Immigration Measure Moves in Congress Amid Debate
Washington January 4 The immigration bill with a literacy test faces House action after Senate amendments. The House passed the measure 241 to 126 and a conference with the Senate was sought. Belgian farmers and Africans could be exempt or excluded under proposed changes. The White House’s veto option looms but supporters expect passage in both chambers. Gardner urges a broad inquiry into national military preparedness as part of a House committee hearing. The Senate handles the administration ship purchase bill, with Lodge forcing a record vote and Gallinger urging focus on appropriations.
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Ute Capitol
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United States
Paris
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New York
United States Army
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Gallinger
Congress
Stone
Hyde Trial Re-set For Fourth Time In Swope Death
In Kansas City January 4 the fourth trial of Dr B Clark Hyde for Thomas H Swope s death is moved to the first Monday in April The state cites county financial woes and possible bankruptcy from prior trials Prosecutor Jacobs seeks funds by special legislation Hyde attorney Frank P Walsh argues speedy trial rights were violated The court re-set the case on its own motion
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B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Frank P. Walsh
Fivd Jacobs
Firemen Prepare to Testify in Arbitration Hearing
CWICAGG June 4 Firemen from Witch suburbia and transfer engines stood ready as the Western arbitration resumed. Board members returned after a two week vacation with William J. Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen examining witnesses.
Joker in Amendment 10 Code Sparks Fireproof Debate
A joker note appears in a new amendment to the building code allowing moving picture theatres with entrances on two streets to be built of non fireproof material if feasible. Mayor Brown orders an investigation and may seek a re amendment to require fireproof construction. Alderman Weakley introduced the measure to drop side entrance requirements for theatres facing a street. If unsafe construction is found, council may revisit the amendment to mandate fireproof materials.
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Fire and Police Committee
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Amd Minke
Tom Contred Ao Gmuree
Returns Money Taken From His Benefactor
In St Louis on January 4 a highwayman held Simon Spitzer up, took his gold watch and $30, then returned the loot after recognizing Spitzer as the man who once gave him a dime when others refused. The thief departed after the exchange.
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ST. Louis
Simon Spitzer
Spitzer
Eighteenth and Market Streets
Special Envoy Sent Admiral Baron Dewa to Panama Exposition
The Japanese cabinet named Admiral Baron Shigeto Dewa as special envoy to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Dewa served with Admiral Togo at Port Arthur and commanded a squadron in the Sea of Japan battle. He led the naval commission investigating the Japanese naval scandal.
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Japan
London
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Port Arthur
Sea of Japan
Weather Local Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
Unsettled conditions Monday night and Tuesday with possible rain. Temperature ranges across cities: St Louis 25 rising to 24, Chicago 20, Spokane 18, Kansas City 24, Washington 26 with varying winds from southwest south and southeast and a chance of light snow in some areas.
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Wade At & A
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Warner
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Sein
Wansas
Washington
Hearings Set On Western Freight Rate Increases
Public hearings on proposed freight rate increases by Western railroads will begin February in Chicago with Interstate Commerce Commissioner Daniels presiding. Western railroads seek modest per cent rises on select commodities, while other increases may be delayed or contested by state commissions and shipper groups.
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Daniels
Protoss
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Pease
Commission
Western Railroads
Railroad Commission to Hear Freight Rate Advance in Austin
The Texas railroad commission announced a hearing on freight rate increases will begin in Austin on January 1. Telegrams from statewide interested parties questioned venue and date, but officials stated no change and that the hearing stays in Austin as scheduled.
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Tex
Railroad Commission
Probing Woman's Death In Mattoon Case Prompted Tests
In Chicago on January 4 chemical experts were to analyze the stomach contents of Mrs. Alice Ronalds wife of Dr. Harold E. Ronalds of Mattoon to determine if drugs caused her death. Three servants testified the inquest that poisoning could not be ruled out.
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Alice Ronalds
Harold E. Ronalds
Mattoon
Til
Ronalds
Lynching of Ed and Will Smith near Wetumpka Alabama
Ed and Will Smith, accused in Remy Stilwell’s murder, were seized from Wetumpka jail by a masked mob of 15 to 20 men. They hanged the two prisoners near Nimara ten miles from Wetumpka. Governor Soutt ordered Adjutant General Scudds to move the Montgomery militia to the scene.
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Will Smith
Remy Stilwell
Elmore
Wetumeya
Ald
Samob
Sheriff Keen
Mesra Trusty
Waynes
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Mr Sout J
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Mimore County
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Nimare Tien
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Faipat Wetumpka
Collapse of Brick Wall Kills Three Men in Debris
A brick wall collapsed while two workers and a contractor were undermining support after a barn fire. Joseph Murrey aged 22 Tibury and Montaigne died from injuries, their bodies covered sixteen feet by brick. The incident occurred this morning with families left in grief.
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Joseph Murrey
Blurrey
Tibury
Montaigne
Tilbury
Slow Poison Kills Older Child in Bronx Home
In New York a slow poison given six days earlier by Mrs Ida Rogers to her two babies and herself ends with the death of John aged two. Lordia eight months died last Wednesday and the mother's death is expected. Lawyer Lorris Elton Rogers, known as her husband to neighbors in the Bronx, kept vigil at her bedside. Others named include Mrs Annie Roquentare Rogers and Mrs Caroline Giddings Rogers, with connections to Rogers dating from 1909.
