Denial of Relaxation in White Slave Prosecutions
Senator Kern quoted a Justice Department memorandum denying any relaxation in white slave prosecutions. He said no orders to stop cases, no new enforcement regulations since the new attorney general, and that the department has followed prior practices. Jones countered that some Washington attorneys heard of international cases being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Senate
Kerm
Caren
Department of Funties
Jones
State of Washington
Karluk Crew May Have Plottted to Desert Explorer
From fragmentary reports the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and others here note a rumor that explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson was abandoned to his fate in the Arctic by the Karluk crew. Disaffection aboard the Karluk is cited as cause for doubt over the ship’s captain and the expedition’s leadership.
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Oxtawa
Can
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Vilhjalmer Stefansson
Arctic
Karluk
Stefanason
Stefanoson
Stefanson
Erro
Blefanason
Naval Service Department
Intrepid Thieves Loot Skunk Farms in Warrenabura
Johnson county reports a rash of skunk farm thefts as fur prices rise. Mason Burk found his corral with 100 animals melted beside the site after a hunting trip. James Huffaker also lost 60 skunks to theft, with thieves netting several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenabura
Johnson County
Mason Burk
Knobwoster
James Huffaker
Dried and Frozen Eggs Promised to Ease Prices
Dr. Mary EK Pennington of the U S Department of Agriculture told the Howe agriculture committee that frozen and dried eggs will solve the cost problem and cold storage limits. She said dried and frozen eggs will be marketed in general packages for households and will displace the cold storage facility for long term storage. She noted hard frozen eggs keep about one year and that dried and frozen eggs retain nutritive value with no loss.
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Washington
Mary EK. Pennington
Department of Agriculture
Howe Agriculture Committee
Pennington
Wood to resign as Army Chief of Staff on April 22
Washington December 12 Major General Leonard Wood will confer the chief of staff of the United States Army on April 22 next. General Wood's four years' detail expires and while law allows extension in war or emergency, Secretary Garrison said he would follow the law and choose a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Serretary Garrison
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Wood
Vstates
Garrison
Mother of Becker Convict Dying in New York
The aged mother of Charles Hecker former police lieutenant under death sentence for the murder of Herman Rosensthal the gambler is dying in New York City unaware that her son cannot visit. Hecker has not been told his mother’s death is momentarily expected and she remains ignorant of his fate.
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New York
Charles Hecker
Herman Rosenthal
Hecker Klimself
Voodooists Accused Of Numerous Murders
Havens December report states voodooists accused in a series of killings across towns including Artenwala Vedado Pedro Relanevuurt and Alucranea Rovroo Vedado. A girl Zolla murdered at Vedado and Bocu a related victim are noted in police investigations.
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Havens
Voulculum
Panable
Artenwala
Pedro Relanevuurt
Alucranea
Vedado
Zolla
Iaard Bocu
Woman and Affines Accused of Murder at Tuttlé Valley
Cynthia Buffum and Henest renino Pinta Sarmer faced murder charges in Tuttlé Valley. George W. Colean re Baum testified a confession claiming poison was added to food over a month’s period. Buffum brought from Buffalo. Laura, 16, remains critically ill while others recover. Frahm and Mrs Buffum plead not guilty and stay in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttlé Valley
Dea
ifte-Mem
Cynthia Buffum
Henest Renino Pinta Sarmer
Tata
George W. Colean
Baum
Wille Huftume
Frahm
Buffum
Laura
Mra. Buffum
Buffur
Cole
Buffalo
Uniform Express Rate Fight Lost at National Conference
At a Chicago meeting of the National Association of State Railway Commissioners the uniform express rate proposal faced opposition from states that enjoy lower intrastate rates. W A Ryan defended the national rate for the Interstate Commerce Commission, while T B Harrison led express company opposition. Several states including North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska were noted as likely to reject adopting uniform rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
W. A. Ryan
T. B. Harrison
New York
Express
Lta
States’ Organization
Dwight N. Lewis
Commerce Council
Flown
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Chicago School Sit-In Sparks Election Talk
Chicago leaders report strong demand for Mrs Ella Flagg Young reappointment as superintendent after forced retirement. Women’s groups plan protests against the school board while Lt Governor Barrett O’Hare endorses a school children strike to express opposition. Mrs Young declines a direct reinstatement path, noting legal limits on removing the elected successor.
