Railroads Yield to Public in Dinner Remarks at Biltmore
John A. Bleicher hosted a dinner at the Biltmore in honor of Laarie's editor. Speakers including Elliott discussed rising costs and wage pressures on railroads. Guests listed include John D. Rockefeller Sr and Cyrus Curtis.
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John D. Rockefeller
Cyrus Curtin
Saturday Prehing Post
Henry ©. Frick
Whitman
James H. Hustin
The
New Haven
Frank A Munery
Pluott
Duke Pretense of Nobility Challenged by Reporter
The New York press reports Cunliffe Owen challenging claims of a so called Duke who travels to major U S cities. Owen notes the Duke lacks verifiable aristocratic credentials and has no Parisian club affiliation. He recounts confronting a supposed noble at his home and questions the Duke's legitimacy.
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Americas
New York
Ewe
Ng ‘Warren
Surrey
Proacm
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Vigstor
Owen Centinues
Submarine Narrowly Escapes Collision Off Toulon
A French submersible Colomb nearly sank after its periscope struck a 2,000 ton barge in 100 feet of water. The commander ordered full speed ahead to clear the barge, the boat surfaced safely, crew drained tanks, and the vessel returned to port amid public relief. The Colomb is a 25 boat class, 898 to 550 tons, 168 feet long, 12 knot surface speed, 7.5 knot submerged, 2000 mile surface radius.
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Toulon
Celomb
Colomb
Villa mobilizes rebels toward Torreon clash
Special to The Americas El Paso Texas Jan 23 Villa s Mexican rebels move south of Chihuahua City toward Torreon rapidly. Observers expect an attack within a week as Villa aims to push into the town. Visla plans a Juarez trip to meet American interests before launching fighting operations. A smallpox case arises among Mexican prisoners at Ft Bliss. visitors barred.
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Americas
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Visla
Juarez
Chihuahua
Juarez Brigade
Seae
Potata
Ft. Bliss
Americans Tire of Loans to Mexicans
Washington reports show Americans in Mexico face forced loans imposed by local military commanders. The State Department has no clear relief steps, and loans are expected to appear in final settlements with Mexico. Millions of dollars in loans are said to have been made, with Huerta forces linked to Jesus Flores Magon and possible meetings involving Lind.
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Washington
Jan
Mexico
State Department
Reeltee
Wite Ag Svy Hoods
Smectite
Jesus Flores Magon
Huerta
Magon
Lind
200000 Men Idle in England Amid Labor Situa tion
London reports warn that 150000 to 200000 workmen in London may be idle by early next week if concessions are not made. Coal porters and 2000 union members threaten action unless they sign undertakings to work with non unionists as coal prices rise.
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London
Kroger
New Gibson Complete Opens With Elegant Details and Staff
The Gibson House showcases a grand lobby facing Walnut Street with Colonial pillars, a mezzanine holding 1 100 guests, a ballroom floor that can be created by folding partitions, 560 rooms each with bath and Cuban mahogany interiors. A woman bellhop will assist women guests during the day. Officers include J. Stacy Hill president and William C. Calkins secretary among a large hotel staff.
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Gibson House
Wanut Street
Srollax
Alaska’s Vast Riches Spark a Push for Development
The piece extols Alaska as rich in timber, fisheries, and minerals, with quotes from Wirt praising the territory’s potential. It recalls Seward’s Folly, the Klondike gold rush, and prospects of energy, coal, oil, and rail, urging U S expansion and settlement to harness wealth.
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Alaska
Wirt
Fisher
Seward
Ruseta
Eebert
Abraham Lincoln
William H. Benards
Terra
Russia
United States Congress
Lieutenant Schwatka
Yukon
McQuestion
Krondyke
Cunningham
Gifford Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
Maine
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Oregon
Aleutian Mountains
Officials Fear Hawat Defense Is Too Weak
Officials warn the Hawat defense is fragile amid talks of fortifications and possible war with the Mawalian Isles. The article notes heavy ordnance transfers on the Hawaiian archipelago and debates in government led by General Wood and Chairman Fitzgerald about national defense on Oahu and surrounding islands.
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Hawat
Hawaiian Archipelago
Vesti
Eaprepeed
Chile
Mhu
Mawatian Islands
Wee
Garner
Ahammar Tole Antera
Sergennery
Kent
Oahu
Fitzgerald
Court battles over vacation timing of judges
The court wrestled with scheduling as judges faced vacation plans. A heated exchange aimed to shorten or extend break, but the majority rejected the proposal. After learning Wanamaker planned a European trip the court reconsidered and limited vacations to two weeks.
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Erry
Wanaraaker
Fudge Wanamaker
Supfo Ecnenes
Petit Larceny Charged In Hamilton
Special to The American reports that Riley and Comted of Paper Company were arrested by police and are now charged with petit larceny.
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Hamilton
Riley i Ae
Comted. Paper Company
Mis
A Duty Not a Privilege Mr Meekton
Fragmentary OCR notes show a pledge or stance attributed to Mr Meekton with unclear phrasing about duty and privilege. No discernible event, date, or clear entities beyond the name.
Unclear fragmentary snippet on a prayer and learning
Fragmentary text appears to mix questions about a youngster and a prayer postscript. It mentions preparation, preservation, and possible implausible phrasing about eating or guidance, with no coherent event or identifiable persons.
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James P. Millis
W. B. Hawk
Sidney Kaufman
Harry B. Meloy
J. Walter Arvin
Ross Green
Albert S. Slater
William B. Hall
George Witt
T. T. Johnson
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