Submarine A7 Sinks Trapping Crew in Whitsand Bay
Plymouth England January 19 Two officers and nine seamen aboard British submarine A7 remain trapped after it sank beneath Whitsand Bay five miles southwest of Plymouth Rescue attempts failed as darkness fell The A7 under Lieut Gilbert M Welman vanished during maneuvers with A8 and A9 and may mark the sixth A class submarine lost with many lives in earlier incidents prompting questions about replacing A class with newer C and D type boats
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Plymouth
Eagland
Whitsand Bay
Gilbert M. Welman
Thaw Denied Immediate Bail in New Hampshire Case
Concord New Hampshire January 19 Judge Edgar Aldrich denied immediate bail for Harry K Thaw in a U S district court decision The ruling delays bail pending habeas corpus hearing Ext 20 days for briefs on the matter Also New York January 19 William Travers Jerome receives threatening letters warning he will be harmed if he tries to return Thaw to Matteawan Jerome turns letters over to a detective agency indicating heightened pressure in the legal fight
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Edgar Aldrich
United States District Court For
New Hampshire
Thaw
Aldrich
Asing
New York
William Travers Jarome
Matteawan
Jerome
Goethals Named Permanent Governor of Panama Canal Zone
Col George W Goethals is to be permanent governor of the Panama canal zone with autocratic power over the 2600 men in the operating force. He wins the right to keep the canal out of politics to avoid commission missteps, a high authority states.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Heo
African Strike Crumbling as Martial Law Tightens in South Africa
In Capt Town on January 19, reports say the attack is crumbling under vigorous martial law. The labor party was stunned by Thursday arrests of Johannesburg leaders and many workers are rushing back to work.
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Town
South Africa
Labor Party
Johannesburg
Dean
Dent
Ritchie Calls Fight Off Again in San Francisco
In San Francisco on January 19, promoter Larry Foley announced the January 30 light weight title bout between champion Willie Ritchie and Harlem Tammy Murphy was canceled.
Two Burned to Death in Ontario Factory Incident
In Bridgeburg Ontario on January 19 Lester Brooks a blower at the Port Colborne plant of the Canada Furnace Company leaped into a hopper and invoked the death of fellow worker Joseph Postica, who perished in the ensuing blaze.
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Bridgeburg
Ont
Lester Brooks
Port Colborne
Canada Furnace Company
Joseph Postica
Huerta Minus Cash and Rebel Liberty Payment Case
A Mexico City report says Huerta’s government will default on semi annual interest due this month, signaling financial distress. In Chihuahua a Cientifico party member was shot after paying rebels for liberty. Villa forces seized a northern village, boosting rebel control. Cross-border tensions flare as U S troops are involved and Mexican forces retreat from Guinaga.
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Mexico City
Jas
Queridy Moreno
Washington
Huerta
Chihuahua
Mex
Inagica Iregoyen
Cientifico Party
Naco
Ariz
Villa
Tenth United States Cavalry
Mexico
Wrecked Cobequid Passengers Safe After Rescue
All aboard the Royal Mail steamer Cobequid rescued after grounding on Trinity ledge twenty five miles north of Yarmouth. Westport and John J. Cann brought 94 passengers. Thea Westport held 76 rescued and Cann 22. Eleven crew saved by other vessels. Cobequid hull mostly above water. signboard found reading Keep clear of Twin Screws.
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Yarmouth
Westport
John J. Cann
Royal Mail
Cobequid
Trinity Ledge
Thea Westport
Cans
Tea Woodbury
Seale Off Rampolla Estate Inventory Taken
In Rome Italy on January 14 seals were removed from Cardinal Rampolla’s apartment with representatives of all parties to his estate present. An inventory was taken of all items found.
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Rampolla
Moma
Italy
Cardinal Rampolla
Firemen killed as wall collapses at Bangor opera house
Jan. 15. Two firemen were killed one fatally and three others seriously hurt when a wall fell during a fire that destroyed the Bangor opera house early today. The disaster left rescuers scrambling as flames engulfed the structure and investigators began assessing the sudden collapse.
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Yangor
Bangor
Lava Kills Many Cyclones Strike at Tokyo
Reports from Japan describe Sakura Jima eruptions and related earthquakes killing thousands and leaving 100000 homeless. Sakura Island buried in lava and ash while Kagoshima and Kumamoto suffer ruin. Tokyo repopulated by dust storms, with thousands dead or unaccounted.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Sakura
Sakura-dima
Tokio
Kagoshima
Sakura-Jima
Matsumoto
Kiusttu
Kumamoto
Miyazuki
Kyustiu
Prohibitionists Praying at Capital Celebration
Washington, Dan 17. Prayers for nationwide prohibition through a constitutional amendment were offered during a national day of fasting and prayer staged by the W. C. T. U.
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Capital
Washington
Dan
Mitchell Widow Dies in Philadelphia at 77
Mrs. West Mitchell formerly Mary Cadwalader of Philadelphia died of pneumonia on Thursday after attending her husband’s funeral last week. The 77 year old widow passed in Philadelphia following the service.
