Miners Threaten AFL Withdrawal Over Charter
Columbus Jan 20. Western metal miners may leave the American Federation of Labor if no charter is granted allowing amalgamation with the Western Federation of Miners and United Mine Workers of America. Jurisdiction disputes prevented the charter last year.
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Moran Knocked Out by Coulon in Second Round
Memphis, Tenn. Jan 20 John Coulon knocked out Tory Moran in the second round. Moran was rendered unconscious and did not regain his senses for an hour.
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Glenn Curtiss to test flying boat approach at sea
Glenn Curtiss plans a sea landing during a test off San Diego to alight in the ocean, stop his engine, then resume flight. Naval officers call the test a major advance for naval aviation if successful.
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Dry Farmers in Dry Town Hold Pierre Meeting
Dry farmers in a dry town plan a Pierre meeting at month end to promote best results. The event aims to discuss agricultural methods suited to arid conditions and increase crop yields in strict water-use areas.
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Great Plains convention program outlined in detail
The document lists days January 23 to January 28 for a statewide meeting in Pierre with addresses by Gov. R. B. Vessey and other officials. It covers sessions on conservation, farming, rural organizations, good roads, dry farming, and a pipe organ dedication, plus speakers from South Dakota and neighboring Ontario.
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Automatic safety device urged to prevent train wrecks
The estate railroad commission secretary argues to the league that human error must be eliminated by an automatic system. He cites a state wreck where two crew members ignored orders, causing the death of over thirty six passengers and injuries to many. He says automated safeguards should favor safety even if delays occur.
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Florence Fairbanks and allk used in braids buckle and slide
Florence Fairbanks references allk used in connection with braids, with buckles and slides also produced.
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Child Life in Cities Exhibition Opens in New York
New York shows reveal that 80 percent of Manhattan children grow up in tenements and 30,000 are in charitable institutions. Jane Addams, Florence Kelley, and Lillian Ward will speak. Mrs. J Borden Harriman chairs the committee as reformers push cottage systems for orphans and dependent children.
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Dozers and Sullivan Slated to Box in Buffalo January 24
Unk Russell and Paddy Sullivan are matched to box in Buffalo on January 24. The boxing scene is buzzing over Abe Attell and Joe Coster with Patsy Kline, while Ad Wolgast criticizes Bat Nelson as a hot air shooter and a questionable fighter, though he adds the battler is overall capable.
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BASE BALL NOTES Pitchers and contracts stir spring talks
Pitcher Bob Groom refuses to sign a Washington contract over salary. The Memphis club signs outfielder Paul Thrasher from Georgia on Ty Cobb’s recommendation. The PCL raises salary limits for players and managers. Giants and White Sox have no spring plans in Texas. Cammit may become a free agent by March 1 if not offered a contract.
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Harmon Harmony Sparks Baltimore Rally for Democratic Nominees
A Baltimore gathering tracks Harmon as a leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination with Harmon and Harmony slogans echoing through the event. Ohio Governor Harmon heads the favored ticket as Taft and Bryan are noted in the broader 1908 era contest.
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The Way That Wins in Kentucky
Beech Wood Smith recalls bold sales in hazardous Kentucky feud districts. A traveling hardwareman, warned by locals, enters a single town shop with a drawn revolver and secures an order for over 500 dollars worth of goods. Cleveland Leader. Grain.
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Funeral services for Pat Morton held today
Pat Morton former secretary of the navy in President Roosevelt's cabinet died suddenly of brain arteriosclerosis. Private services were conducted by Roy and Dr Bhire with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Morton was president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York at his death.
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Open Million Acres: Colville Reservation Land to Open
Washington January 20 Uncle Sam will open over a million acres of Colville Indian reservation land north of Spokane for homestead purposes. About 2 250 allotments will be made to Indians who receive roughly 200 000 acres, leaving about 1 100 000 acres for white settlers. Most lands opened are farming and grazing, with timber land remaining in the hands of the Indians.
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Woman Shot Dead Outside Bank Then Killer Kills Self
Baltimore reports a man fatally shoots a well dressed young woman in front of the Old Town National Bank and then shoots himself. A wedding license in the woman’s pocket names Mattie Wheatley and Jacob Enddlea, with marriage in June 1910 in Washington. The killer Herman Enrer, separated from his wife three months, died by his own hand. the woman’s identity remains unclear.
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Milwaukee Mayor Halts Municipal Dances After Criticism
Milwaukee on January 20 reports Mayor Sallell ends municipal dances amid clergy criticism who branded the events The School for Mashers. The action follows sharp public rebuke from church leaders and residents over the dances.
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Deadlock in Des Moines Legislature Reported
In Des Moines Iowa the legislature failed to reach a consensus with the senate vote tallying Porter 62, Young 42, Funk 22, Kenyon 27, Garatt 7, Byers 13, Franke 2, leaving the deadlock unresolved as of yesterday.
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Shively to Nominate Kern for U S Senate in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on January 17 State Senator Hernard YW Shively of Marton will nominate John W Kern for the United States senate at a joint meeting of the house and senate scheduled for today.
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Tenner Inaugurated Governor of Pennsylvania
John Kinley Tenn er former congressman banker and street railway magnate inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. The forty seven year old New Albany native won after one of the state’s fiercest campaigns.
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