United Mine Workers reelects Lewis president
Indianapolis feb 4 Thomas J Lewis was reelected president of the United Mine Workers of America over John H Walker of Illinois by a substantial vote. No majority for vice president or secretary-treasurer. Balloting detail lists several regional candidates and vote counts. West Frankfort Illinois feb 2 Alonzo Jenkins was killed by William Taylor in a quarrel between miners. Jenkins attacked with a knife and Taylor struck with a single blow breaking Jenkins neck. Both men were longtime friends.
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Mexico City Sees Two Small Earthquakes
Two minor earthquake shocks were felt in Mexico City within 48 hours. Several buildings sustained cracks and other slight damage. The tremors caused unease, with some residents fleeing the city for safer areas.
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Mexico City
Predicts defeat of anti Jap bills in California
Dispatches from Sacramento and Carson City report lawmakers expect the anti Japanese land ownership and alien ownership measures to fail or be heavily amended. Speaker Philip A. Stanton cites Roosevelt’s opposition and warns the Drew bill would drain California of a billion dollars in capital. Nevada resolves remove Roosevelt references as it passes the measure, with Senate expected to trim further. Elsewhere, a Mississippi suit seeks damages over a berth incident, Taft shifts his Caribbean voyage date, and a Mexican revenue cutter is saved by wireless with the Alamos radio pickup.
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Los Angeles
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Lost Ship Fearea Mallory Liner Foundered Off The Diamond Shoals
In Galveston Texas on February 4 news reports say the Mallory Liner Alamo with a crew of 36 likely foundered near Diamond Shoals Light Ship after a gale. The Alamo had sailed from New York to Key West and Mobile and was due at Key West Sunday.
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Key West
Mobile
Girl shoots four men in Gatsonville deadly double murder
Verna Ware, sobbing, is charged with murder after shooting four men, two fatally, in Gatsonville. Victims include John Hanes and David Smith. Witnesses and town crowds stir tension as grand jury delays action. Verna is held at county jail. doctors report slim chance of recovery for one victim.
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Illinois fields show southwest trend and violent geophysical notes
Fragmented text reports on a violent incident involving a 16 year old child and various places in Illinois. It mentions injuries and a death linked to a choking action and a brutal assault. The report also notes an oil prospecting plan north of Mount Vernon with the next days forecast and a general southwest trend in Illinois fields near Bridgeport.
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