Labor War in England Threatens Major Strike
Reports indicate a potential 7,000,000 workers may strike at month end. Wilinnon Harvey, miner federation secretary, met with five English miners to pursue a settlement. The English federated unions council also meets as threats loom in England Wales and Scotland, with Cilmorganshire officials proposing conscription of up to 1,600 infantry and 1,100 cavalry to quell disturbances.
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Windom Ware
Wilinnon Harvey
S Nent
Derby
Miners' Federation
England
South Wales
Scotland
Wales
Chiief Con- Etebls
Cilamorganshire
Groomsman and Bride Tie Offbeat Union in New York Wedding
Edward Tt. Alsop, millionaire retired steel merchant, and Miss Fifie Pape Alsop wed at Trinity church after a quiet afternoon ceremony. Guests included sons Hal and Ned Alsop, Yale and Harvard affiliates, with the couple planning a later public celebration and a southern honeymoon. The groom’s Washington home and Lake Toxaway estate anchor his standing in clubs across Pittsburgh, Sewickley, and Washington.
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New York
Edward Tt
Milionaire
Fifie Pape Mill
Washingtos
Vrin- Sty
Sutton
Broom
Hal
Ned Alfon
Warvard Studenta
Aeghew Ytéeese Alsup
Brooklyn
Are
John J
Latham
Waldorf-Agrorhs
Dee
Wiltelena
Tia Nlushing Brite
Wade Vriliant
Alsop
I Broadway Readucant
Trinity Church
the Waldorf
Aliss Tilt
Mr. Alsop
Washington
Lake Toxaway
N.C
Heis
Duquesne Club
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Country Club
Sewickley
Metropolitan Club of
Heese F. Alsop
Chinese Awaiting Premier Reply on Nan King Visit
Dr Sun Tat Sen and the republican government await Yuen Shi Kai's official reply to their request that he come to Nanking. A refusal could complicate the situation as observers note no disturbances during the observed Chinese New Year. The old calendar will be dropped next year in favor of the western system.
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China
Sun Tat Sen
National Assembly
Yuen Shi Kai
Nanking
Police Stop Brutal Fight at Laverne Opera House
In Laverne Minnesota on February 20 a widely publicized bout between Chick Williams of Laverne and Young Smithy from Sioux Falls devolved into a vicious brawl in the second round. Police quickly intervened to stop the fight.
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Laverne
Lurverne, Minn
Chick” Williams
Sioux Falls
Opera House
Thekiy
Peace before nations amid industrial struggle talk
Reports from Philadelphia note Governor Wilson urging that industrial peace precede international peace at a Universal Association meeting. Also obituary lines mention Count Alois Lexa von Aehrenthal dying after a monthlong illness, with details of his ailment.
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Philagelphula
Wilson
Principe BheaGer
Universal Asseciation
Wili Naa
Alois Lexa von Aehrenthal
Ecvening
Vor
Ag¢hrenekal
Washington
John J. Han- Tich
la Soltette
Willam B. McKinley
Taft
la Bollette
Sir. la Follette
Mr. Taft
Air. Rooosevelt
Miss Cameron Claims Control of Hawley Estate in City Return
New York reports Misa Margaret Ameron, companion of the late Edwin Hawley, back in the city after a dispute with heirs. She asserts papers granting her control of Hawley property including East Sixtieth Street house Babylon estate and furnishings, and a large share of the fortune. Hawley’s nephew William Hawley was approached at his office as heirs’ lawyers verify her possession papers.
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New York
Misa Margaret Ameron
Edwin Hawley
Babylon
Hawley
William Hawley
Busines
Stanchfield & Levy
Miss Cameron
Edwin Wawley
Four Die as Steel Plant Building Collapses in Pittsburgh
Aetna plant accident leaves one man dead and four others injured when a 1000 foot concrete and steel office building under construction collapsed suddenly in Pittsburgh. The 609 foot section failed in the basement under unknown cause, sending debris and twisted steel into the lower level.
