AFL to Call Session Over Wide Strike Fallout
Gompers may convene a session of the American Federation of Labor as unrest threatens nationwide, with a Western Federation of Miners strike and talks of government intervention to restore peace in copper country. Charles H. Moyer’s deportation adds to tensions and fuels debate on settlement.
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Charles H. Moyer
Moyer Says AFL Panel to Study Miners Strike Pressure
Chicago January 6 C H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners said the investigation committee of the American Federation of Labor will consider at Washington pressure for a nationwide strike.
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C. H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
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Deportation probes and Mother Jones visit stir Trinidad scene
United Mine Workers began preparing affidavits about deporting strikers from the Oak Creek coal district in Routt County hoping for congressional action. Officials face renewed pressure over military offers to block Mother Jones from stopping in Trinidad yesterday.
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United Mineers
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Routt County
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Construction Advances at Portneuf River Bridge Site
Work continues rapidly on a new set of buildings in the present shops area with half the steel for a large structure in place. The building measures about 350 by 400 feet and foundations for around a dozen others have been laid. Concrete for the Center Street bridge over the Portneuf River advances well in good weather.
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Ata
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Portneuf River
AAR WITH THE ROBBERY AAR WITH THE ROBBERY Neb
Neb Jan 5 Sammons former log o now is mentioned in a brief police blotter note about a robbery case. The fragment mentions a person named Sammons and a connection to a robbery investigation.
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Sammons
Lo Go Now
Court orders militia to halt liquor seizure at Copperfield
Port crews report a court order restraining the militia from seizing liquor as saloons continue to ignore the rule. No stock remains and preparations begin for shipment by Baker. Fifty additional militia members are en route to Copperfield as reinforcements.
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Portland
Copperfield
Baker
Tries to Break Jail Inmate Caught Vanishing Window
Al Ogden January 4. Desperate over incarceration and black hand cases the man, J Martin, was found at 11 o clock attempting to saw Ivy from the county jail. Deputy Sheriff Eldo Ritter surprised him in the corridor as he worked to remove the screen and bars. Martin claimed he sought company and would be moved to a different area. His lawyers have withdrawn from the case.
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Martin
One Bank for the Northeast Proposed Bank District
New York January 5 Charles A Conant financial expert urges a single regional bank for the entire northeast including Pennsylvania to rival a network of smaller banks He argues a strong district bank could handle institutions in the region while McAdoo counters the plan as top heavy A Barton Hepburn of Chase National Bank backs Conant.
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New York
Charles A. Conant
Potomac
Pennsylvania
McAdoo
Conant
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
New York Hearing Urges Regional Reserve Bank
A Washington committee urged creation of a regional reserve bank in New York at the first hearing today. Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Agriculture Secretary Houston led discussions as New York bankers argued the regional system should cover a large northeast territory.
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New York
Washington
George Fred Williams United States Minister to Greece
George Fred Williams, a Boston Democrat long active in state politics, has become the United States minister to Greece. Once a fierce advocate of the common people and machine reform, he remains a prominent national figure in politics.
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George Fred Williams
United States
Greece
Baseball Commission Takes Up Fair Play Claims
The National Baseball Commission opened in Gaston, O with Gov Tener and John E. Brunece chosen to join the committee. Chairman Herman read his annual report noting Federal League encroachment on organized baseball and pledging vigorous defense against interference while preserving rivalry. The World Series was defended as conducted in the spirit of fair sport.
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National Base Commission
Tates Ball Players Federation
Federal League
Herman
Herrman
Wareite
New York
Fragmentary OCR Text on Immunities and Player Contracts
The readable lines discuss immunities affecting organizations and difficulties in securing players or breaking contracts. It mentions attempts to recruit players and notes obstacles in advancing rosters or agreements. No clear events or named entities are identifiable from the fragment.
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Hermann Jost
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Storm Strikes New Jersey and Long Island Coasts
A hurricane sweeping from the sea caused heavy damage across New Jersey and Long Island with estimates between one and two million dollars. The steamer Oklahoma reportedly sank near Sandy Hook with thirty crew. eight saved and later reports said the entire crew was rescued.
