Clock and Magnet Armature in 19th Century Craft
A fragmented note describes Dantel pioneer electrical invention in Carlisle Pa, detailing a clock running since 1870 with a permanent magnet armature and copper battery plates driving a pendulum. It also mentions Eski life on Alaska’s north coast, Hiram Bingham’s Peru expedition findings, and various curiosities from forestry to materials and industry.
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Dantel
Carlisle
Chairies H
Crawbaugh
Huge corn imports blamed for slump
New York reports nearly 100000 bushels of Argentine corn unloaded at the port with millions more under contract from South America. Tariff removal spurred the import surge, causing price declines and new rate challenges as railways strain to move western shipments. Argentine demand rises with a forthcoming crop, and authorities anticipate higher shipments once harvest begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South American Republic
United States
Stee
Eyrips & Products
Transportation Bureau of the Produce
Patten predicts slump for corn in Chicago beef market
Chicago Jan. The recent decline in corn in Chicago deepens as Buenos Aires prices drop. James A. Larkin, longtime corn dealer, notes Argentine corn in New York sells 4 to 6 cents under Chicago shipment value. Patten says foreign corn will shift westward and domestic production will rise in two to three years.
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Chicago
Patten
Buenos Ayres
New York
James A. Larkin
Naval holiday push explored by Washington diplomats
Diplomats in Washington may approach naval power advocates to secure express support for a naval holiday plan. Representative Hensley of Missouri leads the House resolution and seeks informal contact with naval powers to gauge home government sentiment. He plans to write ambassadors and discuss with Secretary Bryan and President Wilson.
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Washington
Hensley
House
Seurce
Ryan
Ioln
Neb
Wilson
Bryan
Congress
Sis
Wisconsin marriage law slumps licenses in first week
Milwaukee reports sharp drop in marriage licenses after the new eugenics law enforcement. Many county clerks say almost no requests arrived while some refusals occurred without proper veteran's certificates. Dane County records contracts for common law marriages at a low fee, with no certificate or doctors required, sparking cross-border wedding activity from Gretna Greene to Minnesota.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jan. C
Lts
Ulus G. Broken
Ister
Deeds
Dane County
Gretna Greene
Clinots
Minnesota
Weat
New York Chamber Backs Freight Rate Increase
The New York chamber of commerce voted in favor of a proposed railroad freight rate rise. The resolution argued the increase would be a just adjustment, benefiting the allies and boosting business nationwide.
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New York, Jan
New York
Hygiene course abolition ordered by board of education
Chicago public schools will stop hygiene lectures after a vote by the board of education. The sessions had been a special source during the last term but will not continue pending public expression. Superintendent Mire, Bila F Young, reports no turn in the discussion and calls for public input.
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Chicgo
Jon
E Vole
Lito
Mire
Bila F Young
Blackhander Falls For Decoy Package At Washington Mall
In Washington Pennsylvania a man named Blackhander grasped a decoy package at a store display and triggered a police investigation. County officers Donilale Lombard and a young worker were misled by the counterfeit letters tied to a scheme targeting James Greco, with a gummed note found near the box.
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Washington
Cas
Donilale Lombard
Young Star Workman
Bur
Hemes Papetrala
Vila
James Greco
Derelict Oklahoma to be destroyed after wreck
The derelict steamer Oklahoma, wrecked 600 miles south of Bandy Hoon, will be destroyed today by wireless order. Three crewmen perished in the sinking, with two bodies identified as Captain and a steward. a third remains unidentified. In gratitude, the New York club will honor Booth Aeer Gregory officers Juck and Williams for rescuing five seamen.
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New York
Oklahoma
Bandy Hoon
B. Johnson
Geneon
Oklahoma Siecrany
Johnson
Ag Mee
Hose
Aa Am Brith
John Certeuom
Booth
Gregory
Tribes of Albania Near Civil Strife Report
Vienna reports martial law proclaimed at Aviona amid Albanian unrest. Disputes over leadership of Essad Pasha and Ismael Kemal Bey fuel factional killings as central Albania's provisional government teeters toward internal war.
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Vienna
Aviona
Isset Pasha
Sania
Essad Pasha
Albania
Ismael Kemal Bey
Zabern Crisis Testimony Details Soldiers Fire
In Zabern a court martial heard testimony about machine gun use against citizens. Colonel Von Reuter refused to withdraw troops, saying I am in command now. Crown Prince Frederick William backed the officers in telegrams, provoking editorials in Berlin papers.
