Sugar Beet Industry Gathers Support For Season
A large farmer and business gathering at the national guard armory in Albuquerque spurred a beet growing push for the valley. Speakers including Captain W H Gillenwater and J S Johnson urged improved roads and convict labor on highways while forecasting 800 to 500 acres of beets planted this spring with expert guidance from Mann Hunick and Johnson to aid farmers week by week.
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National Guard
FP. Hanley
Bernalillo County
W. H. Gillenwater
Limeolf
A. Th. Stroup
M. PV. Kelly
Stroup
Gillenwater
Albuquerque
Frank A. Hubbell
Colorado
Brent
Hubbell
Haward McQueen Gray
Carlsbad
Pecos
Gray
Mr. Gray
Wilson
Banta Fe Industrial Department
J. 8. Johnson
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Hest
Arkansas Valley
Johnson
Cole
Granger
Holly Sugar Company
W. L. Sterling
Lansing
Mich
Illenwater
Join Borradall
Hanley
George Mann
Old Albuquerque
John Mann
J. E. Gauger
Colonels Push for County Land Platting to Fix Tax Boundaries
Colonel D K B Sellers leads a petition drive to persuade the legislature to require county commissioners to plat all county land for taxation. He cites vague boundaries affecting sugar beet farmers and notes he owns 200 acres across the river but questions tax responsibility. Local business leaders likely to sign. proposal debated at sugar beet meeting.
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D. K. B. Sellers
Sellers
Vigorous denials in House over Panama canal charges
The House debated Rainey of Illinois criticisms on Panama canal affairs with denials from Taft and Cromwell. The army appropriation bill was not yet taken up as general debate continued, with members addressing jury trials in lunacy cases, restraining orders, tariff cuts, power trusts, and the forest service.
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Washington, D. C
C. PL Taft
William Nelson Cromwell
Rainey
Illinois
House of Representatives
Taft
Havana
Jainey
Cromwell
Lovering
Massachusetts
Clark
Florida
District of Columbia
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Perkins
New York
Gaines
Tennessee
Power Trust
Reeder
Kansas
Th Forest Service
Senate Passes Omnibus Bill With War Claims Repeal Amendment
The senate passed the omnibus claims bill carrying about 3.6 million dollars with an amendment repealing the reference of southern war claims to the court of claims. A substitute for reinstatement of Twenty fifth regiment soldiers discharged without honor after Brownsville was proposed by Aldrich and supported by Foraker and other Republicans. It creates a court of inquiry to review their qualifications for reenlistment. The senate adjourned at 1:50 PM until Monday.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Brownsville
Tex
Aldrich
Foraker
Mentor
Impasse in Calhoun Trial as Jury Selection Stalls
In San Francisco a bribery case against Patrick Calhoun of United Railroads remains without a jury after two days of attempts. Over fifty talesmen were questioned without success as courtroom tensions rose between prosecutors and defense lawyers.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
William Lawler
Rogers
Los Angeles
Francie J. Heney
Blankey Moore
Talesmen
Vides
Denver man seeks jail protection from alleged kidnappers
Kansas City report says Ralph I Frost of Denver would go to jail voluntarily for protection after being brought back to Denver. Frost and Eleven Zierras and Harris Harrison Gheerke were arrested here yesterday on kidnapping charges. Detectives from Denver head to investigate. The Greek suspects deny the charge.
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Kansas City
Ralph I
Frost
Denver
Zierras
Harris Harrison
Gheerke
President Observes Carnation Day Traditions
President Roosevelt wore a pink carnation for Carnation Day to honor McKinley’s birthday and the martyred president, continuing a cherished White House custom.
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Washington
Roosevelt
McKinsey
Physician Shot by Angry Mother in Astoria
Dr. Fred Peacock of Cathlamet Washington was shot twice by Mrs Madeline Longtaine in Astoria after her daughter's death at St Mary's hospital The attack left Peacock in serious but hopeful condition He had been awaiting trial on related charges and was free on bond at the time
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Astoria
Ore
Fred Peacock
Cathlamet
Wash
Madeline Longtaine
St. Mary's Hospital
Dr. Peacock
Friction in Cuban Administration Over Police Chief Appointment
In Havana on January 29, President Gomes and Vice President Zayas faced a sharp split over selecting the new secret police chief. Zayas reportedly threatened resignation if Gomes pushed his nominee Ricardo Arnauto. Police chief Jose Jerez resigned after government secretary Nicolas Alberdi demanded the change. A broad government employee purge was announced that day.
