Flood Devastates Ohio River Towns Across Region
Ohio River floods flood Cincinnati and neighboring cities driving thousands from homes. Water surrounds Gallipolis and Newport. warehouses and depots lose access, steamboats idle, and trains rerouted. Portsmouth and Evansville report rising levels, with hundreds homeless and defenses strained as weather forecasters warn of continued rise.
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Wilson speech puzzles bankers on monopolies policy
President elect Wilson spoke to the Commercial Club in Chicago prompting mixed reactions from 39 bankers and business leaders. Some praised the tone while others pressed for clarity on monopolies and policy, noting support for lawful restraint and better service through fewer firms. The governor of Crestline, Ohio, traveling with Wilson, said the audience understood the need for business to act under lawful guidance.
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West
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Orrin N. Carter
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Crestline
Ohio
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Trenton
River Rise Forces Huntington Families From Homes
Huntington W Va Jan 12 record of second Ohio River rise turns Sunday into moving day as floodwaters inundate riverfront areas. Stock from wholesale houses moves out while many poor families flee, stage hits 52.9 feet and climbs. 6 feet expected by Tuesday threatening residences. Ohio River traffic halts. railroad and electric lines may abandon service to Ashland if rise continues.
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Six Power Agree on Chinese Loan Distribution
The Times in London reports a six power agreement on the $125 million Chinese loan. The United States will take $25 million, Britain and France $20 million each, Germany $15 million, Japan and Russia $10 million each, and the Crisp group $25 million.
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Liner Uranium Strands on Reef Near Halifax Heavy Weather
The Uranium bound Rotterdam Halifax struck a reef near Chebucto Head, nine miles below Halifax. All 830 passengers were rescued by Lady Laurier and harbor craft with no deaths. Crews plan to refloat at low water as strong southwest winds threaten the stricken ship. Meanwhile La Provence battered by storms reaches New York with deck equipment damaged. Coast of England battered by gales and snow as Mauretania, Celtic in port, and other vessels suffer.
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Maritime distress and ship incidents reported at sea
On Friday and Saturday passengers were forbidden on the promenade deck. The Celtic relayed that the British steamer Wayfarer from Liverpool to New Orleans had lost a funnel and all lifeboats, with steering gear disabled, and was returning to Liverpool. A later wireless said steering gear was repaired and that Corsican and Megantic stood by. German ships damaged include the Abyssinia, which signaled an undisclosed accident, and the Wimborne spoke with Abyssinia on January 4. The Claus Hern reported loss of deck cargo and propeller blades while heading to Bremen. The Danish steamer Gnoch was wrecked off Girdleness, Scotland, with seven lives lost.
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Women urged to focus and redefine motherhood
Dr Felix Adler, addressing the Ethical Culture Society in New York, argues women should abandon scatterbrained interests and fill gaps where men fail. He calls for eradicating social evils and transforming motherhood into an intellectual vocation, with mothers educated in child development and remaining part of the school staff even after children start school.
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Hethical Culture Society
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Murdered Schoolboy Found in Pasture in Portland Conn
The body of 12 year old Ban Sjogren was found in a pasture with four bullet wounds. Police seek his brother Joseph, 19, missing since Thursday after a quarrel between the brothers. The father says the siblings quarreled frequently and the brothers were seldom on good terms.
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Rebels Kill an American in Potrero Raid Near Paro Del Macho
Mexico City dispatch reports one American killed in a rebel attack on Hl Potrero ranch near Paro Del Macho in Vera Cruz. Four rurales and six rebels died. a manager A. H. Lawrence reportedly fled or was kidnapped. Another American sugar-maker died from a stray bullet. his name not known. Construction on the Mexican Pacific Railroad halted as engineers proceed overland to Achpulco. El Paso notes no word on Lawrence. U.S. State Department ordered troops to pursue rebels.
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Draws on ruler's 80k revolver during assault
Brazilian deputy seizes a revolver after being attacked by Leonidas Fonseca. The confrontation escalates with police involvement and public safety concerns amid a tense political stake. Local authorities investigate the incident and identify all primary figures and locations.
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Silent on Magnate Exposes Brazil Monarchy Plot
Rio Janeiro Jan 12 Senor Leonidas Fonseca son of President Fonseca confronted deputy Rafael Pinheiro in the chamber demanding an explanation for attacks against his brother Mario Forseca. Pinheiro drew a revolver but bystanders intervened as Senators Glicerio spoke in two addresses. In Miami Paulo commented on Prince Luis de Braganza’s scheme to restore monarchy in Brazil stating the republic remains secure yet monarchist sentiment must be watched as his party heads to New York.
