Labor Officials Arrive at Fort Leavenworth Prison
Thirty three union officials convicted in the dynamite conspiracy arrive at Fort Leavenworth after a twenty hour trip from Indianapolis. They sign in, are numbered, bathed, and clad in gray garb as guards maintain an all night vigil. Rumors of cellmate disputes and personal banter accompany the transfer.
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Fort Leavenworth
Indianapolis
Federal
Frank M. Ryan
Marshal Schmidt
Herbert 8
Hockin
Insurgents Suffer Defeat In Mexican Rebellion Actions
Rebels under Inez Salazar retreat to Escondido mountains after four engagements in three days near El Paso. Dispatches report about 450 killed and wounded on both sides as federal artillery depleted Salazar’s ranks.
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Salazer
Mountaina
el Paso
Tex
Inez Salazar
Salazar
Escondido Mountains
Here
London Taxi Strike Sparks Transport Crunch
About eight thousand taxicab chauffeurs in London obeyed a strike order. Londoners had to switch to hansoms, four wheelers, buses, or walk. The dispute centered on petrol prices rising from 14 to 26 cents a gallon. drivers offered 21 cents, but employers rejected.
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London
Shooter Mistakes Boy for Rabbit in North Dakota Tragedy
In Bottineau on January 1 Himer Johnson aged thirteen shot and killed Henry Schoonover twelve. Johnson mistook the top of the boy’s head peeking from a creek bottom for a rabbit, the Schoonover youth wearing a light cap. The incident occurred at Overly.
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Bottineau
N. D
Himer Johnson
Henry Schoonover
Overly
Schoonover
Castro Returns to Europe After Detention In New York
Exiled Venezuelan leader General Cipriano Castro, detained at the Ellis Island immigration station, abandons further U S admission efforts and seeks to depart for Europe aboard a German liner. He says his sole motive for coming was to see the United States and he has no wish to return to Venezuela.
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New York
United States
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Itis Island
Castro
Europe
Washington
Two Indicted for Murder in Helene Knabe Case
Indianapolis January 2 Dr William B Craig president of a veterinary college and Alonzo M Ragsdale undertaker were indicted by the Marion county grand jury in connection with the murder of Dr Helene Knabe on October 25 1911. Craig faced murder charges and Ragsdale as an accessory after the fact. Craig appeared in criminal court and was released under a 15000 bond. Ragsdale was in Columbus Indiana conducting a funeral and will appear later to enter a bond.
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Indianapolis
William B. Craig
Veterinary College
Alonzo M. Ragedale
Ian Undertaker
Marion County Grand Jury
Helene Knabe
Ragsdale
Columbus
Ind
Pond
Craig
To Build Eight Submarines
Washington, Jan. 2 contracts for eight new submarines were awarded at the navy department. The work was divided between Lake Torpedo company of Bridgeport Connecticut and Electric Boat company of Quincy Massachusetts with three submarines to Lake Torpedo and the rest to Electric Boat.
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Washington
Jan
Navy Department
Lake Torpedo Company
Bridgeport
Glavis Resigns Over Firestorm in California Conservancy
San Francisco January 2 Louis R Glavis resigns from the California conservation commission under fire amid the Pinchot Ballinger controversy. He cites no specific reason beyond the commission’s report to the legislature and his need to tend to personal affairs while noting charges were filed against him by Surveyor General W S Kingsbury. Governor Pardee has not yet announced a decision.
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San Francisco
Louis R Glavis
California Conservation Commission
George C. Pardee
W. S. Kingsbury
Johnson
Greetings to the world from diplomats in Washington
Washington January 2 diplomats in the capital used a local paper to extend New Year greetings. Ambassador Bryce said English speaking nations seek friendly terms with all others and among themselves. Viscount Chinda noted Japan and the United States hope for a prosperous and happy New Year.
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Washington
Bryce
Japan
United States
Viscount Chinda
Snow Famine Strains Duluth Water Service
In Duluth on January 1 a water famine from a broken aqueduct cripples city reservoirs. Fire protection fails outside low levels. Sprinkling carts distribute water by the pallful for drinking. Melted snow provides cooking water. Hundreds carry pails of water home from low-level stations where service remains.
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Duluth
Hill and Gould Plan Joint Rail Interests Across Pacific
Portland and Credon report a 2 part plan to connect Hill lines to San Francisco and Gould road to Portland. Joseph H Young, president of Hill lines, travels in California to advance acquisition talks. Western Pacific ownership is pursued to unify networks Reno to Lakeview to Bend and enable Portland San Francisco service.