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Chicago
Elly Flagg Young
Barrett O'Har
Illinois
Mabie
Young
Rhine
The
Chicago Tribune
Ella Flagg Young
Bord of Education
Board of Education
John D. Shoop
Shoop
Costa Rica Rejects British Oil Concessions Offer
Costa Rica’s congress refused to ratify oil concessions sought by the Hrithhh concern linked to Lord Cowdray. A government source said Costa Rica will not resume talks unless invited by Colombia. Discussion centers on whether opponents have raised concession costs beyond profitability.
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London
Dee
Hrithhh
Lord Cowdray Ia
Associated Plan
Lord Murray
Eubank
Columbia
Industrial layoff hits 900 workers in Cleveland plant
Cleveland reports that the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Line railway yard at Collinwood issued orders to lay off 900 men indefinitely. The cut is set to begin November 22 as part of a broader reduction in force at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Collinwood Shapa
Lake Shore & Michigan
Hallroad
Ewombeer
Calf Market Corner Case Sentences Company Chief
Kansas City Dec 12 John Atina president of the Missouri Kane Calf and Cattle company was found guilty of obtaining money by a trick in an alleged calf market corner. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Orlando Jones a child buyer for the company was acquitted of the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John At‘ina
Missouri & Kane We Calf & Catth Company
Uly
Orlando Jone
Chile
Waa
Texas flood victims plea for aid sought in Navasota
Chicago resident Dee LeAnn appeals for help for about 4,000 flood victims in Navasota Texas. Mayor Harrison received the telegram from A F Bri sum and J N Baylor of the Navasota relief committee. The message said the affected woman tried to survive without aid but confessed to needing clothing and bedding. The mayor promised to take action to obtain supplies.
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Chicago
Dee LeAnn
Navasota
Tex
Harrison
A. F. Brisume
J. N. Baylor
Navasota Callrt Committee
Copper Region Guerrilla Warfare Report Involving Deputies
Deputies and volunteers responded to a reported clash near Houghton as a large posse rushed to Booth Range. Arms including rifles and ammunition were seized. arrests were made and prisoners confined at the county jail. Initial reports of a pitched battle between union and non union factions were later deemed exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Booth Range
Widow of Governor to Wed Pittsburgher
Mrs. John A. Johnson widow of Minnesota's late governor will wed William A. Smith of Pittsburgh on Christmas Day. Smith long managed a Minneapolis lumber company before returning to Pittsburgh after January 1, where they will reside.
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John A. Johnson
Governor Johnson
Minnesota
Oeliam A. Smith
Pittsburg
Minneapoli
Pitcburg
Smith
Western Kansas Water Abundance Prompts Irrigation Push
Erasmus Haworth of the University of Kansas tells the Kansas Irrigation congress in Goodland that western Kansas has ample underground water sources for irrigation. He cites streams 26 to 160 feet deep beneath 60 percent of the region and urges farmers to tap them to boost crops. More than 200 farmers from four states attend.
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Goodland
Kan
Kansas
Erasmus Haworth
University of Kansas
Kansas Irrigation Congress
Haworth
Union
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Former Nicaraguan leaders elected to senate in Tuesday vote
In Managua two ex presidents Adam Cardenas and General Machado along with Uberals Francisco Aguilar and Bandago Argulo were among the senators elected on Tuesday.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Adam Cardenas
General Machado
Uberals
Francisco Aguilar
Bandago Argulo
John Grant Lyman Convicted of Mail Fraud
Dr. John Grant Lyman promoter of Panai a land schemes found guilty by a jury in federal court of using the mails to defraud. He was convicted on one count while five other counts were found not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
John Grant Lyman
United States District Court
King Alfonso Chats With Paris Reporters During Visit
King Alfonso of Spain showed interest in Paris press coverage during his visit. He walked with two aides and occasionally chatted with correspondents, even revising a reporter's dispatch to correct minor details. Queen Victoria shopped in department stores this morning for Christine.
