Questioning if Terrorism Ruled in Anthracite Strike
Beranton, Dec. 19. The coal strike commission heard about twenty witnesses who testified to boycotts, brutal attacks, and attempts to burn nonunion homes during the five and a half month mine workers' strike. Witnesses linked offenses to the miners' union while the chairmen urged flexible evidence standards to establish a reign of terror.
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Beranton
Coal Strike Commission
Meet Mnetanes
Miners’ Union
Darrow
Gray
Phsician
Mmines
Pittston
John Hoffman
Gsate McNamara
Hier
August Leheuch
Mazieton
Lehigh Valley Company
Squire MelWelvey
Hazleton
Henry Veraillye
Dorrancetown
Wilkesbarre
John C. Haddock Coal Company
Prerescution claims during strike violence sweep community
Witnesses recount mob violence at mines with threats and shootings. Details include midnight mob visits harming families, arson attempts, and effigy hangings. Victims describe stone- and knife-attack injuries with multiple witnesses naming individuals and locations near Wilkesbarre and Hazleton.
Boycott Tactics Hit Wilkes Barre Lace Mills
John Doran, manager of the Wilkes Barre lace mills, testified that his refusal to discharge two girls sparked the lace workers boycott. He described pressure from organizers and the ensuing disputes over employment practices.
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John Doran
Wilkesbarre
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad from Stewart
Hardware dealer F. L. Stewart in Des Moines endorses Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble, stating personal relief and recommending readers procure from Columbia Pharmacy. Advertisement notes price 50 cents per box and that the product is sold by all dealers.
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F. L. Stewart
South
Iowa Ave
Columbia
Dean
Sam
Foster-Milburn Co
United
Erasure in Drug Store Record Affects Dunlap Murder Trial
An erased entry in Craig's drug store poison register may support the defense of Miss Tona Dunlap in the murder case of Miss Allie Dool. The file shows a prior strychnine purchase and a May 1915 sale to Melville Miner, uncle of the local grocer, tied to the chocolate cream incident.
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Aledo
Ill
Craig
Tona Dunlap
Allie Dool
Lemuel BE. Butler
Mise Downlap
Allie Deal
Sears
Melville Miner
Frank Miner
Miss Dunlap
Icebound vessels freed near Bar Point in Lake Erie
Detroit December 12 report says the steamer K. Martin and schooner Charles Spade man of Marine City were released from the ice and brought to the river. They lie at Amherstburg awaiting the third vessel Hanscomb and an unknown schooner still fast in the ice.
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Detroit
8. K. Martin
Charles Spademan
Marine City
Lake Erie
Bar Point
Amhersthburg
Hanscomb
Jury panel dismissed in Carleton murder case in Bloomington
In Bloomington Illinois on December 18 the court dismissed the entire jury panel after continued illness of one juror in the Daisy Carleton murder case. Eleven jurors will be re-examined with the possibility of swearing them again and a twelfth juror to be drawn from the special venire.
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Bloomington
Ill
Daisy Carleton
Griffin Dies In Office At Sixty Eight In Ohio Politics
Toledo Ohio December 18 Charles P Griffin a prominent Ohio politician and former speaker of the state legislature collapsed and died of heart disease in his office. He was 58 and had long been active in Ohio politics.
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Toledo, O
Charles P. Griffin
Ohio
Thomas B. Reed
Washington
Philippines
Hawaii
Newlands
Reed
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lodge
Markets show varied receipts and price ranges across livestock
Estimated receipts for cattle sheep and hogs vary with mixed grading and prices. East Buffalo quotes slow demand with modest declines. St Louis grain markets show lower bids for wheat corn and oats amid dull trade.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Blockade Notified as Forces Move Toward Venezuela
Caracas learns officials notified La Guaira and other ports of a blockade to take effect at 3 p m. Venezuelan ports La Guaira Puerto Cabello Maracaibo Carupano Barcelona. Britain Germany worry over Venezuela actions amid arbitration talks and Monroe Doctrine concerns.
Bowen Authorized as Arbitrator in Venezuela Settlement
London reports President Castro has entrusted United States Minister Bowen with full powers to arrange a settlement. British officials see this as an effort to secure U S guarantees of Venezuela’s compliance with an arbitration finding. Berlin notes German indifference to the Venezuelan affair and questions about Germany’s stance after the Spanish-American War.
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London
Castro
United States
Bowen
Foreign Office
Lansdowne
Great Britain
Venezuela
Berlin
New York
Germany
Philippine currency problem stirs Congress debate
Washington report examines the Philippine monetary crisis as lawmakers seek a gold based peso compatible with U S currency. It recalls Reed’s anti‑annexation stance and Lodge Roosevelt support, plus Hawaii needs and immigration issues. Cushman comments on Cannon and the band wagon dynamic amid a short session.
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Washington
Philippines
Congress
Insular Committee
House
Senate
United States
Joy of motherhood linked to maternal health and Dr Pierce's remedy
The text argues motherhood requires the mother to be healthy and claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription helps expectant mothers. It cites Mrs W J Kidder reporting improved health, easy confinement, and a healthy baby boy after twelve bottles, and notes a book offer from The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser with a mailing price.
