Government Ownership Best Cure for Strike Disturbances
Senator Martine of New Jersey in a report to Senate Swanson cites government ownership of coal mines as a remedy for strike disturbances. The document says evidence fails to prove interference with mails or use of contract labor. It notes violence linked to armed guards hired by operators and urges a bill banning private armed police. Additional reports on related West Virginia investigation are forthcoming.
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Washington
Martine
New Jersey
Swanson
Senate Committee
Vhich
West Virginia
Senate
Shields
Kenyon
Huddled Refugees Watch Flood Sweep West Virginia
In Cumberland Maryland on January 15 refugees huddled in rude shacks near campfires as the Potomac River swelled after a dam break. The flood, carrying wreckage and ice, raced toward Schell, West Virginia, with unconfirmed reports of missing men at Shaw.
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West Virginia
Potomac River
West Virginia Fuel and Paper Company
Stony Creek
Potomac
Schell
W. Va
Loy Bates Walks 75 Miles to Plead For Friend
Fort Smith Arkansas report details Brodie Bates aged 19 walking 75 miles from Crawley to Fort Smith to plead with John Sharp over a whiskey sale at a picnic. Oates claimed he was not the seller. the federal judge Youmans fined both Bates and Sharp $100 each. Sharp, aged 18, was involved.
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Fort Smith
Ark
John Sharp
Brodie Bates
Crawley
Oates
Youmans
Federal Court
Sharp
Chicago Honors Chief Lazy Boy as Adventurers Club Member
The Adventurers' club names Lacy Boy of Glacier National Park Blackfoot as an honorary member, joining Theodore Roosevelt. His famed exploits include an 1876 night assault with his brother and two companions on 200 Crows in Two Medicine valley, Mount Henry, where his brother died, his shirt shot through, and later reinforcements forced the Crow to retreat with heavy losses.
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Adventurers’ Club
Lacy Boy
Pahkopsco-map
Glacier National Park
Theodore Roosevelt
Lazy Boy
Nez Perces
Mount Henry
Glacier Park Station
Mont
Two Medicine Valley
Cut Bank
Wyoming Eyes Sixth National Corn Exhibit in Dallas
The Sixth National Corn Exhibit in Dallas, Texas invites Wyoming to send grains from irrigated and dry farms. Governor Carey praised the invitation and urged statewide participation as Wheatland farmers begin preparations for an exhibit. The show runs February 10 to 24 with free transport and Dallas covering care costs.
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Wyoming
Dallas
Texas
Carey
Vald
Baltimore Outlaws Sign Three Players
Secretary Harry Goldman of the Baltimore Federal league club returned with signed contracts for Enos Kirkpatrick infielder of the Brooklyn Nationals Guy Zinn outfielder formerly of the Boston Nationals now with the Rochester International league club and Frank Smith who played last season with the Montreal International league club.
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Baltimore
Harry Goldman
New York
Enos Kirkpatrick
Brooklyn Nationals
Guy Zinn
Boston Nationals
Rochester
City Officials Warn Strict Enforcement Of New Ordinances
Cheyenne city commissioners announce strict enforcement of youth protection laws and penalties for saloons, pool halls, and wine rooms. No more concealment of arrestee identities using John Doe or Mary Roe aliases. names will be registered at police headquarters. Signed by Mayor LaPontaine and Commissioners Barksdale Laughlin.
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John Dos
Cheyenne
N. Lapontaine
D. ©. Barksdale
Enos Laughlin
Supreme Court to rule on taxing state land case
The Little Horse Creek Land and Cattle Co. v. Ray K. Olds reaches Wyoming's Supreme Court. The State Tax Commissioner had the county assessor value estate lands still owned by the state. The company bought land with payment in installments and withheld taxes pending last payment.
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Little Horse Creek Land & Cattle Company
Ray K. Olds
Laramie County
Supreme Court
John McGill
J. C. Thompson
Wyoming
Little Horse Creek
Eompany
Olds
Rescue of 17 From Open Boat Off Boston
The Bath schooner Grace A. Martin foundered 100 miles off Matinous Rock with 17 crew saved by the steamer A. W. Perry. The incident was reported by wireless today from Boston with details of the open-boat peril.
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Boston
Grace A. Martin
Matinious Rock
A. W. Perry
Man Recovers Memory Lost Three Months Ago
OGDEN Utah Jan 15 Recovering his memory as suddenly as he lost it last October when shoved from a rear coach by a robber on a Salt Lake and Ogden electric line near Fife Utah W O Worthington turned to friends in a cafe in Ogden last night and asked them who they were. The record of his life before last October returned instantly while the period from then to the present remained blank.
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Ogden
Utah
Salt Lake
Wilson outlines slow plan for federal reserve board picks
President Wilson said he will use the full 60 days allowed by law to select the federal reserve board and will proceed carefully. He compares the task to forming a supreme court and aims to advance both anti trust reform and rural credits this session. He hopes the presidential primary idea passes this session and seeks no foreign input on Mexico bond interest.
