President and Family Return from Pass Christian Trip
President Jison and family arrived in Washington from Pass Christian and went to the White House for breakfast. It was 18 degrees below zero as they faced the cold after coastal warmth, with the president avoiding speeches and greeting crowds with a smile. The trip sparked talk of winter golf and quieter official routines in the capital.
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Jated Press
Washington
Jison
Pass Christian
White House
Atlen
T. Grayson
U.S. N
Gulf Coast
Alabama Road Building Report Highlights State Aid Progress
The State Engineer W. S Keller reports eight counties work on state aid roads, seventeen counties completed work, and others spent funds. A draftsman completed a state map, with prompt county map submissions aiding the process. Twenty three counties have complied so far, moving toward 1914 appropriations.
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Colbert
Coosa
Dale
Hale
Marengo
Morgan
Perry
Shelby
Barbour
Greene
Montgomery
Ishington
Keller
Railroad strike ends as officer's inmate dies in scuffle
Associated Press report from Kesbarre Pa describes Orr of Tunkhannock dying after injuries during a quarrel in a rail yard shanty. Foreman Charles H. Stanford, 62, barricaded and resisting arrest for two hours, was captured after the posse rushed the scene. authorities say Orr died while being moved to a hospital and Stanford acted in self defense.
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Ociated Press
Kesbarre
Orr
Tunkhannock
Rick
Charles H. Stanford
Stan
Stanford
Postal Savings Swindle Tied to Forgery Case
Neb Jan 13 report details what is described as the first swindle of the Postal Savings Bank through forgery. Philip Nugent alias Jack D Phoenix of Arizona is accused of forging the name Morris and obtaining thirty dollars.
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Neb
Arhilip’ Nugent
Jack D. T “Phoenix
Ariz
Morris
Miss Willard Towed Roosevelt's Son to Marriage
Daughter of the United States minister to Spain to wed Kermit Roosevelt, second oldest son of ex-President Roosevelt, in the spring. The couple met years ago on an automobile tour through West Virginia, and engagement news came from Madrid via Richmond friends.
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United States
Spain
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Richmond
Madrid
Amusements at Kyric and Lyric theatres this week
William Morris presents The Blindness of Virtue at Kyric Theatre on Wednesday in four acts with a strong domestic theme. Lyric Theatre features Little Lost Sister in a Friday appearance with producer teams Rickson and Gazzolo, based on Virginia Brooks' novel, with seats on sale Wednesday.
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William Morris
Little Theatre
London
Cosmo Hamilton
Lyric
E. B. Rose
Virginias Brooks
Redight
Chicago
Free Concert On $500 Columbia Grafon da In Mobile
A Wednesday night 7:30 free concert at the Masonic Temple features the first Columbia Grafon da instrument in Mobile. Smith Piano Co presents operatic selections and late popular records with no admission charged.
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Columbia Grafonda
Mobile
Smith Piano CO
Masonic Temple
Emigrant Kills Italian Physician Aboard Berlin
Dr. Giannini an Italian emigrant official aboard the liner Berlin from Genoa to New York was shot and killed by an insane emigrant named Cupertino. The body landed at Gibraltar but local law prevents turning the murderer over to land authorities. he will be taken to New York.
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Associated Press
Gibraltar
Dr. Giannini
Berlin
Genoa
New York
Cupertino
Keeper of Preserves Killed by Vicious Buck
Patrick Horan longtime head keeper at the Islip Long Island Hawley estate died in the deer enclosure after a buck gored him multiple times. The attack occurred unseen with the animal’s horns puncturing his lungs and breaking bones. Police and investigators began inquiries into the fatal incident.
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New York
Patrick Horan
Islip Long Island
Edward Hawley
Horan
Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys
Public health warning promotes Jad-Salts to “flush” kidneys by drinking four ounces of rad Salts daily with water. Claims include kidney stimulation, acid neutralization, and prevention of bladder weakness. Endorses lithia-water drinks and abundant water intake.
