Celibacy deemed greatest sin by educators debate
Mulrone and Prof. Bart Warnes lecture at Missouri University extension center in Kansas City on celibacy and marriage as a standard for public school teachers. They argue that current norms pressure marriage or premarital status and that married women from stable homes could be strong teachers, criticizing moves to force resignations of married educators.
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Kanena City
Mulrone
Bart Warnes
Missour University Extension Center
Barnes
Marrie
New York City
Wilson to Tell of River Policy at Nation’s Rivers Conference
Washington Nov 22 Accords place farm output value 41 to 100 billion and rail car shortages push river improvement high on the agenda for the National Rivers and Harbors congress December 3 4 and 6 in Washington. President Woodrow Wilson expected to outline a liberal river and harbor development policy with other officials and foreign envoys to discuss inter coastal waterways and canal projects in detail.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
United States
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Delaware River
Raritan Bay
Newark Bay
Panama Canal
Tolla
Congress
Atlantic
Rio Grande
John H. Small
North Carolina
Duncan U. Fletcher
Florida
George F. Buran
Texas
Patley
Ampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Hunter Rides Back Nine Miles in Forest
Vernon Rider of Kingston recounts a deer hunt gone awry as he clung to a wounded buck’s antlers. The buck dragged him through the woods about nine miles before Peter Markle fired, bringing the animal down and freeing Rider who suffered scratches and bruises.
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Kingston
Win
Vernon
Hider
Peter Markle
Sioux City Wins IC C Rate Victory Over Rail Proposals
Des Moines concedes credit to Sioux City as reports say the Sioux City Traffic arena helped secure an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that blocks railroad proposed rate increases for Iowa to Oklahoma and cement shipments to Minneapolis. It marks a rare Iowa victory not celebrated by Des Moines business groups or the state railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sioux City
Dew Mathew
Iowa
Oklahoma
Minneapolia
Elalin Credit
Higher meat rate increases disapproved by ICC
Washington reports disapproval by the Interstate Commerce Commission of proposed freight rate increases on carload lots of fresh meats from Omaha Chicago St Louis East St Louis and St Paul to points in Oklahoma. The item also notes a separate historical mention of English law making trade union membership a felony.
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Washington
Frommaha
Boothanaha
St. Louis
East Bt. Loula
S. Paul
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce
Make the Rich Pay Tax Proposal in Congress
Representative Maley of Pennsylvania advocates a 6 percent tax on all income over 3000 dollars. The plan targets wine and other revenue sources to fund wave construction and related programs.
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Washington, Navy
Maley
Pennsylvania
Textile council seeks wage raise for Fall River mill workers
A letter from the textile council requesting a 2 1 2 percent wage increase for operatives was received by the Raylecturer's division. The proposed rise would affect about 10 000 workers in Fall River mills and plants.
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Fall River
Moss
Textile Council
Sun Cult Priest On Trial for Mail Misuse
Otto man aradush Hanish the Masdagna aun cult high priest faces a federal trial in Chicago for sending objectionable material through the mails. Prosecutors point to the Green oir and Inner Life volumes to influence jurors. Witnesses expected include Philadelphia socialite Mrs. William Lindsey and her son Willlem. The government also cites FWehard Hannah who testified that Hanish is his son and born in the United States.
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SUN Cult
Chicago
Aradush Hanish
United States District Court
Jud Mack
William Lindsey
Philadelphia
Willlem
Fwehard Hannah
United States
Persia
Made Telephone Trust exposed amid antitrust probe
Chicago November 12 The American Telephone and Telegraph faced government questions over a $460000 value appraisal and control of 20000 independents. B G Hubbell testifies that Theodore Wall and H P Davison proposed dividing territories to curb price cutting, with a seven member committee to pursue plans. A July 1912 breach occurred when AT&T secretly acquired the Kansas City Long Distance company.
