Attack on Judge Speer Reported in Georgia Trial
Meron Ga Jan 22 The committee probing charges against Federal Judge Meron Speer said defense attorneys will be restricted in witness cross examination. Over forty witnesses from across the state arrived as the session opened with testimony from retired attorney J W Freston Sr who accused Speer of bias and an intent to convict in the Roberta and Williams cases. Macon News editor T J Simmons said Speer sought publicity and wrote articles about himself in court while Louis Peldow testified to selling a drug for years.
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Fmery Speer
T. 3
Polder
J. W. Freston
Wes
John P. Roberta
Willanis
Speer
T. J. Simmons
Macon News
Bpeer
Bimwell
Louis Pel Dow
Lord Strathcona Dead Largest Land Owner in World
Lord Strathcona, aged high commissioner of Canada, died Tuesday in London after hours of unconsciousness. He valued £125,000,000 in land and wealth, earned praise for friendship with the late King Edward VII, and supported American relations during 35 years in public life. Born in 1819, he contributed to New York relief and London funds, giving thousands to victims and charities.
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Canada
Wne
London
Lord Strathcona
Lord Btrathcona
Eoward Vil
United States
Tio
al- Thouet
Charry
RIOT, NUISANCE CHARGES AND FEDERAL NOMINATIONS IN JANUARY FLASHES
In S& Mary's a grand jury indicted a local member for disturbing religious worship. he pled guilty and paid a $25 fine. Rioting fears spread in Mims copper district. wages rose over 20 percent at Grosvenale. Col William C. Gorgas nominated as surgeon general awaiting Senate approval. Mississippi House defeats a constitutional suffrage amendment. New York reports an odd surge of whooping cough among adults amid erratic winter weather. physicians join a medical effort to curb the outbreak.
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Grosvendrale
Senate
William C. Gorgas
Mississippi
New York
Indictments Possible Against Major Firms and Railroads
A federal grand jury may indict officials of a large stockyard company and heads of three other firms plus several railroads for alleged interstate commerce violations and prohibiting rebates to shippers. Also reported are a schooner crew rescue, labor federation funding, a diamond broker murder case, and various international diplomacy and conflict notes.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Blast at fair kills four as animals perish in Ottawa fair pavilion
Ottawa Ont Jan 23 Four men died and many injured when a boiler blast wrecked Horwich hall at the Ottawa Live Stock fair. The fire killed several horses and cattle and caused extensive damage. Nearby residents fled their homes thinking an earthquake had struck.
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Ont
Horwich Hall
Sarah Moore
Blue Mouse
Out‘post
Lord Minto
Alpena
Mich
Eid
Shmuel Bloise
Tagner
Mrs. Blotne
Donato Dalsemo
Frank Hiciso
Emida Bielse
Millions for cancer fight and other world events
Washington reports debate on radium mining ore transport costs as barrier to cancer treatment for 200000 Americans. A Pittsburgh company president hints at 15000000 in funding 20 radium institutes nationwide. In Haiti rebels seize Cape Haitien and a gunboat. Gypsy leader Stephanov kills Imperial guard Kolsukov over his daughter. Bantam Johnny Coulon defeats Frankie Sinnett in Racine. Aurora appoints Miss Ann Forsyth as follower for police board. Eugenics suit in Milwaukee proceeds to Supreme Court. Bank of Pittsburg, Okla., cashes out 2500 in a bank robbery.
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Washington
United States
Thomas R. Hanahan
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Bite
J. M. Flannery
Standard Chemical Company
Pittsburgh
Threat Scatters Solons at Capitol Clash
Washington January 22 A clash between Representative Johnson of Kentucky and John R Shields a Washington attorney disrupted a meeting of the district of columbia committee Shots were exchanged and Johnson shouted for his pistol as Shields was knocked down The altercation occurred during debate on a bill to raise crossing policemen salaries Springfield Missouri January 23 J K Elkin a Nashville traveling salesman who had an affair with a Springfield police officers wife at the Frisco depot will serve six months in Greene County jail
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Washington
Johnson
Kentucky
John R. Shields
Houses Committee On
Shields
Flirt
Springfield
J. K. Elkine
Nashville
Tenn
Lost submarine A-7 found near Plymouth depth 200 feet
Plymouth reports the British submarine A-7 that vanished during maneuvers in Plymouth Sound was located on the bottom at 200 feet. Aviators spotted the vessel during a week of searches, after divers and craft dragged the bay with returns of the discovery.
