Congressmen Showed Errors in Cotton Reports
In the House today Coronel Livingston failed to push his resolution for investigation of cotton statistics as members argued over previous inquiries. Burleson Lovering and Sims defended the government estimates while Livingston pressed for more frequent, accurate data and questioned the agricultural and census departments' methods. The committee laid the resolution on the table, with debate noting dissatsifaction in the South over cotton figures and calls for revised information sources. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington, D. C
House
Coronel Livingston
Burleson
Texas
Lovering
Massachusetts
Atlanta
Sims
Tennessee
Livingston
Agricultural Department
Census Department
Statisticiana
Mb ‘Wadsworth
Committee On Agriculture
Nstead
Census Bureau
Wilson
Agricutural Department
Wadsworth
Department
Secregary Wilson
Crum Expected to Win Senate Confirmation
Washington January report says Senate committees approved a favorable Crum nomination for collector at Charleston by party vote. Republicans support confirmation. Tillman and other Southerners oppose. Senate will formalize endorsement soon, Democrats plan to record their votes. Statehood bill and medical corps reorganization received attention. Senate set February 6 canvass for presidential vote and adjourned. A bill authorized a steam revenue cutter for Albemarle and Pamlico sounds at 175000 dollars.
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OHI
Washington
Senate
Crum
Charleston
Tillman
Tilman
Judlitary Committee
Nelson
St. Bals
Army
Ordnance Department
Committee On
Houses of
Congress
Chamber
House of Representatives
Tomorro
Albemarle
Pamilco Sounds
North Carolina
Elkins On Freight Rates And Senate Delay
Washington January 5 A White House conference between the president and Senator Elkins West Virginia chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission discussed railroad freight rate legislation The senator warned the issue is big and must be studied slowly to balance interests He said Congress may not act this session and that many conflicting ideas must be harmonized before any action remains cautious about hasty moves.
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Washington
White House
Elkins
West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission of the Senate
Mins
Congress
Two Actions Brought Against New Orleans Railways Company
Elwin C. Foster of New Orleans appointed receiver for New Orleans Railway Company by Judge Lanning in U S circuit court on grounds of insolvency. Foster named again yesterday in foreclosure suit by New York Security and Trust Company for $14 228 000 in bonds. Company defaulted on interest totaling $400 000 on January 3. trust company also complainant in suit leading to Foster’s appointment. Appointment made with company consent and admission in answer to bill.
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New Orleans Railways Company
Trenton
N. C
Elwin c. Foster
New Orleans
New Orleans Railway Company
Lanning
United States Circuit Court
Foster
New York Security and Trust Company
Trust Company
Faster
Eight Hurt in Collision on Lake Shore Line
A rear end collision last night between the Twentieth Century Limited and the Chicago Boston and New York special on the Lake Shore near Angola New York injured eight passengers but caused no fatalities. The Limited, slowed by a hot box, could not see signals due to a binding snow storm. Injured include HG Morton of New York W F Clarkson of St Louis John Betler of Buffalo Major Richardson U S A among others. Both trains remained on the track with no derailments.
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Lake Shore
Twentieth Century Limited
Cleveland
Panuaty
Twentieth Century United
Chicago
Boston
New York
Lake Shore Road
Anglia
N. Y
Breck
Morton
W. FH
Clarkson
St ‘Louis
John 8 Betler
Buffalo
Showlider
Major Richardson
U.S. A
Spinners Aid Growers in Holding Cotton Crop
A North Carolina meeting of the Spin ners Association advisory board and industry leaders approved a resolution to support cotton growers in maintaining the crop until prices reflect production costs. The closed session in Charlotte drew about sixty mill men from the south and formed a new advisory board with members from Lincolnton Monroe Shelby and other towns. The session extended into the night with a weekly price schedule to follow.
