Revolt in Iron County Prohibition Sparks Federal Action
Washington reports a complete probe of Iron County Michigan prohibition controversy. H M Gaylord will travel to Michigan to coordinate with authorities, while Maj A V Dalrymple leads sixteen armed Internal Revenue officers to enforce measures and possibly arrest without warrants as tensions rise over enforcement and a constitutional amendment dispute.
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Ternal
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Iron County
Michigan
Will Madwehy
Bureau of Internal Revenue
H. M. Gaylord
Prohibition
Dist
Dist. Prhibition Com. Lrymple
Chicago
Gle
Micon
Iran County
Maj. A. V Dalle
Central States
Internal Revenue
Feristacu
M. C. McDancuch
Tron County
River City
Fehlad
All
County Ditch Improvement Hearing Planned for Beebe Ditch
On petition by F H Galloway and others, county commissioners will hold a hearing on deepening widening and tiling the Beebe ditch on the east side of the river. The natural water course travels from the east near Perry Fay property, crosses East River and East Uridee Street into the river, causing trouble in a growing city area. The work is deemed necessary though property owners nearby will bear a substantial share of costs.
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F. H. Galloway
Beebe
Perry-Fay
East River
East Uridee Street
Tha River
Conalderddie
Chamber of Commerce issues annual report for 1912
The Chamber of Commerce mailed its annual report detailing a year of growth in manufacturing, new industries, housing, and member statistics. The financial section says the chamber is in good condition and lists membership. Oscar Thomas of Dale Court Elyria was injured by fluorine metal and treated at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain.
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Chamber of Commerce
Oscar Thomas
Dale Court
Elyria
Radhi
Lorain
St. Joseph's Hospital
American Held By Mexicans for Ransom Reported
Barry Ho fatty, an American citizen, is said to be kidnapped by Mexicans at Matimi Durango and held for ransom, according to information received by the state department. In York, George C. Kelly faced tenant protests after raising rents. tenants voted him out of his pre-war rate and he wired 80 families.
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Donough
Grove
Dalrymple
Chicago
McDun
Ibel
Dupat
J. Dairynsgle
York
George C. Kelly
Ork
West 106Th Street
Kelly
Associated Press
Washington
Barry Hofatty
Matimi Durango
State Department
Railroad Bill Sidetracked By President
Washington February 2 The railroad organization bill faced delays as party officers shifted focus to wage demands of unload employees. A vote on the measure was expected before nightfall after President Wilson contemplates the proposal and an impartial tribunal.
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Washington
Wilson
Uniour
Wils
Wilagon
Canned Debate Feature Meeting in New York
A Central Republican club feature debate in New York on February 21 presents rival statesmen. Senators Lodge and Havin g Republicans, William McAdoo and Attorney General Palmer Democrats will expound attitudes on the question.
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New York
Central Republican Club
Hjorlemn
Lodge
William
McAdoo
Palmer
Retired Admiral Nominated to U S Shipping Board
Admiral William Benson and three others named as directors of the U S Shipping Board in a government appointment. The former Navy chief rests as a leading candidate for the post, with confirmation expected this month.
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Ship Board
William 8. Benson
United States Navy
U. S Shinning Board
Wilson scans railroad bill veto pending action and protests
President Wilson and advisers study the Cummins-Esch railroad bill as unions press to leave it unsigned until objections are heard. Labor leaders say 2,000,000 union workers demand time to present concerns to the president before signature.
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Wilson
Washington
Confession in Michigan Killing and Robbery
Rose La Vergne a 22 year old French woman confessed in Mackinac Michigan to stabbing a man to death in her apartment with another young woman and robbing the body of 300 dollars details say the other woman did the killing and a visitor witnessed the crime she says she took 200 dollars and shared the rest with her companion Local authorities have the confession and say further investigation continues
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Cohen
Attempted assassination wounds Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia
A dispatch from Trieste reports an assassination attempt on Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia and Premier Protitch. Both were wounded, the dispatch states, details unclear.
