Americans Shot by Judge Orders Sparks Mexico War Material
In San Diego and New Orleans reports detail violence and arms moves related to the Mexican conflict. An Imperial County, California, inquiry cites Mesa de Salinas judge orders of executions of three Americans. New Orleans stores rush arms to Mexico, with millions of pounds of ammunition and thousands of firearms stored across several cities. hotel fire in Minnesota leaves multiple dead and injured.
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Mexico City
O'Shaughnessy
Parker
National Palace
Huerta
Senor Mobeho
Department of Foreign Affairs
Senor Lozeno
Department of Public Works
O'Laughnessy
Washington
Tauk
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Modeno
Victoria Hasting
Wallace
San Diegs
Cal
Imperial County
Mesa Dé Salinas
Mexicali
M. Sanches
F. Valvez
A. Flores
Texarkana
Ark
Gulfport
Meridian
Vicksburg
Jackson
Miss
Labor Convention Closes After Extended Session
Delegates of the United Mine Workers leave Indianapolis after extending the meeting to night to finish business. The 1916 gathering will be in St. Louis with Kansas City a strong candidate after a second vote. St. Louis invited the miners promising welcome from the mayor, state governor, and civic groups.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
St. Louis
Kansas City
Convention Bureau of
Niece of Mrs Clark Dead in San Diego
Washington reports the death of Miss Ange Bennett Pitzer, niece of Speaker Champ Clark, noted suffragist and early Colorado voter. Burial planned in Clarksville Missouri after news reached Mrs Clark. Earthquake in Algiers described with tremors and panic near Blida and Blida orange groves.
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Washington, Fed
Champ Clark
Ange Bennett Pitzer
San Diego
Cal
Colorado
Algiers
Algeria
Blida
Allas Mountain
JAIL SENTENCE FOR LITTAUER SMUGGLING CASE
Former Congressman Lucius N Littauer and his brother William Littauer were convicted in federal court of smuggling a necklace into the United States and conspiracy. Each man received two sentences totaling six months in jail and 1,000 dollars in fines, with three months in jail plus 300 dollar fines on each count. Judge Thomas noted a shift toward jailing smugglers in the future but suspended the jail terms while keeping the fines.
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New York
Lucius N. Littauer
Gloveraville, X
William Littauer
United States
Thomas
Offenes
Ulster Concessions Tied to Home Rule Debates
Glasgow reports sweeping Ulster concessions linked to the Ireland home rule bill. A statement by Prime Minister Asquith upon Parliament’s return is expected to outline these measures. The Herald notes the timing coincides with David Lloyd George’s Glasgow visit to discuss land policy.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Ulster
Howe
Ireland
Asquith
Herald
Glenificant
David Lloyd-George
Exchequer
Hatchet Attack Ends in Wife’s Injury and Husband’s Suicide
Cincinnati report says John W. Jones, 65, an iron worker, tried to murder his wife during a breakfast quarrel on Jackson Street. He struck her with a hatchet, then jumped from his home roof to kill himself. Mrs. Jones survived seriously hurt. Jones’s body was found on the street. A recent letter indicated intent to commit a terrible deed.
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Cincinnati
John W. Jones
Jackson Street
Jail for politicians in Queens nomination case
Former Democratic boss Joseph Cassidy received one year and six months in Sing Sing plus a $1000 fine for securing a judicial nomination for ex-Congressman William Willett. Willett got a similar sentence, Lewis C. Walter Jr. drew three months and a $1000 fine. Justice Jaycux imposed the penalty in the Brooklyn Supreme Court.
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New York
Queens
Joseph Cassidy
Sing Sing
William Willett
Willett
Lewis C. Walter
Cassidy
Jaycux
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Mortally Wounded in Duel Near Waynesboro
Abram Barnes was mortally wounded at his Glen Ferny home near the Maryland border after a confrontation with Sheriff Waller and State Trooper Davies. The Barnes brothers, accused of fatally shooting Policeman Dagwall, fled into the South mountains before William Barnes surrendered as the siege began and officers returned fire.
