Former partner of Mayor Gaynor held for perjury
Edward Gront former New York city controller and ex police and Brooklyn banking official, and James P. Ashley cashier of Union Bank of Brooklyn, were indicted for perjury. The charges stem from a state banking commission inquiry after the bank closed in 1910, alleging inflated resources and false valuations in a sworn report of 7 million dollars vs actual 4, and overvalued assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Gront
New ‘York City
Banking Bureau ‘of
Brooklyn
Gaynor
Hoe
Banka of Resources
Union Bank of Brooklyn
James P. Ashley
State Banking Commission
Grout
Ashley
Lane Would Head Off Formation of Radium Monopoly
Secretary Lane proposes withdrawing public domain lands believed to hold radium to secure the metal for public use and hospitals. He asks Wilson to authorize withdrawals and Explorations to determine a feasible U S radium supply, warning against private monopolies and European control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
R. Lane
Wilson
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Europe
Bureau of Mines
Denver
United States Public Health Service
Man long sought for murder is captured
Cleveland police report the capture of Johnny Dugan alias the Kid, the man Kinney named before his execution as the shooter in the February 2 1913 murder of Captain Ralph Byrne at his home, Kinney having testified before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Rowe
White
San Francisco
Johnny Dugan
Kid
Dugan
Ralph Byrne
Frank Kinney
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Kinney
Church Bells Called an Undue Influence in Local Election
In Macon County a suit alleges the tolling of church bells by dry forces influenced the December election. The petition claims the bell tolling and urging by judges and clerks improperly swayed voters, noting the drys won by 28 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Macon County
Federal inquiry into big copper strike unlikely
In Big Rapids Michigan on December 20 government labor solicitor John Densmore and special prosecutor George Nicholls met Governor Ferris at his home to discuss the copper mine strike. The governor said federal action was unnecessary, noting the state grand jury in session and Michigan could handle it. Densmore described a conciliatory mission rather than a federal probe. Congress peers debated the Calumet strike, with some opposing federal inquiry though pressure from the Western Federation of Miners and Rep. MacDonald continued. An inquest in Calumet into the Christmas Eve Italian Hall panic drew witnesses, including Mrs. Annie Clemens, who testified no alliance badge caused the panic. Sheriff Cruse denied lack of protection claims, and witnesses described the fire alarm incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rapids
Mich
John Bonsmoré
Government Department of Labor
George A. Nicholls
Ferris
Densmore
Calumet
Houghton, Moyer
Michigan
Washington
House Rules Committee
Henry
Pou
Western Federation of Miners
MacDonald
John B. Densmore
The
Department, of Labor
Wilson
Alliance
Copper Country
William Fisher
Annie Clemens
Citizens’ Alliance
James Cruse
Moyer
Federation
Meyer
Therese Sizer
Houghton County
Hancock
John R. Densmore
Department of Labor
Governor Ferris
Q. N. Hilton
Denver
Winter Delay Signals Hardened Prospect of Snow and Rain
Washington December 29 The Weather Bureau says winter will come, with storms delayed slightly but no signs of a milder season. Inquiries confirm no evidence of less than normal rain or snowfall across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
Perta
Usta
Clews to man who gave false alarm of fire in Calumet
Calumet Michigan reports a coroner's inquest into the Christmas Eve panic that cost 72 lives. The search for the first shouter continues as the grand jury probes the Moyer assault and miners strike actions. The funeral for 59 victims drew thousands, with 39 white coffins carried amid chants and grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Lake Superior
Bella
Autoist Causes Double Runover of Pedestrian in Chicago
December 29 report from Chicago describes Patrick Keyes, a direct sweeper, being run over by Julian Robsin a car maker. Robsin reversed the car after stopping, running Keyes over again. Keyes, though badly hurt, crawled to the sidewalk and tried to flee another encounter, and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ptarick Keyes
Julian Robsin
Robert
Keyes
Moyer Resting as Unions Plan Protests Nationwide
Labor leaders in Illinois announce five protest meetings over the assault on Charles H. Moyer at Calumet. One Chicago gathering is set for tomorrow night, with four more on New Year’s Day in Chicago Pullman and South Chicago. In Des Moines Senator Cummins backs a congressional inquiry into the Calumet strike and Moyer attack, with a mass meeting Friday to push resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
Chicago
Charles H. Moyer
Calumet
Johnn. Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Pullman
Des Moines
Cummins
Congress
Clansmen Besieged In Kentucky Mine Stand Off
Wyoming- or Pineville burial? No. In Kentucky near Ely state troops and deputy sheriffs guard mine entrances where John Hendricksen and about 20 men hide. Hunger, snow and wounds plague the besieged group as Adjutant General Ellis leads forces. George Hendrickson is captured, confirming a smaller hidden party.