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Pittsburgh
Aetna
Four Species of Manuke Apes Listed
The text identifies four species of manuke apes namely the gibbon orang gorilla and chimpanzee.
String of high profile crimes strikes New York
A wave of daylight and after hours robberies hits New York City. George Worth, a Mulder Lane Jewelry District dealer, loses 16000 in diamonds after two men jump from a taxi and beat him. Earlier, William Dougherty, a firm messenger, is robbed of 340 from a payroll in a vacant lot. Police are investigating the spate of holdups.
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New York
Themen
Wittsh Avenue
Forth
Wiliam Dougherty
Monopoly charged to sugar combine report recalls hard facts
Yasbington February 19 The Hardwick sugar combine investigation ends after weeks of hearings in New York and here with a committee suggesting the sugar trust exists and should be handled by House standing committees. The report condemns the original promoters but defends the 169000 stockholders claiming they were innocent purchasers misled by a few organizers. Henry Havemayer credited for organizing the company.
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Yasbington
Hardwick “Sugar [Rage
New York
Gominittes
Augur Trust
American Sugar
Thea Sugar Trust
Henry
Havemayer
Wife of Premier in Trousers at a Ball
Marrén Switzerland February 19 A lively fancy dress ball featured Mrs Asquith who organized much of the event Her gold brocaded Turkish trouser costume drew attention as she danced a skirtless pas in the center of the floor recalling a notable bachelor days incident when Maget Tennant entertained at a Melton Trunt ball with a skirt dance
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Marrén
Switzerland
Melton
Sioux Falls and Southern Minnesota Traction plan eyed for county rail line
Laverne Minnesota reports definite steps toward an electric railway across the county. The Sioux Falls and Southern Minnesota Traction line would run from Lions Falls through Hills, Laverne, Kenneth, Lismore, Worthington to Albert Lea, about 200 miles, carrying freight and passengers. Stock subscriptions totaling 325000 are sought locally. Also noted are the death of Dr David Beaubien and a preliminary hearing in justice court for Simon Linenkoh, bound over to district court for an alleged dangerous-weapon assault with a potential five-year term if convicted, defense likely insanity.
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Laverne, Minn
Lions Falls
Hills
Laverne and Kenneth
Lismore
Worthington
Albert Lea
Minn
Sioux Walls & Southern Minnesota Traction Company
Simon Linenkoh
Linenkoh
Large Moscow Bell Weighs 202 Tons with Burmese Bell Nearby
A massive Moscow bell weighs 202 tons while a neighboring Burmese bell measures 11 tons. The two immense bronze instruments attract attention for their unusual sizes and origins.
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Moscow
Taft Aide Seeks Alimony in Grounded Split
Amid a sult fur separation, Albert Wheeler testifies in New York that he cannot pay more than 1900 dollars monthly alimony after leaving his wife Mrs Wheeler. The couple were connected to the Wall Street broker firm J H K Russell & Co, now dissolved, with Mrs Wheeler citing unable to live on the alimony.
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New York
Avandontuunit
AL Albert Giullatin Wheeler
Glaudia Carhetedt
Vor
Supreme Court
Wheeler
Wall Street
J. HK. Russell & Co
Taft
Winosevelt
Washington
House
Underwood
Transportation Companiea
Juneau
Alaska
Department of Justice
United States Districte
Tusguard
Tuneau
Digitech
Sunéae
Anki
Han Prancisoco
Caha
Gulf
California
Alsen
Jote Villivenola
Eiushiada
Low
Tatifurtta
Leky
Chute
Kea
San Diego
Searth
Beav er Colo and Din amite Case Echoed in Wifes Plea
In Beaver Colorado a wife pleads for her husband Legleitner who is jailed in a county jail for involvement with a dynamite conspiracy. She cites his health tuberculosis and urges release for his life and welfare. The wife notes his long standing labor union commitment and family sacrifice amid distress. Legleitner arrived from Pittsburgh for his health on November.
