Indianapolis Streetcar Strike Forces Statewide Tension
In Indianapolis the streetcar strike sparked fears of a statewide interurban shutdown. Public opinion favored the workers as union organizers pressed for arbitration and partial integration with non unionists. Governor Ralston helped settle the latest strike with an arbitration pledge and a plan to resume service within 12 hours while avoiding further turmoil.
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Indianapolis
Nova
Indianapolio Traction & Terminal Company
Ralston
Huerta Cabinet Meeting Signals Possible Retirement
The Mexican cabinet reportedly decided Huerta should retire after a late night meeting. Friends say he will refuse to retire, while Lind and Carden allegedly clash over future policy. Carranza’s agents cheer a message of strength as Lopez de Lerma prompts a embargo shift.
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Carden
Mexico City
Huerta
Frienda
Fthlen
John Lind
Lionel Carden
Mexico
Washington
America
Jonth
Wilson
Carranza
Ing Je
England
Coal unions plan to cut Colorado coal supply
Union officials move to halt Colorado coal by curbing outside mine output. Negotiations with New Mexico operators aim to stop coal shipments to Colorado and a Wyoming visit seeks to block Wyoming mines. A nationwide pressure tactic targets companies selling coal to Colorado through their workers.
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Denver, New
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Palley Committee
Missouri
Hanaas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Harsh clashes and political shifts shape early 20th news
Governor Felker approves extradition of Harry Thaw while his legal team vows to fight through courts. Harvard beats Princeton 3 to 0 in a football clash. Indianapolis faces a looming strike impacting interurban lines. Huerta’s cabinet presses for resignation amid cabinet disputes.Britain’s Finch and Carden disagree as Indians in Mexico threaten violence. A contractor accuses Commissioner Hest of seeking influence for financial gain. Columbia defense seeks alibi proof. Official county returns show a loss for Uitithen bi and other memoires. Hermiston dairy show highlights buttering stalls as farmers expand dairying with fruit growing.
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Felker
New Hampshire
Harry Thaw
Harvard
Princeton
Indianapolis
Huerta
Finch
Carden
Mexicon
Lserveir
Hest
Defense
Columbia
George
Ster Uitithen Bi
Hermiston
Umatilla County Defeats Sterilization Measure at Polls
Umatilla county votes against sterilization of habitual criminals and sexual perverts, while endorsing other referenda. Sterilization fails by 40 votes. county attorney act passes narrowly. Workingmen's compensation and university bills show strong support. total votes cast about 2207. County canvassing board figures list specific Yes No tallies for several measures.
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Umatilla
University
University Repair Fund
Yeu
Chihuahua City Claimed Captured by Mexican Rebels
Washington reports a rumor that General Wills command and his rebel forces have captured Chihuahua city after a renewed assault. Confirmation is not yet available. The rebels launched a fresh attack following repairs from the initial assault.
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Washington
Wills
Chihuahua City
Man's Teeth Stop Bullet in Chicago Hold Up
Walter Grabowski was held up by two men near his home in Chicago when he bit and stopped a bullet with his teeth. He then knocked both assailants to the ground, routing them as the incident ended.
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Cifengs
Chicago
Walter Grabowski
Defense Seeks Alibi in Timor Murder Trial
The Columbia George defense moves to prove an alibi as the prosecution rests. Witnesses including E. L. Power and Jennie Van Pelt testified George was elsewhere during the murder window. Cross examinations questioned timing. several witnesses placed George near Bitner ranch at 2 p.m. and Pendleton later, with inconsistencies noted. Continuous coverage notes continued testimony and a return to testimony on page eight.
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Columbia George
E. L. Power
Columna George
Jennie War Pelt
Power
George
Pendleton
Timat
Bitner Ranch
Old Agency
Leo Sampson
Charlies van Pelt
James McKay
Elks
Portland
Bither Ranch
Charles Switzler
James Billy
Will M. Peterson
Andy Barnhart
Peterson
Jennie van Pelt
Peter Corbett
Wa-te-wa-nee
Timot
Felker Signs Papers Extradition Granted by NH Executive
Ten float notes that Felker signs papers as a request for extradition is granted by the New Hampshire executive. The report details an escaped prisoner case and the formal approval by state authority.
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Felker
New Hampshire Executive
Extradition of Harry Thaw Signed by New Hampshire Governor
Governor Felker signed extradition papers sending Harry K Thaw to New York on a conspiracy charge linked to his Matteawan escape. The move follows a New York county grand jury indictment. Habeas corpus proceedings in federal court may delay transfer for years, with appeals to the Supreme Court likely.
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New York County
Isabeas Cornols
Concord
XN. H
Felker
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Glynn
Agathet Thaw
Matteawan
Dix
Thaw
Matteuwan
Jerome
Aldrich
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Alleged Transactions Bring Out Charges Against Dr Best
Attorney Grousenberg for the defense in the Pellis case argued to counter prejudice against Jewish people. The judge and jury faced a lengthy deliberation with no clear verdict expected by Saturday.
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DR. Best
Kieff Rusia
Grousenberg
Pellis
Harvard Princeton football game draws thousands in Princeton
Thousands of visitors poured into Princeton for the Harvard Princeton football game. Special trains arrived every 21 minutes from New York and many more fans traveled by auto from Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and nearby cities. Harvard led 3 to 0 at halftime.
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Princeton
N. J
Harvard Princeton
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Blessed is the man who does not give offense
A brief saying notes that blessing rests on those who avoid causing offense and behave in an unusual, principled manner.
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Blessed
Indians in New Mexico threaten to kill whites
Federal Marshal Hudspeth led a posse toward Shiprock in northern New Mexico after a telegram from Agent Sheldon warned of a Navajo reservation massacre of whites on Monday if prosecutions against 11 Indians charged with riot and assault are not dropped.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Hudspeth
Shiprock
Sheldon
Mrs J P Mitchell First Lady Of New York City
John Furroy Mitchell will be the youngest mayor of New York. His wife, one of the city’s youngest first ladies, is an intellectual woman interested in ethical culture and supportive of woman suffrage though not militant. The Mitchells are not wealthy and the mayor may earn about 15900 a year.
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New York
John Furroy Mitchell
Metropolis
Mitchell
White
Mitchels
Bia
First Hermiston Dairy Show Proves Wonderful Success
Hermiston Oregon hosts the first annual dairy show on the Uma tilla project with about 100 high grade dairy cows and many blooded hogs. A parade of schoolchildren and floats highlights public interest as Mayor Skinner opens the event. Judges from Oregon Agricultural College rate Jersey and Holstein entries with prizes awarded to top animals and bleeds into community enthusiasm for the dairying industry.
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Hermiston
Umatilla
Ore
Janine
W. H. Skinner
E L. Potter
A. G
Accusations Fly Over City Water Commission Role
A physician faces serious accusations alleging misuse of his position on the City Water Commission for personal gain. He has not commented, stating he will address the matter through his attorney when appropriate.
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City Water Commission
Bufton Charges Claim Dr Best Profit From Work
L E Bufton of Jeffrey and Bufton accuses Dr James A Best, a city water commissioner, of using his office to profit from gravity water system work. He alleges Best sent and purchased horses for the reservoir job and demanded straight time, prompting threats of prosecution if not paid. Bufton refused to participate in the alleged graft and fired Best’s horses while facing pressure and inspector oversight.
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James A. Best
City Water Commission
L. E. Bufton
Jefrey & Bufton
Burton
Dr. Best
Buften
Bufton
East Oregonian
Mr. Bufton
Dr. Beast
Leyte
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