Pancakes Kill Five In Family In Illinois
Mrs. O. K. Meints near Kankakee accidentally poisoned four sons and a grandson by using arsenic mistaken for flour in pancake batter. The victims were Theodore Irvine Mino and Fred Meints, and Clarence Meints. The mother rushed to finish chores before an auction and used a chemical similar to flour in taxidermy, causing the fatal meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Meints
Kankakee
Ill
Danforth
Theodore
Irvine
Mino
Fred Meints
O. J. Meints
Clarence Meints
Febo Meints
Violence Charged to Union Leader Over 1916 Clay Strike
William Mee Murray testified that Frank Kasten, president of the United Brick and Clay Workers, ordered six strikers to obtain arms and kill four or five strike breakers at the Clay Products plant on Sept 10, 1916. Murray said he and Lawrence Kane procured weapons by car and distributed them, but the plot was abandoned due to sheriff and armed guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Workers Organization
Brazil
Ind
William Mee- Murry
Clay
Frank Kasten
United Brick and Clay Workers
Clay Products Company
McMurray
Kasten
Lawrence Kane
Filial Love Perils One Thousand Dollar Will Fight
Maurice Farr of La Crosse plans a legal challenge over his mother Lydia Farrs will disputing a $10,000 estate. He seeks to award G W Farr of Eau Galle a quarter share and objects to a division favoring his sister Emma Reinhard. The case arose after Lydia Farr's will cut Maurice and G W Farr from major portions of the estate.
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la Crosse
Wis
Maurice Farr
Alma
Lydia Farr
Nelson
Emma Reinhard
G. W. Farr
Eau Galle
Maurice
William Luther dies at 86 in South Sioux City
William Luther aged eighty six died at his home in South Sioux City after a period of senility. A Missouri river veteran who arrived in Sioux City in the 1860s he helped build the pontoon bridge across the Missouri linking Sioux City and Covington during Covington's wide open era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
William Luther
Missouri
Covington
Earthquake Shakes Washington Area for Over Three Hours
A severe quake centered about 5,000 miles from Washington rattled the region for more than three hours. The tremors were powerful enough to shove the recording needles off the scale on two of Georgetown University observatory’s four seismographs.
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Washington
Georgetown University Observatory
Wilson Says He Has Not Signed
Decatur Ill Jan 31 Arthur Wilson catcher for the Chicago Nationals returned from New York city where he attended a meeting of the Baseball Players fraternity Wilson denied he had signed a contract with the Cubs and declared the players in the frat will stick together until their demands are allowed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Decatur
Ill
Arthur Wilson
Chicago Nationals
New York City
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Cubs
Kaiser Wilhelm Sends Note Warning Americans Off Allied Ships
Kaiser Wilhelm issues a formal note warning American sailors away from Allied merchant and warships in key international waters. The note signals German protest against Allied naval activity and warns of potential consequences for violations.
GRAFT SCHEME ALLEGATIONS LINK POLITICIANS AND POLICE
An incriminating letter alleges two politicians split monthly graft funds of twenty thousand dollars for police protection and cites corrupt captains and a district slot-machine payoff. Mont Tennes is named alongside several officials and crooked lawyers amid Chicago police and legal reform probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willis
Nance
Charles E. Merrian
Landis
Mont Tennes
Hoyne
Grayson Nomination Advances Despite Republican Opposition
The Senate Naval Committee favored Dr Cary T Grayson for medical director in the navy and rear admiral, despite opposition from Lodge and Poindexter. Poindexter questioned Grayson about his thirteen years in naval service with only two years at sea, while more senior sea‑faring officers were passed over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Navy
Lodge
Poindexter
Grayson
Britain's ships to have one gun
The Times in London reports Britain will not arm merchant ships forward with guns as well as astern. A German threat to sink armed enemy vessels at sight is cited as central to a looming clash as spring naval operations resume. The U S prepares a warning to Americans against boarding armed enemy ships, with Berlin and Washington channels under consideration.
