Silent Heroes of the Oklahoma Rescue Mission
Sailors on the Oklahoma faced a capsized lifeboat and brutal waves as eight men fought for survival. Captain Aspinwall and officers Roberts Buck Rasmussen braved the sea to lower lines, pull survivors aboard, and save three men clinging to a drifting craft while one lost at sea and others, delirious with cold, were tended aboard the Gregory.
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Boe
Oklahoma
Roberts
Sboe
Willame
Willame Wnill
Kirby
Shim
Aspinwall
Buck
Euidnette
Rasmussen
Gregory
Hit
Tim
Astor Estate Appraisal Lowers Net Value in New Report
Special to The American New York Jan. 6 Transfer Tax: Col Lin Jacob Astor estate value revised from 85 311 288 to 84 239 500 after uncovering additional assets and ante-nuptial gifts. New report adds 36090 in taxable assets and increases Sporting Rock shares value from worthless to 500 per share. Mrs Madeline Force Astor saved 29629 in tax due to appeal on ante-nuptial gift.
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New York
Apeneian Cogeey
Lin Jacob Astor
Cohalan
Madeline Force Astor
Thirty-fourth Street
Sporting Rock
Astor
Ohio Brewers Association Members Discuss Sunday Liquor Law
Members of the Ohio Brewers Association who attended a meeting at the Personal Liberty League headquarters Garfield Place declined to reveal business details. They noted that resolutions by the German American Alliance urging a law permitting Sunday liquor traffic were discussed.
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Ohio, Brewers’ Association
Personal Liberty League
Garfield Place
German-American Alliance
Attorney Snyder Loses First Municipal Court Case
Thornton Snyder, chairman of the Hamilton County delegation that framed the Municipal Court Bill, loses his first case in the new court. The suit by Comello and D'Andhea against Thomas J. Kidwell claimed rent due for rooms at 128 West Fifth Street. Kidwell was ordered to vacate. Max Levy represented the plaintiffs.
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Thornton Snyder
Snyder
Hamilton County
Thomas J. Kidwell
Comello
D'Andhea
Kidwell
West Fifth Street
Max Levy
Mayor debates creating Woman's Civic Commission
Mayor Spiegel denied plans to name a new Woman's Civic Commission to replace the resigning body. He noted many letters opposing municipal dances and said he would not decide or appoint until he reviews the correspondence.
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Spiegel
Say Men Are Timid Debate On Why Don't Young Men Marry
In a Life Problem Club discussion titled Why Don't Young Men Marry the members blamed bashfulness for hesitation to propose. Several bachelors agreed, noting men prefer single status to the marriage proposal process.
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Problem Club
M. C
Seid
Lawrenceburg Council backs day current plan for municipal power
Citizens of Lawrenceburg Ind express approval of the new council’s action to install a day current at the municipal light plant. Isaac F. who?
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Isaac F
Villa Leading Army to Ready for an Attack
Villa reinforced his forces with troops and ammunition as Federals seized prior supply. Federal forces repaired fortifications and burned corpses on the battlefield while preparing to resist a renewed assault.
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Villa
French banks refuse loans to Mexico amid bond payments
Adolfo De La Lama Huerta's money agent reports to The Financial Times that French banks will not lend Mexico for bond interest due January 17. They hold 36 million of an 80 million loan and have not advanced options of 1 million, leaving Mexico in a tight position and barred from negotiating further loans for two years. The agent says Mexico will defend its position until elections next July, hoping U.S. stance shifts as rebel support wanes and oil backing grows weaker.
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Avertu
Paris
L. Information
Eial
Adolfo de la Lama
Huerta
Gh Enanope
Rairoadds
Mexico
de la Lama
Joan
Senor de la Latina
Bavnice Weobe
de’ la Lama
United States
Discredit Denial Of Minister's Transfer
Washington reports confirm British Foreign Office denial of plans to transfer Sir Lionel Carden from Mexico to Rio de Janeiro The U S government views the denial as a reaction to U S resentment over Carden remarks about the Mexican situation and expects a delay in the transfer timeline.
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Washington
Lionel Carden
Mexico
Lionel
Rio de Janeiro
Bil
United States
London
Foreign Office
Villa Orders Force Moved to Ojinaga
Juarez dispatch reports Pancho Villa shifting nearly every available man to Ojinaga to reinforce rebels as they prepare to resume action against the Federals. Villa appears determined to crush federal forces, withdrawing troops from Chihuahua and Juarez for the new attack.
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Villa
Ojinaga
Americas
Juarez
Pancho Villa
Chihuahua
Juares
Carden Denies Rumor Of Mexican Transfer
London rumor links Sir Lionel Carden to a transfer from Mexico. He confirms receipt of a Foreign Office cable but refuses to show it. Diplomatic circles doubt the report. removal would require a strong reason and no British chargé d’affaires to handle duties pending a successor.
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Bobreng City
Lionel
London
Mexico
Foreign Office
Lionel Carden
D'Asfaires
Wilson envoy arrives at sea harbor in heavy storm
Special to The Americas by Vera Criz reports President Wilson's envoy aboard the scout cruiser Cheater could not enter the harbor due to a heavy storm and anchored outside. John thin was aboard.
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Vera Criz
The
United States
Cheater
John Thin
Efforts to End Copper Strike Driven by Governor Ferris
The Western Federation of Miners paused drastic action awaiting Governor Ferris's settlement efforts. Vice President Charles E. Mahoney doubted Ferris could resolve the tense strike. The union planned a national meeting with metal and coal miners and the AFL, aiming to coordinate strategy and leadership.
