Progressive Republicans seek national conference on party reform
A Chicago statement after a San Francisco meeting urges Progressive Republicans to gain influence by reforming the Republican Party. They propose using the existing Campaign Committee as the party executive body, seek a national conference within four months, and argue Progressive votes can push political reform through the GOP with protections for their influence before elections.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Chenter H. Rowell
California
Gifford Pinechat
Reymond Robins
James J. Garfield
William Allen White
Harold L. Tekou
Snys
Republican Campaign Committee
Athenrem
Democratic Party
Justin
Governor Stanley May Call Special Session
Lexington Kentucky December 5 Governor Heamley expresses willingness to call an extra session of the Legislature if the press and general public of Kentucky deem necessary.
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Stanley
Lexington
Heamley
Kentucky
Tax measure spurs call for possible Kentucky special session
J Bruce Davin president of the Lexington Board of Commerce at the State Capitol said press and public show little interest in a new tax measure. He would communicate with proponents across Kentucky and seek a concerted push to show the Governor there is enough interest to warrant a special session of the Legislature.
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Tld
J. Bruce Davin
Lexington Board of Commerce
State Capital
Davis
Kentucky
Another American steamer sunk near Isle of Wight
The steamer John Lambert, listed as American in the Maritime Register, was attacked and sunk by a German submarine off the Isle of Wight on November 22. Crew members aboard the Espagne reported the vessel’s bridge was hit, twelve shots fired, and the crew of sixteen reaching the French coast after twelve hours afloat. The John Lambert, built in 1903 in Chicago and owned by Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Transportation Co., was en route to Havre for delivery to the French line when sunk.
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New York
John Lambert
Maritime Register
Isle of Wright
Espagne
Mordeaux
Fregch
Inforests
Havrer
Edward Harrison
Great Lakes
France
Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Transportation Company
Chicago
Montreal
Half Million Drug Users Hear Calls to End Stigma
New York figures spark debate as Assistant District Attorney Albert Unger testifies before a legislative committee on drug habit. He cites 200000 addicts in New York and 13000 treated by Tomb Prison physicians, while Dr. Charles F. Brokes estimates up to a million US users.
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New York
Albert H. Unger
United States
Charlee F. Brokes
Mellon
Thelority
Jon
Hughes Leases 14-Room Madison Apt for Family Home
New York December 4. Charlea Hughes has leased a 14 room apartment at Madison avenue and first forty fourth street for his family’s residence, as announced tonight.
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Hughes
New York
Charlea
Madison Avenue
Firsty-Fourth Street
Farmers ratify sale to Gorman in tobacco pool bid
Ohio County votes unanimously to accept Gorman & Co bid for the Green River district tobacco pool. Prices set for leaf 13 to 7, lugs 10 to 7, trash 8.50. frost damaged weed paid by merit at $6. For shipments, deliveries to Hartford Fordsville and Narrows. Gorman signs contract with association president R H Ford.
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Co-Operative Tobacco Growers Association
Hartford
Owenaboro
Calhoun
Hancock County
Tuck & Co
Gorman & Co
Richmond
P. H. Gorman
Gorman Co
R. H. Ford
Association
Green River District
Ohio County
Fordsville
Narrows
Owensboro
Co-operative Pool
Gorman
Leaf
Tuck
Centertown
Bean Bros
Jos
Tornado Rips Through Ohio County Farms and Towns
A powerful tornado swept the northwestern part of Ohio County Monday afternoon around 3 30 damaging farms and buildings near Nuckols Hartford and Adaburg. A bank cashier’s farm near Hartford lost a barn and residence along with tobacco and corn. Homer Pean suffered scalp wounds from debris but is not seriously hurt. Two men narrowly escaped as a barn nearby was destroyed and fence posts were torn out. McLean Hopkins counties also reported damage including a school teacher guiding pupils to safety as a building was demolished.
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Ohio County
Hartford
Fordsville
Adaburg
J. C. Riley
Citizens Bank
Homer Pean
Riley
Walter Allen
McLean
Hopkins
McLean County
Claude
Marines Clash With Natives At Macoris Santo Domingo
Washington December reports from Capt Knapp detail an engagement on November 29 at Macoris Santo Domingo where Americans and natives exchanged fire. No American deaths. several wounded on both sides. Dominion losses not specified as Marines disarm natives and solidify positions under recent military order.
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Washington
Dec
Macoris
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Knapp
Haiti
Captain Bennett Retired From Active Army Service
Authentic reports from Hartford state Captain W. S. Bennett of the U S Army has retired from active duty. He is in San Francisco treated for illness after a stroke suffered in the Philippine Island War period and may return to his old Ohio County home. Bennett rose from private in 1896 to captain in 1911 and earned recognition in the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection. He was hospitalized at Letterman General Hospital after a stroke May 12 to June 1 and has since shown improvement but is deemed unfit for field duty. Early hopes for recovery remain, with several years needed. Friends regret the misfortune but anticipate his return to his former home near Edna.
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Hartford
W. 8. Bennett
U. S. Army
San Francisco
Ohio County
Alte Bly
Bennett
School of the Line
Philippines
Letterman‘ General Hospital
Altho
Nesr
Eda
State targets high egg costs with seven month label rule
In Pittsburg on December 4, the State Dairy and Food Commission began actions to cut retail egg prices in Allegheny County by relabeling eggs stored longer than eight months as prescribed by law. Inspectors, under direction of Dairy and Food Commissioners Powit and Fount, will remove storage-time bias and push prices down. Prosecution awaits for sellers relabeling eggs within the state.
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Pittsburg
State Dairy and Food Commission
Allegheny County
Dalry and Pood
Powit
Harrisburg
Jer
New Coating For Meat From Austrian Chemist
An Austrian chemist claims to have invented a liquid coating for smoked meats that quickly hardens and preserves them indefinitely, promising extended shelf life and potential advances in meat processing.
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Chemlet
Congress Reopens For Short Term With High Cost Of Living
Congress re convened for a three month session facing a crowded calendar, rail reform and soaring living costs. The Senate and House paid respects to late Senators Clark and Rivera. President Wilson urged rapid action on immigration, campaign finance, and anti corruption bills while speed up measures aim to shorten daily sessions and boost floor work.
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Congress
Clark
Arkansas
Rivera
Porto Rico
Wilson
Senate
Mmst
Owen
Oklahoma
House
Monday
Jority
Kitchin
Man Says Humans Have Right Like Mules in Court
Des Moines reports the state cannot deny a barber the Sunday shop-opening privilege, arguing labor vs necessity. The Davenport barber’s suit, backed by the barbers' union, contends if a man can carry a Sunday burden, his head may likewise be carried.
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Des Moines
Iby
Davenport
Barbers’ Union
Hon James D Black to Become Governor of Kentucky
Frankfort Ky Dec 2 Governor Branley will travel to Washington December 7 to attend the Gridiron banquet and stay through the governor’s conference which closes December 14. During his absence Lieutenant Governor James D Black will oversee active state affairs. He has not yet had opportunity to assume the executive chair.
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Frankfort
Branley
Washington
James D. Black
Bate
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