Fire and ship disasters clog Panama and New York fronts
A catastrophic fire in Panama's Concordia area destroyed a block of wooden houses, valued around 500000, with many rescued and several Americans reported missing. In New York, a tunnel collapse at Ottaville left three dead and two injured as workmen were buried after an explosion in the Erie railroad tunnel.
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Uniform Insurance Laws Conference In Chicago
Representatives from almost all states and territories met in Chicago to discuss creating a model code for uniform insurance laws. Thomas Drake led the session with Roosevelt’s approval, while governors and attorneys general attended. The goal is interstate regulation and consistent standards to ease cross state insurance operations.
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United States
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Moroccan conference adopts taxation draft without changes
Algeciras Feb 1 The Moroccan conference today approved the taxation project draft without modification. Moorish delegates objected to several points and will refer the proposals to the sultan of Fez for consideration.
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Implement Dealers Meet in Minnesota
Crookston Minnesota February 1 nearly five hundred delegates attend the annual convention of the North Dakota and Northern Minnesota Implement Dealers Association opening there today. Prominent implement dealers and manufacturers from both states and beyond attend and will give addresses. Among them B. B. Clark editor of the American Thresher Louisville Michigan and other notable dealers from North Dakota attend.
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Crookston
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Free beer vote pits Cincinnati brewers in labor dispute
In Cincinnati and Newport a major decision by about 1,420 brewery workers will settle whether free beer continues at work. The unions and brewery owners faced proposals to raise wages by a dollar weekly, cut hours from nine to ten, and ban lunch breaks and free beer during shifts. Workers nearly unanimously favored restricting free beer as the vote neared.
Convention of Stockmen Endorses Roosevelt at Denver Meet
The American National Livestock Association opened in Denver with H S Cowan of Fort Worth giving the principal address. The executive committee reported a resolution endorsing the Hepburn rate bill. President Mackenzie denied friction between cattlemen and wool growers and said they remain united. New vice president F M Boardman of Helena was elected. Resolutions urged longer transit holding times and opposed the current Pure Food Bill while backing agricultural colleges and animal industry funding. The body endorsed Roosevelt’s forest reserve policy and chose Denver as next meeting site.
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Massive Montana sheep shipments set state record
Montana reports record seasonal sheep exports with buyers handling over 240000 head and a St Paul dealer purchasing 480000 in a year. About 2850 rail cars would form a 27 mile long train to move the stock, split across northern Montana along the Great Northern line Yellowstone Valley and nearby feeds. A new Pittsburg firm formed to manufacture gas and engines, Breaston, Wetzel county, aims to hire 850 skilled workers and start operations at an undated date.
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Effort Making For Patrick In New Trial Affidavits
Affidavits filed to support a new trial for Albert T Patrick allege that Charles F Jones confessed Patrick caused William Marsh Rice murder. Jones claimed police coercion and fear for his life compelled confession. Texas affidavits reportedly echo claims linking Patrick to the case. Rockefeller Father Found Joyfully Reported In Boxwood Retreat
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Secretary Shaw Stays On as Treasury Chief Through Congress
Washington February 1 1906 Secretary Leslie M Shaw delays retirement at President Roosevelts request continuing as Secretary of the Treasury into the current session of Congress. The move follows his February 1902 appointment succeeding Lyman J Gage as Shaw planned an European tour with his family.
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Cadet Chapin Convicted of Hazing at Naval Academy
Annapolis February 1 The court martial after over four weeks at the Naval Academy trial of midshipmen on hazing charges adjourned to February 13. Midshipman Ned Chapin of Pasadena California has been convicted of hazing and sentenced to dismissal. Chapin is a member of the fourth class.
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Virginia Governor Swanson Takes Oath of Office
Virginia governor elect Claude A. Swanson was inaugurated in Richmond with both houses of the legislature present. He took the oath before Judge James Keith in the House of Delegates and delivered a brief inaugural address outlining his administration priorities. A reception at the state mansion was scheduled for the afternoon.
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Claude A. Swanson
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House of Delegates
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Discovery completes chain of horse evolution in New York
The American Museum of Natural History reports the unearthing of Orohippus remains near Fort Bridger Wyoming. The skull backbone and limbs belong to the early horse stage, potentially confirming horse origin in the United States and filling gaps in the fossil record. Professor Henry P. Osborne leads the analysis awaiting public exhibit and peer review.
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Henry P. Osborne
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Serious illness of Representative Hitt reported
Washington February 1 Representative Hitt of Illinois is seriously ill at his residence. Several physicians have been called in. The Reading Company announces a semi annual 2 percent dividend on common stock to those on record January 16. In June directors will arrange dividends for the year beginning July 1 1908. Semi annual 2 percent payable on first preferred in March and on second preferred in May. Board considers full year earnings through June 30 as results for July are estimated. Surplus over all requirements stands at 592000 ahead of last year. At this rate the year should yield more than one million dollars ahead of last year and over 1 percent earned on Reading common stock.
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Little Girl Burned In New Mexico
Special to The Evening Cition from Socorra New Mexico reports a girl, daughter of Sergeant Robert Lew of the territorial mounted police, severely burned when her clothing caught fire while burning wounds in the yard. She suffered serious burns to the lower limbs as help arrived, while the father was away on duty.
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