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Altting
Mueller
Zabern
von Reuter
Ee Army
Isinets von Reuter
Berlin
Frederick William
Delmiing
Bul
Democratic Women Meet in Washington
Washington January 7 delegates from every women’s Democratic organization attend the second annual convention led by Mrs Mie lam A Cullop Indiana representative and acting head of the Women’s National Democratic League. The meeting is billed as the league’s most important ever with over 600 delegates present. The league will stay neutral on new legislation pending action by Congress or the administration. This afternoon Vice President and Mrs Marshall Mrs Bryan and cabinet wives are to entertain visiting delegates.
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Washington
Mie Lam A. Cullop
Indiana
National Democratic League
League
Democratic Party
United
Grace Porter Hopkins
Congress
Mra. Marshall
Bryan
Wivea
Cabinet Ofcera
Governor calls February 10 special election in Iowa district
Des Moines January 7 governor names February 10 for a special election in the second district to choose a successor to the late Congressman Pepper. The move sets a prompt vote to fill the vacancy and maintain district representation. The announcement highlights the timing and the district under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C E
J. & Pepper
Trust plans to be made public soon
Washington January reports that President Wilson will soon review detailed trust legislation. Attorney General McReynolds prepares a comparative summary from bills in Congress over nine months. Morgan & Co. reportedly may resign directors as a signal for broader corporate cooperation.
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Washington
Wilson
McReynolds
Congress
G. Todd
Kale
Tate
Cuee
Eapeet
Collee
J. Morgan & In
Morgan
Chicago
Aera Porters
New Haven Reorganization To Be Perfected Soon
Washington reports Boston chamber of commerce officials presented views on the New Haven transportation problem to Attorney General McReynolds as reforms move toward separation from Boston and Maine and related lines. Intercity matters fall under the Interstate Commerce Commission with Elliott drafting an agreement to restore competition amid ongoing negotiations.
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New Haven
Washington
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Newland
McReyne
Weeks
George Hutchinson
TF. Weed
Russell Robb
T. W. McGregory
Boston
McReynolds
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
En Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elliott
Department of Justice
Eliott
Wreabington
New Nd
Hostonians
Wilson in Role of Santa Claus Pass Christian Miss
President Wilson delighted children along the route from the airport to the golf course in Pass Christian distributing boxes of candy as a belated Santa Claus. Secret Service carried gifts to homes, drawing delighted expressions from youngsters who waved at the big White House car.
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Pass Christian
Miss
Wilson
Fraue
Santa Claus
Tareau
Golf IL
White House
Secret Service
Newa
Shakeup In Turkish Army Retirements Reported
Two hundred eighty Turkish officers from generals to lieutenant colonels were placed on the retired list today amid military administration changes urged by German advisers. Further changes are anticipated as the Turkish government reviews leadership. The earlier announced resignation of Grand Vizier Prince Said Halim was corrected as erroneous.
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Donstantnople
Said Halim
Stone Wall Under Construction Around Jefferson Davie Farm
A handsome stone wall is being built around the oe farm of Jefferson Davie in Christian County Kentucky.
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Jefferson Davie
Christian County
Kentucky
Indian Fends Off Wolves At Lake of the Woods
Indian, attacked by a large pack near War Road on Lake of the Woods, fires his rifle and uses a knife to kill five wolves. He is said to have killed nine wolves in total, their carcasses found within a short radius as the lone man fought for survival.
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Goethal
Coneen
Panama
Crookston
Minn
Lake of the Woods
War Road
Little progress in picking Flege jury
Pender Nebraska January 1 The entire day was devoted to selecting a jury for the third trial of William Flege accused of murdering his wife Louise Flege Indications are that at least one more day perhaps two will be required to complete the jury Persistent delays and unclear responses marked the sessions as courthousel rooms filled with jurors and clerks with no decisive verdict reached yet The report notes potential agricultural or other unrelated text remnants from the source
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Pender
Neb
William Flege
Hisloter
Louise Flege
Kansas Woman Files for Kansas Supreme Justice Seat
Topeka January 1 Mrs L Kelson of Lawrence announced her candidacy for associate justice on the nonpartisan judiciary ballot. She has practiced law in Topeka and Lawrence for 20 years and would be the first woman to compete for the high court in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kay
L. &. Kelson
Lawrence
Supreme Court of Kansas
Ford Motor Company Announces Massive Disbursement Plan
Ford Motor Company to distribute millions from a 210 million fund. The plan outlines benefits to be issued in the form of bonds or payments and is expected to aid numerous recipients, with substantial portions designated for various relief measures and consumer relief programs in Deargh Mich.