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Chicago
Jane
Western Federation of Miners
Ferris
Charles E. Mahoney
National
American Federation of Labor
Grand Prize and Vanderbilt Cup Races Move West
The Grand Prize and Vanderbilt Cup will be held west of the Mississippi for the first time. Los Angeles won the events from the Motor Cup Holding Association. The Santa Monica track hosts races February 21 and 23, with the Grand Prize on February 23. The Western Automobile Association president announced the conclusion of negotiations.
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New York
Mississippi
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Westra
Automobile Association
Johnson to seek reelection as Governor not U S Senate
Governor Hiram Johnson declares plans to run for re election as Governor, while Francis J. announces candidacy for the U S Senate. The Sacramento dispatch notes the shift in political plans as the year begins.
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Sacramento
Hiram Johnson
United States Senate
Rejon Ae
Francis J
Shank Addresses Labor Council After Resignation
Lew Shank former Mayor of Indianapolis spoke to Central Labor Council for fifteen minutes. The council rescinded its prior decline to invite him and arranged an escort to the hall amid applause. He urged campaign funds not be accepted from corporations and noted his past difficulties with public opinion. A committee was formed to discuss a twelve hour day for firemen in the city charter. A proposal for an eight hour day and forty eight hour week for city workers was advanced. Teamsters threaten action over nonunion materials for the Gibson House construction.
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Lew Shank
Indianapolis
Ind
Central Labor Council
Shank
Il Atanavolis
At. Lowere
Cincinnati
Court Street
J. B. Mussio
Charter Commission
Henry Luthas
Teamsters’ Union
Gibson House
Albany Assembly Speaker Contender Claimed Victory
Assemblyman Thaddeus Sweet of Oswego appears set to be the next Speaker after receiving 47 votes in a conference, far above a majority, while Harold J. Hinman of Albany and Alexander were noted in the tally.
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Albany
Thaddeus (. Sweet
Oswego
Assembly
Assemblymen
Asuntarmas
Harold J. Hinman
Alexander
Mrs. Jos. Coyne Dies in Covington at 41
Mrs Amelia Coyne 41 wife of Joseph Coyne treasurer in Covington Ky died at her West Sixth street home last night after a brief illness. She was well known in local social circles.
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Amelia Coyne
Joseph
Covington
West Sixth Street
Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty and Financial Neglect
Mrs. Alice Fila of 217 Broadway files for divorce from Charles Flaugher of 2961 Pastern Avenue claiming extreme cruelty and lack of funds. says she was forced to separate.
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Charles Flaugher
Pastern Avenue
Alice Fila
Broadway
Flaugher
Tragedy on Fraser River Drowns 75 Workers
Frantic crossing of the Fraser near Ft. George British Columbia ends when a barge sinks on Saturday causing the loss of 75 laborers. Reports reach Winnipeg via Angelo Prsdlw ay laborer with the grim tally.
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Winnipeg
Fraser River
Ft. George
B. C
Angelo Pr
Lway
Widow learns of husband’s death from a distant reprint
In New York a widow, Mme Mudehe, four months unaware of her husband’s fate, discovers through a Paris translation that Didier Masson, a French aviator and scout for the Constitutionalists, was executed by the Federales in Mexico. The piece notes the breach of the customary code for spies and prisoners of war.
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Bperial
Americas
New York
Jane
Paris
Gil Mars
Arnold Kruckman
Viation
Xpert
Anday Magasine
Didier Masson
Federale
Mexico
Mme. Mudehe
Eben
Constitutionalieta
Firemen Hurt as Roof Collapses at Whitcomb-Reef Hay
Fire at 947-61 West Path street spread to Whitcomb Root Company and other buildings. Engine Company No 17 rescued workers and prevented oil tanks from catching fire. One firefighter suffered a right arm fracture, others burned or cut. Police estimate damage at 23000 dollars. Spontaneous combustion is suspected.
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Engine Company No. 17
Whitcomb-Reef Hay Company
William’ ‘Riley
Weat Path Street
Whitcomb Root Company
WHH
Sarvia Monument Company
Jyutteing
Schroeder & Grote Grain Company
J. W. Sutphin
John
Wunder divorce grants alimony and custody in Insolvency Court
Augusta Wunder receives divorce from John Wunder on neglect and cruelty charges. She is awarded custody of their child and alimony set at seven dollars weekly. The case lists William A Thomas as the child and 439 Purcell Avenue as a referenced address.
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Augusta Wunder
John Wunder
Wunder
William A Thomas
Purcell Avenue
Roberta. Thomas
Harry Schetter
Mamie ‘Schet
Radium As Possible Cure Discussed By Doctor
Dr Howard spoke to women physicians about radium as a potential cancer cure and showed slides on how radium was applied to the shoulder of a congressman. He cautioned that radium will not eradicate the disease immediately and noted expert opinions vary on its future impact.
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Howard
Baltimore
Tonite
Kelly
Bremner
New Jersey
Fire Halts Lecture By Health Official at Y M C A
Dr Fr B Blume chief food inspector of the Health Department was prevented from delivering an illustrated lecture before Railroad Y M C A members. Fire nearby filled the room with smoke forcing postponement to today.
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Fr. B. Blume
Health Department
Plan for Two Year Campaign in Norwood Primaries
The Democratic party of Norwood aims a two year campaign for the 1915 election. A ward club system will form delegates to a central campaign body. The First ward club organized Monday night and the Second ward club followed last night.
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The
Democratic
Norwood
Ie Sicket
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