Troops to Hawaii Amid Japanese Tensions and School Battle
A wartime dispatch notes two regiments to be rushed to the Hawaiian Islands amid alleged Japanese pressure. An injunction blocks sale of Lani Island to a syndicate tied to Japan while US officials plan action against a school board over segregating Japanese pupils.
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Hawaiian Islands
Commercial Tribune
San Gisco
Nsport Thomas
United States Army
Little Brown
Lani
Honolulu
United States
George D. Gear
Carter
Pratt
Japan
Justice Dept Receives San Francisco School Controversy Facts
The Department of Justice has received a telegram from the District Attorney at San Francisco detailing agreed facts in the Japanese school controversy. The telegram was sent to Secretary Root for consideration, and no further action will be taken in the San Francisco test case. Mr Bonaparte is expected to assume duties as Attorney General on Monday.
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Washington
United States
Devlin
Board of Education
Roosevelt
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Department of Justice
San Franco
Root
San Francisco
California
Bonaparte
War Likely Between Japan and United States Sparks European Interest
Berlin observers note heightened interest in Tokyo Washington tensions over trade rights on the Amur and Siberia. Russian Foreign Office faces steady pressure from Japan while British and German officials eye a possible Pacific conflict and the fate of the Philippines.
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Berlin
United States
Japan
William
Roosevelt
Russia
Amur
Siberia
Russian
California
Philippine Islands
Pacific
Garber May Be Unacclaimed by Old Line Democrats
A political item notes Garber facing a lack of unopposed support from traditional Democratic circles amid rising radicalism concerns.
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Garber
Burglars Raid Andreae Home in Ryan Flats
Robbers entered Percy Andreae's residence at the Ryan Flats on McMillan Street between 6 45 and 7 30 pm and took diamonds and jewelry valued at 1807. The theft was found when the Andreaes returned home late at night.
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Percy Andreae
Jung Brewing Company
Ryan Flats
McMillan Street
Park Avenue
Man found dead in burning room may be murder
Louis B. Frey, a wealthy Moundsville resident and horse owner, was found dead amid flames at the Junction House in Benwood Junction. Initial evidence suggested self harm, but later findings raise the possibility of homicide, as the body’s position contradicted suicide. Frey had arrived from Woodsfield, Ohio, last Saturday and was known for wealth.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Louis B. Frey
Junction House
Benwood Junction
Frey
Benwood
Woodsfield
Moundsville
Royal Fowler Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Dayton Ohio December 15 jury returns a verdict of murder in the first degree in the case of the State against Royal Fowler for the death of Mamie Haggerty. The jury recommends that no mercy be shown.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
Royal Fowler
Mamie Haggerty
Fowler
Boy 15 Shot Dead While Playing With Friends
A 15 year old boy was killed in a shooting while with friends. Police and investigators are examining the scene and reviewing nearby surveillance for suspects and motive.
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Boy 15
New England Cotton Mills announce January wage rise
Boston reports a second general wage advance in New England cotton mills set for January 1. Southern mills raise 7 to 10 percent while northern mills increase 5 percent. Lowell mills with 17,000 workers start a 5 percent raise Monday. Amoskeag in Manchester NH adds 5 percent for 13,000 employees. Total New England mills employ about 175,000 workers.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
New England
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
Lowell
Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Corporation
Detroit Woman Quotes Poetry For Mrs Storer
A Detroit Catholic convert mailed a poem to Mrs. Bellamy Storer amid the Roosevelt Storer clash. The verse urges gratitude and forgiveness, ending with a note from Maria A. Magan of Detroit dated December 11.
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Detroit
Bellamy Storer
Commercial Tribune
Roosevelt-Storer
Mich
Maria A. Magan
Detroit, Mich
Bank Grash May Cause Arrests
Pittsburg December 15 announcements say at least one and possibly two arrests will be made within forty eight hours regarding the failure of the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Rediscounts may total 700000 with notes and rediscounts sworn at 439358 leaving about 400000 unaccounted for and the reopening is delayed a month or more.
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National Bank
Waynesburg
Labor Leader Rutledge Killed in Iron Works Accident
Joseph W. Rutledge a 44 year old labor leader was crushed to death at 9 30 am in the Ohio Falls Iron Works New Albany Ind His sleeve was caught in two rollers pulling him into a machine his neck spine and shoulder sustained fatal injuries and he died before aid could reach him This is the first fatal accident at the plant and Rutledge was known as an expert in his profession.
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Commercial Tribune
New Albany
Ind
Joseph W. Rutledge
Ohio Falls Iron Works
Rutledge
Ohio Falls
Curtis Is Dismissed In Gilman Murder Case
Dayton Ohio December 15 David Curtis was dismissed by Magistrate Terry in the Dana Gilman murder preliminary hearing after prosecution and defense arguments. The judge ruled the state failed to show probable cause, and Curtis was released from custody. Detectives said he would be rearrested once papers are filed. Curtis then sold extra copies of an evening paper.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Dana Gilman
David Curtis
Terry
Miss Gilman
C. W. Elliff
Charles Lenz
Frank Krebiel
Elliff
Curtis
McBride
Kline
Residence Burglarized in Dayton. Jewelry Stolen
Dayton Ohio December 15. The home of C W Raymond was broken into tonight and about 1000 dollars worth of property including jewelry and trinkets was taken. The family were at home, but the burglar did not disturb them.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
C. W. Raymond
Rectifiers Move to Buy Major Distilleries in Anticipation
Louisville dispatch reports rectifiers nationwide are buying distilleries as Pure Food Commission rulings loom. Berkh heim Distilling bought the Warwick distillery in Madison County for about 115000, whisky included. A Kentucky distiller was offered 1700000 for his facility and stock, with 1200000 in stock elsewhere. The offer was refused.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Pure Food Commission
Berkheim Distilling Company
Warwick
Madison County
Durham, Bennett & Co
Kentucky
Bernheim Distilling Company
Warwick Dislery
Lexington
Street cleaner with millions slated for Europe trip
The City of Cincinnati plans a change in its street cleaning leadership after persistent complaints about dusty downtown streets and muddy conditions. Neave, the longtime head, has departed for Europe and may not return, prompting a new appointment to lead the Street Cleaning and Repair Departments amid a wave of public reproach.
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Board of Public Service
Aliens Barred in Canal Contracts
Washington December 16 Foreign contractors will be barred from bidding on the Panama Canal completion. The Canal Commission under Chairman Shonts approves changes to contract forms and will reject bids if none prove satisfactory. January 12 is set for opening proposals.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Panama Canal
Shonts
Canal Commission
Officer Kills Burglar in Mansfield Duel
In Mansfield Ohio 26 year old ex convict Bert Hollingshead robbed stores and held up people. Officer Christy Marks shot him near Fourth and Adams streets after Hollingshead fired at the officer. Hollingshead died from a heart wound found in an alley.
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Bert Holingshead
Christy Marks
Harry Wentz
Hollingshead
Marks
Fourth
Adams Streets
Adams Street
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