Platt Dropped From New York Big Four For Chicago
New York report on the state Republican cues showing Senator Thomas C. Platt excluded from the Big Four to be sent to Chicago. Senator Depew may also be left outside the breastworks as control shifts toward Hughes supporters and leaders like Root Cortelyou Black Low and Odell be considered for at large posts.
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New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Chicago
Depew
Senator Platt
Warner Miller
Frank
Miller
Hiscock
Root
Cortelyou
Black
Woodruff
State Committee
Hughes
Cortelycu
Schurman
Cornell University
Meyor Seth Low
Odell
Old Ironsides survivor Moses D. Webber dies at 88
Salem Mass February 1 Moses D Webber of Salem oldest survivor of the Constitution crew is 88 today Born in Boston he began at sea at 12 and joined the navy in 1835 He served on the Constitution during Mediterranean cruises and witnessed the ship’s original forty four gun battery
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Salem
Mass
Moses D. Webber
Constitution
Boston
Navy
Four Die In Kansas City Rooming-House Fire
A natural gas explosion in a three story rooming house on Wyandotte Street Kansas City Missouri today killed five and burned four others. Victims included Mrs Jennie Bert Mabel Ke Porter Nina Graves and Peter Rooney and Charles Johnson all residents. Mrs Bert died trying to rouse others as smoke and flames filled hallways and exits were closed before firefighters arrived.
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Kansas City
Wyanedotte Street
Jennie Bert
Mabel KE. Porter
Nina Graves
Peter Rooney
Charles Johnson
Bert
West Virginia Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday
Fair weather returns Sunday for West Virginia with snow in the mountains and a colder blunt wind from the west. Monday brings continued fair conditions and slightly milder cold.
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West Virginia
Bryan speaks at Dover endorses Roosevelt reforms
William J. Bryan arrived from Wilmington to address a mass meeting in the Dover opera house. He praised President Roosevelt as an honest reformer and vowed to provide principles for the nation, then departed for Philadelphia for a testimonial dinner in honor of Pennsylvania state treasurer William H. Berry.
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Dover
Del
William J. Bryan
Wilmington
Opera House
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Philadelphia
William H. Berry
Pennsylvania
Heavy Snow Delays Rail Traffic in Allegheny Region
Huntington West Virginia February 1 heavy snow blanketing the Alleghenies for hours last night and today causes rail traffic to slow to a crawl. In many places the snow is three feet deep hindering travel and operations.
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Huntington
W. Va
Alleghenies
Stock Market Outlook From 1907 Panic Impact
Henry Clews argues easy money supports stock values amid mixed signals. He notes rising bank reserves, weaker loan demand, and cheaper credit boosting bonds and preferred stocks while rail earnings falter. He expects a gradual readjustment with potential early improvement if crops and elections favor stability.
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Railroad and Industria Corporation
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Carenegie
Varus
United States
Aken
Ocal
New York
Oaigh
Mans
Destructive cyclone devastates Wesson area
A cyclone near Wesson Mississippi killed eight and injured four with about 100 more affected. Debris damaged or destroyed cabins and scattering churches, cotton gins, and stores. Damage estimated from 300000 to possibly 500000 dollars.
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Wesson
Miss
Here
Detroit Bonds Defaulted. RR Placed Under Receivers
Detroit, Feb 1 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad went into receivership at the request of Knickerbocker Trust Co New York alleging default on 17 million dollars of outstanding bonds District Judge Swi appointed George K Lowell vice president and general manager and Benjamin F Warren Detroit attorney as receivers
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Detroit, Mich
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
Swi
Federal Court
George K. Lowell
Benjamin F. Warren
Detroit
Welcome American Fleet at Puntas Arenas Harbor
The American battleship steered into Puntas Arenas harbor on Feb 1 and anchored at 12 50 p m. Citizens from the town and Chillan representatives awaited the visitors on deck as the Chillan cruiser Chalcabuca lay at anchor nearby in the harbor.
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Puntas Arenas
Strait of Magellan
Puntas Arenas Harbor
Republic
Chalcabuca
Fears For Safety Of Steamship Bluefields
Philadelphia observers report fears for the Bluefields overdue after leaving Jacksonville January 21 under Captain Wiggins with a crew of 195. The ship was due in Philadelphia three days after departure and had not arrived after more than eight days, prompting safety concerns.
