Peace Seems Assured by Japan's Actions in War Crisis
Reports from Vladivostok and London suggest peace is likely as Russia appears ready to concede Japan’s demands. Diplomats in Paris note Delcasse’s influence may steer Russia toward a pacific settlement, while the Hague arbitration body proposes a settlement plan and seeks broad backing.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivstock
Japan
London
Westminster Gazette
Associated Press
Lord Lansdowne
Russia
China
Manchuria
Daron Hayashi
M. Delcasse
M. ‘Delcasse
Europe
Paris
International Peace Commission
Berne
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Washington
France
Delcasse
Fire destroys cyanide mill near Florence Colorado
The cyanide mill of U S Reduction and Refining two miles north of Florence was destroyed by fire this morning. Estimated loss ranges from 75000 to 125000. The mill, largest in the world, had not operated since a two year labor strike began. Machinery to be shipped to Utah for a new mill, fire blamed on carelessness of some employees.
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Florence
Colo
U. S. Reduction and Refining Company
Utah
Direct Vote and Labor Coalitions Debated by Miners
Indianapolis Jan 21 The United Miners of America debated direct election of US senators and joining the Western Federation of Miners. A proposal for a 50 cent per week per member levy to aid Colorado strikers drew lengthy discussion and was referred to the executive committee for later action. President Mitchell urged focusing on trades unionism and avoiding political tenets.
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Indianapolis
United Miners of America
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
United States
Howell
Colorado
Mitchell
Cabinet Resignations Shake Korean Government
Seoul January 21 government reports seven of ten ministers have resigned and four new ones appointed all neutral on the revived progressive independence clause opposed by the government. Officials warn of a possible serious insurrection in southern provinces due to oppression.
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Seoul
Jan
War weariness grows in Colombia amid Panama secession debate
Mail from Bogota via Panama reports Colombia’s war fever fading and a wish to avert broader conflict over Panama. John B. Perezzote linked to anti US war rhetoric is said to be under arrest. Cartagena, facing low mood and trade disruption, seeks Isthmus ties as Colon loses poultry, hides, and shipments to Atlanta drop to ruinous rates.
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New York
Bogota
Panama
Colombia
John B. Perezzote
United States
Cartagena
Colon
Atlanta
Veteran Kentucky attorney Gibbons dies at 84
Lexington January 21. Judge Gach Gibbons a renowned central Kentucky attorney has died at age 84. He had practiced law for 24 years as a member of the Kentucky bar.
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Lexington
Gach Gibbons
Kentucky
Bond Sale Involves Major Southern Pacific Issue
New York January 21 Spyer and Co and Kuhn Loeb and Co jointly bought 8,000,060 dollars in Southern Pacific 4 1 2 percent 2 to 1900 coupon bonds. It is understood a large portion of the bonds bought today will be sold abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spyer and Co
Kuhn, Loeb and Co
Southern Pacific
Fire destroys Jersey City shops destroying two buildings
Fire in Jersey City today destroyed two buildings housing Brown and Miller's machine shops and several small machinery firms. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
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New York
Jersey City
Brown and Miller's
Chicago ticket broker held on burglary charge
A Chicago man described by police as a prosperous by day ticket broker and by night receiver of stolen goods, Charles F Stout, operated a Kaisershof hotel office. He was arrested on burglary allegations after a burglar claimed to have sold stolen property to him but did not get full value. Stout is held in $5,000 bonds.
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Chicago
Charles $F
Kaiserhof
Stout
Government to manufacture anti-toxin urges action
Dr. Preble president of the Chicago Medical society urged federal government control of anti-toxin production. He called the trust's neglect of children's lives a motive for government manufacture and said a committee would report facts and start a government production movement.
