Speer Voices Wrath Silenced by Chairman Webb
Macon Ga Jan 23 Judge Emory Speer reiterated charges of favoritism as the federal judge disrupted testimony before a special congressional committee. He attempted to read a charge accusing him of mis conduct while Chairman Webb restrained him and stated the panel would read the charge later.
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Emory Speer
Special Congressional Committee
Bpeer
United States
Alexander Akerman
Webb
Honor for Prince George delegates in committee assignments
Senator William F Holmead heads revaluation and assessment and serves on agriculture labor engrossed or printed bills corporations inspections and roads delegates T Van Clagett chairs counties delegation and serves on judiciary elections claims contingent fund insurance and loans Joseph H Bilandford Jr chairs inspection education agriculture and roads and highways BR Lea Van Horn is assigned to ways and means and corporations Joseph Addison sits on printed bills resolutions and amendments to the constitution.
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Washington Post
Hyattsville
Mad
William F Holmead
Prince George
Holmead
T. van Clagett
Joseph H Biland~ford, Jr
BR. Lea van Horn
Ways and Means
Joseph Addison
Dartmouth Alumni Dinner Recalled With 34 Attendees
College days were recalled as 34 members of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Washington gathered at the University Club for the thirty-ninth annual dinner. Samuel R. Bond, president, acted as toastmaster. Ernest Fox Nichols of Dartmouth delivered an address on College Advances. Other speakers included Ernest L. Thurston and several officials from education and government.
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Dartmouth Alumni Association of Washington
University Club
Samuel R. Bond
Wall
Ernest Fox Nichols
Dartmouth University
Ernest L. Thurston
W. 8. Hammond
Minnesota
John Barrett
Panertean Union
Job Barnard
Harry H. Semmes
Daniel C. L. Pearson
Guards eject deputies in Hungarian parliament clash
In Budapest on January 23 armed guards had to remove unruly opposition members during a debate on a press reform law. Former premier Count Julius Andrassy and Count Aladar Zichy led the protest, and a dozen deputies were thrown out after defying the president. The uproar halted business until opposition members departed. The siege followed insults and a duel challenge to Prime Minister Stephen Tisza. The reform bill, aimed at shielding the government from press attacks, sparked debate over freedom of the Hungarian people.
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Budapest
Hungary
Julius Andrassy
Aladar Zichy
Desy
Stephen Tisza
Die for Marsh Murder Sentenced to Electric Chair
Salem January 23 Wiam A Dorr of Stockton Cal. convicted slayer of George E Marsh retired Lynn soap manufacturer is sentenced to die in the electric chair the week of March 2 Dorr showed no emotion. Marsh was found dead on the Lynn marshes April 12 1912 A week later Dorr was arrested at Stockton in a collapsed state He lived with his aunt Miss Orpha Marsh custodian of a trust fund that would go to her on Marsh death Prosecution claimed the fund created the motive and that Dorr believed he would inherit the entire estate the will of Miss Marsh being the basis of the claim
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Wiam A Dorr
Stockton
Cal
George E Marsh
Lynn
Dorr
Marsh
Lynn Marshes
Hia
Orpha Marsh
George E. Marsh
Miss Marsh
Gas asphyxiation kills three in Philadelphia lodging house
In Philadelphia on January 23 two men and a woman were found dead from gas asphyxiation after gas escaped from a detached stove tube. The men identified as Thomas O'Brien and Frank Donagan. the woman's identity remained unestablished.
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Philadelphia
Thomas O'Brien
Frank Donagan
Cooperation Agreement Between AFL and Farmers
The American Federation of Labor executive council agreed to cooperate with organized farmers to serve the best interests of both groups. They referred the West Virginia United Mine Workers indictments to leaders Gompers and Morrison to determine the responsible parties. In case of jurisdiction disputes, work on the Panama Pacific Exposition buildings would continue until federation decisions.
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American Federation of Labor
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Gompers
Morrison
Federation
Slayer Must Hang Today in Bordeaux for Cincinnati Murder
William Campbell a negro sought in Cincinnati on homicide charges was denied a stay of execution and a new trial by Justice Croas and declined a commutation from the minister of justice. The death sentence will be carried out at Bordeaux jail tomorrow morning for the murder of George Muir last August.
