Bitter feelings rise over Kidnapping claim at Calumet strike
In Calumet miners confront the Moyer kidnapping dispute amid union distrust and talk of federal agent John Moyer arrival. Sheriff Cruse probes the alleged abduction as strike funds and relief efforts continue with limited support.
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Strik
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation
Conse Ives
John Bismore
Department of
Citi- S
Meyer
Citizens’ Alliance
Chicago
John Tanner
West
al- Mee
Moyer
Cruse
Iins
Feir
Moyer Reports Abduction by Thugs On Train Ride
Charles H. Moyer president of the Federation of Miners says he was seized on a Milwaukee and St. Paul line passenger train near Enbay Wisconsin and transported toward Michigan. He describes being bound beaten shot at and guarded by fifteen men led by an ally of the Citizens' Alliance during the trip to Channing Michigan.
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Y Associated Press
Eenbay
Wis
Herth
Charles H. Moyer
The
Federation of Miners
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Channing
Mich
Scott
Hancock
Citizens’ Alliance
Waddell Mahon
Moyer
Chicago
Hann
Parme
Eye — Calumet and
Hecla
Negro Awakens In Time 10 Avert A Big Disaster
A fire in Cleveland damaged a three story brick building housing the Perry hotel a theatre bank and stores forcing thirty families and eighty guests into the street. John Caldwell awakened by smoke alerted occupants as women and children were carried out unconscious. Loss estimated at about $10,000.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Perry Hotel
John Caldwell
Wilson enjoys rare rosy glow after rest and golf
President Wilson woke late in Pass Christian and later golfed at Mississippi Country Club. Gulfport volunteers recount his quick response to a local fire at the Neville residence, with residents weighing a formal vote of thanks for his role in preventing greater damage.
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Associated Press
Pass Christian
Miss
Wilson
Mississippi Country Club
Washington
Gulfport
Golf Club
Fire Department of
President Wilson
Neville
Fire destroys five story building in St Louis business district
A five story fire in downtown St Louis caused $250000 in damage. The blaze forced 150 hotel guests at the St Regis to flee in night clothes. Six firefighters were injured as flames leaped the alley. The Adams Stamp, Harris Shoe, McKnight Tailoring, and Y W C A restaurant were major losers.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
St. Regis Hotel
Adams Stamp Company
Harris Shoe Company
McKnight Tailoring Company
Arthur Barnes Treat Dies in New Haven at Year old
New Haven, Conn., Dec 27 Arthur Barnes Treat head of Sperry and Treat contract firm that built Yale University buildings died suddenly here from acute indigestion. He was years old.
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Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
Arthur Barnes Treat
Sperry & Treat
Yale University
Salvation for cheap beef up ten southerners
Washington December 26 The declaration that the South will be the nation's main source of cheap beef is outlined in a statement to the House Agriculture Committee by George M. Rommel head of the animal husbandry division of the Department of Agriculture. He notes that Northern farmers cannot raise beef for less than five cents a pound, while Alabama has demonstrated such pricing. He adds that Northern feeders may earn more if fattening on their farms, leaving the cost uncertain.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
George M. Rommel
Chambermaid Led Bostick in Crime and Flight
Los Angeles reports that a hotel chambermaid helped robber and murderer Horace E. Montague escape discovery. Bostick hoped to flee with the girl to Phoenix after the December 1 Pullman car murder. Sheriff Hammel plans to return the suspect woman to Los Angeles as crowds surround the county prison.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
John Bos
Phoenix
Ariz
Hammel
Afi
Block on foreign potatoes shifts landing date
Secretary Houston of the department of agriculture blocked a rush to import foreign potatoes by changing the landing date for New York from January 7 to December 23. Receivers had sought tramp steamers to load 450,000 bags, but the plan was halted and several chartered ships were released.
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Associated Press
New York
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Miner Strike Talks Frame Moyer Remarks At Hancock
A report notes Mr. Moyer stating he has sought to settle the Hancock strike, asserting submitted terms were fair and that he has kept his word with mine owners state and local officials. The record cites a question to Moyer about mine owner responses.
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Hancock
Congressman Pepper Buried Beside Mother
Congressmen I. B. Pepper was buried in Ottumwa Iowa after a funeral attended by 24 members of the Senate and House who arrived from Washington for services at the First Methodist church. The Rev B Ames Montgomery led the eulogies and tributes to Washington and Eden of Mis.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Iowa
Pepper
Senate
House
Washington
First Methodist Church
B. Ames Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Fishermen Lost In New Jersey Storm Barge Crews Missing
Reports from the New Jersey coast say the gale and high tide have subsided and Sea Bright suffers the worst damage. Eight fishermen's homes are destroyed and two barges Agropes and Undaunted with ten crewmen lost near Seaside Park. Mayor Elliott mobilizes funds as bodies remain unfound.
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Associated Press
New York
New Jersey
Seabright
George W. Elliott
Seaside Park
N.J
California coast braces as tides surge and damage grows
All available men and bulkhead materials rushed to southern California beaches from Santa Barbara to Long Beach to counter unprecedented high tides. Waves yesterday caused property losses estimated between 150000 and 260000 dollars while today’s tides were feared higher. emergency preparations aimed to avert further damage along the water fronts.
