Signing of currency measure by Wilson at White House
President Wilson signed the administration currency bill in the White House with bankers and legislators nearby. Three Republican senators voted for it, Jones, Norris and Weeks, as he announced renewed assurances to business interests before departing for vacation at Pass Christian, Mississippi.
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House
Senate
Wilson
White House
Owen
Jers
Marshall
Underwood
Jones
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Weeks
Massachusetts
Pass Christian, Miss
Tolman Proposes Burning Notes for Freedom in Gov Glynn Plea
Albany D H Tolman known as King of Loan Sharks offered to burn notes worth half a million dollars as a Christmas gift if Governor Glynn would commute his six month Auburn penitentiary sentence for usury. His lawyers Charles A Towne and Benjamin B Spellman filed the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
D. H. Tolman
Charles A. Towne
Benjamin B. Spellman
Trustees Offer No Action on George Exclusion
New York trustees of George Junior Republic in Freeville reply to the state board of charities saying no action toward removing William R. George from participation in the affairs of the institution will be taken at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William R. George
George ‘Junior
Republic
Freeville, N. Y
State Board of Charities
Leavenworth convict seeks clemency from Wilson
Fred Robinson, a prisoner known for the 1900 prison mutiny at Leavenworth in which 26 inmates escaped, has petitioned President Wilson for clemency and requests liberty next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Fred Robinson
Prinners
Wilson
Mysterious Death Near Minneapolis Christmas Tree
The body of a well dressed woman was found frozen in the Mississippi River near the municipal Christmas tree in Minneapolis. She appeared to have jumped from the high bridge, standing like a statue in the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Chicago Reinstates Ella Flagg Young as Public Schools Chief
Ella Flagg Young is reinstated as superintendent of Chicago public schools ending a long controversy. She resumes leadership amid ongoing school policy debates and reforms in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Chicago Public Schools
Cassowary and Ostrich Log Angles in Tax Assignment
A message notes Deputy Revenue Collector Putnam faces trouble over an assignment involving cassowaries. The plan envisions custody by the treasury department while awaiting a vision or directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellector Putnam
Treasury Department
Wall Street Bets Bonuses Rise Amid Holiday Optimism
A New York note shifts from holiday pessimism to expectation of large bonuses for brokers and bankers. The change appears to reflect renewed optimism in financial markets as the year progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Wall Eet
Eggs Used as Money in Fort Smith Arkansas
Eggs have become so scarce in Fort Smith Arkansas that they are used as a medium of exchange. They are accepted in payment for goods at many mercantile establishments and are bartered for immediate purposes such as moving pictures, with one egg equaling a certain amount and two eggs for others.
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Fort. Smith
Ark
Acarce
Arkansas
Governor Pardons Fourteen Men in Arkansas
Governor Hays grants 14 partial pardons in Opeinor Arkansas with conditions. If any convicted of further violations, the pardon may be revoked and penalties enforced as prescribed by law.
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Opeinor
Menock
Ark
Hays Grant
Stmal
Government ownership of telephones proposed to cut costs
Representative Lewis of Maryland urged the government to first own the telephonic network and compete with private telegraph companies. He argued current telegraph rates are highest among twenty nations, leaving the US ninth in telegraph users, with a plan to fund purchase of the telephone network at under 900 million dollars through 8 percent bonds over 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lewis
Maryland
House
Schmidt in Abnormal Condition in Priest Murder Case
Alienists called to Hans Schmidt case declare him abnormal. A long hypothetical question is being developed and the court has adjourned until the interrogation concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
New York
Hans Schmidt
Mrs Pankhurst Leaves London For Paris Repose Trip
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the militant suffragette leader left London for Paris en route to Switzerland to recuperate from weakness caused by a hunger and thirst strike in Holloway jail.
Merchant Killed In Ambush Near Home in Chicago
Police believe a concealed enemy killed merchant Thomas Scheer as he neared his residence. A gunman waited in hiding and opened fire, leaving $73 found in Scheer’s pocket. The case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant
Chicago
Thomas Scheer
Scheer
Man Slain in Chicago Hotel on Way to Sweden
The body of Neil Elmer Ohaman, 35, from Duluth Minnesota en route to Sweden, was found in a Chicago hotel room with throat cut and suitcase contents scattered. Police opened an investigation into the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Neil Elmer Ohaman
Duluth
Minn
Sweden
Harmony Meeting Forms Bipartisan Reunification Committee
In Indianapolis a meeting led to the appointment of a ten member committee, five Republicans and five Progressives, to explore means of reuniting the Republican and Progressive parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Indianapolis
Ind
Aviator Killed in Auto Near London and St Albans
English aviator Robert Bertram Slack died in a motor vehicle accident between London and St Albans. The sudden death follows his recent aviation work and public prominence.
