Battleships return as world cruise ends
Sunday report highlights include sixteen battleships arriving home from a world cruise. Roosevelt rebuts Senate on secret service. Sprague dies in Pasadena. Isham Randolph predicts Panama Canal completion by Jan 1, 1914. Riots mar South Omaha Greek migrant protest. Finland dissolves diet. Taft and Roosevelts public events noted. Gang of items cover politics, law, finance, and crime across the nation with court decisions and notable deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Secret Service
Otho S. A. Sprague
Sprague, Warner & Co
Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Isham Randolph
Panama Canal
Taft
South Omaha
Neb
Nicholas
Russia
Joe Madden
Oakland
Tom Hayward
Washington
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Nubins of News fire losses at resorts and stores
Sesota Wells, a summer resort near Kelly Mississippi, was destroyed by fire. Losses top $220,000 from a blaze in Charlottesville Virginia affecting the Charlottesville Hardware Company, Gilmore Furniture Company, J. B. and W. H. Wood clothiers, and James T E Waddell, a shoe dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesota Wells
Kelly, Miss
Charlottesville
Charlottesville Hardware Company
Gilmore Furniture Company
J. B
W. H. Wood
Epoch-Making Grui se Ends with Navy Fleet Homecoming
Roosevelt as Commander in Chief welcomes Admiral Sperry's squadron to Old Point Comfort Virginia after a 45,000 mile world cruise. Twenty eight bands play the Star Spangled Banner as forty two ships pass in review, while crowds and dignitaries aboard the Mayflower salute the President. The Connecticut leads the fleet with 420,490 tons of displacement across twenty battleships and five cruisers in the escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy
Admiral Sperry
Old Point Comfort
Stampton Roads
Virginia Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton Roads
Connecticut
Washington
Trampton
Sperry
Jackies
Thrampton Roads
Louisiana
Georgia
Wisconsin
Monroe
United States launched first steel steamer for lake traffic
The United States, steel steamer built by Manitowoc Dry Dock Co for Indiana Transportation, was launched amid cheers of 10,000 and Washington's Birthday observances. Miss Blanche Boehm of St Louis christened the vessel with a champagne bottle. President Spiro presented her engagement ring as the ceremony opened. A banquet followed with Charles E. Kramer of Chicago as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Boehm
Ste
United States
Manitowoc Dry Dock Company
Manitowoc
Indiana Transportation Company
Washington
Miss Blanche Boehm
St. Louis
Prosecution for Booth and Co in Chicago case
Creditors' attorney hints at prosecutions for misrepresentation in a $1,300,000 debt crisis involving A. Looth and Co. The lawyer says high level figures likely to be charged, potentially under false representations statutes, with up to fourteen years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Looth & Co
Chicago
O. Levinson
Madden Indicted in Chicago Labor Case
Grand jury returns true bills against Martin B Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M J Boyle business agent of the Technical Workers Union Expies issued for their arrest bonds set at 5000 dollars Each man faces two indictments one alleging conspiracy against contractors and the other extorting money from ILDP Nelson of the Nelson Piano Company for calling off a striker and from Joseph Klicka for similar acts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Martin B. Madden
Associated Building Trades of Chicago
M. J. Boyle
Technical Workers’ Union
Cook County
Henry V. Freeman
ILDP
Nelson
Nelson Piano Company
Joseph Klicka
Woolley quits Prohibitionists in Omaha
John G. Woolley, once the Prohibition party's 1900 presidential candidate, announced in Omaha that he is no longer connected with the party. He will work for the cause in another party, saying the Prohibition movement fulfilled its aim by turning the liquor question into a national issue and its usefulness has ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
John G. Woolley
Omaha
Johns Hopkins Marks 323rd Birthday Celebrations
Johns Hopkins University held commemoration exercises in McCoy Hall Baltimore noting the institution’s 33 years since founding. Dr William H Welch announced Henry Phipps gift to the Johns Hopkins hospital psychiatric clinic exceeded 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
McCoy
Baltimore
William H. Welch
Henry Phipps
New York
Johns Slopkins Hospital
Divorce Decree Awarded Mrs Lemp in St Louis Case
Mrs Lemp was granted a divorce from William J. Lemp Jr by Judge George Hitchcock in St Louis. The decree includes alimony of 6000 dollars yearly and custody of their son. The trial lasted over a week with desertion cited as the sole recognized ground by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lemp, Jr
George Hitchcock
St. Louis
Hitchcock
Indian Attacks at Union Station In Cincinnati
An unidentified Wyoming Indian wounded and killed several bystanders at Cincinnati Union station while with three Sioux chiefs returning from Washington. He fatally stabbed Mrs. Anna Devord of Huntington and Max Meyers of Cincinnati, gravely wounded Joseph W. Gordon, after a warlike assault as passengers disembarked. The Sioux peers did not intervene.
