Senate Backs 25 Percent Raise for U.S. Judges Debate Rages
Washington reports the Senate approved a twenty five percent increase in United States judge salaries after brief debate. The session covered amendments to cabinet pay and deferral of other measures while the oleomargarine bill faced House opposition. Senator Dryden was sworn in replacing the late Sewell, and discussions continued on legal aid and Alaska judge Noyes amid ongoing appropriation debates.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hansborough
North Dakota
Arthur H. Noyes
District Court of
Alaska
Alexander McKenzie
Noyes
John I. Dryden
William J. Sewell
New Derney
Megars, Tompkins
New York
Robb
Missouri
Knapp
Bates
Pennsylvania
Davidson
Wisconsin
Driscoll
Hepburn
Town
Miles Opposes Army Posts Near Large Cities
Washington Feb 6 The army post board finished its session in Washington after months of study. It prepared schemes for locating and abandoning posts, establishing four great training camps, and coordinating with the militia. The report is with Secretary Root and will go to Congress. Miles opposes placing posts near major cities, arguing it would menace organized labor.
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Miles
Washington
Army Post Board
Hoot
Congress
Taft Slams Filipino War as Crime Against Civilization
Governor Taft told the Senate Philippines committee that the war there is over and continuing hostilities amount to a crime against civilization and the Filipino people. He praised the Army's role in ending the insurrection while noting guerrilla bands and harsh policing required, including many detachments to counter 600 guerrillas at times. He cited Aguinaldo and Luna disputes and Luna’s assassination as a turning point, and argued many islanders seek peace amid turmoil.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Senate Committee On the Philippines Today
Tait
Otis
Philippine Army
Aguinaldo
Luna
Funaton
Garisons
Explosion at Carberite plant kills one near Washington
An explosion tore through the nitroglycerine house of Carberite manufacturing plant this morning near Ardmore. Superintendent Richard J. Martin was killed and several others were injured. The plant lies some distance from the telegraph office and details are sparse.
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Washington
Ardmore
Richard J. Martin
Bribery Anarchy Tackled by St Louis Judge’s Urgent Call
St Louis Feb 6 Judge O Neil Ryan denounced bribery in public franchises as a menace to civic life and government. He urged the February grand jury to continue investigations, stressing that high officials and business leaders have bribed municipal representatives to betray public welfare, demanding swift, severe punishment. The judge warned that moneyed power cannot override law and called for accountability for past and present offenses.
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St. Louis
St. Louia
Fie
Butte
St. Lanuils
O'Neil Ryan
Taft Continues Philippines Testimony Before Senate
Washington Feb 5 Governor Taft testified before the senate committee on the Philippines detailing conditions in the islands. He described Samar under bombardment and questioned whether it was ever fully Spanish governed. He outlined voter qualifications and the commission’s work in Manila, noting three local factions and the growing civil power shifted from military control. He stressed education as key and that 16,000 adults study English while a small educated minority would form a nucleus for stable governance under American oversight.
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Philippines
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Samar
Ager
Manila
United States
Silk Hat Burglar Captured by Chicago Police
A man calling himself Edward P. Fake also known as William H. Gibson is under arrest in Chicago charged with burglary. Police trace his identity to a October Los Angeles letter from his mother and say Fake and eight others conducted numerous silk hat burglaries wearing silk hats and dress suits to avoid suspicion.
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Chicago
Edward P. Fake
William H. Gibson
Cleveland
New York
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Fake
New Federal Judge Installed in Seventh Circuit
Chicago February 4 Frances E Baker of Goshen Indiana was installed as judge on the United States circuit court of appeals for the Seventh district with authority over Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin in a ceremony today Baker named to the bench succeeds prior judgeship in the region reflecting jurisdiction over three states and regional court duties.
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Chicago
Frances E. Baker
Goshen
Ind
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh District
Indiana
Hlindig
Wisconsin
Trainman Killed in Milk Train Freight Collision at Alworth
Feb 4 A milk train and a four freight train collided early today on the Illinois Central at Alworth. The milktrain foreman was killed. No other injuries were reported.
