Dynamiters in Prison at Fort Leavenworth
Thirty three labor union officials sentenced for involvement in the McNamara dynamite plots arrived at Fort Leavenworth prison on New Year’s Day. They were photographed in prison clothes, enrolled as convicts, and put under guard during a 570 mile rail journey from Indianapolis. Details of work assignments were postponed due to the holiday.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Leavenworth
Kansas
Indianapolis
McNamara
Feders Orison
Frank M. Ryan
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Yerbert
Heckin
John T. Butler
Olaf Tyeitmee
Ryaar
United States
Schmidt
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Jefferson City
Marshal Schanidt
TJ. Higgins
Boston
Iron Workers’ Union
Ryan
Fred Sherman
Charles Wackiemeister
Detroit
New Years Reception at White House a Brilliant Affair
President Taft hosted his last New Year's reception with a festive crowd. Diplomats in bright uniforms and military officers joined in the parade of guests as the White House doors opened to all after eleven. Citizens lined the gates while the Maine Band played and dignitaries from cabinet to Congress were greeted in order.
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Associated Press
Herald
Washington
Taft
White House
Executive
Navy
Maine
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Congress
Army
Maine Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Naval Vessels Due To Day To Meet Natal At Sea
Six U S warships sailed from Nantucket lightship to rendezvous with the British cruiser Natal bringing home the body of Wisitelaw Reid ambassador to Great Britain. At 1030 the Natal had not yet been sighted and Rear Admiral Fiske ordered an early morning start for the rendezvous to meet the lightship if the cruiser appeared.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan. L
U.S
Nantucket Shoals
Natal
Wisitelaw Reid
Great Tiritain
Atlantic
Nantucket
Fiske
Crnice
Rockefeller left home as investigators seek subpoena
Detectives and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms searched the Fifth Avenue residence of William Rockefeller on New Years Day in squads of six to serve a subpoena before the Money Trust investigating committee. A reporter notes Rockefeller may not be at the house, but Sergeant-at-Arms Riddle said surveillance would continue.
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Associated Press
Herald-Stars
New York
William Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Rockefeller
Money Trust
Riddle
New Governor Inaugurated In Simple Albany Ceremony
Albany witnesses the inauguration of Governor-elect William Sulzer with a restrained ceremony no military parade. The oath was administered by Secretary of State Mitchell May as Sulzer pledged to lead, then moved to a public reception in the executive chamber. The armory ball will follow, with preparations to dismantle the temporary set up in the assembly chamber.
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Albany
Jan
William Sulzer
Grover Cleveland
Sulzer
Executive
Executive Chamber
Capitol
Assembly Chamber
John G. Eddy
Bis
Robert P. Farshew
Naval Militia
Bief
Mitchell May
Edward Lazanaxy
State Armory
Parcels Post Reports Spark Start Across Nation
Americans use the new parcels post for the first time with a heavy day at post offices nationwide. Reports describe freak shipments such as pitch forks air prunes paving blocks and poultry as the service handles nearly all classes of merchandise including former fourth class mail.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
London Peace Talks Resume Amid Balkan Protests
London reports say peace negotiations revived with both Ottoman and Balkan envoys recognizing a critical stage. Balkan delegates refuse to frame demands as an ultimatum to avoid breaking talks, while warning that Adrianople's fall would worsen Turkish chances and push toward a decisive settlement.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
St. Janes Palace
Turkey
Adrianople
A GOOD FRIEND A reflection on lasting friendship and virtue
A meditation on what makes true friendship, contrasting impermanent bonds with abiding loyalty. It emphasizes character, faithfulness, courage, and disinterestedness as the foundation of a whole, real friend regarded as a high earthly gift and a path toward noble living.
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Cicero
Emerson
Kingdom of Heaven
Atmos
Failure of Turkish Army At Constantinople Described
Dr Caleb F Gates president of Robert College in Constantinople outlines Turkish army failures during the Balkan War. He cites lack of organization, politicized officers, poor commissariat, and quick recruitment causing hunger and confusion before any decisive action. The piece notes delays in training and leadership as key faults.