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Paris
Dew
King Alfonso
Spain
Falf
Queen Victoria
Tornado Toll Report Distorts Sierra Leone Coast Mystery
A chaotic and chaotic report from Preelows Sierra Leone notes a severe storm front causing ships to sail away with hundreds aboard. Rescue teams search for the missing vessel Setmuinerés and its 186 crew amid unclear weather.
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Preelows
Sierra Leone
Foun
Aid
Schmidts Trial Details Aumuller Case and Letters Read
Witnesses describe the murder of Anna Aumuller and the mutilated body thrown into the Hudson. Letters from Anna to Mr Schmidt are read, revealing a strained relationship and pleas not to mention his name. Schmidt claims mental illness while prosecutors press for responsibility.
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Schmidt
Anna Huttler
Cincinnati
Miss Huttler
Aumuller
Mr. Schmidt
Joseph Eigler
Anna Aumuller
Anna
America
Austria
Kmidt
Schmid
Elgler
Jay
Phynia Sahote
Women Try Unlikely Capture of Ralph Lopez at Utah Mine
In Hingham Utah Apex mine, Ralph Lopez remains at large after November 27. Authorities rejected plans to force surrender by cutting water and a sentimental approach offered by two women seeking the $1000 reward. Sheriff doubts entry into the Andy Tunnel would be approved and Lopez may choose death over capture.
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Hingham
Utah
Dow
Ralph Lopez
Utah- Apex
Alvida
Cariz
Coe
Lopes
Andy
Oak
Wheriffa
Bomb Hurls at Italian Fruit Store in Hazelwood
A bomb was tossed across Second Avenue in Hazelwood at daybreak shattering the storefront of Thomas Girocel’s fruit estate. Windows in the Hazelwood Savings & Trust building nearby were broken with no injuries reported by police.
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Pittsburgh
Second Avenue
Hazelwood
Thomas Girocel
Hazelwood Sayings & Trust Company
Burton Urges Central Bank Plan as Substitution
Washington Dee Il Attacking the regional bank feature of the administration currency plan Senator Kurton of Ohio urged a central bank plan as a substitute He noted defects of the administration plan but said the country and banks would benefit from adoption of either bill and the substitute backed by Senator Hitchook and the banking committee Republicans
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Washington
Dee
Kurton
Ohio
Hitchvook
Banking Committee
Died From Gnamephyxiation in Columbue Ohio
Columbue Ohio December 12 Mine Rar bara Hart of Carutheraville died this morning from gnamephyx iation. Her death followed the funeral of her mother Mrs Tr BB Hart of Worthington Ohio who was dead Tuesday. Worthington Mins ner Hart, mother of the deceased, is reported to be recovering. The Hart family recently inherited Regroy of
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Columbue
Ohio
Mine Rarbara Hart
Carutheraville
Mra
BB. Hart
Worthington
Mart
Hart
Heyering
Ity
Edgar Allen
Ca Howe
Min Hartha
Little Seattle girl to get Panama hat from Treasury
Seattle schoolgirl Lattle Lester saved 63 cents to buy a Panama hat for her father’s Christmas. Secretary Hamlin replied he approved and would send a hat purchased with proper duty payment, noting he would not take hats from navy men. He had found a hat that morning and would ship it by parcel post.
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Washington
Dev
Lattly Lester
Seattle
Panama
Treasury
Hamlin
Lattle
Treasury Department
Sam
Lottle
Navy
United States
Bank Heist Suspect Confesses in Albion Nebraska
Hugh M. Imme a 20 year old lad confined in Boone County Hospital at Albion after a bank theft investigation. Sheriff and detectives traced 3700 of 4000 dollars to a farm owned by Parson who confessed implicating himself. Michael Lamb remains under watch as the case unfolds.