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Washington, Jun
Ior
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Supreme Court of the United States
Nongresa
Mexico
Death of Wyoming rancher John Wilkinson noted
John Wilkinson, famed Wyoming sheep owner and stockgrower, died at his Pine home after years of illness. Born in England, he arrived in Wyoming in 1888 to start in livestock, leaving an estate valued around half a million dollars. Survived by wife and nine children. body moved to Cheyenne for viewing, with funeral services planned at the Episcopal church.
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John Wilkinson
Wyoming
Pine
Deases
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Yorkshire
England
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Clyde Marly
J. R. Wilkinson
Ed Dolan
Elks
the Elks
Episcopal Church
State Board Raises Cattle Valuations for 1914
The state board of equalization notified County Assessor J. J. Smailey of amended assessable valuations for calves and cattle in 1914. Yearlings will be taxed at 15 dollars and cattle over a year old at 45 dollars per head, raising total state valuations by at least 2,969,000 dollars. State Auditor Forsyth says valuations still miss actual values, with sheep now higher than cattle under the new schedule.
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Becwuse
State Board of Equalization
J. J. Smailey
John McGill
Forsyth
Board of Equalization
Phonography Makers Pivot to Wooden Parts for Tone
The makers of phonography are aiming to use wood instead of metal in all possible parts of the instrument to increase mellowness of tone.
Knox Sail Without Bride Elopes Trio Years Ago
Knox Jr son of the former secretary of state sailed to Bermuda with his mother and without May bole who eloped with him in 1910. Rumor says trouble follows their union as the elder Knox cut off his allowance. The couple once lived in Wayne PA. the Wayne house is now closed.
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Philander C. Knox, Jr
Bermuda
Tate
Your? Knox
Pretty May Bo
Ler
Providence
Knox
Wayne
Philadelphia
Picture Machine at Carey farewell from Wyoming Governor
Citizens and state officials gather at the state house to witness a moving picture scene of Governor Carey bidding farewell before his departure. Secretary Hoax delivers the farewell address as the ceremony unfolds under Lyric management and Pathe projection, with the crowd cheering and earnest good wishes for a safe return.
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United States
Carey
Goobye
State House
Wyoming
Pathe
Todd Ot
Co operative Marketing Advocated At Wool Growers Convention
At the National Wool Growers Association fiftieth annual convention in Salt Lake City on January 15, delegates urged more scientific wool growing methods and stronger cooperative marketing actions. The assembly criticized President Wilgop on his stance toward the wool tariff schedule in the annual report.
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Balt Lake
Utah
Korea
National Wool Growers
Aascvlaton
Wilgop
War May Break Out Anew In Balkans Any Minute
Berne Switzerland January 15 Authorities say Albarti tension is far graver than publicly admitted. Governments rush to avert a new Balkans war. Germany proposes joint action with Austria and Italy and suggests an Italian Austrian mixed force enter Albania to avoid occupancy disputes.
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Balkans
Berne
Switzerland
Albarti
Germany
Austria
Italy
Albania
Renowned Umpires Vow For Federal League Arbitration
Pittsburg January 15 three of baseballs best umpires Meg Tin Warer Tommy Johnston Brick Owens seek arbitration roles for the Federal league. Each famed for strong character and independence, they were reportedly removed due to conflicts with leaders of their former leagues.
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Pittsburg
Meg Tin Warer
Tomy Johnstony
Brick” Owens
Ongukh
Indictment Against 38 At Houghton
In Houghton Michigan on January 15 38 union leaders led by Charles Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and 87 members were indicted on charges of conspiracy in connection with the copper miners strike. Several other indictments charged felonies and were sealed by order of Judge Hugh O Brien until arrest. Warrants were prepared for 27 union men and deputies served them. more than a dozen arrested and released on bonds around 1009 each. The sealed indictments do not appear to relate to the December 26 deportations of Moyer and Charles Tanner.
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Houghton, Mich
Hugh O'Brien
Moyer
Charles Tanner
Villa Garri es Revolution to the Southern Cities
Villa after a decisive victory at Ojinaga drives Mercado's federal army into the United States. General Villa returns with his army and orders an early departure southward to carry the revolution into southern cities. Mexican Northwestern Railroad recalls workers as repairs begin on bridges and timber for a new rampages route is prepared.
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Chlavatua
Ojinaga
Witch Place
Mercato
United States
Villa
Tie
South American beef not labeled cold storage
In Harrisburg a state attorney general opinion holds beef shipped from South America in refrigerator ships is not cold storage beef but fresh and saleable in Pennsylvania. The cold storage law requires 48 hours storage after arrival, and a cold storage plant is considered a permanent establishment, while a refrigerator ship is treated like a refrigerator car.
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Starrishurg
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Hals
South America
Pennsylvania Colt Storage Liw
Jerome quits, Thaw says interview talk is tommyrot
Concord New Hampshire Thaw dismisses Jerome as persistent foe saying the man will not appear next week or any time and that his influence with officials is gone. He claims Jerome has shot his bolt and cites New York interviews as worthless gossip. He defends himself against drinking rumors and asserts no desire to meet Jerome again.
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Concord
Jan
Berg
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Jacob
Hu Han
New York
Pilot
McDunatt
Evelyn Nesbit
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