Thousands in Line Behind Calumet Dead
Coroner and Grand Jury open an investigation into the Christmas Eve disaster that cost 72 lives in Copper Country. Moyer of the Western Federation reported out of danger in Chicago. Evidence focus centers on who shouted fire and prompted the fatal panic as fifty nine witnesses prepare at the coroner’s inquest. A public funeral is held for the victims while miners march in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Press
Houghton County
Charles H. ‘Rahe
Moyer
Mover Out of Danger in Calumet Shooting
Charles H. Lover, president of the Western Federation of Miners, who was shot and brought to a hospital in Calumet, Mich., was reported out of danger early today. Surgeons planned to determine if the bullet could be removed from his shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles H.lover
Western Fedition
Calumet, Mich
Moyer Recourse Hinted In Court By Ferris
In Big Rapids Michigan on December 29 Governor Ferris said Solicitor Densmore and he discussed the labor strike. Densmore suggested federal action, but Ferris stressed the governor’s aim to resolve matters locally and keep legal affairs in state hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOV
Ferris
Moyer
Associated Press
Big Rapids
Mich
Jonn J. Densmore
Department of Labor
Dens
Congress Won't Order Investigation In Calumet Mine Strike
Washington veteran press report says the house rules committee discussed a federal inquiry into the Calumet and Hecla strike. Chairman Henry says no federal case is involved while Airman Pou warns the panel would broaden probes into local labor disputes if the Calumet case sets a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gongress
Washington
Congressal
Calumeter
Wal
House Rules Committee
Henry Ed
Ad Airman Pou
Ittee
Radium Cures Cancer Claim Reported by Dr Jacobi
In New York on December 29 Dr Abra Am Jacobi former AMA president announced radium cured cancer at an Eastern Medical Society meeting. The case described involved seven epithelioma lesions and notes three radium applications averaging minutes per session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Abraam Jacobi
Ameria Medical Association
Eastern Medical Society
Alo
New York
Case
President Wilson to Skip Most Mail at Pass Christian
Pass Christian Mississippi December 29 Associated Press reports that President Wilson will refrain from handling most correspondence while at Pass Christian. Only urgent letters will reach him. endorsements for officials and bankers for the Federal Reserve Board will be withheld until his return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Washington
Pass Christian
New Federal Reserve Board
Safeguard the Radium Deposits Plea of Lane
Secretary Lane proposes withdrawing public lands suspected of radium to protect deposits from private speculation. He urged immediate passage of a joint resolution empowering the president to withdraw lands and conduct explorations to assess developing radium ore for government and hospital use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Lane
Foster
House Mines Committee
Wilson
Geology
Secretary of the Interior
Federals Face Rebels as Ojinaga Battle Opens
PRESIDIO Texas Dec 29 Mexican federal army at Ojinaga opposite here engages the first rebel force appear ed with 4000 troops led by nine generals. Rebels numbering about 4200 under General Ortaga advance from Chihuahua after a long overland march. Rebels fatigue and lack of rations. advance guard over 18 miles from Ojinaga. Fed erals remain fortified in Ojinaga and express confidence in safety while the conflict unfolds over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Presidio
Texas
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Ortaga
la Mula Pass
Ownership in Many States Involved in Supreme Court Case
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court considers a case challenging Alabama land titles granted upon state admission. The suit concerns more than 250000 acres ceded to Alabama in 1819 and tests whether individual land titles are superior to state ownership. The court may dismiss Alabama’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Alabama
New Year Resolve Course Opens at West Side Y M C A
A January 2 class at the West Side branch of the Y M C A aims to teach keeping New Year resolutions. Dr Louis R Welzmiller, the instructor, says many resolutions are made but few kept and will share experiences of youths who fail to carry out their aims.
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New York
West Side
Young Men's Christian Association
Louis R. Welzmiller
Welzmiller
State Democratic executive committee calls Jan 7 meeting in Montgomery
Special to The Item Birmingham Dec 29 1913 the state Democratic and Conservative party executive committee is called to meet at 12 m January 7 1914 in Montgomery to transact business Tyler Goodwyn chairman John Abbott secretary and the full committee roster is listed by district with members from Mobile Choctaw Clarke Montgomery and other counties along with district representatives for the party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic and Conservative Party of
Alabama
Montgomery
Tyler Goodwyn
John Abbott
John P. Abbott
State At Large
John J. King
Marengo
George W. Jones
J. E. Foy
Barbour
Ll. F. Greer
Calhoun
M. B. Abercrombie
Macon
T. IL. Long
Walker
J. Gardner Green
St. Clair
R. E. Spraggins
Madison
P. G. Bowman
Jefferson
R. T. Ervin
Mobile
F. L. Barefield
Choctaw
P. Wilson
Clarke
B. D. Turner, Jr
Washington
John Gamble
Pike
Walter Lee
Conecuh
Alexander Troy
C. E. Hamilton
Butler
W. W. Rainer
Bullock
B. Deg. Waddell
Russell
J. W. Corbett
Jackson
H. C. Thach
Limestone
John C. Pugh
L. H. Nunnelee
Fresh Yard Eggs for the Wilsons in Mississippi
Students from Mississippi Agricultural College in Starkville planned to ease President Wilson's visit by sending three dozen fresh eggs via parcel post. They will continue daily egg deliveries to the Wilsons during the visit in Pass Christian.