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Beaver
Colo
Deury MW
Legieitner
Indianapelia
Belne
Hertuusiesnaal
Ile
May
Avery Tanet
Legleliner
Pitta- Durch
Boy Fights Off Attackers. Severe Injuries Reported
A 9 year old boy named George Foster was attacked near his home by suspected assailants described as bullies. He sustained deep wounds to the arms and body and doctors fear for his life. His sister, age 4, witnessed the incident as neighbors intervened with clubs to subdue the assailants.
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Dubudaas
Bethile Eudet
George Foster
Hitle Feliew
Coudle
Queer Murder Mystery Baffles Police In Florida Farm Slough
A 14 year old girl Clara Helle Stirkney and her stepfather John 3 Fuekela were found dead in a slough on the Tu kel a farm after a morning disappearance. The mother accuses the stepfather of abducting and shooting the girl then being killed by a blow from a heavy weapon. Neighbors and family organized a search party and a posse hunts the unknown killer. The scene shows no clear weapon or track, and the bodies lie amid alfalfa after a hurried, chaotic investigation.
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Popeka
Nan
Clara Helle Stirkney
Xcheol
Topela
John 3
Fuekela
Tuekela
Sturrounda
Rickela Familly
W. T. Woolford
L. BP. Scock
D. F H. Wallace
Hoy Peck
Pear
Fickels
Herbert Rickels
Rickels
Albert J. Stickney
Nitalia
Dubuque Leads In Red Cross Seals Effort
Des Moines reports the state tuberculosis department awarded prizes for district red cross seal campaigns. Dubuque won in the first group with 1 655 seals per capita, Oskaloosa led the 5 000 to 20 000 population class with 1 764 per capita, and Lake Park topped the under 5 000 group with 4.71 seals per capita.
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Agne
Lake Park
Vanderbilts Key Divorce Case Stalled By Witness Absence
New York February court scene as Gertrude Wundertberbit sues for divorce from Hiobert Laity amid claims he betrayed her and other women. Judge Sidley Girter hears testimony, requests more evidence, and adjourns to allow further proceedings while a vaudeville performer and train timetable disrupt court.
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New York
Beb. J
Gertrude Wuntherbit
Usband
Cabere
Gm Uw Supreme Court
Witteses
Sistebiaviur
Arthur E. Driscoll
Ara. Delley
Lissley
Gaurt
Police baffled in hunt for robbers sweep city
New York police drag net over the city failed to nab the Bangs gang who have within two weeks robbed and assaulted victims on the highway. About $10 000 was taken from George Horth, a jewelry dealer, as suspects fled in an automobile. Detectives pursuing a lead name Abraham Sobal as a possible accomplice in the Bowery holdup last Saturday.
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New York
Heh
Uwi
Oper Sigcét
Masy Enougande
Déliers
Gerled
Baubterastian
Bolte
Aldo Liga
Ald
George Horth
Praert
Bandits Fail to Halt Black River Mall Train
Terre Haute Ind Feb 19 Posses failed to trace the bandits who attempted to hold up the Vandalia New York St Louis mail train near Liggett Ind east of here. A bandit on the engine fired on the crew but the robbers apparently escaped after failing to signal at a cut. Railroad officials report no car break ins and say the group fled after the failed attempt.
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Terre Haute
Ind
New York-St Louis Mall
Woll
Liggett
Here
Walsh
Four Die As Pennsylvania Limited Crashes Wreck Train
Four Fort Wayne railroad workers die and 11 are injured when Pennsylvania Limited No. 6 crashes into a wreck train near Lerwill Indiana amid dense fog. The wreck caused fire and possible additional deaths among the injured. Names listed: T Stumpf F Shottman A Bailey Frank Wiggins.
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Port Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Limited
Lerwill
Limited
Fort Wayne
T. Stumpf
F.shottman
A. Bailey
Frank Wiggins
Lincoln magnate debunks Western league Chicago proposal
Lincoln owner President Despain says no Western league club plan is discussed. He notes President O'Neill is silent, suggesting the idea may exist to bar the outlaw organization from Guenther's park and provide a transfer site for any failing Western league club.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Despain
O'Neill
Guenther’s Park
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