Ultimatum to Premier Forces Resumption of Fighting
Revolutionary and imperial forces may clash again on January 28 if Premier Yuan Shi Kai does not abdicate the throne and exclude Manchus from the provisional government. Sun Yat Sen would resign until a national convention decides the form of government. The republic seeks foreign recognition from the United States, Japan, England, France, Germany and Russia to avert a political crisis.
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Nanking
Yuan Shi Kai
Peking
Sun Yat Sen
United States
Japan
England
France
Germany
Russia
Fifteenth Infantry Arrives to Guard Peking Railroad
The Fifteenth Infantry, assigned to guard the railroad from Peking to the coast, arrived at Chin Wang Tao today aboard the transport Logan.
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U. 8
Peking
Fifteenth Infantry
Chin Wang Tao
Logan
Abdication Talks Continue in Peking Conference
Princes and Manchu officials met with the empress dowager in a morning conference over abdication but again left without a decision. Rumors of a planned Manchu uprising and Chinese violence circulated, though not seen as likely. The court reportedly has not supplied promised gold to fund troops seeks glory.
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Peking
Edict Orders Peking Railroad Cars Moved
London informs that an imperial edict orders the Peking railroad to dispatch all available cars to Peking. An exodus of Manchu nobles is anticipated as three trains halt near the city awaiting orders.
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London
Peking
Frisco Socialist Excludes McDevitt as Traitor
William McDevitt, former socialist mayoral nominee, was expelled from the Socialist party after accepting an election commissionership from Mayor Rolph. The party cited faithlessness linked to its endorsement of C. W. Hogue for McDevitt’s seat. Rolph opposed Hogue, and McDevitt refused to resign per party request.
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San Francisco
William McDevitt
Socialist Party
Rolph
C. W. Hogue
Southern Pacific
McDevitt
Hogue
Man Found Dead Near Oregon Short Line Tracks
The body of an unidentified man with a slit throat was found near the Oregon Short Line tracks between Shoshone and Glenn's Ferry. Conductor Burbidge and a section foreman assisted, and the body was moved by handcar to town. evidence suggested death by his own action.
Northwest states urged to merge immigration bodies
James J. Hill today urged a merger of the immigration agencies of seven northwestern states to promote development. He cited the Northwestern Development plan and said wariness of relying on politicians to provide industrial salvation, stressing local effort.
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St. Paul
Northwestern States
Commonwealths
James J. Hill
Northwestern
Murder Mystery In Black Hand District
The headless body of a man was found this morning in an ashpit in the center of St. Louis Black Hand district. The body was still warm and the head remains missing.
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St. Louis
Black Hand District
Terrific Attack by Turks and Arabs On Italian Column
Guayaquil January 19 report says over 1000 killed or wounded in a battle near Yaguacho northwest of Guayaquil. Forces supporting the Quito government under General Andrade defeated troops backing the Provisional government led by General Montero, who was wounded.
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Tripoli
Guayaquil
Yaguacho
Here
Quito
Andrade
Montero
Flavio Alfaro
Turks Attack Italians Near Tripoli in Ferocious Assault
A large Turkish and Arab force attacked an Italian column about ten miles from Tripoli. The Italians, after recovering, set up field entrenchments and repelled the assault, holding the line until nightfall. Losses remain undetermined.
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Tripoli
Retirement Law Convention Opens For CS Retirement Plan Debate
In Washington on January 19 hundreds of postal and customs delegates join other civil service workers at the opening of the annual United States Civil Service Retirement association convention. The two day meeting will study bills before Congress on a government retirement system.
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D. C
Postal and Customs
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Congress
Kansas Democrats Decide Date for State Convention Duel
Topeka January 19. A preliminary contest for control of the Kansas delegation to the Democratic convention pits Woodrow Wilson supporters against Champ Clark followers. The timing and venue of the state convention will be set tonight. Wilson partisans favor February 22 for the meeting.
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Kansas
Topeka
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
Wilson
Macedonia Seeks Help as Assassinations Rise
On January 19 the people of Macedonia prepared a secret petition to the powers requesting intervention. Reports indicate a rise in assassinations and growing dynamite threats. Turkish officers are to hide amid gloom as a general uprising is predicted for the spring.