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Associated Press
Pass Christian
Miss
Mississippi Agricultural College
Starkville
Wilson
Magician Kills Wife and Baby in Cincinnati Hotel
Robert M Willard, a self described magician, shot his wife and infant daughter in a Cincinnati hotel then fled toward Suspension Bridge. Captured by a policeman, he claimed demon eyes drove him to kill while offering conflicting stories about his identity and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Robert Glaloney
Othello Harriman
Little Rork
Cushing
Olaloney
J. R. Willard
Maloney
Cohroner
Willard
San Antonio
Robert M. Willard
James Holmes
James Willard
Goldsborough
N. C
Oklahoma
College Students Commit Time to Religion Convention
Five thousand college students from eight hundred colleges in the United States and Canada will attend a five day student volunteer convention for foreign missions in Kansas City starting Wednesday. About fifteen foreign nations will be represented including a Chinese delegation of 150 students. Noted speakers include W. J. Bryan. The event features a congress of religions and aims to recruit for denominational church boards and promote world evangelization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated, Press
Kansas City
United States
Canada
W. J. Bryan
Congress of Religions
Students Volunteer Movement
Mother's remedy proves fatal to entire family
In Altoona Pennsylvania a family tragedy is blamed on a medicine given by the mother. Harry Pifer aged 36 Laura Pifer 38 and two young children died two weeks earlier. Father James Pifer and son Lawrence Pifer are critically ill and expected to recover or die. The coroner delivered the verdict yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Harry
Laura Pifer
You
James Pifer
Lawrence Pifer
Mra
Twelve offer bids for road bonds of Mobile County
The Mobile Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners heard twelve bidders for a 200000 road bond issue at 6 percent interest. Tillotson Wolcott of Cleveland led with a premium of 31340, followed by City Bank and Trust Company with 202160. Other bidders included Otto Marx Co Birmingham Davies Beham Cincinnati Fields Longstreet Richards Steiner Bros McNear Co Nuveen Co Bank of Mobile Providence Savings. Extra guard Ludlow approved. Dr H W Gray hired as camp physician at 30 dollars monthly. Addressing reform school funds was deferred pending attorney review.
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Mobile County
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile
Tillottson- Wolcott Company
Cleveland
Ohio
City Bank and Trust Company
Otto Marx
Com. Peny
Birmingham
Comeston
Otto Marx & Co
Ala
Davies, Beham & Co
Cincinnati
Fields
Longstreet & Richards
Steiner Bros
C. W. McNear & Co
Chicago
Til
John Nuveen & Co
Bank of Mobile of Mobile
Providence Savings and Trust Company
Tillettson&Wolcott Company
Richard Ludiow
J. H. Jackson
H. W. Gray
Oak Grove
D. H. Eddington
Harry Maybury
Reform School
East Lake
Sullivan
Ludlow
Hagen
Dak River
Cedar Point Road
Germany Turns Down the States
Berlin reports Germany refused the United States request for most favored nation treatment of American steel and rubber goods. The German reply hints at bargaining if the US offers an equivalent concession in return. The note scales back from full acceptance, signaling potential talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
United States
Iil United States
Eee Seanaie Tas
Lmarican
Four Vessels Lost in Northern Gulf of Mexico All Hands Rescued
Four vessels including the British bark Sirdar and the midsized Lord of Avon and Chesire schooners were abandoned at sea in the northern Gulf of Mexico. All crew members were rescued.
Four Vessels Lost or Overdue in Gulf Storm
In a Christmas Eve and Day gale in the Gulf of Mexico four sailing vessels are known lost or overdue. The Lord of Avon, Sirdar, Milwa and Cheslie were reported in distress or abandoned after crews were rescued. The Lord of Avon crew survived on deck with scarce water and biscuits until rescued by the George F. Scannel. Fears remain for other Mobile bound ships as rough weather continues.
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Gulf Ports
Gulf of Mexico
Milwa
Sirdar
Cheslie
Lord of Avon
George F. Scannell
Pascagoula
Cuba
Pensacola
Patuxent
Sidar
Mobile
Glenafton
M. A. Ley
Sail Mobile
Lawerence
Fla
Cienfuégos
Bar
Geo F. Scannel
Thorndike
Porto Rico
Mobblé
Gulf
Scannel
George F. Scannel
Cours
R. G. Co., Ltd
St. Johns
N. B
Nova Scotia
Newberry
Bay House
Mobile Sui
Cestrian
Gulfprot
Ruth A. Welles
Mobile Monene
Secretary Daniels Plays Friendly Race To Save Maryland Home
Secretary Daniels and a ten year old boy engage in a lighthearted contest to raise 1500 dollars to save the Crawford family home in Riverdale Maryland. The father left for Washington and never returned, leaving Mrs Crawford and three children in distress after surgery and mortgage threats. The flotilla is circulating a subscription list with initial contributions already totaling 35 dollars from the boy’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
George L. Crawford
Riverdale
Crawfords
United States
Severn
Crawford
Charity of Friends
VF. A. Sarg
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Calumet
Mayer
Fede
Ation
Danger
Bi. Jacobi
Geady
Little White House
Alabama School Law
Wilsons
Miss, A. C
Parceist
Babe
Robert Willard
Commissioner Gaillard
Achord
Motley
Avon
Sec. Daniels
Small Boy
American Association
Charleston
S.C
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