Johnson Held After Train Stop in Battle Creek
Jack Johnson, the heavyweight boxer, was taken off a train in Battle Creek, Michigan, by police and held for Chicago federal authorities. He faces a Maan white slave act case and bond issues while planning a possible Toronto meeting with manager Pelzer. Federal plans include a bench warrant and return to Chicago for trial.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Battle Creek
Mich
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Toronto
Canada
Tom Flannagan
al, Paleer
Paris
Pelzer
Supt
de Woody
Scephone
Etta Johnson
John
Carpenter
Allies to notify Turkey of break in peace conference
London Jan 14 The Balkan allies resolve to break up the peace conference and to present to the Porte a formal note. Commanders of allied forces are instructed to terminate their armistice since December 3. Fighting continues in Epirus and Skadar while Adrianople and Constantinople faces large Bulgarian forces and Turkish troops.
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Turkey
Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Balkan
Bulgaria
Greece
Montenegro
Servia
Scutari
Seuari
Janain
Epirus
Monastir
Macedonia
Albania
Adrianople
Thatalja
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Salvation Army to distribute 600 to 700 clothing items
The Salvation Army of Steuben ville plans a free distribution of 600 to 700 pieces of clothing for men women and children. The event will be held at Army headquarters on North Third Street on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 12 each day, for worthy recipients on the Army list.
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Salvation Army of
Steubenville
North Third Street
Opposition to the Aldrich plan labeled political obstacle
Washington January 14 F J Wade of St Louis a banking committee member told the House currency reform committee that the nation cannot have a sound monetary system without a central bank He praised the Aldrich plan but noted Democratic opposition as a political obstacle Chair Glass echoed the sentiment as unwinnable for central bank bills
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
St. Louis
Banking and Currency Committee
American Bankers Association
House
Wade
Andrew Jackson
Glass
Aldrich
Wreck Averted as Tie Fastened to Rails Stops Train
The Washington and Chattanooga express on the Southern railway narrowly avoided a wreck near Lynchburg Virginia when telegraph operator T P Acree found a railroad tie fastened to the rails and halted the train.
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Lynchburg
Washington and Chattanooga Express
Southern Railway
T. P. Acree
Who Pilfered Letters from Archbold's Desk
The Senate campaign committee heard William W. Winkfield of Chicago recount how he and another Standard Oil messenger named Stump stole two letters from John D. Archbold's desk in 1904 and sold them for 1000 dollars each. Winkfield said he also sold a telegram copy for 1000 dollars and loaned two letter copy books for 500 dollars, receiving one third of the totals. He could not recall contents, addressees, or signatures, and said the New York American published the letters.
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Associated Press
Mer
td-Stary Washington
William W. Winkfield
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Stump
John D. Archbold
Winkfield
Winkfeld
New York American
Mr. Archbold
Senator Clapp
Quay
Archbold
Senator Root Proposes Panama Toll Bill Reopen
Washington Jan. 14 Senator Root introduced a bill to amend the Panama canal act to end exemptions for American coastwise ships from tolls The move is to reopen the entire Panama tolls question now contested with Great Britain and spark new Senate debate.
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Washington
Root
Panama
Great Britain
Senate
Wilson Prefers New Jersey Corporations Reform and Direct Election Steps
Governor Woodrow Wilson sent his second annual message to the New Jersey Legislature urging a radical revision of corporation laws and stronger jury-drawing safeguards. He favors commission forms for cities, state economy, and ratification of income tax and direct senatorial elections. Written from Bermuda, the message laments lax corporate statutes and calls for immediate action to curb monopolies and protect public trust.
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Trenton
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Bermuda
Wilson
REV SUNDAY Dates Shift for Steubenville Revival
Rev Billy Sunday changes his Steubenville revival from April to September 2013 after committee discussions. The six week campaign will be held in September, with the April date canceled to avoid conflicting with summer heat and to allow rest. Sunday will send a letter explaining the change.
