Copper Miners Await Wilson Mediation in Michigan
Miners in Calumet Michigan ask President Wilson for aid as they await word on mediation under Erdman act terms. Mine owners refuse to recognize the Western Federation of Miners, and guard forces may be dismissed if mediation cannot proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Western Federation
Calumet
Mich
United States
Densmore
Wilson
Washington
U. S
Menegers
Western Federation of Miners
Cruse
Chilean submarine destroyer Antofagasta launched in Seattle
The now Chilean submarine destroyer Antofagasta, built in Seattle, was launched. Parcel Post Earnings report shows $36,000,000 earned in the first year of operation according to unofficial Post Office Department estimates.
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Chile
Seattle
Wash
Antofagasta
Parcel Post
Washington
Post Office Department
Murderer Claude Jordan Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
In Grovertown Georgia on January 2 Claude Jordan shot and killed his wife and seriously wounded two others before barricading himself inside his house. After an hour of police efforts he killed himself, ending the incident.
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Grovertown
Claude Jordan
Nine Die in Devastating New Jersey Gale
A fierce 90 mile an hour gale along the New Jersey coast claims nine lives and causes about 1 million dollars in damage. Seaside coast boats ashore and Forked River life savers fail to reach three men clinging to a mast as waves overwhelm them. Government aid arrives too late to save the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabright
N. J. Dee
New Jersey
Seaside
N. J
Siegel Stores Receivers Named in Six Corporations
Receivers appointed in U S district court for six Siegel Stores entities led by Henry Siegel of New York. The action covers the Fourteenth Street store New York Simpson Crawford Henry Siegel Company and related units with Siegel promise to protect depositors. The Greenhut Siegel Cooper chain in Boston not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States District Court
Henry Siegel
New York
Siegel Stores Corporation
Financial
Fourteenth Street
Simpson-Crawford Company
Henry Siegel Company
Henry Siegel & Co
Merchants’ Express Company
Greenhut-Siegel-Cooper Company
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Chicago
Frank K. Vogel
Frank KE. Vogel
Henry Siegel &c
Simpson Realty Company
F. EK. Vogel
Robert J. McMeekin
F. E. Vogel
Max Pam
J. R. Butler
Joseph Busch
W. J. Maloney
Isaac Keim
Fire Devours Montreal Block as Water Shortage Hampers Effort
A $1,000,000 blaze in Montreal destroyed 20 buildings after a water famine left the city with only one hydrant stream. The fire began at St. Hubert and Ontario, then spread to a large auto garage amid gasoline explosions before dynamite was used.
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Montreal
St. Hubert
Ontario
Tremblay
Telegraphic Notes from Various Cities
Several thousand mill workers in Sharon and Sarrell return to steady work after Christmas shutdown. Capt. W F Roberts dies at the National Soldiers Home Dayton Ohio. he served for Generals Grant and Meade. Mrs August Hess dies by self immolation in Clifton Wisconsin. Hundreds of horses die from an immature corn poison in Wabash river bottoms Carmi Illinois. Mildred Zimmerman, daughter of Gustav Zimmermann, fainted and was killed in front of a subway express train in New York City.
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Cleveland
Sharon
Sarrell
Pittsburgh
National Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
W. F. Roberts
U.S. Grant
George G. Meade
Tomah
Wis
August Hess
Clifton
Carmi
Wabash River
New York
Mildred Zimmerman
Gustav Zimmermann
Wilson Orders Chester to Gulfport with Lind for Mexico Crisis
President Wilson directs the navy to send the cruiser Chester carrying John Lind to Gulfport. The speedy move signals a new crisis in Mexican affairs as Lind joins Wilson for talks. In Texas, Ojinaga remains under federal hold after 24 hours of bombardment. United States Steel to pay annual bonuses totaling about 2 million dollars to workers.
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Washington
Wilson
Navy Department
Chester
Gulfport
John Lind
Mexico
Chesters
Lind
Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Federala
Foreign beef shipment lands in New York
The South American Elstree Grange arrived at port from Buenos Aires and Montevideo carrying 1 760 tons of chilled and frozen Argentine meats marking the largest shipment of frozen beef ever imported.
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New York
Elstree Grance
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Maynor Perkins’ Travel Expense Report Reveals Entertainment Costs
Denver December 31 Maynor Perkins’ expense account presented to the council shows $3.40 spent to entertain the secretary of war and the secretary of the navy. The itemization highlights unofficial hospitality costs tied to high level officials.
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Army
Navy
Denver
Colo
Maynor Perkins
Council
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Editor Kille Worker Shot in Clinton Central Shops
Decatur dispatch reports Carl Person, editor of the Hiiness Central Strike Bulletin, fatally shot Tony Musser, a union worker, after a scuffle in Clinton. The incident followed a dispute at the interurban station before the shooting at the Central shops.