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Waynesboro
Waller
Davies
Abram Barnes
Glen Ferny
South Mountains
Maryland
Wiliam
Dagwall
Walker
Abram
William
Suffragettes Set 2 Fires in Scottish Villages
Fires in Comrie near Perthshire, Scotland, caused heavy damage in two mansions, Abernehill Castle and House of Ross, with valuable pictures and ancient furniture destroyed. Servants extinguished the first blaze, while earlier evidence tied the attacks to suffragettes arson squads.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Perthshire
Comrie
Abernehill Castle
Ross
Abernchill Castle
Insane Slayer Sentenced for Life in German Court
Berlin reports Theodore Wagner, a schoolteacher who went mad last fall and killed fifteen people and wounded sixteen, was sentenced to life in prison asylum. Wagner murdered his wife and four children and shot twenty six villagers who attempted to capture him at Muchhaueen. The court at Heth bronn handed down the verdict.
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Berlin
Theodore Wagner
Heth
Bronn
Wagner
Gal Ture Lm
Muchhaueen
Peru President Taken Prisoner in Lima Revolt
Revolutionary forces seize President Guillermo Billinghurst after dawn fighting near the palace in Lima. General Enrano Varela dies from wounds. Dr Augusto Durand declares to organize a new government. City closed, residents frightened as rebels patrol streets. Ecuador revolt rumors grow with Guayaquil preparing to install a new government.
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Lima
Peru
Guillermo Alllinghirst
Benavides
Billing
Enrlano Varela
Department of War and Marine
Augusto Durand
Durand
Billinghurst
Hundred R Tan
San Pedro Church
Ecuador
Panama
Papublic
Guayaquil
Alfaistas
Leonidas Plaza
Quito
Eloy Alfaro
Miss Quayle to Return Home After Radium Treatment
Miss Margaret Quayle daughter of Bishop W A Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church is slowly regaining strength at Wesley hospital. Her condition prevents her from returning to Minneapolis from Baltimore where radium treatment for a knee growth was performed. Dr Dudley Jackson says she may go home after three weeks of complete rest.
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Chicago
Margaret Queyle
W. A. Quayle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Hospital
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Wilson Favors Peace Fete in London Gathering
A London telegraph from Secretary Bryan conveyed President Wilson's sympathy for a century of Anglo American peace. Premier Asawa spoke at a Maniston House meeting outlining further celebration plans. John A Stewart represented the American committee with other prominent members of the American colony present.
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London
Wilson
London Times
Bryan
Aswaa
Maniston House
John A. ‘Stewart
American Committee
Ammertsan
Ex Shah to Visit America Next Day
Mohammed Ali Mirza former Shah of Paria plans a private visit to the United States, with official visa arrangements pending as talks on travel and asylum are discussed among diplomats in New York.
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America
New York
Mohhammed Ali Mirza
Shah
Paraia
Curbon Exhanges New Yorker Urges Stock Exchange Reform
Washington February hearings before the senate committee on banking and currency examined the Owed Bill to curb unlawful stock exchange practices. Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the Pisa money trust investigating committee, urged sweeping Wall Street reorganization and incorporation under either federal or state supervision. He argued regulation without incorporation is insufficient and cited court opinions. Proponents pressed for preventing manipulation through incorporation to curb manipulation matched orders wash sales and ferocious transactions.
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Washington
Samuel Untermyer
Pisa Money: Trust
Senate Committee of Banking and
Wall Street
Untermyer
House Committee
Congress
Jail menaces Rockefeller over tax list in Ohio
Cleveland reports a jail sentence for contempt of court looms over Joan D Rockefeller if he refuses to appear before Tax Commissioners Fackler and Agnew to provide a full list of his personal property holdings for taxation in East Cleveland. Fackler notes two men will be delegated to collect details on stocks bonds and cash. The assessors claim broad powers to compel testimony under Ohio law. Rockefeller paid only 90 000 in personal property tax last year on 5 million dollars of holdings. He maintains a New York City residence and the next payment is due May 1. Stock transfers are not taxable in New York.