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London
Robert Bertram Slack
St. Albans
Boy 15 Ends Life After Spanking in Vernon Home
Garland Shephard aged 15 ended his life at his grandparents home in Vernon after being spanked. The tragedy underscores parental discipline impacts in a family setting.
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Vernon
Garland Shephard
Medill McCormick Accepts Suffrage Committee Chair
Mrs. Medill McCormick of Chicago has accepted the chair manship of the congressional committee of the National Suffrage association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffrage Post
New York
Medill. McCormick
Chicago
National Suffrage Association
Cardinal Rampolla Will Vanishes in Rome Rumor
In Vatican circles a rumor circulates that a box holding the late Cardinal Rampolla's will and other crucial papers has disappeared from Rome. The vague report lacks official confirmation and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
Woman Writer Elizabeth Murray Newman Coffin Marries Frank W Shepard
Chicago report notes Elizabeth Murray Newman Coffin wife of Frank W Shepard a state legislature member from Elgin. The brief mentions are framed as a distant social notice amid regional coverage referencing Nogales to Hermosillo travel and Gen. Carranza era terminology.
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Chicago
Carranza
Nogales
Hermo- Billo
Milas
Elizabeth Murray
Newman Coffin
Frank W. Shepard
Elgin
Boy Hunter Kills Brother in Accidental Firearm Incident
A year-old boy accidentally killed his brother in a hunting-related incident. Police say the firearm discharged while the youths were handling it. No charges were filed as the death is being treated as an accident. investigators are reviewing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlopolis
Jotun
Suit Against Missouri Pacific Overcharges Sparks Contempt Threats
Kansas City federal court delays decrees until Jan 10 in a suit for 2 million dollars by John T. Barker overcharges during enjoined 2-cent fare and freight rate laws. Missouri Pacific lawyers say new suits against the railroad would be contempt. Barker vows to proceed, pressing settlement claims despite the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific Railroad
John T. Barker
Smith McPherson
Missouri Rate
Barker
Cannibals Kill German Scientist in Pacific Expedition
Dr Deininger a German scientist and his German assistant were killed by cannibals along with fourteen native sergeants of police who accompanied the exploring party into the interior of Neumecklenburg formerly New Ireland in the Bismarck archipelago. News of the deaths was received here.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Deininger
Neumecklenburg
New Ireland
Bismarck Archipelago
Fatal shooting during liquor run in Indian Territory
In Bartlesville Oklahoma a Black bootlegger as Ollie Weston was fatally wounded while fleeing city officers. Struck in the eye by Lenapah City Marshal William Mayfield near Delaware Oklahoma while attempting to deliver eight quarts of whisky to Lenapah. His brother also died in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Ollie Weston
Delaware, Ok
William Mayfield
Lenapah
Auto Bandits Club Victim in Cleveland Robbery
Three highwaymen attacked and robbed D. H. Christian, president of Heckler Davidson Construction, in front of his home. They clubbed him severely, stealing $180, a $260 diamond stud, and a valuable watch before speeding away. he may die.
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Auto Bandits Club
Cleveland
D. BH. Christian
Heckler- Davidson Constructon Company
Board of Elections
Woman Attacks Priest in Holy Cross Confessional
In Minneapolis a woman, posing to confess at Holy Cross church, assaulted Pastor Henry Jajeski and threw a handful of red pepper into his eyes, shocking the congregation and prompting police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Holy Cross Church
Henry Jajeski
U.S. Printing Bureau Designer James G Hill Dies
James G Hill age 72 former supervising architect of the treasury department and noted designer of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and the Government Printing Office died in Washington DC. He gained prominence for shaping federal printing facilities and standards during his career.
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U. S. Printing Bureau
Washington, D. C
James G. Hill
Treasury Départment
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Government Printing Office
Independent Lines Benefit From Trust Agreement
Washington. General Mc Reynolds said many independent telephone firms in the United States applaud the justice department deal with the Bell company. The agreement will allow use of thousands of miles of trunk lines operated by the Bell system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iney
General Mc Reynolds
United States
Telephone Trust
Department of Justice
Bell Company
Irish Emigration Drops UK Population This Year
London reports emigration draining the United Kingdom at 36,000 per month, covering the first ten months of the year. The statistics show a strong preference among Irish nationals for the United States as a destination this year.
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London
United Kingdom
United States
Panama Canal Steamer Launched in Stettin
A large turbine steamer for the Hamburg-Amerikan line to serve the Panama canal was launched at Stettin and christened High Admiral von Tirpitz. The vessel is planned to achieve a speed of 19 knots.
