Goethals to Be Governor of Canal Zone
Secretary Garrison proposes a permanent canal zone government with Colonel Goethals as the first governor with plenary powers. A new canal commission will oversee the opening ceremonies unless Gorgas is assigned another top post. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh bankers push for a regional reserve bank with Philadelphia as district center including southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and eastern Maryland.
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Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Philadelphia
Woodrow
Washington, D. C
Garrison
Goethals
Canal Commission
Gorgas
Pittsburgh
Federal Bank
J. L. Rus
Philadelphia Clearing Use
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Senator Chamberlain to seek vote on Alaska railroad bill
Washington January 16 Senator Chamberlain in charge of the Alaska railroad bill said he would ask unanimous consent for a vote on the measure It is believed to pass next Tuesday providing for government ownership and operation of railroads
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Washington
Chamberlain
President finalizes anti trust message with cabinet
In Washington on Jan 16 the president reviewed a completed draft of his anti trust message for next week. He met with Representative Stanley, chair of the United States Steel investigation panel, who backed the draft and praised outlining general principles while leaving details to be worked out.
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Washington, D. C
Representative Stanley
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley
Interstate Trade Commission
Idaho Officials Press New State Lands Bill
Attorney General Peterson Land Commissioner Day and Senator Brady urged the senate public lands committee to report favorably on a bill letting the federal government trade forest reserve lands to Idaho in exchange for Marble Creek settlers claims. Brady backed the plan saying settlers deserve their homestead rights and the state would protect schools by saving funds. The committee expected a favorable report and passage.
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Washington
Peterson
Day
Brad
Senate Public dl Committee
Idaho
Marble Creek
Brady
Planight on Yellow Races and Exclusion Bill Debate
Washington January 16. Pacific Coast states held a preliminary meeting here to discuss a program of benefits for organized groups and to oppose a bill by Representative Baker of California denying entrance to immigrants of Asian origin. This action targets exclusion of Japanese and other Asiatic peoples.
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Washington, Dd
Callashington State
Oregon
House
Baker
Californa
Taxers Meet in Washington D C for Three Day Conference
Lincoln and other prominent men gather in Washington for a three day conference on spreading the tax reform movement. Carlos Hingersoll Fred Howe Daniel Keefer Talont George Pree and Jack Ralston are named as leaders attending from cities including New York Cincinnati Cleveland Elkhart and Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Coune
Presma Carlos Hingersoll
Fredge “. Howe
New York
Lincoln
Jens
Daniel Keefer
Cincinnati
Talont
Cleveland
George
Elkhart
Ind
Jack
Ralston
Washington
Second man sought in Morrison killings linked to suspect
Otto Appelquist, a structural steel worker, is suspected as the second shooter in the Morrison killings. He is described as a close friend of Joseph Hellstrom, who is already in custody. Authorities issued circulars with Appelquist’s photo and part of a $500 reward and notified all sheriffs to search statewide.
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Salt Lake
Otto Applequist
John G. Morrison
J. Arling Morrison
Appelquist
Joseph Hellstrom
Hellstrom
Morrisons
Petroskey Clabby Boxing Match Postponed Indefinitely
In Los Angeles on January 16 the Petroskey Clabby fight scheduled for tomorrow is postponed indefinitely due to Petroskey’s probable appendicitis. He was stricken yesterday and taken to hospital with a high fever after medical examination. If he recovers a rematch with Clabby may be arranged.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Petroskey-Clabby
Petroskey
Will Protect Niagara
Hearings on the Niagara Falls power controversy are before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Cline bill would give the secretary of war broad powers over American side hydro electric companies and prevent more than 15 000 cubic feet of water per second diversion for power. It would also subject firms to state regulation on service and tolls.
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Washington
Niagara Falls
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Secretary of War
Ouimet Championship Victory to Be Honored by Golf Association
Boston, Jan. 16. The Massachusetts Golf association will honor Francis Ouimet for winning the American open in Brookline, a feat by England's top players also noted. The meeting will celebrate Massachusetts golfers' triumph in the tri state Leslie cup contest with New York and Pennsylvania and John Anderson's showing in the National Amateur event.
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Boston
Francis Ouimet
Brookline
England
Massachusetts Golf Association
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
John Anderson
Representative Samuel W. Smith of Michigan profile
Representative Samuel W. Smith, a Republican veteran from Michigan, is described as quiet and steady with a strong grip on his district. The piece notes his sixteen years in the House, his role on postal service matters including a record $303,000,000 appropriation, and his past as District of Columbia committee chair, county prosecutor, and state senator based in Pontiac.
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Sam’’ Smith
Congress
Nelson
Smith
National Capital
District of Columbia
Pontiac
No Lives Lost When Big Mill Dam Broke
The West Virginia Pulp and Paper dam on Stony River at Dobbin broke at noon. A 15 foot wall of water rushed down the North Branch of the Potomac threatening Piedmont, Western Port and Lake Maryland. Residents fled to hills but no lives were lost though rescues occurred as flood waters receded.
