Four States Seek Rally to Save Boston and Maine Road
Boston and Maine railroad faces possible disintegration if not saved by Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts joining in a trustee backed plan. Three options offered include stockholder exchange for new certificates formation of a new leased property holding company and a protective reorganization under a new name if receivership occurs. The line network covers 2800 miles in northern New England with 1809 miles leased at high rentals.
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Youthful Bandit Robs Texas Bank in Lone Raid
In Houston a young bandit, aided by two companions, robbed the Guaranty State Bank of 3000 dollars then engaged detectives in a pistol battle. All three were wounded. most money recovered. The youth fled dropping silver drawing pursuit. suspects detained with no charges yet.
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Shot His Wife in Back in Georgia Frontier
Dublin Georgia January 26 Special report on the killing of Mrs Alex Walker by her husband in Johnson County near Wrightsville. Walker, about 60, shot his wife aged 70 in the back as she sat by the fire. Her son-in-law, who heard the shot, was attacked with a knife but escaped. Walker was jailed at Wrightsville and may plead insanity. He has a reported bad reputation.
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Alex Walker
Johnson County
Wrightsville
Walker
Boom Resumes in Charlotte Building Projects
In Charlotte North Carolina on January 26 work was ordered resumed and contracts awarded for about 400000 dollars in new buildings. The projects, delayed by the outbreak of the European War, now signify a rapid return to normal business conditions.
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John L Williams Dies in Richmond at 84
Richmond Va January 26 John Langbourne Williams banker and father of John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency is reported dying in his home of general debility at age 84.
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John Langbourne Willams
John Skelton Williams
Safe kidney care by Jad Salts ad claims quick relief
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It asserts meat-eaters must regularly flush acids with four ounces of the salts in water before breakfast to prevent dull pain, backache, headaches, and rheumatic twinges, touting safety, affordability, and wide use.
Inauguration of federal employment bureau announced
Washington January 26 Formal announcement of a new federal employment bureau by the department of labor with the post office and agricultural departments was made by Secretary Wilson The circular letter urges employers and workers across the south to cooperate and use new distribution branches to connect job seekers with jobs regardless of gender or residence There is no fee for either employers or employees and careful screening will match applicants to employers plans aim to unite workers and job opportunities nationwide
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Halt on battleships called by Tillman
Washington January 26. Senator Tillman proposed curtailment of battleship construction until European war lessons apply. He urged striking the administration plan for two battleships this year, proposing four ships next year only after testing results. He warned against spending tens of millions without clear need and favored building smaller craft instead.
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United States
Father on Trial for Life and Jailhouse Wedding Tale
In Rome Georgia a jury acquitted WC Baker of murder after a retrial. During the long deliberation Baker faced a possible mistrial and awaited confinement. His daughter Maygie Baker wed neighbor Clinton Hobinson in the jail corridor to marry in her father’s presence.
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American Held as Spy by Germany
Edward Bright American citizen arrested October 17 in Goettingen Germany on a spy charge and held in prison until January. He arrived in Cadain on the steamship Randam M. Bright said he knew no reason for his arrest and that he returned to New Jersey in August after Secretary Brean investigated via Ambassador Gerard.
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Bail Arranged for Hinman Slayer Perkins in Boston
George Perkins, a Boston architect convicted of manslaughter in the killing of F. W. Hinman of Jacksonville, was granted bail today. A release is expected tomorrow while federal Judge Smith has not ruled on Perkins appeal for a new trial.
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F WR Hinman
Jacksonville
Perkins
Smith
Lincoln proposed state to Congress from eastern Washington
A memorial introduced in the state senate advocates creation of the new state of Lincoln from eastern Washington counties and the Panhandle district of Idaho. The proposal was reported favorably by an unanimous vote of the committee on memorials.
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Committee On Memorials
Wilson urges Y M C A support in DC membership drive
President Wilson opened a District of Columbia Y M C A membership campaign. He said the social motive is the Christian motive and that a community’s character can be judged by its support for the Y M C A. He warned against egoism and urged living in right relation to God for true perspective.
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Wilson
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Young Men's Christian Association
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$40,000 Nobel Money for Col. T Roosevelt
Senator Lodge introduced a bill to return to Theodore Roosevelt the $40,000 Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1906. He turned it over to the government as a fund for a foundation to promote industrial peace. The fund was to serve as a nucleus for the foundation and support its maintenance under a commission.
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Senator Lodge
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Graft investigator proposed for Alabama
In Montgomery on January 24 a bill to appoint a graft investigator at a fixed salary to probe all reported speculations of state officials was introduced in the Alabama senate. At a joint session Governor Henderson urged a commission to periodically audit state accounts and publish examination results.
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Ala
Alabama Senate
House
Senate
Henderson
Panama Hit by Three QuickEarthquakes in Three Days
Panama reports three brief earthquakes on the Isthmus within three days with the latest shaking today. No damage is recorded though residents were frightened. reports from the canal area indicate strong effects on some structures and fear among inhabitants.
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Panama
Canal
South Carolina Bars Shipment of Liquors
Columbia, SC January 26 after debate the measure to prohibit shipment of alcoholic liquors into the state passed final reading under the national Wepp law giving states authority over interstate intoxicants. The bill requires anyone shipped from outside the state to obtain a permit from the clerk of court. The bill was sent to the senate.
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Wepp
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President Wilson Signs Urgent Defense Bill and National Park Lands
President Wilson signed the urgent defense bill totaling 6 million dollars, the first of several general appropriation measures for the current Congress. He noted fifteen more must follow before March. He also signed a bill creating a Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, comprising about 200 000 acres of public lands.
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Congress
Rocky Mountain National
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Sample Offer
Free sample package to 40L promises relief from indigestion gas and foul breath. Claims the tablets digest 3,000 stones of food and restore stomach function after meals. Advertises price 30c a bar and mail order coupon for a free sample.
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