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Associated Press
London
Alexander of
Serbia
Protitch
Trieste
Irish Home Rule Bill Opens in Commons
London February 25 The government introduced the Home Rule bill in the House of Commons and the measure received its first reading.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
CUT WHOLESALE PORK PRICE AS RETAIL JUMPS
Washington reports pork prices to consumers higher now than during FDA control despite falling hog prices. Hoover informs Senator Henderson that foreign buying regulation under the FDA raised farmer earnings by about 2.50 to 190 over the season and notes over a million pounds more exports since control ended.
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Washington
Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
Henderson
Nevada
Hoover
Atention
Senate
Sendfer Gora
Oklahoma
Harding Wood Camps Buzzing With Activity
Columbus dispatch notes two days left for national convention delegate petitions as Harding and Wood campaigns intensify. Headquarters in Deshler Hotel and Neil House coordinate delegate selections with filings and regional district support. final list expected Friday as entries close.
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Columbus
Den
Wood
Marcing
Harding
Deshler Hotel
Harry M. Dougherty
National
Neil House
Thirteen Socialists Sentenced for Draft Conspiracy
Thirteen socialists convicted of conspiracy to defeat the military draft were sentenced by U S Judge Peck. The hearings from Cincinnati Feb TV and mail sentences imposed five time proved. the event underscores rising penalties in political dissent.
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Cincinnati
United Sta
Peck
Johnson Praised in Roosevelt Letter From 1916
Edgar Williams of Sacramento, California, state civil service commission president, released Colonel Roosevelt’s January 1916 letter praising Hiram Johnson. The note lauds Johnson as the most aligned figure in public life among Roosevelt’s team.
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Washington
Edgar Williams
Sacramento
Cal
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Military training omitted from bill in committee report
The House military committee accepted the proposal to omit universal military training from the wartime mobilization bill. The committee ordered an advisory report on the bill with no recommendation on training.
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Assocated Press
He Prefran
Tepemean
Hesic
German Town in Throes of a Food Riot
Berlin dispatch reports February riots in Ludwigs Haven with mobs plundering shops and causing chaos. Authorities struggle to restore order as residents face scarcity and unrest spreads.
Funeral Services Largely Attended for H Hange
Funeral services for the late Hubert Vlames were held at Jerking funeral parlors this afternoon conducted by Rev W B Winters. A large attendance included relatives friends and employees of the Curain County Electric Co. Floral emb... demonstrated the high regard for the deceased.
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Hubert Vlanes
W. B . Wiinters
Curain County Tiectric Co
Young Seattle Newsboy Joins Chamber of Commerce
Virgil Steinmetz, a newsboy, recently joined the Seattle chamber of commerce. He is believed to be the only newsboy and the youngest member of any chamber of commerce in the country. He is under twenty and serves as secretary of the Seattle newsboys' union.
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Virgil Steinmetz
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Newsboys’ Union
Seattle
Divorce action over child by prior marriage filed in Lorain court
Anton Shagie of Lorain sues Pauline Shapie of Amherst seeking a divorce claiming each spouse has a child by a prior marriage and alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. He left the home and asks the court to bar her from any interest in his Loguin property.
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Anton
Shagie
Lorain
Pauline Shapie
Amherst
Shea
Loguin
Governor Cox Halts Appraisal Plan Amid Political Shifts
State action on reappraisal of real estate across Elyria Lorain and Avon Lake stalled after a news conference. Auditors were instructed to seek hearings but the state board reversed, delaying reappraisal until September. The dispute coincides with Governor Cox’s pre election stance as tensions rise before the primaries. President Wilson names Bainbridge Colby as Secretary of State, replacing Robert Lansing. Colby’s long political career spans Progressive era roles and shifts between parties.