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Miami Paulo
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Brazil
Crisis over Du Paty may defeat Poincare France crisis chills election
Paris January 12 1920 The cabinet crisis over Lieut Col Du Paty de Clam and the reinstatement decision by Premier Millerand threatens the French presidential race with Briand opposing a cabinet fall. Millerand may resign if the crisis worsens, while Poincare's chances at Versailles gain attention amid shifting ministerial posts.
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War Ministry
M. Messimy
Aristide Briand
France
M. Mitterand
M. Poincare
Versailles Congresa
Poincare
Deserter Husband Killed Before Wife on Train View
Dover North Dakota January 12 Deserted by his wife three years ago Frank Gibbs died after slipping beneath the wheels of a Lackawanna train he tried to board Mrs Gibbs saw him fall from a car window on the journey home she had married him three years earlier but he deserted her soon after the wedding.
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Missouri Senators to attend inaugural ball in relay outfits
Three St. Louis lawmakers Senator Kinney Senator Brogan and Senator Warren plan a relay wearing a single evening suit at the State Inaugural Ball in Jefferson City Missouri Jan 12 They will rotate appearances to simulate three separate outfits to entertain guests and avoid wardrobe shortage Also reported Havana Matanzas stevedore strike ends with partial port tie up resolved by evening
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Michaell Kinney
Joseph H. Brogan
Frank B. Warren
St. Louis
Senator Kinney
Brogan
Warren
Wever May Run for Senate in Massachusetts
Secretary of the Navy Meyer stated he may seek the U S Senate seat from Massachusetts if the Republican caucus cannot decide among current candidates. He emphasized the nomination should be settled in caucus, otherwise an open fight could occur. McCall Weeks Guild and Draper are among leading or voted options ahead of the January 14 legislative election.
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United States Senate
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Gompers Visits Strikers In New York Garment Strike
Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the AFL met garment workers' leaders in New York as the 125000 plus strong strike, ongoing since January 1, planned a mass meeting tonight. Gompers pledged to use all power to secure an early settlement.
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New York American Scoop On Taft Succession Plans
The New York American reports Paterson New Jersey as the home of a Taft retirement rumor. It says Taft will join John W. Griggs in a law partnership after leaving office. Griggs is a Paterson resident and could not be reached for verification. He was a dinner guest at the White House hosted by the Tafts and others.
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Back to War as British Appeal Reaches Turks
Rechad Pasha finally consents to seek new instructions. Balkan states vow to terminate the truce as the powers deliver their note to the Porte. Fighting expected to begin four days later. Experts believe rapid capture of Adana is possible.
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British Pressure On Turkish Delegates Sparks Balkan War Talk
London reports Sir Edward Grey and foreign ambassadors pressed Rechad Pasha over Turkish delegates leaving London, signaling a break in peace talks. Allies plan to denounce the armistice after a note to Constantinople, aiming to resume hostilities within days. Greeks vow to defend Saloniki and Aegean islands as Montenegro asks Italy to intervene.
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Italy
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Balkans
Mrs Wan Fires On Burglary In Chinatown Laundry
Mrs Leon Wan awakened by breaking glass fired her revolver at a white burglar in a street northeast laundry near 15 C street. A shot may have hit as police found three bullets in woodwork and glass, washing away a possible entry. The incident occurred near the Senate office building and Union Station area.
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C Street
Biliow
Jimmy
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ELOPER CHARGE LEADS TO BAIL FOR TWO MEN
Samuel Sincair supervising inspector of State highways and R Walter Starr senior at a nearby college were released on $3,000 bail each to answer charges of attempting to abduct Miss Anna Steckel daughter of a retired millionaire. The alleged attempt occurred as she returned home from shopping and was forced into a taxicab. The driver swerved toward the police station and collided with a monument. Miss Steckel, a 25 year old graduate, identified the men. Reuben Steckel vows to prosecute. The hearing is set for next Thursday.
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R. Walter Starr
Anna Steckel
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Allentown College For Women
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Kennett Square
Starr
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Police Staton
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Sincair
Would Tar Stotesbury. Minister Denounces Smoking At Ball
New York dispatch reports Rev Dr Forest Dager, pastor of St Paris Church, urged tar and feathering Mrs Bet Stotesbury and her husband for allowing women to smoke at a Ritz Carlton dinner dance. He called the social leaders to task for degrading womanhood by smoking.
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