Competitions and immigration policy dominate early 20th century talks
Washington reports outline tentative anti trust measures supplementing the Sherman act with interlocking directorates bans and curb on cut throat competition. Senator Newlands plans an interstate trade commission bill after the Alaska railroad measure. Separately, secretary Wilson suggests raising immigration standards to exclude hard to pass physical tests for army recruits. Congress plans investigations into Colorado and Michigan strikes with rule changes likely to pass.
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Washington, D. C
Clayton
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Senate
Caminetti
Wilson
Department of Labor
Clark
Congress
United States Army
Washington
Colorado
Michigan
House
Rues Committee
Henry
Rules Committee
Cleared Man After Caused His Death
Government attorneys filed a motion in U S district court to clear John L. Howard, president of the Western Fuel Co., of conspiracy to defraud. Howard died last night while his lawyers sought permission to file the motion. Strain of the trial is believed to have caused apoplexy. Public Utilities and Real Property Syracuse N Y Jan 23 The Valuation of Real Property of Public Service Corporations was the subject at the third day of the New York State Tax Conference led by Francis A Whitney West ern Union Telegraph Alfred Ely was slated to speak but ill ness kept him away.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States District Court
John L. Howard
Western Fuel Company
Howard
Public Utilities
Syracuse
N. Y
Irving G. Vann
New York
Cases Set For Trial in Local Option Violations
Grand jury did not report this morning as investigations continue. Indictments include transporting liquor and maintaining a common nuisance with pleas of not guilty and $800 bonds. Trials scheduled for Vince Jackson Grace Bradley Tony Pattis James Harris Tony Gabie Pora Taso Malcolm Martin Charles Hummer. Civil actions set for Cobb vs Collins Seaverson vs City Meat Co Utah Nursery vs Webb Price vs Portneuf Marsh Valley Irrigation Co McEvoy vs Van Everen all January 27 to 30.
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William Edwards
Budge
Pocatello
Vince Jackson
Grace Bradley
Tony Pattis
James Harris
Tony Gabie
Pora Taso
Malcolm Martin
Charles Hummer
Cobb Vs. Collins
Seaverson
City Meat Co
Utah Nursery
Webb
Kansas City Urged as Site for Federal Reserve Bank
A Federal Reserve Bank organization committee heard witnesses urging Kansas City as the bank’s center. They argued the city should serve Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, part of Colorado, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Texas and Nebraska, and warned against linking trade to St Louis.
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Kansas City
Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Clearing House
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Texas
Nebraska
Huerta to Make Desperate Stand at Torreon
Villa moves troops toward Torreon and has redirected the majority to Jiminez, half way to the target. The Huerta government plans a desperate defense at Torreon to halt Villa and the rebels from advancing further.
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Huerta
Chihuahua
Mex
Villa
Torreon
Jiminez
Anti tipping law for Panama Canal Zone issued
Washington D C March 23 The president has issued what is practically an anti tipping law for the Panama Canal Zone It forbids canal organization employees from receiving rebates or commissions on supplies and prohibits gifts intended to influence employees on the Isthmus without employer knowledge.
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Washington, D. C
Man
Panama Canal Zone
Final report expected on strike disorders in Houghton
Houghton Michigan January 23 the oral grand jury investigating strike disorders is expected to give a final report this afternoon no circuit court session was held this morning
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Houghton, Mich
Canadian Premier Robert L Borden Declines New Year Title
Acadian born Robert L Borden, Canada’s premier and conservative leader, declines a New Year honor. The article notes his memory and poetry, his Grand Pre origins, and mentions his push for a 35 million dollar naval contribution, blocked by a prior appeal amendment as Canada’s parliament opened January 15.
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Borden
Gladstone
Balfour
Bright
Chamberlain
Canada
Basin
Minas
Grand Pre
Evangeline
Beeden
Supreme Court of Canada
Wilfred Laurier
Mrs Wilson Refutes Land Purchase Claim In Letter
In Los Angeles dated January 23 Mrs Woodrow Wilson denies buying land with government script in Coachella valley. She states the purchase was a cash $3000 payment plus three years of taxes and directs inquiry to Mr John S Webb in Los Angeles for further details.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Woodrow Wilson
Coachella Valley
United States Land Office
C. L. Swem
Panama Canal Chief Goethals Considered for New York Police Commissioner
Mayor Mitchel proposed Colonel Goethals as NYPD commissioner and planned talks with George W. Perkins after meeting. Goethals might resign from the Panama project though the War Department and White House deny plans to accept the New York post. Secretary Garrison calls the idea incredible and Secretary Lane mentions Alaska railroad work.
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New York
Mitchel
Colonel Goethals
Panama Canal
New York City
Goethals
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Washington, D. C
War Department
White House
New York Police
Garrison
Government
Alaska
Lane
Cullom May Pull Through After Illness
Former Senator Shelby M. Cullom, critically ill in Washington on January 23, had a sinking spell around noon but recovered sufficiently to show stronger condition. Physicians credited his vitality with prolonging his life, though his illness remains serious.