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William Campbell
Cincinnati
Justice Croas
Bordeaux
Justice Cragg
Campbell
George Muir
Colombia Election Note Aims at Nonpartisan Unity
Bogota reports the February 8 presidential election near, with Restrepo’s term ending August 7. A government circular promises legal guarantees and peaceful, orderly campaigning, while a cross party foreign relations commission works to resolve international issues for the nation’s prosperity and prestige.
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Bogota
Colombia
Carlos F. Restrepo
Congress
Commission For Foreign Relations
Capt Chancey Dying After 59 Years Doorkeeper at House
Hope for Capt J T Chancey a longtime doorkeeper for the House of Representatives ends as physicians abandon his recovery his life ebbs slowly at home 465 M street NW relatives at bedside Friends and colleagues donate a $1006 purse after his fiftieth year of continuous service in Congress and staff.
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House of Representatives
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Bishops to Meet Pope in Ad Limina Visit
Rome dispatch notes American bishops prepare for ad limina visit to the papal throne this year. Of 86 bishops, about 90 are expected at the Vatican. names drawing interest include Archbishop Quigley of Chicago Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul and Archbishop Bienk of New Orleans amid talks of a fourth American cardinal.
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Ad Limina
Su Peter
Vatican
American College
Quigley
Chicago
Ireland
St. Paul
Bienk
New Orleans
Er Ait
Explosion on destroyer Roe injures water tender at Philadelphia yard
An oil tank explosion below decks on the torpedo boat destroyer Roe at the Philadelphia navy yard seriously burned water tender M. J. Carmandy. He was taken to the sick bay of the battleship Maine. The Roe suffered interior damage as the fire department responded but was not needed.
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Roe
Philadelphia Navy Yard
M. J. Carmandy
Battleshid
Maine
Carmandy
Moon to save 25000 by turning off post lights
Washington dispatch reports the moon will save the government about 25000 in 1914 by turning off all army post lights on moonlit nights. The chief of the quartermaster corps notes the savings and mentions a dog biscuit purchase in 193 and a proposed army cook training school.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington
Quartermaster Corps
Army Cooka
Cullom Clings to Life Amid Vital Resilience
Former Senator Shelby M. Cullom remained alive at his home at 1413 Massachusetts Avenue NW early today after a near death yesterday. A midday sinking spell prompted family preparation, but his vitality and a physician's assessment gave promise of continued life despite moments when respiration fell to five.
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Shelby M. Cullom
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Car Show Attracts Buyers As Closing Night Dance
Business at the Washington automobile show in Convention Hall drew many prospective buyers, with exhibitors noting more contact data and orders. The event signals the start of the buying season as accessory dealers report strong sales of motors and equipment. The closing night features a Marine Band dance program from 3:30 to 11, with space in three aisles for dancers and a final celebration by the Washington Automobile Dealers Association.
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Apark
Washington Automobile Dealers Association
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Winasor
Nicotat
Music de Ballet DeAstorea
Cavalleriz
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Souse
Auto Show Notes Highlight Distributors For Weedan Antiskid
William Jose of the National Electrical Supply announces future distribution of Weed antiskid chains and exclusive Southeastern states distributor for Klaxon horn. The firm, a major auto accessory house south of Philadelphia, notes a Chevrolet roadster stunt on the runway sparked interest and Henderson-Rowe Chevrolet agents are asked to repeat the performance for a moving picture.
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Automobile Department
National Electrical Supply Company
Philadelphia
Henderson-Rowe Auto Company
Chevrolet
Automobiles Attract Visitors To Show In City
Visitors at the local show showed keen interest in the latest cars with women among the eager buyers. J J Decker purchased a five passenger Cole touring car, and F C Sibbald reports two more Cole Cara orders. Mitchell six cylinder roadster and four cylinder touring car sold to buyers, while agencies shift as Flory and Sanford become Mitchell agents. Charles H Munson from Philadelphia visits, aiding National Historical Supply Company exhibit. William A Walton assists Flory & Sanford in securing Washington agency for Mitchell.
