Frenzied finance wrecked the St Louis and San Francisco rail line
Washington reports show the Interstate Commerce Commission faulted the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad by 5 tem as part of a broader anti trust program debate in Congress. The piece covers Senate action on trust legislation, rail, strikes, and political figures including Cullen, Newlands, and Moyer.
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Washington
St. Louis
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Newlands
Nevada
Senate Committee On
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Trade Commission
Federal
Grand Jury
Chicago
Mexican Revolt and U S Rifts Deepen as Huerta Fate Discussed
The political crisis in Mexico intensifies with arrests of prominent figures including Col. Vita Alessia Robles. In Washington, President Wilson and Senate Foreign Relations Committee discuss Mexican policy, arms embargo, and looming actions. Admiral Fletcher ordered to prepare 3000 Marines if Huerta collapses.
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City of
Mexico
Huerta
Col
Vita ‘Alessia Robles
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Mexico City
Washington
John Lind
Nordic Link New Swedish American Steamship Plan
Sweden’s steamship venture aims to connect Goteborg with Boston using two 18,000-ton ships starting early 1915 with weekly sailings later. Promoters seek $2.4 million in capital from Sweden and abroad plus a government loan to challenge existing trans Atlantic lines and carry Swedish mail.
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Sweden
Douglas Jenkins
United States
Goteborg
Jenkins
W. R. Lundgren
Swedish
Finland
Russia
Norwegians accused of border plans and license votes
Novoje Vremja claims Norway seeks Russian fisheries by pressuring Lapp groups and altering boundary lines to seize Boris Gleb falls. The piece notes punitive measures against those using old naval commands amid a broader mix of Norway news including samlag elections, archives appointment, Norwegian library gifts, expo applications, and seafaring protests.
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St. Petersburg
Novoje Vremja
Boris Gleb
Samlag
Norway
Samlags
Iowa Dairy Train Tours Southern Iowa For Farmer Education
The Iowa State Dairy association completed plans with Burlington to run a special dairy train Feb 9 to Mar 1 over southern branches. Under B S Estes and J B Lamson the tour will stop in towns with local interest. Exhibits include feeds barn equipment and silos to aid small dairies, plus standard cow demonstrations and a target to hold a Swall dairy show in each community. Citizens and farmers will assist to ensure success as breeding and testing guidance is offered.
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Waterloo
Iowa State Dairy Association
Burlington ‘Railroad
Iowa
B.S. Estes
J.B. Lamson
Suni
Italy
Erie
Waterloo Mayor Refutes Dry Claim After Saloons Shut
Waterloo mayor R G Thompson responds to Lydia Larson of West Branch from the W C T U stating Waterloo is not dry. He notes legalized saloons have been closed for over a year yet alcohol use remains and may rise with habit forming drugs. He argues saloon closure did not increase drinking and cites job losses and lost license revenue.
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Waterloo
Lydia Larson
West Branch
R. , G. Thompson
Conductor Brazell Murdered in Dubuque Home
Charles Brazell a 45 year old street car conductor was found dead in his Dubuque residence with numerous wounds a ball of blood in a pool. Initial belief of accidental death gave way to murder as investigators noted a disturbed room and turned inside out pockets suggesting foul play.
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Ernest Krause
Harrison
Chicago
Krause
Huron Mountain
Mich
New Hampton Chautauqua Plans Summer Trip
Mayor F Grit and W L Turner of the State Bank joined J Paling editor of the New Hampton Tribune on a Cedar Rapids trip to promote a Chautauqua for New Hampton next summer. The reading attraction will feature Great Players in Shake Speare during the week starting about June 15.
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New Hampton Chautauqua
New Hampton
Grit
W. L. Turner
The
State Bank
J. Paling
New ‘Wampton Tribune
Cedar ‘Rapids
Shake Speare
Martin enters Strong Sheriff Race in Hardin County
Martin announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Hardin County. The field seems to include about three entrants, with Martin noted for wide acquaintance across the county.
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Town Falls
Martin
Hardin County
Mittens Distributed to Poor Children by Waterloo Repairer
George H. Wilson, a cripple who runs a repair shop in Waterloo, gave away 10 pairs of mittens to needy children. Recipients needed a written order from a crilice officer, city official, or business man to receive the aid.
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Waterloo
George H. Wilson
Former Governor to Address Employers on New Compensation Law
Warren Garét Will discuss the state industrial commissioner's plan on the new compensation law aimed at employers of labor. The address is set for January 9 and will inform on changes and expectations under the act.
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Charles H. Moyer
Copper Minera of
Michigan
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Convention of the
United Mine Workers
Samuel Gompers
Indianapolis
Warren Garét
Warren Gast
State Industrial
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Promoted By Official Ad
A Montpelier Vermont reader testifies to relief from chronic symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad asserts decades of popularity and invites letters for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. on request. The piece also notes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
So Economical Pocketbook Bag Impresses Caller
A woman extols a new shopping bag given for her birthday as economical. The bag features two compartments and multiple small pockets for change and streetcar tickets, with a narrator noting it helps speed fare payment for companions.
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Csee
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Highlights Baby Care
The Cuticura Soap and Ointment are praised for pure gentle emollients that soothe irritation redness and itching in babies. The ad claims they improve skin and hair health and outlast ordinary soaps. Free samples offered with a 32 page Skin Book and address in Boston.
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Cuticoura
Dept. L
Boston
Woman's Dictionary Project Sparks Curiosity
A hint of a forthcoming Woman's Dictionary surfaces with discussion of its scope and purpose. References to broader language work suggest ongoing efforts to expand female voices in reference books.
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Alinodis
Colorado
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Texas
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Everett
John G. Merrick
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
First Baptist Church
Nichols
Houghton, Mich
Western Federation of Miners
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Cal
Manila
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Madeline Rowbotham
Lfe
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Morris
National
Fort. Wayne
Ind
Josephine” Bremser Amend
Robert F ‘Amend
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California
Bry
Amiatic Society
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William Littauer
Gloversville
N. Y
Jackson, Mich
Michigan ‘Central
Michigan Central
Saginaw, Mich
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Cariboo
Navy” Department
Daniels
Thomas B. Howard
Howard
Caraboa Society
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Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Kid" Kenneth
Arthur Pelkey
Taft
Jnndisna
George Ade
United States Senate
B. F. Shively
Humortet
William J. McCoy
Parker, N. Y
McCoy
Charles K. Hamilton
America
J. Allen Montgomery
University of Pennsylvania
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Jerusalem
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Surabaya
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Dutch East Indies
Rudolph Martin
Berlin
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Kaiser
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Ata
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Denmark
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Uight
Stockholm
Marie
Toggerheads
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Clas
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Herjedalen
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Hedin
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Society For the Prevention
Association “of Dramatic Authors of Denmark
Barry Pett
Christiania University
Munich
Strassburg
Gotham
Oluf Bjornseth
Bergen
Fifth Avenue Public Library
Navy Department of Norway
Christiania
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W.C.T.U
Meath
Mary Gauteier
Ridge St
Montpelier, Vt
Houston
Post
Pierce
Bix
Dix
Schences Mandrake
Fran Minple
Druynava
Zeta S.american Fasal
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