Navy report declares American ships not inferior to foreign battleships
Admiral Converse defends U S battleship designs in a February report directed by the president. The ninety one page review counters magazine criticisms, notes design choices, and asserts American ships compare favorably with foreign navies while acknowledging some faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Metcalf
Converse
Mple
Foreign Services
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Congressional Finance Debates On Aldrich Currency Bill
From Monday to Saturday the report notes Senate and House activity on finance and appropriations. It highlights Aldrich currency bill debate, criminal code review, Indian and legislative appropriation bills, tariff talks, and salary cutbacks amid general discussions. Saturday had no session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Committee On Finance
Senate
House
MISS GREY CONVICTED
Marion Good enough known as Marion Grey ran a matrimonial bureau in Flynn Tr and was found guilty in Chicago of wed fraud against William Grabie of Dearborn We. The jury deliberated about twenty four hours before Judge Landis in the federal court. Punishment ranges up to eighteen months in a reformatory or a $500 fine or both with possible suspension. A new trial motion is set for March 2. Miss Grey remains at Liberty under bond.
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Chicago
Marion Goodenough
Marion Grey
Flynn
William Grabie
Dearborn
Landis
United States District Court
Miss Grey
Tornado Destroys Mossville Soso and Service in Mississippi
A February 15 report from Meridian Mississippi describes a devastating tornado that largely demolished Mossville Soso and Service in Jones County. Casualty estimates range from six to ten with the smaller figure deemed more likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Meridian
Miss
Mossville
Service
Soso
Jones County
Missouri Congressman Elected Chairman of Campaign Committee
James T. Lloyd from Missouri's First District was chosen chair of the Democratic congressional campaign committee, defeating New York's William H. Ryan 23 to 14. Florida's Frank Clark of the Second District was unanimously elected secretary of the committee.
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Washington
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
William H. Ryan
New York
Frank Clark
Florida
Morse Denies Flight After Indictments In Larceny Case
Chas W Morse financier promoter of the Ice trust and a coastwise steamship merger returned to New York from Europe. He was arrested in his stateroom aboard the Etruria at Quarantine and bonded $20,000 to answer two indictments charging grand larceny totaling $100,000. He was released and proclaimed innocence saying he went abroad to sell stock and rest, not flee justice.
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New York
Chas. W.morse
Ice Trust
Europe
Etruria
Victor Dowling
Supreme Court
Morse
Fifth Avenue
MUST GO TO JAIL New York Typographical Union Leaders Fined
Patrick H. McCormick president known as Big Six and George W. Jackson and Vincent J. Costella union organizers were fined 250 dollars each and sentenced to twenty days in jail for disobedience of a 1906 injunction. Thomas Bennett and William S. Anderson were fined 100 dollars each. Justice Bischoff imposed the sentence in the supreme court.
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New York
Patrick
Senate probes liquor fund in West Virginia
Charleston Feb 14 The senate committee investigating the 150000 fund alleged to be raised by liquor interests to defeat the prohibition amendment met behind closed doors to hear Alvord of the Anti Saloon League. Rumors that the league employed detectives to shadow senators prompted a unanimous resolution for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Senate Committee
Alvord
Anti-Saloon League
Campbell
Week in Congress Aims for Fast Vote on Financial Bill
Washington February week ahead centers on the Senate finishing the financial bill and the House moving through appropriation measures. Senator Aldrich, who leads the bill in the Senate, expects a vote soon and plans to set a day once debate nearly ends. He hopes for a ballot by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
Lynching of Eli Pigot in Brookhaven after confession
In Brookhaven Mississippi on February 11, Eli Pigot a colored man who confessed to attacking Nellie Williams a white girl was lynched by an enraged mob. Local militia stood by but was overwhelmed as soldiers were knocked down and Pigot was dragged from a car and hanged.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Nellie Williams
Eli Pigot
Pigot
Manuel to Take Oath as Portuguese Chamber Reassembles
On Thursday the Portuguese Chamber of Deputies will reconvene at Lisbon and King Manuel is scheduled to take the oath. The event marks the formal return of parliamentary proceedings with the monarch present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Lisbon
Manuel
Breakup of Concert of Powers Opens British Options on Balkan Question
London reports that Macedonian reform leaders urge Sir Edward Grey as the concert’s end frees Britain to act. The cabinet has not decided on independent steps, with a new scheme to be outlined February 25. Austria’s railway push with Germany’s support shadows reforms and risks peace.
