Backer of Knox Endorsed Present Secretary of State
A. Carnegie told the House committee that he recommended Philander Knox for attorney general in McKinley’s 1901 cabinet, Knox having been counsel for U S Steel since 1900. He denied knowledge of the Sherman Act details and will continue testimony. Separately, Idaho hardware trade leaders opened their annual convention in Boise, while Colorado’s Good Roads Conference began in Pueblo focusing on convict labor for road work.
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McKinley
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Andrew Carnegie
House
United States Steel Corporation
Philander Chase Knovy
Knox
Cargie Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Good Roads
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado Good Roads Conference
Gas Explosion Destroys Dallas Theatre and Injures Several
A massive natural gas blast in Dallas at about 8 am leveled the Junglina Theatre on Elm Street near Akard, destroying property valued between 20 000 and 25 000 dollars. At least six people were injured but reportedly no fatalities occurred, with EB W Copley bearing the heaviest losses from the incident including a 17 5000 dollar theater installation and irreplaceable animal exhibits.
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Daily News
Dallas
Tex
Junglina Theatre
EB. W. Copley
Elm Street
Akard Street
Virginia Horticultural Society exhibition opens in Harrisonburg
The Virginia Horticultural Society annual meeting began in Harrisonburg on January 11 and will continue the next day. The display of orchard and garden products is described as the best ever under the society.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia Horticultural Society
Missouri suit hears testimony against packing firms
Jefferson City Missouri January 11 testimony was heard today in the suit filed by the Attorney General against the Stonig Dressed Beef and Provision Company and the Hammond Packing Company.
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Jefferson City
Attorney General of
Missouri
St Onig Dressed Reef and Fro- Vision Company
Hammond Packing Company
Local Forecast: Fair and Cold in Far West Texas
The forecast calls for fair conditions and cooler temperatures across the Southwest Friday. Saturday is expected to be fair and warmer with prevailing dry conditions in the region.
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Washington
PD. C
Texas
Meningitis Toll In Dallas Rises Amid Epidemic Fight
Dallas Texas reports three deaths and six new meningitis cases since noon yesterday as health officials push a strong response. No other state areas report fresh developments tonight, though overall outlook is thought improved.
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Dallas
Tex
Burns 10 Held No Kidnapper
Indianapolis detective William J. Burns was freed from kidnapping charges over John J. McNamara’s capture and transport to California. Federal Judge Anderson dismissed the indictments as null and void and ordered Burns to receive an apology. Detective Hosaick will be released as well. A dozen witnesses testified before the grand jury.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Burns
John J. McNamara
Burns
McNamara
California
Anderson
Hosaick
Assistant D A Pursues McNamara Case To Indianapolis
Assistant District Attorney Veiteh departed for Indianapolis with a large bundle of evidence against the McNamaras. The material will be turned over to government officials investigating the alleged national dynamite conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Veiteh
Indianapolis
McNamaras
Union men accuse Parks in county hall dynamite conspiracy
Six iron workers strike committee members name J Mansell Parks as a participant in the alleged conspiracy to dynamite the county hall records in the Bert Conners trial. Also named are George Guerney Ki A Misner Charles Stevens A B Maple and Ira Pender who are indicted with Conners.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Mansell Parks
Bert Conners
County
George Guerney
Ki. A. Misner
Charles Stevens
A. B. Maple
Ira Pender
Salvador on Verge of War Rumors Rise of Guatemala Conflict
Washington reporters note Salvador and Guatemala on the brink of a disastrous war. The Salvadorean government has taken American Minister Heimke into its confidence to inform the state department about President Cabrera's activities.
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Ng Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Salvador
Guatemala
Heimke
State Department
Cabrera
Republicans defeat progressive bid in House committee race
In Washington on January 1, progressives failed to gain power to name Republican candidates for House committees. They sought to block Philip Campbell of Kansas from the Rules committee and nominate Victor Murdock, a Kansas progressive. Both major party leaders opposed Murdock, Campbell was elected to the committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dpd. C
House
Mann
Philip Campbell
Kansas
E. H Madison
Victor Murdock
Murdock
Campbell
Lodge amendment roils Senate over arbitration treaties
Washington January 11 The Lodge amendment to the ratification resolution for arbitration treaties with Britain and France and America drew Democratic opposition. The amendment would reserve from arbitration all questions involving American subjects. Democrats see it as nullifying vital treaty parts and restoring senate prerogatives, while Republicans lack numbers to pass the treaties without some Democratic support.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lodge
Great Britain
France
America
Senator Lodge
Senate
Ledge
Paukeko Books Baffle Search In Rebating Probe
Federal grand jury probes rebating in meat costs as PAUKEHO packers face conspiracy charges. Attorneys for three packers testified that books and records used to compute test costs are missing and likely destroyed. District Attorney Wilkerson says witnesses from packers will be kept from the courtroom until called.