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New Jersey
Long Island
Oklahoma
Sandy Hook
Bavaria
Jed Ganter
Williams and Davis
Gates
Bert Iverson
Border Patrol Chief Calls Action Mild and Justified
Brigadier General Bliss of the American border patrol reports to the war department that Major McNamee’s forceful action forcing Mexican federal soldiers back across the Rio Grande was mild and fully justified.
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Washington
Bliss
American Border Patrol
War Department
McNamee
Rio Grande
President Wilson and Dr Cary Gray Go Golfing in Gulfport
President Wilson motored to the golf links in Gulfport Mississippi today and played with Dr Cary Gray Gon. He is expected to spend the afternoon motoring.
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Gulfport
Miss
Wilson
Cary Graygon
Hamilton-Brown Shoe factory lockout in St Louis
The Hamilton Brown Shoe company locks out men after a dispute between the Shoe Workers' union and the United Greers' union. Only members of the latter union are employed. The lockout follows a wider conflict in the shoe industry with tensions evident in January.
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St. Louis, Mo
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
United Gree Cers
Shoe Workers’ Union
California Train Robber Farish Sentenced After Identification
Ralph Farish, a train robber under death sentence for murdering railroad agent Edward Driscoll, arrived in San Francisco and was identified by George Duvall as the killer. Duvall’s identification followed Driscoll being shot through the head. Farish denied the murder, and police sought his trunk believed to hold the Driscoll loot.
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Ralph Farish
George Sy
Edard Driscoll
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Mts
Duvall
Driscoll
A Good Year for Settlers in Idaho's Boom
A report notes Idaho’s immigration year with 775 settlers arriving across multiple districts. The tally includes 18 to Boiss, 69 to Waieer, 46 to Nampa, 30 to Black? sr Bales 36 to ak Ram te, 17 to Wendell, and 10 to Ashton, reflecting growth in the Guake River Valley and prospects for future settlement.
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Idaho
Boiss
Waieer
Nampa
Sr Bales
Ak Ram Te Ones Dietrich
Wendell
Ashton
Expensive Chase Yields Large Unacted Funds
Salt Lake report notes the ex county auditor's office on January 5 revealed 15000 dollars in an ongoing chase with 11673 40 in bills currently on file but not acted upon, indicating unresolved funds and extensive paperwork.
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Salt Lake
Mills Seen as Likely Successor for Ogden Superintendent
Ogden January 5 report says John M. Mills is spoken of as successor to A. C. Nelson as superintendent of public instruction. Fourteen names are mentioned for the honor and Mills is said to have fair prospects of winning out.
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Ogden
John M. Mills
A. C. Nelson
Mills
Supreme Court Asked to Rule on State Tax of Outside Stock
Washington January 5 Supreme Court considers a challenge by Truman R Hawley of Massachusetts to a state tax on the par value of stock held in other states. Hawley contends the tax infringes his constitutional rights.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Truman R. Hawley
Massachusetts
Broadway Actress Janie Ginnett Found Dead
New York stage actress Janie Ginnett, noted for Broadway successes, was found dead in her home. Police say she killed herself amid despondency over the death of her fiancé, who is to be buried today.
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New York
Janie Ginnett
Rebels Prepare Attack on Tampico Warned by Wireless
A wireless from Versa Cras Mexico indicates rebels plan an immediate attack on federal forces at Tampico, signaling heightened tension in the region. Authorities monitor the situation as ships move to respond.
National Guardsmen clash with War Dept over ranks
Major General Weed estimates discipline could help as generals blame the War Department for a rift. General Wood addresses the issue after tensions flare, signaling changes or warnings within the ranks.
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National
Death claims wife of A E K Fridenstine in Poestelie
Funeral plans delayed as Mrs Fridenstine dies at about 10:15 am age thirty one. The couple resided in California and Oklahoma with surviving relatives in Idaho Falls. The family will arrange funeral once word is received from them.
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California
Oklahoma
Idaho Falls
Fenruary
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