Big steel merger talks near closure in $250 million deal
Negotiations for merging Cambria and Lackawanna Steel with Youngstown Sheet and Tube into a $250 million corporation, the largest steel combine since the Wolga Steel era, will close next week. A principal involved confirmed the plan today.
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Lackawanna Steel Companies
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Wola Steel Corporation
Riots Strikes and Guard Hold Youngstown Area
National Guard moves into Youngstown Ohio as strikers riot pillage and burn with many shot and killed. Reports say four companies with machine guns march in to seal off East Youngstown and Struthers while vigilantes guard plants and bridges amid widespread destruction and looting.
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Jury Deliberations Resume in New Haven Case
Jury in the New Haven case resumes deliberations at the federal building in New York after a long session at the Knickerbocker hotel. Initial reports indicate a majority leaning toward acquittal as the jurors retire for further discussion.
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Lyle-Taylor Grain Co opens shelling plant near court house
The Lyle-Taylor Grain Company builds a one story 100 by 80 foot plant one block southeast of the courthouse to shell 3000 bushels of corn daily. Lyle and Lyle of Huntsville and F E Taylor of Howell Town lead the venture with Taylor as active manager. They will buy corn along the railroad from Lewisburg south, shell it, and ship to Southern markets.
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Tick Eradication Election Set in Morgan County
Judge William E. Skeggs announced a February 7 tick eradication election in Morgan County after a petition signed by about 900 citizens met legal requirements. If approved, government supervised dipping vats will operate statewide to remove cattle ticks and boost cattle and hide values.
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Forty Cent Gasoline Sighted in Texas
Texas oil man M. N. Baker predicts forty cent gasoline in the near future citing reduced Oklahoma production and strong foreign demand after returning from the oil fields.
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International News Service
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Wealthy Mississippi farmer murdered as home burns
Aberdeen Mississippi January 8 Wealthy farmer W L Hem mond was murdered when his home burned last night Bloodhounds and a posse followed the trail of supposed robbers in the case continuing at the scene and on the search for suspects
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Beloved Woman's Funeral Held for Hildreth in Decatur
Mrs C J Hildreth wife of the Decatur editor was mourned at St John s Episcopal church in Decatur The service was led by Rev J J Cornish and burial followed at City cemetery Pallbearers included W A Bibb H B Beard and others A New Decatur Advertiser tribute praised her community work founding a kindergarten women s club and the Prominence Culture Club She advocated suffrage and was connected with Susan B Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt Her artistry included oils clay brass and needlework and she authored a book whose royalties continue"}
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Grand Jury Praises Morgan County Institutions After Session
The Morgan County law and equity court grand jury adjourned after six days with 62 indictments and 80 cases docketed. They praised the county jail and poorhouse, noted inmate conditions, and highlighted Gunty convict camp capacity and management. Special attention called to convict David Bell whose sentence ends January 17, 1916, and who is under indictment for breaking jail. The panel hinted many indictments relate to the two quarts per two weeks Prohibition law.
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David Bell
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Senate Committee Recommends Anthony Suffrage Amendment
Washington reports the Senate favorably reported the Susan B. Anthony woman suffrage amendment. The resolution by Senator Sutherland of Utah would submit a constitutional amendment to state legislatures. It proposes that voting rights cannot be abridged by sex and would become effective after ratification by three fourths of the states.
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May modify conscription likely as bill seeks changes
London reports further modifications to the military service bill in committee to address labor objections. Parliament faces possible dissolution before law, while Asquith supporters consider a referendum as alternative to a general election, though unlikely.
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January 27 designated as day for Jewish relief drives
Washington officials report the president set January 27 as a nationwide day for contributions to aid Jewish sufferers in Europe. The move follows a Senate resolution urging the president to designate a day of relief efforts across the United States.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Philippine bill expected to pass after Senate debate
Washington January 8 The Philippine bill dominated the senate session today with prospects of a vote by mid next week and final passage appearing assured.
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Colonize Belgians in Bolivar County
Memphis dispatch reports Delta Planting Company plans to relocate 300 Belgian families to Bolivar county to farm 75 000 acres. L K Salsbury, manager, departs for England to finalize arrangements for the settlement. The land will be divided into small holdings for colonists.
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President Wilson Thanks Senator Williams for Defense Speech
The White House sent a letter from President Wilson to Senator John Sharp Williams praising his stirring speech in defense of the administration's foreign policy. Wilson expresses gratitude for Williams's reference to himself and extends cordial thanks for the support.
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International News Service
Washington
Jan
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