Battles rage in Mexico border towns on New Year
Across the border at Ojinaga and Nuevo Laredo the clash between federal troops and rebels continued through New Year's Day. Deserters surrendered, civilians fled, and American troops held the river line as combatants fought near the Rio Grande.
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Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Ofinaga
Huerta
McAmee
United States Border Patrol
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Rio Grande
Appeal for Aid for Bulgarians
Washington January 1 Queen Eleanora of Bulgaria cabled to the American Red Cross requesting relief for thousands of destitute Balkan war refugees. The appeal, supported by many Americans, follows reports of homelessness shelterlessness starvation and freezing amid a severe European winter. Miss Mabel Boardman and John Bassett Moore, leaders of the International relief board, arranged to forward American contributions to Queen Eleanora under the dual American and Bulgarian committee direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Queen Eleanora
Bulgaria
American Red Cross
Europe
Mabel Boardman
John Basset Moore
International Relief Board
First daily aeroplane passenger and express service opens
Tampa and St Petersburg inaugurate the Souths first daily aeroplane passenger and express route. A hydroaeroplane carries A C Pheil from St Petersburg to Tampa 18 miles in 23 minutes at about 80 feet. Return trip same speed. Small baggage charged per pound. passengers over 200 pounds incur extra 5 cents per pound. Aurora marriage follows New Year’s Eve romance as Julia May weds Edwin Schildberg, who plans medical practice in Evanston near the dance site.
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Tampa
Fla
St. Petersburg
A. C. Pheil
Aurora
T L
Julia May
Evanston
Edwin T. Schildberg
Kirksville
Schildberg
Evans
Reader letter to the Courier from La Porte Iowa
La Porte Iowa December 15 1913 Editor Courier J M Nichols writes as a longtime reader praising the Courier after sixteen years of readership. He closes with regards and signature.
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la Porte
Iowa
Courier
J. M. Nichols
Artificial Light Aids Hens In Egg Output Doubles
New York January 1. William H. Cook of Orpington England described at Madison Square Garden how artificial daylight boosts flock vigor and egg production. He installed 300 electric lights, staged a graded dimming sequence to simulate sunset, and claims egg output has doubled since adopting the method.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
William H. Cook
Orpington
England
Cook
Mr. Cook
Wealthy Society Woman Supports Labor Cause and Wilson Ally
In Washington on January 1, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman a prominent New York society figure active in backing Woodrow Wilson and labor legislation offers her support to the American Association For Labor Legislation. Secretary of Labor Wilson backs her efforts to mobilize wealthier women to focus on labor issues, citing her progress in New York toward eradicating child labor.
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Cause OF Labor
Washington
J. Borden Harriman
New York Society
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Association
New York
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman's Association
Arthur Murray Dodge
National Association
Slaw
Mummers Parade Dazzles Philadelphia On New Year
Ten thousand men in grotesque costumes paraded Philadelphia streets as hundreds of thousands watched. Clubs rivaled in splendor, spending thousands on satin robes. City prizes totaled five thousand dollars for the event on January 1.
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Philadelphia
Further Ruling on Income Tax Issued
Washington sets out new rules for exemptions and filing jointly or separately. Married couples living together qualify for a 4000 dollar exemption, while separated couples get 3000 dollars each. When estates are separate, returns may be filed jointly with full names and addresses. Wives managing own estates may file separately if income exceeds 3000 dollars, otherwise joint liability applies if total exceeds 4000 dollars. Status for exemptions is fixed at the time of filing or year end.
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Washington, D. C
Death in New Year Festivities in Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo., Jan 1 Two men died during New Year celebrations. Frank J. Croll a New York salesman died of heart disease in a taxicab with friends after dancing at a reading hotel. Geo H Bollman a local traveling salesman fell on cafe stairs and died at a hospital two hours later.
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Kansas City
Frank J. Croll
New York
Croll
Reading
Geo. H. Bollman
Plunge Into Icy Water at Stroke of 12
New York January 1 1914 Brighton Beach opened with four swimmers braving 38 degree surf at noon. Crowds watched as three men and a woman leaped in at the stroke of 12. Fred Watts, formerly of Waterloo and son of T. M. Watts, assumed charge as Plainfield Indiana postmaster today.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Fred Watts
Waterloo
T. M. Watts
Plainfield, In
Diamond Digger Struggles to Sell 178 1 2 Carat Stone
An English diamond prospector Bowker arrives in London with a 178 1 2 carat water clear amber diamond from Proogeveld South Africa. Despite interest from big London dealers he cannot secure a sale, likened to Twain's $5,000,000 note tale, as wealth fails to unlock a penny for the stone.
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London
Bowker
Mark Twain
South Afrith
Quiet New Year at White House as Bryan Hosts Breakfast
New Year's Day in Washington featured a small informal breakfast for the diplomatic corps hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Bryan in place of a White House reception. About 300 guests attended, including ambassadors and ministers, with virtually all embassy staffs represented. The event, held buffet style in a decorated dining room, emphasized informality with no wine served and guest introductions led by Ambassador Jusserand.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Monroe
Wilson
South
Diplomatic Corps
Bryan
Legation
Daniela
Garrison
Navy
Speaker Clark
Genevieve
Clark
Washington
The
Pan- American Union
Foreign Relations Committee of
Congress
Escaped convict recaptured in San Jose
James Hurley and Frank Melville, long-term robbers, escaped from San Quentin on December 23 and were recaptured in San Jose. Melville believed to be in the city. They had terrorized nearby communities with robberies and rifle thefts for armed depredations.
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San Jose
Cal
James Hurley
Frank Melville
San Quentin Penitentiary
Melville
Women Plan to Walk 176 Miles for Suffrage Drive
New York on New Year the suffragist leader Rosalla Jones launches a 176 mile journey to Albany at 25 miles daily to press Governor Glynn for support. Veterans Ida Craft and Martha Klatachaen join as she travels toward the capital with a message to Gov. Glynn.
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New York
Rosalla Jones
Washington
Albany
Glynn
Sulzer
Ida Craft
Martha Klatachaen
Olive Schultz
Mitchell Leaves AF of L After Term as Vice President
Lansing, Jan 1 John Mitchell's term as vice president of the American Federation of Labor expired at midnight. He announced retirement from official life in the federation but will continue labor activity, dedicating time to writing for the cause. He spoke from the central labor hall where he urged support for striking copper miners.
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Lansing
Mich
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Mitchell
Central Labor Hall
Organized Labor
Public Utilities Law Takes Effect in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Jan 1 The public utilities act known as the legal service company law entered full effect with the new year. The commission gains power to regulate rates after hearings and to oversee stock or bond issuances.
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Harrisburg
Public Utilities Act
Legal Service Company Law
Pennsylvania
J Purroy Mitchell New York's Mayor Inducted at Noon
John Purroy Mitchel was inducted as New York City mayor in a simple ceremony at city hall after taking the oath earlier. Former mayor Adolph L. Kline delivered a leave taking address, followed by a brief inaugural address and a public reception. Mitchel then swore in department heads he had appointed, with key posts such as police commissioner and water, health, and corporation council positions still to be filled.
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New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Adolph L. Kline
Mitchel
Corporation Council
Cardinal Gibbons New Year's Message to American People
Baltimore Md Jan 1 Cardinal Gibbons issues a New Year message urging gratitude for temporal and spiritual blessings, peace at home, and prosperity. He calls for living by gospel principles and a spirit of charity while shedding hatred, shaping personal conduct in the coming year.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
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