Hepburn bill gains House committee approval with Dem support
The House interstate and foreign commerce committee approves a revised Hepburn bill after afternoon talks. Democrats win wording concessions on maximum rates and jurisdiction. The measure creates a seven member Interstate Commerce Commission and aligns language with the Davey bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Hepburn
Nates
Pee Eins
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Insurgent Republicans Threaten Statehood Bill Defeat
In Washington on January 24 insurgent Republicans gather in Babcock's committee room to oppose the Hamilton bid on statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. They claim up to sixty Republican votes against the rule preventing amendments, while Democrats woo absentees to bolster opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belt & Caucus
Babcock
Hamplton
Phil
Hamilton
New Mexico
Arizona
Representative Williams
Pnrk
Ruje Llord
House
Epublican Organization
Newton Turner Dies After Contact With Live Wire
Madison Ind Jan 294 Newton Turner an 18 year old was killed when he touched a live wire that had fallen onto the sidewalk during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Newton Turner
Sunday Saloon Crusade Begins in Carlyle Illinois
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Carlyle announces a Sunday closing crusade. A petition urges citizens to prosecute saloon law violations citing liquor sales with rear entrances open on Sundays and calls for enforcement alongside game-law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
He Wanted Revenge in Denver Murder Case
Indianapolis detectives and Simpson B Lowe reveal William Anadell of Bedford confessed to writing the denials letter to Indianapolis and Redford authorities about denver Barnes. Anadell says he authored the letter and will likely be released soon, clearing his wife in the Denver elopement linked to the Sarah Shaefer murder two years ago in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Simpson B. Lowe
Bedford
Ind
William Anadell
William Barnes
Denver
Sarah Shaefer
Barnes
Indianapols
He Has a New Nose
Charles Rolfe of Argos Indiana underwent nasal grafting after malignant catarrhal trouble. Surgeons removed diseased tissue and grafted portions from his arm, restoring a functioning nose with nearly full sense of smell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argos. Ind
Charles Rolfe
Rolfe
Chicago Postoffice a Failure in New Building
Washington reports an appropriation of 138000 to modify the Chicago postoffice project. A House member calls the plan a failure and urges immediate changes to ensure security. Bloomington notes the Chicago and Alton railway’s push for roads funding with a special farmer outreach train Feb 22 to March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Postoffice
Washington
Chicago Postofice
Tittaner
Bloomington
Chicago and Alton Railway
Illinois
Widow Avenges Husband in Essex Shooting
In Essex County Mississippian reports Mrs E B Whitten widow of a man killed months earlier by Fairless shot and killed W Bookless as he left a store. Whitten entered the store as Fairless departed and fired five bullets, striking him fatally. Local authorities pursue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
W. Bookless
E. B. Whitten
Essex
Whitten
Fairless
Farless
Tur
Spite Work With a Gun Reported in Marshall
Mrs. Wellington Lewis of South Jefferson Street reported a window smashed in Miss Fannie s house with a curtain torn and a bullet on the parlor floor. Neighbors heard the shot fired at night as the incident described as spite work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Wich
Wellington Lewis
South Jefferson Street
Fannie F
Austro-Hungary Seals Frontier to Force Servia Message
Vienna reports Austria-Hungary closes its frontier to Servian cattle to pressure Servia over the plan for a neutral customs union of the Iutkun states. The move signals a firm opposition and a demand for policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austro-Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Iutkun
Commerce of Portage Lake Canal 1908 freight tonnage value
The commerce of the Portage Lake canal near Keweenaw Point on Lake Superior totaled 2,413,445 freight tons valued at $79,800,500 in 1908, up from 2,295,922 tons and $59,005,033 in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Main
Portage Lake Canal
Keweenaw Point
Lake Superior
Gambling raid over well to do boys in Muskegon
Police raided an alleged gambling joint run by 60 year old H A Ryder a carpenter and seized twenty young men and boys from well to do families playing poker. The boys paid Ryder 40 cents each to be taught the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
H. A. Ryder
Ryder
Doctor Searched for Smallpox Cases in Hillsboro Venice and Hranie City
Dr J C Westervelt was sent by the state board of health to Hillsboro Venice and Hranie City to investigate suspected smallpox cases reported in Springfield. The board ordered the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. c. Westervelt
Hillsboro
