Two Juarez Men Executed by Firing Squad
In El Paso on January 24 two Juarez Mexicans, Hernardo and Frederico Duran, were executed for the murder of American ranchman Bert Akers. About fifty Americans witnessed the firing squad. the elder brother spoke of justice and defended his actions while the younger remained silent. The brothers were taken to a cemetery scene near the jail, where Captain Alfredo Ortiz led the execution party and the crowd observed the grim scene.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Bert Akers
Hernardo
Frederico Duran
Bernardo Duran
Juarez
Alfredo Ortiz
Ortiz
Austrians Seize Antivari and Dulcigno Ports in Montenegro
Rome reported Austrian forces captured the Adriatic ports of Antivari and Dulcigno as Montenegrin troops retreat toward Scutari. Montenegrin officials warned of complete evacuation plans, while fierce fighting continued south of Scutari led by Prince Mirko.
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Rome
Duletgno
Scutari
Soriu
Brindisi
Antivari
Paris
Dulcigno
Montenegro
Adriatic
Dulcigne
Kudille
Vienna
Mirko
Zurich
Teuton
What’s Going On Today in Cumberland Maryland
The Cumberland area listings show theatre schedules at several venues. At Maryland Theatre Emmy Weh len in Fables Turned plays, Grande Theatre features Francis M. Bushman and Marguerite Snow in The Silent Voice, Liberty Theatre presents Henry B. Walthall and Warda Howard in The Raven. Victoria Theatre showcases picture programs and Belvedere Theatre also lists pictures. Central Y M C A hosts a missionary and Christian Work Conference.
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Maryland
Emmy Wehlen
Grande Theatre
Francis m. Bushman
Marguerite Snow
Liberty Theatre
Henry B. Walthall
Warda Howard
Victoria Theatre—Pictures
Belvedere
Theatre—Pictures
Twenty Injured In Elevated Collision On Harlem Bridge
In New York on January 24 a southbound Second Avenue elevated train was sideswiped by a northbound Third Avenue train on the Harlem River bridge at One Hundred Twenty-ninth Street. The crash caused panic as passengers were crushed and trampled while guards and bridge workers kept people from the live third rail. The second car of the southbound train flipped over. over 30 people were in that car and most injuries occurred there.
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New York
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
Harlem River
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Three Prisoners Escape From Greensburg Jail
Greensburg Pa January 24 three prisoners escaped from the county jail at daybreak after seizing the guard keys and unlocking the outer door. The escapees were Charles Douglas Arthur Stevens and Albert Petroski with state troops pursuing.
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Greensburg
Charles Douglas
Arthur Stevens
Albert Petroski
Armed men patrol East Youngstown amid strike fears
In East Youngstown Ohio on January 24 authorities swore in eight special deputies arming them with rifles shotguns and revolvers to quell potential violence. Sheriff J C Umstead sent deputies as workers at Youngstown Sheet and Tube threaten another wage increase walkout. Residents guarded homes and stores while Italians fled to safety amid fear of attacks by foreign workers and sympathizers.
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Youngstown
Ohio
East Youngstown
J. C. Umstead
Mahoning County
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Wilson Will Urge Tariff Commission
Washington expect to see a bill creating a tariff commission introduced in Congress soon. The administration aims to collect tariff data and coordinate existing government powers. President Wilson seeks scientific handling of tariff matters amid European war uncertainties and faster changing conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
America
Illinois River floods drive hundreds from homes
Peoria Illinois reports a historic flood along the Illinois River with hundreds of families fleeing to higher ground before failing levees. Rescue boats saved scores as the river crested near 24 feet at midnight, a record mark.
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Pleberpore
Peoria
Ills
Illinois River
Miners Seek Wage Increases as Contract Talks Open
Delegates from the United Mine Workers representing over half of the coal industry’s 763,000 workers prepare to set specific demands for soft and hard coal contracts expiring March 31. Proposals range from 5 to 50 percent, with discussions on a six hour day and suspensions.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Pennsylvania
Texas
Wyoming
John P. White
Train robber taken in San Antonio Texas
U S Postoffice Inspectors arrest John Harrison in San Antonio Texas for taking part in the Baltimore and Ohio train robbery near Central Station West Virginia last October stealing thousands of dollars in unsigned currency. Additional arrests expected. The Supreme Court has declared the federal income tax constitutional as of January 24.
