Women vote fight moves through House Rules panel
National American Woman Suffrage leaders argue militant tactics are unnecessary as U S men will grant suffrage constitutionally. Anna Shaw reelected president as the group reorganizes and plans a Philadelphia parade for May 9 1914 while debates on federal action continue.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Philadelphia
W. F. Scott
New York
Legislative Committee
The
Gulden Club
House Rules Committee
House
R Johnson
Americans claim evidence of Mexican engineers at Volo hearing
Amid a string of international dispatches and local trials, the day reports Americans speaking of engineers arriving from Mexico at the Volo hearing, while other items note Villa near Chihuahua, Huerta's family in Vera Cruz, and a sensational egg burglary in Bloomington Illinois.
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Mexico
Volo
Washington
Laredo
Texas
Acapulco
Juarez
Chihuahua
Villa
Mexico City
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Changes in Baptist pastors across Illinois churches
The Illinois Baptist Bulletin lists pastorate changes effective recently. Henry Clay Miller becomes pastor of First Baptist Aurora. C E Lareau leaves Lexington for Minneapolis. George Nicholson resigns Pittsfield post for ill health retirement. Henry Johns leaves Hull for Sidney. J W Sorith moves Casey to Highland. A W Fuller resigns Galva for Chelsea Michigan. George T Holman new pastor at Lamoille First Baptist. three new pastors join Chicago churches Ravenswood Windsor Park Rogers Park.
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First Baptist Church
Lamoilie
Chicago
F. B. Neel
Piqua
St. Ravenswood
Donald Douglas
Windsor Park
A. T. Wallace
Monessen
Rogers Park
Hunters Protest for Law Change on Mississippi River Shooting
Duck hunters along the Mississippi River between Memphis and Minneapolis organize to petition the Secretary of Agriculture to modify the new federal law banning shooting on the river in that stretch. Fish and game commissioners assist in preparing the petition. A second item notes President Poincaré asking Senator Dupuy to form a new French cabinet.
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Keokuk
Mississippi River
Memphis
Minneapolis
Secretary of Agriculture
Fish and Game Commissioners
Paris
Poincaire
Dupuy
Denver Struck by Two Feet of Snow Paralyzing City
Denver, Colo. reports two feet of snow blocking all traffic and hindering pedestrians. Eleven thousand workers shovel streets as schools close and shops close early, keeping owners indoors with few customers possible.
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Denver
Colo
McLean and Fowler Plead Not Guilty in Campaign Fund Case
New York officials report A A McLean and Everett Fowler indicted yesterday for soliciting and accepting contributions from corporations to a campaign fund. McLean posted 2500 bail. Fowler pleaded not guilty and was released without bail due to an existing $5000 bond on another indictment.
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New York
A.A. McLean
Everett Fowler
McLean
Fowler
Militants threaten violence after Pankhurst arrest
London reports threats to avenge Mrs Pankhurst arrest by burning a mansion at Wemyss Bay Scotland pouring acid in mail boxes and smashing windows. Police warned of more sensational actions as Mrs Pankhurst remains jailed in Exeter and reportedly begins a hunger strike.
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London
Strikers Clash as Non-Unionists Shot in Wagon Stop
In Indianapolis two non unionists aboard a struck wagon were shot by a striker. Jacob Sonen of Chicago injured neck and may die while George Williams of Cincinnati wounded in the leg. Police cleared the crowd and arrested several.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Circuit
O'Brien
President Stricken By Grippe In White House
Washington reports the president is ill with grippe, kept in bed by his doctor. He has a fever but is responding to treatment and is expected to be up by Monday at the latest.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Mass
Washington
Grippe
Wilson Plan For Primary Stirs Party
Delegates in the Republican National Committee meet December 16 to decide on presidential primaries and party reform. A Detroit expert says the committee cannot alter national convention representation but can change how delegates are chosen under state law. A New York conference of party leaders aims for a compromise between radicals and conservatives before the election.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Congress
Cummins
Republican Party
Detroit
Mich
National Committee
Charles B. Warren
Executive Committee
New York
Panama service kills Army man
Baltimore Maryland December 5 Lieut Col onel David Du Bose Gaillard United States army who directed engineering work in the Culebra cut division of the Panama canal died in a hospital here today Gaillard had been a patient since last August suffering with a growth in the head caused by seven years of hard labor in the zone In the last two months he was coma due to pressure on brain cells Doctors did not operate as it would hasten death He was 54 years old He leaves a widow and a son Lieut D P Gaillard United States army
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Baltimore
David du Bose Gaillard
United States Army
Culebra
Panama Canal
Gaillard
Lieut
D. P. Gaillard
Officers to Enter Mine After Bandit Tonight
In Bingham Utah the Utah Apex mine where the outlaw Lopez fled after killing six men was sealed and officers cannot enter before tonight as sulfur fumes used to smoke Lopez out must clear. In Chicago a new warrant is sworn for Hanish head of the Mazdaznian cult who was convicted here of mailing improper matter.