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Macedonia
Steamer Harry Prescott Founders Near Diamond Shoals
The steamer Harry Prescott foundered on Diamond Shoals today. Three crew members were rescued while four others cling to the rigging amid high seas. Lifesavers face nearly impossible rescue conditions as the danger remains.
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Beaufort
8. C
Harry Prescott
Diamond Shoals
Third international aviation meet opens in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles aviation meet starts tomorrow featuring fort entrants with stunts ahead of science. The program includes a marriage in an aeroplane a sham battle in the air and several races.
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Los Angeles
Bank Funds Short Testimony in Topeka Case
In Topeka on January 19 a report notes bank funds shortage of about $9000 tied to ward Speelman. The article says Speelman is arrested and admitted a shortage, with details pending further inquiry.
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Topeka
Ward Speelman
Aresaed
Dynamiters In Colorado Derailed Laundry Bombing
A dynamite explosion in Pueblo Colorado damaged a laundry in the business district early today. Windows at Globe Express were broken but no valuables stolen. Police suspect outsiders in a labor dispute and aim to destroy a water softening tank. initial Black Hand motive is considered unlikely.
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Pueblo
Colorado
Globe Express Company
Black Hand
Indianapolis Inquiry In McNamara Defense Probe
P. J. Cooney an investigator for the McNamara defense was examined by the grand jury about his compensation and methods. George Bohm, who visited McManigal in his cell, testified after a dictaphone recording of their conversation.
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Indianapolis
P. J. Cooney
McNamara
Grand Jury
George Bohm
McManigal
McManigal to Testify in Los Angeles Trial
McManigal will be brought back to testify against Treitmoe Munsey Johannsen and Clancey after finishing in Indianapolis which is expected in about two weeks.
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Los Angeles
McManigal
Treitmoe
Munsey
Johannsen
Clancey
Indianapolis
Honor Memory of a Famous General Observed in South
The 105th birth anniversary of General Robert E. Lee was celebrated across the South with banks and public offices closed. Schools operated only in the forenoon to allow commemorations in many states.
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Atlanta
Robert E. Lee
Virginia Wide Birthday Observed for General Lee
Richmond and all Virginia cities marked a public holiday today to observe the birth of General Lee, the capital of the Confederacy. The observance covered Richmond as the state capital and extended to towns statewide.
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Virginia
Richmond
Confederacy
General Lee
Mississippi Society plans Lee birthday observance in DC
The Mississippi Society of Washington plans its annual birthday observance for General Robert E. Lee tomorrow. Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, will deliver the memorial address.
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National Capital
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Society
Robert E. Lee
Randolph H. McKim
Diplomats and officials arrive for Florida’s grand celebration
Jacksonville hosts a large influx of diplomats financiers and public officials on January 19 including nearly the entire rivers and harbors committee of congress. Their arrival signals the start of what will be the state’s biggest celebration in history.
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Oversea
Jacksonville
Fla
Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress
Florida
Strike ends in Manchester cotton trade reopenning mills
Manchester, England, Jan 19 A dispute causing a lockout of 300 000 workers on December 27 has been settled All mills will reopen Monday and resume normal operations in the industry.
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Manchester
England
Fire destroys three buildings in Grand Forks blaze
A large fire in Grand Forks North Dakota on January 19 wiped out three business buildings and caused about one hundred thousand dollars in damage. The blaze threatened the business district for a time before being brought under control.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Fisher Seeks Taxpayer Input On Revenue Plan
Boise January 17 1912 letter to the Pocatello Tribune asks readers to offer suggestions on the revenue ration under discussion by the state legislature during a special session. The writer identifies as George H Fisher and requests public guidance.
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Boise
Pocatello Tribune
Pocatello
Idaho
George H. Fisher
Republicans foresee sweeping Idaho victory in 12 000 majority
Boise Statesman reports Charles L. Heitman state Republican chairman says a strong ticket and sound platform could deliver a statewide majority of 12 000 to 15 000. Counties Bonner Blaine Kootenai Shoshone contribute funds to retire debt and back the campaign. Heitman cites legislature session as key in shaping relief and revenue reform.