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Washington
Germany
Lansing
London
the Times
Great Briain
Kaiser
U. S
State Department
Berlin
Britain
Great Britain
Man Secures Marriage License On Credit
Macon Georgia reports Simon Cox could not pay for a marriage license so Attorney Hubert F Rawls agreed to stand good for the license. Cox and Miss Ella Hardy of East Macon obtained the license after explaining the arrangement to the ordinary. Cox promised to repay in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Simon Cox
Cox
Hubert F. Rawls
Rawls
Ella Hardy
East Macon
Train Robbers Foiled by Mail Car Hook Chase
Alfred Lorenzo, a Yonkers mail carrier, told police a pouch with registered matter was saved from two thieves by the mail car hook as an express train passed at forty five miles an hour. Lorenzo was at the depot lifting the pouch when the robbers struck him. he held the pouch aloft until the train swept by and the thieves fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Lorenzo
Yonkers
Lorenzo
Steel earns 48 per cent in 1916 dividends
United States Steel corporation reports a 1916 year end balance for common dividends of 246,412,000 dollars, amounting to 48.6 percent of 508,302,500 dollars in common stock. For the fourth quarter 1916 the balance available for dividends was 84,506,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Utopia Democratic Club Finds No Needy in Flushing
In Flushing near Manhattan the Jefferson Democratic club raised 1500 to aid the poor at Christmas. After surveying the area the committee reports no needy found, leaving the funds to be used or returned.
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New York
Utopia
Manhattan
Flushing
Jefferson Democratic Club
Democratic Club
Two Norwegian Ships Destroyed In North Sea Blasts
Lloyd's reports the Norwegian steamer Argo of 1261 tons blown up with nine crew missing. The Norwegian steamer Fulton of 1030 tons has also been sunk.
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London
Lloyd’s
Argo
Fulton
Fifty-cent Offer For 611000 Diamonds Sparks Theft Case
A Washington Force offer of 60 cents for 611000 worth Brazilian diamonds tied to a theft from the steamer Vasari last week. The suspect admitted the theft to New York police, left the gem laundry, and wrote the company before being held in 5000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Brokers Had News of Note Day Ahead
New York brokers testified at the leak inquiry that information before 12 48 pm on December 20 indicated the state department would issue a peace statement. E F Hutton displayed confidential telegrams from Chicago Clement Curtis Co and Washington F A Connelly Co confirming the lead. Bernard Baruch and R W Bolling were named in testimony about market activity and profits tied to anticipated peace remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Department
Congressional Investigating Committees
E. F. Hutton
Chicago
Clement, Curtis & Co
Washington
F. A. Connelly & Co
R. W. Bolling
Bernard Baruch
Wilson
von Bethmann-Hollweg
David Lloyd George
Women sweep Umatilla into all elected offices
In Umatilla Oregon a campaign coup brought a woman mayor four women council members a woman recorder and a woman treasurer to office effective January 1. The previous mayor E B Starcher was defeated by his wife by 28 votes as 174 of 200 votes were cast. The men anticipate reforms while the town remains a railroad hub with a male town marshal appointed by the mayor.
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Kansas City
Umatilla
Ore
E. B. Starcher
Starcher
Judge Denies Dismissal in $100000 Suit in Menominee
In Menominee Michigan on January 31 Judge Flannigar refused Att orney George Power’s bid to dismiss the suit brought by Miss Frank Gray Shaver of Highland Park Illinois against the Baroness van Pallandt van Erde for more than $100000. The suit alleges misrepresentation in securing the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
Flannigar
George Power
Frank Gray Shaver
Highland Park
van Pallandt van Erde
Stanwood Menken Heads Security Congress in Washington
S. Stanwood Menken is named chairman of the Security Congress in Washington marking a key leadership role in national security discussions. The appointment aligns with ongoing congressional efforts to bolster defense and public safety collaboration among agencies and industry partners.
