Thousands of Workers Join Garment Strike Today
Fifty thousand posters by 600 girls in New York dress and shirtwaist factories drum up support for a general strike. The move swells union ranks to about 200,000, with girl workers organizing committees to guard against coercion in idle status. They demand no locked doors and safer conditions, citing the Asch Building fire that cost 147 lives.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Asch
Explosion in Chicago water tunnel kills and injures
An explosion in a Chicago city water tunnel at East Seventy-second street and Cottage Grove avenue killed one man and left five seriously injured, with Abraham Berrian's body recovered. This followed a separate accident in the same tunnel six hours earlier, during construction to connect the pumping station with the tunnel at Fast Seventy third street.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
East Seventy-second Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Abraham Berrian
South Part
Fast Seventy Third Street
Oil Magnate William Rockefeller Eyes Exam Before Money Trust Panel
Washington reports that despite shaking palsy and a whisper, William Rockefeller may undergo a brief examination for his testimony before the House money trust committee. Dr. Richardson warned that prolonged questioning could trigger hemorrhage or swelling that could halt breathing. An executive meeting was to decide if he would be examined this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
William Rockefeller
House Money Trust Committee
Richardson
Rockefeller
Gov Cox orders National Guard cots sent to Cincinnati flood relief
Governor Cox acting on a request from Otto Geier, chairman of the Cincinnati flood relief committee, ordered several hundred army cots from the Ohio National Guard dispatched to Cincinnati immediately to aid those left homeless by the high water.
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Columbus
Otto Geier
Cincinnati
Cox
Ohio National Guard
Vaccination Planned for Evanston Children After Illness
Preparations were made to vaccinate 3,500 schoolchildren in Evanston after Miss Portia Howe, a gymnastic instructor in the public schools, was found ill with smallpox. The Associated Press report to the Chicago Heralds dated January 15 notes rapid action by authorities to curb spread.
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Associated Press
Heralds
Chicago
Schoes
Evanston
Portia Howe
Bonds of dynamite defendants rejected by federal court
Joy Associate Press to Herald Star reports that bonds for Prank H. Ryan F. J. Houlihan and Wm Schupe were disapproved by U S Court of Appeals district attorney Miller of Indianapolis. Bond of 30000 for Charles Beam approved. Security deemed insufficient for Ryan Houlken Schupe and for William Reddin of Milwaukee. Herbert Hockin of Indianapolis was not admitted to bail.
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Joy Associate Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
H. Ryan
F. J. Houlihan
Wm. Schupe
Miller
Indianapolis
U. S. Court of Appeals
Charles Beam
Minneapolis
Ryan
Houliken
Schupe
William Reddin
Milwaukee
Herbert Hockin
Leavenworth
Kansas
Free Sugar Plan Seen as Virtually Assured Feature
Washington January 15 free sugar is a key feature of the coming extra session tax and revenue plan. Democrats say placing sugar on the free list could save consumers about 115 million yearly, while Republicans warn it would deprive the government of over 52 million in revenue. A tax offset is proposed. Senators remain uncertain on free sugar passage.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
House Democrats
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Fatalities Among Coal Miners Decline With More Mining Safety
Washington report by Dr Holmes director of the United States Bureau of Mines notes one life lost per 183000 tons of coal in 1908, down from 144000 in 1907. He cites improved federal work and calls for broader accident and rescue investigations across coal metal and other mineral mines.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
United States
Federal Bureau of Mines
Joseph A. Flolmes
United States Bureau of Mines
Fisher
Holmes
Ohio River Flood Damages Prompt Regional Displacement
Rivers cresting in Ohio and Kanawha valleys prompt evacuation as South communities face worst flood damage since the disaster. Bounded by high waters, residents in Gallipolis and surrounding towns await relief and possible bridge washouts. Shipping may resume northward in two weeks as levels recede and gas stoves, plants, and homes endure influx of water.
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Associated
ald-Star
Cincinnati
San Ohi
de Gallipolis
Ohio
Kanawha
Michigaa
Kanaugaa
Dour Mlere
Ohio River
Kamiaark
Evansville
Tnd
Inter-State League admits eight clubs in Cleveland meeting
The Inter-State baseball league expands to eight teams with Akron Canton Youngstown Wheeling Erie Zanesville Steubenville and Johnstown added. Officers were postponed with Bob Quinn declining the presidency. Marty Hogan and others organize schedules and a constitution for a May to September season, next meeting set for January 27 in Stephenville.
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Inter-State Baseball League
Cleveland
Steubenville
Johnstown
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Wheeling
Erie
Zanesville
Bobby Quinn
Columbus Club
American Association
Akron Club
Quinn
Wil McKay
Nate Cook
Dawson
Joe Carr
Ohio State League
Marty Hogan
Follinstown
Bob Quinn
E. V. Robinon
O'Connor
Hogan
Chibs
Robert Juiin
J.A. Bernover
Hoffsteeter
Pat Powers
O'Connnor
Quistine
Winkfield Admits Stealing Letters for $15000 Share
William Winkfield former Standard Oil messenger testified before the Senate campaign funds committee admitting he took telegrams and two letter copy books with Stump. He said his share of the proceeds was 15000 dollars, about one third of the price, and claimed the letters were sold to a Newport American man named Zimmer.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
William Winkfield
Standard Oil
Senate
Winfield
Himelf
Stump
Stewart
Archbold
Smething
Sena
Early Building Surge Across Nation Cited in Chicago Report
Chicago January 13 reports a mild wet spell in December blamed for a nationwide rise in building activity. The note records 46 cities reporting gains and 12 showing losses, indicating broad growth in construction across the country.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
Letters Stolen From Archtbold Desk Exposed in Trial
Witnesses describe a scheme to seize letters from Archtbold’s desk. Winkfield says he, Simp, and Zimmer planned to sell the letters, while Stump and others waited outside. Stump testifies about taking letters from Charley Stump and delivering them under pressure amid gambling and racing rumors.