Venicé
Hranie City
State Board of Health
Cotton Loss Report From Tackoon Mississippi
A Mississippi dispatch reports heavy cotton losses with 500 bales burned and a total value around 750000. Local authorities assess the damages and assess emergency measures for the damaged plantations and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sippl Vetton
Death Toll Rises From Valencia Wreck off Vancouver Island
Victoria B C January 24 Valencia a San Francisco bound steamer with ninety four passengers and sixty crew ran aground on a foggy Vancouver Island coast near Gloose. Many drowned while escaping the vessel including a mother who dropped her child into the sea. Two men remain stranded on a cliff as rescuers rush to the scene. The Queen and Queen City have sent aid and the whaling steamer Ovion is reported to be approaching for rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Valencia
San Francisco
Vancouver Island
Gloose
Cape Beale
Ovion Jing
Sechart
Ucarmana
MITCHELL AND LEWIS CLASH AT UMWA CONVENTION
Discussion over endorsing anturacite miners plans sparked a clash between President Mitchell and Vice President Lewis. Lewis urged full explanation to the president. Mitchell claimed no law requires reporting to a vice president. The convention ended the debate as Lewis and Mitchell were re elected to top posts. White named district president of the Loswa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jane 4
United Mine Workers of America
Seale Committee
Mitchell
Lewis
Offcers Mitchell
Lewis Ice
Wilson
John P. White
Loswa
MLW
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
Southwest
Iriters
Conention
Packers Sued for License Money in Montana Suit
Butte Montana January 24 County Attorney James Healy representing the State of Montana began suit against the Swift and Armour and the Hammond packing interests to recover Five thousand dollars alleged to be due as license money for the sale of oleomargarine butterine and imitation cheese in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
James Healy
Montana
Lay
Swift and Armour
Hammond
Seventh Victim Dies After Estella Mill Explosion
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin January reports the seventh death from the Estella mill blast. Jerry Berk, severely scalded with a broken leg, was struck by debris from the mill and died a year after the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Jerry Berk
Estella
Thaber
Snow Heavy Worsens Conditions in Madison Area
Snowy spell continues in Madison Wisconsin with heavy accumulation since Monday. Temperatures ease but travel remains difficult and church services face disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Crowd cheers as judge sentences jailed supervisor in Michigan hearing
In Owosso on January 24 crowds cheered Judge Wiest during hearings for indicted supervisors. J A F Evans pleaded guilty, noted for a crippled hand, and was told to go home to care for his wife and family. Harry Myers was indicted for a misdemeanor, and George W. Stanley pleaded guilty and was fined or sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso
Mich
Jah
Judge Wiest
J. A. F. Evans
Evans
Sunday on the Continent Habits Change Across Europe
The Rev. Dr. Charles L. Thompson says Sunday observance in Europe will improve under secular reform with religious significance. He notes European governments curb Sunday work, including shorter Sunday train schedules in Germany, reduced work in France and Italy, and even restrictions on Sunday bull fights in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles L. Thompson
Europe
Thompson
Woman's National Sabbath Alliance
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Taft Denies Philippine Lands Interest Claims
Secretary Taft sent to the senate a statement denying charges that Philippine commission members own or have any interest in Philippine lands. The proclamation asserts none of the commission has become interested in funds and emphasizes the government’s aim to avoid any suspicion of misdeeds in insular affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Senate
Phiippine Commission
Aft
United States
Dry Dock Dewey Update From San Juan Station
Rear Admiral Dunlap reports the dry dock Dewey located by position near latitude 28 degrees and longitude 44 degrees 6 minutes. Hosley notes the burial of Caesar Buried Seaman who died of beriberi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington
Dunlap
San Juan
PL P
Navy Department
Lowey
Hosley
Caesar
Seaman
Plasterer Falkinson Fatally Shoots Dentist in Wey City
In a quarrel over a 45 cent bill, Kim Leary Falkinson, a plasterer, shot Dr. Drake, a dentist of Ashley City. Drake died within ten minutes. Falkinson fled from the office and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maré@er
Aberdeen
Kim Leary
Falkinson
Dr. Drake
AsWey
CD. Drake
Compositor Nameth Elected Mayor of Dublin
Joseph Patrick Nameth, MP for the Dublin college division and chief composer of the Freeman's Journal, has been chosen lord mayor of Dublin. The Irish Nationalist figure assumes the ceremonial post amid political significance for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Joseph Patrick Nameth
