Young Chicago doctor discovers chance antidote for mercury
Theodore W. Evans, a Moody Bible Institute employee, survived mercury poisoning after Dr. Thomas A. Carter applied a phosphorous acid antidote. Evans recovered after ten days, with Carter noting the case as the first use of his antidote and planning ethical disclosure to the medical profession.
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Chicago
Commercial Tribune
Theodore W. Evans
Moody Bible Institute
Evans
Thomas A. Carter
Belmont Avenue
Dr. Carter
Carter
Walter S. Haines
Rush Medical College
Dr. Haines
Pity for Derelicts in Washington District Sparks Appeal
Mission workers urge President Wilson to delay signing the Kenyan red light bill to defuse the city’s segregated district. Kate Barrett of the National Florence Crittenden Home pledges aid to expelled women for employment if given time. McReynolds declines to intervene after the bill’s signing. Many inmates remain destitute and lacking clothing.
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Washington
Wilson
Kate Barrett
Florence Crittenden Home
McReynolds
Lobbyist Kirkby to Stand Trial in Bribery Indictment
Toledo lobbyist William F. Kirkby will stand trial on the bribery indictment returned against him. Judge Bigger overruled the motion to quash the indictment as Kirkby, aligned with traction interests, faced charges related to an attempted bribe of former Pike County Representative George B. Nye.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
William F. Kirkby
Toledo
George B. Nye
Pike County
Bigger
Kirkby
Traction
Sampson’s 35 Year Needle Extraction Case
In Columbus on January 2, A P Sampson, 43, had a needle removed from his shoulder. Doctors say it has likely been in his system for 35 years, though typical removal times range two to seven years. Sampson runs a wholesale and retail produce business.
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Columbus
O. Jan
A. P. Sampson
Sampson
Advertising News Call Sparks Cincinnati Debate
A telephone exchange between city editors and ad representatives from two major Cincinnati stores highlights rival ad strategies. The incident, described as a high compliment to local ad writers, suggests broad reader interest in commercial messages alongside news content.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
White denounces Alaska railroad plan in Congress
Representative George White of Ohio split from President Wilson with a sharp attack on a 40 million dollar Alaska railroad project. He cited his Alaska experience and challenged using public funds, saying no legislator would invest at 25 cents on the dollar and mocking claims of vast agricultural potential.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
George White
Ohio
Wilson
Alaska
Princeton
Chilkoot Pass
White
Honest Employment For Women Ousted From Vice District
In St Louis on January 28 President of the International Reform Bureau Dr Wilbur F L Crafts said all women leaving segregated vice districts who accept honest work after resorts close March 1 will be hired at eight dollars a week. A society organized to place workers will provide jobs, led by Stanley Finch who heads the federal anti white slavery campaign.
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Stanley Finch
Toll in Dante tunnel fire climbs to eleven
Dante, Va Jan 28 A fresh death today raises the toll to eleven from yesterday's tunnel fire on the Carolina Clinchfield Ohio Railroad. Twenty seven workmen were burned while fighting the flames. Ten died yesterday and several others remain in critical condition.
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Commercial Tribune
Dante
Here
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railroad
Volcanic Island Emerges Near Iwojima in Bonin Group
A new volcanic island five miles in circumference and 1,000 feet high appeared three miles east by south of Iwojima in the Bonin group, according to a special cable from Tokyo dated January 28.
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Commercial Tribune
Tokyo
Iwojima Island
Head of Salvation Army Daughter of Gen Booth in Grave Condition
The Salvation Army leader’s daughter, ill for over a week at the Cincinnati barracks after a nervous breakdown in Elmira, is reported in grave condition. She suffered influenza leading to pleurisy and tonsillitis with intestinal troubles. Brigadier Dunham informed New York as preparations mount for her March 1 Lyric Theater lecture on “My Father.”
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Salvation Army
Gen
Booth
The
Lyric Theater
Commercial Tribune
New York
Eva Booth
General Booth
London
England
Brewis
Canada
Romance of Air Betrothal Sparked by Aviator Atwood
Toledo, Jan 28. Alfred H. Satterthwaite of Reading Pa announces the engagement of Ruth L. Satterthwaite to Harry L. Atwood, aviator of Toledo. The romance began in Bangor Me in 1912 with air and rail adventures and a near fatal auto crash near Meredith N B. The couple's wedding date has not been set.