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Red
Washington
Rens Amendk
Union Station
Cincinnati
Anna Devord
Huntington
W. Va
Max Meyers
Joseph W. Gordon
Cambridge
Kansas
Meyers
Gordon
Profit Under Two Cent Fare Shows Mixed Rail Gains
State rail commission reports 1908 passenger earnings on Missouri lines with minor lines rising under the two cent fare. Some trunk lines show losses while others gain, notably Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific, and others reflecting profit potential under the 2 cent fare law, according to Commissioner John A. Knott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Railway Commission
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Kansas and
Texas
Iron Mountain
Wabash
Frisco
Burlington
John A. Knott
Cat Saves Money for Owner at Toledo Station
At the Toledo Interurban station two armed men entered seeking cash. One held the employee at bay while the other grabbed the register and fled, but a large black cat knocked the thief over, spilling bills. The robbers escaped with the money and were scared off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
QOS BENDS and Sports News Briefs From the Era
Edward Lewee, ex shortstop for Buffalo and Milwaukee, likely to manage Milwaukee. Texas Legislature committee to report a racing commission bill. Minnesota bowling tourney grows into International Bowling Association, 70 teams, starts Feb 11 in St Paul. H L Williams hired as Minnesota football coach for next year. Keel sets mile ice record at Ottawa 2 11 4 and other times noted.
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Texas
Minnesota State Bowling Association
International Bowling Association
St. Paul
H. L. Williams
University of Minnesota
Board of Athletic Control
Ke Eel
Ottawa
Ont
Bloodshed and Riots Mark War on Greeks in Omaha
In South Omaha a Greek settlement suffered extensive arson and destruction as hundreds clashed with locals. Three shot and many injured amid mobs, police fights, and widespread property damage across 2h and Q streets and nearby blocks. Police and sheriff deputies reinforced, saloons ordered closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Neb
Crond
Q Street
Frank Sweeney
Joseph Gamble
Fred
24Th
Demos Bros
Mary Demos
Briggs
Brailey
Mod
Dionisios Catapxxtis
Fames
Charles Estroy
26Th
N Streets
24Th Street
North 24Th Street
Noalice
Trade trends show growing use of money and improving trade
The report notes higher payments through banks, better trade, and calmer markets despite stormy weather causing temporary delays. It cites progress in cost concessions for iron and steel, anticipated large construction and equipment contracts, and encouraging gains in building, woodworking, and timber. Wholesale markets attract more visiting buyers, with stronger orders in dry goods, millinery, footwear, and food. Failures in Chicago district drop from last week and prior years.
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Chicago
Dun
Weekly Review of Trade
Trade and Industry Reports Mixed Amid Storm Delays
Bradstreet's notes irregular trade and industry, weather disruptions, and talk of price adjustments as manufacturers offer concessions to win business. Overall business volume trails expectations while output remains uneven. Weekly business failures reach 282, compared with 211 prior week and 186 in 1906, with Canadian failures at 58 versus 29 last week and 44 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains Across Cities
Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices vary by city with ranges noted. No. 2 wheat in the 1.19 to 1.25 range, corn No. 2 around 1.17 to 1.21, rye No. 2 near 1.13 to 1.19, and butter creamery around 27 to 29 cents per pound. Major markets include Indianapolis Cincinnati Milwaukee Buffalo New York and St Louis.
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Poole
Besbel
Ste
Indianapolis
Louis Atthe
Howe
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Forthern
ST. New York
Pillsbury-Washburn Mills reorganization plans announced
Creditor committee reveals plans for restructuring Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company limited. Boston wool buyers move into Montana fields, seen as counter to wool storage aims. United States Steel reports last quarter earnings of 25,225,285 with lower annual earnings planned. Minnesota agriculture committees debate cattle tuberculosis tuberculin tests with mixed testimony from cattle owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company, Limited
Boston Wool Burers
Montana
United States Steel Corporation
Minnesoa
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Sherman & Hand, Publishers
Michigan
Bessemer
Cheyenne
Nletty Green
Sylvia
J. J. Astor
Anderson
Standard Oil
Perley W. Powers
W. C. Boak Fenner
Bishop Neely
United States Supreme Court
Hammond Packing Company
Myron ‘I. Herrick
Treasury
Pressed Steel Car Company
Lake Michigan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tenn
Coopers
Carmack
TSS
Franklin MacVeagh
National House of Representatives
National Tariff Commission
J. W. van Cleave
Abner Smith
G. F. Sorrow
Supreme Court
Cleland
Olson
Carroll D. Wright
Clark College
Algonquian Club
Ida Cooper
Nubbins
President’s
Chicago Examiner
Prosecuton
Booth & CO
Madden
Woolley
QOS
Edward Lewee
Buffalo
Trade and Industry
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