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Albion
Hugh
Imme
Boone
Albiner
Boone County
Primrone Bank
Thureda Cine
Short Button
Greeley County
W. C. Weeks
Michael F — Simme
Parson
Wan
Parson Wan
Michael Lamb
Threaten to eject labor organizers in copper fields
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor advised President Wilson that mediate temptation to banish labor organizers from outside states in Michigan copper districts was to be carried out. A telegram from Charles H. Moyer says mine operators and citizens alliance will demand outsiders leave within 24 hours or be removed, urging federal action to protect labor rights.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor Today
Wilson
Michigan
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Calumet
Mich
Land Citizens Alliance
United States
Actress Elsie De Wolfe Sues Over Income Tax Bank Case
Chicago officials report a federal suit by Elsie De Wolfe challenging the income tax law. Judge Landis ruled no jurisdiction, sending the matter to the U S Supreme Court. De Wolfe seeks $1,000 in interest and damages over bond payments and tax inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Court
Landia
Supreme Court of the United States
Landis
Elsie de Wolfe
New York
Versailles
France
Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of
W. Burke Cochran
Colin C. H. Fyffe
Miss de Wolfe
Levy Mayer
Congress
United States Treasury
Mayer
Aati
Misa de Wolfe
Rausel
Cuse
District Court
Defunct Bank Heads Indicted in Mail Fraud Case
Ten men formerly connected with the defunct American Union Trust of Kansas City were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of using the mail system to defraud. The trust collapsed two years ago after absorbing All Night and Day Bank, affecting nearly 3,000 savers. Indicted individuals include H. W. Richardson and John W. Tompson among others in various cities. Two indictments were returned for each defendant: use of the mails to defraud and making fraudulent representations through the mails with fraudulent intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Union Trust Company
Federal Grand Jury
Trust Company
All Night
Kansans City
H. W. Richardson
Vancouver
B. C
The
John W. Tompson
Retate Court
Nodaway County
Missouri
W. L. Moyer
Chicago
J. Bainbridge Jones
Hornell
New York
Thomas L. Matkins
Los Angeles
Cal
A, RR
Fuller
Seattle
Waah
George L. Davis
Ernest D. Martin
Thomas A. Roberts
John W. Beery
Kansasity
Chinese commander proclaims Klang-su independence amid southern unrest
London dispatch reports Ching Maun, commander of government troops at Nanking, proclaims Klang-su independence after a prior apology to Japan. About thirty thousand Peking troops move toward Nanking as Chang Haun heads toward Shanghai amid widespread unrest in southern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ching Maun
Nanking
Klang-8u
Shanghai
Peking
Chang Haun
Plan to Encourage Egg Production Outlined
Washington December 11 The department of agriculture aims to halt high egg prices as Dr Rommell chief of the animal industry division testifies before a House committee. He notes efforts to boost egg laying capacity of hens and says boys and girls poultry clubs are organized across states to promote poultry breeding and egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Rommell
Flood Loss Summary Malformed Report From Houston
Appalling loss tallies from a Texas flood show hundreds dead and thousands displaced as water swept through sewer systems and damaged property across Houston. Damaged text limits precise figures. reports cite large casualties and widespread destruction along affected routes and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Des
Texas
Hearings Resume On Proposed Freight Rate Increase
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission resumed on the proposed four percent increase in freight rates by eastern railroads. Commissioner Harlan presided while other members handled cases elsewhere. railroads submitted additional statistics arguing higher rates are needed to provide service demanded by the public and to secure a reasonable return for their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
RUMORED WHITE SLAVE PROSECUTIONS MAY STOP
Washington rumor claims Attorney General McReynolds ordered district attorneys to avoid prosecuting white slave cases unless international. Senator Jones introduced a resolution to force action, but Senator Kern blocked it. likely to pass soon.
