Commission report on Goldfield strike and federal troops
The commission appointed by President Roosevelt released its findings on strike conditions in Nevada and the call for federal troops in Goldfield. It questions local authorities' reluctance to act while noting the president will keep troops only through the Legislature meeting. The piece also covers Washington capital improvements, the Panama Canal project, and House debates on civil rights and finance reforms.
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Nevada
Goldfield
Sparks
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Western Federation of Miners
Senate and House debate on bonds and penal code bill
Congress discussed a bond issue with Senator Culberson and Secretary Cortelyou, while Aldrich pressed for more information. The House debated penalties for political contributions and electronics of government workers, and the penal code bill moved with amendments. The immigration station Bill dominated the day as the rest of the session focused on codifying federal criminal laws.
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Aldrich
Cortelyou
Senate
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Tillman
Secretary of the Treasury
Culberson
United States
China
House
House of Representatives
Committee On
Ihs
Philadelphia
Army Strength in Question as Panama Garrison Shifts
Critics urge reform amid army pay and infantry shortfalls. Marines withdrawn from the Isthmus of Panama replaced by two infantry regiments, likely shrinking U S forces further. Enlisted men cite monthly practice marches and low pay as top complaints, with reform likely only if pay bills pass.
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Panama
Canal Zone
United States
Congress
Washington
Free art bill proposes in House by Mr. Burton of Ohio
A free art bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Burton of Ohio and referred to the committee on ways and means. The report covers various measures including railroad free transport for officials and employees, postmaster appointments, and federal building purchases.
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Burton
Ohio
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Mann
Chicago
Roosevelt
Nebraska
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Omaha
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Prohibition
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Cahoma
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Richmond Pearson Hobwon
Representative Garrett
Tennessee
States Steel Corporation
Tevneswere Coal and Iron Company
Press Notes From Across the Nation and Abroad
Viscount Aoki, retiring Japanese ambassador, says no war threat with the United States and cites high officials' faith in friendship. National Democrats adopt a conservative stance at New York dinner. Former President Cleveland praises a square deal and constitutional observance. Omaha Mayor Dahlman clarifies Roosevelt interview about the panic and need for a homecleaning. Secretary Taft plans an extended Philippines report noting progress, education gains, and the need for prolonged schooling before self-government.
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Japan
East
William J. Bryan
Jackson Way
National Democratic Club
New York
Cleveland
Irom
Washington
Dahlman
Omaha
Roosevelt
West
Dohlman
Tati
Philippines
Banking Gains Spur Industrial Recovery in Dun's Review
The week sees favorable banking developments boosting early industrial improvement. Payment volumes rise to eleven week high while factory employment reduces idle labor. Iron and steel demand grows amid improving production outlook with lower construction risk. Failures in Chicago district total 47, liabilities over 5000 rise to 10 from prior weeks.
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Dun'w
Battle Royal in the Chicago Convention
Washington observers forecast a heated contest for the Republican presidential nomination with Taft, Knox, Hughes, Plank, Fairbanks and Cannon in the running. The Democratic side centers on Bryan as a certainty, while committees and governors prepare for a national convention battle from coast to coast.
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Chicago
Washington
Bryan
Financial easing amid improved collections and trade notes
A week of gradual financial relief with general improvements in collections. Trade lines show colder weather boosting retail distributions and price cuts aiding expansion. domestic money normalizes but overall demand remains below normal. Bradstreet's reports US failures at 421 for week ending Jan 16, Canadian failures 44.
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United States
Bradstreet
Market Price Snapshot for Midwestern Commodities
A dense listing of price ranges by city for cattle hogs sheep and grains including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and top commodities such as wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with No 2 grades and varying quality notes. The data reflects bids and typical ranges across markets, highlighting shifts in livestock and staple crops.
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Chicago
Timothy
Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Judge Overrules Demurrers in Jamestown Indictment Case
Judge Hazel in Buffalo rules the Standard Oil Company must stand trial on seven indictments with over 1 700 counts based on Jamestown grand jury findings. In Chicago the U S district attorney seeks a higher supersedeas bond as Standard appeals a 24 240 000 fine imposed by Judge Landis.
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United States District Court
Buffalo
Standard of Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Chicago
United States
Standard Corporation
Landis
New York Police Chief Claims Political Ties Undermine City
Criminonia Controlling New York asserts the police commissioner's claim that the city is in political hands, with police, magistrates, and judges alleged to shield corrupt factions. A Interior Department bulletin shows American mines killing three times more per 1,000 than Europe, blaming weak regulations and lack of explosive data.
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Criminonia
New York
Bingham
Interior Department
Europe
Holmes
Technological Branch
Presidential Campaign Pairings Through History
A fragmented OCR list outlines Republican and Democratic ticket pairings across eras from Lincoln to Bryan and Stevenson. It includes misread names and garbled years, referencing candidates like Garfield Arthur and Roosevelt Fairbanks, Buchanan Breckinridge, and Cleveland Stevenson, among others.
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Campaign to Use Star Speakers In Four Month Race
The four month campaign will feature top orators from both parties. Roosevelt may headline for Republicans though a sitting president speaking in a campaign could breach precedent. The race promises a dramatic forensic clash as veteran speakers vie to sway voters.
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Roosevelt
Republican Convention Set Amidst 1900 Nomination Chaos
The piece foresees a chaotic Republican convention with Harrison’s renomination historic battles, Democratic opposition coalescing around Nebraskan William Jennings Bryan, and a tense national mood as parties prepare Chicago and Denver nominating sessions. It notes possible constitutional amendments limiting presidents and hints at shifting political tides ahead of 1900.
Toad Displayed as 1000-Year-Old Exhibit At Zoological Park
Director Morundoy of the New York Zoological Park exhibits a toad claimed to be not less than 1000 years old found months ago in a silver mine at Tutte Mount. The living fossil, moved from a jar in New York, appears sluggish with useless eyes and no intake for centuries.
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Judge Gray
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Hauler
New York
Wake Smith
Chicago
Denver
Jlorundoy
New York Zoologia Park
Ebley
Vimestonle
Tutte
Noraday
Irrigated Basin Lands Offer Homeseekers Excursions
Big Horn Basin irrigated farms are offered for rent or purchase with profits possible from Basin farming. Homeseekers excursions run first and third Tuesdays in 1908, visiting Colorado Wyoming and surrounding regions. Winter tourist rates to Florida and California are available. Written by Clem Deaver, Landseekers Information Bureau, Omaha.
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Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Omaha
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Big Horn Basin
Florida
Gulf Country
California
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