Day of Excitement in National House
The Senate debated appointing a committee to probe the Hitchman Coal case and discussed a criminal code revision. A House amendment made it a crime to disclose crop statistics, praised for its passage. A clash over public service corp. employment featured Dalzell and Randell. William J. Bryan was hailed for Denver nomination. Speaker Cannon named for Chicago.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchman Coal and Coke Company
John Mitchell
Dayton
United States Circuit
West Virginia
Culberson
Hale
Burleson
Texas
Sher Jey
Kentucky
Olmsted
Pennsylvania
House
Dalzell
Randell
Mr. Clark
Missouri
William J. Bryan
Denver
Mr. Boutell
Illinois
Speker Cannon
Chicago
Hughes Says He Will Be Content With Party Decision
Albany January 21 Governor Hughes publicly stated in a letter to James S Lehmaier that he is content with whatever decision the party reaches on his presidential nomination He noted the Republican Club endorsement and said he will meet Friday to further declare his stance He emphasized impartiality for the state administration and his wish for harmony within the party
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
James S. Lehmaier
New York
Republican Club
Dispatch of Des Moines to Hayti for protection
Washington reports that for American interests and to guard stability in Hayti the cruiser Des Moines will be sent with headquarters near the troubled area. The gunboat Eagle under Capt Marvel at St Marco will protect interests until the cruiser arrives.
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Washington
Hayti
Des Moines
Eagle
Marvel
St. Marco
Bank reopens plan outlined after court order in Wise County
In Big Stone Gap Virginia the circuit court ordered the administrator’s case against Interstate Finance and Trust Company to proceed with a plan of reorganization. A new bank will begin operations once officers are elected and minor details are resolved, with deposits to receive staged 20 percent payments over twelve months and time certificates at 4 percent interest.
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Big Stone Gap
Circuit Court
Wise
H. A. W. Skene
Shoemaker
Interstate Finance and Trust Company
A. L. Witt
R. Tate Irvine
A. K. Morrison
H. G. Morrison
Absent Husband Firing Shocks Bride and Court
Frank Cathern or Argabright and Miss Blankenship were sweethearts. After her marriage to Sidney Jones, he waited for the couple to return from a wedding tour, then went home and, finding the wife distressed, fired several shots into her body.
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Frank Cathern
Argabright
Miss Blankenship
Sidney Jones
Happy Home
Cohern
Mists Blankenship
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Defense in the Thaw trial nearing close
Roanoke reports detail a Cambria Station murder where Frank Cathern killed Mrs. Jones before surrendering in Christiansburg. The same day in New York, Evelyn Thaw cross examination ends as defense nears closing with letters supporting her version of events and plans to introduce Thaw's will and diary entries.
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New York
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
Triw
Thaw
Justice Dowling
Evelyn Nesbit
Belle Morehouse Lawrence
California
Paris
Liquor Interests Call Unite To Wipe Out Dives
Louisville leaders of distillers brewers and retailers convene in a national conference under the Model License League. They urge liquor dealers to join forces to wipe out disreputable saloons and curb temperance reform sweeping the country. The two day session aims to draft a model license law placing traffic under stricter moral control.
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Louisville
Lquor
Model License League
Black Hand Busy Bomb Attacks Foil Italian Extortion
Three bombs exploded in different New York sections on January 21 showing active Black Hand gangs extorting money from Italians. No injuries were reported.
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New York
Orino Laxative Syrup Touts Constipation Relief
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It is advertised as mild and pleasant with no nausea or griping and is sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
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Orino
G. H. Wade
Witness dialogue reveals fear before confrontation
The exchange shows Mrs. Thaw and a witness discussing a sudden meeting with White and Thaw's concealed pistol. The witness asserts uncertainty about Thaw possessing a pistol and whether White might return, highlighting tension before a confrontation.
Mitchell declines gift from Montana and Wyoming miners
At the United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis 1000 delegates gathered as President John Mitchell declined a $2700 personal gift from Montana and Wyoming miners. He asked that the money be given to Mrs Mitchell and the children, tears in his eyes as he spoke.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Montana
Wyoming
Brazilian minister toasts the United States at Rio banquet
At a banquet in Rio de Janeiro on January 21 the Brazilian foreign affairs minister toasted the President of the United States and paid compliments to the U S and its chief executive. He also expressed high regard for the American navy.
