Darrow Indicted In Bribery Case In Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Grand Jury returns two indictments against Clarence Darrow labor attorney and two other defendants in four counts. Indictments allege bribery and corruption connected to the McNamara dynamite case and involve Robert Bain and George N. Lockwood. Maximum penalty cited is thirty years plus fines. Darrow free on 320,000 bail. White slavery probe yields arrest of Dauvile and anticipated sensational arrests as government investigates ties to Gertrude Reed and Clermont case.
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Clermont
Murray Clark
United States District Attorney
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Mayor Pushes Prison Reform Amid Labor Concerns
Toledo mayor Brand Whittock denounces cost in labor contracts and urges fair pay for prison workers. He notes daily wages of 60 to Sicnis valued at 250 to 4 under contracts, calling for reforms and payment for laborers.
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He Ogue
Four Negross Ly ched Hands and Murder Trial Protest
Four men faced charges as two farmers were abducted from a field and killed. Bodies were found with injuries cited as the motive for the alleged crime. Protests arose as the accused maintained their innocence.
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Three Miners Buried in Alaska Coal Pit Collapse
Three miners were killed in a cave in the Alaska shaft of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. The men, named Chuyvit, were trapped under rock and dirt after a collapse, in Carmel Pennsylvania. County Unit Bill Passes in Kentucky Legislature. The measure, described as the most drastic anti quoerv regulation, passed the state senate and moves to Governor Moore for signature.
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Pithwelphia
Reading Coal and Iron Cylvany
Frankfcn
Kentucky
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Paulding Yeggs Sentenced in Leavenworth Robbery
James Powers and Andrew Eben, both of New York, received eleven and a half year terms for the Paulding post office safe blow, with fines totaling 91,000 in Leavenworth Kansas.
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Andrew‘eban
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Leavenworth, Kan
Pauld$eost
Duke Connaught Leaves America After Five Days of Entertainment
The Duke of Connaught, Canada’s governor general and uncle to King George, praised American hospitality as he boarded his private car at Grand Central to return to Ottawa. In a guarded statement, he lauded US democracy and prosperity, thanked Ambassador Reid, and said the king and queen may visit if informed of the pleasant visit.
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England
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Duke’s New York Visit Enthralls Citizens and Officials
A statement in the duke’s third person notes his New York reception felt grand with public fuss worthy of a president. He praises American ease over English formality and credits Mr Reid in London for the invitation. The duke admired ceremonies at the White House and the British ambassador’s residence, valuing democratic simplicity.
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Miners Seek Inquiry Into 1910 Officers Election Fraud
The United Mine Workers executive board will probe alleged fraud in the 1910 international officers election after a convention report said the thief had not been identified. Ohio’s Thomas L. Lewis, defeated by John P. White, urged renewed investigation during remarks at Indianapolis.
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United Ming Work Era of America
Committee On Offcers
Miners’ Convention
Mirotecaat
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
John P. White
Second Simplon Tunnel Project Agreement Reached
The Swiss and Italian governments have arranged to start work on the second parallel Simpson tunnel early this summer. The project aims to finish by the end of 1918 if the schedule is kept.
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Geneve
Simpson
Persians and Armenians Ordered to Surrender in Tabriz
The commander of the Russian forces in Tabriz has ordered both Persians and Armenians to surrender their army within a fortnight, marking a forced act of capitulation in the city.
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Tabriz
Persia
Kinmundy Wreck Verdict Blames Railway Operators
A coroner's jury finds Illinois Central at fault for Kinmundy wreck through near train passes and insufficient staff. Henry Snydersohn Edgewood operator and Harry J. Brocker flagman blamed for not signaling No 3. Rail line cited for reduced telegraphers and block stations increasing danger to passengers.
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Kinmundy
Ilneis Central Railroad
Henry Snydersohn
Edgewood
Harry J. Brocker
Washington
Hinois Central
James T. Harahan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Telegraphers’ Union
Ninois Central
Year's Cigarette Record
New York reports 1911 national cigarette output near ten billion manufactured domestically, with several billions more taxed exempt as rolled by smokers. The United States Tobacco Journal cites monthly Internal Revenue returns to confirm the figure.