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Washington
U. S. Postoffice
San Antonio
Texas
John Harrison
Central Station
W. Va
Supreme Court
Congress
Russian torpedo boats sink 338 Turkish sailing vessels
Petrograd reports Russian torpedo boats destroyed 338 Turkish sailing vessels and damaged seven docks in a raid along the Anatolian coast.
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Petrograd
Anatolian
Turkey submarine may have sunk liner Persia
The United States said it would question Turkey about any knowledge of the Persia sinking after reports from Berlin and Amsterdam claimed a Turkish submarine attacked the liner. The Persia went down off Crete December 30 with 119 passengers and 217 crew lost. no witnesses saw a submarine.
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Washington
United States
Lansing
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Turkish Ministry of Marine
Persia
Crete
Explosion at Argyle mine magazine shocks Johnstown
A concussion rocked Johnstown as the powder magazine at Argyle mine near South Fork exploded at eight this morning. No one was near the magazine and an interurban car passengers were knocked from their seats but suffered no injuries. The cause remains unknown.
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Johnstown
Argyle Mine
South Fork
Germans Raid Kentish Coast in Two Air Attacks
London reports an east coast Kent raid by a hostile aeroplane dropping nine bombs with one death and six injuries. A second attack by two seaplanes caused no casualties. The war office noted moonlight aided the raid. no city damage beyond private property.
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London
Eastoast
Kent
War Office
Seyward
Fokker
Congressional Debate on Preparedness and Mexican Question
Washington faces a split on military readiness as Congress weighs the administration’s preparedness policy. President Wilson tours the country to rally support while Mexico intervention and embargo resolutions stir debate. Legislative action moves slowly as committees plan to accelerate revenue and immigration bills and consider a peace committee proposal.
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Senate
House
Congress
Mexico
Ator Borah
United
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah Ha
Humphrey
Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Lee
Majority der Kitchin
Carolina
Military and Naval Committee
Pearance
Haing
Foreign Committee
Peace Cor
Preparedness Tour Takes Center Stage In Politics
President Wilson plans a preparedness tour shaping party platforms and legislation. Senator Chilton of West Virginia urged Wheeling address on the return trip, but officials expect it unlikely. Wilson has urged nonpartisan city arrangements to keep the program above party politics.
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Washington
St. Louis
Chilton
West Virginia
Wheeling
Wilson
Liner Pomeranian Disabled Off Fastnet
Queenstown January 24 The Aa liner Pomeranian was disabled off Fastnet and is speeding back toward this port. The cause of the accident is unknown and German vessels are reported to be near Fastnet as a possible threat.
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Queenstown
Pollentia Sinks in Atlantic Runoff near Halifax
Fragmentary report details that the Pollentia, an admiralty ship carrying munitions, sank in rough seas off Ca near Halifax. The crew escaped in lifeboats and were rescued by nearby vessels. Details on casualty figures and exact location are unclear in the readable text.
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Halifax
Pollentia
Voltentia
Meritian
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Cumberland
Central Y. M. C. A.—Missionary and Christian Work Conference
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Gaia K Duele
Binlop
Serlin
Metz
Lorrane
Uncle Sam
Annapolis Naval Academy
Annapolis
John W Weeks
Massachusetts
Umstead
Tariff Commission
Admiral Perry
White
Robert E. Perry
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Coast Guard
Aero Club of America
Army
Navy
Portland
Aero Club
Perry
Borrer
P. O
Income Tan Oconstituional
Dispatch
Sultan's Marine Ministry
Kentish Coast
England
Thames
Zeppelin
Germany
Harold J. Tennant
House of Commons
Reuter
France
Great Britain
W.isan
Allen
Admiralty
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