Severe winter storm blankets Minnesota and Midwest
Reports from Minnesota to Nebraska describe a brutal blizzard with winds up to 40 miles per hour, heavy drifting snow, and widespread outages. Wires down, rail traffic impeded, and power and telegraph services disrupted across multiple states, including Iowa Wisconsin Kansas and Missouri, as bitter cold follows.
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Yipak
Mets Minn
Mirmiesota
Viort Ma
Leleereph
M Montini
Siah Raalrnagh
Jess Damian
Omaha
Mit
Yue c
Dary
Nebraska
Memphis
Westirn Union Telegraph Company
Texas
Lousiina
Des Moines
Iowa
Carr Opens Headquarters in Race for Senatorial Seat
Julian S. Carr of Durham arrives to take command of headquarters amid the lively race among Overman Crag and Wilson. Backers of the four candidates push various claims while strategists predict no deadlock and a possible early selection within several ballots. Also notes Vadimo Wu, wife of the former Chinese minister, visiting New Orleans and meeting with officials.
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Worth Carolina Ralagh
Julian S. Carr
Durham
Iis
Overman Crag
Wilson
Sax Ji
Carnegie Gift 10 Washington Library Dedication
The event marks the Washington dedication of a marble library building on Mount Vernon Square, funded by Andrew Carnegie. President Roosevelt and community leaders attend, praising the gift as a national benefit to education, self improvement, and civic culture, with remarks on libraries as foundations of learning.
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Wasungton
Washington
Nin
Lienca
Civic
Berry Wuet
Crermon & Wer
Emblucy
Themal
Mount Veron
Oc Stra
Wish
Sitterlee
Roosevelt
Mme
Eich
Themeelves
UD Heith
Ur Carnegie
Eise Cin
Mike Man Wise
United States
District of Columbia
Board of
Lbrazy Trustees
Noyes
Carnegie
Efe
Cirneglu
Sinta Cirneg
Washngton
Minnesota Governor VanSant Sworn In In 1907
Governor Samuel R. VanSant is sworn in by Chief Justice CM Start. He outlines opposition to railroad line combinations and expresses resolve to uphold state laws against corporate entanglements. He emphasizes enforcing police powers to prevent anti competitive schemes and protect public interests.
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St Paul
Mian Jangict
Samuel R. VanSant
Minnesota
VarSimt
Chorthorn Securities Company
Ovether
Chamberlain After Trusts Push for Tough Connecticut Laws
Connecticut Governor James Chamberlain urges strict corporate disclosure through sworn statements filed with the secretary of state. He says public access to unopposed information should be ensured and that no use of land or resources should be shielded from scrutiny except for cash related dealings. The aim is to curb combinations that seek unfair pricing for essential life necessities while supporting legitimate business to provide jobs.
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Ruth
Eilort
Isos
Nls
Erthera Securitia Company
Thi Mooi
State of Washington
Bac
Swt
Supreme Cow of the
United States
Ise
Gener Il Know
Supreme Court of
Connecticut
Radford
James
General Assembly Tofay
Chamberlin
Secretary of State
Blast Against Sweat Shops Strong Governor Push
Illinois Governor Satis Ti urges more factory and mercantile inspectors to enforce child labor laws and curb sweat shops. The measure boosts public confidence, supports due process, and seeks liberal funding from the assembly for the agency and its future work.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ted
Satis Ti
General Assembly
Alger Will Be Named Lansing Leader
Mid January 7 Buta Drinchis of the Michigan Legislature met at noon today. On February 4 the legislature will meet Senator R A Alger to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator James McMillan.
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Alger
Lansing
Buta Drinchis
R A Alger
James McMilian
Shively
United States
Bop Shieh
South Bend Attomants
Free libraries as public crucibles of democracy and equality
The article extols free libraries as pillars of democracy where even presidents share a common level with citizens. It cites Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie noting Carnegie’s recent allocations for library buildings and ongoing applications. Carnegie says libraries are funded by the people who tax themselves, not charity, and the dedication concluded with the library opening to the public.
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Lo _ sh
Tarse
Ciizen
Trug Smeérlean Neal
Theodore Roosevelt
Carnegie
New York
Curose
Countess Title Sold for Six Thousand Dollars in Oakland Court
An Italian nobleman attempted to transfer a young woman’s titled status in Oakland before Judge Ozing. The girl’s adoption by Countess Rusholl was renounced and the decree annulled. The exchange involved a purported heir becoming Countess through a 36 000 mark in gold.
