Progressives Hope for Same Candidate in Chicago
January 12 Progressive party national committee fixes June 7 convention in Chicago to coincide with Republican gathering hoping both parties may back a single presidential candidate. Forty seven of forty eight states attended as the party criticizes Wilson and calls for preparedness and mobilization. Roosevelt hailed as urging readiness. leaders warn against party amalgamation even if a shared ticket emerges.
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George W. Perkins
New York
Rockefeller Youngstown Denies Rockefller Interest Ties
In Youngstown Ohio on January 12 Fred Croxton a mediator announced that tube workers at Youngstown Sheet and Tube had voted to end their strike and accept a wage increase near ten percent, with a return to work set for Wednesday. John D Rockefeller Jr. denied AFL charges linking Rockefeller interests to a proposed steel merger and to rioting in East Youngstown. A grand jury probe continues into the riot, plant injuries, and possible instigation by any person, corporation, or foreign government, while notices raise skilled wages about three cents hourly and laborers’ pay 19 to 22 cents more per hour.
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House Military Leader Opposes New Army Scheme
House Military Leader Chairman Hay publicly opposed the admin plan for a continental army of 400 000 federal volunteers. President Wilson reportedly welcomed the plan to expand the regular army to about 141 000, while Garrison denied full knowledge of the White House discussion. Hay urged a pay bill with state soldiers on contract, arguing against enlarging the federal force.
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Illinois board studies horse flesh merits for state use
Springfield January 2 the Illinois state board of agriculture will study the properties of horse flesh following a resolution by De John Cat Robinson of Chicago a board member The board will report at the next meeting If findings favor slaughtering horses a law change may be recommended Senator Smith of the city discussed the centennial and a resolution authorized President Small to pick a committee to coordinate with the upcoming centennial committee to ensure a successful event The idea of skipping the 1918 fair was not seriously considered.
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Remedial Measures Proposed in Illinois Election Bills
Springfield Jan 12 The Illinois general assembly met in extraordinary session after Gov Dunne sent a message outlining cost saving election reforms. Bills include repealing the state primary act consolidating primary and registration days across state and Chicago. Proposals also add foot and mouth damage funding, and direct vote for national convention delegates. Proposals aim to move the state primary to April with presidential primary, or blend with April town elections. Some measures seek separate ballots for county and state candidates. Democratic Chicago legislators warn county candidates fear alignment with President Wilson current foreign policy.
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Clark County
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Macomb
Squis F. Tompkins
Joliet
William F. Burres
Urbana
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Joseph O. Tlurby
Prosecutor lays case on feared divorce motive in Mohr murder
In Providence Rot Jan Je, the state outlined to the jury the facts it expected to prove in the murder trial of Mrs Eli pheth de Mehr and two defendants Comer Vo Beet and Thar Cl Spelman. Assistant AG Abbott Phillips said Mrs Mohr incited the two men to kill her husband Dr C Franklin Mehr due to a pending divorce suit and fear he would place his money in secretary Miss Emily G Burger's name.
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New York Priest Granted 30 Day Reprieve
Hans Schmidt the New York priest sentenced to be executed at Sing Sing next Friday morning will receive a 30 day respite. Governor Whitman notified Schmidt's lawyers that the reprieve aims to give counsel time to argue that the crime was manslaughter rather than first degree murder. The defense contends the death resulted from an operation.
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New York
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Witness Ends Five Hour Cross Examination in Minneapolis
Chief state witness Charles TY Etelison faced five hours of cross examination in Minneapolis Minnesota. The testimony concerned the traffic case involving Predenehk T. Pree and his wife. Defense counsel pressed for details to test the consistency of Etelison’s account and to expose any inconsistencies raised during questioning.
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Parcel Post Bags Seized At Kirkwall
At Kirkwall 183 parcel post bags were seized from the Norwegian steamer Tongesfjord on a Bergen to New York voyage. The seizure was reported from London via Reuters Telegram, noting the bags were detained on December 4.
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Meager Handful Fighting Draft In Parliament
London reports dwindling opposition to the government's conscription bill as the Irish nationalist opposition withdraws citing Ireland not covered. John Redmond signals withdrawal while Sir Edward Carson urges Ireland be included as debate turns to the war’s sacrifices and broader unity across Ireland and Britain.
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Congress Day Highlights Economic and Policy Debates
Senator Clarke pushed a resolution to withdraw sovereignty from the Philippines and recognize an independent government. Secretary McAdoo estimated 130 million dollars in revenue from tea, sugar, and automobile taxes. Senator Newlands praised some party achievements. An agriculture information request on potash for fertilizer was adopted. Adjourned at 4:35 PM after a noon naval session and discussions on trade, cotton, and peace terms.
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Americans outraged by Mexican bandits terrorizing travelers
Washington reports a deadly raid blamed on Mexican bandits. Officials fear the incidents signify worsening violence as Villa forces reportedly surrender to the de facto government. Urgent representations to General Carranza are anticipated to demand pursuit of the attackers and measures to protect Americans and property.
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Menace Editors Face Trial for Misusing Mails
Federal court in Joplin Missouri hears opening arguments on the Menace Publishing company of Aurora and four men linked to the paper charged with sending obscene material through the mails. Key defendants include Wilbur Phelps Bruce M Phelps Marvin Brown and Theodore Walker with testimony from John H H Mathes postmaster. The government stresses acts within the mails while defense contends publications were read by others. The trial continues with jurors instructed to judge only the mailings and not beliefs.
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Austrians Take Frontier Town Lovcen Falls in Montenegro
Vienna reports Lovcen captured on the western Montenegrin frontier by Austrian forces. Berane on the Lim River also taken amid a broad assault using warships and Cattaro forts. Gas contrivances alleged. northern and eastern fronts see heavy fighting with Montenegrins retreating from Berane. British relief efforts in Mesopotamia suffer setbacks as Turkish forces outnumber Avwinter’s column. Russians push to secure Stripa river positions while French reports claim a major German attack halted in Champagne.
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Pardon Board Plans Consideration of Cases
A disjointed OCR fragment suggests the pardon board will consider cases. The text is garbled with partial names, places, and phrases that reference state proceedings and scheduling.
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Incident at stadium ends with man hospitalized after fan altercation
A report from the event describes a spectator attacked during the BAL contest. A bystander intervened and the injured man was rushed to the hospital with possible head injuries. Authorities are investigating and released a brief statement noting the victim was listed in stable condition.
Teutic Rebels Terrorize Rural County Before Police Capture
A gang of Teut bandits terrorized the countryside near Johet Tuesday until police cornered and captured them after two pitched revolver battles, ending the two hour pursuit with several arrests and no further injuries reported.
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