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Billy Sunday
South Bend
Ind
Indiana
East
Liverpool
Wheeling
Columbus
Wilkesbarre
Steubenville
Sunday
River Rose To the Railroad as Flood Recedes
The Ohio River flood recedes across multiple towns with 3000 plus families aided by relief committees. Falls from 37 feet 6 inches, then stationary. Cincinnati reports crest near 19.9 feet with slow rise. Parkersburg notes steady water after a drop to 44 feet. railroads suspended and expected to resume around Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Kanawha River
Cincinnati
Ohio
Parkersburg
Pitsburg
Reorganized City Boosters Outline Steubenville Plan
Presented by the Directors and Members of the Reorganized City of City Boosters. The plan recreates the Chamber of Commerce to broaden usefulness and attract business through advertising Steubenville’s attractions. It aims to foster civic pride, support city services, promote town planning, expand trade, credit systems, and improve regional agriculture to boost living costs and local commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Steubenville
Weekly Luncheon Informs Ways and Means Committee Invited
The Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly noon luncheon at the Imperial Hotel each Wednesday. Organized by A G Douglas E M Fisher and H W Irons the 54 member committee and board are urged to attend. Luncheon costs 35 cents per plate and ends at noon with a rapid fire discussion on city needs and progress. All members not just directors or committee members are welcome.
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Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Imerial
A. G. Douglas
E. M. Fisher
H. W. Irons
Chamber
Home for Aged Women Urged in Steubenville Project
Revival of the effort to establish a Home for Aged Women in Steubenville gains support from local advocates. Legacies fund the initiative, and after new city institutions, donors urge a steady move to secure homes for elderly residents to end their days among familiar surroundings. A poignant case of an elderly woman forced to leave home underscores the need.
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Steubenville
YY. M. C. A. City Hospital
Working Girls’ Club
Tuberculosis League
Salvation Army
Friends of
Childi
Fatally Hurt Fireman on Pan Handle Dies at 22
C P McCabe of Coshocton aged 22 died after an accident while riding a Pan Handle railroad engine near Coshocton. He had gone to Dennison to work as a fireman, learned the road, and while preparing to return home swung down from a moving engine, struck a post near the tracks, and was dragged under the wheels. He died at Coshocton hospital.
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C. P. McCabe
Coshocton
McCabe
Dennison
Joe Dennison
Coshoeiton
Prominent Albion Official Arrested in Cleveland
John A. Hibbard, secretary of the Farmers' Journal at Albion Michigan and active in Yo M C A circles, was arrested in Cleveland today and held at the Albion police request. He is said to be short in his accounts.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cleveland, O
John A. Hibbard
Farmers’ Journal
Albion
Mich
Yo M
C. A
Bill to Prohibit Interracial Marriage in State
Columbus Jan 14 Reppert of Cincinnati introduced a bill in the House to prohibit marriage between whites and negroes or Chinese in the state. The measure targets interracial unions amid ongoing debates on race and social order.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
Jack Johnson
Representative Reppert
Cincinnati
Court Hears Motions Delayed By Agreement On Technical Violations
In a tense session the prosecution and defense argued over speeding hearings on alleged technical violations of the Kimble Corrupt Practices Act. Judges expressed willingness to hear motions Friday if the Attorney General agrees. Attorneys Stark Gilson Erskine pressed for immediate trials, while Paisley warned that rulings could affect unrelated cases.
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J. A.mansfield
Paisley
Cane Impo
Court Sd
Richards
Mansfield
I. E. Erskine
Samuel Stark
James Gilson
Mr. Erskine
Welty
Naylor
A. C. Lewis
Baeese Serl
Roe
Erskine
Directors named for National Bank stockholders meeting
Steubenville stockholders elected directors on Tuesday afternoon across Commercial National Bank Peoples National Bank and National Exchange. Names include Forney McDonald Erskine Walker Gaston Leech Stone Buck etc. A lengthy roster follows with multiple individuals from each bank listed as elected directors.
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B. Frank’ Murphy
James T. Sarratt
J. Podlewski
H. S&. Bristol
F. M. ‘Ork
Ss. R. Stark National Exchange
Banke
W. H. McClinton
Atecomel
Johnson
McGowan
F. Welday
Grier
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Home For Aged
New York
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Carr & Moore
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A. ©. Douglas
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Western Union
Crucible
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