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Deargh
Mich
Ford Motor Ammany
Dupluyes Sa
Sheriff Urges Bond for Thaw in Public Hearing
Concord New Hampshire January hearing before a federal court panel addressed Thaws mental condition and bonds Two custodians Sheriff Holman A Drew of Coos County and Clark D Stevens Police Chief supported bail saying Thaw posed no danger during custody They noted no violence ill temper or loss of self control since September
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Concord
N. H
Jon
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Holman A. Drew
Coos County
Clark D. Stevens
United States
Sonny
Oliver J. Pelren
New York
New York State
Mystery cloaks triple tragedy in Los Angeles rooming house
In Los Angeles a local attorney W. M. Melton, Mrs. Mary Graves Cox of San Francisco, and her 12 year old daughter Florence died after five shots were fired. Lodgers and the proprietor saw no quarrel beforehand. A photo marked by Mrs. Cox suggests premeditation. The motive remains unsolved.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. M. Melton
Mary Graves Coz
San Francisco
Florence
Melton
Cox
Mra. Cox
Mother cannot shed light on triple tragedy
San Francisco report notes Mrs. Joseph Graves could not explain the Los Eles tragedy. She says her daughter Mary Cox was engaged to Melton, who she knew for three years. The couple were divorced and their child Florence, Melton's daughter, was involved. she doubts he killed Florence.
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San Francisco
Joseph Graves
Mary Cox
Loseles
Florence
Melton
Trades Town for Huge Skyscraper
New York. Announcement today that the town of Philips Manor, a mile above Tarrytown near John D. Rockefeller’s Powantico Hilly estate, was traded for a 20 story skyscraper at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-First Street. The town covers 250 acres with houses valued at 10 000 to 20 000 dollars each. The Fifth Avenue property is valued at 2 200 000 dollars.
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New York
Philips Manor
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller
Powantico Hilly
Fifth Avenue
Tveitmoe to face trial in Los Angeles on explosives charge
Olaf Tveitmoe the San Francisco labor leader granted a retrial by the United States circuit court must stand trial in Los Angeles on a charge relating to the transportation of explosives for illegal purposes. Indicted with him are J B Munsey Anton Johannsen and Eugene A Clancy from various cities. Trial before Judge Wellborn set for January 12.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Olaf Tveitmoe
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Tveltmoe
J. B. Munsey
East Lake City
Anton Johannsen
Eugene A. Clancy
Han Srandiace
Wellborn
United States
Shippers Hear Freight Rate Rise Proposal
Washington January 4. Shippers will be heard next week by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the 5 per cent increase in freight rates proposed by 53 eastern railroads. Commissioner Harlan announced the hearing to be arranged for railroad officials asking for modifications of questions the commission asked to be answered before February. Attorneys for the railroads said in cases it would take a year to furnish the information, Frank Lyon counsel for the Pittsburgh Coal Company brought to issue the aid by asking that the idea be asked to furnish the cost of moving bituminous coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Frank Lyon
Pittsburgh Con Company
Ade
Thaddeus W. Sweet Chosen Speaker of New York Assembly
Thaddeous W. Sweet paper manufacturer of Oswego was chosen for speaker by a Republican conference after a seven hour session. The selection came on the 20th ballot as several candidates remained in contention.
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Albany
Dun
Thaddeous Wweet
Oswego
New York State
Mortgage Filed By Big Montana Concern in 76 Million Scope
4 Falls Montana report notes a mortgage filed in county records. Montana Power Company places 76,000,000 in favor of Guaranty Trust Company of New York. John C Morony, vice president, explains the pro rata share and potential releases as the company may issue from time to time.
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Falls
Mont
Jno
Montand Power Company
Guasenty Trust Company
New York
John C. Morony
Wet Company
Gia
Mexican Paper Money Out for Circulation Under Provisional Huerta Decree
Fragmentary notice describes a Provisional Huerta decree forcing all Mexican paper money into circulation as legal tender and mandatory acceptance. It mentions state banks subscribing funds to back the redemption and fund regulation details, with unclear further terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Huerta
Federal general ready for Villa Ojinaga raid motive
A federal general declared readiness for an operation near Villa Ojinaga Mexico asserting confidence in repelling any Mexican army action from the town vicinity. The brief statement emphasized resolve despite threats and potential withdrawal defenses.