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Chicago
Tme
Preble
Chicago Medical Society
Drifting Snow Delays Trains Across Southern Wisconsin
Blizzard conditions rack Racine and other towns as snow drifts reach ten feet. Electric railway service stalls and trains are delayed amid packed drifts. The Goodrich steamer Georgia is ice-bound a mile from shore with passengers aboard. Off Kenosha the City of Marquette remains stuck in ice but reported no immediate distress.
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Milwaukee
Racine
Wisconsin
Goodrich Transportation Company
Georgia
Chicago
Kenosha
Marquette
Chemist Demonstrates Fireproofing Wood for Theaters
Joseph L. Ferrell of Philadelphia demonstrated fireproofing methods before the Western Society of Engineers in Chicago. He saturated wood and cotton with sulphate of aluminium to resist flames, claiming theatres can be made safe at low cost using this inexpensive chemical.
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Chicago
Joseph L. Ferrell
Philadelphia
Western Society of Engineers
Ferrell
Creston
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Macedonian relief fund trip sails to New York
Dr George Chockoloff a surgeon with the Bulgarian army and former University of Pennsylvania student sailed from London aboard the Majestic to gather funds for Macedonian refugees. He is closely connected with the Macedonian movement.
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London
George Chockoloff
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Majestic
Chockoloff
West Hoboken Council Reclaims Trolley Franchise
The West Hoboken town council votes to retake the North Hudson County Railway company franchise, a Public Service Corp. subsidiary, citing wretched service. If five days pass without issue, the Public Service Corporation loses legal right to operate trolleys. poles must come down and conductors face arrest. horse cars may still run under an existing franchise. Mayor Nolan lauds the move amid indignant citizen turnout.
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New York
West Hoboken
North Hudson County Railway Company
North Hudson
Public Service Corporation of
New Jersey
Jersey City
Public Service Corporation
Citzens
Nolan
Iron Safe Stolen From Express Car Near San Luis Obispo
Iron safe carried on Sunset Limited northbound train No 9 was torn from an express car near San Luis Obispo. Robbers rifled the box and escaped as the train, traveling upgrade, slowed to a crawl. Wells Fargo officials say little treasure was actually inside, though a diamond and small sums remain unaccounted.
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San Francisco
Sunset Lmited
San Lus Obispo
Wells-Fargo & Co
T. Sullivan
San Luis Obispo
San Marquirede
Thacker
Wells Fargo & Co
Christensen
Pacific Department of
Santa Barbara
Timothy Sullivan
Sullivan
Percival
San Lula Obispo
Hoboes
New Orleans
Fly Wheel Bursts Cause Johnstown Mill Disaster
A governor bell failure let an immense fly wheel run away at Cambria Steel Company's No rail mill in Johnstown Pa on January 21. One man died three were fatally injured and six others severely wounded. Fire and scalding vapor from broken pipes hampered escape as two more bodies were recovered.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Hoshler
Preparations for Break Up Threaten Pittsburgh Rivers
Pittsburg on January 21 reports preparations underway for a break up in the Allegheny and Monongahela due to recent warmth and heavy rain. Expected flooding could threaten millions in riverfront property as residents and businesses brace for the rising waters.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monongahela
Allengheny
Would Serve Japan
Albert Baker of Columbus says in wartime he and twenty fellow countrymen would not sail for Japan to offer services against Russia He declares they are Russians but doubt the Czar will protect their people in Russia.
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Columbus
Ohio
Albert Baker
Russia
Japan
Streams Overflow Banks Near Peoria After Heavy Rain
Rivers overflowed fields and streets as two days of heavy rain swelled streams around Peoria. Residents in lowland areas near East Peoria were forced to evacuate.
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Peoria
Banker committed to Bellevue over mystic urging to kill president
E A Earler a New York banker claimed mystic influences worked through his stomach urging him to kill the President. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital for examination as to his sanity after writing a rambling letter to Police Commissioner McAdoo and greeting officers as “pillagers from high bondage.” He described pains and a spell affecting the clock and said he might act despite will power.
