Rival forces await aggressive move in baseball conflict
New York reports say Federal league managers in town seek a bold step within Greater New York. Rumors cite possible club plans, with Evers’ future uncertain as talks with the Federals continue. Tinker and Egan are linked to Brooklyn as the dispute over contracts and players intensifies.
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New York
Federal League
National Commission
David L. Fultz
Fults
Johnson
Eeveema
Rareohnny Evers
Chicago Nationals
Hoston Nationals
Jos Tinker
Chicago
Evers
Federale
James A. Gilmore
Evers Han
Brooklyn
Tinker
Federals
Cincinnati
Dick Egan
Egan
Brooklyns
Woman Discovers Sleeping Powder Aids Prisoner Capture
A woman in Berlin claims to have created a narcotic powder that could be loaded into shells to render enemy troops unconscious for hours. She demonstrated the device to government officials and says the war office is testing tents using it, aiming to nap foes without injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ihm
Prussian War Office
Van Hise Urges Broad Interstate Trade Commission
President Charles R. Van Hise told the House commerce committee that a broad empowered interstate trade commission is needed to study industrial issues without waiting for lawsuits. Representative Stevens questioned the Clayton bill as unconstitutional, prompting discussion of a new bill and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
House Commerce Committee
Stevens
Minnesota
Interstate Trade Commission
Clayton
Wilson
van Hise
Pr. van Filme
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Staten Brown Corporation
van Ilse
Ienry HK. Towne
New York
Judiciary Committee
Trade Commission
Trust and Commerce
Captain of Monroe Offers No Criticism
Philadelphia February 14 Captain Edward K B Johnson commander of the Monroe testified at the Nantucket collision trial. He did not criticize Captain Berry and praised his rescue efforts after the January 30 disaster off the Virginian coast which killed four aboard the Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edward KB. Johnson
Minion Line
Monroe
Merchants
Nantucket
Virginian
Damyn Berry
Johnson
Barry
Oelwein Judge Resigns Under Fire
Des Moines reports Judge Eugene O Connell of the superior court resigns under fire amid charges from County Attorney Hughes alleging improper conduct. Governor Clarke to appoint successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Des Modesta
Eugene O'C@ince
Qelwes
Attorby Hughes
Pyotte Wanty
Cosson
O'Connor
Carroll
Sted
Olarke
Beasts and Stolen Goods Report From Feb Hun Francisco
A chaotic note from Hun Francisco on February 13 describes a theft onboard a private carriage. Lord Declaw parted his hair with his wife's comb while en route to a hotel. A case containing utensils branches a comb and bollet accessories was stolen during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hun Francisco
Lord Declaw
George New York
Ultra Violet Rays Explode Torpedoes In Italy Test
Florence Italy Feb 14 a successful experiment of exploding torpedoes using ultra violet rays discovered by Giulio Ulivi was carried out here today Admiral Pietro Fornari arranged two torpedoes with amokeless powder and two with black powder in the River Arno the apparatus on the tower of the Palazzo Capponi two miles away. Four torpedoes exploded within three minutes after the signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Giulio Ulivi
Signor Ulivi
Pietro Fornari
Arno
Palasso Capponi
Senators target Leonine Rail Man in Louisville & Nashville probe
Five U S senators were named to cooperate with the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the Louisville and Nashville railroad and access information the railroad had withheld from federal agents Vice President Mapother of the railroad allegedly defied the commission by ejecting agents and destroying or revising files The inquiry could include special counsel and a contempt hearing if Mapother blocks access Information centers on money subscriptions expenditures and political campaign contributions tied to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mapother
Lauiaville & Nashville
Senate
Commission
John Sharp Williams
Clark
The
Commerce Commission
Meyer
Aba
N Hia
Parnen
Lick
Reds
Efstern
Lee
Louisville & Nashville Railrad
Maquoketa Named Host for Firemen's Tourney
Des Moines reports Maquoketa will host the annual State Firemen's association tournament after locals raised 8330 to guarantee the event. Fire chief William Burnett confirmed the offer, with association secretary E Parsons and president Thomas Price both favoring Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Maquoketa
State Firemen’ Association
Boone
Marion
William Burnett
Burnett
Er. E. Parsons
Association
Radium Bill Criticized as Too Drastic by Industry Leader
J M Flannery of Pittsburgh, head of a private radium firm, told the Senate mines committee that Senator Walsh's bill granting government control of radium bearing lands gives the Interior Secretary broad powers and is an outrage. He said a government agent in Colorado lacked full information to support the bill's basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walsh
Senate Mines Committee
J. M. Flannery
Pittsburgh
Flannery
Colorado
Evelyn Thaw Freed by Virginia Judge in Richmond
Evelyn Neabit Thaw was freed by Judge Critchfield in Richmond after a warrant charged her with unlawfully appearing at a public theater performance and violating public decency. The judge ordered the charges dismissed following testimony.