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Havana
Gomes
Zasun
Secret Police
Senor Zayas
Gomez
Jose Jerez
Nicolas Alberdi
Ricardo Arnauto
el Reconcentrado
Zayas
Miners Conclave in Turmoil in Indianapolis Convention
The United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis faces a day of bitter wrangling and sharp speeches as factions clash over leadership and policy. President Lewis and national officers are accused of coercive plans, prompting calls to focus on business and unity.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Yvane
Danville
N Nole
Tom Lewis
Jona Walker
Mr. Evans
Walker
Lewis
White
Iowa
Anti Lewis opposition in Pittsburg district speakers clash
President Feehan of the Pittsburg district criticized Lewis report and accused colleagues of obstructing the interstate conference negotiations with operators in Toledo. Feehan claimed they preferred the district conference as cheaper and effective, but they agreed to cooperate without endorsing national officers methods. Walker accused Lewis of untruthfulness about Illinois miners not joining Toledo conference. Lewis offered to rest his case on Walker’s statement.
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Feehan
Pittsburg
Lewis
Toledo
Walker
Illinois
Fever Crazed Farmer Wounds Wife Near Belgrade
Louis Zeifert a farmer six miles north of Belgrade fired three shots from a repeating shotgun into his wife during a typhoid fever delirium. The wife is at the point of death, while a baby in her arms sustained minor injuries to arm and face.
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Belgrade
Mont
Louis Zeifert
Cuba Gets Spanish Munitions of War
Madrid reports a convention settling ownership of war material left in Cuba by Spain at evacuation. Spain will turn over the material for 300000 dollars payable in three installments: 50000 on July 1 this year 100000 on July 1 1910 and the remainder on July 1 1911.
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Madrid
Cuba
Spain
Franking Privileges for Presidents Widows Granted for Life
Frances Folsom Cleveland widow of Grover Cleveland and Mary Lord Harrison widow of William Henry Harrison were granted life franking privileges by a House bill. The measure passed the Senate and was sent to the President for signature. The move allows the widows to mail official correspondence postage free for life.
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Washington
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Cleveland
Mary Lord Harrison
Harrison
Rainey Demands Retraction Over Taft Graft Claims
In Washington on January 29 1909 Representative Rainey faced a demand to retract his allegations that Charles P Taft had graft ties in Panama. Taft’s cablegram denying any business links with William Nelson Cromwell was read to the House along with letters defending Cromwell and denying Panama concessions. Representative Rainey rebutted the source attribution pointing to the New York World.
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Washington
DC. C
Karney of
Ilinois
P. Taft
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama
Mr. Rainey
Mr. Taft
C. PR. Taft
Havana
Charler P. Taft
Rainey
Randolph J. Ward
New York
Cromwell
Stainey
W. &. Farvey
Hainer
Lovering
Massachusetts
William
New York World
Mr. Lavering
Blizzard Grips Midwest Trains Stalled Amid 70 MPH Winds
A howling midwinter storm causes rail disruption in Iowa and Minnesota while Kansas City reports winds up to 70 miles per hour. Chicago’s weather map shows a rare pressure pattern. lines of equal pressure swirl toward Omaha and beyond. Wires fail nationwide west of Chicago. railroad offices struggle to locate stalled trains as the blizzard expands.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas City
Chicago
Middle West
Omaha Weet
California
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Galveston
Chicago, Rock Island and Paccific Railroad
Lowa
Howling Sand Storm Disrupts Oklahoma and Texas Travel
A severe dust storm and high winds blanketed Oklahoma and Texas last night and today, halting telegraph service and cutting communications west of the Missouri. In Colorado and neighboring states, winds of 70 miles per hour battered prairie regions, blocking railways with snow drifts and slides, while trains faced delay and passengers endured stranded routes.
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Tenas
Louisville
South
Texas
Okahora
Denver
PROM
Missouri River
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Rock Laland
Burlington
W. BB. McClure
Mount Princeton
Buena Vista
Northwest Daggard Fails Telegraphed Links Delayed Trains
A fierce storm rages in the Northwest with 50 mile an hour winds. Telegraph communication with the East is nearly destroyed and trains are hours late due to the weather.
