President faces Senate wrangle over Foraker resolution
Washington reports President Roosevelt drives to sway the Senate toward acquittal on the Browneville case while defending his dismissal of hundred Negro soldiers. Senators Hopkins Hansbrough Burkett and Hemenway pledge support to Lodge plan, which shifts to a fact finding inquiry to avoid ruling on presidential power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Foraker
Twenty Fifth Infantry
Hopkins
Hansbrough
Burkett
Hemenway
Lodge
Poraker
Senate Debates Roosevelt Dismissal of Troops
In Washington the senate continued to debate President Roosevelt's dismissal of the troops. Senator Lodge proposed an investigation of the Brownsville affray while endorsing presidential authority. Senator Foraker opposed and spoke long. Earlier, Senator Gearin argued for opening negotiations with Japan to revise the treaty, as galleries filled and attention remained high.
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Washington
Jan. R
Roosevelt
Senate
Senator Lodge
Brownsville
Lodge
Foraker
Gearin
Japan
Runaway Team Kills Baby at First Avenue Crossing
A driverless heavy truck dash into a crowd on First Avenue at night killing a sixteen month old boy Sidney Klapper and injuring his mother Minnie Klapper and three other children. Millie survived. The scene involved Minnie and her four other kids, Frank aged three and Frederick aged seven, with Harry and Millie present. Mrs Klapper attempted to pull the children to safety as the team veered into the street.
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New York
First Avenue
Minnie Klapper
Sidney
Harry
Millie
Frank Sohn
Frederick Leachman
Driver Arrested After Tragedy In Street Crowd
Three children were trampled as police stopped the crowd and arrested driver Alexsander Tageert. He faced homicide charges after being dragged by a threatening crowd to a police station while his horses remained in the street.
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Alexsander Tageert
Chinese boycott in China confirmed by Canton consul
The state department was informed that anti American boycotts have renewed in China. American Consul Pereholtz at Canton cabled confirmation of the report.
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Washington, Jan
State Department
China
Pereholtz
Canton
House Advances Judicial Review Of Fraud Orders
The House passed a bill to provide judicial review of post office fraud orders excluding persons from using mail facilities. Debate featured Rep Crumpacker linking the orders to police power and Rep Mann arguing the measure is defective and too lenient toward doubtful business schemes.
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Washington
Jan
House
United States
Cynmpacker
Ind
Overstreet
Datwell
L A
Littlefield
Perkine
Payne
Mann
Crumpacker
Crainpacker
Congress
Biblic
Firefighter Rescued From Debris After Roosevelt Street Fire
New York reports firefighter John Seufert survived a entangling collapse at Hills Paper warehouse on Roosevelt Street. Rescuers reached him by a tube amid debris after nearly twenty four hours, Seufert conscious and weak with a broken right leg. Fireman Campbell and Lennon bodies were recovered. Lennon was instantly killed.
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New York
John Seufert
Roosevelt Street
Hills
Senfery
Seufert
Campbell
Lennon
Thomas Lennon
Oufert
Fuel Shortage Complaints Rise in Northwest Area
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports growing fuel shortages in the Northwest, especially North Dakota. Great Northern officials say Mohall received more fuel last Friday and shipments continue as traffic stalls from heavy snows and low temperatures. Calvin reports no fuel on hand endangering farmers. sixty farmers come to town for relief. Minnesota agricultural groups convene in the Twin Cities for meetings this week.
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Washington
Jan
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
North Dakota
Great Northern Railroad
President Hill
Mohall
N. D
Calvin
Market Quotations Wheat Prices On Track Record
Minneapolis January 7 market report shows Wheat May at 714c and July at 76 3/4c. Copper track quotes list No 1 hard at 78 1/2c No 1 Northern at 77 1/2c No 2 Northern at 75 3/4c and No 3 Northern at 71 1/2c.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax price quotes steady in Duluth market
In Duluth on January 7, wheat prices show No 1 hard at 77 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 76 5/6, No 2 Northern 74 5/6, with May at 77 3/4 and July at 78 1/2 cents. Flax prices arrive and are steady in store with Jan at 1.19 dollars, May at 1.22 dollars, and December at 1.20 dollars.
