Balkan Allies Ready to Resume War If Adrianople Not Surrendered
London dispatch reports Greek premier Venizelos declaring the Balkan alliance firm and ready to renew hostilities if Adrianople remains with Turkey. Allies plan to demand Janina and other territories, aid Bulgaria at Chataldzar, and pursue Constantinople if peace conference fails.
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London
Turkey
Adrianople
M. Venizeos
Greece
Janina
Servia
Bulgaria
Tchatalia
Constantinople
J. James
Sir Edward Grey
Sir Edward
M. Venizelos
Wounded Turks and Looted House From Balkan War Front
A trio of wartime scenes shows wounded Turkish soldiers on hospital cots, a Bulgarian aeroplane crash near Adrianople with the aviator unhurt, and a Turkish house looted and wrecked. The images are described as actual front-line views from the Balkan conflict.
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Adrianople
Naval Engagement Off Imbros Dardenelles In December Fight
A Athens dispatch reports Greek and Turkish warships clashed between Imbros and the Dardanelles. Turkish forts covered their fleet but the Greeks drove them from the scene in disorder. The Greek squadron remained intact and is patrolling nearby. Greek casualties are listed as five wounded.
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London
Athens
Imbros
Dardenelles
Freight and Express Trains Collide in Messina Wreck
In Messina Italy Dec 17 a freight and an express train collided near Catania. The death toll is uncertain with reports of 25 dead and at least 15 bodies recovered. English passengers from Taormina believed among the wrecked. Troop detachments assist in rescue efforts.
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Messina
Italy
Catania
Deat
Taormina
Cox machine wins control of Ohio legislature caucus
In Columbus on December 17 the Cox faction secured control in both houses. Charles L. Swain was chosen speaker and John R. Cassidy clerk in the house, with William Melching as sergeant at arms. In the senate William Green was named president pro tem and W. W. Goshorn clerk, with William Meinecke as sergeant at arms. A committee on employes and retrenchment to allocate minor posts. Herbert Bigelow, elected representative, opposes the Cox license plan.
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Columbus
Cox
General Assembly
House
Charles L. Swain
Cincinnati
John R. Cassidy
Bellefontaine
William Melching
Wapakoneta
Swain
William Green
Coshocten
W.W. W. Goshorn
Galion
Senate
William Meinecke
Herbert 8. Bigelow
John R Cassidy Named Clerk of the House
John R. Cassidy was named to the post of Clerk of the House of Representatives, a senior constitutional role handling legislative and procedural duties for the chamber. The appointment solidifies Cassidy’s leadership position within the House administration.
Charter Petition Started In Akron City Election
Petitions circulated in Akron Ohio request a charter election to form a 15 member commission to choose a new form of government for the city.
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Akron
Escapes at Boys' Industrial School Reach Thirteen
Lancaster Ohio December report shows Frank Stolaisk 17 Toledo and Fred Lawrence 17 Cincinnati among 13 youths escaping in two days after abolition of the steam whistle alarm. Six fugitives active in Columbus vicinity. two captured. institution searches continue for others. Nine of the Sunday escapees include Cheries Fater and Carl Nel-
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Lancaster, C
Frank Stolaisk
Toledo
Fred Lawrence
Cincinnati
Industrial School
Highland Cottage
Columbus
James Tarantino
Cleveland
High Street
John Robert
Lancaster
Gerlach
Cheries Fater
Carl Nel
New York Central Denies Sherman Act Violations
New York Central representatives told the public utilities commission that the railroad has no intention to violate the Sherman antitrust law. They argued that $24,000,000 in equipment trusts are needed immediately to prevent a car shortage threatening winter shipments. Attorney Hodge contended the present system violates the act and that subsidiary roads should not be compelled to underwrite the obligations. The commission will study testimony from both sides for weeks before ruling.
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Columbus
Dee
New York
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Ohio
Hodge
New York Central
Wickersham views antitrust ruling on anthracite case
Attorney General Wickersham sees partial government victory in the Supreme Court anthracite decisions. The ruling declares Temple Iron an unlawful restraint and bans 65 percent contracts, signaling reduced coal combines and renewed competition for independent producers. Some broader conspiracy claims were not proved, and no dissolution of rail coal carriers or stock controls over several lines was ordered.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Temple Iron Company
Circuit Court
Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
Agaihat
Erie
New York, Susquehanna & Western
Philadelphia & Reading
Central of
Governor Wilson Plans New Jersey Reform Drive
Princeton December 17 Governor Wilson settles to direct New Jersey reform efforts and align with national party leaders. He will confer with Mr Bryan and National Chairman Mc Combs on early plans while cabinet selections are deferred.
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Princeton
Wilson
Commonwealth of New Jersey
Bryan
McCombs
Hotel Register in Court Reveals 1905 Raleigh Hotel Stay
In Jersey City on January 9 Edward Dudley Camden lawyer pursues divorce from Mrs. Marie Mulock Dudley. A Raleigh hotel register lists Louis Creighton and wife as guests on April 13 14 and 16 1905, allegedly in her husband handwriting.
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New York
Raleigh
Washington, D. C
Edward Dudley
Camden
Marie Mulock Dudley
Jersey City
James Bb. Carpenter, Jr
Stevenson
Louis Creighton
Dudley
Freight Train Smashes Street Car at Center Street Crossing
At Ashtabula Ohio a Lake Shore coal train collided with a streetcar killing six and injuring six. The wreck buried coal atop survivors as crews dig through the debris. Victims include Laura Lephart and Emma Espy among others. several missing and a retrial of a city bond issue follows.
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Ashtabula
Lake Shore
Center Street
Laura Leaphart
W. H. Cook
This City
George Kitson
Frank C. Barttell
Emma P. Espy
Willoughby
Ralph Cluff
David Stowe
Eva Pancoast
D. E. O’connor
O. EB. Hirshberger
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Cassidy
Ohio Legislative Caucuses
Committee On Committees
Bille
House of Representatives
Ist
James Palace
Baker's Dozen
Helo
Zanesville, O
State Board of Health
Zanesville
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