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Elyria
Lorain
Avon
Cox
Fen
Loarain
Avon Lake
Othes Cleveland
Bug
Owled Inc
Statiet
Scaiv Board
Stave
Aetior Geinded
Washington
Bain
Bridge Culby
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert Lansing
Wilson
White House
Yarde
Colby
Frank K. Polk
Culby
Senate
New -Fleet Corporation
Paris
Coley
Chicago
Roosevelt
Celby
Progresse Party
Col. Roosevelt
Chas. BK. Hughes
Ann Colby
New Jersey Assembly Approves Wet Bill Amid Turmoil
The New Jersey assembly passed the compromise wet bill by 47 to 21 amid cheers and tumult. It sets 3 12 percent alcohol by volume as the legal limit for beverages in New Jersey and awaits Senate action after a brief adjournment. Governor Edwards supports the measure and Attorney General Ale Cran seeks quick placement on state statutes. Clyde Walrath, 23, a former Elyria bank clerk, is charged with embezzling 105 dollars from Guardian Buildings & Trust Co and is linked to a forged Larain Banking Co. check in Cleveland. He attempted self harm en route to a police station and was arrested.
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Clyde Walrath
Elyria Bank
Cleveland
Guardian 8Ings & Trust Co
Larain Hanking Co
Trenton
ON. J
New Jersey Assembly
New Jersey
Edwards
House
Senate
Ale Cran
United States Supreme Court
Premier Troyd George Pushes Extradition Plea at Council
London dispatch reports Premier Troyd George urged pressure on Truland to secure a prompt decision on extraditing the former Emperor. Premier Nitti reportedly opposed the proposal at yesterday’s supreme council meeting.
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Paris
Troyd George
Supreme Council
Truland
Willam
Nitti
Sys
London
Echo de Par
Liberty for prisoners G L Usher and M T Wolf in Mexico
Lieuts G L Usher and M T Wolf American aviators held at Nacozari since February 2 are at liberty to return to American soil. They were held longer than other nationals forced to land in the southern republic after a forced landing near the border. New York health officials launch Gipitheia education drive amid rising cases. total 2 772 cases with 24 deaths since January 1.
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Douglas
Ariz
G. L. Usher
M. Lt. Wolf
Nacozari
Leutenants
Republic
New
SEARS
New York
Copland
Former VP James Gayley Dies at Home
James Gayley once served as vice president of United States Steel Corporation and died at his home in February. The event marks the passing of a notable industrial leader.
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James Gayley
United States Steel Corporation
Moesle Succeeds Erzberger As Hon Finance Minister
Berlin report says Moesle was elected to replace Mathias Erzberger who resigned as finance minister. Erzberger’s retirement is described by Deutsch Zeitung as temporary while right favorable papers hint at a potential fall from power.
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Moesle
Erzberger
iMy Associated Press
Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Former British Premier Elected To Parliament
Herbert H. Asquith was elected to Parliament from the Paisley district in the recent election. It was officially announced today.
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Associated Press
Tondon
Pomer
Herbert H. Asquith
Paisley
Father and Son banquet honors 45 Western Heights youths in US 62 CG
The Young Men's Business Club hosted a Father and Son banquet at US 62 CG last evening for 45 boys from Western Heights, with Orten lurk as chair, DA. Baird and Russell Waldorf on the organizing committee. Judge A. H. Webber spoke on purpose and cited notable self-made figures, while prizes and music added to the event.
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Western Heights
Father
Orten & Lurk
DA. Baird
Russell Waldorf
America
Young Men's Business Club
Rotary Club
George Tattersall
Lawrence Webber
Cleveland Life Insurance Co
H. W. Merriman
Werth
Clark
A. H. Webber
Webber
Thomas Edinon
Nilan
Bia
Mr. Rovers
Lorain
Lorain Econery
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Nants
Ate Thief
Ickets
William S. Benson
Action of Labor
R. M. Jewell
Fall
American Federation of Labor
Jawell
E. J. Manion
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Timothy Shea
Hines
Department’ of Justice
Dergia Pringe
Premier
Alleset
Farouk
Sabiha
Monogmy
Sublime Port
Prince Farouk
Johnson
War Administration
Asso Berlin
Ludwigs Haven
H. Hange
Newsboy’s
Commerce
Thor. Bull Mooser
Mexico
Liberty
AIEEL
Marion Necis
Marion
Feu
Marlon
A. R. Webber
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