Tenants ordered to move from Filthy 8th Ward holes
Mayor Royal following a morning inspection with Police Chief Hutchinson and Health Officer Dr J M J Raunick announced action to clear filthy 8th Ward housing. Officials found tiny dark cubbyholes, dirty beds, crusted walls, and cellar dwellings at multiple street addresses including 510 Strawberry and 112 Short.
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Mayor Royal
Hutchson
J. M. J. Raunick
Strawberry Street
Cowden Street
Short Street
North Fifth Street
Walnut Street
South Street
Filbert Street
South Alley
East State Street
Western Union 6 considering plans for pole removal
Philadelphia report outlines Western Union Telegraph Company plans to remove poles and wires in the business district for protection and beautification. Officials emphasize underground wiring as a long term goal though details and timelines remain undecided.
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Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
D P. D. Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
Strawberry
Mr. Calvin
Agriculturists Elect Officers And Review Road Question
Agriculturists chose officers for the year with J H Wilson and B F Killam named vice presidents. A special committee including Killam and DeWitt to confer with Highway Commissioner Bigelow on Pennsylvania road matters was appointed and to meet later. Harrisburg Moose Lodge plans Stine Night with vaudeville, a surprise on the bill, and a buffet luncheon to follow in the new social rooms opening tonight.
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Herr
Stategriculturists
Bigelow
Pennsylvania
Bb. F. Killam
The
Calvin H. DeWitt
Tioga
Blyholder
Armstrong
Fentemaker
Lehigh
Matthew Roders
Juniata
Killam
Harrisburg
Wyal Order of Moose
I. BE
Stacks
George Patchell
E. L. Rinkenbach
J. @.tellberg
Mine Workers Cheer Action of Congress
In Indianapolis on January 28 delegates at the United Mine Workers of America convention greeted President White's news that two resolutions for federal investigation of strikes in Colorado and Michigan passed the House by a large majority. The move to curb appointive power of the international president failed amid opposition from two negro delegates who argued it would hinder race representation. Coroner Jacob Eckinger is ill at Lincoln Apartments suffering from tonsillitis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
White
Colorado
Michigan
Congress
United Mine Workers’ of America
Former Senator Cullom dies after long illness in Washington
Washington memorial to Lincoln was Cullom’s last wish, as he died after over a week of illness. Also in Washington the Highway Department warns motorists to display 1914 license tags or face arrest, with legal action directed by F M Bigelow. Passing notes from Congress report radium prospecting prompts a Mines Committee rush to draft control.
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Washington
Shelby M. Cullom
Ilinois
Abraham Lincoln
State Highway Department
F. M. Bigelow
Thomas C. Boyd
The
Automobile Division
Colorado
Utah
House Mines Committee
Wilson
New York
Marion Gaynor
William J. Gaynor
Ralph Heywood Isham
Santa Barbara
Cal
Glasgow
Scotland
Viscount Gladstone
Oral
South
Town Eastimington
Del
William Vasso
Philadelphia
Bessie Todd
United States District Court
Governor Tener Seeks Road Financing Solutions For State
Governor John K. Tener opened the thirty seventh annual State Board of Agriculture meeting urging ideas to finance road improvements. He noted distrust of the bond issue and proposed forming a committee with the Highway Commissioner to report during the three day session. A No-License League of Dauphin County formed to drive liquor from county borders, aiming to clear the area of saloons by 1915, with James A. Stranahan named temporary chairman.
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John K. Tener
State Board of Agriculture
Dauphin County
James W. Barker
Masonic Temple
James A. Stranahan
Albany
James W. Osborne
Glynn
John N. Carlisle
Suffrage Debate and Health News Across States
Women from all parts of New Jersey pack the assembly chamber to hear pros and cons on equal suffrage as a legislative hearing proceeds. Also reported are confirmations of Ambassadors and officials in Washington and a leprosy case in Oil City moving to Pittsburgh under Health Department supervision.
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Dixon
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Assembly
New Jersey
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Oil City
State Department of Health
Neo Ryrecast
Petals Ebone
Buffalo
Wige Boalt
Mock Sea
J. F. Davis
Samuel G. Dixon
Commissioner of Health
Department of Health
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Taft Urges Political First Principles For Youth
Former President William Howard Taft urged Yale Alumni in Albany to train the younger generation in political first principles. He warned against cranks during national transition and emphasized keeping feet on the ground to protect the Constitution and liberties. He spoke before departing for Canada.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
William Howard Taft
Canada
Yale Alumni Association
New Jersey Democrats Abandon California Session Reform Plan
Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature scrapped the California bifurcated session idea. The year’s session will follow the usual pattern of introducing and pushing bills through when the majority pleases. Governor Fielder was reportedly strongly opposed to the scheme.
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Jersey
Trenton
New Jersey
California
Fielder
Astor Yacht Prepares for Mediterranean Prenuptial Cruise
Vincent Astor’s yacht Noma is being readied for a Mediterranean voyage. The trip will feature Mr. Astor and his bride to be Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Robert P. Huntington and Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, Astor’s mother.
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Associated Press
New York
Vincent Astor
Noma
Mediterranean
Astor
Helen Dinsmore Huntington
Robert P. Huntington
Ava Willing Astor
West End Reacts to New Liquor License Application
Ministers and West End residents learn that Isaac Marcus has again filed for a liquor license at 1103 North Third Street. A remonstrance petition previously forced withdrawal of a similar request, and local leaders plan a meeting to decide next steps.
