President Taft declares no concern for a second term
President Taft asserts he is not seeking a second term but will act to fulfill Republican pledges. He outlines support for conservation, federal incorporation, and other platform measures while criticizing internal party opposition and urging faithful governance. He seeks the country’s approval through actions, not a renomination bid.
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Washington
Taft
Fmst
Hayes
California
Murdock
Kansas
Gardner
Massachusetts
Ai Frionda
Cominy
Republican Party
Newspapers as Public Square Says Arthur Brisbane
Chicago audience at Sinai temple hears Arthur Brisbane claim that newspapers are the world’s greatest thing and the public square for discussion. He argues press honesty reflects conditions and that fearsome type and bold headlines clear the air, noting Bible murders exceed daily press counts. He cites suicide series showing drops when news prompts discussion. He notes readers seek excitement and questions about crime and suggestion.
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Chicago
Arthur Brisbaine
Chicago ‘Woman's Aid
Sinai Temple
Brisbane
Orld
Ea Mirror
Tragedy at Ellis Building Fire Claims Dozens of Women
A Philadelphia blaze at the Ellis building on Second and Chancellor streets killed many women and trapped others on multiple floors. Fire officials say the disaster, likely caused by gasoline, left a grisly scene as workers attempted to flee via a single rear exit and nearby streets ran with blood.
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Philadelphia
Ellis
Second
Chancellor Streets
Baxter
Rne
Flo the Dinage
Speman
Kaufman Defeats O'Brien In Six-Round San Francisco Bout
San Francisco heavyweight Al Kaufman beat Jack O'Brien in a decisive six-round bout in Philadelphia. Kaufman showed superior power and control throughout the scheduled rounds, earning the decision over O'Brien.
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Kaufman
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
al Kaufman
San Francisco
Thin City
Rickard Still Seeks Jefferies Fight in Utah Despite Ban
Salt Lake City January 19 Amid Gov Spry’s ban Rickard remains confident Utah will host the Jefferies Johnson bout. He cites telegrams from Johnson and Johnson players and plans a possible test case to overturn the law before July 4 to ensure the fight can go ahead. Attorneys note Utah statutes cover only certain ring contests.
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Salt Lake Ciy
Utah
Spry
Jeffies Johnson
Tex Rickard
Salt Lake
Rickard
Choupom
Duthe
Johanon
Jeffries
San Francisco
Ues
Dre Aaid
Uhm Po
Paulhan Carries Wife Across Ocean In Record Flight
Aviation Field Los Angeles January 19 Paulhan carried his wife as passenger on a cross country flight over the ocean setting records for heavier than air machines. He rose with ascents from 500 to 1000 feet as another aviator attempted lower altitude but could not match the height.
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Aviation
Los Angeles
Aviation Feld
Paulhan
Exchange Flurry Forces Suspension At Two Exchanges
A dramatic market episode today saw the Columbus and Hocking pool collapse after a sixty point drop and bank resistance to further advances. M. Fiske and Co. and Lathrop Haskins Co. faced suspensions as 45,000 shares traded amid a broad market decline and fears other firms may suspend tomorrow.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Rock Island
Columbus and Hocking Cosland
Hartiman
M. Fiske and Co
Lathrop-Haskins Co
Columbus
Hocking
Palace of Charagan Destroyed in Fire at Constantinople
Constantinople January 19. The palace of Charagan where the Turkish parliament meets was totally destroyed by fire. Building valued at 16.9 million with 16 million dollars cited as the palace and realty loss. Fire blamed on defective heating. some reports allege reactionary agents.
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Constantinople
Charagan
Connors Named in Bid to Control State Lines
New York reports Willan J. Connors of Buffalo, head of the Democratic State committee, linked to a $2,000,000 stock transfer unpaid by him. The legislative committee weighs the advisability of placing telephone and telegraph lines under the jurisdiction of his public service commission amid charges he received the funds.
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New York
Willan J. Connors
Buffalo
Democratic State Committee
State Legislative Committee
Public Service Commission
Oconter le
Liberal plan to reform Lords and push home rule in UK
London dispatch notes Liberal leaders aim to abolish Lords veto power, reintroduce the budget, push home rule and plural voting reform, and reduce Lords to 300 members elected for life with successors by vote. Nationalist gains in Cork City and Ireland show twelve Nationalists and one Union wins.
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London
England
House of Lords
Extréemiste
Augusth
Chayr
Lloyd George
Liberaja
Ise
William O'Brien
Cork City
Augustine Roche
Aiso
Ireland
Fat
Jury awards $1 for alienation case verdict
Greeley Calc January 16. After six hours the jury in the Andrew Olan versus A J Strom case returned a verdict for the plaintiff and fixed damages at one dollar. The suit claimed $15,000 for alienating the affection of Mrs Olson.
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Greeley, Calc
Andrew Olan
A. J. Strom
Mra. Olson
Pitiful performance by religious lunatics
In Lyndép Washington a family of six led by Georges Paschtot stripped to their underwear during a religious frenzy. Residents report the mother and another child near death from exposure after the group spent a freezing night on the roof. An attorney said he would pursue a manslaughter charge. Paschtot faces possible charges while the woman and two children are described as seriously altered.
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Hogham
Wash
Georges Paschtot
Lyndép
Ron Caute
Agg
Idm
Pasghtot
States Hold Power on Natural Resources and Corporations
Washington reports focus on states' control of natural resources and public utilities. Addresses by officials from Wyoming Minnesota and North Dakota emphasize state jurisdiction in interstate commerce and federal court matters, with Governor Burke named to a committee on the issue.
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Washington
Gers
Wyoming
Indusil
Everhart
Minnesota
Gov. Burke
North Dakota
Delegates To Hookworm Conference Noted In Atlanta
At a health conference in Atlanta on January 19 a permit organization was formed amid emphasis on hookworm prevalence. Dr Charles W Ables surprised attendees by noting at least one delegate showed visible hookworm symptoms.
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Atlanta
Chas. W. Ables
Transfusion of Blood to Save Hurt Boy
A New York boy badly wounded in a Highbridge Park shooting is saved by a mother’s blood transfusion. Doctors say the child weakened, then improved after the mother’s blood was infused. police continue to search for suspects in the case.
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New York
Kittl Arthur Shibley
Highbridge Park
Robbiy Lomax
Arthur Shibley
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