Kent of California Organizes Progressive Wing Backing Wilson
Congressman William Kent of California, a founder of the Progressive Republicans, plans a visit to Governor Wilson in Trenton asking to back the president elect. Kent’s influence is seen as pivotal to rallying Progressives in both houses for Wilson if his trip confirms support gains.
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Trerton
N. J
William Kent
California
Wilsop
Republican Party
House
Senate
Wilson
Kent
West
State House
George Norris
Nebraska
Murdock
Kansas
Hubbard
Iowa
Cummins
LaFollette
Congress
Roosevelt
Ministers as carpenters in Wilkes-Barre build tabernacle
In Wilkes-Barre on South Main street about twenty ministers and laymen donned overalls to help build a tabernacle for Rev W A Sunday’s event next month. Mrs Thomas Atherton drove a nail and joined the workers as they paused for a noonday dinner at the Presbyterian church before resuming work, expecting completion in five days.
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Wilkes-Barre
South Main Street
W. A
Thomas Atherton
Presbyterian Church
Prince of Wales to Visit Kaiser in Potsdam
Berlin reports the Prince of Wales will, after Oxford, call on the Kaiser at Potsdam then tour German cities. The emperor will bestow the cross of the Black Eagle. Court circles show keen interest in the blond prince and elaborate plans are under way for his stay.
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Berlin
Prince of Wales
Oxford
Potsdam
Germany
Bill to Protect Birds Passed by Senate
The senate approved a bill by Senator McLean of Connecticut to shield migratory game and insectivorous birds. It authorizes the secretary of agriculture to set seasons and shuts and opens based on flight timing temperature zones and breeding habits of each species.
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Washington
Senate
McLean
Connecticut
Secretary of Agriculture
Safety Laws Advocated by Albany League
The Legislation League for the Conservation of Human Life presented to Lt Governor Glynn and Assembly Speaker Smith a program of favored laws. It backs safer railroad grade crossings and automobile rules aimed at reducing fatalities, elevator safety devices, factory and construction safety, and upholds the Sullivan firearm permit law against repeal or amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Legislation League For the Conservation of Human Life
Martin H. Glynn
Alfred B.B. Smith
State Assembly
League
New York City
Empire United Railways Inc Proposed Consolidation
The New York state public service commission received a joint consolidation petition from Rochester Syracuse and Eastern Railroad Syracuse Lake Shore and Northern Railroad and Auburn and Northern Electric Railroad all under Beebe syndicate control. The proposed empire united line spans 239 miles from Rochester to Auburn via Port Byron Oswego and Syracuse with interurban connections.
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Albany
State Public Service Commission
Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Railroad Company
Syracuse, Lake Shore & Northern Railroad Company
Auburn & Northern Electric Railroad Company
Beebe Syndicate
Rochester, Syracuse &Eastern Railroad Company
Rochester
Syracuse
Syracuse, Lake Shore & Northern Railroad
Oswego
Oswego City
Auburn & Northern Electric
Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Railroad
Port Byron
Auburn
Empire United Railways, Inc
Sulzer Frees Brandt After 24 Hours in Albany
Folke Engle Brandt, held on a 30 year sentence with 24 to serve, was pardoned by Governor Sulzer in Albany. Senator Knute Nelson accompanied Brandt, who will seek employment in Minnesota. The pardon is conditional, barring public appearances and new disclosures about the case, with revocation and reimprisonment if violated.
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Folke Engle Brandt
Albany
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Sulzer
Nelson
Brandt
Washington
Blair County Court Sentences Alfonso in Prayer Case
Verdict after prayer session in Hollidaysburg Blair County PA. The Blair county court sentenced Alfonso for the crime tied to religious proceedings. Proceedings noted by local reporters as a significant adjudication in the January term.
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Hollidaysburg, Pa
Blair County
Alfonso
Jury convicts Martino of second degree murder after long deliberation
The court reports that Martino is sentenced to 20 years for murdering his son in law Joseph Tides. After a 23 hour vote the jury, failing to agree at first, knelt in prayer and returned a verdict of second degree murder.