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Chicago
American Telephone and ‘Telegraph
Pan Oh Ae
Nda
Ite
Waa
B. G. Hubbell
Telephone and Teleph Company
Buffalo
Hubbell
Theodore N. Wall
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Company
H. P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Son
Wall
Davidson
New York
Committee of Seven
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
Mich
Independent Telephone Association
United States Telephone Comany
Cleveland
Ohio
Columus Citizens’ Telephone Company
Columbus
New Long Distance Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Telephone Company
Colombia Seeks Friendly Ties With United States
Roberto Andaur, newly arrived Colombian secretary, says Bogota will end monopolies in concessions, hopes American capital and people invest, and expects a quick settlement of the Panaman question. He notes U S minister Thompson’s recall due to family illness and aims for closer U S-Colombia friendship.
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Washington
Colombia
Pearson Syndicate
Great Britain
Roberto Andaur
Bogota
United States
Andlzar
Thompson
Columbia
Chile
Miners Strike Paralyzes Pas de Calais in Eight Hour Demand
In Lens France on November 91 forty five thousand coal miners walk out in the Pas de Calais basin demanding an eight hour work day. Police reinforcements and troops have been dispatched to the area to restore order.
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France
Lens
Pas de Calais
Spanish Queen Improves. King Plans Vienna Visit
Paria November 21 The queen of Spain shows improvement from influenza. King Alfonso decides to travel to Vienna to pay homage to the Austrian court during the royal visit. The queen will accompany Alfonso to London near the end of the Vienna trip.
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Paria
Bpain
Alfonse
Vienna
John Alfonse
London
White House Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Details
President Wilson and Cabinet members will dine on Kentucky turkey for Thanksgiving. South Trimble will provide pedigreed browse turkeys from his farm. The president’s bird weighs 40 pounds dressed, others around 26 pounds, fattened on celery chestnuts and peppers.
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Washington
Wilson
Kentucky
South Trimble
Bine Grasn
Land Dealers Fined for Defrauding Through Mail
Chicago court convicts B Sherman Oregon Mont and J A Mason once linked to Yellowstone national farm trust for defrauding buyers via mail. Government says defendants misrepresented land parcels and advertised falsely with photos from another location.
Mismanagement Alleged in Railroads Ahead of Rate Hike
Washington November 22. Interstate Commerce Commission holds striking figures of financial mismanagement by eastern railroads to justify opposition to higher freight rates. New Haven case cited shows at least 8 million to 10 million dollars misused from operating expenses to cover unjust obligations. Details remain under wraps as hearings approach.
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Washington, D. C
Aime
Tennessee
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sime
New Haven
Kenyon says Frisco probe turns light on conditions
Senator Kenyon author of the Frisco receivership investigation resolution comments on testimony from B. Fr. Yoakum and others at Saint Paul about high financing. He says government must step in to control capitalization and that the testimony justifies the Senate ordered investigation. He notes Yoakum's remarks on higher freight rates.
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Kenyon
Frisco
Tribune
Washington, DC
At. Taule
B. Fr. Yoakum
Senator Kenyon
Senate
Engine jumps off ledge into lake near Caldwell wreck
Fireman P O Connor of Schreiber Ontario drowned when the first section of the Canadian Pacific Imperial Limited derailed near Caldwell east of Fort William after an engine left the track on a ledge 30 to 60 feet above Lake Superior. Stormy conditions hindered communication but officials said no passengers were killed or injured.
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Winni Man
P. O'Conner
Schreiber, Ont
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Imperial Limited
Montreal
Vancouver
Caldwell
Fort William
Lake Superior
O'Connor
Maintenance
Way Department
William
Rose Port
Auto horns to be tried on engines in Illinois Central plan
Chicago November 22 W L Park vice president of the road told the Anti Noise committee the use of automobile horns instead of whistles will be tested to reduce train noise at the Illinois Central yards. One horn has been ordered and a trial will occur in a few days if adequate all engines in the yard will receive them. Lighter bell wrappers to minimize bell noise are also to be used.
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Chicago
W. L. Park
Anmti- Noise Committee
Illinois Central Railway
Kansas Progressives Cheer Theodore Housevelt Name
Kansas progressives from 40 counties backed W. K. Stubbe's claim that Theodore Housevelt is the only man who can beat President Wilson. They adopted resolutions urging 1914 party organization across state districts and counties and decided it is better to lose next election than merge with the Republican party.
