Government orders seize Canadian grain to curb prices
Winnipeg grain traders report a government seizure of Nos 1 2 and 3 Northern wheat in Fort William Port Arthur and eastern terminals to stop speculative prices and repeat orders from Great Britain. About 20 million bushels taken, loading in harbors halted, ships Morden and Snyder Jr idled, inspections ceased, and relief offered only for partially loaded vessels. Farmers largely unaffected but anxiety grows over potential further action.
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Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Fort William
Port Arthur
Canada
Great Bitain
Great Lakes
Morden
Snyder, Jr
Government sets wheat commandeered price in Eastern elevators
Canada fixes cash prices for commandeered wheat at No 1 Northern 1.04 plus percent No 2 Northern 1.03 and No 3 Northern 0.98, based on Winnipeg closing prices. Government says no further liability or compensation to grain dealers is due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of Canada
Canada
Northern
Winnipeg Exchange
Rabies Patient Runs Wild In Pittsburg City
John Bukowa age 27 on rabies trial escaped from a Pittsburg hospital and ran through the crowded streets biting and scratching people. Six officers were bitten during the pursuit and Bukowa died hours later after being returned to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bukowa
Pittsburg
Bukowa
Borden Condensed Milk to Open Bath Condensery
Harry A. Cronk, general superintendent of the route factories, announces the Borden Condensed Milk company will immediately establish a condensery at Bath New York to process milk from 860 to 1,000 cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Cronk
Borden Condensed Milk
Bath
N. Y
Borden Concern
London ridicules Henry Ford peace cruise plan
In London the peace voyage proposed by Henry Ford is seen as an advertising scheme. Officials and press mock the idea, with one official calling it the silliest notion and others saying only enemies would seek peace through Ford. Some suggest Bryan could be offered a mate position.
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England
Bryan
Ford
Gibbons
London
Henry Ford
Europe
Standard
London Papers Split Over Ford Peace Plan
London editorials react to Ford's peace plan with mixed tones. The Standard condemns a pro German peace stance, while the Telegraph calls it an Atlantic joy ride. The Evening News mocks Mr Ford and the London Press labeled him funny and Ford cranks.
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London Standard
Ford
London Telegraph
Mr. Ford
London Evening News
Ford Cranks
London Press
Gems Drop From Train In Transit Theft
In Bridgeport Connecticut a bag with $2000 worth of jewels belonging to Mrs John Benjamin was lost after being shipped from Stratford to Manhattan hotel New York. The bag tipped from Adams Express service near a curve in Bridgeport freight yards and was later found empty. A check book nearby helped trace the owner.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Stratford
Manhattan Hotel
New York
John Benjamin
Adams Express
Eugene Schlosser
Corry Theatres Defy Blue Law Keep Open on Sunday
In Corry three moving picture houses kept Sunday operations despite blue law fines. Managers Parker Waters Shamburg paid $4 fines and $7 costs after agreeing to the charges. Police balked when attempting further arrest amid ministerial support and talk of conspiracy.
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Corry
Moving Picture Theatres
Harry W. Parker
Library Theatre
C. N. Waters
Lyric
J. C. Shamburg
Amuse U
Moving Picture
Erie
J. J. Desmond
Citizens National Bank
Parker
Flynn Cleared in Paterson Strike Case
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, the I W W agitator, is found not guilty of inciting strikers to violence during the February 1913 sick strikes in Paterson. Verdict after 1 hour 18 minutes, Flynn vows to press her free speech campaign with renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Hudson County
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Miss Flynn
Rose Pastor Stokes
Joseph Ettor
Ida Proper
Marie Equi
Ford Peace Ship Draws Mixed Reactions Across Cities
Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons declined endorsement while inviting caution about obstacles. Across New York and Philadelphia critics call Ford’s plan foolish yet insist on debate. About forty figures have accepted invitations to join the voyage to Europe.
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Ford
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Henry Ford
Europe
Wilson
Chesapeake Bay
Coxey
Philadelphia
Jacob
Coxey Army
Peace Voyagers
U. S
New York
Cudahy Packing declares Christmas melon stock dividend
Chicago December 1 Two million dollars of new common stock will be distributed as a Christmas melon to holders of the old 3 449 500 common stock. The stock dividend equals about 58 percent on the old issue. After distribution capitalization will total 5 449 500 common and 8 550 506 preferred. The dividend reduces the profit and loss surplus from 6 050 270 to 4 050 279 as of October 31.
