Cavalry and fifty cowboys in chase across border
Report from Douglas Arizona on January 19 describes a clash with Mexican bandits south of Ha chita New Mexico. Seven American prisoners were taken and fears arose that the bandits may execute the soldiers as U S cavalrymen and cowboys pursued into Mexico.
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Douglas, Ariz
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Hachita
N. M
United States
Mexico
New Mexico
Mexicco
Casas Grandes
Mexone
East Chicago Riot Leaves Two Dead at Edwards Valve Plant
A strike riot at the Edwards Valve company plant in East Chicago left two men dead and five wounded. Assistant chief Jack Meehan and an unidentified strike breaker were killed, while Constantine Kahounsky was seriously wounded. Police and strikebreakers clashed as strikers rallied to aid the picket line and shots, rocks, and debris flew before reinforcements restored order.
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Chicago
Edwards Valve Company
Jack Meehan
Constantine Kahounsky
Meehan
Edwards
Page
Villa Bandits Raid Mine and Kill the Cook
Reports from El Paso say Villa bandits raided the Parral camp of the Alvarado Mining Company killed the Chinese cook wounded the watchman an American and looted the company store in a raid dated January 19 at the Parral camp near Villa Ibandite.
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Villa
Bitter Debate Over Extravagance in UMW
In Indianapolis on January 19 the United Mine Workers debate a proposal to form a committee to probe alleged extravagances. Charges accuse certain officials of wasting money, padding expense accounts, and inefficiency within the union’s financial affairs.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Updike brothers win custody actions in plot to kill parents
Chicago January 19 The state attorney’s office seeks to prosecute Irving and Herbert Updike for an alleged par ental murder plot. Irving gains habeas corpus custody after bail dispute while Herbert remains in Oak Park jail. Grand jury hears detectives’ dictograph evidence and the case proceeds toward custody for Kerbert with state action to follow.
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Chicago
Irving
Herbert Updike
Irving Updike
Thonmko
Oak Park
Thomson
Kerbert
Hoyne
Cook County Grand Jury
Herbert
Grand Jury
Cheyenne Urges Unified Effort for City Growth
An editorial calls for a larger elite membership and collective action in Cheyenne to boost organization, commerce, and civic progress. It stresses shared effort over individual gain and urges business leaders and citizens to unite for a stronger Wyoming economy this year.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Thousands Flee as Dam Threat Looms on Long Beach Island
Amid renewed heavy rains the Roosevelt reservoir flood threat rises as the San Jacinto dam shows weakness. Evacuations multiply while thousands seek safety as dams overflow in California and Arizona. Death toll rises with at least three new drownings and prison inmates narrowly escaped. Damages exceed millions as transport and communications collapse strand travelers and residents.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Big Bennet
San Jacinto
Yuan
Arly
Great
Roosevelt
Valleja
California
Arizona
Ogor
Lave
del Hon
United Mine Workers Praise President in Annual Address
John P. White of the United Mine Workers delivered the union’s annual address in Indianapolis praising President Wilson for his peaceful leadership and preparedness. He commended the president for keeping the country at peace with other nations and expressed strong approval of his policies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John P., White
United Mine Workers
Bis
Wilson
President Wilson Commended by United Mine Workers Leader
John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers, praises President Wilson for keeping the country at peace amid difficult matters. He notes the President’s great efforts and commends him in session at Indianapolis.
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John P. White
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
National Drainage Congress In Session
The National Drainage Congress meets in Calo tonight with leaders from farming and industry attending. Debates focus on Mississippi River improvements for commerce, with speakers from Pittsburgh Flood Commission and Chicago railroad photographer Melton.
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National Drainage Congress
Parmer
Martin. Tean
Missisnippi
Pittsburgh Plood Commission
J. K. Moree
Mivwlenipot
J. K. Meltion
Chicagd
Livels Central Railroad
Cougtees
F. H. Newell
U. S. Meclaniation Service
University Oftilinals
Addressing the United Mine Workers at Twenty-High Conventions
President White reports on the unions battle amid the Great Depression era coal downturn. He notes widespread unemployment, plant closures, and charitable aid while urging governments to address the wage crisis and defend the miner’s reform goals.
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White
United Mine Workers of America
International Union
Astron
Turko Russian Far East Fronts War Report Amid Balkan Turmoil
Reports from Constantinople say Turkish forces press in the Caucasus as Russian reinforcements arrive and Allied plans shift. The war office notes a favorable Turkish mood despite a day of Hocaian attacks while peace talks among Albania, Montenegro falter.
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London
Constantinople
Caucasun
L Tutenant
Alteria
Montenegro
Bown
Rome
Bay
Kone
Foreign Office
Aed
Greece
Rotterdam
Sind
Greecs
Constantine
Oil Company and Authorities Engage in Denver Legal Action
In Denver a dispute involves Northern Colorado Souhieran WyOil and the Poudre Oil and Gas Company with attorney Halph ft. Harterlt and Continental 08 Company figure F. Jathvon. The text references a long list of participants, financial arrangements, and territorial claims across Wyoming and Colorado, including examinations of fields and fees, with multiple individuals named in connection to corporate and legal proceedings.
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Romie
Denver
Halph Ft. Harterlt
Secial Asebeiaut
Dieteit
Comtinential
Baldor Felde
Lee
Dion
Aid
BM Bre Hs
Midewet
Suimyenys
Wruming
Pontite
Cpt
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