Impossible Regulations Threaten British Volunteers
London dispatch reports the war office faces a crisis as volunteers refuse to join due to meager pay and restrictive regulations. Camps and battalion parades demand high attendance, triggering indignation among regiments and calls for conscription or repeal of rules. Col. Eustace Balfour warns the force may dwindle without change while Britain awaits South Africa troop needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Han
Yeomanry
War Office
Gother
Eustace Balfour
A. J. Balfour
London Scotts
Broderick
South Africa
Acquittal of Dr Richard S Anthony in South Africa
A cable from U S Consul at Cape Town announces the acquittal and release of Dr Richard S Anthony an American citizen who had been tried for high treason and aiding the enemy in South Africa. His wife Mrs Crissle Wessels Anthony in Chicago expresses joy upon news of the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Brighton
Cape Town
Richard S. Anthony
Anthony
South Africa
Chicago
Ill
Crissle Wessels
Matthew
Hay
Coronation Tournament Attracts World Athletics In London
London reports state the coronation will feature an international athlete tournament with boxing wrestling and fencing world champions. Premises host Yale Harvard Oxford Cambridge amateurs meet notable pros Jeffries Fitzsimmons Corbett Sharkey McCoy may appear. A heavy weight boxing winner earns prize and a 1000 pound coronation belt from the National Sporting Club with soldiers from Britain and America among entrants and other nations anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Edweard Wl
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sharkey
McCoy
Yale
Harvard
Oxford
Camtridge
National Sporting Club
France
Germany
Russia
Devery Granted Writs to Reclaim Police Chief Post
William S. Devery, former New York Police Deputy Commissioner, obtained from the supreme court orders directing former Comptroller Coler, former Police Commissioner Murphy, and Civil Service Commissioner Knox to show cause why writs of mandamus should not be faced against them. The writs seek Devery’s reinstatement as chief of police and restoration of his salary after his removal a year earlier when the office was abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wiliam S. Devery
Supreme Court
Coler
Murphy
Civil Service
Knox
Devery
Deversn
Day
J. J. Caro Company to Move Headquarters to Oshkosh
Special to The Northwestern Neenan Wis Jan 11 The J J Caro company of Racine which for several years has maintained a warehouse and supply depot here will remove the con genia of the name to Oshkosh next Tuesday and that city will become headquarters of the company for This ciclong the Jocal oMos being discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenan
Wis
J. J. Caroompany
Racine
Oshkosh
Jocal oMos
Germany Receives $500000 Gold Shipment From National City
The Associated Press reports a shipment of $500,000 in gold was sent from National City to Bremen today. The transport marks a notable move in postwar trade as German reserves improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Jan
Bremen
Would Fight for Boers in South Africa
Captain L de Villers of the Boer army in New Orleans receives a letter from H C Arnold Bloomington Indiana about forming a company of young men who served in the U S army hoping to join the Boers in South Africa. De Villiers says it is impossible to transport them to Africa despite many offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
L. de Villers
H.-C. Arnold
Bloomington
Hnois
United States Army
Spain
South Africa
de Villiers
Africa
Memorial meeting for McKinley planned in House hall
A joint Senate House committee安排s a memorial for President McKinley to be held in the Hall of Representatives at noon on February 27 with Secretary Hayes to deliver an address. In Georgia Governor Candler will not issue a McKinley proclamation but urges observance of January 2 as a memorial day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Dent
McKinley
Hayes
Georgia
Avianta
Jan
Candler
Painesville Bank Closure Tied to Cleveland Trust Failure
Painesville Ohio January 11 The Peoples Bank closed as Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings of Cleveland suspended. Harley Barnes Pioneer Trust handles assignment. Bank assets and hull imes unclear. October 1 resources listed at 230649 capital stock 7,000. G G Grant says bank independent of Cleveland, with limited Cleveland securities. Everett Moore matter Cincinnati creditors to extend terms. H A Everett New York reports cooperation. S H Goff named unsecured creditors’ representative on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Painesville
Ohio
Peoples Bank
Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company
Cleveland
H. C. Brainard
C. H. Stewart
Harley Barnes
Pioneer Trust Company
G. G. Grant
Bn Securities
Cleveland Bank
Everett-Moore
Bankers’ Committee
Henry A A. Everett
New York
S H. Goff
Kilne, Carr, Tolles and Goff
Two Explosions Terrify Sault Ste. Marie Neighborhood