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United States Tobacco Journal
Governor Osborn Frees Glazier Paroled From Jackson Prison
Governor Osborn signed the parole of former State Treasurer Frank P Glazier of Chelsea. Sentenced in February 1910 to ten to fifteen years for diverting state funds from a Chelsea bank he controlled, the parole was advised by Judge Wiest and three physicians who said Glazier would die unless released.
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Frank P Glazier
Chelsea
Glazier
Jackson
Wiest
Man Arrested for Wanted to See President Taft
Patrick Harrett, an Irish immigrant nine months in the United States, was detained in Washington after attempting to meet President Taft. Reportedly voting abnormally for two days, he was seized by Secret Service agent James Sloan Jr. at the White House offices while claiming to have business with the president on a religious matter.
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Patrick Harrett
Taft
Darrett
Ireland
James Sloan, Jr
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Barrett
Auto Crosses Erie on Ice Between Islands and Canada Main
John F P Caughney and four companions crossed Lake Erie by car from Leamington Ontario to Canada Island and back. The 45 mile trek was the first of its kind between the islands and the mainland, facing ice creeks and even bridging an eight foot crack with planks.
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Canada Island
John FP
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Lake Erie
Canada
Danters
Two Rulers Exchange Spies Between Germany and Russia
Berlin reports an exchange of spies between Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William. The Russian Emperor, with German mediation, pardoned Capt. Werner von Stuenzer, condemned at Warsaw to three years hard labor, while William released Baron Vinogradoff, a Russian navy lieutenant, condemned January 18 at Leop aic to three years imprisonment.
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Nicholas
Willian
Werner von Stuenzer
Warsaw
William
Baron Vinogradoff
Lelp Aic
Strikers Short of Funds in Lawrence Mill Strike
Hundreds of mill strikers in Lawrence mass are short of money after a long layoff with many nearly out of funds to buy food or fuel while dealers threaten to cut off credit raising concern over the ongoing labor dispute.
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Morristown Ex-Life Chief Hurt At Home
Richard A. McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance is critically ill at his Morristown New Jersey home due to an infected foot.
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Richard A. McCurdy
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mob Kills Generals in Guayaquil Riot
A mob breaks into Quita prison in Guayaquil and lynches Generals Eloy Alfaro Flavio Alfaro Medardo Alfaro Manuel Serrano and Ulpiano Paez. Pedro Montero provisional president is overthrown after a failed revolt backed by the Alfaro faction.
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Ecuador
Eloy Alfaro
Flavio Alfaro
Medardo Alfaro
Manuel Serrano
Ulpiano Paez
Quita
Revolutionary Forces
Medardo Allaro
Alfaros
Prez
Mienel Serrano
Fousdin
Pedro Mentoza
Ecrador
Emilio Petrada
Bcunder
Estrada
Alfariana
Fatal pistol duel ends in Hillgrove suburb tragedy
Wealthy coal dealer C. J. Moore is shot dead in a revolver duel with chauffeur Samuel L. Timothy near Moore’s Hillgrove residence. Moore’s widow, recently entangled in a divorce suit, refuses visitors while the case and alleged statements from the city attorney unfold.
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C. J. Moore
Samuel L. Timothy
Mr. Moore
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Moore
Kivenoout
Suil
Pacific Union
Dbo
San
Pepia
Timothy
Gulour
Ladwead
Bays
Rosa
Alcare
Telegraph Station Opens Marconi Wireless at Aranjuez
The king of Spain and royal aides opened the Marconi wireless telegraph station at Aranjuez sending felicitous messages to rulers across Europe including King George V and Queen Mary. A first theatre tribute was shown to Dowager Queen Alexandra at Sandringham with a message of respect. replies were received to dispatches.
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Mary
Italy
Xil the Dispaichus
Flyer Survives Engine Failure In Narrow Dash To Earth
Los Angeles aviator FN Stites fell 200 feet when his engine exploded while 100 feet above ground. The craft momentarily left him unconscious before he regained control and landed safely.
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Whitte
FN. Stites
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Gold Dust Arrival Reaches Seward on Trail Route
Two thousand pounds of indicated gold dust arrived at Seward Alaska by dog team en route to Seattle. The parcel travels through rugged terrain, reflecting a notable precious metal shipment during the period.
