U S Official Lacks Orders as Huerta Defies Presidency
Mexico City reports a tense stand off as Charge Affaires O haughness has not received instructions amid Huerta’s defiance and rebels advance impacting oil fields and railroads. Foreign observers fear continued unrest and possible U S intervention while Britain avoids naval escalation. Pearson oil assets in question near Tuxpan, with the manager silent to a payoff demand.
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Mexico City
New Mexican Congress
Wivan
O'haughness
Vuerta
Tyan
Bryan
Rebels Take Well of Big Syndicate
The Pearson Syndicate manager in Mexico City received a telegram from the rebel commander at Tuxpan stating that the rebels are in plan.
Wilson orders aid for refugees and Madero asylum
President Wilson authorized actions to extend protection to the Madero refugees at Vera Cruz and to grant asylum through Lind after Navy guidance. Rear Admiral Fletcher liaised with Lind as the administration moved to secure the refugees. The dispatch announced the safe transfer of the Maderos, easing tensions amid threats to oil wells near Tuxpah, Mexico. Acting Secretary Roosevelt warned of regional danger if wells were opened.
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Washington
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Navy Department
Fletcher
Lind
State Department
Fletcher F
Madero’s
Tuxpah
Mexico
Roosevelt
Body Identified and Then Exhumed in Ohio
In Dayton Ohio a man buried after two weeks of anonymity was identified as Patrick Mar of Pittsburgh. The body found on railroad outskirts was exhumed hours after burial. County and former workers bore burial costs.
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Dayton
Ohio
James Moran
Patrick’ Mar
Pittsburg
Man shoots wife before children in Kansas City home
Special to The Americas reports that Carl Beebe a railway fireman shot and killed his wife in their Kansas City Kansas home today. Two children aged 6 and 2 witnessed their mother’s death.
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Americas
Kansas City
Carl Beebe
Kan
Wilson ends White House New Year reception
President Wilson announced there would be no public New Year’s Day reception at the White House ending a century-old custom. He will depart Washington for a brief holiday instead of meeting all comers in the Blue Room from three to five.
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Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
Huerta
United States
Washington
Wilson
White House
Graft Scandal Roils Up-State Highways Inquiry
New York reports a hearing before Magistrate McAdoo descended into a near riot as prosecutors wrestled to obtain testimony from George H. McGuire and other contractors about payoffs to a "Bagman" Fowler. Indictments against Fowler and a up-state politician were hinted at, with tensions between District Attorney Whitman and counsel Henry Wise shaping the tense proceedings.
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New York
McAdoo
Anyother “Bagman
Fowler
Whitman
McGuire
State Committee
Henry A. Wise
Wise
Peasace
Iain Fr. Rheinemamen i
Tammany Hall
Ruling Upholds Liquor License Law In Ohio
Columbus reports that Common Pleas Court Judge Manton of Toledo ruled the Ohio liquor license law constitutional. Drys and license supporters welcomed the decision as a sign licenses will be issued statewide, with appeals planned and similar suits seen in Cleveland and other cities.
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Columbus
Common Pleas
Manton
Toledo
Drys
The
Friends of the State
Cleveland
Steubenville
Youngstown
Cleveland bars ordered to tight lid after crackdown
Cleveland officials ordered a strict liquor crackdown with saloons and cigar stands to close from midnight Saturday to Monday opening. Porters and scrub women are barred from Sunday work, blinds must stay up, and downtown cafes lose Sunday privileges.
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Cleveland
Girl Victim Testifies in Slavery Case in Charleston
Ruth Steele, 19, of Ironton Ohio testifies in Charleston West Virginia as a man named George Jordan faces white slavery charges. She recounts arrival under false pretenses, sale into slavery, and later recapture after escaping. Poison poisoning left her bedridden, doctors say she may not recover.
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George Jordan
Hogan Choses Banishment to Dry Kansas Over 30-Year Jail
Franklin Pa November 21 William Hogan of Franklin chose banishment to the dry state of Kansas instead of a 30 year jail term after being charged with larceny for the third time and facing automatic sentencing. Judge G S Criswell offered the option and friends raised the money to send Hogan to Kansas.