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Topeka
Kan
W. K. Stubbe
Theodore Housevelt
Wilson
Kansas
Curzon Seeks Trustees Change in Million Lester Estate
In Washington on November 21 Lord Curgen seeks to alter trustees of the 9 1 700 000 will estate tied to his deceased wife Murry Victoria Lester. Seymour Morris of Chicago and others would replace Robert T. Linneln as executor William C Jolbree notlo Hroderick vice Count Middle ton Joseph Lelter has agreed to the change.
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Washington
Lord Curgen
Joseph Lelter
Mile
Murry Victoria Lester
Seymour Morris
Chicago
Beni Mailyneux Pagelloward
Earl of Suffolk
Berkehire
Riobert T. Linneln
William C. Jolbree
Notlo Hroderick
Middleton Joseph Lelter
Lester
Straphangers Seek Relief From Railfare Shortfalls
Senator Nortin Nebraska proposes a bill requiring street railway firms to provide suitable seats for all riders from whom fares are taken. If a conductor cannot offer a seat a rebate equal to half the fare is granted. Two rebate checks within six months count as one regular ticket. penalties cap at 100 dollars per offense.
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Ton Bente Ve Ie Pd
Nov
Fena- Nortin
Nebraska
Washington’s Army Oenter
Cara
Audi
Des Moines Group Forms to Combat Hog Cholera Serum
Des Moines moves to organize the Interstate Swine Breeders' Protective Association with swine breeders from the corn belt. Dr. F. Lowery reports vaccination with hog cholera serum caused widespread deaths and urges careful handling. Ames led serum efforts two years ago, and Iowa counties now report hog disease in every county with mass vaccination failures and deaths.
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Des Moines
Interstate
Swine Breeders’ Protective Association
Corn Belt
4. F. Lowery
Ottumwa
Hawkeye Veterinary Medical Werbcration
Tango wedding dazzles guests at Chicago hotel
Mise Florence Elsendrath daughter of Rigmund Elsendrath and niece of Julius Rosenwald marries L Montefiore Stein at the one hotel Chicago. About 150 guests attend a modern ceremony marked by tango dancing as Rabbi Joseph Stole officiates under a canopy of roses.
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Chicago
Mise Florence Elsendrath
Rigmund Elsendrath
Julius Rosenwald
L. Montefiore Stein
Miss Eivendrath
Ease Ingnotti
Mra
Vernon Castle
Rosen
Joseph Stole
Fox Hunters Chasing Derby Closes National Meet in Kentucky
The National Fox Hunters association wrapped up its meeting in LaGrange Kentucky with the derby chase as the main event. Fifty hounds were entered and many hunters joined the saddle for the closing day activities.
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FOX Hunters’ Chase
LaGrange
National
Fox Hunters’ Association
Fake medicine man gets jail sentence in Chicago case
Dr. George H. Metall of Chicago was sentenced by Judge Smith McPherson in Des Moines to 30 days in county jail after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of distributing fake medicines. Two counts were dismissed on defense recommendation.
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Nbws
Moines
George H. Metall
Chicago
Smith McPherson
Metall
Marvellus ‘Emple
Husband Shoots Wife and Kills Child Near Howard
A man named Thompson from Windom Minnesota shot and killed his 7 year old wife at the Henrytler farm near Howard, firing two shots from a 92 caliber revolver with one bullet hitting the child. He claimed his wife deserted him and described a domestic dispute leading to the killings.
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Howard, & UW
Thompson
Windom
Minn
Henrytler
Howard
Intervention Unwise Says An Authority
Worcester mass November 2 Dr Nevin Winter author of several books on Mexico spoke at Clark university on The Fundamental Causes of the Present Situation In Mexico He argued intervention would be cheaper for the United States than paying leases and noted the present turmoil as a transition toward peace He blamed past Mexican governance estates peonage and environment for current grievances Lula Cabrera former Mexican house leader outlined constitutionalist views against Huerta marking Mexico Day at the conference
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Worcester
Mass
United States
Nevin ©. Winter
Mexico
Clark University Conference of
Mr. Winter
Huerta
Lula Cabrera
House of Representatives
Cabrera
President Wilson declines meeting J Ogden Armour in Washington
Armour flew to Washington to confer with the president but was declined access at the White House. He planned to address concerns about the Argentine meat export investigation and potential packer influence. Attorney General Mc Reynolds and Ralph Crews pursued interviews, while Senator Lewis sought a cabinet appointment. The inquiry also involves the state department and the justice department over packers' alleged control of South American steamer space.