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California
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Barbara
Long Beach
Seabright mobilizes to repair storm wreckage
Fishermen, tradesmen and laborers gird Seabright for repairs after a coastal storm. Bulkheads receive priority as protection for the colony. A large labor force will work ten days on fixes. shelter provided to displaced fishermen. Central Railroad of New Jersey tracks repaired. Damages along the coast from Sandy Hook to Atlantic City estimated at 500000 to 1000000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Seabright
N. J
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Sandy Hook
Atlantic City
Mrs Ella Young Resumes Chicago Schools Post
Mrs Ella Young returns to her desk as superintendent of Chicago public schools. Her reinstatement ends a heated board fight with resignations accepted. John D Shoop named interim head on secret ballot and may become assistant superintendent again. Women groups defended Young and mayor accepted trustee resignations to clear the way for new appointees.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ella Young
Board of Education
John D. Shoop
Young
Harrison
Shooy
Viscount Haldane Endorses Lower Judge Salary
Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor of Great Britain, told a royal commission on legal delays that $25,000 a year is a liberal salary for any judge, even a lord high chancellor, though his own salary is $50,000 annually. The remark came during evidence on proper judge salaries.
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London
Viscount Haldane
Great Britain
Ion
Royal Commission of
Fire destroys Olinger and Bruce Dry Dock planing mill
Fire on Pinto Island near Eslava street destroyed the planing mill of the Olinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company Friday night about 10 65 o clock. Government steamer General Holabird and tugs Lapwig Claude and Beho saved the plant and nearby vessels. J H Remy, an employee, was badly cut while fighting the blaze. The fire lasted over an hour and damaged small lumber. rebuilding plans were announced the next day.
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Olinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company
Pinto Island
Eslava Street
General Holabird
Lapwig
Claude
Beho
J. H. Remy
E. C
Galveston
Tex
San Cristobal
Henry Caby
Dry Dock Company
Planing
Glee Club Boys Here for Concert Tonight
Alumni and local residents welcome the University of Alabama Glee Club for a concert at the Battle House auditorium tonight at 3 15. Director Tom Garner promises a lively program of sentimental and comic numbers with tickets available from local alumni committee led by Maiden Cammack.
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University of Alabama
Glee Club
University of Alabama Glee Club
Battle House Auditorium
Tom Garner
Mobile
Cammack
Noise of Firecracker Accident Injures Woman on Broad
Mrs. Mattie Courtright aged woman residing on Broad near Texas street suffered a serious injury in a Saturday morning accident in front of her home area as a firecracker noise preceded the event.
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Mattie Courtright
Broad
Texas Street
Rabbi Kopard Calls for Reawakening Jewish Faith at Chautauqua
In Philadelphia on December 27 Rabbi Louis J. Kopard appealed for a religious awakening among American Jews and a stand against agnosticism. He warned that militant ancient Judaism’s zeal waned amid worldly pleasures and skepticism, a trend he said also affected Catholicism Protestantism and other faiths.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Rabi
Louis J, Kopard
Buffalo
Tweneth
Jewish Chautauqua Sociéty
Habbi Kopard
Angen Tae
Denver to Have Radium Factory
A Denver representative of the National Radium Institute announced plans for a radium research laboratory in Colorado. The facility would be directed by the U S Bureau of Mines and funded by the institute to study radium’s remedial and curative effects on human illnesses. James A Douglas of New York is president of the national group. Colorado hosts two large placer ore deposits connected to the project.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Dee
N Radium Institute
United States Bureau, of Mines
National Radium Institute
United States
James A. Douglas
New York
Colorado
World's Smallest Man Dead in London
The world’s smallest man John William White, a London contractor, died aged after standing only 25 inches tall. Early reports note his size drew attention alongside his two sisters and humble family life.
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London
Associated Press
John William White
South End
Paul Stensland Redemption Aim After Bank Scandal
James Neeley reports Paul Stensland former Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president who absconded with 500000 in 1906 is repaying depositors losses. Stensland was captured in Morocco and returned to repay 1600000 shortfall. he served four years and seeks full restitution, aided by belief he has come back.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Paul Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
James Neeley
Morocco
Stensland
Henry W. Herring
Herring
Keeley
Christma
Draper Hosts Spectacular Diplomatic Costume Ball
Mrs. William F. Draper widow of the late ambassador to Italy held a Farragut Square ball that eclipsed previous Washington gatherings. Official society attended as roses and period costumes filled the ballroom while Mrs. Draper portrayed de Valois and Miss Draper played Marie d Anjou. Count Gunther von Bernstorff joined the march among the many participants, noted as a highlight of the event.
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Associated Press
Washington
Willliam F. Draper
Italy
Farragut
Draper
Site de Valois
Henry of
March
Cardinal Rampolla death ruled not mysterious
Officials of the Vatican and Ram Polla's friends denied rumors of mysterious circumstances in the cardinal's death. They said no exhumation would occur as a medical examination had already determined the cause of death. The rumors arose from a box said to contain private papers that disappeared.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal RamPolla
Disapce
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