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Stettin
Germany
Hamburg-American Line
von Tirpitz
Reorganization plan ends AT&T antitrust case
The Justice Department disclosed a plan to reorganize the American Telephone and Telegraph company, promising to dissolve the telephone trust by selling Western Union holdings and placing toll lines under universal service. President Wilson and officials support the move, seeing it as a shift toward compliance with the Sherman act and a more stable national system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
McReynoldy
American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Telephone Trust
Western Union Telegraph Company
Department of Justice
G. C. Todd
Combine
Wilson
McReynolds
Telephone Company
Burleson
Senate Passes Currency Bill in Senate Vote
The administration currency bill cleared the Senate by 54 to 34 marking a major victory for President Wilson. The Democratic majority voted solidly for the measure with six Republicans and a Progressive joining them. The bill embodies Wilson’s favored principles and ends a long fight for currency reform dating back to the 1907 panic.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Peary Lectures to the Blind at New York Museum
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary addressed over 500 blind listeners at the Museum of Natural History. To aid following the lecture, a special relief map of Arctic regions was distributed, highlighting charted areas with relief lines and dots.
Held Up Club Robbery Strikes San Francisco Rail Men
Two masked men held up and robbed nine members and the proprietor of a railroad men's club in San Francisco. They obtained 1100 dollars and jewelry valued at 200 dollars before fleeing.
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San Francisco
of. .A. Railroad Men’s Club
Judge fines man he once shot in police court
In Atchison Kansas Judge Church White sentenced Charles Burns to a $20 fine on a drunkenness charge. The unusual case involved the judge who previously shot Burns in a separate incident, as reported from the police court proceedings.
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Atchison
Kan
Church White
Charles Burns
Governor's Recal Sought in Colorado Campaign
Denver Colorado Congressmen Edward Eating and State Auditor Ready Kenehan are mentioned as possible labor candidates for governor in a campaign to recall Governor B M Ammons led by the federation of labor.
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Denver
Colo
Edward Eating
Kenehan
Federation. of Labor
Peoria Lawyer Ends Life by Jumping in Front of Train
Prominent attorney H. I. Nowland of this city died by suicide in Galva after throwing himself in front of a Burlington train. A warrant for his arrest had been issued the same day.
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Peoria
Isl
H. I. Nowland
Burlington
Galva
Peoria Attorney Nowland Dies After Jump At Burlington
Peoria attorney Nowland faced arrest on forgery charges tied to a $3000 note used to secure a loan. Warrant issued for his arrest after he allegedly killed himself by jumping in front of a Burlington train. Howard Smythe and James Rae of Peoria were indicted for complicity in alleged dynamiting by iron workers, with Nowland previously engaged to defend them along with defendants from Rock Island and Springfield.
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Galvah
Nowland
Peoria
Burlington
Owith
Howard Smythe
James_ Rae
Rock Island
Springfield
Perry County Board Organizes Under Democratic Control
Perry county commissioners organized this week, the first Democratic majority in years. The board includes Louis Croessmann of Duquoin Jabez Brown of Cutler and Uriah Wendell of Willisville. Appointments were made for mine inspector Alfred M. Lee physician Dr S B Hiller supervisor of highways Frank House poor farm overseer D C Boismerie and overseers J H Gregory Lewis Malan J B Ervin W T White and Charles Bradley.
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Perry County
Frank House
St. John
D. C. Boismerie
Pinckneyville
J. H. Gregory
Duquoin
Charles Cook
Tamaroa
Lewis Malan
Pinckeyville
J. B. Ervin
Swanwick
W. T. White
Cutler
Charles Bradley
Willisville
Titanic survivor John Gorman sought for forgery charge
John Gorman, a Titanic survivor, is wanted by police for forging a local firm’s name to a $90 check. He. drew 60 cents daily pension from White Star Line. Gorman helped lifeboat No. 3 crew and endured exposure injuring his health. Previously employed by a real estate firm, he had a solid reputation. His pension came due to not claiming cash for lost personal effects.
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Centralia
John Gorman
White Star
Gorman
Charges Dropped in Peoria Pastor Case
The Rev C G Clarke of the First Congregational church faced charges alleging Chief of Police W Rhoades delivered a Syrian girl to a white slaver. the charges were dropped after an investigation by a committee from the Association of Commerce. The hall filled with reform supporters and city officials. The minister refused to submit evidence without conditions, which the committee would not agree to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
C. G. Clarke
First Congregational Church
Association of ‘Commerce
Reform Movement
Progressive Club Organized in Jackson County
The Duquoin Progressive group formed the Jackson County Progressive club with over 600 members. Its aim is to promote progressive legislation and people controlled by voters. Phil Decker of Murphysboro, a progressive candidate for state treasurer in 1912, helped organize it.
