Balkan peace up to great powers
London dispatch reports Turkey refuses a renewed peace move without Constantinople instructions. Bulgaria says Adrianople cannot be given up, while the Balkan delegates negotiate under Allied pressure. Food shortages mount inside Adrianople as 80,000 fall ill and garrison supplies dwindle amid Allied efforts to secure cession.
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London
Turkey
Rechad Pasha
Constantinople
Adrianople
Aegean
Dardanelles
Doctor Daneff
Savoff
Jazim Pasha
Daneff
Yoff
Triple Alliance
Tri Alliance
Greece
Austria
Belgrade
Balkan
Bulgaria
Sublime Porte
Knapp and Neill to Act on Labor-Management Rift
Representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and eastern managers agree to ask Judge Martin A Knapp and Commissioner Charles P Neill to aid in resolving a dispute. The move comes after the five men refused to consider the managers proposals.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Committee of
The
Eastern
Ank
Martin A. Knapp
United States Commerce Court
Commissioner of Labor
Charles P. Neill
Morgan Pierpont Morgan Fails To Interest Egypt Expedition
J Pierpont Morgan failed today for Meypt on the premier Adriatic to interest himself in Awmed treasures. It is expected he will visit the same vicinity during this trip as he did about a year ago. Duchess resting easier in Montreal after a night described as comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
J. Pierpont Mor
Adriatic
Taft to Guard Suffragists Parade in Washington
President Taft will mobilize the Fifteenth Cavalry at Fort Myer to protect suffragists planning a March 3 parade down Pennsylvania Avenue before the inaugural. District officials and Maj. Richard Sylvester refused parade permission over safety concerns, while local businessmen pledge aid and seek Taft’s backing to safeguard marchers from possible hoodlum activity. The suffragists will press for permit approval and invite Taft to review the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Taft
United States
Fort Myer
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richard Sylvester
Pilot Rescues Self After Hydroplane Sinks Near Sandusky
Aviator Weldon B. Cooke of Oakland California drove a hydroplane into 22 feet of water through an air hole while testing before a Cedar Point round trip. He climbed to the top of the plane and held on until rescuers pulled him to safety.
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Sandusky, O
Weldon B. Cooke
Oakland
Cal
Cedar Point
Sandusky Bay
Liner Philadelphia Battles Gale Off Queenstown Port
The liner Philadelphia sailing from Southampton to New York fought a fierce gale off Roches Point near Queenstown Ireland. It arrived at 11 in the morning and has been unable to enter the harbor. Many passengers and a large crowd wait at the quay for transport to America.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Philadelphia
Southampton
New York
Roches Point
America
Three Killed in Vandalia Train Wreck at Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind Jan 9 A collision between Vandalia trains No and No 20 at Union station sheds killed three men and seriously injured Charles Brunner Staunton Ind The dead include Charles Smith St Louis baggage man and two unidentified Black men The wreck was caused by the flagman routing No 20 onto the wrong track.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Vandalia
Charles Smith
St Louis
Charles Brunner
Staunton
Duchess of Connaught Recurring Peritonitis Illness
The duchess of Connaught has a recurrence of the severe peritonitis that required last May’s operation. She was moved to Royal Victoria hospital in Montreal for treatment and is described as extremely serious if not critical. She fell ill Sunday evening with symptoms like the first attack.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duchess of
Cleveland Bride Returns to City for White House Ties
Mrs Grover Cleveland arrives in Washington to stay with Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond near the White House. Dinner hosts introduce President and Mrs Taft to the former first lady as she resumes her social duties in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
White House
Grover Cleveland
John Hays Hammond
Taft
Cleveland
Archbal d Trial Near End
Managers for the House begin their final arguments in the Archbal d case as the senate reconvenes to hear three days of continuous, equally split arguments on official misconduct by Judge Robert W. Archbal d of the commerce court.
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House
Washington
Jan
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
Peace talks amid Orthodox holidays stall Balkan settlement
London reports a delay in Turkey and allied peace talks as Orthodox Christmas feasts pause negotiations. Servian delegates press for a decision while fears of Austrian-Servian war persist and questions linger on Turkey’s willingness to honor binding accords.