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Washington
McReynolds
Jones
Kern
Blacksmith to Sing Role in Court Opera
Frans Bachmann, a blacksmith who still works at the forge, has been chosen to sing the leading bass role in the Magic Flute at the court opera house on December 14. He will perform despite his trade duties.
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Blacksmith
Come
Germany
Frans Bachmann
Lowourvothwen
Bose
CADAHY OFFICIAL DIES AT HOME AT 66
Aliowat Bercharde longtime secretary of the Cudahy Packing Company died at his home in Chivago yesterday aged 66 The death ends a lengthy association with the packing firm and local business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliowat Bercharde
Cudahy Macking Company
Vivisection Debate Cited for Fame Over Saving Lives
A fragment quotes a critique of vivisection, noting that despite humane claims, the main aim is curiosity and pursuit of fame rather than saving differing lives. The excerpt reflects ethical tension surrounding scientific testing.
Attempted assassination targets Sir Lionel Phillips in Johannesburg
Johannesburbians report three shots aimed at Sir Lionel Phillips of Wernher Beit & Co on Commissions Street. A bullet struck his neck and another his right side but he remains alive. Police identify the assailant as a Dutch trader named Nissan and suspect motives tied to regional civil unrest. Sir Lionel, linked to Rhodes and Beit interests, has a history including a 1867 Jamieson conspiracy sentence later overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wernher, Beit & Company
Johnnesburg
Ascaliant
Sir Lionel Ilipa
Nissan
Aeteoee Ial i
Jamieson Rabster
John Hays Hammond
George P. Farrar
Frank Rhodes
New York graft trial widens probe into state contracts
Jurors hear testimony linked to Dr E. Van Wirt about a $4600 contribution to the Democratic state committee tied to highway and canal contracts. The grand jury explores a suspected system of extra profits to reimburse contributions and possible conspiracy among state officials, risking a lengthy session today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. van Wirt
Democratic Tate Committee
State Highway Commission
Canal Board
van Wirt
Thorne Warns of Dangers From Rate Increase
Iowa official Thorne told Interstate Commerce Commissioner Harlan that a 6 percent rate rise on eastern roads could boost class traffic in his state by 90 percent. He urged a fair hearing, decried railroad propaganda, and warned public sentiment is being swayed by lobby efforts.
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Washington
Harlan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thorne
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Tri State Winners Arrive in Washington for Diplomas
Prize winning boys and girls from Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska arrive in Washington to view the sights and receive diplomas from Secretary of Agriculture Houston. Delegations include E C Hishop Ames Agnes Cedar Falls Moss Morlesteadman Ames Arthur W Runft Reinbeck Miss Lucian Merrick chaperon H F Paterson Aberdeen Wallace Mitchell Hecla Miss Huldah Peterson Lincoln Jess Worrel Cambridge Walter Pflug Papillion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Iowa
E C. Hishop
Ames
Misa Agnes
Cedar Falls
Moss Morlesteadman
Arthur W. Runft
Reinbeck
Lucian Merrick
South Dakota
H. F. Paterson
Aberdeen
Wallace Mitchell
Hecla
Nebraska
Huldah Peterson
Lincoln
Jess Worrel
Cambridge
Walter Pflug
Papillion
French Suffer 15 Casualties in Moors Battle
Paris reports 15 French losses in a Moors engagement dated November 27 with 3 officers and 12 or 13 soldiers killed or wounded. Advices to the War Ministry describe Moor resistance as vigorous and rugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of War
Justice White Returns Home In Ill Health
Washington reports Justice White is home today with a cold after two days of difficulty making himself heard from the home and court. Justo Lurton is described as plan from the court suffering from a cold. Neither is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Justice White
Justo Lurton
Washington protest flows on New York Broadway
Unclear text reports a political protest or movement on Broadway in New York involving police and city officials. Interacting parties unnamed. The fragment hints at a government action or order affecting streets or demonstrations.
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Washionton
Dec
New Yorks
New Foven & Artiond
New York City
Interataty Vemnerse Cqalinbieiod
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