Colorado labor leader Lawson condemned to hard labor
John R. Lawson, noted labor leader, was sentenced to hard labor in the Colorado penitentiary after being found guilty of first degree murder in the death of deputy sheriff John Nimmo during a strike battle on October 26, 1913. A motion for a new trial may be filed within 30 days, and he will be released on a $20,000 bond pending action on the motion.
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Trinidad
Colo
John R. Lawson
Hiase
Colorado
John Nimmo
Lawson
Hillyer
Las Animas County
Horace N. Hawkins
PLAN SAFETY OF SHIPPING
Washington British embassy issue a statement to American shipping interests advising shippers to notify cargoes before ships reach European waters to avoid interference by allied warships. The note explains that the United States does not recognize allies' right to interfere with neutral commerce or noncontraband goods destined to Germany or Austria.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Uncertain Policy on Gulflight Wreck Probe
Secretary Bryan said the United States would defer diplomatic representations and policy pronouncements pending a full investigation into the Gulflight wreck in the English Channel. Officials would not confirm German torpedo reports until definite proof is available.
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Washington
English Channel
United States
Bryan
Pittsburg Editor James Nindeon Dies at 74
James Fairchild Nindeon longtime Pittsburg Dispatch editor and economic writer died suddenly Monday from heart disease. He served thirty three years as the paper’s principal editorial writer and authored several works on economic subjects.
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Pittsburg
James Fairchild Nindeon
Pittsburg Dispatch
Large copper shipment to Tacoma smelter from Cordova
Cordova Alaska reports one of the largest ore shipments ever received from Kennecott and McCarthy Creek. Twenty two car train hauled copper ore for rope shipment to the Tacoma smelter.
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Cordova
Alaska
Kennecott
McCarthy Creek
Tacoma
Atlanta Solicitor General Seeks Habeas Corpus Resentence of Leo Frank
The Fulton County Superior Court is petitioned by the Atlanta solicitor general to issue a writ of habeas corpus requiring Sheriff to bring Leo M. Frank before Judge Beauregard for resentencing in the murder of Mary Phagan.
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Atlanta
Orey
Fulton County Superior Court
Leo M. Frank
Bea
Mary Poasaa
United States stance on Mexican recognition remains unclear
The United States rejects formal recognition of Mexican factions amid Mexico's unsettled situation. Secretary Bryan states no official request or stand has been presented, while Carranza ally Richard H. Cole visits Washington without disclosing aims. Observers expect recognition to be withheld until consensus among leaders exists.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Bryan
Wilson
State Department
Richard H. Cole
Los Angeles
Cal
Carranza Agency
New Shorn Flocks Suffer in Storm Across West
A Mor row county Oregon herder saved 400 of 1600 newly shorn sheep after a two day wind snow sleet and hail storm across the western United States. Arizona Salt River valley saw its first snow while California deserts chilled fruit crops. Damage estimates exceed 1 000 000 with potential losses rising to many millions.
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San Francisco
Morrow County
Oregon
United States
Rocky Mountains
Monterey
Cal
California
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Nevada Desert
Idaho
Washington
Montana
Wage Increase Granted for 44000 Rail Engineers
An arbitration award raises pay rates for 44000 locomotive engineers and helpers on 98 western railroads across the United States and Canada. The ruling, signed in Chicago, takes effect May 10 for one year. A dissent by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers calls the process a failure and criticizes the New Lands law as inadequate for resolving industrial disputes.
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Chicago
Fremen and Hosters
United States
Canada
Ilinois Central
Great Lakes
Brotherhood of Engine Men
Newlands
Ten Meet Death in Fire in Colon City
Fire swept more than half of Colon Friday afternoon. Two thousand plus residents rendered homeless as 12,000 people displaced. Death toll includes a policeman and several injured. property damage estimated at about 2 million dollars.
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Colon
Twn
Oregon Range War Renewed After Sheep Ranch Attack
Four masked men attacked Isidore B. Meyers sheep ranch on Crooked River near Paulinebutte in Crook county Oregon. They burned camp killed at least thirty sheep and fired about 100 shots, signaling a renewed bitter conflict between sheepmen and cattlemen linked to recent hay losses and earlier incidents. Also Carnegie Peace Union announces winners of peace essay contest with Rev. Gaius Glenn Atkins receiving $1000 in Providence.
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Prineville
Ore
Isidore B. Meyers
Test
Crooked River
Paulinebutte
Crook County
Meyers
Montgomery
J. N. Williamson
Congress
Williamson
Pauline Butte
New York
Carnegie Church Peace Union
Gaius Glenn Atkins
Central Congregational Church of
Providence
United States
Germans Resume Shipping Warfare Across Atlantic
English papers report the Admiralty has found a method to counter German submarines. Submarine activity resumes on west coast routes near Ireland and England with ships Edale and Svorono among those attacked. crews saved. The bombardment of Dunkirk continues, prompting evacuations. The eastern front shows renewed fighting as Russians and Austrians contest in the Carpathians and on Polish frontiers.
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North Sea
Agai
Ireland
England
Caven
Edale
Scilly Islands
Svorono
Blasket
Admiralty
Dunkirk
Newport
Meuse
Moselle
Cardineles
Szawale
Mitna
Poland
Carpathians
Sygy
Wysakow
Hallstones Big at Baseballs M Lowls
A damaged report describes Hallstones as large three inch vlorm called the worst in a generation. Damage to crops and livestock may cost thousands. In Sturgeon a boy died after a Nightwing Louse incident and streets flooded several feet.
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Sturgeon
Tragedy sequel to Divorce at county house
Kanessa Cliy and Louie Behiwehr were involved in a fatal shooting in a county house corridor on Saturday morning. Behiwehr died that day, while Clara Schwelse’ tit, wounded by a self inflicted shot, is expected to recover. The incident follows a divorce proceeding.
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Kanessa
Louie Behiwehr
Clara Schwelse
Alaska Railroad to Start Construction This Year
Washington announces Alaska railroad construction will begin soon with $2,000,000 to be spent this year. The project follows Panama Canal completion and was funded by the last Congress.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Congress
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Janet Montague
Wile
Marynville
Hmil Pickard
W. C. Gorgas
William C. Gorges
United States Army
Rockefeller Foundation
Ligetal
Galeona
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