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West End
Isaac Marcus
North Third Street
Marcus
Upper End
Four Hundred Working Women to Seek Ballot from Wilson
Four hundred working women from seven states representing many jobs will march to the White House next Monday to urge a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. They will carry banners with quotations from President Wilson, who has not yet signified whether he will receive them.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Foreigners Oust Yankee Farmers in New England
The State Board of Agriculture report says New England farms are being taken over by settlers of foreign blood. It notes only greater use of machinery and scientific farming can save native American farmers.
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New England
Associated Press
Boston
New
French cruiser Conde placed at Haitian consul’s disposal
The French cruiser Conde, in Mexican waters, was assigned to assist the French consul at Port au Prince Haiti amid the revolution and President Oreste’s flight. The consul was told to telegraph the Conde’s commander when services are required.
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Associated Press
Paris
Conde
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Michel Oreste
Regulars Named to Inspect Guard in April
General Orders No 3 declares the National Guard of Pennsylvania will be inspected in April by United States army officers to assess readiness for field service. Inspections cover property for field service and equipment, with daylight visits for gear and nighttime checks for personnel. Headquarters dates include Wilkes-Barre April 6 and Philadelphia April 13, with other locations in Pittsburgh Sunbury and more.
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National Guard of
Pennsylvania
United States Army
Rantal J. Stewart
Guard
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Sunbury
Rebates Must Cease Before Rate Increases Permitted
Washington and D C January 28 The Interstate Commerce Commission warns Eastern railroads to end unlawful rebates totaling about 15 million dollars annually before authorizing a general 5 percent freight rate rise The commission notes top line services free freight to attract traffic and cites heavy revenue losses for railroads including 283 large industrial plants on Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh benefiting from free car and other allowances.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Suffragettes Fail to Break Up Cabinet Meeting
In London suffragettes attempted to disrupt a cabinet council gathering at Downing Street but failed. A decorated car carried placards protesting forcible feeding of prisoners and demanding an end to tortures in English jails.
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Associated Press
London
Cabinet Council
Grundy Honored by Manufacturers in Philadelphia
Nearly 400 captains of industry from across Pennsylvania gathered at the Bellevue-Stratford for a testimonial dinner honoring Joseph Grundy head of the Keystone State Manufacturers Association. Speakers and song affirmed loyalty to Grundy and urged protection for business interests, praising his defense of Pennsylvania’s industrial system amid hostile press attacks. The event drew employers of over 250,000 workers and significant plant capital, with an ovation as Grundy rose to speak.
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Philadelphia
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Porteonsylvania
Joseph KG
Brisi
Bellevue-Stratford
Mr. Grundy
Man Wanders Into Capitol Police Detain Lunatic
Henry W. Harper of Easton sought a commission as Governor General of Northampton county and said he could appoint exterminators for his family. He wandered into the State police office was taken to Colonel Hutchison and then to Dr Caldwell at Dauphin county jail for a mental health inquiry.
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Philadelphia
John Rudy
Lancaster County
State Board of Pardons
Rudy
Mary Price
Henry W. Harper
Easton
Capitol
Northampton County
State Poice
Hutchison
Caldwell
Dauphin County
Ten Labor Leaders Deported Quietly From South Africa
Cape Town Jan. 28 Ten prominent labor leaders deported after a recent strike were moved under strong guard to the steamer Umgeni at midnight and sailed for England, arrival details unclear this morning.
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South Africa
Associated Press
Cape Town
Union of South Africa
Dunbar
Umgeni
England
More Figures Piled Up at Freight Rate Hearing
Washington witnesses from multiple sectors add data to protests against a five percent freight rate rise proposed by railroads. Shippers argue service improvements and cost cuts could raise revenues beyond five percent. A separate Agriculture Department report shows farm animal value at 5.89 billion dollars, up 7.1 percent from last year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Foreigners Guarded as Haiti Turmoil Passthroughs
American sailors from the Montana and German troops protect legations and key sites in Port au Prince as President Oreste flees to the Vineta after street fighting. Fusillades continue but the city remains quiet with a citizens safety committee formed.
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Associated Press
Port Au _ Prince
Haiti
Montana
Michel Oreste
Vineta
Citizens Committee of Public Safety
Solon Nenes
Washington
South Carolina on Her Way to Port Au Prince
Washington reports the battleship South Carolina is under forced draft and rushing to Port au Prince to join Montana and marines for protection of Americans and foreigners as Haiti faces anarchy after President Oreste fled to a German warship. Captain Russell will lead naval actions without Washington orders.
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Associated Press
Washington
South Carolina
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Montana
Oreste
Island Republic
Russel
Canada Pays For Patent Insides Of Newspapers
Canada paid the Western Newspaper Union forty two thousand dollars yearly for twelve years to circulate Dominion reading matter through a medium the union furnishes to papers. George A Joslyn and Alfred Washington testified before a Senate lobby committee.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Canada
Western
Union
Dominion
Senate Lobby Committee
George A. Joslyn
Omaha
Alfred Washington
River Rise Forecast and Local Notables Listed
River and tributaries expected to rise slowly amid mild weather with temperature 40 at 8 am. Moon phases note new moon and first quarter on February 3. River stage four feet above low water mark. Names mentioned include Norman Curtis Hoover Rebecca Stroup Speeceville George Shickley Edgman’s story Magdalene Ruder and city residents.
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Rebecca 8
Stroup
Speeceville
George Shickley
Edgeman
Magdalene Ruder
Olty. al
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