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London
Peace Commission
Turkey
England
Austria
Servia
Russia expands popular education and school growth
The article outlines rapid progress in literacy and schooling in Russia from the mid 19th century to the era of Nicholas II. It cites growth from 4,077 public schools in 1860 to 100,295 elementary schools with 6.18 million pupils, plus rising industrial schools and teacher salaries ranging from 172 to 270 dollars annually.
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Russia
Zemstvos
Nicholas
Notable names join committee for peace centenary events
The Inter national celebration planning committee adds distinguished figures to its ranks. Vice-presidents include Sir Edward Grey and Henry Asquith, with cabinet members. Harry Brittian will visit the United States and Canada this month to coordinate with overseas groups for a joint celebration beginning late 1914.
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England
Edward Grey
Henry Asquith
Harry Brittian
Pilgrim's Club
United States
Canada
Rifle Association elects officers in Washington
The National Rifle Association elected its officers. President General Charles Gaither of Baltimore was chosen, with vice presidents Elliott C. Co. Dill of Portland, Col. S. W. Brookhart of Washington, and Major Carl T. Hayden of Phoenix. Treasurer Colonel H. G. Catrow of Dayton and Secretary Lieutenant Albert S. Jones of Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gaither
Baltimore, Md
Elliott C. Co. Dill
Portland
S. W. Brookhart
Washington, Ia
Carl T. Hayden
Phoenix, Ariz
H.,g. Catrow
Dayton
Ohio
Albert SS. Jones
Washington
D. C
MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Ad Boosts Digestion
An old advertisement urges readers to try MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets for indigestion gastritis and upset stomachs. It markets the product as a non cathartic tonic improving nerves sleep and overall well being with a 50 cent box and a money back guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's
Beaune to Host Unique Museum of Wine
A unique museum founded in Beaune, reputed capital of Burgundy wines, seeks the title Museum of Wine. Beaune asserts it deserves to be the home of such a muse um.
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Beaune
Nicholas Rollin
Cardinal Rollin
Burgundy
Chambertin
Clos -Vougeot
Richebourg
Corton
Gonnes-Mares
Museum of
Wine
Iowa Board of Health Seeks 35000 for New Duties
Dr G A Smith of Clinton chairing a drive to pass a state act adding epidemiological duties to the Iowa Board of Health and to provide 35000 in appropriation. The plan would extend district member duties, fund lake and stream surveys, and boost public health work beyond the current 5000. The board urges passage to raise Iowa from a lagging position to a leading health state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
G. A. Smith
State Board of Health
Iowa
United States Public Health Service
The Deadbeat and Public Hypocrisy
A critical treatise on deadbeats detailing that they never gain wealth or warm regard, expose hypocrisy when feigning respectability, and lose support when trouble arises unlike murder convicts who still receive sympathy from some. The piece condemns deception and warns against betraying trust in communities.
Sigourney Teen Dies in Pole Accident
Jan 10 Bigourney. Ol Teakle a 23 year old man died in an accident while attempting to connect a broken telephone wire. A pole broke when the end of the wire pulled free and Teakle was struck on the head, the only son of Mr and Mrs Walter Teakie.
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Bigourney
Ol ‘Teakle
Thoung
Mr. Teakie
Walter Teakie
Remedy claim for cold cure with laxative bromoqine tablets
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using a laxative bromoqine tablet combination. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, with a guarantee shown on the box. The text appears as a promotional claim from a bygone era.
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FB. W. Oe
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J. H. Hammond
Archbald
News OF Europe
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Black Sea
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Europe
Conference of London
Ington
National Rifle Association
Advt
Ree Cl
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Arctics
J. A. Harwood & Son
Board OF Health
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
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Eme
North Side
California
Burlington
MCCUE
J. E. Kunath
Cc. B
OLR
Washington Loan and Trust CO
DR. Rover
M Bratten
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