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Dr. Pierce
W. J. Kidder
Hill Dale Farm
Hnosburg Center
Hnosburg, Vi
Doctor Pierce
Venezuela Crisis Shifts Toward Passive U.S. Stance
The text notes growing passivity in the Latte States amid Venezuela tensions. It suggests German efforts aim for a quick solution to avoid provoking U.S. public opinion, prioritizing American sentiment over Venezuela’s humiliation.
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Lic
Latte
United States
Venezuela
Earthquake Toll Hits Andijan Town In Central Asia
An earthquake devastated Andijan in Russian Central Asia. Officials report the disaster killed three executives, two soldiers, and 150 natives, most of them children, with widespread destruction reported. General Nord proclaims Haiti’s presidency after army coup. Terents Ont in general hospital notes a man valued at £100,000 who begged for suimleston.
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Liowean
Suimleston
Terents
Ont
General Nord
Haiti
Vinol as Appetite Creator and Digestive Aid
An advertisement touts Vinol as a superior appetite stimulant and stomach tonic. It claims Vinol separates active cod liver oil elements from fat, aiding digestion and supporting meal creation, muscle tissue, and red blood. A testimonial from Waterbury, Conn., and a money back guarantee are noted to entice buyers.
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Vinci
Man
Exstanetu Feeney
Waterbury, Conn
Heir Sues for Million Dollar Estate of Lester H. Eames
Louise K. Hames sues in the probate court claiming she is the daughter and sole heir of Lester H. Eames, a former Ottawa banker, alleging threats by Henry F. Panes and others to coerce her into signing a deed transferring the estate valued over 1 million dollars. The suit contends Eames died intestate with personal property about 700 000 and real estate worth 800 000, with the heirs disputing her relation and other relatives allegedly benefiting since his death.
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Chicago
Dee
Lester H. Eames
Ottawa
Ils
Effenit
Louise K. Hames
Henry F. Panes
Lester J. James
Dweard Bo Millerd
Clarfeen BK
Millard
Lonnie BH Mather
Caroline
James
Leeter I Bames
Henry FL Banes
Mises Panes
Leeter WH
Eames
Ald
Tester
TL. Bames
Everred
Tienry Fo Famee
Miss Eames
Lester Hi) Bames
Henry PF. Eames
Louisa Kamee MacVeagh
Pranklin MaceVeagh
Fred Eames
Wants Is All Set Aside In Bill In Eames Estate Suit
The complaint seeks to set aside an instrument and return property or proceeds from Lester H Eames estate. Defendants include Ba ward BE Clarissa Millard Mather and others. Miss Eames claims sole heir status amid disputed transactions and a $10 000 conveyance payment.
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Clarissa FF. Millard
Louisa FE. Mather
Louisa Kames MacVeagh
Fred Eames
Caroline EB. James
Lester Hames
Alonzo Clark Mather
Miss Eames
Duluth
Minn
Chicago
W. H. Holly
Edward FE. Millard
Clarissa E. Millard
Lester H. Eames
Clarissa EE. Millard
Caroline E. James
Caroline E. Tarey
Edward E
Clarissa E .Millard
Ohio
Franklin MacVeagh
Quieting Title Sought in Washington County Iowa Property
In Washington County District Court a plaintiff seeks to quiet title to the north half of the northwest quarter and southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section eight in township seventy four north range six west the Fifth Principal Meridian. The case names numerous defendants and unknown claimants with requests to reform deeds and mortgage documents and establish the plaintiff as the fee simple owner after twenty years of possession. The matter is set for the next term with warnings of default and judgment if not appeared.
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Washington
Lews
McCleary
S&s
Margaret Trimble
KR. C. Bennett
Washington County
Iowa
Township Seventy-Four
Sad District Court
Court House
J. L. Brookhart
Even- Journal
Lincoln Governor Elect Mickey Opposes Inaugural Ball
Lincoln plans for an inaugural ball stall as Governor Elect Mickey a Methodist Episcopal church member and Nebraska Wesleyan trustee refuses to attend. The Commercial club of Lincoln halts its dancing events due to his stand, reducing interest in the inaugural reception. Paris authorities drop case against DeRydzewski after ruling Mrs Gore death accidental.
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Lincoln, Neb
Mickey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Commercial Club
Lincoln
Paris
Bec
Ellen Gore
DeRydzewski
Parliament prorogued for February 17 session in Britain
The king's speech to Parliament ends the current session on December 19 with no foreign policy remarks and a focus on Imperial matters. It includes a paragraph on the Venezuelan dispute.
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London
Tragic Train Crossing Fatality in Kewanee Area
Henry Fell, 21, son of D K Fell vice president of Kewakee National Bank, was killed when struck by a train at a crossing near Toulon Illinois on December 18. The accident occurred in the Kewanee region as authorities investigate the crossing danger.
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Henry Fell
D. K. Fell
Kewakee National Bank
Toulon
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