President urges quick action to curb Colorado River crisis
President asks Congress to authorize rapid measures possibly costing about two million dollars to restore the Colorado River to its former channel and protect Imperial Valley California from overflow. He cites California Development Company schemes and misrepresentations by promoters as part of the controversy and names Mexico and Southern Pacific as key factors.
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Washington
Congress
Colorado
Mexico
Imperial Valley
California
Southern Pacific Company
Flint
Senate
House of Representatives
Salton Sink
Colorado River
San Diego County
Cal
Gulf of California
Republic of Mexico
United States
Salton
California Development Company
New Jersey Corporation
Pinehurst Special Dining and Pullman Service Ad
Daily except Sunday Pinehurst special train from 271 Broadway offers Southern Ry dining and Pullman service with morning arrival at Pinehurst. Offices listed at 271 Broadway and 1,200 Broadway.
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Pinehurst
Southern Ry
Broadway
Strike Leaders Shot In Mexican Labor Riots
Reports from the Orizaba strike district say 5 562 of 7 033 workers have returned to duty. Seven ringleaders including Rafael Moreni and Manuel Juares were executed at dawn in the ruins while thousands watched. Later a worker was shot during a disruptive attempt to re-enter the mill.
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City OF
Mexico
Orizaba
Rafel Moreni
Manuel Juares
Santa Risa
Rio Blanco
Nogales
M. Garcia
Plot To Kidnap Taylor Sparks Political Plot in Indiana
Ex Governor Williams Taylor, living in Indianapolis while under indictment for Goebel murder involvement, faces alleged Socialist plot to kidnap him and hand him to Kentucky authorities. The Appeal to Reason offers 1000 dollars for the kidnapping. Taylor defers comment, citing a delicate position.
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New York Times
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Williams
Taylor
Goebel
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Idaho
Supreme Court
Reason
Three-Cent Fare Debuts In Cleveland Street Cars
Thousands ride for 3 cents after a thirty day armistice between new and old companies. City and railway negotiations point to a permanent 3-cent fare with universal transfers within thirty days. An orange car carried passengers including Mayor Johnson at 5:30 A M amid cheers.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Ohio
Lowfare
Denison Avenue
Policyholders to sue over New York Life surplus
Richmond Kentucky policy holders of New York Life Insurance Company plan to sue to attack the surplus fund on the basis the company is mutual. They seek a share proportional to their policies. A local settlement on a fallen policy was lower than past settlements. Insurance Commissioner Prewitt has been asked for guidance.
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New York Times
Lexington
New York Life Insurance Company
Richmond
Prewitt
Tramp Identified as Swedish Nobleman Heir in Findlay
Judge Gosta Hulelius of Stockholm identifies a long dead man found in Findlay as Albert Crondhjim, Swedish nobleman and sole heir to a large fortune. Crondhjim allegedly wandered the United States as a tramp before returning to claim his title and wealth. An effort will be made to repatriate the body to Stockholm.
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Findlay
Ohio
Gosta Hulelius
Stockholm
Sweden
Albert Crondhjlm
Crondhjim
United States
Hublius
Southern's Palm Limited Train Advertisement
Daily service daily except Sunday. Southern Railway high class train to West Florida with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars to Aiken Augusta Summerville and Charleston. Offices at 271 Broadway and 1200 Broadway.
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Southern
Southern Railway
Florida
Aiken & Augusta
Summerville
Chartlestem N. Y
Broadway
Trains South Atlantic Coast Line Ad
Florida Information Bureau promotes two great trains to the South via Broadway corner 30th Street highlighting Atlantic Coast Line Railroad service and connections with lines to Florida destinations.
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Florida Information Bureau
Broadway
Cor
30Th St
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Oliver and Bangs Low Bid Wins Panama Canal Contract
Washington January bids opened for the Panama Canal with Oliver and Anson M. Bangs as the lowest bidder at 6.75 percent of government expenditures. Major rivals included George Pierce & Co at 7.19 percent and McArthur-Gillespie with 12.4 percent. The piece profiles Oliver a forthright contractor worth millions and Bangs a Soo Canal veteran, detailing contract terms, supervision, and wage rules as the government prepares to grant the award.
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New York Times
Washington
W. J. Oliver
Panama Canal
Oliver
Anson M. Bangs
George Pierce & Co
New York
Isthmian Canal
Morgan
Nicaragua
Hanna
Roosevelt
Poultney Bigelow
Fayetteville
N. Y
New York City
Eli Tv. Bangs
Bangs & Gaynor
Delaware
Bangs
Soo Canal
Buffalo
Shonts
Department of Materials and Supplies
Panama Railroad
Williams Still Leader in Washington Political Shakeup
The anti Williams airship, formed by House Democrats, made noise yesterday but collapsed today. Champ Clark denies candidacy, Burleson pledges support for Williams, and a small group of anti Williams members mutter of plans while avoiding specifics. Williams denies any conference with Clark and calls reports false.