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Rockford
Alworth
Illinoia Central
Freman
House Debates the Oleomargarine and War Revenue Bills
The House spent most of yesterday debating the oleomargarine bill with both sides offering reports on the war revenue repeal. Supporters favor a substitute to curb fraud in margarine sales while opponents challenge constitutionality and seek retained taxes on sugar and petroleum refiners.
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House
Messrs
Henry
Connecticut
Mnnskins
Vermont
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Liineis
Mosars
Wadsworth
New York
Foster
Illneis
Burlegan
Texas
Clayton
Alabama
Cuba
Philippines
Congress
Supreme Court
Tulnois
Burleson
Gray
Hilnais
Hepburn
Iowa
Mr. Clayton
War tax cut bill advances after committee vote
The House Ways and Means Committee, by a unanimous vote, ordered a favorable report on the war tax reduction bill. A surprise amendment by Republican Babcock to reduce duties on the steel schedule and add items to the free list was defeated 6 to 7 with Babcock Tawney and all Democrats voting yes. A Cuban reciprocity motion by Steele was withdrawn after comments.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Babcock
Tawney
Steele
Indiana
Whitney to retire from active business life
William C. Whitney, longtime public figure and former secretary of the navy, announces retirement after about 25 years of wide activity in business and public affairs. He says he will stop work to enjoy his entitled rest and has already shifted responsibilities to younger men. He rules out further involvement in politics.
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New York
William C. Whitney
Secretary of the Navy
Whitney
MRS SOFFELS STORY OF THE BIDDIES IN KIDNAPPING
Mrs Soffel testified to newspaper men with Bricker present that she did not intend to accompany the Biddie brothers on their escape. She described being persuaded in a library and a bitterly cold sleigh ride, losing a key, and witnessing a planned shooting order as detectives pursued them. She said she intended to leave for the country after guiding the escape and would consult a lawyer before discussing future plans.
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Pittaburg
Mra. Roffel
Dar Bricker
Gome
Jed
Loree
Buller
Joe
Iscuir Ley
Shemuel
Jack
Mellevern
Wee
Swinehart
Poys
Famous German aeronaut dragged to death in balloon accident
The German airman Captain von Ziegfield and Dr Linke were on a balloon flight when a storm hurled the craft over the River Scheldt near Antwerp. An anchor failed, the balloon drifted over Zwyndrecht, and Von Ziegfield, entangled in the cable, died from a broken neck as he hung head downward after being dragged 200 yards.
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Antwerp
Stetledt
Zwyndrecht
Dr. Linke
von Ziegfield
Zhefleld
Ne ll ie White sues Zeigler for broken rib after hug
Nellie White of Wilkes Barre sues Joseph Zeigler claiming he hugged her so hard her rib broke. She paid medical bills totaling 11.50 and asked him to cover them. Zeigler tore up the bill, then waived the hearing and posted bail as the suit for 100 damages began.
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Wilkeybarre
Misa Nellie White Hag
Jorseph Zeigler
Zeigler
Hng
Conspiracy Against Chinese Empress Dowager Foiled
Report from Victoria details a plot to assassinate the empress dowager and damage the imperial palace during Kai Feng operations. Incendiaries were seized, a 13 year old conspirator confessed plans to wreck the imperial train and fire on the empress dowager. Police found correspondence outlining garrisons of major cities and defense details.
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Victoria
China
Glenesk
Kai Feng
Henan
Washington Notes From the National Capital of Northwestern Interest
Washington notes report post offices at Hoskin Woodbury County and Gaces Ville Buchanan County will discontinue after February 45. Banks named reserve agents for Gowrie First National, Des Moines Iowa National, and Iowa State National Sioux City. Postmasters appointed at Amador Everly Grionville Tulvings and others. Albert L. Thompson named pension copyist in Northwood Iowa.
