Moyer Story Told to Jury at Houghton
In Houghton Michigan on January 5 a disputed deportation case unfolds as Governor Ferris hints at a grand jury inquiry into Moyers departure from Chicago. Secret talks, arbitration efforts, and pressure from mine operators frame a tense scene as Moy er and federation leaders face investigation with deputy sheriffs guarding them.
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Moyer
Chicago
Moser
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Boiler Explosion Kills Three in Bridgeport Illinois
A boiler at an Ohio oil plant exploded triggering a blast that killed three people and damaged the power house. Investigators note likely fatal injuries and partial collapse of the structure. The incident occurred in Bridgeport and involved plant workers.
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Wall
Weather and events at Hancock and surrounding towns
Unsettled, cooler weather expected tonight and Friday with a low near 30. Winds west, no precipitation. humidity high. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mars and Saturn, morning stars Mercury Jupiter Venus. Vega seen near Lyra. Moyer remains at Hancock hotel. train No. 4 passenger status confirmed. In Lansing, Quincy Mining Co. writ of mandamus to overturn eviction order refused by the state supreme court.
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Quincy Mining Company
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Supreme Court
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Houghton County
Monument to Gen Jackson Planned in Nashville
A movement seeks a $1,600,000 Nashville monument to General Andrew Jackson, hero of New Orleans, seventh president of the United States. At a banquet he launched the drive. at daybreak 99 years ago his troops defeated a disciplined English force. President Wilson indicated willingness to accept honorary presidency if Congress appropriates funds.
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Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
United States
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England
Wilson
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Washington
John Lind
Chester
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Delaware
Florida
Utah
Hampton Roads
Rhode Island
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Nebraska
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Torreon
el Paso
Tex
E. A. Benavides
Juarez
Pick Successor to Pepper February 10
Governor Clarke issues a proclamation fixing February 10 for a special election in Iowa's Second District to replace the late Congressman Pepper. Progressive leaders confer at Des Moines to name a candidate with C. P. Hanley a leading contender while many Democrats seek the seat. No primaries will be held due to time constraints.
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Iowa
Pepper
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Girls In Band To Keep Boys Good In Dodge City
The Good Habits club formed in Dodge City Kansas with 40 young women vowing to shun men who swear smoke drink or gamble. Members will not attend parties or social events inviting men who do not meet the clubs standards.
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Good Habits Club
Wilson Refuses Invitations Across Coast Towns
Pass Christian Mississippi report notes President Wilson has declined invitations from coastal towns and hamlets to visit schools, view historical sites, attend balls, theatres, and other entertainments, remaining a puzzle to local residents.
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Better Race Seen Result of New Law
Battle Creek Michigan January 8 opening session of the National conference on race betterment discussed declining death rates and rising degenerative diseases as factors in birth rates. Frederick L Hoffman of New Jersey estimated world birth rate 24.2 per thousand and death rate 25.0 yielding a natural increase of 9.3 per thousand. He warned the rate will rise if death rate falls further with sanitation improvements, noting U.S. city death rates fell from 23.1 to 16.2 in 80 years.
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Mich
Frederick L. Hoffman
New Jersey
Argentine Corn Under Chicago Prices In New York Market
Argentine corn in New York sells four to five cents under Chicago shipment prices says James A. Patten, a leading corn dealer. He predicts foreign corn will enter western markets and cheaper feed will boost beef output in two to three years. About 300000 bushels Argentine corn being unloaded in New York with millions more under contract after tariff act removal, pushing down American cash corn values.
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Chicago
New York
James A. Patten
Patten
Republic
Wied to Refuse Albania Throne Across Political Move
Vienna report states the Prince of Wied hesitates to accept the Albanian throne and is expected to refuse. Powers had selected Wied for the throne. Three rivals Essad Pasha Ismel Bey and Izcet Pasha contend for succession amid tense regional tensions and threatened hostilities.
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Vienna
Algemeine Zettung
Viscount Cross Dies at 81 Longtime Conservative Leader
London reports Viscount Cross, a leading conservative statesman, has died at age 81. He served in several cabinets and was Mother of the House for 24 years while also sitting in the House of Lords for 28 years.
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Eng
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England
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House of Lords
Strike Fails Across South Africa Amid Partial Work Stoppage
In Cape Town and major provinces workers largely continued in normal duties while Transvaal train crews mostly remained on duty. Rail stations were placed under police control as organizers reported limited strike participation and limited disruption.