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New York Times
Washington
House
Champ Clark
Williams
Burleson
Texas
Clark
New Electric Lamp Promises Major Lighting Advance
Prof H C Parker of Columbia University and W G Clark unveil a new electric lamp using a helion filament. Claimed to be 45 times more efficient than carbon lamps, it lasts about twice as long and runs on less current. Lamps burned 485 to 1,270 hours in tests and show bright white light at higher currents. The helion lamp withstands overcharge without breaking, a noted advantage.
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H. C. Parker
Columbia University
W. G. Clark
Root to Visit Ottawa to Meet Governor General Grey
London reports confirm Secretary Root will visit Ottawa to meet Earl Grey in a courtesy call. Officials and press anticipate improved U S Canada relations and a chance to smooth long pending disputes including sealing and Newfoundland fisheries. The visit may pave the way for a broader settlement between the two nations.
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London
Root
Canada
Earl Grey
Ottawa
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Western railroads grant wage increase to engineers
Negotiations led by Chief W B Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and railroad executives grant engineers across Western lines higher pay. About 18 000 engineers receive raises, including 5 cents extra on 160 mile passenger runs and 8 to 12 cents per hundred miles on freight. Switch engineers gain 50 to 75 cents for a 12 hour day. Also ends contention for reduced hours and overtime pay. Further minor details remain to be settled.
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Chicago
Western
Cailroads
W. 8. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Auther
Western Railroad
Syracuse Raises Wages for City Employes
The Syracuse Board of Estimate and Apportionment votes to raise wages for city employes due to rising living costs. About 600 to 1,000 workers gain from 7 to 10 percent, including women teachers, firemen, policemen, garbage and ash lifters, and unskilled laborers.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Jockey to U. S. Senator An Indian's Achievement
Congress returns Curtis of Kansas to the Senate as the first Native American in the upper house. The self-made Kaw Indian draws on a varied past from peanut stands to law study and eight straight House wins. He gains respect of the Kaw tribe and is noted for Indian Affairs work including the Curtis act on tribal allotment.
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New York Times
Washington
Charles Curtis
Kansas
United States Senate
Curtis
Shawnee County
Kan
North Topeka
Charley Curtis
Topeka
Case
Committee On
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas City
Tey
Floods menace Pittsburg as rivers rise rapidly
A heavy rain spurs rapid river rises in the Ohio Monongahela Allegheny and Youghiogheny systems threatening Pittsburg. Forecaster Pendywitt warns of a 22 foot stage by tomorrow with 18 feet flooding lowlands and downtown streets. Wells fail in Warren as city water is condemned after sewage analysis.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
Monongahela
Allegheny
Youghiogheny
Vermen
United States
Pendywitt
Warren
Penn
E A Perkins Killed by Gas in Brooklyn Home
Edward A. Perkins age 40 treasurer of Perkins Soap Manufacturing Co was found dead in a gas filled room at 188 Columbia Heights Brooklyn. A maid smelled gas at 9 pm after he returned about 4 pm and Policeman Moon forced entry. Death ruled accidental as stove gas cock likely left on. He headed Elgin Manufacturing Co and left a daughter and stock certificates in Alice J Perkins.
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Edward A. Perkins
Perkins Soap Manufacturing Company
Peter A. Wallis
Columbia Heights
Brooklyn
Mr. Perkins
Moon
Adams Street
Perkins
Alice J. Perkins
Elgin Manufacturing Company
Seaboard Florida Limited Electric Service Schedule
Seaboard Florida Ltd operates an electric lighted service from Lv N at 12 25 noon to arrive St Augustine at 2 50 PM. Offices located at 1 183 Broadway.
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Florida
Seaboard Florida Ltd
Broadway
Savannah Line Promises Low Excursion Rates South
Savannah Line advertises low excursion rates to all points South with perfect service and contact by phone 3595 Spring. The brief notice markets travel options and emphasizes reliable service from the carrier.
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Savannah
Trial bottle 10c advertised for AE Snee and Teles
An old advertisement notes a trial bottle offered at 10 cents for AE Snee and Teles products. the fragment references external reach and promotional copy.
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Gunson
New York to Summerville Charleston Aiken and Augusta Train Line
A fragmentary OCR note lists travel route points from New York to Summerville Charleston Aiken and Augusta, mentioning Southern's Palm Limit and office addresses at Broadway. The text is incomplete but indicates a transportation or routing reference across multiple Southern region locations.