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Duluth
Four Hurt and One Dead in New York Florist Rampage
In New York a florist and his fiancee attacked Lena Weidman in her West Eighty Second Street apartment. Weidman was killed, Pauline Rates was fatally wounded, George Fallon wounded, and Fred Braman cut. Fallon charged with murder as rates and Braman recover. Weidman’s death followed a struggle after she claimed Fallon forced a kiss.
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New York
Lena Weidman
Fred Braman
Miss Rates
Fallon
Strike Ends After Agreement With Southern Pacific Firemen
Railroad officials and unions announce a formal end to the strike on the Southern Pacific firemen. An arbitration board will decide whether the railroad violated its contract when signing a May 1 1896 agreement with engineers. Striking workers return to jobs, with seniority to be settled at a later Engineers meeting in Houston.
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Southern Pacific
Thornwell Far
W. G. van Vieck
Harriman Roads
Atrikea
W. H. Wills
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Southern Pacific Railroad
Company Hall
General Board of Adjustment
Southern G Pacific Railroad
Atlantic System
Board of Arbitration
Banker's shooting shocks Meeteese in Wyoming feud
W Deans Hayes a prominent Big Horn county banker was shot in his Meeteese bank by W L Simpson a leading attorney after an alleged drinking bout. Hayes wounded seriously behind the railing and nose but may recover. Simpson a former Democratic county attorney candidate had edged toward the Republican camp. Feud details unavailable.
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Cheyenne
Wro
W.dean Hayes
Big Horn County
Meeteese
W. L. Simpson
Simpson
Hayes
Masked shooter hits Mollie Thorson in Erhard
Deputy Olson searches near Erhard twelve miles north of Fergus Falls after Mollie Thorson reports a man in a white sheet and mask entered her home and fired four shots a bullet struck her arm while two missed. The assailant fled after the attack.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Olson
Erhard
Here
Mollie Thorson
Triple Tragedy in Seattle Night Shooting
In Seattle on January 8 E. H. Tuger was killed by Captain Emmons a cigar stand owner and Andy Russell of Russell's saloon was fatally wounded as he fled. Emmons then killed himself in the saloon by shooting in the head.
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Seattle
Wash
E. H. Turger
Emmons
Andy Russell
Russell
Turner
Japs Coming From Mexico Reported for U S Arrival
Washington reports a prospective influx of about 2182 Japanese from Mexico into the United States. Some have arrived at Mazatlan and El Paso en route to the border. If found sound, they may enter the United States. Emigration to Hawaii in the prior 18 months totaled 16749.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Mexico
Mazatlan
Mex
Japan
Mexican
el Paso
Boundry
Hawaiian Islands
Harriman Traffic Deals Face Interstate Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission will open a session centered on Harriman traffic practices. Subpoenas target Julius Kruischmitt and J C Stubbs, with J T Harahan from the Illinois Central expected to testify. Witnesses defend a $2 per car livestock charge to Union Stock Yards Chicago.
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Chicago
E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Julius Kruischmitt
Harriman
J. C. Stubbs
Harriman Lines
J. T. Harahan
Sinois Central
Union
Wisconsin Inauguration Begins With Oaths At Capitol
Madison Wisconsin January 8 Governor James Q Davidson and state officers elect were sworn in by Chief Justice Cassaday with Supreme Court Justice elect William H Timlin. Inaugural ball canceled after many years receptions held in departments afternoon and Governor and Mrs Davidson hosted an evening reception at the executive mansion.
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Madison
Wis
James Q. Davidson
Cassaday
Supreme Court
William H. Timlin
Ponce Sails On Dec 26. Vessel Overdue After Search
New York reports the steam ship Ponce from Ponce Puerto Rico and its voyage to New York should have taken six days. A week overdue, the vessel remains missing as three revenue cutters search the seas for clues or survivors.
