Foraker argues over Brownsville riot testimony and detectives
In a heated Brownsville debate the tirade by Foraker on the detectives and affidavits continues. Senator Lodge defends wartime recruitment rules, discussing Pinkerton restrictions and legal intent while senators debate timing on re enlistment bills amid absence of Senator Frazier.
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Brownsville
Foraker
G. C. Arnold
Boyd Conders
Senator Clay
Georgia
Arnold
Clay
Mr. Foraker
Herbert J. Browne
Lodge
Browne
Baldwin
McKinney
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Wright
Pinkerton
Congress
Clapp
Senator Warren
Senator Frazier
Tennessee
Frazier
Predicts Earthquake on Pacific Coast
Tacoma January 21 Dr Willis Eugene Everett a scientific writer asserts the Pacific coast as far north as Alaska may expect seismic disturbances between the full moon of January and the full moon of February. He links unusually cold northwest weather to the Japan current being thrown 1500 miles out to sea and says conditions will persist until the current rights itself.
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Tacoma
Waerh
Willis Eugene Everett
Pacific
Alaska
Northwest
Japan
Seismograph Records Three Distinct Earthquakes
Three quakes were recorded at the Coast and Geodetic Survey magnetic observatory in Cheltenham Maryland over the past 24 hours. The first began January 1 at 7 54 33 and lasted until 7 12 5. Maximum intensity details follow in the blotched report.
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Washington
Coast and Geodetic Survey Magnetic Observatory
Cheltenham
Maryland
Earthquake Shocks Felt in San Salvador Last Night
Several tremors were recorded with multiple shocks felt in the eastern republic area. The disturbances were minor with no reported loss of life, and officials noted the event likely stemmed from distant earthquakes though distance could not be estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Gan
Republic
Motive in Church Murder Questions Insanity Theory
Report continues the church murder case with suspicion the preacher knew Browning was married while drafting a wedding ceremony. Officials note confession gaps, and Sheriff Wegenseil suspects a woman involved. The prevailing view leans toward insanity, but new developments may challenge that.
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Browning
Wegenseil
Carthage
Carmichael
Thse
Parker to Confer With Labor Federation
Washington Jan 12 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor in session will review Judge Wrights contempt decision and appeal with counsel. A committee will study the appeal while considering labor's stance on the Sherman act and a merged Wilson Pearce bill. Gompers notes a Labor Hall depends on contributions.
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Washington
Wright
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Alton HB. Parker
New York
Parker
Organized Labor
United States Supreme Court
Wilson
Pearce
England
Gompers
Calhoun Goes On Trial For Bribery In Railroad Case
Patrick Calhoun, once an eastern financier, faces trial in San Francisco on the first of seven indictments charging bribery of supervisors tied to a United Railroads overhead railway permit. Judge Lawlor questions jurors as 156 salesmen are examined and four of five jurors are excused for pretrial opinions. The day features sharp exchanges between Heney and defense, with guards present in court.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
William Lawlor
Alhou
Heney
A. Moore
Hayward to Succeed Chairman Hitchcock
Augusta Ga January reports consistent with past practice show Secretary William Hayward will head the Republican National Committee until a new chairman is elected at the December four years hence. The transition follows standard procedure after Cortelyou left the post and Karry was named vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
William Hayward
Cortelyou
Karry & New
Proneleairman
Hayward
Convicted of Print Againnt
A brief item notes a conviction related to print media, with authorities detailing the case and its status. The report mentions involved parties and the legal outcome, reflecting ongoing press freedom and court action context.
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An advertisement asserts kidney trouble leads to heart disease and other fatal conditions. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy, detailing supposed benefits and urging readers to mail for a free sample bottle and book from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Defendants Held With Writ Pending in Habeas Case
In a New York case Rockefeller sought habeas relief after a newspaper article linked him to peonage by an Illinois breakfast foods manufacturer. Magistrate Mase ruled the Star Publishing owners Carvalho Clarke and Merrill liable for libelous content. The Supreme Court granted the writ and the defendants remained with counsel until further argument Thursday morning.
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Istrate Mose
Clarence J. Shearn
Justice Davis
Supreme Court
Rockefeller
Illinois
Mase
Star Publishing Company
Carvalho, Clarke and Merrill
Mesars
Carvalho
Clarke
Merrill
Hotel Men Oppose Prohibition in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City January 12 The Western Hotel Men's association takes a stand against prohibitive liquor legislation arguing it has no moral or social value A fund will be raised to oppose sumptuary laws The group also supports a one cent four mile G A R transport rate and endorses Denver's 1911 international exposition.
