Hearst Backed for Rate Power by Interstate Arcalegislators
Jan 23 report from Washington notes discussions among Beech Aldrich War- Mey and Newlands on granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate railroad rates. Amid the debate, improvement of public utilities ownership is linked to Hearst’s political influence, with questions about Hearst and Bryan as potential candidates in the next election and Mr Bailey’s stance on a third term.
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Gton
Tanatiig
Cus
Wes
Beech
Messrs
Aldrich War- Mey
Newlands
Say
Interstate Commission
Regies
Chanel
Hearst
Edrich
the Times
Bryan
Bailey
Venezuela envoy expelled by France amid tensions
Jan 20 action reports M Machuret the Waffalres of Venezuela expelled by French officials led by Premier Rouvier's chief of police M Hen. He left for Belgium with security escort. Crisis over Venezuela-France relations unclear as cabinet reviews steps and M Talgny's status.
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M. Machuret
Waffalres
Venezuela
M. Gourt
Rouvier
M. Henhe
Arament
R Ligge
Belgium
Veneguela
M. Talgny
Castro
Ell
Franco
Victims of Panic at Delphia Church Fire
A chaotic panic in St. Paul's Baptist Church Delphia Pennsylvania last night killed and injured many. A defective chimney tie let smoke fill the pulpit causing a dangerous stampede down the stairs. Wooden banisters collapsed and crowd crush injuries were reported as people fled to the first floor. The frantic scene left eighteen dead and numerous injured as firemen worked amid the chaos.
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Delphia
Jan
St. Paul's
Bigelow Refuses to Name Engineers Before Senate Panel
Poullray Bigelow, magazine writer, defies a senate committee by refusing to name engineers who allegedly refused government work on the Isthmian canal project. He warns of harms to reputations, prompting possible contempt action as the panel contemplates next steps and possible referral to U S Attorney Baker.
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Washington
Poullray Bigelow
Independent
Taft
Senate Committee On
Bigelow
Morgan
United
Corporations Fight Statehood Debate in Arizona
Washington reports former New Mexico delegate R R Rodey told the House Territories Committee that corporate interests in Arizona suppressed public opinion to block joint statehood. He claimed a popular vote would show majority support for merging Arizona and New Mexico. Arizona supporters shouted no as he alleged corporate opposition.
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Washington
R. R. Roday
Congress
New Mexico
House Committee On Territories
Arizona
Rodey
Speelal
AntiJoiut Statehood League
Arizonians
Armenians Kill Turks in Trans-Caucasia Clash
A dispatch from Elizabethpo reports Armenians holding mountain passes repeatedly intercepting convoys sent to relieve beleaguered Mohammedans in Susia Trans-Caucasia. At Agdam the district is terrorized as Armenians and others commit atrocities, while the Mohammedans avenge the assault on the Karapirim shrine leaving about fifty dead or wounded.
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Elizabethpo
Trang-Causagia
Agdam
Susia
Trans-Caucasia
Karapirim
The Ragged Heroine Pleads For Warmth In Snowy Scene
A ragged heroine cries for mercy as cold grips the scene. A voice from the gallery urges sweeping away the snow and building a bonfire to chase off winter’s chill.
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Puck
Walks Eight Miles in Sleep Stuns Galveston Family
Nanhie Rudsheth, 12, living in Kyle, Texas, walked eight miles in her sleep on January 19, mostly along a precipice rim, risking a fatal fall. Found by neighbors after a search, the girl could not have done it while awake. A local joke about a girl with a pretty foot ends the report.
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Steep
Galveston
Texas
Nanhie Rudsheth
Kyle
Colorado farm products outpace mines in state totals
A 1905 Colorado review shows farm products surpassed metals, with farms worth over 70 million dollars while mines reached 43 million. Irrigation moves against placer mining, promising expansion of arable land. a shift seen as the farmer's edge over mining. Includes a Pick-Me-Up joke about a chemist and a canine-pill line.
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Thea Hare
Colorado
Little Freddy’s Question on marriage in tales
In a humorous vignette the child Freddy asks if a boy who behaves perfectly as a child must marry when grown. The line, translated from a family tale, plays on ideals of early virtue and future life. The dialogue echoes a light domestic moment within a parental quarrel context.
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Freddy
Elegant Train Link St Louis To Mexico City In 60 Hours
A new semi weekly rail service via the Iron Mountain Route Texas and Pacific and the International and Great Northern will run from St Louis to Mexico City starting January 16. Departures Tue and Fri at 9 a.m., arriving Thursday and Sunday. The route uses through sleepers diners and observation cars with no changes. The venture, promoted by Gould interests and Mexican lines beyond the Laredo Gateway, aims to accelerate cross border travel and bolster social and commercial ties with Mexico.
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Rio Grande
Ainice
Mexico
Fla
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Texas and Pacific
International
Great Northern
Gould Interest
National Lines of
Laredo Gateway
City of Mexico
Avery Way
Great Southwest
All Eyes on Venezuela Naval Demonstration Expected Soon
Washington reports that France may retaliate over Venezuela's treatment of its representatives. Three French warships are off the Venezuelan coast and a naval remonstration is anticipated as tensions rise between Caracas and Paris under Castro rule.