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Oakland
Cal
Abuaedy
Judge Ozaing Court
Mins Bruton
Countess Rusholl
Henri Rusholl
Hising
Advertised for Husband and Secured Large Sums
Irene Mansell, accused of extensive nationwide schemes, advertised for a husband to obtain money through forged letters and purported combinations. Authorities say thousands of dollars were collected. Mansell confessed after being arrested today as federal officials link her to mail fraud operations.
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Irene Mansell
Franchises Tax Attack Prompts Governor Odell Plan Debate
Governor Odell charges current franchise tax is inequitable urging reform to balance burdens between capital and labor. he argues certain corporate and utility taxes overstep fairness, proposing amendments, and hints at taxing mortgage instruments and property transfers to bolster state revenue.
Delicate Beers Show Staged Craft in City Event
Readable fragments hint at a local beer event with names and places obscured. The ushort OCR lacks clear entities or outcomes but suggests a planned tasting or showcase in a city venue with participants and attendees.
Cole Candidate for Insurance Commissioner in Mississippi
State auditor WeoQ Cole is expected to seek the Mississippi insurance commissioner post as the department created last session moves to operation. He backs repeal of the valued policy law and replacement by a standard form plus a coinsurance clause, aiming to change existing laws. The Empire Building site deposit vaults of Title Guarantee and Trust Company are noted as secure, with advice to rent a box.
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Missisippi
Jakson Moss
Weoq Cole
Insurance Commissioner
Cole
Department of Insurance
Mississ Ppl
Mississippi
Title Guarantee and
Trust Company
Empire Building
Britain Leads Protests Over Dardanelles Passage
Nations including Great Britain protest the planned transit of four unarmed Russian destroyers through the Dardanelles into the Black Sea. Austria-Hungary and Italy may join in objection while Germany and France stay aloof. Germany adheres to longstanding policy of not embarrassing its ally Russia. France and Britain seek to constrain passage under commercial guise.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Black Sea
Rugsr
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Germany
France
Fane. Naturaly
Russia
Duty on Coal Discussed in Republican Leaders Conference
Washington January conference on coal duty involved Chairman Payne Representative Dalyell and Senator Aldrich with Lodge and Massachusetts members proposing bills to suspend the duty for varying periods. The conference declined to discuss the subject in detail amid considerable pressure for action.
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Washington
Payne
Representative Dalyell
Aldrich
Lodge
Massachusetts
Possible Senate compromise on territorial split stalls debate
Washington January 7 reports a tentative Senate talk of a compromise on a territorial dispute. The plan would create two states from the region: one combining Oklahoma and Indian Territory, the other including New Mexico and Arizona. Senators on both sides rejected the proposal, but some saw it as a feasible way to end the lengthy debate that is expected to consume much of the session.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Mexico
Arizona
Plan to Increase Standing Army in Statehood Debate
Washington January 7 Senate discussion on reorganization of the inflitim and the statehood bill. Mallory of Florida opposes a reserve force as infringing state rights and enlarging the standing army by a hundred thousand. Beveridge and others briefed on Oklahoma and New Mexico statehood resolutions while questions on Indian land and marital lines arise amid a broader Senate agenda. The House session was brief. Hawaii bonds redemption bill passed and Standard silver coin exchange provisions set for consideration tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Mr Mallory
Florida
Mallory
Messrs Filiman
Warren Portker Spooner
Oklahoma
Liltman
Beveridge
Nelson
Minnesota
House
United States
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Mr. Carnegie
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Wille
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Iewummind
Ilotha
Sar Ings Bant
Friternu Orners
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Mililig Committee
Ee Reig
Britain
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Tichenor
Sherrausee Medicine Co
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Hunnicutt
Bellingrath Co
Atlanta
Piedmont
Carnegie Library
Hebrew Temple
the Majestic
Farbinger
Athletic Club
Century
Prudential Office
Equitable Office
Austell
Inman
St Joseph’s Infirmary
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Coutherh Express
Canada
Havana
Cubs
Southern Express Company
Sausasean Express Company
Expres
F. Tackson Wise
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Hickory
Sun Bonard Tawson
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