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Lenny Omaha
Aged engineer dies at throttle after race
George H. Perry, 63, veteran engineer of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul, died of heart disease while piloting the Olympian at fifty five miles per hour after winning a race against a rival train near Easton. The crash of events followed as the fireman saw Perry succumb before Laconia.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
George H. Perry
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Perry
St. Paul's
Easton
Cascade Mountains
Laconia
Morals Improve in Gotham, Says Civic Committee
The New York City anti vice committee reports steady moral improvement since the Rosenthal murder. The police receive a clean bill of health as the “lid” remains on. They endorse tenement law amendments, seek building owner plates, push excise agents, and note 1913 spending about 11000 with contributions from Carnegie Ford Harkness Mrs D Willis and Rockefeller heirs.
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New York
New York City
Rosenthal
Board of Aldermen
Andrew Carnegie
James B. Ford
Edward
Harkness
D. Willis
James
John D. Rockefeller
Shoes May Reach 10 Per Pair At Convention
New York reports at the National Shoe Retailers' Associa tion convention suggest shoes may rise to 10 dollars a pair. Speakers blame pure shoe laws now in twenty five states and pending congress measures for higher prices and oppose stamping non leather shoes as adulterated.
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Associated Press
New York
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
Congress
Once Refused Will Try Again
Lieut. Riley E. Scott, formerly of the U S Army, is in San Francisco awaiting a France sent device. He plans to drop nitro gelatine from an army aeroplane a mile high over North Island at San Diego next month, the army to test his device. The effort marks a climax in a department program begun with lighter bombs and increasing to 100 pound charges. Scott’s invention was rejected by the U S Army three years ago after he resigned and took it to France where he earned prizes and was decorated by the French government.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Riley E. Scott
United States Army
France
North Island
San Diego
War Department
Scott
Federal League Invades Minor Leagues as Bohannan Offered
In Louisville on January 18 Pat Bohannan, former Danbury manager of the New York New Jersey League, disclosed a Federal League offer. He said he will not sign with any league outside organized baseball.
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Louisville
Pat” Bohannan
Danbury, Colm
Bohannan
Collegians Study the Liquor Problem Across 100 Colleges
Nearly 2,500 students in 100 colleges study the liquor issue under professional leadership. Thirty four colleges grant regular curriculum credit for the liquor question as part of their programs, according to a report by the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Intercollegiate Prohibition Associa
Schooner Celia F. Rescued Near Key West Flats
The lighthouse tender Mangrove reported releasing the lumber laden American schooner Celia F. from a perilous position on the North Key flats, Tortugas, as it returned to Key West. The vessel, bound from Mobile for Cardenas Cuba, was floated with great difficulty and proceeded uninjured.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Mangrove
Celia F
North Key Flats
Tortugas
Mobile
Cardenas
Cuba
Sarah Bernhardt Enters Legion of Honor
News from Paris reports that Sarah Bernhardt has been added to the Legion of Honor roll. After repeated efforts blocked by social influence, the renowned French actress receives the decoration, joining Adelina Patti and other famous women who wear the red ribbon.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Legion of Honor
Adelina Patti
Mme. Durie
Baroness de Rothschild
Mme. Paquinand
Mme. Dutrieu
Cardinal Merry Del Val Chosen as St Peter’s Archpriest
Rome reports Cardinal Merry Del Val appointed archpriest of St Peter's to succeed the late Cardinal Rampolia after a Vatican announcement. A deputation of canons discussed the appointment with the pope yesterday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Rome
Cardinal Merry del Val
St. Peter's
Cardinal Rampolia
Woman refuses operation in Logansport testimonial
Logansport Indiana woman describes suffering from female trouble and how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her avoid surgery. She urges others to try the product and notes the company guarantees testimonials are genuine and confidential replies are provided by women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Logansport
Ind
Danien D. B. Davis
Franklin St
Lydia F. Pinkham
Bertholet Claims Artificial Digestion With UV Rays
Paris report states Professor Daniel Bertholet reproduced digestion processes using ultraviolet rays from a mercury vapor lamp applied to food substances in a quartz vessel. The experiment allegedly occurred without the aid of natural ferments.
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Paris
Daniel Bertholet
Watchdog Considered Safer Than Revolver for All Parties
The remark notes that the watchdog is safer than keeping a revolver, a cautionary statement reflecting concern for all involved and suggesting alternatives to firearms.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promotes Quick Skin Healing
For frost bitten ears fingers and toes chapped hands and lips chilblains cold sores red rough skin Bucklen's Arnica Salve stops the pain at once and heals quickly. Best remedy for skin diseases itching eczema tetter piles etc. 25c. All druggists or by mail H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Bucklen
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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