College
The
Freeman’s Journal
Babbitt Driver Causes Panic in Baguio Natives
The automobile driven by Major Ed win Babbitt of the United States army caused widespread panic among natives in Baguio. Other items note the 212 lives lost on the Brazilian turret ship Aguidalma and various legal, political, and social developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Babbitt
United States Army
Baguio
Aguidalma
Savanaugh
Chicago
W. J. Davis
Teatrical
Marshall Field
Field Co Inmiian Museum
Beattie
Sargent
Lawrence Tighe
New York
Evangelist Hiederwolf
Elgin
Ethinelsiey Waldo
New York City
Theodore A. Bingham
Morocco
Regents Inspect New Engineering Building
Regents Babb and Holbrook from Des Moines arrived to inspect the new engineering building and are expected to formally approve the structure during their stay. Engineers may begin moving into the building on Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babb and Holbrook
The
University
Des Moines
City
Brief notices from city and college events in Cedar Rapids
John Cerny of Fairbury is visiting relatives. The board of regents is in session. Dr. Volland and Dr. Brady attended the Southeastern Iowa Dental Society meeting in Keokuk. Barrett McChesney and Ellsworth returned from regents. President MacLean arrives tonight. Prof. Macbride will speak at the Scottish Rites reunion in Cedar Rapids January 24 to 26. Const and Son installed a fuse display case at their clothing store with sixteen electric lights. Fred Closson found and killed a mink on South Gilbert street. Calvin's lecture to Davenport Academy of Sciences was postponed and moved to Monday March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cerny
Fairbury
Neb
Board of Regents
University
R. A. Volland
W. J. Brady
Southeastern Iowa Dental Society
Keokak
Messrs. E. N. Barrett
W. J. McChesney
G. H. Ellsworth
Board of
Regents
MacLean
T. H. Macbride
Iowa
Masonic Order
Cedar Rapids
Printing contract awarded to Telegraph Herald Dubuque
At a Des Moines board of regents meeting the university catalog printing contract was awarded to Telegraph Herald of Dubuque. Cedar Rapids Republican bid was the next lowest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regente
Des Moines
Telegraph Herald of
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids Republican
Bughes Music Store Offers Certificates Toward Piano
Customers may bring certificates to Bughes Music Store and apply them toward a good piano. No fancy pricing advertised.
Immunity pleas clash in Chicago packers trial opening
In federal court Judge Trumphey heard opening statements as District Attorney Morrison sparred with defense lawyer Hynes over claims of immunity and whether the defendants are acting as trust lawyers. Morrison accused the defense of crafting a fevered pack of charges to mislead jurors while Hynes challenged the trust lawyer assertion. The judge ruled the immunity issue may proceed as Morrison vowed to call John S Miller to corroborate his account of a prior interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packers
Trumphey
Morrison
Hynes
William J. Hynes
Atorrison
John &. Miller
Miler
Miller
John S Miller
C. E. Pagio
Congress urged to pass rate bill amid gerrymander clash
Des Moines Ill Jan 24 Representative Weeks resolution to push rate legislation passed the house unanimously. A truce proposal seeks to keep Cer's county in the Fifty district while adding Johnson and Iowa counties to the Second to bolster Cummins influence and shift Jones county, creating a safer Republican map. An appropriation of 60000 dollars for a steel amphitheater at the state fair grounds was requested in the bills presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Des Moines
Ill
Weeks
House
Cummins
Cers
Represents
Cousins
Johnson County
Towa County
Jones County
French Gift to Miss Roosevelt On View In Paris
In Paris on January 24 a magnificent Gobelin tapestry prepared as a wedding present for Miss Roosevelt is reported to represent the finest of the renowned rooms. The tapestry, finished long ago, was originally intended for the empress of Russia whose decline to visit Paris thwarted the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Aris
Miss Roosevelt
Hussia
France
Electric shock victim survives at General Electric works
Washington man B W McClintle suffered a 44 000 volt shock at GE works and was unconscious eight minutes but is expected to recover. Initial reports suggested death. In Boston a note to John Redmond MP calls 410 000 to fund Irish party efforts in the week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
B. W. McClintle
Washington
General Electric Works
Tle
Boston
John Redmond
Pullin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wepeuen
Spooner
Algeciray
Santo Domingo
Culberson
Panama Canal
Anadell
Vancouver
Island
Clif
Mitchell and
Austen Chamberlain Geis Phere
London
Brom’s Grove
Worcestershire
Josep Austen Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
V Clergyiman
Steidard
Regents Holbrook
Babb
Otatoes
Grabani
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!