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Evelyn Thaw
Virginia
Richmond
Mra
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Weber
Commonwealth
Juaticn Critchfeld
Thaw
Mexican officers shot for robbing a negro
Tampico Mexico February 11 a lieutenant and a sergeant of the Mexican federal army were summarily shot by order of Gen Ignacio Moreloa Zaragoza after a court martial convicted them of waylaying robbing and murdering Martin a negro and former US army soldier who was traveling from Tampico to Altamira after drawing his pension on January 26.
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Tampico
Mexico
Ignacio Moreloa Zaragoza
Red Martin
Negro
Martin
Altamira
Food riots erupt in Galicia targeting bakeries
A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Galician unrest over wartime shortages. In Lemberg unemployed crowds raided bakeries, distributed bread, and demonstrated before the town hall. Police clashed with rioters as shops were looted and destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindon
Daily Mail
Vienna
Galicia
Lemberg
Rioting in Tokyo Over Tax Hike Suppressed by Troops
Rioters in Tokyo, February 14, protested a tax increase and the arrest of about 200. A column of 500 men dispersed the disorder with sabers. The government ordered arrests of editors from opposition papers and closed their presses. Meetings were planned to demand cabinet resignations and protest police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Cadaver Is Poor Gift From Haswell Box
In Mayfield Kentucky a farmer John Singleton opened an express parcel marked A Present for John Singleton and found the body of a Mexican man. The box shipped from Haswell New Mexico. Authorities took custody for burial and identity confirmation continues.
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John
Nine Die of Cold in New York City
A brutal cold wave in New York City has claimed nine lives including Erle Nelson, a tailor found frozen on the streets. Prolonged frost and continuous prostrations overwhelmed municipal lodging houses as temperatures dipped to one below zero before rising to nine above by late morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erle Nelson
Mercury
St Louis Snowbound Strands City Traffic
Snowstorm cripples St Louis with blocked streetcars and terminal yards. Trains arrive but face yard blockades as workers rush to clear streets. horse drawn snowplows push through downtown to ease vehicle flow.
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St. Louis
Ft. Louis
Vno
Union Station
Weather Across Eastern States From Snow to Warm Day
Washington reports snow and cold today with warmer conditions tomorrow. A Texas storm moved east turning to rain near Tennessee and sparking thunderstorms on the gulf coast. Snow and sleet spread to the Carolinas while the mid Atlantic and New England stayed below freezing. Snow is expected to reach the Ohio valley and linger to the New England coast, lifting temperatures the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Tennessee
Gulf Coast
South Atlantic
Carolinas
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Temperatures Rise as Snow Storm Forecast for East Coast
New York today remains under a cold winter spell with a slight morning warmup expected to be followed by a south west snowstorm. Forecasters warn the storm will sweep the eastern seaboard with heavy snow and gusty winds as temperatures hover around freezing.