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Orange Free State
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Danish motorship Siam reaches Frisco on voyage
The Danish motorship Siam, first vessel driven by internal combustion, arrived in San Francisco from Copenhagen via the Straits of Magellan. Without boilers or stokers, she carries fuel for 20,000 miles and averages nine tons of crude oil per 24 hours, enabling greater carrying capacity and lower costs. The ship sails at 12 knots with no engine trouble in rough seas.
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Prize fight proposed Smith Johnson champion ship
San Francisco Jan 8 A heavyweight title bout between Gunboat Smith and Jack Johnson is being seriously considered for July 4 across the Mexican border at Tlas Juana Lower California. The promoter who staged the Smith Pelkey bout says Johnson holds the offer sent by cable. Smith is willing to bind the match and the promoter sees no legal obstacles.
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Cal
Smith
Jack Johnson
Tlas Juana
California
Smith- Pelkey
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Ford Holds Day Laborer Needs His Fortune Most
Detroit story notes Henry Ford plans to leave his vast fortune to his son while favoring laboring men who show faithful work. He rejects Carnegie’s wealth for all and calls for aiding hardworking, untalented men who rely on brawn. He believes monetary reward for faithfulness boosts loyalty and industry.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Teaching of sex hygiene ends in Chicago schools
After a four month trial the board of education dropped the system of instruction in personal purity in Chicago public schools by a 13 to 8 vote. About 20,000 high school pupils had received the lectures. A substitute resolution called for eliminating all sex hygiene instruction. Separate notes list 14 opponents and 8 supporters of the program. Also reported is the death of Kansas City millinery firm head David Clement at 55 from persistent hiccoughs.
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Ill
Board of Education
Elia Flagg Young
Florence Vosbrink
Michael Collins
Vosbrink
J. McMahon
Thomas Kelly
William Rothmann
R. J. Roulston
John J. Sonsteby
John Metx
John W. Eckhart
Joseph A. Holpuch
Axel A. Strom
Ftalph C. Otis
Peter Reinberg
Scandal Breaks in British Army Officers Charged
Sixteen British army officers and clerks employed by contractors are summoned to appear before a police magistrate on January 17 to answer charges connected with the management of canteens in army barracks. It is hinted a scandal of tremendous proportions will be revealed. All involved officers are former enlisted men from the quartermaster's department.
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London
Eng
Quartermaster’s Department
Point Out Way to Phone Trust Plan for Western Union Stock
Washington reports preliminary plans for distributing the $29,000,000 Western Union stock by the telephone trust were under review by C C Todd assistant to Attorney General McReynolds. McReynolds and Todd oppose pro rata stock distribution and the department may allow time to dispose of the stock without harming phone stockholders. The house judiciary committee has completed preliminary anti trust work and will meet next week with the president to finalize details. Chairman Clayton said the Sherman law would stay intact and one bill would cover interlocking directorates.
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Telephone Trust
Western Union
C. C. Todd
McReynolds
Todd
Telephone Company
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
OWA's Moosers To Have A Ticket
Des Moines Iowa January 8 a complete ticket for Iowa including candidates for the United States senate contests in 11 congressional districts and for every state and county office appeared the almost unanimous sentiment of arriving progressive party leaders for a statewide conference tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Senate
Reformers Lose Jobs For Stand In LaCrosse Hearing
At the state vice commission hearing in LaCrosse on January 8, Teasdale said he had positive evidence of a segregated vice district and urged reform groups to act. An executive committee member of the Welfare League testified that workers at large firms lost jobs due to their role in the high license campaign. World Purity League President Steadwell offered to reveal a company letter cautioning employees against aligning with reform efforts. Six employees described wages and working conditions. testimony was taken in secret.
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LaCrosse
Wis
State Vice Commission
Teasdale
Welfare League
Steadwell
World Purity League
Huerta Chief Deserted Frontier To Seek Asylum
Presidio Texas January 8 General Jose Mancilla a leading Huerta loyalist deserted the Mexican federal army crossed to the U S side with his son and asked asylum after surrendering his sword. Rebels view his defection as foreshadowing more federal troops crossing into the United States. Skirmishing begins near Ojinaga as Villa forces clash with federals.
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Tex
Jose Mancilla
Ojinaga
United States Border Patrol
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McNamee
United States
Huerta
Ofi
Villa
Salazar
la Mula Pass
Bryan Addresses Chicago Real Estate Banquet
Secretary of State Bryan arrived from Lincoln to speak at a Chicago real estate board banquet. He is scheduled to address nine hundred Western state students this afternoon and give remarks at the event tonight.
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