Federal inquiry opens on copper strike in Hancock Michigan
A House mining subcommittee began hearings in Hancock Michigan to probe mining conditions in the copper country. O N Hilton for the Western Federation of Miners testified of brutal conditions and low pay while company counsel argued workers were organized for strikes.
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Western Federation
Hancock, Mich
Representaives Taylor
Colorado
Casey
Pennsylvania
Howell
Utah
House
Taylor
O. N. Hilton
Western Federation of Miners
Allan F. Reese
Hilton
Edison to Turn 67 With No Public Plans
West Orange New Jersey born February 11 1847 Thomas A Edison will be 67 tomorrow. No special plans have been made by Edison or his family to mark the birthday. Run On Bank Forces Suspension In Enterprise Mississippi Bank of Enterprise did not open February 9 bank president F C Voorhees blamed an unexplained run. Depositors will be paid in full. Capital is 15000.
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Reese
Hilton
Western Federation of Miners
Laobor
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Enterprise
Miss
Bank of Enterprise
F. C. Voorhees
National Corn Show Opens in Dallas for Two Weeks
Dallas Texas February 10 East and West North and South join in displays of cereal and other farm crops at the National Corn Exposition opening today for a two week run. The event is the largest and most representative of its kind in the United States with extensive irrigation and dry farming exhibits and daily lectures by Department of Agriculture representatives and college experts.
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Dallas
Texas
United States
Utah
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Monroes Revival Grows As 98 Added At First Baptist
Dr King of North Carolina leads ongoing revival at Monroe First Baptist Church. Ten new members joined last night bringing total to 98 since meetings began. The evangelist preaches against sin from Samson’s story with emphasis on righteous living and moral accountability.
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Monroe
First Baptist Church
F. B. King
North Carolina
F. H. Farrington
Dr. King
King
Samson
Wade
Suffragettes Searched At Opening Of House Of Commons
Police and soldiers conducted an extensive search for suffragettes at the opening of the House of Commons. Electric torches replaced traditional lanterns as officers checked nooks and corners while members queued to secure seats for the debut.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Parish and City Court Records and Filings
Civil cases listed include Schwartz Bros. Co. versus FE Braswell and various property actions such as chattel mortgage by Elmore Chambers to Meye Bros and land sales by P. A. Edelin to T. H. Matthews. fines include Elise Johnson for displaying a dangerous weapon.
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Elmore Chambers
Meye, Bros., Ltd
M. C. Austin
P. A. Edelin
T. H. Matthews
Hi. A. Breard
G. A. Dooley
J. W. Griggs
Millsaps & Co., Ltd
W. H. Shipp
Bell Mfg., Co., Ltd
Senate approves fish cultural station in Louisiana
Washington action authorizes creation of a fish cultural station in Louisiana as part of ongoing efforts to expand aquaculture support and research. The approval comes in the Senate on February 19.
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Washington
The
Senate
Louisiana
Died Last Night Ouachita Parish Capt John E Morris
Capt John E Morris longtime Ouachita Parish resident died at 10 PM at his son in law and daughter’s home in West Monroe He was 83 years old and had been in poor health for months Survived by three daughters and two sons funeral held at the Faulk home with interment in the city cemetery He was a former cotton yard supervisor a West Monroe Methodist Sunday School superintendent and a Confederate veteran
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John E. Morris
Ouachita Parish
N. Faulk
West Monroe
Capt. Morris
W. K. Duncan
Ruston
FE. ° Y. Faulk
R. L. Rinehart
W. L. Morris
Capt
J. Ernest Morris
United States Army
San Francisco
E. N. Faulk
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Japanese mob repulsed by police at parliament attack
In Tokyo on February 10 a mob stormed the Diet gates after a mass meeting urged impeaching the cabinet over graft charges. Police drove back the rioters, injuries reported as entrance gates were breached amid a vote of confidence in the government.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Collision in air kills one aviator in Germany
A mid air collision over the aero drome at Johannisthal Germany on February 10 left one German aviator dead and two others seriously injured. An experienced pilot and a passenger were at 100 feet when a pupil on his first independent flight crashed into the aircraft. The pupil was killed.
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Associated Press
Johannisthal
Germany
Alfred Sam Duped Black People
A clipped report notes a disturbing scheme targeting Black individuals. Details describe exploitation and manipulation of vulnerable communities by an unnamed party, with emphasis on the urgent need for awareness and protection.
Panama Canal Tolls Discussion at Democratic Caucus
The article notes a Feb 16 New York report of a Panama Canal tolls topic to be raised at a Democratic caucus with President Wilson opposing the current law and Senator Stone voicing views. It also covers a sensational claim of a shipload of Oklahoma Black people awaiting Alfred Sam who allegedly promises a new African utopia, with more migrants reported from Galveston and Boston. Sam, who allegedly posed as an African chief, could not be found.