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Martino
Joseph Tides
Corning man charged with arson on Post Creek farm buildings
Thaddeuus Schoonerer of Corning was arrested Sunday on a charge of arson. He allegedly caused three buildings on the Clayton Ralason farm at Post Creek to burn since last May, according to an insurance company.
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Thaddeuus
Corning
Post Creek
Gould Suit Over Millinery Bill in Separation Case
Catharine Clemmens Gould files for $3,000 allegedly spent on millinery in 1906 and 1907, arguing Howard Gould should cover the bill despite their separation and prior alimony. Trial set for February 3 with an inquest planned to hear testimony.
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New York
Catharine Clemmens Gould
Howard Gould
Supreme Court
Goulds
Ice to Check Fruit Buds in Pa Orchard
Waynesboro Pennsylvania reports growers worry about frost damage as buds push. W F Thomas of Washington sends about a hundred tons of ice to the Hagerstown area to be cracked and placed at tree roots to slow bud development.
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Waynesboro
W. F. Thomas
Washington, D. C
Hagerstown
Hokus-Old Gotrox Dies Wealthy No Vacation Taken
The obituary notes Hokus Old Gotrox died worth five million dollars after a lifelong work life with no vacations. The New York Times reports his passing and describes his dedication to his career.
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Olld Gotrox
New York Times
Gould Weds Finley J. Shepard at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown
Miss Helen Miller Gould married Finley J. Shepard in a noon ceremony in Lyndhurst drawing room Tarrytown. Rev Dr Russell officiated with groom’s brother Louis J Shepard as best man and bride’s nieces Helen and Dorothy Gould as flower girls. George J Gould, eldest brother, gave the bride away. Only family and close friends attended. about 75 guests. The couple will remain at Lyndhurst for several days.
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Dr. Russell
George J. Gould
Louis J. Shepard
Helen Miller Gould
Finley J. Shepard
Lyndhurst
Tarrytown
Helen
Dorothy
Frank J. Gould
Dorothy Gould
Miss Gould
Helen Margaret
Hundreds Seek Dry Town in York County Licenses Protest
The York County court renewed all liquor licenses with no remonstrances. Over 300 residents from Delta and nearby areas traveled by special train to protest granting licenses to two hotels in Delta. Several new applications were withdrawn.
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York
Delta
Vicinity
Few Philadelphia women want suffrage say anti campaigners
Philadelphia reports from January twenty third state anti suffragists claim a house to house canvass shows only about one woman in twenty five supports voting rights. Mrs Horace Brock of the Pennsylvania Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage says the survey covers Cheatnut Hill Germantown and West Philadelphia and will expand city wide. She notes suffragists loudly advocate rights but canvass results argue against passage at Harrisburg.
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Philadelphia
Warriors
Horace Brock
Pennsylvania Association
Cheatnut Hill
Germantown
West Philadelphia
Pleasant Good Fits The Charge In Montclair Court
In Montclair New Jersey Patrolman Gannon arrested a chauffeur named Pleasant Good at No 33 William Street for traffic rule violations. Recorder Henry L Yost fined him five dollars and told him to behave in the future as he dismissed the case.
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Montclair
N. J
Henry L. Yost
Patrick Gannon
theRecorder
William Street
Gannon
Yost
Evangelist Jones Receives Threatening Letter In Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania evangelist Bob Jones of Georgia turned over a threatening letter to postal authorities. The note warned him to leave town by Wednesday or face action with death underlined for emphasis. Jones posted a challenge to the sender to meet at the church for discussion.
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Scranton
Bob” Jones
Georgia
Evangelist Jones
Wenesday
Fresh Eggs Rally Cuts Prices in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reporters note the Housekeepers League set 27 cent a dozen for strictly fresh eggs from 75 city stations. The “fresh” eggs from Western Southern and nearby sources claim under two weeks old. Groceries sold fresh eggs at 30 to 40 cents while storage eggs remained 22 to 24 cents a dozen.