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Chicago
Lil
United States District Court
Thuy
Wilkerson Sai
Harmony Mission Returns From Pacific Coast Tour
Associated Press reports Harry S. Heath, secretary to the Republican National Committee under Mark Hanna, and later First Assistant Postmaster General, arrived in Los Angeles on a January 1 voyage. Heath said the trip covers the nation in the party interests.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Harmony Mission
Paci
Harry
Fleath
Republican National Committee
Mark Manna
McKinley
Presid
Heath
Louisville Rowers Day at Southern Seminary Celebrated
Louisville January 11 marked a day of exercises at Norton Hall for rowers from the Southern Hart Theological Seminary. Reverends Carter and Rattle led the program with speakers from Oklahoma City and Charlottesville.
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Louisville
Southern Hart Theological Seminary
Norton Hall
Carter
Dmd
Oklahoma City
Henry W. Rattle
Charlottesville
South Dakota Republicans Meet to Forge La Follette Candidacy Network
At Pakoty Sioux Falls on January 11, Republican Progressives from across the state gathered for the first conference to form a permanent State organization, adopt a platform, and plan a campaign in support of the La Follette presidential bid.
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la Pollette
Pakoty
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Carney Gains On Lead In 3 Cushion World Match
In the second block tonight Joseph Carney Pacific Coast champion closed the gap in the 150 point billiards world title match. De Oro led by 190 to 88 with one more night remaining to decide the championship.
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Perver
Col
Joseph Carney
Pacific Coast
Alfred de Oro
de Oro
Carney
Panhandle Exhibit Snubbed By Houston Land Show
Panhandle Texas officials recount missed Houston Exposition opportunity due to tight timelines. Amarillo Chamber of Commerce secretary C Priddy explains they could not prepare an exhibit in time, while promising readiness for a 1918 show. Panhandle promises resilience and abundant local products in a supportive reply.
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Houston Land Exposition
Panhandle of Texas
Panhandle
Houston Exposition
Houston
Tex
C. Priddy
Chamour
Commerce
Amarillo
Texas
Priddy
Chicago
United States
Plains
Kansas Towns Without Fuel Plead For Aid
Bitter blizzard grips Kansas City area and surrounding towns with ten below temperatures and twenty to twenty five mile per hour winds. Rail service is crippled as coal shortages and snow halt trains. Kansas State University at Lawrence closed. Kansas City relief efforts extend to fuel and food distribution.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Kansas State University At
Lawrence
Rock Island
Santa Fe
West Topeka
Oklahoma
Syracuse
Liberal
Pratt
Union Pacific
Stubbs
Meade
Englewood
Merde
Eplewood
Scott City
Beaver
GULONY IN TEXAS LAND NEAR LEAGUE TEXAS
Special to Daily News Galveston Tex Jan 11 General Rolf De Wall former Poer commander and nephew of Doom Paul Kru ger has closed an option on two thousand acres near League Texas Galveston county to settle sixty five Swiss truck farming and embroidery families from Hohenwald Tennessee The Tennessee colony thrives on lace and embroidery and ships insignia for Navy uniforms with eighteen machines busy in lace work for petty officer insignia
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Daily News
Galveston
Tex
Rolf de Wall
Poer
Doom Paul Kruger
South Africa
League
Texas
Galveston County
Hohenwald
Onng County
Tennessee
Ceas
United States Navy
Weather across the West and snowbound Bitter Root
Cold snaps grip the region from Malta to Sheridan with subzero readings. Twenty two inches of snow fell in Bitter Root over the last two hours as Milwaukee leaders of the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league met at Hotel Infieter to discuss finances and a possible new president replacing Charles Mollalgo.
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Helena
Mont
Malta
Sheridan
Wyomin
Weather Bureau
Milawukee
Wis
Wisjconsin- Tiinois Baseball Reseue
Infieter
Eirenit
Charles Mollalgo
Below Zero Weather Strands Amarillo in Severe Blizzard
Amarillo and the Panhandle faced another blizzard with temperatures dropping to three below at night after a day of fifty one degrees. Heavy north wind and fine snow halted street traffic and delayed Rock Island trains. Officials warned of higher cattle deaths and broader suffering among residents.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Rock Island
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