Rate of deaths from accidents in Gary Indiana
Gary Indiana January 31 A report by Dr J A Graham Lake county coroner shows 439 coroner s cases in 1916 including 52 motor vehicle deaths 22 homicides 84 railroad and traction deaths racing Indianapolis and Marion county per population rail deaths nine times Marion county There were 32 personal crisis reports 118 deaths in various other accidents and 17 drownings The Gary district recorded 26 motor vehicle deaths vs 28 in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
J. A. Graham
Lake County
Indianapolis
Marion County
Four more arrests in Emma Reece case at DuQuoin Ill
Edith Hutchinson 13 accuses Emma Reece of involvement in attacks by four men James Howerton W F Horner Mike Mirrione and Marion Tongrovello all Americans and Italians. Hutchinson in serious condition to be hospitalized this week. Reece remains jailed unable to post bond. Her daughters the Marchioness De Janalli and Mrs Kath leen Gowdy expected from St Louis to furnish bail.
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Marchioness
de Janalli
Kathleen Gowdy
St. Louis
Illinois Senate Debates Racing Legalization Bill
Senator John H. Denvir of Chicago introduced a bill to legalize racing in Illinois. The measure would create a state commission and permit pari mutuel betting under a peri mutuels system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John H. Denvir
Chicago
Senate
Illinois
Denvir
Boy Flees After Seeing Policeman After Coasting Crash
Raymond Russell aged nine was injured in a coasting accident in Rock Island Illinois. He fled home to his mother after spotting a policeman seated in the ambulance. He suffers a broken shoulder blade and a wrenched back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Hurtchies
Rock Island
Ill
Raymond Russell
Mother
City Prosecutor Bans Minors From Pool Rooms
Anderson Ind Jan 31 Prosecuting Attorney Oswald Ryan orders deputies to enforce the law barring minors from pool rooms calling such venues a kindergarten for crime and pledging strict action in Madison County.
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Anderson
Ind
Oswald Ryan
Madison
Two Killed by Train in Centralia Yard Incident
In Centralia Illinois a 21 year old teamster Earl Flanagan and his 22 year old wife were killed by an Illinois Central locomotive in the South Centralia yards while returning from church. Charles Kelley was seriously injured.
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Centralia
Ill
Earl Flanagan
Church
Illinois Central
South Centralia
Charles Kelley
Senate Stands by Wilson Plan in Debated Peace Vote
The Senate defeated Cummins proposed extended debate 38 to 30 with Martine of New Jersey breaking with Democrats to back Republicans against tabling. Lodge prepares a speech attacking the plan while Borah and Lewis offer resolutions on Monroe doctrine and administration response. Republicans vow continued criticism as Democrats defend the peace effort and warn of war risk.
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Martine
New Jersey
Lodge
Washington
Jan
Wilson
Senate
Cummins
United States
Senator Lodge
McCumber
Europe
Borah
Lewis
Illinois
United States Senate
America
Western Hemisphere
Cumming
Congress
Fire Gut 3-Story Comstock Building in Peoria
Fire gutted the three story Comstock building at Main street and Jefferson avenue in Peoria causing about $100,000 in damage. The blaze broke out January 31 and the structure was declared a total loss.
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Peoria
Ill
Comstock
Main Street
Jefferson Avenue
Potatoes Burn as Fire Destroys 20000 Barrels Near Houston
A fire in a railroad storehouse near Houston Missouri destroyed twenty thousand barrels of potatoes awaiting shipment. Owners estimate the loss at 100000 dollars. The blaze damaged the storage facility and disrupted local potato shipments late in January.
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Houston
Death Penalty Stays in Utah Legislature Vote
Salt Lake City January 31 capital punishment remains on Utah statute. A bill to abolish the death penalty failed in the lower house by a 30 to 18 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fletcher Leaves Soon for Mexico City Post
Washington reports that United States Ambassador Fletcher will depart for his post in Mexico City very soon as official confirmation arrives.
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Fletcher
Washington
United States
Mexico City
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Amer
American Press Association
U. K
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London Times
Hook
Flushing, N. Y
S. Stanwood Menken
Duquoin, Ill
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