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London
Macedonia
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Austria
Germany
Russia
Danube
Adriatic
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Baron Marschall von Dieberstein
After the Black Hand raids in Pittsburgh
Antonio Folonio and seven other Italians alleged Black Hand members are held for further hearing after police translate letters and literature found in their Zwickley Heights home. The group is identified as the Camorote branch by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Antonio Folonio
Black Hand
Senator Quay
Zwickley Heights
Farmers Trust Fails. Receiver Appointed for Harvesting Co-Op
The Farmers Co-Operative Harvesting Company of America, formed by William A. Whiteley the "Reaper King," went into receivership in Springfield Ohio. C. S. Olinger was named receiver by the court. The firm, formed five years ago after the International Harvester binder trust founded the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Trust
Springfield
Farmers Co-Operative Harvesting Company of America
William A. Whiteley
Reaper King
C. S. Olinger
Binder Trust
International Harvester Company
Welcome Planned for Evans as American Fleet Approaches Callao
Lima Peru Feb 17 The American fleet moving up the west coast of South America is due at Callao next Thursday The government orders that Rear Admiral Evans be accorded the honors of a vice admiral Preparations for a grand welcome are complete in Lima and Callao for the visitors
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Lima
Peru
South America
Callao
Evans
Market summary of grains and livestock across major hubs
Indiana markets report Wheat No 2 red around 95 cents earlier 94 3/4 cents for No 2 red. Corn No 2 about 53 1/2 cents. Oats No 2 mixed around 50 cents. Hay prices Clover 10 12 dollars Timothy 13 14 dollars. Cattle 4.00 5.75, Hogs 3.50 4.45, Sheep 3.00 4.50, Lambs 5.25 7.00. Cincinnati Wheat 97 1/4 cents Corn 17 1/4 cents Oats 5 1/4 cents Cattle 2.25 5.35 Hogs 3.75 4.35 Sheep 2.25 5.00 Lambs 4.1 7.40. Chicago Wheat 4 1/4 cents Corn 54c Oats 52c Cattle Steers 3.25 6.15 Stockers 3.00 4.75 Hogs 3.00 4.35 Sheep 3.50 5.40 Lambs 5.25 6.90. New York Livestock Cattle 3.75 5.65 Hogs 4.00 5.00 Sheep 3.00 5.50 Lambs 5.50 7.65. East Buffalo Cattle 4.50 6.00 Hogs 3.50 4.55 Sheep 3.50 5.75 Lambs 6.90 7.50. Toledo Wheat May 95 3/4 cents July 91 1/2 cents cash 91 5/4?4 appears.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Brief Dispatches Tuesday
Boiler tubes on the cruiser St Louis blew out killing four firemen. L Graff at Rochester NY killed his wife then ended his life. Advices from Tangier say Abd El Azizs army moved toward Fez. Labourers imported to the Isthmian canal totaled 9914 in 1906 1907. A US France arbitration treaty was signed. William F Walker will face trial in US after returning from Mexico. Nine miners died in a Moody Coal mine gas explosion in Kentucky. New West Africa plague outbreak reported. Nine men killed by an explosion at Vaudreuil near Montreal. Bandits looted 10000 from Bank of Willard Missouri. Japan seeking Paris loan in banking circles. Senate okayed US participation in 1912 Tokio expo. Two burned fatally in a Monongahela furnace blast. Leavenworth adopted Galveston-style city government by vote. Indian appropriation bills carry 8 million. Five killed by a mixer explosion in Providence Rhode Island starch factory. Portuguese state council pardons mutineers jailed 1906. Lodz cotton spinners form 15 million capital combine. Mississippi passes anti bucket shop law. Jiu jitsu to be taught in German military gyms by imperial order.
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St. Louis
L. Graff
Rochester
N. Y
Tangier
Rabat
Abd-El- Aziz
Fez
Europe
Isthmian Canal
France
America
William F. Walker
New Britain
West Africa
Vaudreuil
Montreal
Bank of Willard
Paris
Senate
United States
McKeesport
Leavenworth
Kan
Galveston
Mixed 1900s News Reel: Trials, Fires, and Social Violations
A varied digest notes Glyde Gant found guilty in Belleville for murder with a 14 year term. Fire at Fishkill Landing ruins Central New England railroad structures with losses over 100000 dollars. Oklahoma Jim Crow law goes into effect on transit. Night riders in Eddyville whip ten men. Josephine Gruener and husband fatal shooting in Cincinnati. Baron Takahira arrives in Washington as global affairs unfold. Major rail and legal actions unfold nationwide with varied outcomes.
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The
Religious Education Association
Washington
Chicago
Glyde Gant
Belleville, IL
Henry Dickerman
Central New England Railroad
Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Toledo & Western Electric
Toledo
Eddyville
Peter Gruener
Cincinnati
Free eye exams and glasses by E Crecelius at Pate Drug
Advertises free eye examinations and complete eyewear service by graduate optician E Crecelius at 1383 E Main St New Albany Indiana. Offers corrective glasses, thorough examinations, prescription records for replacements, and satisfaction guaranteed with lowest prices. Contact available for trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Crecelius
Pate Drug Store
Main Street
Pearl Street
New Albany
Ind
Change of Public Highway in Taylor Township Harrison Co Indiana
Notice that a petition will be presented to Harrison County commissioners in 1908 to change the location of a highway in Taylor township and to vacate the section crossing John S Bennett lands. The proposal runs from the Elizabeth and Colvin Hill road to Buena Vista in section 20, with Bennett and Edward Weisbaker as affected landowners. Signed by John S Bennett and others, February 6 1905.
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Board of Commissioners
Harrison County
Indiana
Taylor Township
Junn S Bennet
Elizabeth and
Colvin Hill
Buena Visti
John S. Bennett
Edward Weisbaker
Gorydon's New Private Sanitarium Ad
Mrs Dr C L Haberme calls attention to a private sanitarium in Corydon Indiana for ladies and children only. Refurnished recently with comfort in mind and 25 years of experience in female treatments. Call or write for details addressed to Mrs Dr C L Haberwaael Corydon Ind.
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C. L. Haberme
Corydon
C. L. Haberwaael
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Pres
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Printers’ Union
Powers
Balkan
Indianapolis
C. S. Tanner
Providence
Council of State
Lodz
Russian Poland
Frederick Reese
Nashville
Georgia
Raisali
Tyler
Tex
United States Military Academy
Meigs Grocery Company
Charlottsville
Hester
James P. Goodrich
Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville
Will Bunch
Meigs County
Tenn
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Baron Takahira
Batons
Chaotty TI
Bears
FacSimle Signature of
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Sin
T. P. Govan
Lew M. O’bannon
R. S. Kirkham
Corydon, Ind
Harrison
USPA
R. Lottick
Corvdon Ind
Conrad
Janz
Frank EE. Watson, A. HC
Gorydon’s New Sanitarium
Louisville Times
Times
Democrat
the Times
Chamberlain
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