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Ida Rogers
John
Lordia
Lorris Elton Rogers
Annie Roquentare Rogers
Rogers
Caroline Giddings Rogers
Rog
Riverside Drive
Annie Rogers
Woman Is Shot Dead in New York Home
Frances Collins, a cabaret singer, was shot and killed early today at her New York home where she lived with her husband William Collins and two brothers. William Collins is charged with murder after discovering his wife in another man’s lap and hearing her voice from a adjoining room. he fired through a panel, fatally wounding her.
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William
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Aoman
Hines
George
Col
Expo honors and guests at Panama-Pacific opening
Francis Madoo and Mrs Jam Ci Mee were guests of honor at the Panama Pacific Exposition opening. Officials announced the event and they later viewed exhibition shows. They arrived in San Diego with a secretary representing President Wilson.
League Delegations Urge Action on War Exports
Delegations from New York Philadelphia Chicago and Baltimore with German American Alliance and Ancient Order of Hibernians appeared before the House foreign affairs committee to urge passage of resolutions to halt exports of war materials. Hexamer of Philadelphia urged bans on reexporting goods to belligerents and demanded neutral trade protections while condemning blood tainting profits.
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J. Hexamer
German-Americain Alliance
Special Commerce Commission
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Italy
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Germany
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Brand
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London
Allance
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Wilson
Bank robbery at Central Bank in daylight
Three white men and a female stenographer robbed the Central Bank and Trust Company in broad daylight at 1 40 PM. The robbers unlocked the vault and escaped with money after ten minutes. They were not masked and are at large. The city names Tucker the shier, D E Walden, and a teller are mentioned in the incident.
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Tucker the Shier
D. EL Walden
Teller Tl
Diamond theft in Dallas window shattered by youth
A diamond valued at 10 000 pounds was stolen from a Dallas jewelry store window Saturday evening and remains missing. Jimmie Wilms, a nine year old, broke the window and fled with other jewelry later recovered after his capture. He claimed no accomplices and said the act was a spur of the moment impulse.
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Tex
Tan
Jimmie Wilms
Willams
Jitney Lines See Boost in Houston Traffic
Jitney service in Houston gains momentum as a dozen more automobiles join the fleet and attract good patronage. Iecal traction Company reports rising revenues and stronger demand amid growing city interest. President Wilson plans speeches on return from San Francisco exposition, inviting invitations and framing a broad public message.
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Iecal Traction Company
Lans
Washington
Wilson
San Franciscan Exposition
Progressive control claimed as California legislature opens
Opening day of California's forty first legislative session reports a large progressive majority in the Senate and promising access for Assembly measures. Officials note constitutionally the session runs ten days for introductions and thirty days for action before reconvening. Washington and state observers say neither party intends to push contentious bills in the current term.
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Cali
Daa
California
Senate
Prag
Assembly
Steinbach in Alsace Captured by French
German headquarters admit Steinbach in Alsace captured by French forces after heavy bombardment and advances near Sennheim. French assault preceded by overwhelming artillery that broke German trenches and threatened the town of Steinbach on the heights between Thann and Sennheim.
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Cbs Wireless
London
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Sennheim
Argue for New Trial in Mail Fraud Case
Federal Court in Kansas City opened a hearing on a motion for a new trial for B. Chambers, recently convicted of using the mails to defraud and in connection with Florida Everglade lands. The defense contends undue influence affected the verdict as jurors arrived and evidence was heard.
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B.chambers
Chunthera
Scott Will Case Heads Second Trial In Fort Worth
The second trial of the Winfield Scott estate dispute is set to begin in Fort Worth Texas. Georgia Scott Townsend of Denver alleges the will favored her 10 year old half brother, after a prior trial overturned and remanded decisions. The case centers on the rocketing share of a millionaire's estate.
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Georgia Scott Townsend
Denver
Vohis Fi
Germans Gain Some Ground Near Warsaw Amid Baltic River Battles
London reports on the battles along the Polish rivers as German forces claim to have taken Borsimow northeast of Tolimow near Sowicz and move closer to Warsaw, while Russian sources say the gains were repulsed with heavy losses. Violent fighting rages along the front with the Bzura river action described as Germans crossing unmolested then heavily attacked, resulting in hundreds killed and many taken prisoner. The piece mentions potential large-scale Russian invasion of Hungary and ongoing actions in Albania, with Turkish and Russian claims contrasting over a fortified town near Suri Kararsh and near Prussels damaging a Zeppelin shed in an unrelated air raid.
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London
Warsaw
Bzura
Hungary
Carpathian Mountains
Albania
Avlona
Suri Kararsh
Amsterdam
Prussels
Uming
Traffic Ho
French War Office Reports Narrow Frontline Actions
Paris war report describes sporadic artillery exchanges from Noulettes to Mesnil-Les-Hurlus and a continued advance in the Lepretre forest northwest of Pont-A. Our batteries silenced German guns at Noulettes while more fighting occurred on the Aisne and in Chamne. In Trans-Caucasia, Turkish forces suffer losses as the Fiftieth Infantry Regiment is captured with officers and 5000 soldiers taken as prisoners.
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Meuse
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