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Philadelphia
Housekeepers’ League
Pension for working mothers proposed in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg a bill in the house calls for a $250,000 relief pension for mothers forced to work away from home to support themselves and their children. Applications go through the courts and the fund is administered by the poor authorities. The plan offers $10 per first child and $5 for each additional child.
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Harrisburg
Professor L B Campbell Honored for 1913 Musical Pilgrimage
Director LeRoy B Campbell of the Warren Conservatory of Music is named lecturer and leader of the Musical Pilgrimage Travel Party for the 1913 season sailing from New York on July 2 aboard the Mauretania. The tour covers England France Germany Bavaria and Switzerland with eight grand operas and recitals by eminent masters. Notables include Charles W Clark Paris Thalberg Tobias Matthau Ostrovsky School Scholtz and Wiehmayer. The Boston Company entrusts Campbell with selecting performers for the journey and performances.
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LeRoy B. Campbell
Warren Conservatory of Music
New York
Mauretania
Campbell
Boston
England
France
Germany
Bavaria
Switzerland
Charles W. Clark
Paris
Thalberg
Tobias Matthau
London
Ostrovsky School
Hermann Scholtz
Dresden
Wiehmayer
Munich
Cornet Tells of Stork's Visit in Vineland
Vineland New Jersey January 23 Alfred Scheer a local merchant celebrated the birth of a son by rising at 2 AM and serenading friends with cornet solos. The cheerful incident reflects the town’s glad anticipation for the new arrival and Scheer’s musical tribute.
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Cornet
Stork
Vineland
N. J
Alfred Scheer
25008 Soldiers to Guard Panama Canal Garrison
Colonel Goethals told the house naval affairs committee a garrison of 25008 men will be necessary to guard the Panama canal. Under present plans Congress would provide for a garrison of only 8000 men.
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Canal
Panama Canal
Goethals
House Naval Affairs Committee
Congress
Telegrapher killed by bull in icy road mishap
George H. Whyland a telegraph operator at South Junction near Plattsburg New York was leading a bull when it leaped on him after he fell on an icy road. The animal stomped him breaking arms and crushing ribs. Whyland died within two hours after 45 years with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company.
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Plattsburg, N. Y
George H. Whyland
South Junction
Here
Whyland
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
White Re-Elected UMWA President Ahead of Hayes Return
John P. White of Oskaloosa Iowa wins re election as UMWA president over A Brady of Mt Olive Illinois by a vast margin. The canvassing committee finished in Indianapolis and announced results. Frank J Hayes in Illinois is unopposed for vice president. Edwin Perry of Iowa is re elected secretary treasurer over former Ohio state senator William Green and Joseph Richards of Ohio.
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John P. White
Oskaloosa
United Mine Workers of America
A. Brady
Mt. Olive
Ill
Indianapolis
Frank J. Hayes
Illinois
Edwin Perry
Iowa
William Green
Ohio
Joseph Richards
Reconciliation Reported Between Hohenzollerns and Cumberland Family
Berlin January 23. A reconciliation is reported between the Hohenzollern and Cumberland families ending years of feud. The proposed betrothal would unite the Kaiser's daughter Princess Louise with the Prince of Cumberland and Prince Adalbert with Princess Olga of Cumberland.
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Berlin
Hohenzollern
Duke of Cumberland
Kaiser
Louise
Prince of Cumberland
Adalbert
Olga of Cumberland
Grangers Oppose Bond Issue in Reading Meeting
Pomona Grange No. 42 held a largely attended Strasstown meeting and went on record opposing the proposed 50 million dollar state bond issue for road purposes. A resolution urged initiative referendum recall and recommended amending the U S constitution for direct election of senators by the people.
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Reading
Pomona Grange
Strasstown
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Wales
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Schiff
Helen M. Gould
American Press Association
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Central Park
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Missouri Pacific
Sim Ais
Helen Gouldwedded
Keystone
L. B. Campbell
Miner
Kaiser and Cumberlands
Grangers
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