Bryan makes whirlwind tour of New Jersey
New Jersey Politicians weigh Bryan visit as he campaigns in Jersey City Patterson Newark and nearby towns for the presidential nomination. The Nebraskan faces a split Democratic base with Woodrow Wilson seen as potential alternative and Cleveland urged as a possible convention delegate influencer.
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Bryan
New Jersey
New York
William J. Bryan
Jersey City
Patterson
Newark
Denver
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Princeton University
Cleveland
Oranges Offered at 30 Cents Per Dozen at Altamont Hotel
L B Reynolds announces sixteen boxes of Florida and California oranges offered at 30 cents per dozen for the balance of the week. The offer, from Altamont Hotel, emphasizes this is a rare chance to buy this grade at the stated price.
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Florida
California
L. B. Reynolds
Altamont Hotel
New Jersey Republicans Debate Wilson Nomination Plan
The piece notes Woodrow Wilson's possible presidential nomination plan facing New Jersey support. Bryan's out of state trip could influence sentiment as delegates weigh instruction decisions amid party divisions and a potential nomination contest.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Hardwood Manufacturers Meet For Annual Convention In Cincinnati
The National Hardwood Manufacturers Association opened its two day convention in Cincinnati with delegates from Michigan Illinois Indiana Ohio Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee and others. The trade is described as very unsatisfactory and plans to improve conditions will be discussed along with other important topics.
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Cincinnati
National Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Louisiana
Texas
Arkan
Tennessee
Georgia Democrats meet to set summer primaries
Members of Georgia's Democratic executive committee gathered at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta to arrange the summer primary. Chair A. L. Miller led the session to nominate state officers and choose a successor to Senator Clay. An early primary may be called to allow the state convention to select delegates for the national convention.
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Atlanta
State Democratic Executive Committee of
Georgia
Piedmont
A. L. Miller
Macon
Clay
Plans for bettering New York militia at annual convention
Albany February 6. The National Guard Association of New York opens its annual convention at the capitol to discuss improving militia organization and efficiency and to review compliance with the Dick law. Local organizations from across the state are represented.
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National Guard Association of State of New York
Albany
N. Y
National Guard Association of
State of
New York
Capitol
Case of Frank Gauthorn Postponed One Week
Roanoke Va Feb 6 Special The case of Frank Cauthorn slayer of Mrs Ada Jones was postponed to Feb 18 in Christiansburg circuit court. Cauthorn lacking counsel asked none but Judge Moffett appointed defenders with time to prepare. Insanity is the expected defense. The 23 year old shot Mrs Jones two weeks ago after she wed another man and surrendered to avoid lynching.
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Roanoke
Frank Cauthorn
Ada Jones
Christiansburg
West Virginia Weekend Forecast
Generally fair conditions expected in West Virginia on Friday and Saturday. Light winds and pleasant temperatures with no significant precipitation forecast in the two day span.
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West Virginia
No Truth in Report About Pacific Squadron Increase
London February 6 The Associated Press declares there is absolutely no truth in the report that the British squadron in the Pacific is to be materially increased.
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London
Associated Press
Pacific
Fire damages Racine Clubrooms injuring five firemen
Five firemen were injured and property loss estimated at 120000 dollars after a blaze swept the clubrooms of the Racine Club in Racine Wisconsin on February 6. The article notes the incident and the large damage but provides no further details on causes or casualties beyond the injuries.
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Racine, Wis
Racine Club
Prohibition groups urge dry district liquor protections
Washington February 6 Representatives from the Prohibition party Anti-Saloon League Woman's Christian Temperance Union the Presbyterian Church and other Christian groups urged the house judiciary committee to report favorably on bills to shield dry local option districts from intrastate and interstate liquor shipments Representative Bartholdt for the German American Alliance argued against the measures citing alleged failures of prohibition in Maine Kansas and Iowa.
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Washington
Prohibition Party
The
Anti-Saloon League
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church
House Committee On Judiciary
Bartholdt
Missouri
Prohibition Amendment Moves Forward in Senate Race
Charleston West Virginia February 6 special the prohibition amendment bill from the house is now before the senate judiciary committee with hopes of a Monday report. new recruits for the temperance lobby arrive by every train as the fight in the senate could turn sensational. judge sanders and delegate dillard are noted, while salaries for lieutenant governor and stenographers provoke jokes. Mercer county backing for the amendment shows broad support.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
Committee On
Judiciary
Dawson Root
Branch
Kidd
Tragedy at General Store Ends in Violence and Death
A violent clash at a general store left two clerks injured as a father restrained his son during a severe quarrel that erupted nights earlier. A judge, chosen for burial in a $1500 casket ordered from Louisville, was reportedly connected to the case.