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Alaska
Seattle
Fire at Claytonia family reunion kills four in Butler Pa
Four dead and five injured in a Claytonia mine village home fire at Curtis Hale's residence during a family reunion. Fire believed caused by overheated stove or lamp. flames discovered at 3 AM. Victims include Miles, Pollie Miles, Belle Hale, Scott Hale, Curtis Hale and children. Neighbors and miners fought flames. property damage under $2,000.
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Curts Hale
Claytonia
Curtis Hale
Farl Miles
Pollie Miles
Belle Hale
James Hale
Scott Hale
David
James
Sadie
Fort Sheridan Might Be Abandoned In Army Redesign
Government plans to abandon several army posts could affect Chicago area Fort Sheridan is named among posts that may be closed. Secretary of War reports sixteen to eighteen posts to be abandoned to curb extravagance and waste, with a ten year tally of about 30 million dollars on non strategic sites. The aim is to concentrate operations in eight posts.
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Chicago
Washington
Fort Sheridan
Secretary of War
House
Stimson
General Staff
Cone
Mos Shoots Into Train Near Memphis
United States deputy marshals led bloodhound aided posses in a search of Memphis outskirts for gunmen who fired a hundred shots into an Illinois Central passenger coach carrying shop employees after work. Windows were shattered and several occupants injured as strike breakers rode the ill fated car.
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Tenn
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Illinois Central
Ilinois Central
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Rone
Truce Extended in China as Royal Family Deliberates Abdication
In Peking the royal family convened to weigh abdication with dowager empress and Prince Ching favoring steps. Prince Kung grows in popularity and fears of a republican usurpation rise. The armistice is extended to February 11, nonpartisan adherence unlikely from rebels or Republicans.
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Peking
Prince Ching
Prince Kung
Lincoln Memorial Site Battle on Potomac
Senator Cullom won the fight to place a 2 million dollar Lincoln memorial on the Potomac bank along the axis of the Washington Monument and Capitol. A Lincoln Memorial Commission vote fell 3 to 4 as Congressmen Cannes of Illinois was defeated and another proposal for Mendian hill also failed.
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Washington Monument
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Lincoln Memorial Commission
Cannes
Illinois
T He Baldiers
Mendian Hill
Erie Aviator Flies Twenty-Five Minutes Over Lake Erie
Earl Sandt, a local aviator, stayed aloft for about twenty-five minutes in near zero weather. He covered more than twenty miles, circling Presque Isle bay at 300 to 1,000 feet, then flew over Lake Erie two miles, reaching 1,300 feet on the return. Ten thousand spectators watched from the bay front.
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Presque Isle Bay
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Bay Front
German Peeress and Husband Elevated by Kaiser
Frau von Gontard daughter of Adolphus Busch of St Louis joined the peerage in Berlin on the Kaiser’s birthday. Dr von Gontard her husband was raised to the Prussian house of lords in the celebration.
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Frau von Gontard
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Dr. von Gontard
House of Lords
Shuster Arrives in London for Persian Relief Dinner
W Morgan Shuster former Persian government treasurer general has landed in London where a British Persian committee will host him at a dinner. He is to discuss Persian relief and its needs with British officials and supporters.
Time Will Tell Who Will Win the Vote
A rural speaker weighs the 1912 election parties led by Roosevelt Taft and Wilson. Citizens debate loyalties and the chance of a unifying campaign as voters prepare to cast ballots.
Absalom Skiggs Critic Claims Rhyme Debate
A writer defends not rhyming solemn column volume and mocks Absalom Skiggs as a perpetual critic. The piece portrays Skiggs as a gimlet eyed fault finder who spots nonessential errors, yet argues such critics highlight the excellence of others by contrast.
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Absalom Skiggs
Absalom
Soon Over and The Brief Pieces of Love
A lyric exchange unfolds with lines about hearing a loved one play. The speaker notes their chief reason for praising the music is that the performances feel brief and intimate for them.
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Lesuk
A Page From Macbeth on a Sleep Mistrustful Night
A stray, humorous passage depicts Macbeth lamenting sleeplessness and guilt after hours of scheming. The speaker compares conscience to morphine’s value and hurls improvised armor at a feline audience across a moat, blending Shakespearean reference with comic imagery.
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Feline Congress
Noted Identities in Vaudeville Circles
A comedian reflects on the era with witty asides about popularity and the harsh realities of the stage. He recalls a message about modern spies and the value of authenticity in entertainment.
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