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Plymouth
Plymouth Sound
Congress to investigate Colorado and Michigan mine strikes
Democratic caucus approves a 144 to 17 vote to authorize a House inquiry into Colorado and Michigan mine strikes. Rep Foster chairs the Mining and Mies Committee. Hearings may begin in Denver and Pueblo within two weeks. The probe will look into peonage illegal combining production control and arms shipments to strike areas. In Trinidad a riot led to cavalry clash with miners without lethal outcomes, while a suitcase with an internal explosive device was found near a power plant in Ashmeek mining area.
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Washington
Trinidad
Colo
San Rafael Hospital
Mary Jones
Chase
General Chase
Bernardo Verna
Ludlow
Houghton
Harris
Ashmeek Ming
Kewesnaw
Rail strike ends as D H and union settle
Albany Jan 2 The Delaware and Hudson strike involving about five thousand workers ended after railroad officials restored two discharged employees, engineer James A Lynch and conductor F A Stade, to their former positions. Federal mediator G W W Hanger helped broker the agreement requiring all strikers to return to duty.
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Albany
Delaware & Hudson
James A. Lynch
F. A. Stade
G. W. W. Hanger
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Mitchell Likely Next Commissioner of Immigration NY
A report circulating Tuesday suggests J. Mitchel Wandigeton, second vice president of the American Federation of Labor, may be named commissioner of Immigration in New York. In St. Louis, Pertti Johnson, a society woman, was charged by a coroner's jury with manslaughter in the death of Ander Vreemay after a pedestrian collision involving a vehicle.
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Mitchell
Wandigeton
Joky Mitchel
American Federation of Labor
New York
St. Louis
Nra
Pertti Johnson
Ander Vreemay
Lersatu
Five Vacant Seats Highlight Ohio Legislative Session
Five seats in the Ohio Senate and House sit vacant as the special session opens. Deaths and resignations left lawmakers out, with Conway and Collins noted as vacant in the House. Capelle plans to hold two jobs, while Greenlund’s Senate seat remains empty. Governor Cox’s bills and state efficiency efforts are outlined alongside potential political moves by Foraker and Burton.
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A. Ross Read
Summit County
Akron
Adam Frick
Seloto County
Portsmouth
Frick
Ohio
Erty
Lawis
Capelle
Hamilton County
Capella
Oine
Cincinnati
House
Senate
W. A. Greenlund
Hugh J. Nicho
Supreme Court
Greenlund
Democratic House
Gov. Cox
Lowry
Henry County
Green
Coshotton
Cowan
Putnam
Weygandt
Portage
Guthery
Marion
Vonderheide
Montgomery
Life and sight in urban and rural worlds
A reflective piece on how life’s breadth depends on perception. It contrasts lonely countryside study with city observation, urging practice to cultivate the power to see. The quotes from Dickens, the Dalley Reminder, and George Eliot frame travel, experience, and personal growth as pathways to understanding the universe.
Miners Safety Rules Set by Joint Ohio Committee
A 12 member joint committee representing operators and miners will aid J. M. Roan in forming safety rates for Ohio mines. Operators and miners have equal voice. recommendations require approval by those they represent. Aim to minimize loss of life and property, amid a push for strict pure food enforcement against unscrupulous ice cream makers and harsh factory inspections.
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J. M. Roan
Ohio
Food Department
State Agricultural Commission
Ohio Association of the
Cashier Arrested in Jamestown Bank Shortage Case
Edward Morgan, 63, former First National Bank cashier in Jamestown, N Y, was arrested in Cleveland on a $14,500 bank shortage charge. Police found poison labeled bottles in his hotel room and a .38 revolver. Morgan blamed the trouble on signing notes with friends and said the strain wore him down after 44 years with the bank.
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First National Bank
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Shibley
Tives Shibley
Wingle
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Sam
Creveland
Warren
Allegheny
Bla
Cleveland
Clerke
Polce
Indictments Reported by Summit County Grand Jury
Akron and surrounding areas report eighty five indictments against seventy four persons after a two week grand jury session. Notable names include Arthur L Yurkee and George Hurgareky for blackmail, James A Cross for perjury tied to a marriage license, John Bentsch for shooting with intent to kill, and Harry Freese linked to multiple marriages. Twenty seven secret indictments noted.
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Summit County
Grand Jury
Arthur L. Yurkee
Barberton
George Hurgareky
James A. Cross
John Bentsch
Harry Freese
Castle
Who Is Your Master in Life and Faith
A reflective piece argues every person serves one master whether self, God, or the devil. It cites examples from a traveler in the Alps and Moody to illustrate surrender to God yields true happiness, with quotes from Jesus and poets to frame the struggle between self rule and divine guidance.
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Satan
Tassia
Yushineky
George Kennan
China
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Dual
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Damascus
Geen
Dwight L. Moody
Dan Crawford
Africa
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