Taft urges native constabulary in Philippines to aid peace
Governor Taft says fifteen thousand troops would be enough, cites a 5 000 man native constabulary under Major Allen and plans to station 150 per province to suppress ladrones. He argues for Tariff reduction to 50 percent for island products, boosting sugar and tobacco markets and notes harmony with General Chaffee.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Taft
Congress
Allen
Sam
Pacific Coast
Islands
Porto Rico
Pacific
General Chaffee
Appellate Court Approves Transit Tunnel Plan
The appellate division of the supreme court in Brooklyn has approved the commissioners report on the route and style of construction for the rapid transit tunnel from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The contract formulation will proceed and the tunnels will be built soon.
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New York
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Favorite Prescription Boosts Mother’s Strength for Childbirth
An advertorial urges mothers-to-be to take Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to build strength, nourish nerves, improve appetite, and promote sleep. It claims the preparation is alcohol free and free from opium and cocaine, aiding weak or sick women to become strong enough to nurse a baby. A testimonial notes great benefit to a wife.
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Dr. Pierce
Four Robbers Loot Hartford Bank With Dynamite Blast
Hartford Ky Jan 22 four men robbed the Hartford bank by prying a rear window then dynamiting the safe. They took gold silver stamps and about 2500 to 3500 dollars while missing 4000 in banknotes. Citizens deputy sheriff fired. robbers fled, no injuries reported. A posse with bloodhounds tracks the fugitives.
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Hartford
Bank of Hartford
Venezuelan Revolt Brews New Guajira Invasion Fears
New Invasion of Guajira feared as Castro's government faces revolts and insurgent moves. Mendoza Hernandez expedition whereabouts unknown. French protests over denied landing at La Guayra fuel tensions with foreign capital. Government troops reportMixed fortunes near Carupano Barquisimite and surroundings.
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Guajira
New York
M. Secrestat
LaGuayra
Venezuela
Willemstadt
Curacoa
The
Herald
Castro
Secrestat
Paris
Mendoza
Hernandez
Barquinsimite
Paraguay
Carupano
Barquisimite
Senate Confirms Officials Including Farrow Smythe Georgia
The Senate in executive session confirmed United States attorney Thomas Lee Moore for the western district of Virginia and a slate of postmasters across Virginia South Carolina Alabama Florida Georgia and other states. Newnan accepts Carnegie library offer. conditions include site and annual $1,000 support. Cuthbert bank reelects George McDonald as president with strong year and dividend. surplus funds carried forward.
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Farrow and Smythe
Georgia
Washington
Senate
United States
Thomas Lee Moore
Virginia
Lucerne P. Harper
Suffolk
James Craig
Waynesboro
William T
Miller
Shenandoah
John N. Davis
Woodstock
Hansford Anson
West Point
Joseph Waddy
Buena Vista
John B. Kimberly
Fortress Monroe
Thomas W
Newnan
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
County and City File Bond Suit Over $126000 Loss
Montgomery Alabama January 22 The county treasurer J J Cochran filed suit on his official bond for 126000 after county funds on deposit with Josiah Morris Co failed when the bank collapsed A portion of the loss related to Lands sold shortly before the failure to proprietor Mages of the bank The bond covers 120000 and the bond company will contest the liability The case follows a prior suit in the bank collapse saga
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Cochran
Montgomery
Ala
J. J. Cochran
Josiah Morris & Co
BU Mages
New Jones
Moriah Comprng
Ats Meeylanat Anil Mortgage Company
Maryland
Adams Building Destroyed In Six-Story Blaze
A six story Adams block in Chattanooga was completely destroyed by fire with high winds aiding the blaze. Firemen saved the Catholic church parsonage and other property as families evacuated. Loss on the Adams building reached 40000 dollars with 15000 dollars insured. Foster Lessley Co. occupied the block incurring 8100 dollars in losses with 3000 dollars insured. The owner was J W Adams of Chattanooga.
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Adams
Chattanooga
Adams Block
Foster, Lessley & Co
J. W.adams
Moonshiner Burned Attempting Jail Escape in Greenville
In Greenville South Carolina on January 2 a one story wooden house in Walhalla Oconee county burned while Alfred Bellew a 60 year old jailed for drunkenness was found burned to death in the ashes. Police believe he set the fire to escape. His head arms and legs were severed from his body. He was known as a moonshiner from Dark Corner.
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Greenville
8. C
Walhalla
Oconee County
Alfred Bellew
Bellew
Calaboose
Dark Corner
Terrell Resigns as Attorney General. Boykin Named Successor
Atlanta on January 22 reports Hon. Joseph M. Terrell resigned as attorney general to take effect February 1. Governor Candler accepted the resignation with regret and indicated Boykin would succeed him. The note mentions an order and related formalities surrounding the transition.
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Terrell
Boykin
Atlanta
Joseph M. Terrell
Candler
Two Torpedo Boats Pike and Grumpus Near Launch
In San Francisco on January 21 the submarine torpedo boats Pike and Grumpus at Union Iron Works near completion and slated for launch around early next month. Trials on submerged and surface runs will follow shortly as they near service readiness. The transport Thomas has completed repairs and returned to the docks, while work continues on the transport Sherman toward readiness for service.
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San Francisco
Pike
Grumpus
Union Iron Works
United States Navy
Thomas
Union Ironworks
Transport Docks
Sherman
Three Will Swing Today in Mississippi Executions
In Jackson on January 21 three men face execution as Governor Longino denies clemency. Albert Lewis to be hanged in Mississippi City for murder of Marshal Richardson. Victor Johnson to be hanged for assault on his stepdaughter. Lee Pollet to be hanged in Yazoo City for murder. Ten more hangings planned in the next 30 days.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Longino
Albert Lewis
Mississippi City
Marshal Richardson
Guilfort
Victor Johnson
Lee Pollet
Yazoo City
Post Office Burglary Near Greenville County
The Welford post office in Greenville County South Carolina was entered Sunday night through a rear window. A mail pouch bound for Tucapan mills was secured and cut open but no money was taken. Tramps spotted nearby the day before are suspected. officers pursue the robbers and expect a capture near Greenville.
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Welford
Greenville
Claim filed against Mrs Huyler estate for 26000
Luther R Marsh sues the estate of medium Mrs Clarissa J Huyler for legal services during her life and seeks to recover 16000 from life insurance policies he assigned to her. The case appears in Middletown New York dated January 22. Kate Greenaway drawings exhibited in Bond Street attract attention.
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Middletown
N. Y
Luther [R. Marsh
Clarissa J. Huyler
Kate Greenaway
New York
Fine Art Society
Bond Street
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Gov. Taft
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Dingley
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Bank of Cuthbert
George mcDonald
J. J. McDonald
J. W. Drewry
Ed McDonald
Chattanooca
Camp Pomax
Kentucky
Daughters of the Confederacy
Uncle Sam
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