Goethals Named First Panama Canal Civil Governor
President Wilson signed an executive order to establish a permanent Panama Canal Zone government starting April 1 with Col. George W. Goethals as the first civil governor. The Panama Canal Commission is eliminated, though members will be kept to manage the opening celebration.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Panama Canal Zone
Col
Geo. W. Goethals
Garrison
White House
Col. Goethals
Senate
Panama Canal
Attempt to Wreck Fast Train Near St Louis
A night plot to wreck the south bound fast mail on the St Louis Iron Mountain Southern railway failed when ties were found on the tracks near Carondelet Park. The train stopped within feet of the obstruction after the headlight revealed the danger. An official of the Missouri Pacific railway and a special agent later requested detectives be assigned to the case.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Missouri Pacific Railway
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Carondelet Park
Arguments to Quash Indictments Heard in Houghton
In Houghton Michigan Judge O Brien hears motions to quash conspiracy indictments against Chas H Moyer and 30 Western Federation of Miners officials. If overruled, labor leaders seek venue change and argue the special grand jury was illegal and not conducted in secret.
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Houghton, Mich
Chas. H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
O'Brien
Houghton County
Politician on Trial for Bribery in Queens Case
New York. Joseph Cassidy, once Democratic leader of Queens, and a political lieutenant to Charles Murphy, faced trial on bribery charges. He allegedly received a bribe from William Willett for a Supreme Court nomination. Willett, already convicted for giving the bribe, awaits sentence as the alleged payoff occurred before 1911 selections. A Brooklyn paper published the charges, and Willett was defeated.
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New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
Charles F. Murphy
Wm. W. Willett
Supreme Court
Willett
Brooklyn
National City Bank Joins Federal Reserve System
New York January 27 Directors of the National City bank the largest financial institution in the United States voted today to join the federal reserve system.
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New York
National City Bank
United States
Federal Reserve System
Death of Helena-born woman in Leavenworth
Mrs. Florence Helen Pooley, born on St. Helena sixty years ago and granddaughter of Napoleon’s guard, died at her Leavenworth home. Her husband, Rev. R. K. Pooley, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, survives her.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Florence Helen Pooley
Napoleon
St. Helena
R. K. Pooley
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Taft Insists He is Not a Dead One
Ex president Taft, en route to Philadelphia, described his shaving routine and recounts a humorous encounter at a New York drug store. A clerk compared him to a dead image of Taft, prompting Taft to reply that he feels very much alive.
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Taft
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Station
New York
Joy Riders Now Classed as Horse Thieves
Council Bluffs Iowa January 27 a 40 year old Anti horse Thief association of farmers voted to protect autos as farm property. Auto thieves to be prosecuted as vigorously as horse thieves. Joy riders now to be treated as horse thieves under the association.
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Council Bluffs
Revolt Spreads in Haiti as Rebels Rally North
Cape Haitien January 27. The Haitian revolt spreads to the north with Port de Paix and Gonave reporting uprisings. Two exiled former ministers of war, General Carlos Zamor and General Beaufoyse Laroche, returned to Cape Haitien, now held by rebels.
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Cape Haitien
Haitien
Port de Paix
Gonaives
Carlos Zamor
Beaufosse Laroche
Fishing Schooner Olive F Hutchins Sunk After Harbor Collision
The Boston fishing schooner Olive F Hutchins sank in Boston Harbor after being rammed by the steamship Geo A Hibbard owned by the city. Captain Merton P Hutchins and five crew leaped to the Hibbard while the remaining 11 crewmen aboard, who were in the cabin, escaped on a dory and were rescued.
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Boston
Mass
Olive F. Hutchins
Geo. A. Hibbard
City of
Merton P. Hutchins
Doriea
Hibbard
Former Senator Cullom Failing Gradually in Washington
Washington, January 27. Former Senator Shelby M. Cullom grew weaker today as doctors marveled at the vitality that has kept him alive despite death predictions hours earlier. The ailing statesman remained under medical care as his condition continued to deteriorate gradually.
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Washington, D. C
Shelby M. Cullom
Wilson Opposes Free Canal Rights In Senate Talks
Washington January 27. President Wilson’s position on exempting American coastwise ships from Panama canal tolls was outlined to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Wilson reportedly backs equality under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and opposes discriminatory exemptions while considering whether to press the Adamson resolution to suspend exemptions for two years. Debate also touched arms embargo lifting for Mexico and Japan’s status with the United States amid radical pressures.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Panama Canal
Capitol
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
White House
Buspeau
United States
Sir Edward Grey
Knox
Taft
Edward Grey
Mexico
Japan
Roll of Honor Courier Readers Letter
Mrs Susan Blowers from Blowers Addition praises the Courier after forty six years as a reader and former compositor in 1868 noting Hartman and Logan as editors. BE Fairburn, a former Waterloo native now in California, also sends copies of Pomona Progress and Smokie Head with a request for advertising.