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Charlotte
NM. C
South
J. A. Abernathy
Lincolnton
J. A. Abernethy
Eincointon
WC. Heath
Monroe
Miller
Shelby
N. C
A.C. Hutchinson
W. Te Love
Gastonia
Val Taylor
Uniontown
Ali
Leroy Springs
Lancaster
IW. Hinton
Wien’ Shoals
A. B. Bhene
Mount Holly
NX. c
No Beef Trust Exists Says President Swift
In a meeting of Swift and Co stockholders eastern capitalists attended. L P Swift declared there is no conspiracy to control livestock or meat prices. He said the packing industry faces severe competition and profits are lower than in many other businesses.
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Swift
Swift &Co
L. P. Swift
Chauncey Talks Modestly Of His Worth To New York
In a New York chamber of commerce meeting Senator Depew argued seniority governs Senate appointments. He acknowledged the need to wait for chairmanships and pledged to work for New York’s commercial, agricultural, industrial, and financial interests in his next term, viewing a special commission to safeguard the city’s interests.
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Chauncey
New York
York
New Fork
United States
Senate
Depew
Jay
New York Chamber'of Commerce
Judiciary Committee
Tay
Swift justice at work in Georgia theft case
In Thens Georgia on January 5 a Negro youth John Henry Redden stole a pistol and $6 from farmer W F Black. He was arrested at Ledbard Air Line depot, tried before Judge Foster for carrying concealed weapons and larceny, found guilty, and sentenced to one year in the chain gang. The stolen pistol and money were found on his person.
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Thens
John
Henry Redden
W. F. Black
Otelocsk
Chaingans
Ledbard Air Line
Foster
Cobb
Contract Talks With Bisd Hadherents Await Signoff At Meeting
Conference members kept silent on details but indicated a contract price schedule was largely agreed, though signatory power rested with directors. Plans to admit hosiery gamepinners were discussed, with membership possible later. The session, described as the largest held, attracted significant business talks. Also, the German steamer Koln arrived with the rescued crew from the British schooner Howard, near Newfoundland.
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Bisd
Bership
Howards
Baltimore
Koln
Langreuter
Bremen
Howard
Newfoundland
Port Arthur Fortifications and Conditions Report
Advices from Japanese sources describe chaotic Port Arthur as General Nogi and Stoessel move to fortify quickly after Russians are disposed of. Cement timbers and steel plates ready on Yalu and in Japan for transport. Japanese claim stronger defenses than before, expecting supplies for years and aim to deter siege. Russian estimates of Japanese casualties disputed by Russian officers.
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Eefoo
Port Arthur
Ogi
Stoessel
Nogi
Yalu
Japan
Russia
Cheetoo Tieo Tsiu
Shahshal
Wel-Hal-Wel
Tsintou
Qhefao
Cheefoo
Carlus
Shanghai
Jien Tsin
Cruigar Andromeda
Fusan
Mogi
Shushi Village
Plum Tree Cottage
Stoesel
General Steessel Faces Court Martial Over Port Arthur Surrender
The Russian general staff announces General Steessel will be court martialed for surrendering Port Arthur, a move met with fierce criticism amid debates on supply failures and alleged internal enemies. The bulletin includes Steessel’s appeal to the emperor and questions why a fortress facing blockade was inadequately fed and armed.
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St. Petersuurg
Steessel
Port Arthur
Stoesael
Russia
Novos Vremysa
Russ
Dangerguea
Fall of Port Arthur Destroyed 41s Mission Report
St Petersburg reports that Admiral Rozestvensky's flagship Einaz Scugaroff struck a rock and foundered. The second Pacific squadron is reportedly returning to European waters, with Port Arthur garrison surrender figures cited and a large number of troops and noncombatants handed over.
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Port Arthur
Aris
St. Petersburg
Paris
New York Herald
Adm Rojestvensky
Einaz Scugaroff
Rojestvensky
Tamatave
Asiana
Madagascar
St. aMrie
Kniaz Souvaroft
Annie
T. Ptersburg
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Arthur
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Port Arthur Tokio
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