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Washington
Wilson
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Packer
Armour
McReynolds
Department of Justice
Ralph Crews
Bryan
Apen
Mr. Armour
Wall Street
White House
Senator Lewis
Lewis
State Department
Pullman Porters Underpaid, California Board Finds
San Francisco reports that the California railroad commission led by President J M Eshleman concluded Pullman pays porters inadequate wages. The panel says workers must rely on travelers to supplement income and hints at rate increases if abuses in the upselling system are removed. The commission notes riders pay extra for basic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pullman Company
J. M. Eshleman
California Railroad Commission
Eshleman
Doctor of Letters Gown Held by Customs in Uncertain Fabric
At Oxford on November 21, Charles Francia Adams received a Doctor of Letters degree. The distinctive scarlet gown worn at the ceremony was detained by customs officials who could not determine its material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotor
Hoston
Charles Francia Adams
Oxford University
Administration currency bill to be reported to Senate
Washington November 20 The administration currency bill will be reported to the Senate Saturday by the banking committee. Opposing factions agreed to submit divided reports one endorsed by Chairman Owen and the administration democrats and another by Senator Mitchouck and five republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Senate
Banking Committee
Owen
Hmitchouck
Goethals Declines Dayton Manager Offer
Washington reports that George W. Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal cannot accept Dayton Ohio invitation to become manager there. Secretary Garri on informs Senator Pomerene that Army Corps engineers cannot be granted leave or detailed for such work without special legislation by Congress.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Dayton
Ohio
Garrion
Pomerene
Army Corps
Bs Congress
Girl testifies in Charleston trial of farmer for assault
Miss Kata Turner testified about an alleged assault by Graham Wilson a wealthy farmer and horse show attendee. She described being forced from a buggy at a remote cattle area and returning home to tell her mother before a doctor was alerted. The charge carries the potential death penalty if convicted.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Graham Wilson
Kata Turner
Mra. Wilson
Mine Turner
Misa Turner
Jones
Wilton
Wilson
William Nell
Costly Feeders Spark Frisco Wall Street Probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings in St Louis into the Frisco receivership revealing lavish feeder land deals and dual roles by Frisco officers. Witness J D O Keefe described financial strains while telegrams showed loans and tip arrangements, with a 900 0000 syndicate profit and 99 members. The probe aims to report to Congress. a separate adjournment paused coal road rate inquiries due to Commissioner Marble illness.
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St. Louia
St. Louis
J. D. O'Keefe
New Orleans
New Orleans, Texas & Mexico Railroad
Frisco
Examiner Brown
Congress
H. Nance
St. Louis, Mexico & Brownsville
San Francisco
Brownsville
Kingsville
Tex
Nance
H. Hamilton
D. E. Brown
Brownsville Road
Texas
Clark
A. T. Perkins
Benjamin ¥. Yoakum
Samuel W. Fordyce
Robert 5. Brookings
Washington University
Thomas H. West
St. Louis Union Trust
Edward Whitaker
Perkins
President Wilson Weighs Federal Mediation in Colorado Strike
President Wilson considers questions raised by the Colorado coal strike and potential federal mediation to secure a settlement. Representative Keating urged a Labor Department effort, while Senators Shafroth and Thomas sought candid inquiry into mediation. Secretary Wilson will discuss the strike with both sides on his return from the Pacific coast.
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Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Federal Agendes
Representative Keating
Shafroth and
Thomas
Board of Mediation and Canciliation
Keating
Department of Labor
Pacific Coast
Soloreda
Bank Must Identify Funds Before Recovery in Abe Morris Case
Los Angeles reports a dispute over $25,000 allegedly embezzled by former teller Owen J Morris. Abe Morris, an alleged bookmaker, is connected to the funds but the money has no ear marks. The Traders Hank at Angelen han faces judgment requiring identification of the money wagered with Morris before recovery is possible.
