Pike County Telephone to Build Second System in City
Pike County Telephone Company wins 20 year franchise to install a second local system. Construction starts about February 1 with underground lines in the business district. Office and exchanges will be on the second floor of the Jackson building at Main and East Second. Cr H Webb to supervise. automatic system touted for privacy and accuracy. Monroe City plant acquired, linking lines toward Vincennes and Washington. 30 Knox county residents hold Monroe stock.
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House Rejects Cullop Civil Service Amendment
Washington Jan 15 The Cullop amendment to the postoffice appropriation bill which would annul executive offers to place assistants and clerks of first and second class offices and postmasters of the fourth class under civil service was rejected by the house 141 to 106 An amendment to withhold per diem pay to post office inspectors investigating candidates for fourth class offices was adopted New York Jan 15 An indictment against a wealthy fire insurance broker in the arson trust inquiry was handed down and a bench warrant issued Justice Gof issued arrest Former Mayor Fined Bloomington Jan 15 Former Mayor A L Moore indicted for following gambling houses and resorts to real open during his administration pleaded guilty to two counts and was fined 3500 Russia Ordered 115 Aeroplanes Berlin Jan 15 Russia's ambition to become the first air power of Europe was revealed in a dispatch from St Petersburg stating the Russian government had placed orders for 116 military aeroplanes
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Allies to Resume Fight in Balkans War Over Adrianople
Allied leaders announce plans to resume hostilities within a week in the Near East as Balkan delegates conclude Turkish policy is drifting. Britain, France, Russia and Italy prepare a new note to Constantinople urging Turkey to abandon Adrianople amid dwindling European support and a coming conference session to formalize breaking off talks.
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Johnson Back In Jail After Bail Forfeit Bid
Chicago January 15 Jack Johnson the negro pugilist was taken to the county jail to await Judge Carpenter's decision on whether his bail bond of 58000 should be forfeited He allegedly attempted to mislead Deputy Marshal Meyers to spend the night at his own home instead of in jail The group including his white wife two white secretaries and valet reached the jail after being turned back at Battle Creek Michigan from a Canada bound train Johnson then asked to speak by telephone with Charles J Dewoody superintendent of the Justice Department Dewoody reportedly ordered him to spend the night at his home and Johnson was sent to Dewoody's residence per the order.
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United States
Bert Meyers
Battle Creek
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Steel Trust Raises Wages in United States Steel System
New York January 15 wage advances totaling about 1 060 000 dollars per month are planned by subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation in line with recent announcements. Elbert H Gary chair says many subsidiary schedules increase wages commencing February 1. Indiana Drys to Try Again in Wabash County organize for another local option election as temperance forces move to petition for action after the last saloon victory.
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Cox Pushes Direct Election and Farm Loans in Speech
Ohio Governor James M. Cox, in his first address to the General Assembly, urges direct election of U S senators and the creation of long term farm loan programs. The message highlights reform goals and economic support for agriculture.
Legislature approves expense bill in busy session
Indianapolis reports a lively opening to the session with speakers at a smoker led by Thomas Tat. Senate and house move on major measures including electrocution substitute, tuberculosis hospitals, state highway control, divorce court rules, eight hour day for women, and hospital for insane criminals. Both houses pass 120000 dollar expense appropriation and list senate committees chaired by ONeill.
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Britons gain temporary respite as suffragists seek hearing
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst says violence will cease while the government agrees to hear a suffrage delegation at the House of Commons next Monday. Prime Minister Asquith plans to receive the delegation with George and Grey likely in attendance as the franchise amendment bill nears a key stage. The move marks unprecedented government recognition of the suffrage issue and sparks cautious optimism among supporters.
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Aluminum Trust Revealed at Ways and Means Hearing
Washington reports reveal an international aluminum agreement at a Ways and Means session. President Arthur V. Davis of Aluminum Company of America said his firm, the sole U S aluminum maker, is owned by the Canadian Aluminum company which holds agreements with six or seven foreign firms. The pact covers the world except the United States due to local law.
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Illinois
Dr Avde Trial Third Time Ends In Mistrial Plea Boosts Senate Hope
Kansas City January 16 Dr Avde Hyde is on trial for the third time for the murder of Col Thomas M Swope in a case tied to wills and life insurance. Juror fled earlier trial and a prior conviction was reversed, leaving Hyde facing another hearing before Judge B B Porterfield. The prosecution argues inferential murder tied to heirs while the defense challenges jeopardy and jury issues. James A Reed, state counsel, is noted for a speech linked to his senate election.
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Colorado names Thomas and Shafroth as senators
Former Gov. Charles S. Thomas and Gov. John F. Shafroth won Colorado United States Senate seats. Democrats received votes from Republicans in line with pledges from the November election. Taft to dine with Uncle Joe at a February 15 testimonial banquet with 300 guests, including Taft, cabinet, ambassadors, and members of Congress.
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Riot at Hotel Gotham halts New York traffic
Jan 15 report from New York describes a strike riot at the Hotel Gotham where pickets blocked non union workers from entering the dining room. Traffic stalled as police reserves arrived to restore order.
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Duel on Street Ends in Sheriff Deputy Killing in Nashville
Nashville Tennessee January 15 In a street duel Captain T M Taggart a steamboat man on the Cumberland River shot and killed Deputy Sheriff T R Westbrook in the street battle.
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