED SUPERVISOR OF IRRIGATION EFFORTS
Special Dispatch reports O Donnell of Billings newly appointed to Secretary Lane as supervisor of irrigation in the reclamation service and a member of the commission. He will advise on all matters concerning irrigated lands and direct operation and maintenance of government projects. He will coordinate with department experts and oversee project managers and related personnel.
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Washington
D._O'Donnell
Billings
Lane
Reclamation’ Service
New Reclamation Commission
Commission
Exdonnell
Deta
Deta Follows! "He Will Be Advisor of the Commission of Ail” Mattees
Tvigailon Systems
Anf
Agricultural Department
Systema
Iim
Clash Near Presidio Ends in Federal Soldier Death
At Presidio Texas on December 18 a clash between Mexican and American troops two miles west of Presidio left Luis Orozco a Mexican federal soldier dead. Mexicans crossed into the American side with a note and fired when halted by sentries. American patrol returned fire killing one Mexican and wounding another as they fled toward the river. The U S Army headquarters issued a warning to prevent a repeat of the incident.
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Presidio
Texas
Luis Orozco
Mercado
Orozco
United States Army
Villa Proclaims Himself a Just Ruler in Rebel Areas
General Francisco Villa, rebel military chief in Chihuahua, proclaims himself a just ruler. He pledges protection for foreigners and non combatants, vows severe penalties for looting, and says he aligns with U S wishes. He plans civil government after Carranza arrives and aims to revive industry and open communications.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Huerta
Mexico City
Villa
Mies
Ammunition Shortages Hit Mexico Capital In Turbulent Times
Mexico City reports dwindling ammunition in the capital as banks work with the finance department to save the central bank. President Huerta may decree legal tender for state bank notes. Rebels hold their own with anticipated movement toward Tampico. Mutinies reported near Rincon Antonino and near Tampico hint at spreading unrest.
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Finance Department
Cen_tral
Victoria
Tampico
Japan
Scenes at famous murder trial of Hans Schmidt priest
In New York Court of General Sessions Judge Warren W. Foster hears witness after witness in the Hans Schmidt murder trial. The priest and Anna Aumuller figure in a tale of intrigue as friends and relatives recount efforts to stop the laughter and the tension between Schmidt and the girl. Many women witnesses testify ready to restify.
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Hans Schmidt
Warren W. Foster
Court of General Sessions
New York
Anna Aumuller
Itl
Schmidt
President Wilson to take longest vacation after currency bill
Washington news reports President Wilson will take a three week vacation after signing the currency bill, likely to a quiet Gulf coast spot. Ill with grip for two weeks, he and his family will choose a coast location, marking his first extended absence since inauguration. He recently aided planting an elm at the White House yard with Col. Hart.
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Willson
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
New Jersey
White House
Col. We Harta
Ave
Hayes
Wilson
Suffragettes Attempt Bombing Holloway Prison
London report details an explosion aimed at the south east wall of Holloway Jail by suffragettes. No damage or arrests occurred. Miss Rachel Peace, 18 months for arson, is held inside the prison amid reports of force feeding. A house near the wall was linked to militant activity and signaling to inmates.
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London
Holloway
Rachel Peace
Patrie
Minneapolis milk conspiracy verdict and fine
A. T. Rhunke, president of a Minneapolis milk company, paid a 3500 fine after conviction for conspiring to raise milk prices. He and the Minneapolis Mill Company were convicted in district court on February 9, appealed to the state supreme court, which affirmed the lower court.
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Minneapolis
A. TR. Rhunke
District Court
Minnneapolis
Rhunke
Minneapolis Mill Company
State Supreme Court
A. Des
Schmidt Insanity Plea Cites Peculiar Acts At Trial
New York December reports detail defense witnesses urging Schmidt's insanity in the murder case of Anna Aumutler. Evidence describes his Germany and New York behavior including bare legged priestly dress, naked bathtub violin playing, rule breaking baptisms, and indiscriminate aid to beggars. A Munich court lawyer’s statement is cited claiming Schmidt was insane at forgery arrest.