In Sault Ste. Marie Henry Piaunt’s home burned destroying it and sending eleven inmates fleeing through flames. Four family members burned while escaping as a ten year old boy leaped from a second story window to survive. A stormy run to raise the alarm followed a lamp explosion. In Sharon Pennsylvania a hot metal explosion in the Sharon Steel pit iron casting department injured three workers, Joseph Panine William Logan and Robert Lowe, with recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Henry Piaunt
Sharon
Sharon Steel Company
Joseph Panine
William Logan
Robert Lowe
Strikers Enjoined in Chicago Labor Dispute
In Chicago on January 0 Jadec Chetlain made permanent the temporary injunction in the case of Robert Tarrant against local lodges of the International Machinists Association and the union pickets who have patrolled the streets near him. The injunction restrains strikers from interfering with workers while holding that the workers may peacefully urge others to join their causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated
Chicago
Jadec Chetlain
Robert Tarrant
International Machinists Association
Hin Shot
Police All Powerful Imperials Crackdown Ordered
AP dispatch from St Petersberg reports General Richel, the prefect, posting police and ordering instant obedience to all orders from the patrol. Delinquent officers face punishment including three months imprisonment or fines. authorities act to quell unrest and enforce discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Petersbarg
Richel
Pune
Daughters of 1812 Holds Annual Meeting in New York
Members of the National Society of Daughters of 1812 attend the annual meeting in New York city. The event includes greetings for visiting state and war officers and marked the observance of the honor day with visits to places of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nationy Society of Daughters of 1812
New York State
Emperor William snubs visit amid German-British royal notes
Berlin reports deny that Emperor William urged the Prince of Wales to Berlin for the birthday events. The North German Gazette rejects involvement in Victoria memorials or King Edward coronation. It notes monarchs avoid foreign coronation festivities. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern will sail to New York for the launch of a new royal yacht with Prince Wilhelm of Prussia attending as imperial representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herlin
Jan
Clode
Great Britain
Prince of Wales
William
Berlin
Edward
Willa Whl
Victoria
Wyx
North Geeran
Sovereiana
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
New York
Prince Weary of
Prussia
Emperor Wiliam
NO NEGRO UNIONS IN MERIDIAN REPORTED
Meridian Mississippi January 11. Cellley of St Louis a general organizer for the American Federation of Labor was forced to halt efforts to organize black laborers into local unions He had started with whites and blacks in separate unions A warning signed by the mayor and twenty-one prominent businessmen was delivered and he was told to leave if he persisted He remarks that in Memphis Little Rock Jonesboro and Vicksburg he organized black unions without objection and that the AFL supports negro organization He plans to assist blacks in improving conditions and says he may pursue further steps to organize in Meridian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Meridian
Miss
Celliey
St. Louis
American Federation of Labor
Cellley
Ceilley
Memphis
Little Rock
Jonesboro
Vicksburg
Actor Palmer Arrested in Pittsburgh for Fugitive From Justice
Edmond Palmer, the actor held on a fugitive from justice charge from Chicago, fights removal. Chicago police seek his return for an indictment alleging larceny of a large sum. Detective L. M. Dusty from Chicago has Palmer photographed for identification before transport to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Edmond Palmer
Chicago
Illnois
Palmer
L. M. Dusty
Ohio tourists attract Soo route steamer purchase
The Algoma Central Steamship Co has bought a large passenger steamer for the Toledo to Sault Ste Marie route. It will carry 200 tons of freight and 20 passengers with cabin accommodations for two. The ship is expected to make four round trips weekly, aiming at the Ohio tourist trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Jan. U
Al~coma Central Steamship Ine
Toledo
Saute Ste Marie
Ohio
Fire in hold aboard Junima returns to dock
The Merchant's and Miner's Steamer Junima, which sailed for Boston, returned to its dock this morning with a cargo fire in the forward hold. After hours of hard work the compartment was flooded by firemen and the blaze extinguished. No details of damage are yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aBy Associated Press
Baltimore
Junima
Boston
Verdict Set Aside In Damages Case
In an eccentric court proceeding a motion filed by Aliorns Eil for the Chicago and Northerstern railroad led to the verdict against Walter Williams being set aside. A new trial was ordered after finding the damages excessive. The option offered was a new trial or remitting $10 of the damages with twenty days to comply. Damages in the case were listed as ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eircnic
