Miners PLEA for Probe prompts renewed labor push
Telegraphed appeals from Michigan and other unions urge a federal investigation into strikes as tensions rise nationwide. In Washington leaders warn of potential bloodshed without federal interference while labor officials press for urgent inquiry. In Colorado, hundreds demand abolishing the military commission in the strike zone and removal of officers.
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Waeningtoo
House of Committee
Tadey
Michigan
Guy
Artion Preideet Walker
Filinois Peterstinn of
Spekeian
Schulf Teil
Melemed
United Mine Workers of
Hilmets
Stow
Ife
Clark
Ue Littiee
Repub
Manu
Denver
Ammone
Colorado
Shabbona Editor Dies After Family Tragedy
The editor and owner of the Shabteora Uhiettam died after a family quarrel escalated, his son Harold shooting him. The incident, described as violent and frenzied, left the community shaken as the elder man aged 45 is survived by his wife and five children. The suspect, aged 16, was found at the scene.
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Shabbona
Tree
Harold
Focept
Nietan
Shabteora Uhiettam
Hanes Timeelf
Ile
Iie Duceiter
Wilin
Neian Wae
Rame
Ward's Daughter to Get Millions in Ward Estate
Chicago reports that Marjorie Ward, daughter of A Montgomery Ward, is expected to be the chief beneficiary of Ward's will. The estate is valued at $15 million with the widow and daughter as the only immediate heirs, while other details remain uncertain.
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Chicago
Marjorie Ward
A. Montgomery Ward
Casutly
William Dering
Harvester
Son Accused Of Chaining Father In Missouri Shop
In St. Louis on December 15 Max Glaser, 30, was chained to a floor post in a butcher shop rear room by his son Morris Glaser who was arrested. Morris admitted the act. the father reportedly starved for three days as his wife testified the father deemed him insane and refused asylum.
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St. Louis
Dee
Max Glaser
Morris
Morris Glaser
Wilson Hosts Cabinet Dinner at White House
President Wilson will host the first cabinet dinner of the season at the White House tonight with a few non cabinet guests including Mayor-elect Mitchell of New York. The New Year’s reception is not planned this year and the president will depart Washington after signing the currency bill, then travel south for two to three weeks and plant an elm tree on the White House lawn at the site of the Meveland elm uprooting.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Mitchell
New York
Town Divided Over Murder Case In New Jersey
In River, New Jersey, December 8, Joseph Moriarity, a stenographer, faced trial in the supreme court for the murder of Mrs Caroline Turner, whose mutilated body was found in April 1911 near her Lakewood estate home. Moriarity is destitute, but Mrs Jasper Lynch, a wealthy Lakewood society woman who once employed him, has hired lawyers to defend him against a strong state prosecution. The crowded courtroom reflects a divided, two-clan local society split between supporters of the prisoner and his affluent sponsor.
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Joseph Moriarity
Supreme Court
Caroline Turner
Lakewood
George J. Gould
Moriality
Jasper Lynch
Lttile
Court Grants Thaw Bail Hearing Under Habeas Corpus
Judge Aldrich in federal court grants a hearing to decide if granting bail would threaten public safety for Harry K. Thaw. The rescript states the commission will assess Thaw’s present condition and sanity, focusing on whether his liberty under bail is reasonably probable to be safe.
Commission to Hear Evidence on Thiaws Committal Bail
The commission will allow interested parties to offer evidence regarding Thiaw's committal to Mutteawan and any personal violence claimed. When the commission reports, parties may be heard again on bail.
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Pupitc
Facta
Thiaw
Mutteawan
Law Enforcement League Charges Peoria Mayor and Chief of Police
In a December report from Peoria Michigan a newly formed Law Enforcement league led by Rev. Clement G. Clarke accuses Mayor FE Woodruff and Police Chief W W Rhoades of neglecting duties. They allege a girl was placed with an ex convict, link a city official to a gambling house and claim a grand jury member was fixed. The mayor seeks Commerce help to refute. State's Attorney M C has begun court integrity inquiries.
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Peoria
Clement G. Clarke
First Congregational Church
Committee of Five
FE. . Woodruff
W. W. Rhoades
Chef Rhoades
Woodruff
Association of Commerce
Clarke Yesteriday
Sarke
Law Enforcement League
Taoe
Woodrud
Rhoades
Purity Crusade
Otto Hoefer
Bill Schuster
Refugees From Chihuahua Travel by Special Train to El Paso
A special train carrying 500 refugees from Chihuahua arrived in El Paso today. The group cited harsh conditions in the Mexican city under Villa’s occupation, prompting their departure to safety.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Ocess
Villa
Harrison fills 3 board vacancies in Chicago
Chicago December 18 three new members of the school board were appointed by Mayor Carter Harrison to replace resignations tied to efforts to oust Ella Flagg Young as superintendent. Appointees: John A. Metz to replace J G Warding. John W. Eckhardt to replace H W Muttmann. Joseph Helpuch to replace J B Dibelka. Lipsky may be reappointed.
