Fire destroys Cincinnati Salvation Army lodging house
Six men are dead and a dozen are injured after a blaze at the Salvation Army Industrial home in Cincinnati. Police suspect arson and hold Fred Meyer, 44, who allegedly threatened the home. Adjutant Malcolm Salmond confirms the suspect left the building the night before. The register shows 109 people were in the lodging house when the fire started, with several unaccounted for.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Salvation Army
Fred Meyer
Justice Cole
Cole
Malcolm Salmond
Meyer
Orose
Lodging House
Governor Pardons Tedford and Enright in Illinois clemency
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Dunne granted clemency to Joshua Tedford manager of the Hub department store Chicago who was jailed seven years for obstructing justice and Maurice Enright a Chicago labor leader convicted of murder in the Vincent Altman case.
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Springfield
Ill
Joshua Tedford
Chicago
Joliet Penitentiary
Maurice Enright
Vincent Altman
Dunne
Ecuador Rebels Win in Guayaquil Under Conchas
In Guayaquil on December 16, reports say rebels led by General Conchas gained ground as the government forces in Esmeralda province were captured yesterday. The situation in Ecuador was described as grave for the government amid the revolutionary actions.
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Ecuador
Guayaquil
Conchas
Esmerald
Aged Woman Hit By Auto On Fourth Street
Mrs. E M Ames a 73 year old Ferryville Wisconsin resident visiting for Christmas shopping was knocked down and run over by a car driven by C L Jenks Arc tic Ice and Fuel company manager on Fourth street in front of the Park store. She and her husband were crossing when confusion led to the collision. Mrs Ames, severely injured, was taken to St Francis hospital where doctors expect serious bone breaks and possible internal injuries but hold hope for recovery.
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Jenks
Fourth Street
G. J. Egan
Bottle Explodes Injuring Bartender at Goethe Bros Saloon
Thomas Klix, a bartender at Goethe Bros on South Third Street, suffered a severe eye injury when a pop bottle exploded Sunday morning. A shard of glass cut the eyelid but doctors say he will not lose sight.
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Thomas Klix
Goethe Bros
South Third Street
Lava streams overwhelm Ambrim island in New Hebrides
Reports from New Caledonia indicate many natives are believed dead after lava flows overwhelmed Ambrim island in the New Hebrides archipelago.
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Sydney
Australia
Ambrim Island
New Hebrides
New Caledonia
Earthquake Shakes Tokyo and Yokohama. minor Damage Reported
Reports today say only broken windows and furniture occurred from last night s quake that rocked Tokyo and Yokohama. No serious injuries noted amid tremor fear and aftershocks reported in the region.
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Tokio
Yokohama
Senator Elihu Root Wins 1912 Nobel Peace Prize
Senator Elihu Root of New York is awarded the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward international peace. The committee highlights his pacification efforts in the Philippines and Cuba and his role in managing the American Japanese dispute.
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Elihu Root
New York
Root
Philippines
Cuba
President's Niece Opens in Montreal
The opening of Omar the Tentmaker in Montreal features Mrs. George Howe of Columbia South Carolina, a President Wilson niece, in a key role. The production moves the premiere from New York and surprised theatergoers as producer Richard W. Tully brings the company to Canada for the first show.
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Montreal
Omar
George Howe
Columbia
S. C
Wilson
New York
Canada
City officials witness test of new Myrick park pump plant
Mayor Ori J. Sorensen and councilmen toured the new pumping station at Myrick park. The main engine delivered a smooth first test and water was sent into the city mains though pumps from the marsh were not yet ready. Water may reach the large Granddad bluff reservoir and the city by Christmas day pending final turbine readiness.
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Ori J. Sorensen
Myrick Park
Granddad Bluff
la Crosse
GOP leaders weigh no convention to rehabilitate party
Washington reports sentiment at preliminary GOP committee meetings favors no national convention next year to rehabilitate the party and calls for immediate reduction of southern non-republican representation. Two resolutions propose a special convention or immediate revision of state representation in national conventions with electors' ratification. Debate was expected to push votes late today with a plan to finish by night.
