Indiana Delegates to Republican National Convention
Indiana selects district delegates and alternates today for the Republican national convention. Four delegates at large will be chosen at the state convention in April, likely including Governor Hanly, Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, and James P. Goodrich. The Indiana delegation supports Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidential nomination.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
J. Frank Hanly
Beveridge
Hemenway
James P. Goodrich
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
Oklahoma Jim Crow Law to Take Effect February Fourth
Guthrie Okla Feb 4 This date fixed for the Jim Crow law to become effective in Oklahoma The law mirrors Northern State statutes requiring railroads to furnish separate accommodations at all trains and stations Penalties are imposed for violations The leading railroads operating in Oklahoma have prepared to comply with the law
Fight on cattle tick spreads to Southern states
Washington February 4. Agricultural commissioners from southern states gather in the capital to urge a larger cattle tick eradication appropriation before the House Agricultural Committee. Secretary Wilson backs 150 000 dollars, while commissioners seek more to offset the South’s great losses from the tick.
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Washington D. C
Commissioners of Agriculture of Pearly
Washington
Agricultural Committee of the House
Wilson
South
Harriman Estate Progress in New York Castle Plan
Newburg New York February 4 The Harriman residence two miles east of Arden continues despite winter weather a large work force remains engaged with monthly winter payroll around 19000. Construction started three years ago and will take another year to finish. The house follows an English castle style with total cost reputedly near 4000000 and will be furnished to match its grandeur.
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Newburg
N. Y
E. H. Harriman
Arden
Virginia Anti Saloon League to Hold Seventh Annual Convention
Delegates gathered in Richmond to launch the seventh annual Virginia Anti-Saloon League convention. The First Baptist church hosted preliminaries today with regular sessions planned tomorrow and Thursday. Ohio and other states’ workers will speak, including Governor Glenn of North Carolina.
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Richmond
South
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
First Baptist Church
Ohio
Glenn
North Carolina
New Temple of Justice Dedicated in Springfield
The Illinois Supreme Court dedicated a handsome new building in Springfield on February 4. The dedication was led by the Illinois State Bar Association with participants including President James H. Matheny Governor Deneen General Benson Wood who gave the dedicatory oration and Chief Justice Hand who spoke for the State judiciary.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Ilinois State Bar Association
James H. Matheny
Deneen
Benson Wood
Effingham
Hand
Royal Arch Masons to Cut Per Capita Tax
Albany Feb 4 the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons opened its annual convocation with delegates from across the state. A large treasury surplus prompts expectation that the per capita tax for chapters will be reduced.
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Albany
N. Y
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons
New Question Arises Over Gross Receipts Tax Fines
In Austin on February 4 the issue emerged whether corporations failing to pay gross receipts taxes face a 1000 dollar daily fine in addition to 10 percent penalties. Waters Pierce Oil Co has not paid its past quarter tax and awaits AG opinion on daily fines. General Attorneys Garwood and Terry plan to dismiss injunctions in Federal court against the railroad commission, with roads paying about 200 dollars each, totaling near 3000 dollars.
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Austin
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Attorney General's Department
Garwood and
Terry
Sunset
Santa Fe
Railroad Commission
King Manuel improves after attack. royal funeral planned
Lisbon reports King Manuel's arm and face wounds improving after the attack that killed his father and brother. The official panegyric service is set for Saturday at 10 o'clock in St Vincent de Lisbon. Marquis de Soveral heads to London as cabinet reshuffles occur. Reports note King Carlos held life insurance of 200000 dollars with another policy of 22000 in a Spanish company.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Royal Pantheon of St. Vincent de Lisbon
Marquis de Soveral
Great Britain
London
Carlos
Fort Worth Eyes Saloons Limit and Gas Rate Pressure
Fort Worth faces a saloon cap plan by population with opposition from liquor interests. The city attorney drafts the ordinance for a first reading while a separate ultimatum to the Fort Worth Gas Company demands lower rates by March 1 or the city will build a municipal gas plant.
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Fort Worth
City Commission
Japan Diet Passes Tax Increases After Five Hour Debate
Tokio reports the Japanese Diet passed higher taxation on sugar sake alcohol beer and kerosene after a five hour session. Acting Finance Minister Masahoisa Matsuda called the increase absolutely necessary and said the present financial condition would allow the people to pay it.
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Tokio
Masahoisa Matsuda
Japan
Requiem Mass Planned for Portn King and Crown Prince
Portuguese counsel in Chicago arranges a requiem at St Marys Church for the dead Portn king and crown prince. Archbishop Quigley will celebrate the mass in person, with Paulist fathers assisting Monday.
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Chicago
Santa Eublia
Chi
St. Mary's Church
Portne
Chbishop
Quigley
Beautifying Park at San Angelo by Santa Fe Railway
The Santa Fe Railway company is beautifying its park in San Angelo Texas as part of ongoing improvements to the city’s recreational spaces. Local residents welcome the enhancements and anticipate a more inviting community area.
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San Angelo
Tex
Santa Fe Railway Company
Peary Aims for North Pole Start July 1
Washington reports Captain Peary hopes to begin his expedition toward the North Pole on July 1. He plans to lead a small party across the Arctic ice using established routes and supplies.
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Washington
Peary
North Pole
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