Idle of St. Louis Plans Unemployment Pageant
St. Louis on February 14 reports James Kade How organizing a parade of the unemployed to contrast with May pageants. He seeks a 25,000 appropriation for a relief hotel, two municipal communities, and free meals to aid the jobless. he will ask Mayor Krlel for funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James Kade
Kklel
Anly Hotel
Demand for Labor in 1913 Reduced in New York
Albany reports a rise in unemployment among organized workers in 1913 due to decreased labor demand. The 1913 idle rate reached 26.3 percent, up from 17.4 percent in 1912, with year end unemployment at a record level.
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Albany
N. Y
State Labor Department
New York
Tate
Warrants Out For Two Suspected Grafters
London police issued arrest warrants for James Noss former Lipton manager and Archibald Minto a Lipton employee in connection with a British army contract scandal. Ness is possibly in Canada and Minto in France.
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London
James Noss
Lipton
Archibald Minto
Ness
Canada
Minto
France
Wireless messages link Germany and United States at sea station
New York reports say the Sayeville station of Atlantic Communication Ltd. handled wireless exchanges between Germany and the United States. Messages to Berlin newspapers Wolff Bureau and German ambassador James W. Gerard were received with replies including a note from Gerard praising improved communication for friendship and knowledge. Mayor Wormuth of Ferlin sent greetings to New York Mayor Mitchell.
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New York
Germany
United States
Sayeville
L. 1
Atlantic Communication Company
Berlin
Wolff Bureau
Newn
James W. Gerard
Gerard
America
Wermuth
Ferlin
Mitchell
Huerta Soldiers Chased by U S Troops at Ysleta
764 armed men said to be federal recruits crossed the Rio Grande from Ysleta with arms and supplies. U S troopers pursued along the river while Gen Francisco Villa sent out detachments to intercept. Reports say some men were captured and horses escaped the raid.
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el Paso
Tez
United States
Rilo Grande
Juarez
Ysleta
Here
Hugh J. Scott
Fort Biles
Yaleta
Mary O'Neill
E 80
Huerta
Kauffman
Troop A
One Hundred and Fifty Eighth Cavalry
Yeleta
Bocorro
Japanese Budget Approved for Navy Expansion
Tokio reports the Japanese house of representatives approved a budget of 62 million dollars spread over five years to fund naval expansion. The measure aims to strengthen naval forces amid current defense priorities.
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Tokio
House of Representatives
Hermit Found Dead in Fire Ruins Near Westmoreland
A neighbor delivering milk found James Crothers dead in the burned ruins of his farm home near Westmoreland Kansas. The hermit was wealthy and lived alone for 26 years and was believed to have kept large sums of money at the house. Police suspect robbers looted the residence, killed Crothers, and set the fire.
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Westmoreland
Kan
James Crothers
Crothers
Thia Farm
Here
Crothera
Cupid Sends Shaft in Orange Wrapper
Kansasity Missouri February twelve a sequel to an Orange Wrapper romance ends in a marriage uniting Miss Mona Moran of Visalia California and Allen Peden of Taylorville Alabama. Two years after her name appeared on an Orange Wrapper engagement formed and letters revealed a cousin lived in Kansas City and they traveled there for the wedding.
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Kansasity
Mona Moran
Visalia
Cal
Allen Peden
Taylorville
Jew Tailor Charged With Ritual Murder
London reports from St. Petersburg say Pashkoff a Jewish tailor near Faetoff 40 miles from Kiev is charged in the December 9 death of a boy named Tess Peekoff once thought his son. Exhumation revealed 19 wounds on the neck and a Christian origin for the boy.
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London
LA Central
St. Petersburg
Pashkoff
Faetoff
Kiev
Tess Peekoff
Tallorn
Central News
Tur+antevich
Viene
Pashkoft
Ti Wan
Severe cold grips eastern cities with mounting wind chills
Zero weather enveloped New England New York State and northern Pennsylvania with temperatures from seven degrees below zero in Pompey New York to one below in New York City. A dense fog hung offshore as a northwest gale swept coastlines with gusts up to 60 miles an hour. The battered Dustin G Heesey schooner required life saving service and a tow to Provincetown was reported.