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Portland
Credon
Hill Lines
San Fraselon
Gould Road
Jogeth H. Young
Toca Hill Lines
California
Nevada
Oregon
Hill Interests
Western Pavite
Bend
San Francisco
Western Pacific
Iyo
Hill
Ely Mach
Snowslide Buries Trains In Crysole Mountains
A Freight train laden with Oriental imports buried by an avalanche in the Crysole mountains traps ten and injures two in what is described as a major disaster of the era. Roadmaster W R Hunt severely hurt. Separately a rooming house in South Bend stored dynamite enough to destroy the city, linked to a burglary ring and police pursuit across the Middle West.
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Seattle
Oae
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paget
W. R. Hunt
South Bend
Ind
Middle West
Thirteen Is His Lucky Number for Wilson Presidency
Princeton reports Woodrow Wilson, presidential elect, views 1913 as lucky with thirteen. He cites 13 ballots on Jan 13 for electoral college, Bermuda trip ending Dec 13, seat 13 on a train, and 13 letters in his name. He notes he was Princeton’s 13th president and a 13th year as professor.
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wilsons
Bermuda
New York
Seagirt
University
Whole staff works to serve Rockefeller subpoena
Washington Jan 1 Practically the entire staff of the office of the sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives has left the capitol to aid in serving William Rockefeller with a subpoena to appear in connection with the money trust inquiry. Most deputies are on guard at Mr Rockefeller's town house at Fifth Avenue New York.
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Seargeant-at
Washington
House of Representatives
Capitol
William Rockefeller
Money Trust
Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
New York
Threats to Impeach Officials After New Year Revelry
Chicago on January 2 reports a heavy New Year celebration despite Chief McWeeney’s 3 am closing order. About 100000 revelers roamed the streets as 500 reform investigators gathered evidence across venues from red light districts to upscale cafes. Organizers say enough proof could prompt legal moves to impeach municipal officials.
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Chicago
McWeeney
Red Light
FAIL TO FIND ROCKEFELLER IN NEW YORK
Detectives and deputy sergeants at arms watched the Rockefeller home on Fifth Avenue on New Year’s Day. Rockefeller was not there. Charles Riddel said he would continue the siege. Riddell announced he would report Rockefeller deliberately avoiding the probes. Congress may grant authority to break into Rockefeller homes.
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New York
House of Representatives
William Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Rockefeller
Charles
Riddel
Riddell
Congress
Mountain Climbing Perils In Alps See High Fatalities
Statistics released by the German and Swiss Alpine clubs show 13 percent of climbers killed and 514 injured in the Alps during 1912. The killings largely affected German climbers, who often climb without guides due to economy and pride.
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Alps
Wenega
Switzerland
Steamer Nevada Missing After Newfoundland Storm
A Newfoundland storm has halted steamer Nevada en route from St Johns to Sydney. The vessel is overdue near Cape Desolation with a crew of thirty reported aboard. Rescue operations unclear as search efforts continue amid heavy seas and gale warnings.
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Doling
N. B
Jane
Newfoundland
Nevada
Sound l
Johns
Sydney
Jong Everdua
Shu Tod Om
Sulzer Inauguration Slim on Display and Walks to Capitol
William Sulzer was sworn in as New York's 42nd governor in a simple ceremony avoiding usual display. He declined carriages, walking with staff to the Capitol while crowds and delegations gathered. He pledged to implement party platform promises in a brief address.
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Albany
William Sulzer
Empire State
Capitol
Sulzer
Dix
Myrell
New York
Kings
Queens
Rosalie Jones
T. A. M. Burke
Cullens
Court of Appeals
WILL CONTEST LAW S REPEAL
Officials of the department of Justice plan a serious contest over the repeal of the criminal appeals act which allowed government review in Supreme Court. The move could affect anti trust prosecutions of the Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation company and other transport interests in Alaska and may end prosecutions of United Shoe Machinery Company officials.
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Department
Washington
Department of Justice
Judicial Code
Supreme Court of the United States
Audh
Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Company
Alaska
United Shoe Machinery Company
Democrats With 44 Majority Set Colorado Senate Ballot
Denver dispatch reports the nineteenth Colorado general assembly convened with a forty four member Democratic joint ballot majority. Balloting for two U S senators begins January fourteen as Governor Elect Ammons and other officials are inaugurated. Primary hopefuls include Governor Bharath for the long term seat and C S Thoose to fill the late Senator Hughes's term.
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Colorado
Denver
Nineteenth General Assembly of
United States
M. Ammons
J. J. Bharath
C. S. Thooe Us
Charles J. Highes
Wealth in Alaskan Mines
The Alaska mines yielded 21.85 million dollars in 1914, with 16.56 million from gold. Since 1880, total mineral production reached 229 million. The Geological Survey notes copper development and new gold discoveries in its annual report.
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Geological Survey
Washington
Alaska
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