China Near Crisis Threatens Dynasty Warns Action Now
A Washington Post dispatch from London reports threats against the Chinese dynasty amid rising anti foreign sentiment. The Times Pekin correspondent notes guard warnings, troops dispatched to Chinchow, and alarm over a potential south to north spread. US minister Joeger urges prompt action to deter repeats of past crises and protect citizens.
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Legation
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Chinchow
Los Angeles
Cal
Edward Af. Joeger
United States
Jo China
Pasadena
China
Dynasty
Lain
United
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Cidus
Systoria
Plaades
Pekin
Becauge
Manchuria
Mongolia
Shinkgng
Copper Miners in Panic Over Tremors and Air Blasts
In Dinuriten Michigan in February miners fear for their lives as earthquakes and air blasts intensify. Frequent shocks have begun to cause panic with several days of increasingly violent tremors and reports of miners abandoning positions amid danger. Local residents describe a tense scene as aftershocks continue to rattle the copper mines.
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Deuce
Beth
Yale Murphy Dead Shortstop Fame and Coaching Career
Southville Massachusetts February 14 Dr WHH Murphy known as Yale Murphy died at his home aged thirty five He gained fame as shortstop for the Yale team and later played for the New York Baseball Club He coached at Stanford and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis His career spanned player and coaching roles in major programs.
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Masa
W, HH
Sturphy
Yaie” Murphy
Siece
Yate
Wein Tie New York Baseball Club
Fuater Ae
University of Stanford
Sinnapolis
Process Server Questions Rockefeller Case at Standard Oil Hearing
In New York on February 14 the Missouri against Standard Oil hearing adjourned after a process server faced two questions about serving Jann D Rockefeller. The witness answered no indicating no efforts or success. Attorneys signaled awaiting Missouri Supreme Court ruling before the examination resumes.
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Standard Oil
New York
State of
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Jann D. Rockefeller
Thaves
Wollman
Hadley
Missouri Supreme Court
Gildersleeve
Postal Official Arrested in Cincinnati Embezzlement Case
Robert W. Buchanan a twelve year cashier in Cincinnati Post Office money order dept was arrested by a U S marshal charged with embezzling 750 dollars. Discrepancies found during an inspection led to his arrest after he restored the amount. he posted bond and was released by U S Commissioner Adler. Buchanan is a popular local federal employee.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert W. Buchanan
Cincinnati Post Office
United States Marshal
George W. Craighead
Buchana
Buchanan
Uniracht
Adler
Lecal
Commoners Take the Oath in Royal Speech Ceremony
London February 14. James W Lowther is confirmed as speaker after election by the Commons. The speaker and majority of commoners go to the House of Lords to receive royal approval then return to subscribe the oath. Campell-Bannerman and ministers take oath. Irish Parliamentary party denounces using position for appointments.
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House of Commons
Codas
James W. Lowther
Royal Commission
House of Lords
Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Med
Protest Over U S Consulate Location in Belgium
Belgium business groups protest the consular reorganization bill noting Antwerp offers superior shipping and commercial advantages, urging the United States to keep the American consulate general there rather than moving it to Brussels. Government officials join the protest highlighting Antwerp as Belgium’s key trading hub.
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Antwerp
Chamber of Commerce
American Senate
Belgium
Man Clings To Bridge Ties To Save Son From Train
Manitowoc Wisconsin February 14 George Schadeburg saved his four year old son and himself when with one arm he clung to railroad trestle ties as a heavy train passed above. He had tried to pull the boy to safety but could not clear the bridge and swung down with the child held tight until the train passed. His arm was badly strained and he was exhausted when help arrived.
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Wisconsin Central
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Schadebure
Spurious Coins Almost Perfect in New York
John Angeloni, a Brooklyn jeweler, was arrested by Secret Service officers for making counterfeit silver dollars. The coins were described by experts as 80 percent perfect, nearly undetectable. Extraordinary bargains in jewelry and related goods are being sold without reserve at the Karrgalv establishment.
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New York
John Angeloni
Brooklyn
Secret Service
Angeloni
Confession Letter Read In Crowe Kidnapping Trial
Pat Crowe's handwritten confession to Rev Father Murphy was read to the jury. The letter claims secular relief not spiritual, seeks mercy from Mr and Mrs Cudahy, and details the 1904 crimes and Crowe's remorse. Frank Glynn testified, defense then challenged witness identity and rent.