Aliorns Eil
Waupaca Bowlers Win Over Local Team Friday Night
In Waupaca Friday evening the Raced Ries bowwne team fell to a Waupaca squad by eighty nine points. City representatives included J. BR, Riew J.P. Sicier, Albert Bhernay, Menard Teela, Frank Favour, Fred Sicin and Witam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ries Bowwne
Waupaca
J. BR
Riew J.P. Sicier
Albert Bhernay
Menard Teela
Frank Favour
Fred Sicin
Witam
Democratic victory in Parker Hughes case affirmed
Associated Press report from Topeka Kansas dated January 11 states the state supreme court ruled in favor of Albert Partes in the Parker Hughes dispute, upholding the Democratic candidate’s position and confirming the mayoral outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressed Trooks
Kan
Supreme Cour Today
Parker-Hughes
Johannesburg Mines Output Climbs in December
Johannesburg reports the December output of the mines at 52 557 ounces of fine gold, rising from 2 07 ounces in November, per the chait of mines. The figures reflect a stronger month and indicate a notable uptick in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Atenchtel Pree
Johannesburg
the Chait of Mines
Arbitration plan proposed to settle building strikes
New York June W Wilam J Say Matd, secretary of the Nations Asaveli Yon of DCulldos, proposes annual mediation to arbitrate disputes between individual members of building unions and employers' organizations. He now urges the unions to join a plan to reorganize with paid officers to handle labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jun
Wilam J. Say- Matd
Nations
Asaveli- Yon
Dculldos
Bavi
Lynching of Mars Mays Shocks Springfield Ky
In Springfield Kentucky a mob removed Mars Mays from jail and hanged him in the high school yard after he was accused of assaulting white girl Louin Jeans. The act occurred early Wednesday as locals coordinated quietly demanding jail keys and overpowering guards. An inquest followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Jim Mays
Sama
Cattlett
Mars
Mao
Loutn Jeans
Jose Jeans
Bin
Appeal For Life Threatens West Indies Sugar Policy
London January 1 British government faces a pivotal vote on countervailing duties for sugar. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain will present evidence that without duties the West Indian sugar industry will collapse within a year. Cabinet divisions and Brussels talks complicate the likely outcome and a January 2 decision remains secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
West Indies
United States
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Chamberlain
West Indian Islands
Brussels
Dulis
Unioniat Party
Faree
Wagner Grandniece Dies After Operation in Berlin
Fraulein Kathe Brandt, grandniece of Richard Wagner and member of Hers Canecid'e Irving Trnce Stock, arrived from Berlin to undergo an amerlitic operation in a Kielpiv hospital. She was once linked to the Weft theatre and Mehard Wageer, with ties to the Hof theatre in Westaden in 1941. Death threats linger as surgeons monitor post operative risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fraulein Kathe Brandt
Richard Wagner
Canecid
E Irving Trnce
Feriln
Amerlicitie
Kiepfiv
J. J
Fessing
Frausen Brandt
Berlin
Weft Theatre
Mehard Wageer
Th Hof
Wiestaden
John Pretent
Georgia Northern Rite Way
Hho
Whitehorse
Phveielan
Pidesck ‘Geas
Britisu Raroxet
London
Janet
Efe Aghmead-Wartlert
Gebauer Divorce Filed In Circuit Court
In circuit court this afternoon Amy Gebauer was awarded a divorce from Terry Gebauer in a Foster-Hafniz company matter. Plaintiff Bar Bowekwid Wilton represented the plaintiff. the defendant did not appear. The record cites crack charges and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Gebauer
Terry Gebauert
Foster-Hafniz Company
Spon
Sheewan
Trier
Bar
Bowekwid Wilton
Big Yankee Deal Expands American Canal Power Reach
London dispatch reports a major American push to control European water routes for cargoes via electric canals. Frank W. Hawley champions American capital securing about 1,000 miles of English and continental canals for electrified operation. Parliament may approve central power stations for two British canals as part of the venture. The plan envisions shipments from Duluth to Brussels and beyond, linking U S Atlantic ports to European inland markets. A second item notes the Newton County Tram Company selling pine lands and assets to John K. Kirby for 240000 dollars in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prean
London
Europe
United States
Frank W. Hawley
Erle Canal Traction Company
Erle
England
Carsorg
Duluth
Mann
Brussels
Bruges
Ghent
Alogne
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Tily
British Legislatura
Birmingham
Grand Junction
Leeds
Liverpool
Oxford
Bridgewater
Oakland
California
Yuba
America
Belgium
Orange
Texas
Jan. M
Newton County Tram Company
John K. Kirby
Houston
Sabine River
Wisker Released After New York Central Tunnel Crash