Rockefeller Gift Aims to Endow Louisville University
The Evening Post reports John D. Rockefeller will donate 2 million dollars for a Louisville university endowment if similar funds are raised. A plan envisions the University of Louisville joining Baptist and Methodist universities with city property from the House of Refuge as the site. The Methodist Church has 250 thousand, the Baptist Church 260 thousand, and Louisville pledges exceed 200 thousand.
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Louisville
The
Evening Post
John D. Rockefeller
University
University of Louisville
Baptist
Methodist Churches
House of Refuge
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Harriman Inquiry May Extend to West Coast Cities
The investigation into the Harriman road coalition could extend to Portland Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles though no final decision has been made. An inquiry has been announced for Seattle with City Commissioner Lane proceeding.
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Washington
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Lane
Rutherford leaves McGill for Manchester chair
Montreal date Jan 12 reports McGill University will lose Prof Ernest Rutherford MacDonald Professor of Physics since 1898 who resigns to take a chair at Victoria University Manchester England He is renowned for radium research and wireless work and is the third McGill professor to join Manchester joining Callender and Nicholson.
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New York Times
Montreal
McGill University
Ernest Rutherford MacDonald
Victoria University
Manchester
England
Rutherford
McGill
Prof
Callender
Nicholson
Senator Piles to receive half the Sullivan estate
Judge Griffin awards United States Senator S H Piles one half of the residue of the John Sullivan will estate. Estimated value not less than 90000 dollars. Deeds to Samuel H Piles direct from two successful heirs for his assistance and attorney services in the case.
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Seattle
Wash
Arthur E. Griffin
John Sullivan
United States
S.H. Piles
Samuel H. Piles
Ex-Judge Tanner Suspended by Oregon Supreme Court
The Oregon Supreme Court suspended ex-Judge H. Tanner from practicing law for ninety days for unprofessional conduct. The ruling cites false sworn statements about relations with late U.S. Senator John H. Mitchell, Tanner's former law partner, with mitigating factors noted by the court.
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Salem
Ore
Supreme Court of Oregon
H. Tanner
United States
John H. Mitchell
Safe rubbers blow open Post Office in Highland Falls
In Highland Falls New York the Post Office safe was blown open early today and 2500 dollars in stamps and money taken. Entry was gained by sawing out the front door lock. Residents saw four men involved in the crime.
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Highland Falls
N. Y
Governor Warner Sworn In Bed For Second Term
Gov. Frederick M. Warner was sworn in for a second term in Farmington while confined to his bed at home after a two week bout with influenza and threat of pneumonia. The ceremony had few witnesses and aimed to limit formality. He may travel South once doctors approve.
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Detroit
Frederick M. Warner
Farmington
Army's Straightest Shots at Fort Dade
The One Hundred and Eleventh Company of coast artillery at Fort Dade Florida has an unprecedented record with all 101 men qualifying as first class gunners. The unit is commanded by Capt. J C Brown.
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Washington
Coast Artillery
Fort Dade
Fla
J.C. Brown
Spear Thrust in Eye Berths Dufriche in Opera Rehearsal
Eugène Dufriche renowned baritone of the Metropolitan Opera and stage director for French and Italian operas narrowly escaped permanent eye injury after a spear pierced his eyelid during a fourth act ballet in L Africana. He left rehearsal for treatment, returned to perform in Meyerbeer the same week.
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Eugéne Dufriche
Metropolitan Opera House
Atre
A Famous Train Announcement Captures Line Run
A fragment notes a famous train schedule with a time marked 9 25 and line reference near a corner. The scant readable text suggests a rail line moment or featured service, but details are limited.
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Cor
Harriman Moves to Check Atchison Rival Railways
The article reports Edward H Harriman orchestrating a merger that blocks Atchison interests from entering Northern California. The San Francisco North Western Railway is formed with Southern Pacific links, merging Atchison lines north of San Francisco and actions tied to lumber traffic in Humboldt and Mendocino counties. The deal centers on control by Harriman allies over Atchison stock and board seats, shaping California rail competition.
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Edward H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Atchison Road
California
Atchison
Southern Pacific
Wall Street
San Francisco
Humboldt
Mendocino
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco & Northwestern
California Northwestern
Union Pacific
E. H. Harriman
H. H. Rogers
H. C. Frick
Atchison Board
Harriman
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé
Ripley
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
United States
Pacific Coast
del Norte
Eureka
Portland
Eel River
San Francisco & Northwestern Railway
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Augusta
Palm
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