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Romance OF Air
Aviator Atwood
Atwood
Bangor
Satterthwaite
Deland Powers Academy
Boston
Weirs
N. B
Miss Satterthwaite
Lake Winnesaukee
White Mountains
Meridith
New Coxey Army Aims Half Million To Invade Washington
General Jacob Coxey of Massillon announced plans to march on Washington on May 1 with up to a half million unemployed men to pressure the government. He cites the 20th anniversary of the original Coxey Army and calls for banks in towns of 1,000 or more to loan directly to people.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Jacob Sechler Coxey
Massillon
Washington
Episcopal Rector Conceals Past Catholic Vows and Elopement
The Rev Daniel Gallagher, now rector at St Albans Episcopal Chapel in St Louis, secretly left the Catholic priesthood after eloping with Florence Layer of Cincinnati. He previously served as assistant priest at Louisville Cathedral of the Assumption and married in St Louis by Rev Percy Brown. He fears renewed attention could endanger his future at St Albans.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
St. Alban’s Episcopal Chapel
North Grand Avenue
Daniel Gallagher
Florence Layer
Cincinnati
Cathedral of the Assumption
Louisville
Kentucky
Robert Hichens
Percy Brown
Gallagher
St. Albans
Clutch Thrown Into High and Steam Roller Makes Way for More Cox Bills
Harris J. Morgan a Hamilton County jail inmate spoiled a possible penitentiary escape today by hammering a chisel through a wall. He cut about 18 inches before guards and nearby workers stopped the attempt. The clamor drew guards to the scene where Morgan’s strike left him injured and the escape attempt thwarted.
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COX
Columbus
Harris
J. Morgan
Hamilton County Burg
Morgan
Edward O'Connor
Marines Landing at Port au Prince Reported
The battleship South Carolina with 750 enlisted men joined the armored cruiser Montana at Port au Prince. Navy officials express confidence in protecting foreign interests as American and German sailors disembark amid Haitian unrest and President Oreste seeks refuge aboard the German cruiser Vineta. The State Department monitors the situation and Haitian Congress is expected to reconvene for a constitutional successor.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
South Carolina
Montana
Port Au Prince
Navy Department
Russell
South Caroline
Navy
State Department
Oreste
St. Mary
Haiti
Vineta
Jim Crow Law Upheld In Oklahoma Court Ruling
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Oklahoma’s Jim Crow law. Dr. William J. Thompkins, a negro, was refused use of a white car on a Kansas City to McAlester trip and fined $15 after refusing to change cars.
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ST. Louis
Oklahoma
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Kansas City
William J. Thompkins
Thompkins
McAlester
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Oklahoma Line
Thtompkins
Witte Urges End to Drunkenness Threatening Russia
In St Petersburg Count Serge Witte, former Premier, appeals to halt alcohol consumption warning it ruins the Russian nation. He says the finance ministry misuses the spirit monopoly, building a large cash reserve for defense while education and national morale suffer.
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ST. Tersburg
Comas Ce Empire
Serge Witte
Russia
Council of the Empire
Count Wirte
Ministry of Finance
Count Witte
Dog Causes Baby Drowning in Bronx Bathtub
A seven month old baby died in a Bronx home bathtub when a collie is believed to pressed the faucet handle while watching the child. The infant was left alone with the dog and blankets cushioned in the tub.
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Lie
Green Coal Measure Spurs Democratic Unity in Ballot Victory
Democrats rally around the Green Coal measure and secure large majorities, showing strong teamwork that leaves Republicans with no opening for opposition.
Mills Bond Exemption Bill Faces House Vote
Ohio news from Columbus reports the Democratic majority sped through administration measures in the General Assembly. The Lowry school supervision bill Duffy judicial salaries bill and Green antiscreen bill pass in House and Senate respectively while a Green county plan is killed. Mills bond exemption bill set for a 1 30 PM House vote amid expected Senate action on minor school bills and coal screen measures.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Cox Steam Roller
General Assembly
Lowry
House
Senate
Anderson
King of Columbus
Swain
Ming Commission
Cox
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Tribune’s Dispatch
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Mance
Alfred H. Satterthwaite
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Miss Ruth
L. Satterthwaite
Harry L. Atwood
Women’s Home and Domestic Training School
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Coxey
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Bronx
Ough
Gladys Leak
Devel
Toot
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Nye
William Green
Coshocton County
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