Coast steamer rescues survivors from freezing wreck
Thirty six of 166 aboard the West India Miner were saved off the Yarmouth coast after the Caobequid foundered. Crew and passengers endured extreme cold, with decks awash and seas freezing in midwinter. The Westport aided, taking women first and bringing 172 aboard the rescue vessel as the John L. Cann stood by the wreck until dusk.
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Americas
Halifax
Yarmouth
West India Miner
Bay of Fundy
Hend@ford
Wesport
Cobequid
McKinnon
Sete Greasube
John L. Cann
Strikers Hemmed in at Spaetal Cable Shop
Johannesburg story reports local strikers confined by authorities in factory area amid tense labor dispute. Vague dialogue mentions trades and tensions. officials limit access as negotiations continue.
Senate Amendment Aims Alaska Railroad War Navy Provision
A Norris amendment in the Senate proposes government ownership of a portion of the Alaska railroad during war and authorizes $15,000,000, with a navy share from ten to twenty percent described.
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Secial
Americar
Washington
Jan
Norris
Senate
Alaska
Navy
Mrs Squibb Voices Refusal To Stage Career
Mrs Margaret Sessa Squibb denies intent to become a professional actress despite private theatricals and friends urging a stage career. In a cross petition filed by attorney John Weitzel she says she will not discuss the case or accusations, noting she has spoken in a paper filed earlier. She resides with her sister at Delmoor Apartments Clifton while the Delhi home is closed amid social attention.
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Margaret Sessa
Squibb
Monatre
John Weitzel
Herman Goesbeck
Delmoor
Clifton
Delhi
Seek Peace in Mines
A joint committee of coal miners and operators from Indiana Ohio Illinois and Western Pennsylvania will meet in Indianapolis tomorrow to prevent work stoppages if no new agreement is reached by 3. The session follows tension at the interstate wage conference over Ohio miners pressing a straight mine tun scale ten cents higher than Indiana and Illinois.
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Americas
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Illnois
Plan to Remove Police Chief Copelan Moves Forward
A movement to oust Police Chief Copelan gained traction despite denials. Proponents allege he claimed a list of 1000 plus Republicans illegally entitled to vote before the last municipal election. Safety Director Holmes warns changes may reform the detective ranks but rests on Detective Chief Ryan gaining time to review the case.
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Holmes
Etck
Min
Ryan
Catastrophic eruption devastates Sakura Island and Kagoshima
Special Cable reports widespread disaster after eruption near Sakura Island. About 600 houses collapsed and 267 refugees aboard boats were drowned. Ash clouds reach 600 miles, villages wiped out, and the area remains isolated by falling ash. Military and police assist in relief while rail lines are repaired and refugee care is organized.
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Sakura
Ofice
Kumanoto
Kagoshima
Kago Shima
We'll Find Your Want and Fill It Quickly
An advertising brief promises fast, efficient help for clerks bookkeepers stenographers collectors or any vocation seeking staff or services. It emphasizes a broad array of targeted placements to meet varied wants and needs.
Want Ad to Find Job or Room in Cincinnati
Cincinnati readers can place want ads to quickly locate work room or business opportunities. Send the notice to 32 East Seventh Street or call Canal 1500 to reach the right person or item before sundown tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
East Seventh Street
See New York Upside Down Mirage Over Harbor
Passengers aboard the Meamihip Spring Joachim near Sandy Hook witnessed New York City appear upside down in a harbor mirage. Officials attributed the illusion to warm harbor water contrasting with cold air creating vapor that bent the skyline view for those at anchor.
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New York
Pring Joachim
Sandy Hook
New York City
Hook
National movement formed for government ownership of railroads
Special to The Americas from Washington reports Col. Smith Brookhart of Iowa announced plans to perfect a national organization to promote government ownership of railroads and other utilities including telephones and telegraphs. He said state groups are to be formed and the movement pressed.
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Americas
Washington
Piang
Col
Smith Brookhart
Iowa
Evanston Bank Elects New Officers and Declares Dividend
The Evanston Bank elected officers at its annual meeting including John A. Franz as president and C. A. Culbertson as vice president. W. E. Kreicher serves as secretary and treasurer with H. M. Ott cashier. Directors listed include H. M. Bohmer and others. The bank declared a 6 percent dividend.