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Los Angeles
Hank
Angelen
Han
Abe Morris
Owen J. Morris
Wilson to Speak by Long Distance Phone at Banquet
Senator German and a Hochester delegation asked President Wilson to address a December 10 banquet by telephone. The president promised to loan telephones for the event as arrangements were made to connect the speakers.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ney
German
Hochester
Grange Rests In Antagonism With Houston Rivalry Persisting
Grange continues its opposition to Houston as local tensions rise over disputed seats and policy. In a heated session, officials cited previous clashes and warned of further conflict if tensions escalate, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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Grange
Houston
Bloody battle in Gotham streets near club house
A violent riot in New York ends with three men seriously shot and seven arrests after police broke up the fight. Gunmen hid behind trees as shooting erupted near a lower east side club house. several wounded, eye shot out, one man dying from bullet wounds. Six revolvers found inside and six more outside. The arrested gave no clear motive.
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New York
Gangaters
Arrele
Panama Canal opening sparks cautious Panamanian outlook
Worcester reports Yale professor Hiram Bingham at Clark university on Latin America says western South America may overestimate profits from the canal. He warns of possible economic shifts, with US buyers seeking new markets while mining prospects on the west coast are limited compared with the Andes.
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Worcester
Mass
South America
Hiram Bingham
Yale
Panama Canal
Clark University
Latin America
United States
Andes
Advocates Vast Enlargement on the Panama Canal Zone
Earl Harding urged at Clark University Latin America conference that the United States widen the canal zone to 60 miles and restore southern Panama to Colombia. He warned the dual governance at the canal termini is unsatisfactory and urged annexation of the whole republic for future security and a unified watershed control.
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Panama Canal
Worcester
Mans
United States
Colombia
Panama
Clark University
Latin America
Earl Harding
Colon
Chagres
Trade excursion to South America planned by manufacturers
Plans for a South American trade excursion were approved after a meeting between John Barrett of the Pan American Union and Edward Hurley of the association. About 100 Chicago and central western professionals will sail February 6 from New York on a 24 day cruise down the east coast to Buenos Aires and back. Senator Lenroot, George Ade, John T. McCutcheon, and Samuel Felton are expected to accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Diiness Manufacturers’ Association
Ablc
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
Central West
New York
South America
Huenos Ayres
James Hamilton Lenh
George Ade
John T. McCutcheon
Samuel Felton
Rebel column to join Villa forces for second attack
About a thousand rebels marching from Juarez to the south to unite with others of the Villa command in Chihuahua City for a planned second assault on the state capital. The move departs Paso del Norte area and targets the forthcoming action Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Tower’s Daughter in Law Sues over Alienation of Affections
Mrs Georgena Murdick Tower, wife of Charlemagne Tower Jr, sues Charlemagne Tower Jr in Philadelphia for 200000 damages claiming alienation of affections of his son. She asserts the couple wed in New Haven Connecticut in June 1921 and that Tower Jr induced the son to leave her.
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Philadelphia
Georgenna Murdick Tower
Charlemagne Tower, Jr
Sie Devlaren
Gle
Young Tower
New Haven
Conn
Aluce
Pope Receives Mexican Delegation In Reform Discussions
Pope discussions with Mexican delegation focus on church reforms and the path forward. Officials report progress and note the role of lay input in guiding the papal agenda.
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Hunter
Raige
Ae A Made Telephone Trust
U. S
B. Sherman
Origen, Mont
J. A. Mason
Yellowstone
John Snare
Canadian Pacific
Heron's Hoy
Ont
Ilinois Central
Progressives
Curzon
Genator Norris
Wapello
Bureau of Animal Industry
Ames
Towa
Rickaeys
Nevin Winter
Pullman
Goethals
Wealthy Farmre
West Virginia
Examiner
John H. Marble
Momebwoster
Nooth
Ike Liongrange
Wihom
Gotham
Chihuahua
Tower
Czarewith
Sov
Russi Oro
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