Cold Wave Grips New York and New England
A severe cold snap sweeps New York and New England for over twenty hours, with Albany showing ten below, Saratoga at thirty below, and the Adirondacks between seventeen and twenty below. Navigation ends on the Hudson as ice forms, while Balston records thirty-two below, the coldest since 1811. Relief efforts include a $100,000 aid pledge for the needy.
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New Engin
Albany
Balston
Saratoga
Adirondack
Ghanplain
Haitsun
New England
New York
Maine
Connecticut
Norfolk
Céim
Fort Wayne Gas Company Faces Curtailment at Anderson and Richmond
In Anderson Indiana the Fort Wayne Gas Company plans to cut large consumers like schools hotels and public buildings due to limited supply. The Citizens’ Company will offer rebates if gas is insufficient while discussions with Fort Wayne for rebates continue. A.W. Hoover notes about six gas suppliers and a new pipeline. Francis M. Harbitt reports Farmers’ Union Gas receivership with nine ty farmers invested $80 each and $30 paid back over twelve years. The Richmond field shows strong wells and potential output comparable to the old days if pumping equipment is improved.
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Anderson
Ind
SowThe EL Warne Gas Company
Citizens
Oas Company
Hoc
Paul
Ft Wayne
Farge
Citizens’ Company
Ont
St. Wayne Company
Wayne Company
Ft. Ware
A. W. Hoover
Madison Hancock County
Francis “M. Harbitt
Elwood
Tinton Gas Company
Richmond
Natural Cas
Iss
Sail
Kp Finea
Amy
Shenla
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Ie Field
Mollie
Venezuela arrests German and British subjects in Caracas
A despatch from London and reports from Washington say Venezuela seized German and British subjects in Caracas amid rising tensions. The British and German fleets are blockading La Guaira harbor and an ultimatum may be delivered tomorrow. Officials expect U.S. involvement to grow as protests complicate mediation efforts.
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Caballas
Venezuela
Caralie
Caracas
Fatherland
Venewuelan
London
la Guarra
Washington
Carastas
Venemeéla
Germany
England
Minter Bowen
State Department
Bowen
Gongiderade
Banquet Honors Justice Harlan for 25 Years on Supreme Court
A formal dinner at the New Willardt Note honors Justice John Marshal Harlan for twenty five years of service on the U S Supreme Court. Cabinet members senators and representatives as well as eminent lawyers attend as Wayne MacVeagh introduces the President who pays tribute to Harlan. The event continues past midnight.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the Wold States
John Marshal Harlan
Supreme Court
Avite
Ute
Wayne MacVeagh
Harelan
Cngrt
Fort Wayne gas franchise dispute over rebates and supply
A lengthy city ordinance text questions Fort Wayne Gas Company's compliance with the natural gas franchise and rebates for insufficient supply. It notes required investments, price guarantees, and the ongoing duties to furnish adequate gas, while asking authorities to interpret potential violations and how rebates should be calculated and issued to affected consumers.
Fort Wayne Citizens Hit Gas Monopoly Over Rebates
Mayor Berghoff urged Fort Wayne residents to unite to confront the natural gas monopoly over rebates and shortages. He urged demanding a legal opinion from the city attorney and recording gas bills, as officials consider a social meeting to hear from gas field inspectors and police about public use. The article notes past city support in covering coal and wood costs and warns of court action if rights are not secured.
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Fort ‘Wayne
le Courts
City Council Acts for People Against Gas Company
The Fort Wayne city council debated the gas shortage caused by the gas company failing to supply adequate fuel. A five member committee was appointed to visit gas fields and pumping stations to verify new wells and machinery, while police were ordered to investigate which factories use natural gas and the impact on residents. The council urged transparency and possible increased gas supply, with a resolution declaring consumer needs ahead of corporate interests.
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Comei
Sas Company
Sum Final Assembly
Weyar
Andou
Fisel
Ciy
Thiahemas Company
S . Hus
Conacimen Tive
Chare Fe
Uuis
Efketts
Lamave
Sak
Konb
Fort Wayne
Bauer
Clasp on Trousers Deflects Pistol Ball Saves Life
In a startling incident at 621 Harrison street, Amos IL Rousser credited a hidden waistband clasp with saving his life when a 32 caliber revolver discharged upward. The ball struck the clasp, bent the garment, and lodged in clothing. Deventer, the would-be seller, fled as police investigated.
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Amos IL Rousser
George” Deventer
Zanesville
Roussey
Harrison Street
Deventer
Mr. Roussey
Joli Lorraine
Balice
Rule
Woman Wraps Baby With Petticoat In Streetcar
In a Nebraska streetcar, Mrs Harry Cartan formerly Sadie Nash exposed a baby’s bare legs and then wrapped the infant with her own petticoat. Eyewitnesses say she stood in the car aisle, lifted the skirt from the child, and tucked the garment around the child amid cold weather. The man holding the baby appeared distressed as onlookers watched the episode.
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Omata
Ptyers
Harry Cartan
Sadie Nash
Millionaire Nash
Senate Debates Immigration Bill and House Kills Dock Charge Measure
Washington Dec The senate discusses the immigration bill with amendments from Hoar Bailey and Penrose. The house kills the dock charge bill. Debates touch on deportation timelines for aliens, labor importation, and Hawaii labor needs with remarks by Tillman Foraker and Barton.
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HOUSE
Washington
Pius Fund
Porto Rico
Sr. Hoar
Asmod
Bailey
Temas
Niles
Penrose
Texas
Congress
Tillman
Capitol
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Justice Harlan
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Mrany
Mart Wayne
Aais
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Pury
Wayne
Port Wayne
Calcote
Salinamie Mining and Gas Company
Wayne Gas Company
Salt-Company
Furaish
Frommaby Giluse
Pork Waynetas Company
Slccéssors
Essigna
Wahlelk
Umderstooi
Natural Cas Company
Berghoff
Journal Gazette
Barton
Hainh
Hawaii
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