Minster’s body found in stove in Michigan church
Detroit reports a dismembered body of Rev. John C. Carmichael, a Methodist minister, found between two heating ovens in a Columbus church. Authorities say blood spatter and the burned hatchet suggest a violent, staged murder with possible two suspects and no robbery motive. The minister had lived in Michigan and was en route to Columbus to arrange revival meetings.
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Adair
China
Ile
Pine River Hill
Shower of red hot metal in Santa Cruz described
In Santa Cruz on January 6 Mrs. W. H. Burne reported a phenomenon of red hot metal pellets raining from the sky striking roofs and injuring a child. Residents observed white threads of smoke on the Casino ball grounds roof as molten pellets showered the area between 2:10 and 4:00 PM with no clear cause.
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Forning Journal Special
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Santa Cluz Beach
W. HM. Burne
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Fragmentary report on pellets saved by Mrs Burns
The article notes Mrs Burns saved several small lead like pellets about the size of number eight shot. The remnants indicate a disintegration event and an attempt to preserve fragments for context.
Congress Debates Roosevelt Africa Trip and Ananias Club
In Washington the House quarreled briefly over President Roosevelt's African hunting trip and Edgar Mearns's rumored retirement with increased rank, amid other bills. The Senate heard about postal savings bank amendments and two presidential messages on commerce law and Steel’s acquisition of Tennessee Coal and Iron.
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House of Representatives
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Ananias Club
Edgar ©. Mearns
Mann
Sinois
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Jan
Postal Savings Bank
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United States Steel Corporation
Tennesee Coal and Tren Company
Degraded Colonel Zavarnitsky Sentenced in Vladivostok Case
Colonel Zavarnitsky, head of Vladivostok secret police, received four years penal servitude and loss of military rights for manufacturing evidence in political cases. Two subordinate colonels were given shorter terms.
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Petersburg
Zavarnitsky
Vladivostok
Hitchcock Appointment Stir Sparks Senate Opposition
Washington reports tight control over Taft’s choice for postmaster general with Hitchcock as national chairman facing Senate scrutiny. Rumors say opposition could arise if Hitchcock accepts a cabinet post, provoking strategic maneuvers among Democrats and Republicans. Hitchcock reportedly weighs remaining national chair or taking a cabinet role amid offers from business circles.
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Yatt
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Judge to Hear Standard Company Trial Date Change
Judge Landis of the federal court was asked to set a new trial date for the Standard Company case in which a fine of 29 246 000 was imposed. The judge said he would transfer the cure to another judge.
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Chinge
Landis
Federal Court
Oakland Couple Safe After Italian Earthquake Scare
Cablegram from Genoa, Italy, confirms Mr and Mrs FE Oaklanders safe after fears they were among earthquake victims in Beily. Verification ends concern as relatives await further details.
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Genoa
Italy
Bieily
Picturesque Dindler A Fugitive Cheiro Count Hamon
Paris society buzzes as Count Hamon once Cheiro the palmist and John Warner flees France amid embezzlement claims. Creditors seized his bank and newspaper venture debts totaling hundreds of thousands, ledgers show unpaid stocks and failed London loans.
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American Register
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Julia P. Newell
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Rheims
Palmist Cheiro in New York Career and Society Scandal
The New York letter recalls Cheiro the palmist known as Count Lovie Hammon and John Warner who flourished in Paris and later attracted society women here. He amassed sums from socialites through palm readings offering past present and future insights at high fees.
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Paris
Cheiro
Lovie Hammon
John Warner
Chetra
Libel Indictment Against Hearst Paper
A grand jury indictment charging criminal libel was filed today against the Star Publishing company owner of the New York American. The complaint cites a stevedore article linking John D Rockefeller with alleged peonage in a wartime work order. Rockefeller and others named in the Star company lawsuits are pending.
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New York American
John DF
Rockedfeller
Rockefeller
Chicago
Myr Rockefellers
Mesers, Cervelhe
Merri! and
Clark
Btar Company
Korean Emperor opens interior tour of empire
The Emperor of Korea accompanied by Marquis Ita of Japan and ministers left Seoul this morning to inspect conditions across the empire. This marks the first visit by a Korean ruler to the interior. He plans to return to Seoul on January 12.