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Omaha
Nebi
Pat Crowe
Fox
Eddie Cudahy
Father Murphy
Vail
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Crowe
iCudahy
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South Africa
America
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Cudahy
Mr. Cuda
Mre
Grave Wedding Tragedy Shrouded Bride Buried Before Nuptials
Special to The Washington com Wilmington Del February 14 On her wedding day and in her wedding gown Miss Veronia Olver was buried in Chester Pa She was to wed Charles Haker of Wilmington today and arrangements had been made for the nuptials She fell ill three days earlier and died yesterday Yown Enjoy Fussell Charlotte Russes Delicious 60c dozan 1427 N ave.
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Wilmington
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Veronia Olver
Chester
Charles Haker
White Chief Role Opens Path to Moroccan Accord
Algeciras, Feb 14. Optimism over the Moroccan conference wanes as talks continue. France insists on police control to safeguard its Mediterranean position, while disinterested powers including the United States and Italy push to resolve state bank and police questions. Ambassador White leads efforts to mediate between French and German delegates.
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Mediterranean
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Berlin
M. Revivil
United States
Italy
Ise Mussulman
Ambassador White
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State Department
Department
Ban on Hazing Passed by Ohio General Assembly
In Columbus the Ohio House approved a hazing ban making hazing in schools and colleges a misdemeanor with fines up to 200 dollars and up to six months imprisonment. Educators who permit hazing face the same penalties. The chamber also adopted a Senate joint resolution urging the President to seek a treaty with Great Britain to preserve Niagara Falls. The measure heads to Washington after engrossment.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Death of L Dean Holden in Cleveland
L Dean Holden age about thirty five dies in Cleveland after weeks of illness. He is son of L M Holden and served as vice president of the Plain Dealer Publishing Company treasurer of the Hollen den Hotel Company and president of the Cleveland Sarnia Lumber Company with offices in Cleveland and mills at Sarnia Canada. He recently underwent an operation for appendicitis and post operative typhoid fever followed.
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Cleveland-Sarnia Lumber Company
Sarnia
Canada
Dynamite Blast At Brooklyn Saloon Linked To Black Hand
In Brooklyn a dynamite blast wrecked John De Lessio’s Fourth Avenue saloon and broke nearby windows. De Lessio, wealthy owner of several properties, had earlier received a ransom note signed The Black Hand demanding 2000 dollars. He refused to pay and offered 1000 dollars for the capture of the bombers.
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Black Hand
John
de Lessio
Fourth Avenue
Twenteth Street
Brooklyn
TWO DIE IN BURNING WRECK OF JAPAN OAK EXPRESS
Fort Scott Kansas February 14 The St Louis and San Francisco passenger train No. 18 northbound wrecked at Columbus with two fatalities Nlanny Roundtree express messenger and a newsboy burned to death A W Herke collapsed dead while trying to rescue crew George Woods engineer hurt and W F Runyan fireman broken leg The train struck a loose string of freight box cars and the entire train except the sleeper burned The Japan Oklahoma express ran between Afton Oklahoma and Fort Scott with a baggage car smoker and two chair cars.
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St. Louisa
San Francisco
Columbus
Nlanny Roundtree
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Wier
George Woods
W. F. Runyan
Afton
Murder by Robbers in Phenixville Bakery
In Phenixville Pennsylvania February 14 three black robbers entered a bakery and held two bakers at gunpoint. While one burglar guarded them two others entered Elkins' bedroom and fatally shot Max Elkins who died instantly. The trio seized a horse and wagon and fled.
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Phenixville
Max Hilkins
King Ekins
Elkins
Narrow Escape in Lake Tests Fishing Tugs Crews
Au Sable Beach Michigan February 14 A severe Lake Huron storm drove two fishing tugs the Pierce and the Deer aground after steering gear failure. Twelve sailors endured icy exposure huddled in the pilot house with frostbite and cold injuries. Captains Lebaum and Harkett sustained frost and injury from a hawser respectively while the crews were rescued with lines from the second vessel.
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Au Bable Beach
Mich
Pierce
Lake Huron
Lebaum
Harkett
Lawmaker's Call to Seize Campaign Funds From New York Life
New York reports recommend legal action to recover 148,702 in campaign contributions traced to the New York Life Insurance Company. The funds, directed by President McCall and officers, were used to back Republican campaigns and may be clawed back from liable trustees. Lawson plans to resign from the policy holders committee after finalizing its structure.