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New York
Jan
Seenesia
Constantinople
Associated Press
Caleb F. Gates
Robert College
Committee of Union and Progress
Turkey
Lurce
Bosphorus
Commissariat
Lille Burwas
Will Elect Republican Senator in Maine Legislature
Augusta Maine January 1 Edwin Burleigh of Augusta a Republican will be elected United States Senator on January 14 by the Maine legislature which opened its 74th session to day according to party leaders The Progressives who hold the balance of power announced they would act with the regulars Gov elect William Hepburn Heines a Republican will be inaugurated tomorrow.
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Augusta
Edwin Burleigh
United States
Maine
Elecr
William Heines
Balkan War Talks and Quiet in Constantinople
The Bulgarian army halted after Lule Burgas and delayed a week before testing Turkish strength at Chataltia. No pitched battle occurred, and peace talks proceed. Constantinople remains under Turkish government with no bloodshed and order kept by the government despite refugee scenes elsewhere.
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Lule Burgas
Chataltia
Europe
Constantinople
Costantinople
Kia- Pasha
Committee of Union and Progress
Well Known Ball Player Dies After Dublin Fight
A trio of drunken rowdies armed with revolvers invaded Corpus Christi Church in Newport Ky across the river from Cincinnati early today causing panic among hundreds of worshippers at early mass. The Catholic congregation, aided by Father Van Mehr, disarmed the attackers after a fierce confrontation.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cincinnati
Jan
Corpus Christi Church
Newport
Here
Father van Mehr
William M Stillwell Dies in Oklahoma Camp Accident
William M Billy Stillwell formerly of this city and Mingo Junction was accidentally shot and killed at a railway construction camp near Coyne Oklahoma while employed on a new road. His body will be shipped to Mingo Junction accompanied by his wife and foreman D May. Stillwell, a noted minor league baseball player, played for Steubenville O M league and Newton and Auburn teams. He is survived by his wife Margaret Grimes and siblings Mrs Drummond Mrs Bray Archie Plummer and Charles with funeral plans at Mingo Junction to be announced.
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William M. Billy Stillwell
Mingo Junction
Coyne
Oklahoma
William Drummond
East Liverool
D. May
Stillwell
May
Billy Stillwell
Wheeling
Liverpool
Steubenville
O. M
Dallas
Texas
Newton
Kansas
Auburn
Business College
P.O. M
Margaret Grimes
Mingo, Junction
East
Wiliam Drummond
Margaret Bray
Archie
Plummer
Charles
Sudden Death of Noted Citizen in Stairway Accident
Robert Hill, 12, unmarried trainer and driver long a familiar Ohio Pennsylvania figure, died from heart failure after slipping on stairs at McKee flats Adams Street. He had been in poor health, visited Dr Jessie Shane, and died en route to hospital. Survived by three sisters Mrs A J McLane Mrs J P Parks and Miss Kate Hill. Remains moved to A E McLane residence.
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Robert Hill
Te O'Clock
McKee Flats
Adams Street
Hill
Jessie Shane
Caue
Omside
Joseph Robertson
Mr. Hill
Mellenberger
Jlill
M.D. Hill
Paris
Tie
A. J. McLane
J. P. Parks
Kate Hill
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
A. E. McLane
North Fourth Street
Night Watch Service At Quinn A M E Church
Water Night services were held from 11 to midnight at Quinn A M E Church. Dr Stielson reviewed the year 1912 missions work at home and abroad praising human sympathy and the golden rule in advancing civilization and faith for a joyful New Year.
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Quinn A. M. E
Stielson
Christ
New Year Celebrations Roar Through Midnight
Wild blasts welcomed 1913 as court house bells and whistles rang out at midnight. Young people stayed up, social events continued, churches emptied after watch meetings, and the city erupted in noise to usher in the new year with pandemonium and cheer.
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Court House
New Year Pardon Granted to Life Prisoner After 13 Years
Columbus Jan 1 Louis Billow, serving a life sentence for the murder of Wm Hess, received the New Year pardon from Gov Harmon this morning. Billow had served 13 years. He killed Fess because he objected to Rillow's courtship of his daughter. The girl has since married.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
Louis
Billow
Wm. Hess
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