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Mitchell
Philadelphia
West Mitchell
Mary Cadwalader
National labor probe opens over garment workers plight
A federal commission on industrial relations began a nationwide inquiry into labor troubles starting with New York garment workers. Four of nine members attended the first City Hall hearing, discussing protocol disputes, post strike conditions, and wages now averaging $21 weekly versus $16 before the strike.
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New York
United States
Government Commission On Industrial Relations
Congress
City Hall
John B. Lennan
Bloomington
Mra
Abraham Rosenberg
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
John A. Dysche
Garment Workers’ Union
Thaw to seek rest in western North Carolina if freed
Reports from Asheville indicate Harry K. Thaw plans a long rest in western North Carolina should the New Hampshire courts grant his freedom. News from Chicago mentions a $60,000 moving picture theater project for boys in the loop district by Hig Brothers. Tokyo reports Count Ito, fleet admiral, turning seventy and his role in the navy’s development. Columbia notes the state senate killing a marriage license medical certificate bill by a wide margin.
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Asheville
N. C
Harry K. Thaw
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Chicago
Loop District
Hig Brothers
Tokyo
Yulyo Ito
Ito
Chiba
Japan
Yellow Sea
Eos
Columbia
S. C
State Senate
State Medical Association
Despondent Youth Ends Life in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich Jan 17 Jouls D Houseman eighteen ended his life by her own hand after writing a letter to his mother claiming he faced cunning accusations from a person he loved dearly The notice records a personal crisis and a suicide in the city with no further details.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Jouls D. Houseman
Dam Water Danger Passed in Elkins West Virginia
Flood threat in the Potomac basin eased as Johnstown flood danger recedes and water levels drop about 40 feet along the North Branch. Local officials monitor river status and prepare for possible further shifts.
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Elkins
W. Va
Johnstown
North Branch
Potomac River
Moyer Indicted in Conspiracy Case Over Miner Strike
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and other federation officials were indicted on conspiracy charges linked to the copper strike. The first count accuses forceful actions to prevent workers from pursuing mining jobs, with 39 named defendants in the broader indictment. Witnesses reported 7,000 federation members in the strike district and visitors noted related cases and a shooting incident injuring Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Cane.
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Houghton, Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
P. H. O'Brien
Elrenlt
John D.’ Anttilla
Calumet Union
H. Stuart Goodell
Ofl
Anttilla
H. Mahonay
Guy E. Miller
Yaroo Terzich
J. G. Lowney
W. P. Davidson
The
Lynn Sullivan
William Rickard
Ben Goggin
Frank Altonen
Charles E. Hietala
Seeberville
Goodell
South Range
Citizens’ Alliance
Lawrence Cane
Calumet
Pine Street
Denver
Colo
Thurgsday
Grand Jury
Calumet, Mich
State senate pushes medical certs for marriage licenses
Columbia Jan 17 The state senate introduced a bill requiring applicants for marriage licenses to present satisfactory medical certificates. The measure aims to ensure health standards for marriage applicants and may affect filing requirements statewide.
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Eugenica Bil
Columbia
State Senate
Chicago hotelkeepers seek calf killing ban proposal
A petition may be presented to Congress calling for a law to prohibit calf killing and veal serving in the United States. The move will be proposed at Chicago hotel keepers’ next convention.
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Chicago
United States
Miners and Coal Men Schedule Feb 3 Conference
Indianapolis Jan 17 miners and coal operators choose February 3 for a joint wage scale conference in the central competitive field with meeting locations to be selected later.
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Indianapolis
Early Political Career and Patent News Snippet
The fragment references John Tyler rising from Virginia legislature at twenty one to congressman at twenty six. It also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children and notes Wright and Penman chatter about tougher journalism. An Ohio inventor patents ball bearing scissors.
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John Tyler
Virginia
Wright
Penman
Ohio
Millionaire Park Planned for Patos Verdes Ranch
A sprawling 14,000 acre Patos Verdes ranch overlooking Los Angeles harbor and the Catalina channel is set to become a premier residential park for American millionaires. Frank A Vanderlip of National City Bank of New York and associates bought the tract for 1.75 million dollars with plans signaling expenditure of five million dollars.
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Patos Verdes Ranch
Los Angeles Harbor
Catalina Channel
Frank A Vanderilp
National City Bank of New York
Dutch Church Customs Report Comfort in Religion
At a church in Holland, many men wear hats during services and smoking is not viewed as irreverent while the service proceeds. Ministers reportedly indulge as well. Dutch Protestantism appears a comfortable form of faith with ordinary talk, visible pews, and a two-decker pulpit as a cheerful backdrop.
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Holland
Skin Cleared by Simple Change in Food
A Kan girl traded medications for Grapenuta and saw her eczema clear as digestion improved. She suffered five months from a facial and hand eruption, found relief after trying the food, and urged others with the condition to try Grapenuta. The Postum Co. promotes the letter as genuine.
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Postum Co
Jiattla Creek
Mich
Wellville
Npligs
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Hope
Slayer
Jarome
Col. Goethals Canal
Ting
Politica
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RED Cross
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Omaga
Tex
Wessiel
U. 5
LABOR
Federal
Michigan
Antilla
Auu Imenagus
Indiana
Walker
Grand
Ave
Manay Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
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