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Piedmont
W. Va
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Stony River
Dobbin
Potomac
Lake
Maryland
Red Cross Seeks U S Flood Aid For Stony River Dam Break
Washington telegraphs Governor Hatfield of West Virginia asking if Red Cross services are needed to aid flood sufferers from the Stony river dam break.
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Washington, D. C
The
Red Cross
Hatfield
West Virginia
Stony River
Woolgrowers Lobby Debate Dominates Utah Meeting
George Austin was named president and John C. Mackay vice president of the Utah Woolgrowers association. Mayor Selway of Dillon urged cooperation with forest regulation and liaison with cattlemen. Secretary McClure reported on finances and the push to keep wool off the free list amid broader lobbying in Washington.
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Salt Lake
George Austin
Utah Woolgrowers Association
John C. Mackay
C. Stewart
Woolgrowers
W. McClure
McClure
John Clay
Chicago
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming
Association
Wilson
Democratic Congress
Frank J. Hagenbarth
Congress
Great Western
National Woolgrowers Association
National Capital
United States
Senate of the
Senate
Washington
Treasury of the Association
Mexican refugees leave for Fort Bliss march
Presidió Tex January 16 reports the last of 3300 Mexican federal soldiers and 1000 women refugees march sixty seven miles toward Marfa to board ten trains at Fort Bliss. General Mercado rides with General Castro in an automobile while others travel on horses. Major McNamee leads three cavalry troops. two troops bring up the rear. Refugees and troops are fed by American ration stations during the trek.
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Previdio
Tex
Marfa
Fort Bliss
Mercado
Castro
McNamee
Burglary At Spung Residence On North Hayes
Thieves entered Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Spung home at 744 North Hayes by breaking a window and stole a large quantity of jewelry and valuables before being frightened away by neighbor Fletcher Burrus. Police conducted a night roundup but found only a phony ring among the seized items.
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H. W. Spung
North Hayes
Coxey Army Lieutenant Carl Browne Dies in D C Hospital
Carl Browne, chief lieutenant to General Coxey in the 1894 march on Washington, collapsed from acute indigestion and died today at a Washington hospital after being found on a street.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Browne
Coxey
Ohio
Capital
Colorado Good Roads delegates adjourn as state aid projected
Colorado Springs delegates to the fourth annual Colorado Good Roads association convention adjourn after pledging continued state aid for road building. More than 1,000 delegates attended the session in Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs Coro
Colorado Good Roads Association
Congregationalists Plan Campaign at National Conference
Representatives from all national Congregational church societies gather in Chicago for a four day conference starting tomorrow. The main topics include a campaign to increase membership and distribution of propaganda to U S cities to achieve this goal.
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Chicago
The
Congregational Church of America
United States
Thaw Bail Hearing Deferred by Federal Court Action
Federal Judge Aldrich postponed any bail hearing for Harry K. Thaw until after the resolution of the extradition and habeas corpus issues. The hearing is expected in February after Thaw’s counsel received twenty days to file briefs. New York Attorney General Carmody filed a brief for the state.
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Concord
N. H
Aldrich
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Carmody
New York State
Pinched General Salizar Arrested in Sanderson
General Yenz Salizar, commander of the Mexican federal volunteers, was arrested in Sanderson, Texas, after being driven out of Ojinaga. Idakie is charged with violating the neutrality laws.
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Sanderson
Tex
Yenz Salizar
Mexican Federal Volunteers
Ojinaga
Toda
Idakie
Villa mobilizes 15,000 troops to strike central and south Mexico
Assembling Army, Chihuahua, Jan. 16. Villa announced he will lead 15,000 soldiers into central and southern Mexico and aims to join Carranza at Guadalajara, where an army of 25,000 or more will move toward Mexico City. He brought 3,000 rifles, 12 cannon and 75 guns from Quinaga, all captured from federals.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Mexico
Carranza
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Quinaga
Boise Bid Seen For Wool Growers Meeting
Salt Lake City is seen as the likely site for the National Wool Growers Association meeting with Boise Idaho making a strong bid. The second day's session opened with nearly all delegates present and Governor William Spry opened the session but did not mention the new tariff bill.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Boise
Idaho
National
Wool Growers’ Association
William Spry
Submarine A-7 Sinks After Exercise Off Plymouth
The British submarine A-7 foundered off Plymouth during exercise and there is little hope of rescue for its sixteen crew. The parent ship Onyx reached the men and communications were maintained until 5:15 p.m. After six hours under water the vessel remains submerged with hull penetration signaled by bubbles.
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Plymouth
Eng
Onyx
Four Strikers Charged with Concealed Weapons
In Houghton Michigan on January 16 four strikers were arrested under a secret indictment returned yesterday. The grand jury resumes deliberations as W P Davidson and Daniel Sullivan were jailed in Laurium on a conspiracy indictment. Charles K B Heittala remains at large awaiting bond. Fourteen men arrested last night on conspiracy charges were released on $1000 bail each.
Insurance Dean Dead
L. G. Fouse age 68 president of Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance and dean of life insurance presidents of America died at his Philadelphia home. Paralysis was indirectly the cause.
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Philadelphia
L. G. Fouse
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company
Life Insurance Presidents of America
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