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Publishers Courier
Hartman & Logan
Courier
Susan Blowers
Blowers
BE. Fairburn
Waterloosan
California
Pomona
Grant Letter Sells for 910 Dollars in New York Auction
The letter from Gen. A. S. Grant to his father announcing his enlistment was auctioned in New York as part of a rare autograph collection. It sold for $910, the day's highest price, to buyer J. Ewing.
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New York
A. A. Grant
Remsen Lane
J. Ewing
Miners Hear Gompers At UMWA Convention
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will address the United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis. He will explain the federation executive council action regarding charges from Charles H. Moyer about the copper strike in Michigan and possible causes for its outcome. The convention also backed the international executive board in the Joseph Poggiani case.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
Gompers
Executive Council
Chas. H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Michigan
Moyer
Chicago
Journal
International Executive Board
Joseph Poggiani
Pogegrant
Ming Workers
Nine Hurt as Mine Cage Drops at Sanford Mine No. 1
Terre Haute Indiana January 27 Nine men injured when the mine cage at Sanford Mine No 1 four miles west of Terre Haute failed and plunged 200 feet to the shaft bottom at 7 am causing serious bruises and one broken back to Chas Sherwood. Victims, many local residents, were rushed to homes or the hospital.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Sanford
Chas
Sherwood
Lion Slays Movie Man in East Africa
An American moving picture expedition member, Fritz Schindler, was killed in the jungles of British East Africa when a lion leaped at him during a attempt to photograph wildlife in their natural surroundings. Several expedition members were present, documenting animals for a film.
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Natrobt
British East African
Protectorate
Fritz Schindler
Africa
Schindler
Hon
Lili
Seven Drowned In Gal Floods In California
A severe storm in California leaves seven dead and widespread damage. Drownings occur in Monrovia Monticello and Whittier as floods strand six train loads of travelers and force residents to rooftops or upper floors. Rain totals hit 2.96 inches in 24 hours and season total climbs to 14.32 inches.
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Los Angeles
Fitzsimmons Too Old for the Ring Denied Injunction
New York report states Robert Fitzsimmons, once heavyweight champion, aged 51, failed in court to overturn the New York Athletic Commission’s ban on boxing exhibitions in the state, with Justice Seabury affirming the commission’s authority. Also notes United States Steel declares regular quarterly dividends of 1 3/4 percent on common stock and 1 1/4 percent on preferred stock.
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New York
Supreme Court Today
Robert Fitzsimmons
New York Athletic Commission
Fitzsimmons
Seabury
United States Steel Corporation
Death by Angry Bull in Dewar: Chris Schneider 55 Fatally Crushed
In Dewar Iowa Territory Jan 27 special report: Chris Schneider 55 leading a 1500 pound Black Swiss bull to water near his home was knocked to ground and fatally crushed as the animal struck him with its dehorned head. He died after about ninety minutes of intense suffering. Survived by widow and four children.
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Sr. E. Weigman and Son
Mr. Schneider
Here
Iowa couple with 17 children leave for old country
Davenport Iowa January 27 Rey risch Jagit wife and 17 children depart for Fiume Austria to claim an estate of 4950 left by Jagit's brother. He will receive 3950 at Fiume after the Austrian court sends 1000 to cover family expenses. The family fare totaling 900 shows Jagit previously worked as a railroad section hand. He has lived in the United States 15 years and all but three of his children were born here.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hugh Spear Haven
Chicago
Monrovia
Louis Jones
Monticelto
Rico Rodriguez
Whit
Myrtle Avenue
Myrtle and
White Oak
Haven
Jones
Rio Hondo
Montabello
Davenport
Reyrisch Jagit
Fiume
Austria
Jagit
Rail rebates ruled unlawful by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission held that millions paid annually by railroad systems to large industrial plants as allowances or special services constitute unlawful rebates. Elimination of demurrage on industrial lines and admission of per diem and related practices to benefits of common carriers were condemned. If deemed lawful, such arrangements should apply to all shippers.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress Authorizes Dry Dock at Hunter's Point
Senate approves a six year bill to let the secretary of the navy build a dry dock at Hunter's Point San Francisco for the use of the Navy. The dock will be large enough to service the largest vessel to pass the Panama Canal. Connecticut schools introduce vocational guidance in the system.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Dry Dock
Hunter's Point Point
San Francisco
Cal
Ain Pass
Panama Canal
Fire ruins Russell-Lamson block and safe mystery
Charred walls of the Russell-Lamson block loom over Fourth Street with debris and risk of collapse as firemen guard the site. Insurance adjusters and building owners assess damage while R M Knox and B A Hasleman narrowly escape as bricks topple. The intact office safe, once secured by an I beam, remains a puzzle for investigators amid calls for examination and evaluations by insurers.
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Russell-Lamson
Fourth Street
Paul Davis
George Scales
Davia
Scales
Davis
R- M. Knox
Western Harness & Supply Company
B. A
H. L. McMurray
Ligonier
Floyd Towers
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