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Chicago
Carter Harriwry
Ella Flagg Young
John A. Metz
Carpenters’ District Council
J. G. Warding
John W. Eckhardt
Library Board
Joseph “. Helpuch
J. B. Dibelka
C. O. Sethness
Harry A. Lipsky
Changes Affects Number Of Officers
Washington December reports major reshuffles across divisions and departments. Major General Barry moves from Governor's Island to the Philippine department in March to relieve Major General Bell who returns to the United States in May. Major General Carter shifts from Texas to the Hawaiian department to relieve Brigadier General Funston, who returns to the United States in April for a brigade command. Brigadier General Macomb will come to Washington to relieve Brigadier General Liggett as president of the army war college. Liggett relieves Brigadier General Edwards in Texas who goes to Hawaii to relieve Macomb. Brigadier General Pershing of Mindanao assumes command of the eighth brigade in San Francisco.
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Washington
Dec
Barry
Governor's Island
Foe
Philippine Department
Bell
United
Njor
Carter
Texas
Hawaiian Department
Funston
United States
Macomb
Liggett
Army War College
Edwards
Hawaii
Pershing
Mindanao
San Francisco
Vandals Wreck Oberlin Library Interior
Vandals wrecked the interior of the joint Oberlin college and town library. Hooks and magazines were scattered, card index files destroyed, and restoration will cost several thousand dollars. The damage is being investigated by local authorities.
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Oberlin
Ohic
Dee
Hees
College
George as Governor model home faces downfall of founder
New York reports the state board of charities recommends removing William R. George from the George Junior Republic at Freeville N Y after a six month inquiry with testimony from over 50 witnesses in six states alleging loose living by George. The board calls his conduct despicable and urges abolition of the republic and removal of its girls to other institutions.
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New York
William R. George
George Junior Republic
Freeville
N.Y
State Board of Charities
George
The
Republic
Courts of the Republic
Grand Jury
National Organization of Republics
Old Bowery
Ithaca
T Republic
National Association of Junior Republics
Weather Forecast for Peck Island and Vicinity
Weather forecast through 7 p m tomorrow for Peck Island Davenport Moline and nearby areas notes not much temperature change tonight with a low near 30 degrees variable winds becoming southerly. Temperature at 7 a m 28 yesterday's high 42 and last night's low 27. Precipitation none. Relative humidity 7 p m and 7 a m readings recorded. J M Sherier local forecaster. Astronomical events list evening Jupiter Saturn morning stars Mars Mercury Venus. Regulus star noted as a sun with about 1000 times our sun's light.
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Peck Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Regulus
Leo
Burleson urges government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines
Postmaster General Burleson delivers to Congress a sweeping report advocating government ownership of telegraph and telephone networks. He cites past laws, notes an experimental aerial mail service request for 50,000 dollars, and claims the postal service is now self supporting for the first time since 1882 with a surplus of 3.54 million.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
Post Office Department
United States
Lands Parcel Post
Bootlegger killed in posse fight at Bonner Springs
In Bonner Springs Kansas a posse surrounded the city hall second floor where Rolla Harvey an alleged bootlegger was hiding with a companion. Harvey was killed after opening fire and wounding none. Marshal Easling and the armed crowd killed Harvey with bullets and shotgun charges as townspeople gathered.
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Bonner Springs
Kas
Rolla Harv
Harvey
Easling
City Hall
Main Street
Imitation milk for Indianapolis
Indianapolis reports imitation milk sold for some time built from powder and water with butter fat. It passes tests, born from a surplus butter fat issue. Health board orders labeling. Woman acquitted of murder in Peoria case. Ada Heathcoat found not guilty by jury. Witness Sangamon Huggins, 11, testified.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Health Board
Peoria
Yysterday
Mra
Ada Heathcoat
George W. Barrick
Washington Street
Sangamon Huggins
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iMinois
Son
Shabbona Man
Ward
G.O
Ence
Ain
Cabinet
Reform Crusaders
Harrison
Islands
Qust George
New York State Board of Charities
Ie Committee
Madrid
Spain
Maley Abselam
Morrocco
War Office
National Wires
Postmaster General
POSSE
Bonner
Kans
Marshal
Postmentor General
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