Ute Indians Fortify Colorado Mountains Defy Sheriff
Five Ute bands amounting to about fifty Indians resist Monte County Sheriff and Indian Agent Spear sixty miles from the reservation in southern Colorado. They fortify in the mountains near Big Rabbit territory after a clash over a Mexican sheepherder. The tribe vows to fight to death rather than surrender Big Rabbit. they are armed with repeating rifles and well supplied. The incident began when Joseph Vichel, a Mexican sheepherder, barred Indian hunters from camping near his road, sparked a confrontation in which Vichel was wounded and an attacker was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Monte County
Speare
Big Rabbit
Big Rabbe County
Colorado
Joseph Vichel
Troops Seize Buffalo River Railroad Pier
Federal troops from Company E of the Twenty-ninth Infantry stationed at Fort Porter occupy the North pier at Buffalo by order of the War Department. The government claims the railroad held 15 feet of frontage on government land and was ordered to vacate. Secretary Stimson acted on Attorney General Wickersham's suggestion amid long-standing doubts over Lackawanna rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
War Department
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Fort Porter
Buffalo River
Washington
Stimson
Wickersham
Lackawanna
Turkey to convene national assembly over Balkan crisis
Constantinople reports the government will convene the national assembly Tuesday to review the Balkan situation. A recent clash on Turkish warships wounded 15 officers amid a dispute over fighting Greeks. A manifesto by The Women of Turkey urged sinking ships, prompting further strain. London notes concessions may follow, with Balkan delegates in London skeptical of a flat Turkish reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
National Assembly
Balkan
Dar-danelles
Turkey
London
Hill Likely to Testify on Bank Consolidation
James J. Hill agrees to testify before the Pujo committee in Washington regarding the consolidation of the first and second national banks in St. Paul and related Duluth election matters. A tentative date of January 24 is set for his appearance as the house money trust investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
James J. Hill
House Money Trust
Pujo
Washington
Hill
Congressional Committee
St. Paul
Duluth
Irish Home Rule Bill Moves to Lords After Commons Victory
The Irish Home Rule Bill cleared the Commons with the government’s standard majority of 110 and is now awaiting a second reading in the Lords. The reporting notes bankers in Minneapolis and the board of directors, reflecting broader financial and political interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Garment Workers Rebel After Settlement Talks
In New York the announced settlement to end the garment dress and shirtwaist strike promised 37 000 workers back to work. Workers at two ratification meetings rejected the terms, showing only half hearted acceptance. the protocol covers 129 shops and about 30 000 operatives with only about half expected to return. Even if all return, over 100 000 workers remain on strike in other garment branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packers In Combine Alleged in Missouri Supreme Court Opinion
Special Commissioner Daniel Dillon filed an opinion with the Missouri Supreme Court alleging a price fixing and competition-restricting pact among major national packing companies. The document outlines an agreement aimed at limiting free competition across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Daniel Dillon
Kansas City Man Found Guilty in 1912 Mail Car Robbery
Wells Lounsbery, formerly of Medford Oregon, convicted by a federal jury of robbing a mail car near Lawrence Kansas on August 22 1912 and given a prison term of seven and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Wells Lounsberry
Medford
Ore
Lawrence
Political shifting rattles Olympia session and lobby
In Olympia on January 20 1913 the old guard splits with the Progressives weakening the alliance. The House passed hires for two lawyers at 1000 dollars each and a six day junketing trip costing about 8500 dollars while the Senate stalled both measures. Several How Whatcom County members voted for and against these actions. Dunning and Falkner pushed ethics and governance resolutions and the capitol commission seeks 1000000 for completing the Temple of Justice after a prior 300000 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Washington
Old Guard
Sims-Davis-Hughes
House
Senate
Whatcom County
Hughes
Against
Axtell
Dunning
Falkner
Whatcom Couty
Washington Fruit Crops Grow Vast Acreage and Value
The 1912 Washington fruit industry expanded to 275,557 acres with an estimated orchard value of $165,334,200. Apples comprise 217,840 acres, pears 13,279, peaches 17,072, plums 10,927, cherries 6,104, and apricots and related fruits 1,635 acres, as reported by the state commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S
State of
Washington
F. A. Huntley
Governor Lister’s State Government Plan Outlined
The governor calls for strict economy and reform in state operations. He backs a presidential primary, direct US Senate election, nonpartisan county officials, and a lighter ballot. He proposes trimming agencies, replacing the state board of control, and using convict labor for roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
State University
Washington State College
State Board of Control
State Tax Commission
Lister
Commonwealth
of Washington
Ake
Progressive Party in Washington Rallies for Course
The Seattle report notes a large Progressive Party conference with hundreds of delegates from across Washington. They pledge no alliance with old parties, vow to fight for their platform, and announce plans for immediate county organization. Members are urged to enroll and donate 1.06 dollars annually. The event ends with a vote to adopt The Battle Hymn of the Republic as the state party hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Progressive Party
Washington
State Central Committee
Progressive Mass Conference
Moose Hall
Rathskeller
Govnor Teats
Tacoma
Committee On
Charley’s Aunt and school debates mark February events
School notes announce Charley’s Aunt at Jamieson’s Opera House on February 7 and a junior contest February 12 with a silver plate prize. Debates Feb 21 vs Blaine on federal rail oversight and Feb 28 vs Mt Vernon on the state question feature teams led by Edna McKinnon with partners Breckenridge Erz. Lynden’s victory could push for a state championship and a $50 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
John Breckenridge
Edna McKinnon
Mt. Vernon
Agatha Erz
Lynden
Brothers in Coal Business Split Paths in Faith and Trade
Two brothers ran a coal business in the town. One joined the church and pursued a life of faith, while the other continued weighing coal at the scales, keeping strict records of shipments and cargo.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ged Utes
Secretary of War
Galls National Assembly
Empire Builder
Minneapolis
Garment Workers
Lounsberry
Mra. Axtell
Last Wek
Duhning
State Capitol Commission
Temple of Justice
Tribune
Fisheries Department
Wenatchee
San Diego Exposition
Tax Commission
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Union
Rae
the Tribune
Stgares
Will Wallace
Cheney
Board of Control
Boards of Regents
Board of Managers of State Reformatory
Industrial Insurance Commission
Office of Inspector of Commission
Department of Commissioner of Agriculture and Inspection
Charley
Jamieson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!