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Bluefields
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Wiggins
Prince Manuel Wounded as Royal Carriage Attacked
Reported shooting during a royal carriage journey left Prince Manuel slightly wounded after assassins fired carbines. King killed with head and chest wounds. crown prince died en route to hospital. Queen Amelie, in the carriage, shielded a companion and escaped unharmed.
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Amelie
Assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince at Lisbon
Lisbon dispatch reports King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis Philippe assassinated in a royal carriage near Praca de Commer Vie, after return from Villas Vieja. Three attackers killed by guards. Queen Amelie unhurt. Prince Manuel wounded. confusion and rapid fire described.
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Lisbon
Porugal
Carlos
Louis Philippe
Villas Vieja
Praca de Commer Vie
Manuel
Amelie
Prines
Wood to Leave Philippines for European Leave
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood will end his command in the Philippines on February 1 and take months of rest in Europe before resuming duty. He may become chief of staff or command the eastern department, with army officials noting his seniority and close ties to the president and secretary of war.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Philippines
United States
Europe
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
J. Franklin Dell
Bell
Young
Chi Yee
Ates
Ell
Henry ©. Corbin
St. Louis
Arthur MacArthur
Corbin
Taft
Wood
Army
War Department
Fred C. Ainsworth
Secretary of War
Asvistanul Secretary of War
Home Bank Fails to Open Under Run in Brooklyn
The Home Bank of Brooklyn, a state institution with $100,000 capital and $53,670 in surplus and profits, did not open for business today after a run began yesterday. The closure is stated not to affect the national institution in Brooklyn.
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New York
Home Bank of
Brooklyn
Thaw Is Placed In Mattewan Asylum After Not Guilty Verdict
Harry K Thaw, adjudged not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford White murder case, was ordered confined as a dangerous lunatic at Mattewan State Hospital. He left the Tombs for the asylum with his wife and brother, expressing belief he is sane but must await release proofs. The court verdict sparked hours of cheering in the courtroom.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry Kendal
State Hospital
Mattewan
White-Bedaell
Hudson River
Thaw
Métewan
Mitewan Thaw
Associated Pres
Grand Central Station
Josiah Thaw
Russell Peabody
Daniel O'Reilly
Mattewin
Littleton
Senator Davis Hosts Dinner for Railroad President
Washington February 1 ex Senator J Davis of West Virginia hosted a dinner at Senator Elkins home in honor of Oscar N Murray president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Guests included ICC Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Cockrell Erie President Underwood Pennsylvania VP Pugh James E Speyer and Pittsburg and Lake Erie VP Schoonmaker.
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Washington
Oscar N. Murray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
J. Davis
West Virginia
Elkins
Senator Davis
Knapp
Cockrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Underwood
Erie Railroad
Pugh
Pennsylvania
James E. Speyer
New York City
Schoonmaker
The
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Witness Testimony in Charleston Impeachment Case
Charleston witnesses testifies in the impeachment of Judge John S. McDonald president of the county court. Witness Laurence of Walker Lawrence Co testifies the firm paid the judge nearly twelve thousand dollars for influence in granting salvery licenses to named persons.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. C. Laurence
Walker, Lawrence & Co
John S. McDonald
Lawrence
Blue Ribbon Extracts Reach Ten Years of Popularity
Ten years of sales growth establish Blue Ribbon Extracts as the leading brand, outselling all competitors and marking a decade of market dominance.
Distilled Water Sold at All Hours by Local Store
Pure PALATA BLE Distilled Water bottled by Bluefield Bottling Co. offered at company price. Customer can order any quantity with consistent in stock supply. Reynolds at Altwood Hotel available for orders.
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Bluefield Bottling Co
Full Course Dinner at Windsor Hotel Daily
An advertisement notes a full course dinner served from 1 to 3 pm daily at the Windsor Hotel for 50 cents. It also lists J M Echols as an insurance agent offering fire health and life coverage and invites readers to drop a card for personalized service.
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Windsor Hotel
J. M. Echols
Thornton Ildg
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