Roosevelt Rides 98 Miles In One Day To White House
President Roosevelt rode 98 miles by horse from Warrenton to the White House, finishing after seventeen hours in sleet and cold. He explained the ride as proof that trained officers should meet physical tests, noting the day’s journey without visible fatigue. He traveled with Dr. Rixey, Dr. Grayeon, and Capt. Archibald Birt, with four horses used during the trek.
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Navy
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Roswell
Warranton
Virginia
Rixey
Caray Grayeon
Archibald Birt
Aqueduct Bridge
Potomac
Fairfax Court House
Warrenton
Jail fire kills two prisoners in Arkansas escape attempt
In Little Rock Arkansas on January 3 prisoners at Tillar jail tried to escape by setting the jail on fire. Grorren Lacey and Laasle Collins, jailed for minor charges, burned to death before help could arrive. Separately in Wanoke Wa on January 18, iron furnaces at the Vilaints Iron Ca Coke Company shut after 28 years of operation, blamed on general market weakness. Two workers were laid off as a result.
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Ark
St Tillar
Grorren Lacey
Laasle Collins
Wanoke Wa
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Vilaints Iron, Ca‘ and Coke Company
Bisset
Shively Wins Indiana Senate Nomination in Caucus
Former Congressman Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend was chosen by Democratic members of the Indiana legislature late after midnight to succeed James A. Hemenway in the U S Senate. Shively moved from a late-ballot rise to secure the nomination on the seventeenth ballot amid continued caucus balloting, succeeding John W Kern who led early. Shively has long been a Democratic leader in Indiana.
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Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Indiana
James A. Hemenwey
Unitedtates Senate
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Ballet
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Kern
Fire Kills Higgins Mother and Wounds In-Law in New Waten
A blaze at the residence of Samuel Higgins, railroad manager, kills his mother Mrs Moore and fatally injures his mother in law Mrs Corbin. Higgins, his wife Isabel, and his son Harold escape by leaping from a second story window. Higgins suffers bruises and broken legs. Corbin is gravely hurt. Fire attributed to an overheated furnace. damage estimated at 75900.
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New Waten
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Higgine
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Isaac N. Dann
Pensions Appropriation Set At 161 Million By Committee
Washington January 13 The appropriation bill for pensions totals 161 018 000, a reduction of over 2 million from last year s 168 053 000 The draft notes federal pension expenditures across the nation and records a proposal to consolidate eighteen pension agencies into a single Washington located office Congress has yet to approve the plan
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House Committee
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
House
Republic
Congress
Wealthy Wilmington man commits suicide at Lake Waccamaw
Short a wealthy Wilmington financier and Lake Waccamaw resident, shot himself at his home today. He was a director of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and of the Murchison National Bank. Meanwhile in Washington, a pension of 50 dollars monthly for Mrs Julian Coghlan widow of Rear Admiral Coghlan was approved by the House pensions committee.
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Lake Waccamaw
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Murchison National Bank I
Ara Coghlan
Washington
Julian Coghlan
Coghlan
Manila Bay
New York
House Committee On
Message of Roosevelt Attacked by Bacon in Senate
In Washington on January 13 the Senate debated congressional power to compel heads of executive departments to furnish information. Senator Bacon urged broad authority to call papers and reasons, while Senator Lodge and others defended presidential discretion. The exchange followed Bacon's demand and criticism of the President's Steel Corporation message. Continued on Page Toro.
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Steel Corporation
Georgia Brothers Fight to the Death in Winder Ga
In Winder Georgia on January 13 a tragic scene unfolds as Tom Evans a leading merchant kills his brother T H Evans with three pistol shots after a heated business dispute. Tom then dies from a hatchet blow, while T H Evans lies mortally wounded in bed, with doctors unsure of his survival. The case shocks local citizens and leaves two prominent families impacted by the deadly feud.
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Bold Robbers Under Arrest In Atlanta Hoard Robbery
Detectives Black and Bullard arrested Ford at Capitol Avenue and 169 Capitol Ave. John D Goble was identified at No 9 Fire Engine House on Central Avenue. They confessed to the January 4 highway robbery of Dr McRae at Capitol and Robards streets, stealing about $20, a check, and papers. Ford and Goble claimed they planned a New York style hold up but abandoned it after seeing cash. The Post Office also reports a fraud order against Dr W A Monnish and Mrs Monnish in Atlanta for immorality related mail fraud and blackmail schemes.
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John Corrigan
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Loday
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Mannian
Hannerman
Worth
Ioodwin
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Bma's College
Ashville
Tenn
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House of Representatives
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Clemency recommendation for Okla prisoners at Lansing
Governor Haskell proposes paroling about 250 Oklahoma convicts at Lansing whose terms are two thirds served or less than one year remain and who are under eighteen. The plan aims to free space at the Lansing facility and make room for others at McAlester temporary penitentiary.
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Oklahoma
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McAlester
Stevens to Head Colorado Southern Railroad President
In New Haven Connecticut January 13 a railway report indicates John Stevens vice president of the New York Wall Haven and Hertford Road is likely to become president of the Colorado and Southern railroad succeeding Frank Trumbull. Stevens joined the New Haven company in July 1908 from the Panama canals project.
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Colorado Southern
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John Stevens
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New York Wall Haven and Hertford Road
Colorado and Southern Railroad
Frank Trumbull
Cime
New Haven Company
Panama Canals
Another Wight Rider Trial Opens in Union City
January 13 report from Union City Tennessee states a new trial for WHI is likely to start next Monday after an agreement between Attorney General Caldwell and defense counsel. It notes plans to call one conspiracy case and that nine men indicted for non murder rioting will be released on bond, leaving eighteen murder-indicted defendants still in custody.
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Rankin
Ten Years In Penalty For King Sentence
Boston on January 4 Cardinto Flaylus King a former financial agent and newspaper publisher was sentenced by Judge Schofield to a prison term of ten to fourteen years at hard labor in Charlestown. He faced twenty seven counts of larceny and embezzlement for purportedly taking $22000 from customers with false pretenses. His wife and two children attended as he declared innocence and attacked Thomas W Lawson, saying he caused his ruin. King began the term immediately, with liabilities listed at nearly $298,000 and assets at about $313,000. He previously operated in Atlanta and later Boston before returning to surrender to police in June.
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King
Haston
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France
Tevon
Thomas W Lawson
Clir
Burton Named as Senator in Ohio Legislature
Theodore EB Burton of Cleveland was chosen by the Ohio legislature in joint session to succeed J B Forake as United States Senator. He thanked the body and urged party peace while warning that power and prestige should expand only with proper checks by Congress and the courts to preserve balance of authority.
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Ohio
Columbus
Theodore EB Burton
Cleveland
J B Forake
United States Senate
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Congress
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Imul Intain
Gov- Ahmet
Prohibition Bill Struggles Through Tennessee Assembly
Tennessee legislature battles over a proposed prohibition bill. Senate approval awaits Governor Patterson's expected veto, which may be overridden by a two-thirds majority. Debate includes stern opposition and calls for strong enforcement as the measure advances through the General Assembly despite uncertainty.
Georgia Weather Ahead Likely Rain Thursday and Friday
The forecast calls for rain across Georgia on Thursday with a warming trend into Friday. Coastal areas may see different conditions as east winds remain brisk.
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