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Boise
Charles L. Heitman
Republican State Committee
Heitman
Idaho
Bonner
Blaine
Kootenai
O'Neil
Pacific National Bank
Statesman
Morse’s Sentence Commutted. Patient Moves Hindered
Atlanta reports Charles W. Morse, whose sentence was commuted by President Taft, remains at the Army hospital as a guest awaiting Mrs. Morse’s arrival. Plans for transfer to a local hospital then New York and possibly Carlsbad are delayed. Doctors say Morse suffers from three incurable diseases and may not live many months.
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Atlanta
Chas. W. Morse
Taft
Morse
Army Hospital
New York
Carlsbad
Tex Rickard Testifies in Rice Mining Fraud Trial
New York January 19 1930s trial for George Graham Rice accused with B F Sheffers Company of misusing the mails. Rice acts as his own counsel and seeks to show Tex Rickard as a practical miner believed the advertised mining stock was as valuable as claimed.
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New York
Tex Rickard
George Graham Rice
B. F. Sheffers & Company
Rice
Rickard
Labor In Politics Organizes Arizona Labor Federation
Phoenix on January 19 reports a meeting of union men to organize a state Federation of Labor. The group aims to protect workers’ interests during the upcoming first state legislature session.
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Phoenix
Soft pedal for Harvey meeting creates Wilson dispute
Nashville report details a controversial meeting involving Col. Harvey of Harper's Weekly Woodrow Wilson and Henry Watterson. Judge Robert Ewing says Harvey sought a frank answer about Harper's articles and Wilson's editors removed Wilson from Harper's political column. Tarnley allegedly urged a soft pedal.
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Nashville
Col. Harvey
Harper’s Weekly
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Watterson
Robert Ewing
Wilson
Watterson
Tennessee
Harvey
Harper’s
Ewing
Tarnley
Lon
Missouri the Battleground in Democratic Nomination Fight
Champ Clark and Folk agreed to back their presidential bids on Missouri Democratic convention results at Joplin. If Folk wins endorsement, Clark will withdraw his candidacy.
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Missouri
Washington
Champ Clark
Folk
Joplin
Clark
Taft Filed as Nebraska Republican Presidential Candidate
Jan 19 report from Lincoln states Taft’s name was filed as a candidate under Nebraska’s presidential primary law. The petition was signed by forty Omaha men indicating early party support.
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Taft
Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Parker Boom Grows as Delaware Delegation Sought
Wilmington January 19 A wave of support for Alton B Parker as the Democratic nominee takes hold in Delaware efforts to secure the state's delegation for Parker begin here with local advocates pushing for coordinated backing.
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Parker
Wilmington
Alton B. Parker
Delaware
Taft Heads to New Haven for Yale Meeting and Dinner
Taft departed here for New Haven to attend a Yale corporation meeting and a chamber of commerce dinner. The trip highlights his ongoing engagements with educational and business leaders.
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Taft
New Haven
Washington
Yale Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Editors Open Northern Minnesota Convention in Long Prairie
Long Prairie Minnesota January 19 editors from many cities gathered for the Northern Minnesota Editorial association annual convention. Over two days papers will be read and discussions held on all phases of newspaper work.
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Long Prairie
Minn
Northern Minnesota Editorial Association
Unidentified steamer sinks with all hands near Swansea
A collision last night off Swansea between an unidentified steamer and the Cunard liner Veria caused the former to sink with all souls aboard. The Veria arrived damaged to Swansea harbor for repairs.
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Swansea
Wales
Cunard
Veria
Woman Charged With Poisoning Son In Bad Axe Case
Mrs. John Wesley Sparkling faced a preliminary court examination in Bad Axe Michigan after being accused of poisoning her 22 year old son and suspected in the deaths of her husband and two other family members.
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Bad Axe
Mich
John Wesley Sparkling
Wilson Visits Ann Arbor to Enthusiastic Reception
Governor Woodrow Wilson, seeking the Democratic nomination, spoke in Ann Arbor Michigan today to a lively Wilson club at the University of Michigan and was greeted with strong support.
Senate Republicans shift revenue work to House in Idaho caucus
Boise Republicans in the senate caucus map revenue action to the House. They endorsed the Iowa style assessment and tax plan with semi annual payments and a tax commission. House caucus failed to reach a result as MacLane Martin measures were debated and sent back to committee. A joint Democratic committee was planned to amend the measures.
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Senate
House
Senate Republicans
Iowa
Revenue Law Commission
House Republicans
Committee of 15
Owyhee
Hawley
Special Commission
Nebraska
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