Wilsons Trust Bills Near Enactment in Congress
Administration trust measures defining unlawful monopolies and unfair trade practices move through Congress with White House support. Provisions create an interstate trade commission, regulate interlocking directorates, and provide penalties up to five thousand dollars or one year in prison for violations.
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Trade Commission
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Trade Commission
Fective
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve Bank
Commissioner of Corporations
Bureau of Corporations
Commission
Trade Board
Attorney General
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska railway bill clears Senate for $40 million plan
Washington January 27 The Senate passes the Alaska railway bill directing the president to construct or buy 1000 miles of railroad in Alaska with a cost not exceeding 40 million dollars The measure endows broad powers for route selection construction operation or leasing and creates a redemption fund from Alaska land sales 75 percent of proceeds The vote 46 to 16 with 15 Republicans and Senator Poindexter supporting The House has similar bills pending Senator Hoke Smith pursued cuts to 25 or 35 million. Secretary Lane calls it the greatest western encouragement in years.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
House
Poindexter
Bacon
Hoke Smith
Williams
Tidewater
Panama Canal
Smoot
Territorial Committee
Lane
Mrs Wilson Endows Martha Berry School Scholarship
Mrs Woodrow Wilson endows the Edward W Axson scholarship at the Martha Berry school for mountain girls in Rome Georgia. The announcement marks the institution's twelfth anniversary and highlights the gift during the anniversary celebration.
House Democrats vote for mine inquiry in 149 to 17
Congress approves a 149 to 17 caucus vote to probe strikes in the Colorado coal mine and Michigan copper mine fields. The investigation, led by Rep Foster, may hold hearings in Denver Pueblo or Trinidad within two weeks.
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Washington
Colorado
Michigan
House Democrats
House Committee On Mines and
Foster
Illinois
Keating
McDonald
Denver
Pueblo
Trinidad
Colo
San Rafcal Hospital
Mary Jones
Houghton
Harris
Ahmeek
Keweenaw County
Five Die as Michigan Central Train Collides Near Jackson
Jackson Mich Jan 27 The last of twenty injured were removed from wreckage of the Michigan Central train that collided with a freight train three miles outside Jackson early Monday The death list stood at five and was expected to rise as injured succumbed The collision appeared caused by orders misunderstanding Every passenger in the first coach and smoking car was killed or wounded The only body identified at dawn was engineer Cal Johnson
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan
Central
Cal ‘Johnson
Lone bandit robs Michigan Central train near Jackson
A lone robber aboard Michigan Central No. 7 west bound held up a Pullman sleeper near Jackson at 1 45 a m. He looted under $300 and jewelry from several Chicago and Detroit passengers while a porter was forced to assist. Authorities seek the suspect as shots are fired from the train.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Jackson
Michigan Central
Chicago
Louis” Thombs
Parma
J. F. Greble
Michigan
A. M. Todd
Fifty-sixth Street
Harry Marks
Library Avenue
Detroit
F. D. Palmer
New York
Philip J. Savage
Cortland Cramp
William Cramp & Sons’ Shipbuilding ‘Company
Philadelphia
Mr. Marks
Marks
Ann Arbor
David Ludlum
Blast at fair kills four at Ottawa stock show
Four men died instantly and more than twenty were wounded when a boiler exploded at the Ottawa Live Stock Fair in Horwich hall. Horses and cattle were on display. at least twenty horses were killed. Loss is estimated over 450000 for building and contents. Notable horses killed include Sarah Moore Blue Mouse Out post and Lord Minto. Eight others injured while helping evacuate livestock. Alpena fire claims five in Italian immigrant home including Mrs Bloise and four children. The father saved a son by jumping through a window.
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Ottawa
Ont
Horwich Hall
Sarah Moore
Blue Mouse
Lord Minto
Alpena
Mich
Samuel Bloise
Frank Bloise
Smida Bloise
No True Bill in Moyer Case Framed by Special Jury
A special grand jury in Houghton Michigan reported no true bill in the December 26 kidnapping and deportation case of Western Federation of Miners officials Charles Moyer and James Tanner. Prosecutor Nichols said the kidnapping statute did not apply as they were not forcibly moved across state lines or confined within the state. Twenty seven witnesses testified over two days as the jury reviewed the evidence. The presentment notes John MacNaughton was present during the attack on Moyer.
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Houghton, Mich
Charles H. Moyer
James Tanner
Western Federation of Miners
Nichols
Moyer
Tanner
Calumet & Hecla Company
Wolgast Triumphs Over Rivers in Desperate Bout
In Milwaukee at the Hippodrome, Ad Wolgast the Michigan wildcat from Cadillac outfought Joe Rivers of California in a brutal half hour battle. Wolgast fought like a madman, delivering savage blows and seldom easing the pressure, securing a dramatic win in the windup.
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Milwaukee
Wolgast
Michigan
Cadillac
Hippodrome
Joe Rivers
California
Post Office Appropriation Bill Passes To Record 305 Million
The appropriation bill for the post office carries a record-breaking total of 305 million dollars. Officials note it reflects annual funding for mails and related services.
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Post Office
Washington
post _office
Disturbing Worship Indictment Of Local Official
Grand jury in St. Marys indicts James Severn, a member, for disturbing religious worship. He pleads guilty. Judge Woods fines him $25, paid. Other items note strike riots injuring many in Spain, wage increases in Webster, Massachusetts, and U S Senate action on Col William C Gorgas. Mississippi House defeats woman suffrage amendment. Howard Elliott resigns from NY NH & Hartford and Boston & Maine boards.
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St. Mary’s
James Severn
Severn
Woods
Madrid
Minas de Rio Tinto
Webster
Mass
Grosvenordale Company
Washington
Senate Tallitary Affairs Committee
William C. Gorgas
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Boston
Howard _ Hlliott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Elliott
Boston & Maine Directs
Goethals Named Next Police Commissioner in New York
Mayor Mitchel announced on Friday that Col George W Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal is to be the next police commissioner of New York City. The mayor said he has long wanted colonel Goethals to head the police department.
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Mitchel
New York
New. York
George
Panama
Wilson May Lift Arms Embargo for Mexican Rebels
Washington reports say President Wilson met with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for hours to discuss Mexico. Officials indicate the embargo on arms may be eased to allow constitutionalists and other rebels access to weapons as crisis in Mexico deepens, with secrecy surrounding any official statement.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rio Grande
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Texas
Mexico City
White House
Senate Committee
Britain
Japan
Italy
Portugal
Senate Foreign. Relations Committee
Colombia
Arisf
Panama
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Paris
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France
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Bill
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Michigan -Central
Pullman Porter
Berthe
MacNaughton
Little Dutchman
Goethals
Police
U. S
U.S
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