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Howard Kneesal
Hudson Automobile Company
Hudsons
Argo Electrics
J. J. Decker
Cole
F. C. Sibbald
Washington
H. L. Daylagon
Edison Storage Battery Company
Mitchell
H. S. Latham
Joseph Richards
W. D. Arrison
Flory & Sandford
Mitchell, Ae
Charles H. Munson
Philadelphia
Splitdort Electrical
Com‘pany
National Historical Supply Company
C. L
Union Trust Blogianists
Judge Surmounts Outcry in Missouri Railroads Case
In Kansas City Judge Smith McPherson barred Missouri Attorney General John T. Barker from pursuing state court suits seeking 24 million dollars overcharges against Missouri railroads. The judge took the case under advisement for three weeks, amid Barker’s shouted confrontation.
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Kansas City
Smith McPherson
John T. Barker
Missouri
Missouri Railroad
United States Supreme Court
McPherson
Barker
Bass Riches From Harbour Fishery At Parkershead
Parkershead Maine dispatch reports a week of striped bass floods the harbor. Hundreds of dollars flow to men and boys as a frozen fish school drifts through a dam into an old ice pond. Boats cooperate to gather them, with two Bath men buying over a ton for 16 cents a pound.
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New York Sun
Basa
New York
Bath
Chinese Premier Resigns From Yuan Shu Kal Cabinet
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Peking reports Halung Hashsing, premier and minister of foreign affairs in President Yuan Shu Kal's cabinet, has resigned, though the resignation has not yet been accepted.
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Daily Telegraph
Peking
Halung Hashsing
Yuan Shu Kal
Jail Rich Auto Speeding Convict Begins Term
San Francisco Jan 23 R McCreery millionaire polo player jailed for five days for racing on a public highway. Served county jail breakfast of coffee and toast. Shared cell with J Frederica awaiting verdict on petit larceny. Templeton Crocker of Crocker family sent condolences. No special favors. relatives bring meals.
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R. McCreery
Speeders
Shortall
McCreery
Templeton Crocker
Crocker
Joseph Fredericka
Featherty
Log phrase appears in interview remark
A speaker notes spotting a log remark during today’s session, describing it as a statement about seeing a log. The comment suggests a casual observation linked to the ongoing discussion and potential context around a larger issue.
Masked Men Evict Washington Politician From Home
Mrs. M. M. Roses, a Democratic candidate for state representative from Chehalis county in 1912, was driven from her homestead 12 miles from Aberdeen by sixteen masked men who set fire to the house and warned her family not to return under penalty of death. Her sons were accused of assault in a feud sparked by the dispute over her claim. She appeals to Gov. Ernest for protection and says she will return only with assurances of safety.
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Aberdeen
Wash
M. M. Roses
Ernest
Rossa
Ross
Chehalis County
Theodore Roosevelt
State Central Committee
Commuting by Aeroplane North Shore to Get Service
Chicago Aero Club plans hydroaeroplane service between Chicago and Lake Forest for North Shore residents. Two routes will operate next summer, Grant Park to Lake Forest and Grant Park to South Shore Country Club. Fare is 28 dollars round trip. Ashley Gould Jr. shot in thigh at Bordentown Military School rifle range. not dangerous, father Justice Gould travels to Washington for treatment.
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Washington Post
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Lake Forest
Grant Park
South Shore Country Club
Ashley Gould, Jr
Bordentown Military School
Trenton
N. J
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District Supreme Court
Washington
Fire Drives Twenty Guests from City Hotel in Subzero Blaze
A blaze at the City Hotel in Barre Vermont on January 23 forced twenty guests to flee their rooms as temperatures dropped to 24 degrees below zero. Proprietor W H Snow, his wife, and ten guests were rescued from an upper story.
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City Hotel
W H Snow
Sail Salute Idea for Sea Rescue Heroes
Thomas H Herndon urges Congress and nations to establish civic salutes for ship officers and crews who rescue survivors from disasters like the Titanic and Volturno. He proposes lasting symbols such as wireless signals or long blasts, with two more to honor rescues and the heroic dead, projecting American leadership in humanitarian protection at sea.
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Thomas H. Herndon
Greece
Rome
America
Hyman
Enacting Act Prompts Lively Debate Over Prohibition
In Alexandria and Richmond observers await the Senate action on the Williams enacting act enabling statewide prohibition after a 75 to 19 House vote. Believers and opponents expect a tight Senate contest with wets favored by a small margin. The article also notes events surrounding Washington's Birthday celebrations and local civic updates.
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