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Washington
National Republican Committee
National Committee
Illinois Progressive Leaders Deny Amalgamation Talk
Chicago dispatch reports Raymond Robins of the progressive party in Illinois told the state committee that talk of amalgamation with the Republicans is nonsense while the Republican National Committee in Washington debated Raymond Robbins returning to the field.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Washington
Raymond Robbins
Raymond Robins
Progressive Party
Illinois
Progressive State Committee
Death of John Gittens in Milwaukee Home
John Gittens aged 63 died at his residence 219 Caledonia street at 12:30 this morning from old age after a brief illness. Born in Vermont he moved to La Crescent then Milwaukee, where he worked in railroad yards until recently. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs. E. R. Van Dorn and Mrs. A. Boma and three sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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John Gittens
Caledonia Street
Mr. Gittens
Vermont
la Crescent
Gittens
Milwaukee Railroad
E. R. van Dorn
A. Boma
Smoking ban at polls sparks protest over women voters
Chicago dispatch reports Joseph Williamson challenges election rules restricting smoking for judges and clerks at polling places when women voters participate next spring. The note argues that forced abstinence for men is bad enough and questions banning women from using ointment.
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Chicago
Joseph Williamson
Election Board
Mother Aids Man Who Wished for Work in Minnesota
A Hokah woman signing as Mother sent one dollar to The Tribune to aid Thomas Parkinson, a man seeking work. The note expresses sympathy and wishes him success in finding employment and a home. The donation was handed to D. C. Dewey of the City Mission for delivery to Parkinson.
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Hokah
Minn
the Tribune
Thomas Parkinson
Parkinson
D. C. Dewey
City Mission
Torkelson v Torkelson summons in Wisconsin court
The State of Wisconsin to Albert Torkelson is ordered to appear within twenty days after service and defend the action in La Crosse County Circuit Court. If he fails, judgment will be entered as demanded in the complaint, with a copy served. Attorney J. E. Higbee of La Crosse issued the summons.
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State of Wisconsin
County of la Cresse
Oscar Torkelson
Albert Torkelson
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Peter Knapp La Crosse
Wisconsin state probate notice from La Crosse County Court announces six months for creditors to file claims against the estate of Peter Knapp. The court will inspect and adjust all claims on June 9, 1914, at 10 o’clock A M in the La Crosse Court House. George Holzhammer named administrator, with W F & A C Wolfe as attorneys.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Peter Knapp
la Crosse
George Holzhammer
Marriage Ages and Trends in Wisconsin 1913
Statistics from La Crosse show most men wed between ages 20 and 28 while women peak at 18 to 25. Records include a 66 year old bride and a 75 year old groom, with many marriages where the husband is older by one to two years and some cases of wives older than husbands.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Mystery of Baby Girl's Body Solved by Arrest
Police arrest Alonzo Allen of 327 South Third Street after he confesses to being the father of a stillborn baby girl found atop a boathouse under the wagon bridge. He says he attempted burial without expense and discarded the box over the bridge after drinking. The body was found by Joseph Spears, a boat liveryman, and Allen is held pending district attorney action.
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Alonzo Allen
South Third Street
Minnesota
Joseph Spears
Allen
Central Police Station
Twelve-Hour Day for Working Horse Approved
Kansas City moves to limit horse work hours with a twelve hour day rule. The Humane Society spearheads the campaign as the city council’s upper chamber passes the ordinance.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Humane Society
Wisconsin Witness Seeks Help In Fight Against Misbranding
The speaker plans to testify in March in Wisconsin as an expert against mislabeling and fraud by the Corn Products and related firms. He cites court battles over glucose labeled as corn syrup, the influence of industry on decisions, and calls for strong action against fake patent medicines and deceptive claims.
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Corn Products Company
Standard Oil Trust
Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
Roosevelt
Beford
Mr. Wiley
J. Q. Emery
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Agriculture
Emery
Wiley
Prohibition and Public Health Urgency Highlighted
The speaker argues that while tariffs currency and Huerta dominate the national agenda, the most crucial issue is promoting long and healthy life for every citizen. He asserts abolishing patent medicines and alcohol harms would surpass any economic or foreign policy gains.
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Mexico
Wisconsin Circuit Court summons for Bert Cole
State of Wisconsin in La Crosse County issues a summons to Bert Cole in a divorce-style action. Christina Cole sues Bert Cole. defendant must answer within twenty days of service or a default judgment will be entered. Mahoney & Schubert, La Crosse, Wis., represent plaintiff.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Christina Cole
Bert Cole
Mahoney & Schubert
P. O
la Crosse
la Cross County
Wis
Scotland Holds 3.5 Million Acres as Game Preserves
Scotland maintains more than 3.5 million acres for game preserves and hunting grounds. The expansive land area reflects longstanding conservation and sporting traditions across the nation.
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Scotland
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