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New York Life Insurance Company
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Fowler
Ic Iy
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Mesh
George W. Perkins
Armstrong
Paris
Uis
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Belef
Stuyvesant
Lawson
Fish
Thomas W. Latyson
Admiral Rojestvensky Defends Russia at Sea of Japan Loss
Petersburg, Feb. 14. Admiral Rojestvensky told the Imperial Technical Society the Russians were not thieves in the Sea of Japan defeat. He blamed heavy Japanese shells for damage, denied use of submarines or mines, and avoided accusations about ship construction or equipment. Shifting ads note Union Trust Co. savings account offers 2 percent interest.
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Rojestvensky
Imperial Technical Society
Sea of Japan
Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
Mrs Taggart Banished In Divorce Custody Fight
Special to The Washington Post from Ohio reports Judge Eason ordered Mrs Taggart to appear in court with the children, while custody remains with the father. Immigration and extradition papers may be used if she returns from Europe where she fled with the children. Representatives seek a delay, but jurisdiction questions loom over appealability. The case drives Mrs Taggart farther from U S shores as Smyser says he cannot produce her in court.
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Eason
Taggart
Thi Cree
United States
John A McCall Nears Death After Surrendering Life Policies
John A McCall, dying in Lakewood New Jersey, surrendered about one fourth of his life insurance policies worth roughly 23500 to the New York Life Insurance Company. He faces likely death in weeks and may die poor, with most of his estate tied to life insurance and a disputed surrender value.
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D. J
John A. McCall
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Bark
New York Late Ensurance Company
Andrew Marmiton
Arocaull
Amomigagre
McCel
Long Branch
Blanton Acquitted In Bribery Conspiracy Trial
Special to The Washington Post. Joplin Missouri metropolital area reports Blanton a treasury department special agent was acquitted by order of Judge Tid mt after trial since February 6 on charges of conspiring to bribe a government officer. The defense argued lack of government evidence linking Blanton to any conspiracy. Blanton and cousin Jim B. Vernon were tried on joint counts alleging conspiracy to influence postmaster appointments.
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Joplin
Charles Thanton
East Lal Church
Treasury Department
Cainted States
Staurt
Gove Sment
Tid
El Ganey Shaft Unveiled With Cuban American Toasts
El Ganey shaft ceremony honors Americans who fell at Santiago de Cuba. Gen. Andrada pledged Cuban military aid to the United States in an emergency. Speeches by Lt. Gen. Young and Cuban officials praised cooperation, with U S and Cuban officers firing a salute and a monument unveiled on McCulla hill. Attending officers included Rear Admiral Higginson Brig. Gen. Bisbee and Col. Webb Hayes, while transport Sumner and cruiser Yankee carried American guests for the events.
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United States
Santiago de Cubs
el Caney
Santiago
B. M. Young
Roosevelt
Ven
Andrada
Vpaima
Cuba
America
Iligimson
W. TH. Bisbee
A. L. Mills
CG. Clarke
A. C Shar
Garcia Yates
Col. Webb & Hayes
Chaffe
Sumner
Yankee
Santiago Battlefield Commission
Guantanamo
Japans financial programme aims to pay war debt by 1929
London dispatch reports Tokyo cabinet plan endorsable by Upper House. It foresees war debts totaling 911 million dollars in 1907 being paid off by 1929 with six conversions, and domestic debts of 287.6 million dollars fully discharged by 1942.
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London
London Tunes Re
Tokyo
May Miss Object Opens The Rate Problem
Inquiry includes coal traffic of the United States and fears a South Carolina senator has overreached to defeat a merger with Pennsylvania. The larger questions loom, with a motion seen as a potential effective amendment.
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United States
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Tillman resolution tested in Senate over rail merger powers
The article discusses Senator Tillman s push to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to probe the Pennsylvania coal and railroad combine and other mergers. It notes opposition lines in Congress, possible shifts in agency authority, and the political stakes involving Governor Dawson and Attorney General Moody, with references to champagne imports and social life as the piece closes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Ester
United States
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Gov. Dawson
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Ohio
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Integrate Commerce Commission
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Moody
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