Belmont Shonts and Hedley Held in Ninth Ave Wreck Case
After a heated inquest into the December Ninth Avenue elevated railway collision, coroner Riordan charged Theodore P. Shonts Frank Hedley and other Interborough directors with culpable negligence. The jury may indict for manslaughter if the presentment stands. Bail set at 5000 each for the directors. The exoneration of motorman McMahon was noted while conductor Rolfs testified about signaling. The coroner detailed failures in safety and supervision by Hedley Shonts Fisher Belmont and other directors.
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A. Rolfs
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Mr. Hedley
August Belmont
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Edward J. Berwind
W. Leon Pepperman
F. de ¢. Sullivan
Edward R. Bacon
T. de Witt Cuyler
Edwin 8. Marston
Andrew Freedman
Horace M. Fisher
Charles B. Ludlow
Methe
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Hedley
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Fisher
Interborough
Belmont
Shoats
Wilson Explains Speech On Candidacy And Reforms
President Wilson, in Washington, says his remarks on the country’s judgment do not imply a personal bid for a second term. He stresses reforms in judicial procedure and an employment bureau, noting he may not secure federal action this session amid a crowded calendar.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
Indianapolis
Congress
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Senate
Cardinal Gibbons Assists Beggar On Street
In Baltimore on January 12 Cardinal Gibbons, approached by a professional beggar during an afternoon walk, offered a quarter after the beggar demanded money. The sergeant arrested the man for begging, but the Cardinal intervened, trying to settle the matter with a coin and a statement that the beggar was known to him.
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Train strikes car. doctor saved by daring dive
At a grade crossing near Mullica Hill New Jersey a Reading Railroad freight train struck Dr Samuel F Ashcraft Gloucester County physician driving a touring car in heavy rain The impact shattered the car and threw Dr Ashcraft clear He escaped with bruises and an elbow injury after leaping to safety in a sudden dive indicating a dramatic save by the physician The incident occurred on the Aura and Richwood Roads a few miles from town
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New York Times
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Robbery at Silberfelds Jewelry Store on Broadway
A robbery incident at 1,303 Broadway near Thirty-eighth Street ends with three masked men smashing the display and grabbing a tray of diamond rings as they fled. Witnesses, including Henry Silberfeld and a clerk, chased but could not stop the trio.
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Bomb Panic in Harlem Hits Amsterdam Avenue Flat
A bomb exploded last evening at 2519 Amsterdam Avenue corner Issth Street injuring the hallway and ground floor of a six story building. Jeb stood against Antonio Lamana's door as marble slabs shifted and stairs were wrecked. Residents including Lamana and family slept nearby while Italians and Greeks in the building fired revolvers and fled to the street before responders contained the scene.
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Shaw Coming to America for Barker Plays
English dramatist George Bernard Shaw plans a New York visit within weeks to attend the premiere of his play SP drocles and the Lion as part of Granville Barker's engagements. This would mark Shaw's first U S trip. Mrs Shaw was here last year. Ad notes Atlantic Coast Line trains from Palm Beach to Miami with daily departures.
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China Sends Gold Direct to America Creates New Money Centre
A New York financial shift sees gold imports from China, totaling at least $2.95 million, routed through Guaranty Trust Company. The first such shipments arrive in San Francisco and move toward New York, signaling a move to establish dollar exchange and position New York as a world money center beyond London.
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Berlin
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Maid Saves Mistress Life in Blood Transfusion
Mrs. Leslie O. Lynch of Valley Road White Plains was saved from a critical blood loss after an operation by a transfusion from her maid Miss Mary Ryan. Dr Jason Parker said the transfusion saved her life and Mrs Lynch is now out of danger.
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New York Times
White Plains
N. Y
Leslie O. Lynch
Valley Road
Mary Ryan
Lynch
New York
White Plains Hospital
Jason 5
Parker
Miss Ryan
Mrs. Lynch
Deaths and Havoc in the High Wind Citywide Storm
A severe northeast wind caused two deaths and numerous injuries across Manhattan and Brooklyn. A 300 pound derrick fell from 801 Third Avenue onto a moving picture house roof. a grain elevator wall collapsed in Columbia Street Brooklyn. St Pauls spire lost copper strips. Victims include James Costello and Charles Smith. three boys injured in Paterson. Weather predicts NW gale.
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William Street
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Edward Jurgeson
Jurgeson
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N. J
Plum Street
Louis Krager
Frank Carman
Louis Rose
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Wilson and Senate near compromise on nominations
Washington date reports a bipartisanship push to settle disputes over President nominees. Key cases include George Hampton for New Jersey Internal Revenue and Ewing Bland for Missouri Federal Marshal, with Missouri and New York posts also in play and moves to withdraw or reappoint contested candidates.
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Devil's Lake
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Fire destroys Antwerp oil works in major blaze
A large fire in Antwerp destroyed Van Gorpen & Co. and Martens & Co. oil works last night. Food stores and twelve cases were lost. The blaze was visible from Putten on the Dutch frontier. The cause remains unknown though a bomb drop by an aircraft is rumored but unconfirmed.
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German Diamonds Cheap Special Cable to The New York Times
A German government syndicate controlling Southwest Africa diamond fields offers 1,500,000 carats stored in Berlin to an American concern for 20 shillings per carat, down from the normal value of 40 to 44 shillings, signaling Germany's need for gold amid the crisis.
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Ex-Governor Enrolls as University of Maine Student
Ex-Gov. William T. Haines registered as a student at the University of Maine in Orono on January 12. He will study agriculture, citing failing eyesight and impaired health after years in law as reasons for turning to farming.
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William T. Haines
University of Maine
Suffragists Lose Vote in House After Ten Hours of Debate
The House rejected a constitutional amendment for national women’s suffrage by 174 to 204, missing two thirds by 78 votes. Leaders vow to push the Bristow-Mondell resolution in the Senate as suffragists stay optimistic despite the defeat.
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Arthur M. Dodge
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Wilson At Head Of Peace Movement Rumor
A Vienna newspaper reports Queen Wilhelmina of Holland the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg and the Swiss President guiding a peace effort with President Wilson. Washington officials deny any formal peace movement and Bryan says no confirmation is available from the State Department.
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Beresford Attacks Admiralty Over Formidable Loss
Lord Charles Beresford denounces the Admiralty for the loss of the battleship Formidable in the English Channel to a German submarine. He cites repeated failures to deploy torpedo boat destroyers, urged as essential against submarines, and condemns officers and men left exposed to such peril without a shot fired.
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New Palestine aid call stirs Zionist guardian questions
A Times editorial argues America may assume suzerainty over Palestine after Allied victory. It ponders future guardianship for Christian holy sites, the rise of a Zionist state, and which power France England or the United States would oversee Palestine under provisional self rule.
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Pope Demands Redress for Cardinal Arrest
Rome reports the Vatican seeks explanation and reparations from Germany over Cardinal Mercier's arrest and seizure of a papal letter. Germany may face a public protest if it refuses. commentary notes the action as violence against a church prince and awaits Germany's reply.
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Poland War News Recasts German Plans In East
West Galicia dispatch reports Hindenburg unsure of next move in Poland with raids near Rawka and Sochaczew. Germany may shift to Galicia and prepare to invade with Austria, while rumors of troops being sent to Servia are likely false.
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Serbs Refuse Peace To Austria In New Mobilization
Dispatch from Milan reports Austria-Hungary massing 300000 fresh troops for a renewed push against Servia with 60000 more en route to Sarajevo. Germany aids its ally as preparations escalate, with Rome noting undeniable evidence of new mobilization.
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