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Rio Janeiro
United States
Sabres Used Against Unemployed Mob in Berlin
In Berlin on January 21 a clash occurred after a mass meeting held by socialists. Police sabered into a crowd of unemployed as missiles flew, resulting in many injuries before order was restored.
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Berlin
Four Hurt as Tank Explodes at Greensburg Hotel
Four hotel workers were injured in a tank explosion under the pavement of the Hotel Rappe in Greensburg Pennsylvania on January 21. Two were seriously hurt and property damage was estimated at thirty thousand dollars.
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Greensburg, Pa
Greensburg
Urgent Deficiency Bill Advances In House Panel
Washington January 21 The urgent deficiency appropriation bill carrying 24 million dollars was approved by the sub committee of the house committee on appropriations.
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House
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Senator Williams Elected to Senate in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi January 21 1909 The legislature elected John Sharp Williams to the United States Senate today.
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Jackson, Miss
The
Legislare
John Sharp Williams
United States Senate
Rheumatism relief advertised with Pain Balm scent
An ad touts Chamberlain a Pain Balm for rheumatism relief promising easier living and sleep. It lists West End Drug Co and East End Pharmacy as places selling the product. The text also references Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and various local merchants.
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Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Oe and Coke Co
Peters
Freeman
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed For Various Ailments
John Kemp of East Otsfield Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve gives freedom from chilblains and has been excellent for salt rheum. It is guaranteed for fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
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John Kemp
East Otsfield
Bucklen
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsement From Guilford Family
L A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for relieving biliousness malaria and constipation. The smooth tone and full house hold use claim strong satisfaction with the product available at drug stores for 25 cents.
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L. A Bartlett
Guilford
Dr. King
Dr Thos B Peery to be out of city until Feb 1 1908
Dr Thomas B Peery will be away from the city through January and return February 1 1908. The notice indicates his absence from official duties during this period.
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Thos. B. Peery
Latest tally card designs on sale at Telegraph office
The Daily Telegraph business office advertises new tally card designs with reasonable prices. Listings emphasize updated styles available for immediate purchase.
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Daily Telegraph Business Office
Bryan pleads with Kentucky lawmakers over senator pick
Frankfort, Ky. January 21 W J Bryan spoke to Democratic lawmakers behind closed doors urging Beckham's US Senate bid while insisting he supports the Democratic nominee not Beckham or any other individual He recalled backing Parker in 1904 and defended Democratic unity despite personal dislikes
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Frankfort
W. J. Bryan
Beckham
United States
Bryan
Kentucky
McCreary
Parker
Inauguration of New Jersey Governor Fort Held in Trenton
John Franklin Fort is sworn in as New Jersey governor at Taylor's Opera House with both legislative branches present. Chief Justice Gummere administers the oath as the great seal is handed over. Fort delivers inaugural address and attends luncheon with ex Governor Stokes. no inaugural parade.
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Trenton
N. J
John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Tuvylor
Opera House
Gummere
Governor Fort
Stokes
Graves Bills and Tyler Monument Move Through House
In Washington on January 21 the House introduced legislation including a $800 daily pension for Civil War survivors or widows of POWs, plus a special commission to inspect presidential grave markings. It also provides $25,000 to erect a monument over President John Tyler’s grave at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Virginia.
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Washington
Bennett
Kentucky
Ashbrook
Ohio
United States
House
John Tyler
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond
North Carolina Senate to Consider Rail Rate Change
Raleigh NC January 21 extra session convened to review the railroad passenger rate law set at two and a quarter cents per mile. Governor Glenn and his council seek raising the rate to 25 cents per mile with expected railroad concessions on interstate rates and mileage books.
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Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Bell urges repeal of anti canteen law and army expansions
Major General Bell chief of staff submits an annual report advocating repeal of the anti canteen law. He urges a 50 000 man reserve, higher army pay, extra officers, and expansion of coast artillery and medical corps.
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Washington
Bell
United States
Urmy
Verdict clears Pittabourg Coal in Darr mine blast
Greensburg Pa Jan 21 The coroner's jury verdict on the Darr mine explosion exonerates the Pittabourg Coal Company and attributes the blast to the use of an open lamp.
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Greensburg
Darr
Pitteourg Coal Company
Torpedo Flotilla Sails for Buenos Ayres
The torpedo boat flotilla departed Rio Janeiro at 9 o clock tonight bound for Buenos Ayres. The movement is reported from Rio Janeiro dated January 21.
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Buenos Ayres
Rio Janeiro
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