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Judge
Louisville
Two Conventions Duel For Control In Florida Hall
In St Augustine on February 6 two Florida conventions met in one hall to select delegates for the national convention in Chicago. The split gathering led to frequent fights as offices faction and Roosevelt loyalists clashed with Taft supporters and bolters led by Joseph N Stripling. Police interceded as delegates were ejected amid racial tensions with nine tenths of both conventions claimed by the enslaved negro population.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Florida
Chicago
Taft
Joseph N. Stripling
Prohibition Query Sparks Rude Exchange in Congress
In a heated debate Chairman Jenkins quotes a southerner who claims Alabama and Georgia enforce prohibition to allow white men drinks while denying them to Black people. Representatives Clayton of Alabama and Brantley of Georgia protest that the remark is not accurate.
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Alabama
Georgia
Jenkins
Speechmaking Ends as House Returns to Indian Bill
Washington reports the house of representatives resumed work on the Indian appropriation bill after a heated debate over abolishing non-reserve schools. Representative Clayton of Alabama attacked the president’s message, accusing Republicans of division into two factions. Debate concluded only with adjournment at 5 02 p m.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Clayton
Alabama
White House
Republican Party
Grand jury in Kentucky clears eleven lottery indictments
A federal grand jury in Richmond Kentucky dismissed after returning eleven indictments for conspiracy to transport lottery tickets across state lines. Defendants include Larry Long A R Jameson Harry Richmond and Charles R Wells of Covington with others from Indianapolis Cincinnati New York and Connecticut.
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Richmond
United States
A. M. J. Cochran
Larry Long
A. R. Jameson
Harry Richmond
Charles R. Wells
Covington
Thomas Dawson
Indianapolis
H. W. Armstrong
Louis Gato
Cincinnati
John Krempt
James Stark
James Inmore
John Sllis
John Widener
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Rumors of UMWA endorsement denied by Mitchell
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America stated there is no basis for rumors of endorsements for presidential or other political races. He added union members and AFL affiliated trade unionists will back candidates who support wage earners' reasonable demands.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Miners’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Notable Breathitt Feud Figure James Hargis Shot Dead
Former Breathitt County judge and Democratic figure James Hargis was shot and killed in his Jackson Ky general store by his son Beach Hargis. The quarrel followed a night of alleged violence and heavy drinking. A telegram later announced the casket chosen by Hargis before his death.
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James Hargis
Louisville
Jackson
James Hwvrgis
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Breathitt County
Beach Hargis
Fathr
Son
Hargis
Two Killed In Wreck Near Cumberland
The Western Maryland passenger train No. 2 from Elkins, West Virginia left the track at Gorman and rolled into the river. Express Messengers Charles Cochrane of Baltimore and Adam W Rebl of Cumberland were killed. Brakeman George Schaeffer and Baggagemaster R L Burch, both of Cumberland, and several passengers were injured.
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Cumberland
Western Maryland
Elkins
W. Va
Gorman
Charles Cochrane
Baltimore
Adam W. Rebl
George Schaeffer
R. L. Burch
Army appropriation bill cuts funding by war department estimate
Washington February 6 The house committee on military affairs approves an army appropriation bill totaling 85,017,616 dollars, placing it 8,790,048 dollars below the war department’s estimated needs.
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I War Department
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Four city fires burn simultaneously causing heavy damage
Firemen in Philadelphia respond to four blazes all occurring at once in the early hours, resulting in damages estimated at $200,000. No injuries are reported and investigators begin examining the causes.
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Philadelphia
Steamer Anstem Wreck Report Near Honduras
Washington reports the steamer Anstem wrecked near British Honduras. The gunboat Maurrietta has sailed to assist and will then proceed to Tampa to attend the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porto Cortes
Honduras
Navy Department
British Honduras
United States
Tampa
Fila
State Air
Caid Sir Harry MacLean Arrives in Tangier Under Escort
Caid Sir Harry MacLean commander of the sultan's bodyguard and a leading Moroccan figure arrived in Tangier today escorted by Raisuli. He had been held for seven months, released under a British brokered agreement. Britain pays Raisuli $100,000 and grants protection and immunity from arrest.
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Tengier
Caid
Harry MacLean
Morocco
Raisuli
Haisuli
Great Britain
Bank Indictments Against Bank Cashier in Portsmouth
Norfolk, WI Feb 6 Twenty two indictments were presented tonight in the hustings court of Portsmouth against Alexander B Butt cashier of the defunct People's Bank Ten. The charges include grand larceny embezzlement fraudulent entries and false statements about the bank's condition. Commonwealth's Attorney Stewart aims to probe deeply. The bank suspended in October and its failure surprised locals as it had been deemed strong. Experts found the bank insolvent and books falsified.