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St. Paul
Serious Damage in Kansas Prom Storm
A severe Kansas storm tore roofs from the statehouse west wing and damaged many structures. Telegraph and telephone wires failed, trains delayed, and wind toppled church spires in Wichita. A worker was injured at Ottumwa and a Newton cold storage plant was partially demolished.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Statehouse
Salina
Rock Island
Wichita
Ottumwa
George
Uenele
Newton
Blizzard Hits St. Joseph Area Cause Heavy Loss
After a twenty four hour blizzard the wind reached fifty miles per hour, the temperature was eleven below zero. Damage in St. Joseph and nearby is estimated over 56000 with many buildings unroofed and signs broken while the city suffers a blackout from the lighting plant failure.
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St. Joseph
Nebraska Windstorm Aftermath Reports Reach Cities
Weather across Nebraska and neighboring states eased slightly on January 2 as temperatures dropped, highlighting the lingering damage from a disastrous blizzard. Early reports describe widespread destruction and continuing impact on towns and roads.
Salaries Debate Delays New County Pay Bill Hearing
The Santa Fe legislature adjourned as the finance committee stalled on a report for the proposed salary bill raising pay for assessors and collectors in lower class counties. Opposition cites higher clerical costs and broad county salary implications while debate continues over funding method and percentage changes.
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Morning Journal
Palace Hotel
Santa Fe
N. M
Dan
Wiheletate Ter
Commedl
Ita
San 4Quel
Eugenio Homero
San Miguel County
Council
Couneil
Dil
Counell
Bill to limit House staff and pay in New Mexico legislature
Mr Walters of San Juan county introduces a bill to cap the number of House employees and their pay, aiming to end the ongoing payroll strain. The measure seeks to trim the staff from the current levels, reclassify positions, and set a businesslike, economical framework for compensation. The bill proposes specific positions including two translators two interpreters pages and two assistant sergeantat arms.
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Walters
San Juan County
House of Representatives
Uleo
House
Legislative Assembly of
Territory of
New Meaiow
New Mexico
Assemblyman De Souza pushes probe of Roosevelt dam contract
In Phoenix the assembly backs a memorial to the president and Congress demanding an investigation of the Interior Department contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. that grants a ten year monopoly on Roosevelt dam power of 60 000 horsepower. The measure charges government with violating anti monopoly law and passes the house unanimously and the senate on party lines.
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Desouza
Assembly
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Roosevelt Dam
House
Senate
Alleged charges against Governor Kibbey surface in senate
Reports from Washington claim charges were filed against Arizona Governor Kibbey, with one alleging he altered a court record while district judge in Pinal County about twenty years ago. An explanation cites Francis J. Heney defending a man. Kibbey allegedly expunged the record with his own pen without an open order. The senate faces further scrutiny.
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Phoenix
Washington
Kibbey
Arizona
Senate
Pinal County
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Heney
Tribute to Memory of Consul and Mrs Cheney
In New York on January 29 Italian societies held a grand tribute for Arthur B. Cheney American consul and his wife killed in the Messina earthquake. Thousands escorted their bodies from the harbor by steamer Vengia to Broadway, a procession led by military bands and nearly all participants Italian.
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New York
Arthur B. Cheney
Cheney
Messina
Vengia
Broadway
Bookkeeper Forces Employer to Sign Large Check
Hardaway Young, president of the Southern Hardware and Supply company in Mobile, was held up and forced to write a $5,600 check by bookkeeper Viegd Lester. A woman was involved and the check was cashed at the firm's office. Deputies surrounded Lester's house seeking details.
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Mobile
Hardaway Young
Southern Hardware and Supply Company
Viegd Lester
Lester
Daily minor earthquakes continue in Messina and Catania
Small shocks persist daily in Messina and nearby Catania since January 29. No damage reported as seismographs record ongoing tremors.
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Messina
Catania
Tomblor Shakes Malaga Earthquake Supposed No Damage
An earthquake struck Malaga Spain this morning causing alarms but officials report no damage or injuries. Residents felt tremors as locals checked homes for aftershocks and minor structural concerns.
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Malaga
Spain
Two Killed in Arizona and Texas double homicide
The bodies of Ascendog Granades and Petro were found in the roadway near Pirtleville Arizona last night. Each was shot through the head with a rifle. An arrest has been made and police seek the Granades woman’s husband, described as insanely jealous.
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Arizona
Paso
Texas
Ascendog Granades
Petro
Pirtleville
Hoth
Granades
Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman Plant Destroyed By Fire
A blaze in Oklahoma City destroyed the Daily Oklahoman plant and adjacent building. Estimated combined loss set at 150000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the cause as flames swept the facilities early tonight.
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Oklahoma City
Daily Oklahoman
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