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Salt Lake City
Western Hoetel Men's Association
Salt Lake
Denver
California Citizens Push Liberty Bell Tour
Communications from Pacific coast officials and clubs urge Mayor Reyburn and Philadelphia council to send the Liberty Bell to San Francisco Portland and Seattle in the coming summer. The mayor favors the plan if proper precautions for protection are provided.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Reyburn
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Judge Anderson to Hear Standard Oil Case
Chicago January 12 Judge Albert B Anderson of Indianapolis will preside at the trial of the Standard Oil case. Judge K M Landis previously imposed a fine of 29240000 and will be replaced after Landis received a letter from Anderson accepting the remand. Anderson will be in Chicago next Monday to set a trial date.
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Chicago
Albert B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Standard Ofl Company
K. M. Landis
Landis
Circuit Court of Appeals
Anderson
Willl
Justifies Proposed Freight Rate Increase
New York January 12 The National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association closed its convention with a banquet. George A Post president of the Pearlway business association spoke in favor of railroads earning adequate revenue for their service. Charles A Towne attacked President Roosevelt as frenzied and self centered. The association backed free trade in hides but kept the tariff on finished shoes.
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New York
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Assoeiation
George A. Post
Paiway Business Association
Post
Charles A. Towne
Roosevelt
Relief urged for Flathead Indians by Montana official
Helena dispatch reports Fred C. Morgan, Flathead Reservation superintendent, urges immediate government relief until relocation or land allotment. Helena Commercial Club actions saved starving women and children. tribes’ horses largely dead, many to be killed.
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Helena
Mont
Fred c. Morgan
Flathead Indian Reservation
Commercial Club
British Labor Leader Touts Party Achievements
J Keir Hardie MP and Labor Party chairman spoke before a mixed audience in New York, tracing two years of growth and urging the American left to learn from British progress toward new legislation. Charles Aked praised Hardie as a Gladstone figure and urged changes to ensure decent living conditions.
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New York
Equal Opportunity For All
Logan
J. Keir Hardie
Labor Party
House of Commons
Atlantic
Nev
Harles Aked
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Hritith
Gladstone
Dr Aked
Keir Hardie
Mexican Indicted in Wilson County Conspiracy Case
Antonio Deparanjo a Mexican was indicted in federal court in San Antonio for violating neutrality laws connected to a May 1908 revolutionary conspiracy said to have formed in Wilson county Texas. The case centers on alleged leadership of the plot.
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San Antonio
Mexico
Antonio Deparanjo
Wilson County
British envoy hosts Washington cotillion for Miss Roosevelt
The British ambassador and Mrs Dryce held a hall in Washington to honor Miss Ethel Roosevelt. Hundreds of Washington society members attended the event. The cotillion was led by Miss Roosevelt and Mr Ovey, third secretary of the British embassy, with William Phillip and Mrs Kennard among the guests.
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Washington
Dryce
Ethel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ovey
William Phillip
Kennard
Women Endurance Run Ends In Tie For New York To Philadelphia
The 200 mile two day inaugural event by the Women's Motoring club of New York from New York to Philadelphia and back ends with four contestants nearly even. A special committee will decide the winner’s cap among Mrs J. M. Cuneo Mrs A W Seaman Mrs B K Beckman and Mrs Allee Ho Hamaes.
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New York
Women's Motoring Club of
Philadelphia
Henner
J. M. Cuneo
A. W. Seaman
BK. M. Beckman
Allee Ho Hamaes
Evers Marries Mise Fitzgibbons in Troy
John J Evers second baseman for the Chicago National League team wed Mise felon Fitzgibbons at St Joseph parsonage in Troy. The couple left on an extended wedding trip as Foley's Honey and Tar lines an inhouse remedy for coughs and colds praised for safety with infants and children.
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Troy, S
John J Evers
Mise Felon Fitzgibbons
St. Joseph Parsonage
Foley
Nefure
J. M O' Rielly Co
Simple Remedy for Grippe Coughs Cited
An old ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia overnight. The sore inflamed throat is relieved, and a dangerous condition is headed off by using the yellow package. Sold by J. J. O'Rielty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
J. J. O'Rielty Co
Knowledge of Stamps Earned Him $5,000
A Baltimore era envelope set worth ten cents each and bearing the 1840s postmaster James M. Buchanan signature sold for $5,000 to a collector. The nine stamped envelopes include compounds with red and blue hand stamps and rare two stamp combinations. One envelope carries the Buchanan signature and a separate compound envelope is valued at about $1,500.
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United States
Mike
Avery
New York Sun
Baltimore
James Mo Buchanan
Buchanan
James M. Buchanan
Alee
Buchara
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Red Mulligan
Milwaukee
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Raabe & Mauger
North First Street Hardware and Ranch Supplies
Critco
J. van Veenten Olentz
Mexican Sugar Refining Company, Limited
Meatt
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Albuquerque
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Gross, Kelly & Company
Las Vegas
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