Schiff Defends Individual Freedom in Money Power Probe
Jacob H. Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Co testified as the money trust inquiry opened, arguing individuals should be free to concentrate money and power until natural laws cap monopolies, while opposing vast capital via corporations and holding companies. Fellow witness George M Reynolds warned concentration threatens progress and urged renewed banking competition. The committee planned further hearings with Hine Baker Davison and others, aiming to conclude soon.
U S Gates Shut to Defamer of British King
Washington Jan 16 Edward F Mylius the London journalist convicted of libel against King George V was ordered expelled as an undesirable immigrant under U S immigration law The decision cited the crime involving moral turpitude and barred admission to the United States Only appeal can delay deportation and the matter now rests with the courts
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U.S
Nasser
Wrestler May Policed by Escaped Lunatic Incident
St Charles wrestler Bob May fled two farmers during a jog near Emmaus Insane Asylum after being mistaken for an escaping lunatic. He dodged pursuit with shadow boxing before fleeing a mile to safety, amid questions about a libel case involving King George V and political crime.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Bob May
St. Charles
Emmaus Insane Asylum
St. Charles County
May
Bob
Divorces Must Be Scarce in This Judge's Court
New York January 16 Justice Ford adjourned Mrs Mary J Goughs divorce suit against Wallace J L Gough a rubber importer The judge rejected grounds based on a housemaid and a rival in a West 117th Street residence noting no basis for divorce from such evidence The defendant did not appear and separation papers were drawn with $1 weekly alimony.
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New York
Justice Ford
Mary J. Gough
Wallace JL. Gough
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Miss Doe
New University Court
West 117Th Street
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Johnson Spends Night in Death Chamber in Chicago
Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight boxer, arrives in Chicago frail and frightened after claiming he was held in a death chamber at the county jail following his return from Battle Creek as a fugitive. He shows back plaster and a telegram from New York offering $2,800 weekly for a vaudeville tour, which he was denied.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Charles F. Dewoody
Department of Justice
Battle Creek
Dewoody
Johnson
New York
Tuberculosis Cure Reported From German Serum Effort
Taft sent to the Senate a state department report on a German tuberculosis serum. Consul General Thackara said Dr. F. F. Friedman had treated 1,182 cases with most successes, but the serum is not yet available in America and no delivery date is known.
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Thackara
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America
Amazon of Texas to Lead Parade of Suffragettes
Washington report announces Genevieve Clark daughter of the speaker will join the suffrage march on March 3 with Miss Clark and Mrs Street of Australia arriving to recruit from the New York Australian club. Mrs Richard Coke Burleson will command the parade leading a troop of horsewomen from Texas.
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Washington
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Australia
Paul Elliott
New York
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Cox
Richard Coke Burleson
Burleson
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Texe
Duke Shorn of Power on Account of Marriage
The Grand Duke Michael, brother of Emperor Nicholas, is removed from command of the Chevalier guards and forced to surrender his property to a guardian due to his recent marriage to Mme Sheremtievakaia. He also loses his status as regent-designate should the emperor die, per a new manifesto.
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Grand Duke
Enchanting Millionairess in Reno for Divorce
Mrs. Phillip Van Volkenburgh, once dubbed the ten million widow, travels to Reno with her husband William Hayes Chapman era to pursue a divorce. Her romantic and social exploits span two continents, including a New York St. Regis residence and a Mauretania escape. The couple reportedly settled the earlier suit in May after a separation filing in 1910.
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River recedes after heavy rain as cleanup begins
Slowly but surely the river is receding and flood districts prepare for cleaning and repairs. Forecaster Devereaux noted rainfall remained light upstream, so the drop should continue with only temporary rises. Residents start house cleaning while odd incidents, like vehicle collisions and a terrier versus muskrat, entertain marooned families.
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Henry Gentry
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Gentry
Sixteen Drowned Near Spain As Steamer Wrecks
The British steamer Veronese with 139 aboard wrecked off Leixoes near Oporto at dawn. Seventy-four passengers were saved by shore lines. sixteen reportedly died after being swept away by the seas. The Hollandia assisted but could not reach the vessel as the ship threatened to break up. Veronese sailed from Glasgow to Brazil and then to New York. owned by Lampolt and Holt line.
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Oporto
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New York
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States May Prosecute Convicted Dynamiters
At a Washington conference Attorney General Wickersham and Charles W. Miller Indianapolis US attorney reviewed the dynamite conspiracy trial. The government will keep trial evidence intact and not forward it to states unless state officials request it. Miller gave a general report on his first direct briefing to the AG since the Indianapolis case began.
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Washington
Wickersham
Charles W. Miller
United States
Indianapolis
Stock Exchange Seat Sells for $51 000 in Slump
A New York Stock Exchange seat went for $51 000 today the lowest price since 1908 reflecting a stagnant market. Last week a seat sold for $53 000 signaling sluggish conditions.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Release bid for Cipriano Castro continues
New York report notes another application filed for the release of Cipriano Castro with continuation referenced on page 2 column 7.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Real Infant Industry By the Parcel Post
Washington on January 16 reports the parcel post as an infant industry asking Hitchcock to foster it. A letter from Fr McPherson Ga requests guidance on shipping a baby by parcel post, while carriers in Vermont find odd parcels and requests. Officials expect gradual understanding and eventual acceptance of the system.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Fr. McPherson
Post
Washington, DC
Rais
Post Office Department
Vermont
Ireland Wins Great Victory in Long Fight
British House of Commons passes home rule bill by 110 majority after a long debate. Irish Nationalists erupt in joy as Ulster opposition warns of rebellion. bill moves to the Lords amid cheers for Redmond and Parnell. Riots feared in Belfast.
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