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Pineville
Ely
John Hendricksen
Beeye
Hendericksons
J. Tandy Ellis
Frankfort
Thomas Hendrickson
Thomas Miller
Hendrickson
Presley Hendrickson
George Hendrickson
Happy Jack" Hendrickson
Happy Jack
Eek Murd
Germany Rejects US Proposal for Most Favored Nation Tariff
Berlin December 29 Germany refused the United States request for most favored nation treatment for American azela rubber shoes and related goods but signaled willingness to bargain if Washington offers an equivalent concession in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Actress plunges from fifth story window in hotel
Chicago reports Mrs. George Secord, 30, an actress, fell or jumped from a fifth floor hotel window and died. No witness saw the fall. Her husband, an actor, had left to join his company. She left a sealed letter addressed to him at Appleton where her parents live in Hopkinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Secord
Ina
Pennsylvania Bandit Holds Bay in Key Pursuit
In Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh on December 30 Henry Rokewaki engaged in a running firefight across wooded terrain after fatally wounding Constable Martin Winds and injuring two others. Rokewaki fled toward Gates, eluding pursuit as detectives and deputies tracked him through fog bound by barricaded houses and vacant inns.
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Pittsburgh
Henry Rokewaki
Martin Winds
West Brome
Ney
Rokowski
Kowak
Homestead
Babe
Raukoski
Aes
Rokowak
Monongalidia
Letters Pour In On Wilson as He Rebounds at Pass Christian
Hundreds of letters arrive daily from across the country as President Wilson rests at Pass Christian. Dr. Cary Grayson says the president is slowly improving and will answer only urgent communications until he returns to Washington. Mississippi Agricultural College students send fresh eggs daily to avoid egg shortages, while Wilson golfs in wet conditions and reports feeling unusually well.
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Christian
Deceas
Wilson
Cary Grayson
Nealth
Washington
Pass Christian
Mary
New
Federal Reserve Board
Mississippi Agricultural College
Stairsville
Suffragists Consider Militant Tax Resistance in U S
Washington reports that for the first time suffragists show signs of militancy in plans to resist the income tax. Rev Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs Medill McCormick lead calls for vigorous resistance with aims to mimic strong English tactics but more restrained. If tax refusal proceeds, Secretary McAdoo would bear the penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Anna Howard Shaw
National Women Suffrage Associaion
Medill McCormick
Congressional Committee
Association
Shaw
McCormick
McAdoo
Treasury officials warn against passive resistance by women
Washington authorities say women who follow Dr. Anna Howard Shaw's call to boycott income tax returns risk serious trouble. Officials note it is illegal to refuse to file returns or pay taxes and cite penalties from twenty to one thousand dollars. The government will enforce the tax law for all filers, men and women, who evade compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Treasury Department
America
Noted Jail Breaker At Liberty Again In Jacksonville
A. D. Cannameyer alias Arbert Chiavell escaped from the county jail in Jacksonville after being held on charges including bank and post office robberies. The jailer described the inmate as a bank and vest office robber. A Macon Georgia woman was suspected of supplying saws to an accomplice.
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I$ AT Liberty
Jacksonville
Fla
Arbert Chiavell
A. D. Cannameyer
Atha
Leavenworth Penitentiaries
Faulnty
Macon
Driscoll
Doctor Claims Radium Cure for Epithelioma
At the Eastern Medical Society meeting in Buffalo Dr Jacob reported a personal cure from epithelioma on his nose after radium treatment. He described three brief applications of radium totaling fourteen minutes, with rapid improvement following the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley
Eastern Medical Society
Buffalo
Jacob
Merning
Papa
Brison’s Hen Education Campaign in Crafton
Pittsburgh area report details C B Brison district agent promoting humane education for hens. He claims talking to hens and posters raised egg production, using lights and enrichment rather than force, asserting learning yields better results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Brison
Noreh Copaciels Rails Road
Crafton
Henhoure
Uniform rate debate at American Economic meeting
Minneapolis reports Balthasar H. Meyer of the Interstate Commerce Commission arguing against a universal rail rate rule. He warns cost data and justice over standardization, notes government ownership as a possible outcome, and predicts ongoing rate challenges amid widespread regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Balthasar HH. Meyer
Interstate Commerce Commision
American Eeonomic Association
Meyer
United States
Mr. Meyer
Seek New Trial for California Bandit
The father and attorney of Ralph Farris seek a new trial arguing the district attorney and Judge Savin Craig failed to specify the degree of murder in Horace Montague's case. If denied, they plan to press a not guilty plea. if still denied, Governor Johnson may be asked for mercy. Farris faces a death sentence after a train robbery near Monte on December 1.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Savin Craig
Superior Court
Horace
Montague
Southern Pacific
Ralph Farris
John
Monte
Cuccosa
Johnson
Farissa
Bishop Bans Tango in His Diocese
The bishop of Bhsancon forbids dancing the tango in his diocese calling it intensely dangerous and a dissolvent of French morality. He appeals to Christian families to exclude it from their homes.
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Bar le
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Cornwall
Copper
Jesus
Ping Street
Cemetery Road
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Union
Cummins For Inquiry
Kentucky Cave
Pennsylvania
American Modibad Society
California
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