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New York
New England
New York State
Pennsylvania
Pompey
N. Y
Gresham
Provincetown
Jamestown
Rome
Little Falla
Winsted
Conn
Northfield
East Port
Albany
Ellenton
Bold Texas snowstorm heads toward mid Atlantic coast
The coldest weather of the season grips the east as a Texas snow storm is forecast to arrive within 24 hours. The Weather Bureau warns of plummeting temperatures from New England to the upper Mississippi and expects flakes tonight or tomorrow morning with brisk northeasterly winds pushing the system inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
New England
Misissippi
Heavy Snow Strikes Central Iowa Central Snowfall Halts Travel
Des Moines reports the season’s first heavy snowstorm across central Iowa with subzero readings and six inches of snowfall by noon. Rail and streetcar traffic are badly demoralized as travel disruptions grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Government Weather Bureau
Extreme cold grips central New York with 83 below zero readings
Extreme temperatures sweep central and northern New York with Tupper Lake and Lake Clear Junction reporting 83 degrees below zero while Utica records 20 degrees below zero. The stark contrast highlights a severe cold snap across the Adirondacks and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
New York
Tupper Lake
Lake Clear Junction
Adirondacks
Boston Freeze Sets Record Low For City In Years
A quick temperature drop today brought Boston’s low to 11 degrees below zero marking the coldest point in years. The sharp cold snap settled over the area as residents bundled up and heaters ran throughout the night.
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Boston
Proposals of Marriage Versus Work Seekers in Omaha
A widowed mother of four tubercular children travels from Philadelphia to Denver and back seeking employment in Omaha. After hardship and dwindling funds she advertises for farm work and receives numerous marriage proposals from local farmers, but she insists on finding honest work for her family.
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Omaha
Neb
Calvary Mission
Philadelphia
Denver
Banker Raine Pleads Not Guilty After Bank Closure
Memphis bank president C Hunter Raine of the Mercantile Bank charged with embezzlement pleads not guilty upon arraignment. Earlier he pleaded guilty on arrest warrants as the bank faces an alleged deficit of about 735000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
C. Hunter Raine
Mercantile Bank
Raine
Bull Moosers of Ohio Launch Campaign Today
Lima and Ohio progressives gather to form the Progressive campaign committee with a banquet. Speakers include A. K. Garford of Kiyria and James M. Carteld of Cleveland. candidacy announcements for U S senator and governor expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Moosers OF
Ohio
Lima
A. K. Garford
Kiyria
Eunidldaw
Jamon Mk. Carteld
Cleveland
Rosevelt Itie
Mrafford
United States
Garteld
Gases Rates Rise as Iowa and Nebraska Seek FCC Action
Washington reports key rate issues before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Interior Iowa rates and Nebraska class rates draw scrutiny as Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and Omaha interests push for favorable terms. Officials from Iowa, Nebraska, and civic groups attend hearings to align state and federal schedules and address eastern territory increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interior Iowa
Comemissioner Thorne
Clarke
Nebronaka Commission
George T. Bell
Blows City
Ed McVann
Omaha
Prouty
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Nebraska Commission
Bell
Walter 8. Whitten
Lincoln
University head urges trust law reform to curb harmful combos
President Charles R. Van Hise of Wisconsin argues before the Chamber of Commerce of America that the Sherman act should be revised to prohibit only restraints that harm the public. He says small operators are unfairly exempted, while big trusts are targeted. He cites cost factors and calls for social responsibility in economic policy.
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Washington, D. C
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce of America
van Hise
Steel and Tobacco Trusts
Congress
Texas
Louisiana
Illinois
South Dakota
Trade Commission Plan Praised by Seager at Convention
Henry R. Seager of Columbia University told the Chamber of Commerce convention that the proposed interstate trade commission deserves unqualified support. He said it would be the third arm of government, wielding broad powers while preserving Attorney General McReynolds and courts in enforcement and interpretation of the anti trust act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry R. Seager
Columbia University
New York
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Interstate Trade Commission
Wilson
Bearer
Mc Reynolds
Seager
Frail Child Shot by Mother Then Kills Self
Chicago on February 12 Mrs Amelia Bertat shot her 14 year old daughter Helen after choosing not to wait for her to grow frail. The first shot wounded the girl and the mother wept before firing a second bullet that killed Helen. Mrs Bertat then wounded herself but survived with a slight injury.