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Franklin
William Hogan
Kansas
Ble
G. S. Criswell
Hogan
Mgeney
Saloon keepers plan legal challeneg to new liquor law in Cincinnati
More than 300 attended a Cosmopolitan Hall meeting to organize resistance to the new liquor license law. They planned to pay a $500 tax before Monday and open their saloons, while attorney Max Levy prepared to seek a writ of habeas corpus to test constitutionality. An executive committee led by Frank Duttenhofer and F N Frank was named, with broad fundraising to back the fight. Eugene Klotter of Bellevue Brewing Co. announced plans affecting operations and supply pending brewery contracts.
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Cincinnati
Cosmopolitan Mail
Max Lévy
Membrs
Hamilton
Levy
Eugene Klotter
Bellevue Brewing Co
Indict Saloon Men On Handbook Charge In Gambling Probe
The grand jury returned four sealed and twenty three open indictments. Keegan and McHugh of Cosmo cafe face charges for keeping a room for wagering on horse races. Wells, former purchasing agent at United States Cast Iron Pipe, and others who bet at Cosmo cafe are witnesses. Indictments allege bets on Princess Thorpe and Henry Hutchison. Grifith faces embezzlement in a separate case. Several others charged include grand larceny robbery assault and carrying concealed weapons. Police say handbook betting is tightly policed but still seen occasionally.
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Keegan
McHugh
Oscar L. Wells
United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
Addyston
Cosmos Cafe
Princess Thorpe
Latonia
Henry Hutchison
Windsor
Canada
Wells
Joss
Charles L. Warriner
Mig Four
Copelaw
Copelan
Senate Deliberations Continue as Wedding Occurs
The Democratic Steering Committee decided not to adjourn the extra session, keeping the Senate in session to proceed with general currency debate. The Banking Committee factions will present reports, with Chairman Owen expected to open the currency fight next Monday and debate continuing Tuesday and Wednesday without adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Mednday
Senate Banking Committee
Owen
Tebate
White House
Norwood Plans Major Viaduct Project Across Tracks
South Norwood Welfare Association discusses a large viaduct over the B&O and C&NW tracks, linking Elora Avenue in South Norwood with Murfoh Avenue in West Norwood. The committee plans to consult traction company officials while Superintendent Draper favors the current South Norwood route but may defer to Cincinnati officials. A night owl service and seven minute car intervals receive encouraging traction consideration.
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Norwood Welfare Asociation
Sharpshore
Norwood
Anat
Ment Wak
B&o
C.L
Elora
Murfoh Avenue
Igast
Norwod
Aps
Traction Company
South Norwood
Draper
Cincinnati
Civil Service Hearing Probes Police Appointments
Safety Director Cash testified at a state Civil Service hearing on alleged favoritism in police and fire appointments during the current administration. Witnesses described efforts to remove politics from hiring and noted votes from former officials influencing selections.
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State Civil Service Board
Hoskins
State Commission
Cash
State Board
Fenton H. Lawson
Civil Service
William B. Hanks
Millikin
Police Department
Columbus
Fenton
Cummbashe Wilby
Wilby
Civil Service Commission
Messerschmidt
Cabb
John Archibald
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O'Shaughnessy
Barbados
Cera Cruz
British Foreign Office
Great Britain
England
Chamber of Deputies
Pearson
el Potrero
Tuxpan
Man
Uncle Sam
Galveston
Texas
Sam
Mio. Grande
Carter
Milling
Hennessy
Springfield
Erie County
State
Erie County Commission
Lucas County Liquor License Commission
Snrant
Charleston
W. Va
Ruth
Steele
Ironton
Jordan
Benjamin L
Edward A. McHugh
Cosmon
West Sixth Street
Vine
Keegan and McHugh
Licensing Board
John F. Hale
James Williams
Louise Miller
Hattie Roberts
John Holmes
Bessie Clark
Frank Ford
Leaver Morgan
Kit
Wiliam Teal
John ‘Green
Charles Rice
Hallie ‘Roberts
William Tully
TOR
William Knox
James
Yerkéson
Bert Turner
Josephine
Wray
Jen Shockley
Frank Smith
Robert Tuck
Clarence Turner
Charles Young
Mikey Babalow
Mra
Jeanette Stewart Ford
Edgar 8
Civil Service Reform League
City Club
Spiegel
Fire Department
Bernard Otting
Pate
Bernard Ortingsy
Messer‘schmidt
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