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Washington, D. C
Shelby M. Cullom
Cullom
Pittsburgh Third as Produce Market
Pittsburgh stands third among U S produce markets with commission merchants handling over 37 300 cars last year, up 2 500 from 1912. About 65 percent of shipments sold in Greater Pittsburgh, with the rest in a 40 000 square mile surrounding territory including Cumberland Maryland Richmond Virginia Altoona Pennsylvania Canton Ohio Charleston West Virginia and Oil City Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Pittsburgh Commission
New York
Chicago
Greater
Cumberland
Richmond
Altoona
May Wheat Drops in Chicago Trading
Chicago January 23 May wheat fell 93 5-8 amid the day’s trading. Market activity showed pressure on prices as supply concerns weighed on futures.
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Chicago
Tils
Third Trial Convicts William Flege of Manslaughter
Bender Nebraska January 23 a jury in the third trial of William Flege accused of murdering his sister returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. The first trial yielded a life sentence the second a manslaughter verdict and the supreme court granted a third trial.
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Bender, Neb
William Flege
Supreme Ecourt
Uncle Sam Takes Care of His Dogs
Washington reports the first quartermaster corps annual outline showing $6,256.26 spent on dog food in the year ending June 30, 1913. It foresees $25,000 savings in 1914 by turning off electric lights at army posts when the moon shines and proposes a Fort Sam Houston cooks school for 30 pupils to prevent hunger if war comes. The plan also consolidates offices from three generals, saving 40 officers and 823 men.
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Sam
Washington
Uncle Sam Lad
Quartermaster's Corps
Army
Uncle Sam
Fort Sam Houston
Quartermaster Corps
Porters Help Robber Steal On Michigan Central Train
A lone bandit with two seared porters robbed four Pullman passengers on Michigan Central Train No 7 near Jackson Michigan. He collected about 300 dollars from passengers including 135 from A M Tood 100 from Herman Marx and unknown spare cash from F D Palmer. The robber fled after about fifteen minutes threatening with a revolver and claiming accomplices. Additional report lists L J Rhoades of Chicago as another victim.
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Lone Bandit
Michigan Central
Pullman
Chicago
D's
Jackson
Mich
A. M. Tood
Herman Marx
Detroit
F. D. Palmer
New York
L. J. Rhoades
Proprietor Al Roulette Detained Over Liquor Stash
Sheriff and police officers searched the Clipper resort on North Main street this morning. They seized twenty quarts of bottled liquor and some bulk goods and arrested proprietor Al Roulette. Sheriff Lowry reports records of several sales alleged to have occurred at the place.
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Sheriff's
Murder Band Demons of the Steppes Terrorize Caucasus
The Russian band known as the Demons of the Steppes, 72 members on trial in Ekaterinodor, faces many convictions for murder and robbery in the Caucasus province of Kuban. The gang enjoyed police protection led by Koneh, a former government agent, with corruption reaching the district commissioner and the Ekaterinodor secret police chief. Torture and false confessions were used to suppress opposition, including by branding suspects. A local journalist exposing the methods was expelled and threatened, and judges secured his attendance only after appealing to the viceroy of the Caucasus.
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St. Petersburg
Steppes
Ekaterinodor
Caucasus
Kuban
Koneh
Amon
Five Men Search Boston Mine Fire Rescue in Brigham
Brigham Utah January 23 Five miners equipped with oxygen and helmets continued the search for two Austrian miners cut off by a fire in the Boston mine. Smoke and gas fill explored sections while three water streams are expected to quell the flames soon.
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Brigham, Utah
Boston
Rivers Seeks Prize Bout After Wolgast Showdown
Milwaukee January 23 Mexican Joe Rivers aims to beat former lightweight champion Ad Wolgast in Madison Square Garden next month. A Rivers victory could lead to a ten round match against Freddie Welsh Young Shygrue Johnny Dun dee or Sapper O'Neil. Wolgast vows a knockout and a comeback, while Rivers eyes a twenty round title shot on the coast if he stops Wolgast tonight.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joe Rivers
Ad Wolgast
Freddie Welsh
Young Shygrue
Johnny Dundee
Sapper O'Neil
Madison Square Garden
Rivers
Wolgast
Ritchie
North Dakota Kennel Show Draws Big Crowds in Fargo
Fargo hosts the Fifth Annual North Dakota Kennel show as aristocratic canines attract wide attention. The competition has grown so keen that extra space was needed for entries and forty eight silver cups are up for grabs, some trophies described as large.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Heir Born to the Pretender in Brussels
An heir to Prince Vietor Napoleon, pretender to the French throne, was born in Brussels today. Vietor, age 52, wed Princess Clementine of Belgium in 1910. Governor Clarke calls for practical high school courses in Creston to prepare graduates for immediate business entry.
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Brussels
Jan
Vietor
Napoleon
France
Clementine
Belgium
Creston
Clarke
Congressmen Can Wait To Pay Income Tax
Washington reports that a treasury ruling exempts senators and representatives from the income tax until mid 1914. Bachelors face a May 4 deduction while married lawmakers pay from July 4, due to the source deduction rule and pending congressional pay schedules.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury Department
Senate
House
House Sergeants-At-Arms
Ascomen
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Glewki
Tata VT
TROWE
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Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Co
McEvoy
van Everen
Canal Zone
Robert L. Borden
Mrs. Wilson
Panama
Clipper Resort
Utah
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