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Washington
Hoskin
Woodbury County
Gaces- Ville
Buchanan County
Valley National Bank of
Nes Moines
First National Bank of
John Swartze
W. L. Carre
Everly
Claysourite
Po Huss
Grionville
Dallas County
J. Bb. Jones
J. J. Jackson
Tulvings
Union County
BF. R. Nixon
Myrne Day
Albert L. Thompson
Northwood
Pension Giecg
Biddles Die After Shootout and Inquest Into Wounding
The Biddles, two fugitives, died from wounds on Saturday after a confrontation with officers in Butter, Pennsylvania. An inquest revealed Ed Biddle killed himself with a pistol shot and Jack Biddle died from gunfire by officers during the capture. Coroner statements detail multiple wounds and autopsy findings, with testimony criticizing Deputy Sheriff Rainey Hoon’s handling and noting Ed Biddle's final message to his wife.
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Ed Kiddie
John T. Jones
Rob Ray
J. 3. Greer
Biddles
Thomas R. Hoon
Ed. Biddle
Jacok Biddle
Jones
Jack
Bricker
Jack Biddle
Sherrf Rainey Hoon
McGovern
Pittsburg
Hoon
Biddle Boys
Letter From Jail Inmate Urges Escape To Montreal
The fragmented note reveals an inmate urging a lover to flee Toronto for Montreal to avoid a warden. He specifies meeting points, mail arrangements, and signs to use, insisting on secrecy while denying involvement with another man. He reiterates love and requests swift action when possible.
Peace discussions ripple through European capitals
In Paris and London reports indicate Britain rejected a Dutch peace proposal for South Africa. The Dutch urged a Boer commission travel to South Africa to push surrender talks. Britain then politely refused such a mission yet left open to authorized negotiations.
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Great Britain
South Africa
Paris
la Liberte
Germany
Kuyper
London
Hague
Associated Press
Wessels
Wolmarans
Noid Fischer
Eurepe
Daily Mail
Fhe
Greatier
Chicago liveryman killed in dispute with driver
C O Herz prominent Northside liveryman was shot and killed today by driver A Zoughin in Chicago. Zoughin escaped. The shooting stemmed from a money dispute over sums the driver should have turned in.
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S. O. Herz
Chicago
A. Zoughin
C. O. Herz
Zoughin
Heikes Breaks World Record at Waco Clay Pigeon Shoot
Bello O Heikes set a world record in the mid winter Waco Gun club competition by breaking 93 straight of 100 from the yard mark and scoring 9 hits. Heikes already holds the championship title in this event.
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Waco
Tex
Waco Gun Club
Bello O. Heikes
Storm Rages in English and Irish Channels. Wrecks Reported
London reports a continuing storm in the English and Irish channels with numerous minor wrecks. Many men are washed overboard as lifeboats and rocket apparatus crews work tirelessly. several fishermen are feared drowned.
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London
Miners' Scale Debate Returns at Joint Conference
President Mitchell answered operators claiming last year’s business and prices were weak. He presented statistics on coal prices and production to counter the assertion and bolster his position. The exchange opened with Mitchell aiming to realign miners views with a brighter market outlook.
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Mitchell
Indianapolis
Schley in Nashville Parade Abandoned by Weather
In Nashville on February 1 the parade for Admiral Schley was abandoned due to severe weather. The admiral and Mrs. Bchiew were escorted to the Capitol by Confederate veterans, state militiamen, and Knights Templars amid a warm welcome. Capitol Hill crowds numbered the largest ever seen. Canton residents report a fuel cut, with natural gas mains broken and many homes left without heat, causing considerable hardship.
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Schley
Nashville
Tenn
Bchiew
Capitol
State Mite
Knights Templars
Canton
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Mixed Loan and Deposit Trends
A New York weekly bank report for February notes loans and deposits with gains in certain segments. The statement highlights increases in surplus and resilience across several accounts while indicating areas needing attention.
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New York
Janteaa Legre
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