United Mine Workers Demand Higher Wages and Uniform Day
The UMWA adopted scale committee proposals calling for a ten percent raise for bituminous miners and 21 percent for anthracite workers. Demands include weighing coal before screening, mine-run pay, eight-hour day, and weekly pay with an idle day every other Saturday, effective for two years.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
van Bitner
Pittsburgh
Mobilis
New York
Variola
Wilkesbarre
United States Pushes Declaration to Regulate Merchant War Vessels
The United States proposes a universal declaration of principles to bar attacks on merchant ships and forbid arming belligerent vessels. It asks wartime nations to join, details protections for noncombatants, required warnings before attacks, and limits on sinking ships. The notes also warn against treating armed merchantmen entering U.S. ports as war vessels.
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Washington
United States
United States i
Brandeis Named to Supreme Court by President
President Wilson sent to the Senate on Friday the nomination of Louis Dembitz Brandeis of Boston to be Supreme Court judge to fill the vacancy from Justice Lamar's death. Brandeis, a 59 year old Jewish lawyer, has long been prominent in the legal world and served as counsel in major cases including the freight rate investigation and the Oregon ten hour law for women.
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Washinton
Wilson
Senate
Louis Dembitz Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Court
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Brandeis
Ince
Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter
Shippera
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Brande
Johnson Willard Fight Films Barred in U S Court
Boston January 81 The moving picture films of the Jack Johnson Jens Willard prize fight at Havana are excluded from U S circuit court of appeals decision.
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Boston
Mags
Havana
United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Six Hurt in Powder Blast at Carney’s Paint Plant
Six workers were injured in four rapid explosions at the Carney’s Paint Plant in No. 8 area of the JuPout Powder company in Philadelphia. The blasts caused serious injuries to several workers and prompted an emergency response on January 21.
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Philadelphia
Carney
N. J
juPout Powder Company
No.8
Prisoner exchanges and crimes reported in brief
Reports from Parla and Paso note tuberculosis prisoner exchanges via the Red Cross and the discovery of two American cowboys bodies west of Cusihuirinchic. New York records the suicide of Eugene Van Schaick. Chicago details a $15,000 bank robbery by five youths in a daring daytime heist.
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Tl Paso
Tex
Benjamin Snel
Frank Woods
Cusihuirinchic
Chihuahua
Snork
Wooda
Roy
John Kramer
David Kramer
New York
Eugene van Schaick
Knickerbocker Oil and Gas Company
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Auiette
van Schaick
Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
Mexicans seize U S soldiers in Rio Grande incident
Two American soldiers were seized by armed Mexicans and four others, with two drowned, when a rescue effort followed in the Rio Grande at Progreso Texas. Arrests were made of two United States officers who led the attempted rescue. The missing men are Private William G C Wheeler and Private B Peterson. The drowned are Sergeant Owen L Clement Corporal Michael F King Private Henry A Rohde and Private Charles D Wilton. A relief expedition failed to locate the captured men.
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Brownsville
Tex
Fred Upon
Rio Grande
Progreso
United States Army
Mexico
William GC. Wheeler
B. Peterson
Sargeant Owen L. Clement
Michael F. King
Henry A. Rohde
Charles D. Wilton
Clubman Albert H. Scherzer jumps to death in Monadnock block
Albert H. Scherzer, president of the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co and consulting engineer, known club member, died by suicide after leaping from the 14th floor of the Monadnock block in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jan
Albert H. Scherzer
Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company
Monadnock Block
Fraighter Goes to Bottom
The British freighter Chane Hill of 4683 tons, sailing from New York to Havre January 14, is reported sunk after leaving port, according to the British steamer Indratema bringing the word to Havre.
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Fraighter
New York
Chane Hill
Havre
Indratema
Turks Crush British Effort at Kut El Amara
London reports heavy British casualties as they attempt to reach Kut el Amara while Russian forces pressure the Turks to prevent aid. Grand Duke’s forces claim a major victory near Erzurum with about 4 000 Turks captured and large losses on both sides.
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Kut-El- Amara
London
Kut-el-Amara
Townshend
Erzorum
Reuter
Kutel-Amera
Ali Qherbi
Mentarie
Tigris
Sheik
Wilson Issues Call for Army Readjustment in New York
President Wilson warned 1500 New York clergy and a 266 strong Congressional Union crowd that the United States must act now to strengthen the army and navy. He stressed justice and harmony among diverse beliefs, opposed federal suffrage action, and offered to assist individuals while avoiding cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Wilson
Railroad Business Association
Waldorf Hotel
America
Congressional Union For
Montenegrin Generals Surrender to Austria at Danilovgrad
Advices from Vienna report General Vukoviteh and several Montenegrin generals surrender to Austrian forces at Danilovgrad. The message appeared via wireless to Sayyide on January 29.
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Berlin
Sayyide
Vienna
Vukoviteh
Danilovgrad
Russian Duma Members Visit to England Planned
Report from Petrograd says the upper and lower housings of the Russian parliament will discuss a Duma members visit to England, likely around Easter. The move signals ongoing diplomatic engagement as wartime tensions and cross border cooperation surface in early 20th century coverage.
