Exigency Arises Over Federal Seizure of Coal Mines
Washington reports Rep. Jenkins of Wisconsin urged a remarkable Wednesday resolution by the House Judiciary Committee to empower the federal government to seize and operate coal mines and transport firms to distribute coal. He argues crisis justifies extraordinary action, claiming eminent domain powers exist and must be exercised to ease coal shortages and prevent famine. Leaders of railroads react with indifference.
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Coal Presidents Abhor Jenkins Resolution In Congress
New York January 19 coal presidents in this city scoff at the Jenkins resolution seeking a judiciary committee inquiry into Congress authority to regulate coal transportation. The fragmented dispatch notes scornful reactions and questions the method of challenging federal control.
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Wisconsin
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St Louis Steamer Sighted Near Nantucket in Gale
Sinconget Mass January 19 The American line steamer St Louis from Southampton January 8 to New York was sighted off Nantucket lightship at 6 40 p m going dead slow Signals were made but due to a heavy gale were unintelligible The slow progress suggested the ship would not reach New York until late Saturday night It appeared the St Louis was short of steam and boiler trouble was suspected
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New York
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St Louis
Threw Coal in Sewer Angers Washington Banker
Washington residents report a coal mishap where coal delivered to a banker on Connecticut Avenue was shoveled into a sewer by a worker who lifted the wrong manhole cover. The banker sued for the coal and now hunts for replacement while city officials investigate. A boy is used to pass coal up in tin cups from the sewer as workers struggle to recover it.
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Connecticut Avenue
Ruined Works of Art Eccentric Millionaire Sued
Paris authorities sue M Brandus over alterations to Gerome’s celebrated salon piece A Court Promenade in the Gardens of Versailles. The painting, sold to George M. Tynes of New York and later brought to Paris, had its moonlit light replaced by sunshine. Brandus denies knowledge, while art circles note similar vandalism by the American buyer.
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M. Brandus
Yver‘salles
George M. Tynes
New York
United States
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Delacroix
Psyche
Garment Makers' War Triggers Lockout of 4000 Workers
A labor clash between the United Garment Workers of America and rival organizations led to a lockout in Chicago. Four thousand clothing workers, including about four thousand women, were affected when the dispute halted production today.
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United Garment Workers of America
Special Order Clothing Memory
Senators Promise Ratification of Cuban Reciprocity Treaty
President Roosevelts approval was voiced by Senators Aldrich Lodge and Spooner who assured the president the Cuban Reciprocity treaty would be ratified by the Senate. The report from Washington is dated January 19.
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Reinforcements Move from Fez to Taza in Moroccan War
Four columns of troops departed Fez bound for Taza as reinforcements for Sultan of Morocco. One column is commanded by the sultan’s brother, with General Menebhi, the war minister, directing another. The Jan 19 dispatch details the movement.
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Dubuque Man Captain Hosford Arrested for Embezzlement
Captain A W Hosford a well known real estate and insurance agent of Dubuque was arrested last evening on charges of embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. He furnished bonds for his appearance. His arrests caused a sensation.
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Dubuque
A. W. Hosford
Missouri bill seeks whipping post for petty thefts
Jefferson City Jan 19. A Missouri House bill proposes a whipping post for petty larceny and another bill calls for abolishing the death penalty. The measures reflect a push for harsher punishment in state crime policy.
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Jefferson City
Golleqtors Notified On January Federal Atta Request
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Free Trade With Canada Dominates Northwest Policy
Washington reports Congressman Pletcher and Minnesota delegation favor free trade with Canada, urging reciprocity unlikely amid eastern-dominated committees. Cuban treaty ratification appears possible as several Democratic senators consider support, while London dock bill is shelved for next winter. Northwest immigration inspectors to be increased to deter undesired entrants west of Sault Ste. Marie. Washington society notes a rare shortage of eligible dancing men as hostesses seek partners from other cities.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Polis
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Rosebery to Wed Ex PM Engaged to Louis ville Woman
A report from Mrs. Arm atrong in Vevay Switzerland says ex premier Lord Rosebery is engaged to Mrs Alice Carr Chauncey of Louisville now living in Cannes France. The elder Carr sister Alice married Samuel Chauncey of New York. he died years ago. Grace Carr later wed Lord Newbrough after meeting him abroad.