Engineer Jona M. Wisker, arrested after the New York Central tunnel wreck, is in better condition and may leave the Tombs today. Dr C Paulding seeks to bail him. coroner declines. Wisker released on 10000 bond from a surety company as DA Jerome and railway officials plan further testimony next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Associated Press
New York
Jona M. Wisker
Avednesdas
New York Central
Dall
C. Paulding
Law Department
Senator Depew
Wisker
Wall
Paulding
Forday
Hudson River Comany
Jerome
Baker and
Cole
Yerald
Americans Among Miners by District Color Line
Reports from the anthracite coal region show only about one fifth of miners born in the United States. In the Sixth district the American, Polish, Hungarian, English, Welsh, Irish, Balkan, and Austrian counts total revolt of nationalities, with Americans at 450 and others numbered as listed. The era also notes a strike by Japanese workers at Urton Iron works in San Francisco and the ensuing labor council actions against foreign-born workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pottaville
Padan
Elect
Weten
Hallane
SFR
San Francisco
Cal
Theatre Paix
Urton Iron Works
Chief
Fron Trades Council
Robbers Blow Open Safe at Short Villa New Jersey
For the sixth time in recent years robbers struck the Short Villa New Jersey office. They forced the outer safe with dynamite and failed to open the inner safe, securing about $1 in cash, a register stamp, and several registered letters. They used a tool box by the Lackawanna tracks to obtain a hammer and iron tool, then set off another dynamite charge on the safe door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren
New York
Dan U
Short Villa
Nu J
Dynam
Todd
Wrrelars
Lackawanna
Supreme Court upholds will of Willian C. Bissell in trust case
Vine Lincoln Neb Jan 11 The supreme court upheld Willian C Bissell s will dated four years before his death age eighty leaving 325000 in trust for the National China Uan association of Chicago a society alleged to disrupt secret societies The court found his aversion to secrecy not evidence of incapacity allowing provision for widow and nephews and nieces despite their challenge and claim of incompetence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinecoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Willian C. Bissell
National China- Uan Association of Chicago
Birwell
Tissell
Payne to assume duties as Postmaster General
Milwaukee January 11 Postmaster General Henry C Payne Mrs Payne and their niece Miss Louise Jones left Milwaukee at 11 for Washington where Payne will take over as Postmaster General. He will travel in President Earling s private car on a nonstop Chicago to Washington trip aboard the Baltimore and Ohio railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry C. Payne
Mia. Payne
Louise Jones
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Washington
Payne
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
Earling
Baltimore and Ohio
Venezuelan turmoil dominates regional news from Caracas to Curacao
Dispatches report no blast at Senior Tello Mendoza's home in Caracas while bombs elsewhere in Caracan disrupt the political scene. US Marines had already landed to guard American interests after the November uprising, with authorities claiming no gunfire against Marines. Extradition talks proceed between Chile and the United States, and Nicaragua detains General Vasquez to quell Central American unrest amid Zelaya's presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Witlemstad
Curacoa
Jan
Vaytien
Caracas
Venezuela
Tello Mendoza
Caracan
New York
McKen
Machios
Colombia
Mset
Santiago de Chili
Galveston
Texas
Chili
United States
Chillancon Srens
Central America
Managua
Nicaragua
Government of
General Vasquez
Honduras
South American Steamship Company
Tucapel
Zelaya
Schurman Sets Philippine Policy In Founders Day Address
President Schurman spoke at Founders Day, reviewing the first Philippine commission and Taft commission reports. He generally supported tariff reform for the islands, urged readjustment of suffrage, and argued Spanish knowledge should not be required while reducing property qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ithica
Schurman
Philippines
First Philippine Commission
Taft Commission
Mourning at Kaukauna for two local executives
Kaukauna Wisconsin January 11 The Union Bag and Paper company plant suspends operations in a day of mourning for two local leaders Vice President A N Perrin and Secretary Treasurer Frank Washbourn who died in the recent New York Central tunnel railroad tragedy. Both men were well known in the city and had visited socially with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaukauna
Wis
Union _ Bag and Paper company
A. N. Perrin
Frank Washturn
New York Central Tunnel
Mr. Perrin
Mr.Washbourn
Index of Today's Paper General Telegraphic News Pace 1
Front page index lists general telegraphic news and features for the day. Highlights include sporting notes, local notices, upcoming events, and portraits. Detailing sections such as markets, weather, and social notices, the page previews stories and features across the issue.