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New York
Ponce
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
P. R
Revenue
Gans Britt Set Title Bout at Tonopah for 25000 Purse
Agents sign for a finish fight between Joe Gans and James Britt to be held in Tonopah Nevada on March 17 with a 25000 purse. Both boxers will weigh 133 pounds two hours before the bout and the purse will be split 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. The event promises a decisive match between two recognized fighters.
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San Francisco
Joe Gans
James Britt
Tonopah
Nev
Coronal Knowles Arrested After Macklin Shooting At Fort Reno
At Fort Reno Oklahoma Corporal Knowles of the Twenty fifth infantry colored was arrested on murder charges for shooting Captain Edgar B Macklin on December twenty first. A bloodstained khaki jacket linked to Knowles led to the arrest and a wrist wound consistent with the same bullet. Additional arrests expected as authorities verify details.
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Fort Reno
Okla
Corporal Knowles
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Edgar B. Macklin
Knowles
Macklin
Penrose
United States
Lowe
Brownsville
Fort Washikee
Wyo
Southbound SP engine blows up near Curry killing two men
In Corsicana Texas on January 8 a Southern Pacific engine No. 443 on the Houston and Texas Central road exploded at Curry, instantly killing fireman Garling House and engineer Walter Habertin.
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Corsicana
Tex
Southern Pacific
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Curry
Here
Garlinghouse
Walter Habertin
Washington Man Dies After Postal Fraud Conviction
Washington resident Samuel A. Groff sixty a former convict connected to the Groff letter box fastener scheme is found dead at home. He had served three years for complicity in postal frauds and was released last September. In 1963 Groff and brothers Diller B Groff and August W Machen were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government over the same matter. Authorities cite melancholia as the cause of death. Dayton Ohio reported a separate shooting in which Richard McCann of Troy killed Mrs Sarah Graff and then wounded himself, with doctors stating he is expected to survive.
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Orizaba
Vera Cruz
Chapulotepec Palace
Republic
Diaz
Corral
Department of the Interior
Rio Blanco Mills
Washington
Jan
Samuel A. Groff
Monndville
W. Va
Groff
Diller B. Groff
August W. Machen
Dayton, O
Richard McCann
Troy
Sarah Graff
Wyoming Governor Bryant B Brooks Begins Second Term
Governor Bryant B Brooks of Wyoming is inaugurated for a second term on Monday. Richard Croker denies rumors of a U S return. E H Harriman says he is not seriously ill after a recent operation. The American Nations Red Cross couch subscriptions aid famine relief in China.
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Bryant B. Brooks
Wyoming
Er. H. Harriman
Alihowgh
Ped Cross
Inquest Reveals Watch Regulation Violations in Terra Cotta Wreck
Testimony at the coroner's inquest into the Terra Cotta wreck shows Baltimore and Ohio crews ignored standard clocks in Baltimore Cumberland and Washington. Conductor Hoffmier claims watches misled train 2120. Superintendent Kalloway calls rule breaches a grave mistake. Engineer Hilderbrand says he missed a signal at Takoma Park due to assuming the station was dead.
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Washington
Jan
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Cumberland
Hoffmier
Kalloway
Hilderbrand
Takoma Park
Cortelsou Steps Out As Republican Chair
Washington reports George B Cortelson has announced retirement as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Harry S New, vice chairman, will become acting chairman. Long contemplated resignation had been delayed to allow unsettled political matters to be resolved.
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Washington
George B. Cortelson
Republican National Committee
Harry S. New
Cortelyou
Indianapolis
Rockefeller to endow Chicago professors pension fund
University of Chicago trustees announced John D Rockefeller will donate about 3 million dollars to establish a pension fund for superannuated professors. The plan would use a sliding scale based on professor salaries. The exclusion from Carnegie's 10 thousand dollar pension fund is cited as a motive.
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Chicago, Jan
University of Chicago
John JD. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Rockefeller
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