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Caracas
Washington
France
Venezuela
State Department
M. Brun
Talgny
M. Taigoy
United States
Russell
Castro
Martinique
Franca
M. Taigny
Venezulean
M. Maubourgtat
Two Hundred Killed as Ecuador Rebels Seize Quito
In Guayaquil on January 21 General Alfaro seized Quito at 3 pm, a new government formed by notable figures, Vice President Baquerizo Moreno assumed power but the ministry lasted an hour. Rioting, prison attacks, and looting followed as rebels won rifles and some cannon. Eloy Alfaro proclaimed president. chaos vies with restored order by night.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Baqueriza Moreno
Eloy Alfaro
Emilio Arvalo
Hague Delegates Announced For Conference
Secretary Root named Joseph H. Choate Horace Porter and Judge Rose as American delegates to the Hague conference with others contingent on Russia. The trio include a former ambassador to England former ambassador to France and ex American Bar Association president. Judge Rose a leading Arkansas jurist and noted French scholar.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Hague
Joseph H. Choate
England
Horace Porter
France
Judge Rose
Little Rock
Ark
American Bar Association
Rose
Thousands of Passes Dropped by Long Island Railroad
New York January 18 The Long Island Railroad company which monopolizes Long Island surface transportation retired 3 800 passes on January 1. This represents a saving of about $6 000 a month. It was noted that a large number of these passes were held by Brooklyn city officials and their political friends.
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New York
Long Island Railroad Company
Long Island
Brooklyn
Hepburn Bill Altered For House Report By caucus action
Washington Jan 20 Republicans on the House commerce committee caucused at the Capitol to review the Hepburn rate bill. A slightly modified form is expected for reporting next week. Senator Dolliver of Iowa attended and joined in revising the bill. The group agreed on phrasing to define a maximum reasonable rate and considered notices changes of venue and other provisions. Further caucuses and a full committee meeting are likely before action.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Capitol
House
Dolliyer
Iowa
Hepburn
Commission
Wright to Japan as Ambassador to Japan Nomination
Secretary Root announced Luke E. Wright of Tennessee will be the first ambassador to Japan if the Senate approves the nomination Roosevelt will submit. Wright resigns as governor general of the Philippines June 1. Henry Ide acts in Manila and James F. Smith will succeed Wright. Japanese government indicated willingness to accept him, appointment pending Senate action.
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Washington
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Philippines
Japan
Senate
Roosevelt
Secretary Root
Wright
Manila
Henry Ide
James F. Smith
Californa
Philippine Commission
Taft
Root
General Wright
Funeral services for Marshall Field held in Chicago
Funeral services for Marshall Field were held yesterday at his 1905 Prairie avenue home and at the First Presbyterian church with private attendance by family and friends. A later afternoon service at the Auditorium drew many of Field & Co employees. Rev John A Morrison officiated at all three services. The body was placed in Graceland cemetery vault after the second service. The church service included a prayer, scripture reading, and the hymns Lead Kindly Light and I am Nearer Home.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Hig Fate
Prairie Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Field
Marshall Field & Co
John A. Morrison
Graceland Cemetery
Dr. Morrison
Bay Rum in Army Punch Roils Fort D. A. Russell
An original holiday punch recipe including bay rum devised by soldiers at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming for New Year celebrations led to the death of Private J F Murphy and charges against Corporals Blake and Carson who helped with the mix. Soldiers blame the army canteen closure for their troubles.
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Omaha
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyoming
J. F. Murphy
Blake
Carson
Stomach strength linked to overall health and digestion
A health-focused account argues that stomach function determines how well food nourishes the body. It warns that starvation can occur even with food present if digestion fails, and cites a testimonial about Dr. Pierce’s remedies restoring digestive health and urging readers to seek the Common Sense Medical Adviser for personal health knowledge.
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Spepa
Quebec
Pate
Quel
Wire
Pierca
BV. Lerce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. V
Missionary Calling Foils Fearful Child Tale
A Van Ness Avenue Sunday school pupil reports being chased by a dog. The teacher asks if she would fear lions and bears in a savage land, then mentions missionaries risking lives to reach natives. The girl replies she would rather telephone a missionary.
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van Ness Avenue
Rheumatism cured by Br Williams Pink Pills
Mrs I T Pitcher of Newark New Jersey suffered months of rheumatism with pain in fingers knees and difficulty sleeping. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she recovered and now moves freely. Her husband a veteran confirms the improvement and praises the remedy. Address Dr Williams Medicine Company Sche nectady New York for more information.
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Br. Williams
I. T. Pitcher
Mommouth Street
Newark
N. J
Rheumantiata
Williams
Mr. Pitcher
D. Morgan Post
New York
Polite Boy Stirs Aisle Crowd In Comical Train Scene
A crowded train car shows weary women with bundles and men reading papers. A boy tips his hat to a standing passenger and signals a woman to take a seat, prompting amused comments about his politeness and a remark about being bumped.
Travel by Niagara Falls Route to New York or Boston
Notice lists the Michigan Central Niagara Falls Route as a daily Chicago to Boston service with a tourist sleeping car except Fridays. Inquiries may be made through local ticket agents or the address L. D. Heuser G. W. P. A. 19 Adams St Chicago.
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Boston
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Chicago
L. D. Heuser
Adama
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