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Rual
England
Petrograd
Duma
Britain Passes Conscription Bill Excluding Ireland
The House of Lords approved compulsory military service for bachelors and widowers aged eighteen to forty one with Ireland excluded as an allied kingdom. The measure, backed by Premier Asquith and King George, now heads to the king for signing. The British Labour Conference later endorsed the government plan by a wide margin.
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London
Great Britain
House of Lords
House of Commons
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
Asquith
George
Bristol
Germans Press New Attacks On Arras Lens Front
German forces renewed assaults on the Arras Lens axis despite a prior setback near the Yser. French reports claim gains for Germans at several footholds while French troops recaptured positions. Berlin also reports cathedral destruction at Nieuport. An air raid targeted Nancy and Daccara factories. Dunkirk was shelled by German planes.
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London
Yser
Arras-Lens
Germany
Berlin
Nieuport
Compio
Neuville
Nancy
Daccara
Dunkirk
France
Admiralty
Aberdeen crew listed as lost after schooner wreck near San Francisco
Wreckage from the steam schooner Aberdeen began washing ashore two and a half miles below the harbor entrance as eight men were reported lost. A separate Jacksonville incident saw the Union depot baggage room burned after thieves robbed the facility and destroyed northern tourist luggage.
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San Francisco
Aberdeen
Wifey
Jacksonville
Pla
Union Depot
Census shows Iowa population gain in forty eight counties
Census figures for forty eight Iowa counties released by A A Swan show a 5 percent population increase from 1910 to 1915, with official certification by the executive council. City counts include Waterloo 38097 Cedar Falls 6284 Dubuque 41795 Davenport 48489 and others.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. A. Swan
Cedar Rapids
Chariton
Winterset
Albia
Mascntine
Sheldon
Davenport
Eagle Grove
Wesleyan Ends $100000 Endowment Campaign at Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant residents and Henry county donors celebrate as the Wesleyan endowment reaches 100000, securing Class A status for the college. The town raised almost all funds with a single 5090 subscription and plans to raise 150000 statewide, expecting quick success.
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Henry County
Legacy of Frugal Cobbler Leaves Heirless Estate
Clarence Peterson, longtime shoe cobbler, known for thrifty ways, left an estate valued at 260000 dollars. The holdings include farm land, bank stock, and outstanding loans. no direct heirs were found. Peterson occupied the shop and storeroom, working at his bench for over fifty years.
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Clarence
Chiris Peterson
Chris
Peterson
Agme
Shiall
Cobbler's Bench
Cedar Rapids Plans Coliseum Funding Drive
Cedar Rapids officials and business leaders launch a campaign to raise between 125000 and 200000 for a new coliseum. The project would yield about 8500 annually from armory rental and host conventions auto shows and stock events. About 25000 has already been subscribed.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapida
Era
Woman Wakes Dressed in Downtown After Clock Strikes
Miss Jennie Heatherington was awakened by the town clock to find herself fully clothed and standing in the business district. She was exhausted and far from the W. G. A. lodging where she rooms. Mrs Heatherington worried she would be late for work and sought relief.
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Fort Dodge
Jennie Heatherington
Heatherington
Postmaster Held for Shortage in Hamburg
David D. Darby port master was arrested by a deputy U. S. marshal and taken to Council Bluffs on a charge of embezzling public funds. He furnished a $600 bond for the April grand jury appearance and returned home. The shortage cited by federal officers amounts to $381.
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Hamburg
David D. Darby
U. S
Council Bluffs
Darby
Cedar Rapids Bank Clears 600 Milwaukee Checks
The Cedar Rapids area shows growth as a local bank clears 600 checks drawn in Milwaukee with a Rock Island branch. The average check is about $12.50, totaling roughly $7,500 sent to Rock Island in a week. Some beer shipments were redirected to smaller nearby towns.
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Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee
Rock Island
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative
The ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It targets mothers, claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves stomach upset, and offers a 50 cent bottle with full usage directions on the label.
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California
Adv
Glass of Salts Promises Kidney Backache Cure
An advertisement extols Jad Salts a mass lithia-water drink to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, claim it neutralizes urine acids and ends bladder irritation. It recommends water, radalis, and a daily tablespoonful in water for several days to relieve kidney backache.
Gascarets Promised Cure For Bilious Headache
An advertisement hawks Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for biliousness headaches and digestive complaints. It claims poison buildup in intestines affects brain, promising overnight stomach cleansing, liver relief, and regular bowels. Also promotes Henfords Balsam of Myrrh for emergencies and family medicine tips.
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Cascarete
Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets Ad
Unclear ad noting Weeks Break Up A Cold tablets as a guaranteed cold remedy for La Grippe priced at 25 cents per package. Contains promotional wording and promotional tone typical of early 20th century drug advertising.
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Elsa
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