Brewery move eyed from Wheeling to Steubenville
A Wheeling company eyed relocating its brewery to Steubenville and a cold storage plant to Bridgeport, Ohio, with property purchase not yet made. Officials acknowledge serious consideration as Prohibition looms, planning construction to begin after a pending real estate deal closes.
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Schamulbach Co
Wheeling
Steubenville
Bridgeport
A K. Marsehner
West Virginia
Ohio
Sehmalbach
Fifty Guests Escape Fire At Cavanaugh Hotel
Fifty guests fled in night attire when flames threatened the Cavanaugh hotel in Harrisonburg Virginia early today. The building was partly destroyed and efforts to control the fire continued.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Harrisonburg
Cavanaugh Hotel
Wrench Disrupts Parcel Post In Decatur Skunk Hide Package
A Decatur post office disruption occurred when a package of fresh skunk hides mailed by a trapper on a rural route was brought in. Clerks evacuated through another door, and officials will return the parcel to the sender.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Decatur
Despondent man in Ashtabula ends life by throat cutting
In Ashtabula Ohio on January 15 EF D Devgan, out of work and despondent, ended his life by cutting his throat this morning. He leaves a widow and three young daughters.
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Ashtabula
EF. D Devgan
Statement by Mr Hervey on organ gift to Colored Church
Mr Hervey to Herald Star corrects a story asserting Prosecuting Attorney O Kd approved Stark’s organ gift to the Colored Church at McIntyre. He says he never discussed Stark with the prosecutor except after the May primary, when he was told no action would result due to the candidate’s death. He asserts this to defend himself, the prosecutor, and Mr Stark.
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Hervey
Herald Star
O. K
Stark
McIntyre
Amy
W. RO Hervey
Steubenville Joins Interstate League Franchise Granted
Three Nations Own Stub Franchise fans note Steubenville’s admission to the Interstate league. A new franchise is granted to Irishman Frank McLister Greek Frank Demetros and Joseph Goldstein of Cleveland Phan Dealer.
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Steubenville
Frank McLister
Frank Demetros
Joseph Goldstein
Cleveland Phan Dealer
Hub Clothing Co Expands With Alexander Estate Lease
Hub Clothing Co finalizes lease with Moses Alexander estate for the Alexander property on Market Street adjacent to the Johnson block. Construction starts April 1 to extend the store rearward to the alley and erect new buildings, giving a 78 by 60 foot frontage overall and creating the largest store between Pittsburgh and Wheeling. The project includes razing the rear brick house on Fifth Street and the Alexander ground to allow the major expansion.
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Hub Clothing Co
Moses’ Alexander
Alexander
Market Street
Johnson Block
Hul
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Fifth Street
Close Call Before Oil Well Explosion In Drill Slump
A tense near miss occurred during preliminary work at an oil well when gas surfaced and hazard erupted. A quick intervention by a bold roughneck prevented a catastrophic blast as nitro glycerin loomed near detonation, averting disaster and potential casualties.
Petition to Open Sunday Post Offices Nationwide
Travelling public drives a national petition urging Sunday or partial day post office hours. Initiated in Columbus by a hotel clerk, it spreads via hotel travelers and theatrical crowds to Wheeling and beyond. Signers demand shorter layovers, cost savings, and two staff per office to ease mail handling for transit travelers.
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East
Genral Hitchcock
Columbus
Ohio
Wheeling
Municipal light plant bond discussion in East Liverpool
City chamber committee and council debated a municipal plant bond, ordering Sunday inspections of traction and light plants in East Liverpool and here. Electric experts and Pardee and Moffet of New York will inspect, aiming to report whether to pass the resolution for a plant.
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Chamber of Commerce
East Liverpool
Unday
la Bellend
Carnegie
Lere
Liverpool
Carl Ely
Pardee
East Liverpool Tribune
Tri-State Railway & Electric Company
Sty
Steubenville
Traction Company
Messrs. Pardee and
Moffet of
New York
J. G. White Company
Tri-State Railhway & Electra Company
WR. W. Griffin
Wellsville
Wich
Morgan
Burnett
Burleigh Elected U.S. Senator in Maine Legislature
Augusta Maine Jan 15 Former Edwin C Burleigh was elected U S senator by the Maine Legislature in joint convention today The vote totals were Burleigh 91 Gardner 82 Thompson 7 Ninety one votes were needed for choice The result follows a lengthy political contest with party line support described by the Associated Press
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Burleigh
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Augusta
Edwin C. Burleigh
U. S
Maine
Gardner
Thompson
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Simp
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