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Hane Schmidt
Germany
Schmidt
Anna Aumutler
Munich
St. Boniface's Church
Royal Superior Court of
Bishop H. D. Robinson of Nevada Dies in New York
Right Rev. Henry Douglas Robinson Episcopal bishop of Nevada died in St. Luke's hospital New York from complications of Bright's disease and heart illness. He attended the general convention in October and entered the hospital October 11. He was 63. Funeral will be held Sunday from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
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New York
Henry Douglas Robinson
Nevada
St. Luke's Hospital
Robinson
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. John the Divine
Famous Danbury haters case loss for union
The Standard reports a united front failed as a key case involving Danbury haters was dismissed. The piece notes legal maneuvering, the union's effort to challenge local authorities, and reactions from involved parties amid ongoing labor tensions.
Trade Unionists Aid Investigation in Colorado Strike
Denver delegates from the Allied Trades Unions of Colorado vote to aid Governor Ammons investigation into charges against militia members. They march on the state capitol to demand abolition of the military commission and dismissal of militia officers, while Ammons refuses to withdraw troops or dismiss officials but agrees to a personal inquiry with a union committee assisting.
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Ammons
Star
Allied Trades Unions of Colorado
United ‘Mine Workers of America
Colorado State Federation of Labor
State Capitol
Colorado
Capitol
Senate
Chase
Townsend
Boughton
Labor Convention
Anxious Moments Reported In Army Navy Clash
Unclear text describes anxious moments during a military clash between Army and Navy with fragmented phrases and missing details making specifics hard to determine. no clear outcome or names are readable.
Last Ozark Moonshiners Captured by Revenue Men
Springfield Mo Dec 18 federal revenue officers arrested George Sun thought to be the leader of the band of moonshiners in the Missouri Ozarks. Barton charged as selling agents for the illicit whiskey ring. Both men are mountaineers from Texas County. The hideout was in an isolated Southwest Missouri area.
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Missouri Ozarks
George Sun
Andy'Pete’ Barton
Texas County
Alll
Aissouri
Danbury Hatters Case Upheld In Damages Award
United States court of appeals sides with D B Loewe against the United Hatters of North America, affirming a judgment for 272000 after trebled damages under Sherman law. The long case traces back to a 1902 strike and boycott by hatters, amid AFL ties and anti boycott groups.
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United States Court of Appeals
Danbury
Cox
American Federation of Labor
Danbury, Conn
Danbury Hatters
United States Supreme ‘Court
Sdinal
American “Federation of ‘Labor
Hatters
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John Mitchell
Frank Morerison
D. E. Loewe & Co
Tme
D. E. Lowe & Co
Martin” Lawlor
Hatehers’ Union
Interstate Commence
Ths
Anti-Boycott Society of America
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Hartford
Plat
Court of Appeals
Martin
Vermont
United States Netherlands sign peace treaty on inquiry commission
Washington December 18 Secretary Bryan and Chevalier Van Rappard Netherlands minister signed a treaty providing that any unresolved dispute between the United States and The Netherlands be referred to an international commission of five members for one year of investigation. The pact, first with a European nation under Bryan's peace plan, limits citizenship of the fifth member and mirrors other Central American treaties. It runs five years and then auto renews for 12 months after notice. senate ratification pending due to other business.
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Bryan
United States
Schmidt
Wilson
Matty
Anaconda News
ScAnaconda
Baltoriat
Binnard
McNulty
Montana
Butte
Washington
Fryan
Chevalier van Rappard
Netherlands
Weublie
Ryan
Permanent International Commission
Atth
Senate
Miners Afloat on Ice on Winnipeg for Two Days
Winnipeg Manitoba December 18 four gold miners from Nevada Thomas Le Claire Jack Fielding and two others were crossing Lake Winnipeg on ice when a large floe broke loose ten miles from shore. They floated for two days and three nights before rescue Tuesday morning suffering frostbite and hunger.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Thomas le Claire
Jack Fielding
Nevada
Rice Lake
Lake
Lce
Blind to Follow Peary Lecture by Explorer at Museum
About 100 blind attendees followed a lecture tonight by Rear Admiral Robert Peary at the Museum of Natural History. A special Arctic map was distributed and charts already completed were shared in documents. Seventy one Boy Scouts from Manhattan and Brooklyn volunteered to escort the blind to and from their homes.
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Robert Peary
Museum of Natural History
Arctic
Boy Scouts
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Labor unions plan withdrawal of Indianapolis funds
An Indianapolis labor council announced that international union officers in the city will withdraw funds from local banks in January. Deposits totaling four thousand to eight hundred thousand dollars are said pooled across several institutions and should not severely impact any single bank. The statement, signed by officers representing several trades, claims money is being used to undermine workers by merchants manufacturers and team owners.
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Fa Bit Riehl
Pemenet
Indianapolis
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