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Cleveland
Joan D. Rockefeller
Fackler
Agnew
Rockefeller
Ohio
New York City
New York
Armour Line Case Asked to Answer by Federal Judge
United States Attorney Wilkerson filed a petition before Federal Judge Landis to compel Frederick W. Wis vice president of the Armour car lines to answer questions before an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Ellis attorneys were given until February 12 to answer the petition and arguments likely will be made before the court on February 17. The government seeks information on relations between Armour cat linen and the packing firm Armour Co.
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Chicago
United States
Wilkerson
Landis
Frederick W. Wis
Armour Car Linés
Interstitte Commerce Commission
Ellis
Armour &. Co
Senator Bacon Ill in Washington Demands Care
Senator Bacon of Washington is confined to his hotel due to a high fever. His daughter Mrs. A B Sparks of Macon Georgia, who was summoned, is expected to reach Washington.
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Bacon Ith
Washington
Barcon
Senate Foreign Relations
A.B. Sparks
Macon
Diphtheria Cases Reported Aboard North Dakota Warship
A U S warship in New York experienced one fully developed diphtheria case and two suspected cases discovered on February 5. The affected ship, the North Dakota, was placed under quarantine.
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U. S. Warshop
New York
North
Trouble in Second District Race for Vollmer Seat
Washington D C reports mounting tension in the Second district as President Wilson backs Henry Vollmer for Congress amid Wade’s push for a presidential indorsement. Clark opens the campaign, while Kirkpatrick stays away due to advisory clashes with Wade led Democrats.
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Washington,d. C
Wilson
Henry Vollmer
Judge Wade
Vollmer
Clark
Bryan
Bull Moose
Kirkpatrick
Tudge Wade
Wade
Kirlepattik
Parole Board Now Immune To Enter Prisons
Des Moines chairman William H. Derry and state parole board members were vaccinated to enter Lori Madison penitentiary amid a smallpox scare. The health board required vaccination for entry, with no pardons exception. Earl Jones case to be heard this session, interviews set at Anamosa and Empire. likely March.
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Des Moines
William H. Derry
State Board of Parole
Lori Madison
State Board of Healtly
Fort Madison
Earl Jones
Anamosa
Empire
Women to Rule Soon at Iowa City Campus
In a campus speech Graham Taser predicts more educated women will vote than men within three years. Dr. Taylor urges stricter civil service exams requiring college education for future policemen and criticizes Chicago’s county government as a key flaw in self government. Reunion plans for University of Iowa medical college class of 1875. Marshall County reports highway spending of $58,862.31 with new concrete bridges and repairs totaling $14,469.71.
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Iowa City
United States
Graham Taser
Chicago
State University of Town
Taylors
Taylor
Towa City
University of Iowa Medical College
Marshall's
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Ash
Suspected Robber Captured in Waukon Junction
Sheriff Albert D. Larson reports Melvin Clark was captured at Waukon Junction for alleged complicity in the Du Page bank robbery that left the assistant cashier shot. Emmet county board approves purchasing a tractor for road work at a special meeting, with bids from five companies.
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Waukon
Albert. D. Larson
Melvin
Clar
Waukon Junction
Clark
du Page, I
Esthervilles
Emmet
Board of Super
Victors Tha
Meat Packing Leads In Chicago Industry Statistics
The 1910 Metropolitan Chicago district study shows slaughtering and meat packing as the dominant local industry. Chicago city and surrounding townships, including Hammond and Gary, contributed most to manufacturing value, with Chicago alone supplying over 90 percent of district employment and almost all meat packing output.
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Washington
Chicago
Department of Commerce
Cage
Central City
Berwyn
Bloom
Calumet
Cicero
Evanston
Lyden
Lyons
Maine
New Trier
Niles
Norwood Park
Oak Park
Proviso
Ridgeville
Riverside
Stickney
Orhornton
Worth
Cook County
North
Lake County
Ind
United States
Hammond
Chicago Heights
Gary
Indiana
Harbor
Ebirta
Mary Whitman jailed over alleged prank inhaled burns case
New York wife Mary Whitman remains jailed as authorities pursue charges stemming from an alleged hoax involving a muttered warning. Her husband Joe, reported asleep with mouth open and snoring, was not harmed in the incident. Officials describe the case as a controversial misunderstanding within a domestic dispute.
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New York
Mary Whitman
Joe
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