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Democratic Party
Wilson
Stone
Associated Press
New York
Oklahoma
Alfred Sam
Africa
Gelveston
Boston
Sam
Texas
Mississippi
Negroes Await Word to Sail for Gold Coast
Between five and seven hundred negros in Weleetka and Ola wait for instructions to go to Galveston and then to the Gold Coast of Africa. Alfred Sam, the so-called colonizer, is missing in New York, causing consternation after he took $65,000 to $75,000 and charged $5 for transport to Galveston.
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Weleetka, Ola
Galveston
Gold Coast
Africa
Alfred Sam
New York
Sam
Democratic Caucus to Study Panama Toll Exemption
Washington February 10 a Democratic Senate caucus will consider the Panama canal toll exemption for American coastwise ships favored by President Wilson. Senator Stone of Missouri, sidelined by illness, sent a letter to Senate Caucus Chairman Kern calling the platform’s toll pledge a joker and arguing for reversing the exemption in honor and good faith.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Baltimore
Congress
Senator Stone
Missouri
Kern
Senate Democratic Caucus
Stone
Debate Over Baltimore Platform Policy And Delayed Action
A speaker argues that the nation cannot honorably enforce the Baltimore platform immediately. If convinced a plan cannot be followed in good faith, they favor declaring a contrary course and delaying enforcement. The speaker supports temporarily exempting coastwise vessels from tolls and prefers direct, open action over evasive excuses.
International Master Painters Convene in Indianapolis
The thirtieth annual convention of the International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators of the United States and Canada opens in Indianapolis with large delegate attendance. President John M. Stiles of Chicago presides and outlines a session running through Saturday. Topics include occupational diseases arbitration labor disputes and various trade papers from William C. Clark Winnipeg Ernest J. Linington Toronto A. M. McKenzie Hamilton Ont August Hess Detroit and J. Q. Smither Kansas City.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators
United States
Canada
John M. Stiles
Chicago
William C. Clark
Winnipeg
Ernest J. Linington
Toronto
A. M. McKenzie
Hamilton
Ont
August Hess
Detroit
J. Q. Smither
Kansas City
Burglars Break Safe at Local Plumbing Shop
For the second time in months, burglars forced the back door of Mr. C. L. Thomas's plumbing shop on North Third street and cracked the iron safe with a sledge hammer and cold chisel, stealing about $15. No arrests are anticipated as no clues exist. City Marshal Biggar has awarded a contract to Mauser for a Riverside Addition bunga low cottage on L street. Mrs. Henry Blanks had an appendicitis operation at St Francis Sanitarium this morning.
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William J. Richard
Union of the Western Federation
Rickard
Mr. Tilton
C. L. Thomas
North Third Street
Hugh Biggar
Mauser
L Street
Riverside Addition
Henry Blanks
St Francis Sanitarium
Normal School basketball season shows wins and losses
Natchitoches February 9 The Normal School basketball boys beat Centenary but lost to Shreveport Athletic Club. The girls defeated Evergreen High and Bunkie High. Charles K Payne began as instructor February 2. Judge C V Porter spoke on the law to Contemporary Life Club. Measles under control with only one new case in two days. Electra Literary Society held an open meeting, and Current Sauce debuts bi weekly.
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Natchitoches
Centenary
Shreveport Athletic Club
Pineville
Normal
Evergreen High School
Bunkie High School
Charles K. Payne
C. V. Porter
Judge Porter
Phemor Brazail
Electra Literary Society
Current Sauce
Contemporary Life Club
Osborne the Chairman for New York Democratic Reorganization
Plans to reorganize New York State Democratic machinery along progressive lines were presented to President Wilson by Governor Glynn and William F. McCombs. William Church Osborne was chosen as state chairman, a move supported by both Glynn and McCombs and approved by Wilson. Details remain undisclosed as reforms focus on primary battles and leadership realignment.
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Washington
New York State
Wilson
Gly
William F. McCombs
Democratic Nations
Empire State
House of Representatives
United States Senate
William Church Osborne
Glynn
McCombs
Wison
Tumulty
McCombbs
Osborne
Democratic Party
White House
Tammany
New York City
Charles F. Murphy
Root
Senate
National League to Adopt 1905 Schedule in New York
Club owners and officials of the National League gather in New York for a largely ceremonial adjourned meeting. The main item is the adoption of the upcoming season’s playing schedule, with the American League schedule to be announced concurrently.
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New York
National League of Baseball Clubs
Europe
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Matt Huhta
Ferris
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Schwartz Bros. Co
FE. R. Braswell
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City Court
Elise Johnson
Fish Cultural Station
J. E. Morris
J. Be. Morris
New Negro
Utopta
Panama Canal
Panama
Master Painters
Pres. Wilson
New York Democracy
Gover
Nor GiYon and
William McConimbs
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