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Chicago
Cudahy Packing Company
Schwab Urges Ship Subsidies At Pittsburg Chamber Luncheon
C M Schwab president Bethlem Steel urged ship subsidies or similar supports to boost American commerce. He warned investors against risky ventures, citing wartime freight congestion and the need for a robust U S merchant marine with Pittsburg leading in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Pitt
Pittsburg
C. M. Schwab
Bethlem Steel Company
Schwab
Organization drive for New York stenographers seeks minimum wage
The League for Business Opportunities for Women starts a movement to organize about 46 000 New York City stenographers to secure a minimum wage of 7 a week. It plans to probe stenography schools as it says many graduates are incompetent. Leading businesswomen join the effort and will circulate notices urging organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
League For Business Opportunities For Women
Futile Love Letters From Deserted Wife Spark Case
Parle Ables was arrested in Clarksburg W V on a charge of living unlawfully with Alice Ailer at his wife's instance after fourteen years apart. Ables says his wife left him for John Roberts a Union veteran with a $90 pension and only recently reestablished contact sending love letters. he denies the charge and will not return.
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Parle Ables
Clarksburg
W. Va
Alice Ailer
Ables
John Roberts
Roberts
Man in Mount Kisco burns himself while trying to extinguish fire
Elbert Teed of Mt. Kisco was severely burned after throwing gasolene on a blazing awning at William Fisher's store in Brewster causing injury. Firemen subdued the blaze and saved the building.
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Brewster
N. Y
Elbert Teed
Mt. Kisco
William Fisher
Suffragists vow no support until vote is won
At the New York state suffrage reorgan ization convention, held at the Hotel Astor, leaders decided to print cards for suffragists to mail in reply to requests for support. The cards state that due to the deferred enfranchisement of women they refuse requests to help until the vote is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Hotel Astor
Cow's Moo Kills Child in Frightful Accident
Westmoreland county coroner Dr. H A McMurray reports that three year old J H Pershing of Grapeville died after a cow in a pasture looked in the house window and mooed loudly. The child screamed and suffered convulsions, dying twelve hours later.
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H. A. McMurray
Westmoreland County
J. H. Pershing
Lawrence Pershing
Grapeville
Woman Killed After Mistaken Deer Shot in Maine Woods
In Blanchard Maine a woman Mrs Reuben Bartleet was shot by Melvin Bragdon who mistook her for a deer. He rushed into the brush and found her husband stooping by her side. She died soon after the attempt.
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Blanchard
Maine
Reuben Bartleet
Melvin Bragdon
Mr. Bartlett
Morck Oil Company Formed In Oil City From Dissolved Chambers Estate
Oil City reports the dissolution of the Chambers Trust Estate led by Mrs A C Merck and Fred N Chambers. Mrs Morck becomes sole owner with thousands of acres of oil and gas lands and 400 to 500 producing wells surrounding Oil City and in Warren county. The Morck Oil company will be headquartered in the National Transit building with Mrs Morck as president and August Morck as general manager.
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Oil City
Chambers Trust Estate
A. C. Merck
Fred N. Chambers
George Chambers
Los Angeles
Morck
Warren County
Morck Oil Company
National Transit Building
August Morck
Thompson
Sylvester Smith
Erie Mayor-Elect Bernard Veit Dies Before Inauguration
Bernard Veit, mayor-elect of Erie, died at St Vincent's hospital after an appendicitis operation and complications. A special election will be held to fill the vacancy. Veit had been slated to take the oath January 3.
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Erie
Bernard Veit
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Veit
Mail Early Advice Echoes In Postmaster Allen S Message
The slogan Shop Early and Postmaster Allen urge readers to mail early, stating it is timely and worth acting on to ensure smooth handling of holiday packages and timely deliveries.
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Allen
Wilmington Powder Plant Disaster Kills Thirty-One
A massive blast at BE. I Dupont de Namors plant in Wilmington Delaware killed thirty-one workers aged 16 to 21 and injured seven. Most remains were scattered across the yard and surrounding area with only one identified body recovered. Officials call the cause a mystery and vow a full investigation.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagley Yard
Dupont de Namors & Co
Allen A. Thaxter
Portland
Brandywine
Dupont Company
Spy Kinsella Executed in England for German Espionage
Word reached Newburgh that Kinsella a former West Point member in the army service detachment was executed in England for German spying. He was arrested in England months ago, his execution delayed by interference from the American minister.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Engand
West Point
Army Service Detachment
Kinsella
England
Contracts Set for Eight Steamships on Delaware River
Contracts for four additional steamships worth 3,000,000 have been awarded to the Delaware River Shipbuilding company in Philadelphia. Two vessels will serve the Mexican Petroleum company, while the remaining are coal carriers for Coastwise Transportation and Pocahontas Navigation.
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Delaware River Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Mexican Petroleum Company
Coastwise Transportation Company
Pocahontas Navigation Company
Delaware River
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Great Britain
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Motion Picture Houses
American Press Association
Cudahy
Blaze
Big Gil City
du Pont
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