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New York
E. A. Earler
Bellevue Hospital
Earler
Pollee
McAdoo
Hig Bondage
A Troublemous Heiress Arrested in Alabama
Ethel Rovelle of Meridian, said to be heir to millions, was arrested in Mobile on a charge of being dangerous and suspicious. Detective I K Hand testified he acted for her Meridian uncle J M Huskey who wished to meet and discuss her future. He denied any kidnapping hoax.
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Mobile
Ala
Ethel Rovelle
Meridian
I K. Hand
Miss
J. M. Huskey
Forty third anniversary of Women's Union Missionary Society
New York hosts the forty third anniversary meeting as members from across the nation gather. Mrs Henry Johnson presided while speakers urged larger financial support to avoid curtailment of work. The society posted expenditures of 60100 with income 40020 less, drawn from legacies and increased special donations.
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New York
Women’s Union Missionary Society of America
First Woman's Missionary Society
Episcopal
Baptist
Henry Johnson
Gas Explosion Wrecks Heitz Hotel in Marion Indiana
A gas explosion in Marion Indiana at the Heitz hotel killed three people including owner Charles Beitel and his wife. Ten others were seriously or fatally injured as natural gas escaped from nearby pipelines and built walls collapsed with guests trapped in wreckage.
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Marion
Ind
Heitz
Mornor
Charles Beitel
James Devlin
Edward Gaskill
Le #1
Hobis
Thomas Twisg
Mandall Biddle
John Dicherty
John Schott
Carrie
Eviction Ordered At Castle Gate In Utah Fuel Strike
Price Utah January 20 Sheriff Wilcox vows eviction of 127 tenant strikers at Castle Gate with troops from Clear Creek and Winter Quarters. Officials fear trouble as families face cold weather and tents shelter some evicted residents. Italian men Steve Poleski and Frank Boloconi jailed on vagrancy charges for Winter Quarters conduct.
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Price
Utah
William Price
Wilcox
Nelliher
Demolli
Utah Fuel Company
Carben
Wyoming
Castle Gate
Sherriff Wilcox
Clear Creek
Winter Quarters
John
Cannon
Faralllea
Steve Poleski
Frank Boloconi
Wabash Ice Gorge Causes Property Damage
Logansport Indiana reports an ice gorge on the Wabash River began moving today causing extensive damage. Ice broke near Market Street bridge flooding cellars and basements while Riverside Park became a lake prompting evacuations of homes along the riverfront.
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Logansport
Ind
I¢ce
Wabash
Corse
Market Street
Riverside Park
Simon Goldman Dead in New York
Simon B. Goldman, said to have been the inventor of the Tucker needle threads used on sewing machines, died in New York of heart disease.
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New York
Simon B. Goldman
Thibetans Threaten Russian Appeal as British Advance Presses
Reports from Calcutta indicate Thibetan resistance remains firme as the British expedition advances. Native priests vow to seek Russian support if the invasion continues.
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Calcutta
Thibet
Russia
Somali Reverses Reported Near Kilinaad
Advices from Somaliland say Kemal Somali mounted infantry attacked the Mullah forces near Kilinaad on January 17 killing 50 spears men and capturing 3 000 camels and thousands of sheep amid ongoing reverses for the Mullah’s side.
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Aden
Somaliland
Kilinaad
Ice Gorge Flood Threatens Keokuk Area
Ice gorge at Des Moines river mouth creates a flood threat to lowlands in Missouri and endangers Alexandria. Mississippi River rise holds fast, keeping waters high in the same flooded region from last summer.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Ieceé
Des Moines
Missouri
Alexandria
Mississippi
Progress of the Fayr at World’s Fair aisles marked
The marking of the aisles in eleven main exhibit buildings for the World’s Fair is finished under Director Skiff. The night watch will walk about twenty miles along these main passageways. Eight large buildings remain to be marked.
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St. Louis
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Simon Goldman
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