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Villa Ojinaga
Mexico
Repella
Veteran English statesman quits Parliament
Birmingham reports that Joseph Chamberlain plans to retire from Parliament at the next general election after a long Tory Liberal career. He notes eight decades of public service, mentions prior roles from the board of trade to colonies secretary, and confirms health remains steady though distant from active duty. Chamberlain, aged 78, has held West Birmingham since 1876 and has been married three times, most recently in 1883 to Maria Endicott.
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Birmingham
England
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
West Bi
Rmingham
Chamberlain
Bignbery
France
Hao
William Ewart Gladstone
Board of Trade and Local Government Board
Liberal Party
Ireland
Mr. Chamberlain
Mare Endicott
Gaugnier
W. C. Endicott
Cleveland
T Neville
Vedrines Ordered to Fight Duel with Roux
Paria signals Jules Vedrines must duel Henry Roux after Roux challenged him following a confrontation in Cairo. Roux allegedly urged Turkish officials not to aid Vedrines during the journey to Cape Town, prompting the Aerial League to threaten withdrawal of support if Vedrines continues the flight.
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Paria
Jules Vedrines
Cairo
Henry Roux
Rous
Vedrines
Roux
Rame
Cape Town
Ball Candidates Report for Varsity Baseball Tryouts
The baseball team reported for practice with two players Brickley and Hitchcock named. Brickley, a preparatory school freshman, was once praised as a good catcher but did not try for the varsity last year due to a weak ankle. Hitchcock pitched several games last year.
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Orne Brickley
Hitchcock
Hrickley
T Peeeeey Reed
Hitchesall
Secretary with Phillies experience highlighted
Philadelphia report notes LeRoy Reeves, a longtime associate of President Tener, served as Secretary of the Phillies for two years and gained broad popularity on the circuit.
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Philadelphia
LeRoy Reeves
President Tener
le Pot New
Phillies
Band of suffragets reach capital today
A small group of women, refreshed after a rest at Meverns Park, resumes their march toward Abnapulis to attend the general assembly. They have about 16 miles left to reach the state capital for the convening.
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Batimors
Meverns Park
Abnapulis
Hhey
Tate House
General Assembly
Coast States Suffer From Continued Deluge
A weather system keeps producing heavy rains along the coast, inundating low-lying areas and forcing travelers to seek higher ground. Forecasters warn of possible worsening onshore winds and rising flood levels through the week.
Radio Phone Head Is Sent to Prison
A partial and garbled dateline from New York reports that James Denlop and others were sent to prison. The item references radio and phone matters but lacks clear details or outcomes.
Poor impression made by bankers in New York district
The article reports opposition from key officials to New York bankers plan for an oral reserve organization. George F. Baker and J P Morgan advocate a large New York oriented district, with debate over whether to split the eastern district into multiple regions. Secretary McAdoo and Houston weigh options while Morgan agrees on the importance of a sizable central bank for prestige and influence.
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New Terk
McRése
Ae Ephesir
Houston Department ii
New York
Long
Flathvreen
George F. Baker
Farrage
P. Morgan
Omy
Committee
Baker
jeAdoo
N York
New Tors
Connecticut
New Jersey
Charles Sabin
Guarantee Trust Company of
New England
Boston
Oedeal
Eee
Attac
McAdoo
Mr. Morgan
Forsee
Democrats Hope For Two More Senators
Democratic leaders in Washington express satisfaction over the senator tally, predicting gains in South Dakota and Kansas. They foresee a primary split between Crawford and Ware and expect Johnson to win, with Hurke receiving new advice from South Dakota as he plans actions through March.
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Washington, D. C
South Dakota
Crawfore Na Warke
Sieeneas
Johnson
Eka Kansas
Murdock
Officer's commuted sentence noted by Wilson
The report states a military officer's sentence was commuted by President Wilson in light of an excellent war record. The court’s action reflects leniency for reasons tied to service and conduct during the conflict.
Alaskan Explorer D1E8 Dateline Dispatch
A terse Alaskan explorer report from Den Haven Conn dated January 1 records Theodore Deceetar tying a feat in early exploration work. It notes a connection to a southern venue and hints at ongoing efforts in adventurous exploration with regional references.
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den Haven
Conn
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