Government protection promised after mine strike violence
Charles J. Moyer alleges he was forcibly placed on a Chicago train guarded by two men after being assaulted in Hancock. He seeks government protection and settlement talks with Michigan officials and Calumet mining interests. He says a $25,000 aid fund exists but no takers yet.
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Green Bay
Wig
Charles J. Moyer
Western ‘Federation
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Channing
Mich
Scott
Hancock
Citizens’ Alliance
Waddell Mahon
Moyer
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Channing, Mich
Calumet and Hecla ‘Mining Company
Peterman
Calumet
Michigan
Mery Moyer
Tocal
Federation
Verient
London workers prosper in 1913 wage gains and strikes
London labor reports show 1,000,000 workers received wage increases totaling 1.7 million dollars weekly. There were 375 strikes involving 468,682 workers, affecting about 1088 of 10,600,000 working days in the year.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Northern New York Reports Heavy Dry Snowfall
In northern New York the heavy dry snow delighted property owners as depths ranged from five to eighteen inches. The storm spread across the state with many areas in the south and west reporting wet and melting snow.
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Albany
N. Y
Dermen
Bleigh
New York
Here
British Marines in Honduras watch Mexicans
Washington reports six hundred British marines from the cruiser Hermione land at Belize British Honduras to patrol the border with Mexico. The UK may back a revolt led by General Brito and authorities note possible aid in stopping smuggling into Mexico. General Brito was arrested in New Orleans last summer at Mexican authorities request.
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Washington
Hermoine
Belize
British Honduras
Mexico
Great
Britain
United States
Manuel” ‘Brita
John Bassett
Moore
Brito
New Orleans
Home Rule negotiations highlighted by key negotiators
The Home Rule compromise centers on F B Smith M P for the Caraca Unionists and Austin Chamberlain for the Unionists. Asquith and Haldane reportedly act for the government on the king's suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Smith
M. P
Caraca
Austin Chamberlain
Asquith
Haldane
City Thaws Frozen Water Pipes On Request
The engineering department will thaw frozen water pipes using electrical equipment after notice to city hall and payment of 5.00. If freezing is city fault, the fee is refunded. otherwise the money covers costs. Complaints with $5.00 should be taken to the treasurer's office for prompt service.
United Empire Life Insurance to seek Dominion incorporation
Ottawa December 26 introduction in the Canadian Gazette states that at the next parliament session a new company named United Empire Life Insurance Company will seek incorporation with the right to operate across the Dominion.
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Otawa
Canadian Gazette
United Empire Life Insurance Company
Dominion
Government's itinerant off on another jaunt
Ottawa reports Hon. George Foster, minister of trade and commerce, travels to London for Dominion Trade Commission sittings with aims to discuss ocean freight rates to Canada. Inquiries will proceed with evidence next month. full conclusion not expected until Canada meets next summer.
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Ottawa
George
Foster
London
Dominion Trade Commission
Canada
Express in Head On Gollison Near Gartier
Port Arthur December 27 A Go express from the east arrived seventeen hours late today after a collision with a freight near Car fler on Christmas night. Express Messenger D A Brown and J B Obrn were killed. The train wrecked both engines and the baggage car.
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Port.Arthur
Oug
Dee
Git- Express
Port Arthur
Carfler
D. A. Brown
J.B. ObIn
Herd
Snow Blankets Winnipeg as Christmas Snow Deepens
A heavy snowstorm moved through Winnipeg on December 27 delivering a white Christmas. The first flurry began at noon, and by sunset a white blanket covered the ground. By midnight snow continued, with the next morning bringing icy conditions and zero temperatures, though traffic was not heavily affected.
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Winnipeg
Ieee
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Resigns
Sofia reports Bulgarian foreign minister M. Guenadieff resigned today in a government shakeup. The unexpected move comes amid ongoing political pressure and regional tensions.
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Sofia
M. Guenadieff
Last Spike of 6 N P to Yellowhead
Sir William Mackenzie announced the last spike for the Canadian Northern line linking Toronto to Yellowhead Pass will be driven after 1913 ends. The ceremony, set for early January, will include Sir Donald Mann and other officials. Special cars will transport guests from Toronto to the site on January 2.
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Toronto
Sir William Mackenzie
Yellowhead Pass
William
Donald Manno
Iune
Vatican denies foul play in grace Rampollia death
Rome officials and close associates denied rumors of foul play in Cardinal Rampollia's death. They stated there was no plan to exhume the body as the cause of death had already been established. Rumors centered on a missing small box believed to contain private papers.
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Vatican
Ratppolli
Rome
Dee
Rampollia
Harry Lauder Begins World Tour From London
The great Scotch comedian Harry Lauder sails for New York to launch his world tour. He receives a grand send off in London as he departs, promising performances that will bring his humor to audiences abroad.
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London
Harry
Lauder
New York
Death of Hartford fire insurer executive Dewitt Sellion
Dewitt C. Sellion former president of Phoenix Fire Insurance Company died after a long illness in Hartford Connecticut. The longtime fire insurance underwriter was noted as one of the country’s oldest and best known figures in the field and served five years in St Vincent de Paul penitentiary.
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Hartford
Conn
Dewitt C. Sellion
Phoenix
Cnight
St. Vincent
de: Paul
Geronimo
Fazzart
Montreal on Verge of Business Stagnation and Epidemic
London reports that Canada’s Pacific Railway sought Austrian permission to resume activity including emigrant transport but was refused. The decision awaits the outcome of a judicial inquiry. The situation worsens as a broken intake pipe leaves hospitals without drinking water and heating.
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Montreal
London
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Jwrmlasion
Ite
Austria
Nei Efreto Presse
Holiday rail traffic climbs past year in Ottawa
Ottawa agents report passenger traffic over the C P R and G T R lines rose in the week before Christmas. The C P R operated two trains nightly from Ottawa to Toronto on Tuesday and Wednesday, with one service on Wednesday night carrying ten sleepers.
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Ottawa
GC. P. R
Toronto
Death of Winnifred Homesteader Amid Alcohol Fallout
Andrew Rudde, 23, a Winnifred area homesteader, died after falling from a wagon while returning from Medicine Hat. He and two companions had been drinking. Rudde died the day after the fall. Post-mortem results pending. inquest postponed. Rudde, from Berthold North Dakota, had lived in the area four years and homesteaded for a year. His parents are en route for the funeral.
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Andrew Rudde
Winnifred
Medicine Hat
Lawrence
Laving
Medicine Hall
Rudde
Ness
Munroe
Alness
Berthold
North Dakota
Ruddo
Montreal Water Supply Crisis Prompts Inquiry Into Intake Break
Montreal faces a citywide water shortage as the intake pipe breaks and the remaining supply dries up. Officials say a full investigation will probe prior knowledge of the old break and possible civic accountability, with repairs delaying recovery for weeks.
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Montréal
Montreal
Board of Control
Independet
Ecopathic ‘Hospital
la Marathi
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Geo. E. ‘Foster
Fredericton
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Droyinelal
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Standmala
Gollison
Gartier
N.P
Yellowhead
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Jules
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