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Korea
Ita
Japan
Relief Ship to Gall Down for Start for Messina Today
Vessel fitted out by American contributors carries food clothing and medicines for sufferers heading toward Messina to aid survivors.
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Gall Down
Messina
Earthquake fears and aid ships flood Messina scene
In Rome and Genoa aid spending soars as the Bayern relief steamer sails for Messina with executor supplies. American and Italian officials report thousands of quake victims aided with medical gear clothing and camp hospital setups. Thieves exploit panic as city quarters ring with cries of earthquake.
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Signor Bertinoll
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Glolitt
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Ambasrador Firikcom
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Fremier Glelitt
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Red Crow
America
Roosevelt Directions to Railway Workers Date 1908
Presidential note signed by Theodore Roosevelt dated January 6 1908 directs railway workers and managers to follow the president’s guidance only and emphasizes adherence to executive directions from the White House.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Adverse Report on Bill to Regulate Rail Rates
Washington date reports an adverse Senate committee ruling on Senator Fulton path to curb rail rate hikes without notice. Chairman Elkins led the Interstate Commerce panel after two votes, with key absences, amid looming presidential attention and possible use of a Roosevelt message to push the measure.
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Flames Devastate Darling & Co Fertilizer Plant
Fire in Chicago stockyards district destroyed a large portion of Darling & Co fertilizer plant and burned chemical stores. Over four hours of freezing weather. hundreds displaced from thirty nearby houses. about 250 workers affected. losses estimated around 500000. Fire began in bone dust drying room and spread to glue and chemical tanks. Across the street Swift & Co fertilizer plant narrowly escaped. Large icicles formed as hoses sprayed water. firemen rescued neighbors and casualties. The Minela Club and art gallery suffered a separate fatal fire with losses around 325000.
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Stockyarde
Darling & Co
Swift & Co
Harriman plans new line to Mexico from Texas route
Private information from New York says the Harriman interests intend to build a railroad from the Southern Pacific south into Mexico. The line would pass east of El Paso through Chihuahua's northeastern fields and into timber country, linking with the Guaymas and Guadalajara line under construction. Prominent figures including Terrazas Creel Randolph Hearst and William Troxel reportedly back the project.
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Tex
New York
Harriman Han Elsed
Southern Pacific
Mexico
el Pause
Chihuahua
Guaymas
Guadalajara
Creel
Chihuahus
William Randolph Hearst
Troxel
Colorado Senate Seats Hinges on Hinghes Victory
The seventeenth Colorado general assembly met at noon with both houses Democratic and the election of Charles J. Hinghes Jr of Denver to the United States Senate to succeed Henry M Teiler is assured.
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Jane
Seventeenth General Assembly of
Colorado
Charles J. Hinghes, Jr
United States Senate
Henry M. Teiler
Special House committee to report on president message
Washington January 6 special committee examining the reference to congress and the secret service in the president s annual message will report to the house on Friday. Key members Tawney Smith Fitzgerald Sherley are set to reply. The panel may rebuke the president or block part of the message.
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Jan
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Secret Service
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Tawney
Minnesota
Smith
Town
Fitzgerald
New York
Sherley
Kentucky
Griggs
Georgia
Ciriges
Japanese Count Seeks Death After Engagement Cancelled
Count Toda, who lost his engagement to a royal princess after it was learned he had been married in Cambridge and later divorced, attempted suicide by poison in Tokyo. The attempt failed and he was removed from his seat in the upper house.
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Cambridge
England
Japan
Polaon
New Mexico Supreme Court Admits Twenty By Certificates
The January term opened in Santa Fe with all justices present. Assistant U S Attorney Abbott and Territory Attorney Chenerah Hervey attended. Twenty lawyers admitted on certificates and thirty candidates examined. most likely admitted tomorrow. Court notes light docket and quick session expected. Dowager Queen Marie Pia of Portugal seriously ill with intestinal disorder.
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Chenerah Hervey
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