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Norfolk
Hustings Court of
Portsmouth
Alexander
Butt
People’s Bank
Commonwealth
Stewart
Coal Mines Burn in West Virginia Fire
The Mc Graw Coal Company mines at Simp son known as the New York mines caught fire two days ago from an unknown cause and are still burning. Two hundred men labor to control a blaze now over an acre of coal burning. losses run from $100,000 to $500,000 if not stopped.
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Grafton
W. Va
McGraw Coal Company
Simpson
New York Mines
Walker Slayings Trial Set for Vanderweide and Macon
Durango Colorado February 6 Tomorrow begins the trial of Joseph Vanderweide and William R Macon charged with killing Secret Service Agent Joseph Walker who was shot while gathering evidence in alleged land fraud cases. Prosecution to rely on laws used in Ku Klux plots prosecutions from forty years ago.
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Durango
Colo
Joseph Vanderweide
William R. Macon
Joseph Walker
Secret Service
Gainesville Lynching Sparks Fear of More Violence
Jack Long was lynched near Newberry after being accused of murdering farmer Elib Sappa. A mob of about 200 men dragged him from the jail, hanged him at the crime scene, and unrest spreads as armed citizens fear further trouble in the town.
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Newberry
Gainesville
Fla
Jack Long
Long
Elib Sappa
Help sought for misplaced shoes after fire incident
Coates & Steptoe urge anyone with missing odd shoes from the recent fire to contact them for mates. They thank those who assisted and note 90 odd shoes are involved. The notice expresses gratitude for support.
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Coates & Steptoe
Rome Beauty Apples From Boise At Reynolds Altamont Stand
1000 Rome Beauty apples from Boise Idaho arrive via Reynolds at Altamont Hotel Illinois. Each weighs 10 to 16 ounces making a single apple a substantial snack. Call to visit and buy direct from the seller.
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New York City
Rome
Boise
Idaho
Frano flees across border amid death threats
Lisbon reports the sudden flight of Senor Franco former premier with his wife and son fearing death threats after the king and crown prince were murdered. As dictator he faced plots and guarded travel, with two ministers missing. Franco then traveled secretly to Paris via Mesirid after arriving from Portugal.
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Portugal
Spain
Lisbon
Senor Franco
Franco
Mesirid
Paris
Fleet Departure Delayed in Punta Arenas Harbor
Social gaieties surround the American fleet in Punta Arenas as dinners dances and excursions continue. The departure is postponed to 11 p m tomorrow to extend hospitalities. The flotilla will escort battleships through the straits to Cape Pilar then inside to the north. The Rhode Island boat capsized. five servicemen were saved by Captain Martin. John Hicks hosted breakfast for admirals aboard the Chacabuco.
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Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Cape Pilar
Valparwiso
Chacabuco
Valparaiso Fride
Rhode Island
Horton B. Kelly
Capt. Martin
Waritime
John Hicks
Chile
Breekfast
Hodges
Sappho
Henry L. Jones
Valparaiso
STILL HUNTING MORSE
New York police continued the search for Charles W. Morse formerly of Bath Missouri banker and promoter of the American Ice Company and the Consolidated Steamship Company Morse had not been in New York since Monday and may have left earlier Mrs Morse was at home but gave no information Attorney Albert B Boardman said Morse failed for Europe on the Campania and would be absent about three weeks for rest with no anticipation of the crisis in his affairs
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Bath
American Iee Company
Consolidated Steamship Company
Morse
Albert B. Boardman
Europe
Campania
Oranges and fruit ad at Altamont Hotel News Stand
L B Reynolds advertises Rome Boise Idaho apples and large California oranges with prices 30 cents a dozen. J M Echols offers fire, accident, health and life insurance and invites readers to drop a card for tailored coverage at Room 29 Thornton Building.
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L. B. Reynolds
Altamont Hotel
Rome
Boise
Idaho
California
J. M. Echols
Thornton Bldg
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Superior Supply CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Hardwood
State Democratic Executive Committee
Gorgia
Werner Eee
Windsor Hotel
Sublette & Barnes
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thames
Presid
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
National Bank OF
Bluefield
B. B. Carter, Pres
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and
Tpusi Company
Dwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
BEXT
Frank Gauthorn
Britain
Daily Telegraph
Judiciary Committee
Lobby
Sanders
John R. Dillard
Mercer County
Roosevelt
Trojan
Ponglile
Tangier
Sultan
Agent Walker
Pate
Madrid
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