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I Hinoa
Decatur
Carl Person
Hiiness Central Strike Bulletin
Tony Musser
Clinton
Man jailed after 20 year bathing halt in Chicago man
William Knaus of Chicago, sixty six, says he quit bathing twenty years ago when he stopped working. He is jailed to pay a $100 fine imposed by Magistrate Underwood in Belleville Illinois after failing to bathe.
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Belleville, Il
William Knaus
Chicago
Magiatrate Underwood
Federals Routed in Fight Near Presidio Texas
In Presidio Texas on December 31 the northern division of the Mexican federal army is described as utterly demoralized after a clash with Villa's rebels. About 4,000 federals retreated from Chihuahua to Ojinaga and were scattered as 42,000 rebels under Gen Francisco Villa advanced, causing terror and panic among federal ranks.
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Presidio
Tex
United States
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Francisco Villa
Frisco road suit seeks profits from railroad officials
United States Circuit Judge W N Sanborn authorized suits against Frisco officials over profits from forming syndicates and selling Feeders lines to the Frisco system. Schmidt jury discharged after over thirty two hours of deliberation on Hans Schmidt murder case with ten jurors for conviction.
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St. Louis
United States
W. N. Sanborn
Prisco Railroad
Frisco
Air Boat Line Opens Between Tampa and St Petersburg
Aeroboat transportation begins on a commercial scale between Tampa and St Petersburg with three hydroplanes launched by a private corporation starting January 1.
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Air Boat Line
Tampa
Fla
St. Petersburg
Thirteen-Year-Old Weds Laborer in Davenport Hotel Scene
In Davenport Iowa on January 2 a thirteen year old girl Ethel Taylor daughter of Samuel Taylor proprietor of the Sherman hotel married Roy Skaggie a thirty one year old laborer. The ceremony marked a startling union amid a public hotel setting.
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Davenport
Bsaying Goodby
Ethel Taylor
Samuel Taylor
Sherman Hotel
Roy Skaggie
Washington crops reach record value amid drought and high prices
A Washington report shows 1913 crop values at ten billion dollars with 6 million farms producing vast surpluses. Despite higher prices and more farms, the agriculture department says prices for consumers may not fall without better marketing and farmer organization. Exports total over a billion dollars, with foreign demand keeping prices high abroad as well.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Alliance Men Are Absolved In Italian Hall Panic Probe
In Calumet on Christmas Eve 72 people died in the Italian hall panic. Witnesses including Annie Clemens deny a Citizens' alliance button caused the stampede and testify no such button was seen. In Chicago Charles H. Moyer recovers after a December attack, a steel jacketed bullet removed from his back. he will have a bodyguard when leaving the city.
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Calumet
Mich
Copper Country
Annie Clemens
Western Federation of Miners
Citizens’ Alliance
Citizens
Chicago
Charles H. Moyer
Hancock, Mich
Moyer
St. Luke’s Hospital
Harsha
Fire at Santa Fe Penitentiary Sparks Troop Sendout
Fire at the state penitentiary near Santa Fe prompted Governor McDonald to dispatch troops as about 300 inmates faced possible unrest. No escape attempt occurred.
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Santa Fe
N. M
State Penitentiary
McDonald
Arrow Holds Up Purault Fugitives Shooting Death
Glover Manning, 22, a bridgekeeper in Jesep Georgia, was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two African American suspects for an alleged assault on an elderly woman in Hortense Georgia. The incident occurred on December 31. Police and investigators began examining the scene and questioning witnesses.
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Jesep
Glover Manning
Hortense
Pig Skin Grafts Offer New Hope in Medical Science
Dr Venable reports pig skin from two to six month old pigs as the best source for grafts, claiming 75 to 100 percent success. He states pig skin compares favorably to frogs and mammals and offers plentiful supply for rapid, widespread grafting.
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C. S. Venable
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Venable
Medical Association of the Southwest
Boy's Honesty Rewarded for Returning Lost Watch
Sixteen year old Willie Hinson found a gold watch and job lost by Miss Alice Barnes Shaffer. He rushed to Classon avenue station to report it, then delivered news to 243 Carlton Avenue. Mrs. Schaffer rewarded him, praising his honesty over any praise for the find.
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Willie Hinson
John D. Sticht
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Alice Barnes Shaffer
Classon Avenue
Jessie F. Barnes Schaffer
Willie
Carlton Avenue
Find Health in Walking for Women in Winter
In early winter, women seeking health should take up walking. A two to seven day walking tour during autumnal season offers the greatest benefit, building the body and calming nerves. Such tours reduce insomnia and nervous complaints, restoring strength and tone.
Hears Sermon By Telephone Keeps Bridgeport Woman Connected
Mrs Vanhorn of Bridgeport Connecticut long bedridden for 20 years now participates in her church service via telephone line. The wireless service brings regular worship to her home, described as a great boon and lifeline.
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Grand Jury
Berlin
The
Tagblatt
Constantinople
Victoria
Huerta
United States Court
St. Lawrence
City
Vera Cruz
Paal Christian
Miss
United States Steel Corporation
Alliance
Calumet Panic
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