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Progressive Club
Duquoin
Jackson County
Phil Decker
Murphysboro
Governor hints Funk to join state utilities board
A Springfield conference involving former State Senator Frank Funk of Bloomington and ex Governor Richard Yates with Governor Dunne is interpreted as signaling Dunne's plan to appoint Funk as a minority member of the new state utilities commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk For Utilities ‘Board
Springfield
Frank Funk
Bloomington
Richard Yates
Dunne
Funk
State Utilities Commission
Longtime Trenton Mayor Regigna Resigns to Move to Oil Field
Trenton mayor C. L. Riemann has submitted resignation to the city council. After years in office he plans to relocate to Oklahoma to devote himself full time to oil ventures, citing valuable holdings there. A special election will be scheduled to fill the vacancy.
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Trenton
Regigna
C. L. Riemann
Oklahoma
Professor Fairlie to aid state investigators in economics study
Champaign progress note states Professor John A. Fairlie of the University of Illinois economics department has been granted leave beginning in February to assist the efficiency and economy committee of the state legislature in investigating state department bureaus and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
John: A. Fairlie
University of Illinois Department of Economics
State Department
Remarkable Escape in Sheffield Bricktower Fall
A young man named Jan sen attempted a risky climb on an 85 foot pipe in Sheffield. He lost his hold while lowering himself and fell to the ground but was only slightly injured. The escape is described as remarkable by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Sheffield
Jansen
Woman Killed in South Pana Accident Report
Word was received of the accidental death of Mrs Emma Denniers of Assumption, north, in a southern area near Pana. Details were sparse, but authorities confirmed a fatal incident resulting in her death.
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Mwinds
Emma Deniers
Assumption
North
Unclear fragment outlines suspect confession in Louisiana case
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a twenty one year old Louisiana man named Spencer confessing to a violent crime involving a severed neck wound. The text lists names including Reuter and Smith and places such as Des Moines and Petersburg as part of the drifting notes.
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Gant
Spencer
Louisiana
Quincy Poultry. “Association
Quincy
Quinte
Siench
Reuter
Ineaause Smith
Man
David
Ju Drae
Des’ Moines
Tad. Petersburg
Winimac
Ind
D. Hoe Cago
Sheriff and suspects linked in Mount Vernon hold-up case
A fragmentary report notes Sheriff Payne and a deputy detaining George Tate of unknown origin after a north Mount Vernon incident. Charles Fr Johnson and another named individual were involved or questioned. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the event centers on an attempted robbery and capture near Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Charles Fr
George Tate
Prison Paper Frauds Stir Chicago Editor Case
A weekly prison newspaper titled the Post was printed at a state penitentiary with 1500 inmates. Warden Allen allegedly facilitated the issue while printer Pete Vlissingen of Chicago faces forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Allen Egltedte
Prisohe
the Post
Pete Vlissingen
Chicago
State Proposes Anti-Saloonite Committee Vote Plan
A local option vote is sought by a ministerial group calling themselves the Anti Saloonite. The committee, appointed to submit a plan, aims to determine if women will vote and whether the city becomes dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag
Ithe
Anonymous letters sent from Waukegan to wives reported
It has been learned that an anonymous sender in Waukegan aimed to mail letters to wives about alleged matters. Two letters have been reported and will be passed to post office inspectors in Chicago by Postmaster Dad y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etters
Waukegan
Waukae
Chicago
Hog sale at Mount Sterling draws buyers for large crowd
In Mount Sterling a Duroc hog sale drew a large crowd of buyers. About 45 animals sold with an average price around 105.80 dollars. A hog privately purchased by J. ier of Independence Kansas fetched 332.6 dollars for a single animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Sterling
States
Independence
Kan
Christening Stabber Charged in Decatur Incident
An alleged christening stabbing case in Decatur led to charges against a suspect. Jacob Rogchnig was reportedly stabbed during celebrations. The court action and proceedings were described in local coverage, with details indicating the offender faced immediate arrest and legal handling. The sketchy OCR text notes a person named W. A. Gray and a location referencing Litebfeld, though the report remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hels
Decatur
Jacob Rogchnig
W. A. Gray
Litebfeld
Fragmented OCR charges report in Jacksonvilles area
A fragmented OCR reads vague police charge notes in Jacksonvilles area with unclear details. The text mentions police and alleged actions but lacks complete names, dates, and specifics.
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George
Mrs. Young
Albert
Osener
Conqressman
Usera
Telegraph
Western Union
All—Company
Jacksonvills
Hannibs
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