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Evanston Bank
John A. Franz
A. Culbertson
W. EB. Kreicher
H. M. Ott
H. M. Bohmer
C. A. Culbertson
Joseph D. E. Franz
L. F. Froelicher
W. E. Kreicher
A. H. Runcier
Baward Maier
A. J. Pachoud
Directors Bank
Bank claims heard for Federal Reserve Bank site
Rival claims of Baltimore and Washington were presented today to the organization committees by business and financial leaders from the two cities over the location for one of the Federal reserve banks.
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Washington
Baltimore
Wim
Federal Reserve
Bishop Sabin Dies After Civil War Veteran
C Sabin of the J Christian Science Church died today. He was a native of Ohio and a retired lawyer, a Civil War veteran. Sabin left a valedictory note outlining his views on death.
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J Christian Science Church
Sabin
Ohio
Ace
Five Die in Mine Disaster at Spencer No. 7
A mine accident near Mulberry Kansas on January 14 claims the lives of six miners tied to Spencer No. 7 mine. Rescue teams work through debris as officials investigate cause and safety breaches.
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Mulberry
Kan
Mexico asks U S to permit army return from Texas
Foreign Minister Moheno cabled Washington asking the United States to allow General Marcado and the Federal army stranded near Fort Bliss to return to Mexico. The message also urged Mexican diplomatic representatives to pursue the issue as a priority in light of the pending debt law.
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Mexico City
Moheno
Washington
United States
Marcado
Féeral Army
Ofineganth
Texas
Fr. Bliss
Mexico
Senor Moheno
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Imae
Cain Ba
Banco de Mexien
Londres
Uise
Villa Plans to Raise Rebel Army by 10000 Men
Pancho Villa announced plans to boost his rebel force by ten thousand troops. Juarez operations start as arms seized from Federals are redistributed to arm recruits. Local officials prepare for 4419 Mexican refugees while food and water are staged along the Presidio to Marta route for Federals marching overland.
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Pancho Villa
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Juarez
Red Cross
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Marta
Prelate Bars Tango Across Bologna Parish Notices
Archbishop of Bologna initiates ban on modified tango forms within parishes. He condemns the dance as a gag and urges priests to combat it as the carnival season approaches.
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Weather Forecast For Cincinnati And Ohio Regions
Thursday will be fair and warmer in Cincinnati and vicinity and unsettled yet warmer across Ohio with possible snow in the far north. Kentucky also sees warm conditions with largely fair skies.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Former Queen City Attorney Shoots Self in Chicago Hotel
M Jordan once suitor of Cin't Duchess dies by his own action in a Chicago hotel. He shoots himself and takes poison to end worry over his divorce. Local authorities report the incident followed a troubled marital dispute.
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Cin't! Duchess
Queen City
Chicago
Rival of Manchester Engaged to Helena Zimmerman Described
A Chicago era item recounts a March 1913 engagement involving a rival of Manchester and Helena Zimmerman, followed by a troubled marriage to the daughter of Grosscup. It notes divorce friction, a deceased daughter, and letters found at Palmer House related to a separation. The piece hints at Jordan and Miss Zimmerman later marrying abroad after shared travels and a period at Narragansett Pier.
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Grosscup
Diego
Cal
Abrdar
Grosseup
Bean
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Aine
Wes
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Loot at Famous Church Strips Ferrara Site of Treasures
Thieves stripped Anthony's Church in Ferrara of votive offerings and gems. A sacred hair relic preserved in a golden reliquary was left scattered on the floor, with other valuables stolen in the incident.
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Rome
Mont. Anthony's Church
Ferrara
Wills Sues Over Alleged Void Marriage Claim
Witts sues Belle Titcom alleging a prior marriage to Weénia Weinerbeth makes his wedding to Titcom void under state law. The complaint, served today at Titcom’s home, claims that Chicago connections and statute provisions render the marriage invalid and subject to potential legal action.
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Louie McGrath
West Pitty Second Street
Weénia
Weingrbeth
Kustriak: Witts
Chicago
Weinerbeth
Graft case involves Democratic treasurer in New York
Special to The American reports Arthur McLean, treasurer of the Democratic state committee, charged with accepting a campaign contribution from a corporation. The district attorney asked for delay. McLean agreed to appear when needed. The grand jury probing highway graft and campaign bonuses meets tomorrow afternoon.
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Arthur McLean
Democratic State Committee
McAdoo
John Dee
bontei + Watsons
Agreement on trust laws program outlined by Wilson
Washington reports practical agreement reached today by President Wilson and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees on an anti trust legislation to be enacted this session. The measure will be an administration bill sent to the House first for rapid passage. Key provisions include interlocking directorship prohibition, individual responsibility for monopolies, extension of monopoly definitions, and a trade commission to aid enforcement.
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