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Chicago
Mra
Amelia Bertat
Helen
Bertat
Littlene
Hertat
Adams Express Cuts Its Dividend in TV Ad
New York February 12 Adams Express today reduced the quarterly dividend from 2 to 1.00 a share. The company had paid twelve dollars per year previously. It cited accumulated revenue from investments and a need to conserve capital, noting the dividend cut follows a corporate reassessment.
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Adams Express
New York
Adams Fxprea
Cle Paws Po
Favors Home Rule for Porto Ricans
Governor Arthur Yoner of Porto Rico backs a new organic act to replace the 1900 measure, seeking citizenship for Porto Ricans and broader self government. Islanders complain the current rule hampers commerce due to the flag law affecting coastwise trade. Secretary Carrion proposes placing Porto Ricans in the majority in the island legislature as in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrllington
Arthur Yorer
Porto Flea
Washington
Congress
Carrieon
Philippines
Won His Girl But Got Into Trouble
Macon Missouri February 12 William Bonifeld of Cardy Macon county told the justice at arraignment on forgery charges that courting cost him 1600 dollars and led to his trouble He mortgaged a family farm without his mother and sisters knowledge and forged their names and a justice of the peace name on a deed of trust The land was advertised for sale after defaulting on interest and Bonifeld was arrested for forgery He had paid the interest hoping to clear the debt before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
William Bonifeld
Cardy
Macon County
Bonifield
Ulster Readiness Question Aired in Commons
London February 12 United Kingdom debate on Ireland home rule resurges with Sir John Simon opposing Ulster inclusion and Sir Edward Carson denouncing King George’s throne speech remarks as a direct challenge to Dublin parliament power. Carson pledges Ulster resistance if Dublin plans press Ulster into parliament.
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London
Ireland
Ulster
House of Commons
John Simon
House of Lords
Edward Carson
Bald
George
Asquith
Dublin
Mexican Gunboat Zaragosa Passes New Orleans
The Mexican federal gunboat Zaragosa arrived in New Orleans on Feb 12 and fired a 21 gun salute as she passed Jackson Barracks up the Mississippi River. Her band played Mexican airs while U S troops did not return the salute. Officials telegraphed Washington for instructions on recognizing a foreign power in port. Immigration authorities expected no inspection, but quarantine noted three aliens aboard. Commissioner Redfern ordered an inspector dockside to check for unlawful entry of aliens. Reports named a Frenchman, an Italian, and a prominent Mexican aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Zaragosa
Mississippi River
Jackson Barracks
United States
Washington
Redfern
De La Lama Plans to Meet Mexico’s Debts
Adelfo De La Lama Mexican finance minister sails from Cherbourg to New York aboard Kron Princess Cecilie to dedicate himself to Provisional President Huerta and to implement a plan to meet all national obligations.
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LA Lama
Mexico
Paris
Adelfo de la Lan
Cherbourg
New York
Kron Princess
Cecilie
Huerta
Fire Drives Inmates From Blue Mound Sanatorium
Forty five tubercular patients were awakened and driven from their beds when a fire swept the Blue Mound sanatorium in Milwaukee destroying the building. The loss was reported at zero dollars. The institution, newly completed, stood at Wauwatosa a suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Blue Mound
Wauwatona
Sickles' Housekeeper Die? In New York
New York Fel. IL Mise Eleanor Karle Wilmerding, longtime housekeeper for Thaniel Sickles, died yesterday at her sister's home after illness. Marital troubles between Mrs Sickles and her husband were recently reported, with renewed efforts to resolve the dispute failing.
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New York
Eleanor Karle Wiloerding
Tiny
Don Thaniel Sickles
Sickles
Miss Wilmerding
Genarel Sickles
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