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Vevay
Switzerland
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Louisvile
Cannes
France
Lord Rosebery
Ngland
Carr
Alice
Samuel Sloan Chauncey
New York
Brooklyn
Mr. Chauncey
Mediterranean
Grace Carr
Lord Newbrough
Alabama Republicans Prepare for New Convention
Alabama Republicans plan another convention within months to rescind the last one’s endorsement of President Roosevelt for a second term. A delegation to the national convention will be instructed to back Senator M. A. Hannagan for the presidential nomination. The South policy and moves to pressure the state committee to unite the white Republican ranks sparked much contention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
M. A. Hanngar Onlo
South
State Committee
Cuban Treaty With United States Criticised at Liverpool
At a special Liverpool chamber of commerce meeting the proposed reciprocity treaty between the United States and Cuba was criticised. Foreign Secretary Lansdon stated some chambers oppose the plan and urged careful consideration of the pact's terms.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Cuba
Lans- Hes
Watch Night Encounter Blinds Acrobat in New Orleans
Clement Musset sues Eugene Decuers for 17500 damages after a couple mistaken for burglars shot Musset in the eye near a New Orleans piazza. The bullet grazed his left eye, ending his career as a trapeze performer and sparking a public damages case.
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Clement Musset
Eugene Decuers
Musset
Dominick
Muyset
A S Hewitt Dead Former New York Mayor and Broad Figure
Abram S Hewitt former New York City mayor and longtime congressman died after months of ill health. At his bedside were his wife three sons and three daughters. Born 1822 in Haverstraw he built iron works with Peter Cooper and shaped the Cooper Union. He led civic and scientific efforts and advised on finance labor and national resources.
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Hewitt
Congress
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Calgary
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Haverstraw
N. Y
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Milward Cooper
Peter Couper
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County Democracy
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Manyor
Henry George
Theodore Sroosevelt
Democratic National Committee
East River
Alumni Association
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Paris
Democrat Party
Neon-Union
Morgan as Witness in Interocean Commission Hearing
J Pierpont Morgan testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission, alleging the Louisville and Nashville line bought to prevent jobbery, revealing complex transfers of railroads valued at tens of millions. He described transactions with the bank managing the L and N coast line, involving cash and stock and the Monon sale to the Southern Railway, framed as routine credit-like transfers.
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Jobbery
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Interatuie Commerce Commission
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Southern Railway
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Besa’ Ac Wy
Beefs Merger Debate Closes Live Stock Convention
Kansas City January 17 The sixth annual National Live Stock association convention completed its sessions with officers re elected and resolutions favorably approved The discussion centered on William M Springer’s keynote on merging packing plants in the county and Attorney General Knox’s actions in Chicago The address urged aid in preventing a nationwide beef trust and noted state action may be required to curb such monopolies
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National Tive Stock Association
W. Springer
Denver
Jonn M. Hall
Miles City
Mont
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Iowa
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Knox
Chicago
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Indiana
Congress
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Executive Committee
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Oklahoma
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Department of Agriculture
Lost Husband Returns After Twenty Six Years Absence
Robert Morehead, believed dead for 26 years, surfaces in Vineland New Jersey reuniting with his wife and son. He had left Bound Brook with a baby decades earlier on a prospecting trip to the west. An innkeeper's Michigan letter hinted at his death but proved false as he reappears.
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Robert Morehead
Vineland
N. J
Jam
Hobert Morehead
Morehead Lerce
Bound Brook
West
Michigan
Morehead
Case Estate Probate Filed in Racine Wisconsin
The widow of the late Jackson I Case has filed for probate of his will in Racine Wisconsin The document was executed on the last day of December and was witnessed by two servants at the Case home The estate was valued near one million dollars and questions arise over how the assets will be handled following Mr Case s death
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Will Shaws
Racine, Wis
Jackson I. Case
Bouge
Customs Congress Opens With Shaw Address In New York
The first formal session of the International Customs Congress opened with Mayor Low’s greeting and Leslie M. Shaw’s speech stressing liberal interpretation of duties, broader communication, and aims to unify standards in weights, measures, and money among the American republics. Shaw urged cooperation to improve trade and reduce obstacles, noting the enterprise should favor exporters and simplify customs laws.
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International Customs Congress
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Mexico
Tfar
Wolcott Appeals to Unite for Senate Fight in Colorado
Denver January 40. Republican leader Wolcott urges GOP house members to unite to oust seventeen Democratic contested seats or allow a Democrat to win the U S Senate seat held by Teller. Wolcott backers pledge to vote for him, while some Republicans refuse to caucus. If disunity endures, Teller or deadlock looms.
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Colo
Paoriner
Howard OG. Wolcott
Henry M. Teller
House
Wolcott
United States
Walcott
Teller
Burke Freed as Ex Inspector Plans City Suit
Chicago date January 20 Judge Brentana quashed the indictment against Robert E Burke former oil inspector charged with defrauding city revenue. He will sue for 30060 claiming he turned over the funds when his books were investigated.
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Brentana
Robert E. Burke
Burke
Hooka
Wounded Banker Henry M Patey Attacked by Robbers
Henry M Patey banker of Barry Iowa was dangerously wounded in a burglary at his home. Robbers fired or assaulted him during the break in before bloodhounds were brought to chase them. Patey is son of the president of the national bank in his city.
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Barry
Vee Parry
Jett Henry M. Patey
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Thig City
Dangerou
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