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Bingham
Utah
Hanish
Chicago
Weather Forecast for Rock Island and Vicinity
Rain tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Winds from the north and east, 7 a.m. temperature 40, yesterday high 53, overnight low 39. No precipitation, humidity 90 percent at 7 p.m. and 100 percent at 7 a.m. Jupiter is Evening Star and Mars Mercury Venus Saturn Morning Stars. Orion's Belt rises in the east-southeast around 9 p.m.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Hunter
Orion
Crozier Backing Tavenner Plans
Washington December 5 General William Crozier chief of ordnance said under cross examination that the government could save by manufacturing ammunition in arsenals. He named Rock Island as best site due to usable storehouse buildings and noted he favored private contractor work to keep firms in business. The War Department estimates a $6,000,000 ammunition call this year.
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Argus
Washington
William Crozier
Military Officers’ Committee
Rock Island
War Department
Dunne Plans Comprehensive Study on Waterway Development
Governor Dunne announced he would study federal and state engineering reports before deciding how to spend the $20,000,000 loan for waterways. He aims to pick a development scheme that best serves Illinois, delaying actual work until a sound plan is chosen. The national rivers and harbors convention called for broad national benefit from improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Dunne
Springfield
Glynn
New York
United States
Upper
Hudsons
Erie Canal
Central West
James J. Smith
St. Louis
T. C. Catchings
Vicksburg
Miss
Julius H. Barnes
Duluth
E. M. Clendenning
Kansas City
Transfer Order Given at Zabern
The emperor ordered the transfer of the entire garrison at Zabern Alsace due to friction with citizens and ordered expedited court martial proceedings for rioting. Berlin denied a government crisis over Zabern incidents while Chancellor and generals met the emperor at Donaueschingen. Shelbyville Indiana reported defense progress in the Dr Craig trial noting no light in Helene Knabe’s apartments when she died.
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Donaueschingen
Germany
Zabern
Alsace
Berlin
von Wedel
von Delmling
Craig
Shelbyville
Ind
Helene Knabe
Tedford May Be Pardoned By Governor
Joshua Tedford's case features an escape from punishment after a conspiracy conviction and a later rise to superintendent of a major Chicago clothing store. He may be recommended for a gubernatorial pardon by Chief Justice Olson, while Assistant State's Attorney Sullivan vows a thorough review.
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Tedford
Chicago
Ill
Joshua Tedford
Dunne
Supreme Court of Finois
Olson
Sullivan
Maclay Hoyne
New York customs seize $100,000 in jewels from Dunlaps
Jewels and wearing apparel valued at $100,000, owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen Dunlap, arriving on the Olympic, were seized after a claim for duty exemption was rejected. The Dunlaps, abroad for a year, planned to occupy a Garden City residence. Papers will be sent to the U S district attorney. Dunlap was a son of the founder of a hat business and married Miss Lavender Byers in 1907.
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New York
W. Allen Dunlap
Olympic
Garden City
Long Island
England
United States
Dunlap
Robert Dunlap
Mias Lavender Byers
Milwaukee
Floods sweeping Texas claim 40 lives and force mass evacuation
Dallas reports hundreds displaced by floods taking refuge in trees in Hearne area as searchers scour the bottom lands. Death toll stands at 40 with potential rises, while north Texas conditions improve and property losses reach about 2 million dollars.
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Dallas
Tex
Hearne
Texas
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