Declines To Talk On Oshkosh Grass Matting Plant
Kimll Steiger refused to reveal plans or investors for starting grass matting manufacture in Oshkosh. Visitors including L C Erbe Grantshurs and I W Jerrema St Paul toured the former Geyser works, signaling possible capital to revive plant operations after prior delays. If the deal closes it would add an important industry to Osh Kosh and nearby area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Steiger
Fremont
Wis
Mr. Bstelxer
L.C. Erbe
Grantshurs
Win. T. Wilber
Wiliam McDonald
J. E. Butz
Bowtomne
I. W. Jerrema
St Paul
Geyser Works
High Street
R. Madfillen & Co
Brelger
Tsonra
Osh Kosh
South Side Contractors Omitted From Northwestern List
Ehrenberg and Hartmann of 233 sixteenth street, active mainly on the South Side, show about 25 000 in contracts. Projects include homes for Schultzan, Deuil tle, Doman, Behling, Zimmermann, Hoesand, Kunde, Gauber, Fisher, La Budde, Herring, Ehrenberg, Chanley, and Risehke on various streets with costs ranging from 1600 to 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrenberg’ & Hartmann
Sixteenth Street
C. Schultzan
Joaseph Deuiitle
Tenth Street
Benjamin Doman
Fifteenth Street
Henry Behling
Waugoo Street
Edward Zimmerman
Thirteenth Street
J. Hoesand
Sevesth Street
Frank Kunde
Nineteenth Street
Wenzel Gauber
Fourteenth Street
Carl Fish
Twelfth Street
R. la Budde
Fred Herring
Ehrenberg
George Chanley
Risehke
Purse for Ice Yachts At Madison Regatta
Ice yachting draws strong interest on Lake Monona with races to begin this afternoon. A purse of 3800 dollars, 400 a side, is reported as funded by Fred Pabst Jr. and Charles Cuno for boats named Snowdrift and Comet. Rumors say Flying Cloud and Mark Banta Oshkosh entered but no invitations or confirmations exist and several sailors doubt their involvement. Nine boats are listed as entered with a two o'clock start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Lake Winnebago
Lake Monona
Fred Pabst Jr
Charles Cuno
Oconomowoe
Flying * Cloud
Mark Banta
Oshkosh
Flying Cloud
Yachtensen
Loving Cup for Schley to be Presented in Knoxville
Associated Press reports Knoxville will host Admiral Schley February 3 and 6 for a visit that will include the presentation of a handsome gold and silver loving cup as a memento of his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral Schley
Court action in McCalan vs Scheel in circuit court
This morning in circuit court the case James McCalan versus Charles Scheel was argued with motions to enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff and to affirm the verdict. Several witnesses and court actions followed including grant of alimony and related orders. civil outcomes included a $250 settlement for Etta Skinner and a name change for Mary Hathaway with a nominal fee and attorneys’ costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCalan
Charles Scheel
Fay Parkinson
Menatha
Misa Jennie Osiville
Madison
Meanis
Mia L. EL Stearne
He Winte Ldrary Commission
Cuems
Grace Challoner Wocay
Etta Tr. Skinner
Harvey G. Skinner
Mary FE. Hopkins
Frank Hogekins
Mary E Hathaway
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DR. Anthony
International Athletic Contests
J. 3 Case Company
Relanch Howes
Neenah
Illinois Youngs
Transporta
Ohio Bank
Police All-Powerful
Daughters OF 1812
Kaiser
King Edward
Mississippi
Algona Steamshiplince
Walter Williams
Jars
Thorounhly
Appeal For Life
Engiish
Wagner
Sargten
Gebauer Divorce
Pieree
Canis
Shismente
Ty Taluad
RAIL
Penneylvania
Rvi
H.C. Patho
Washingtom
Situarion
Vencazuela
President Schuman
Discourara
Cluts
Penns
Portralta
Kaper Authorlis
Fanes
Varce Church
W. C. Mewitt
To- Heer
Nelkosh
Appletos
Naseball
Ulate Grand Opera
Deming
Mice Welvan Rath Eilacortkh
Paar
Newe York
Kimll Steiger
South Side Contractors
Fath Susdat
Wisconsin
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