Roosevelt Kills White Rhinoceros Bulls and More
A native runner reports Col Roosevelt killed three bulls and two cows of the white rhinoceros family while the naturalists gathered birds mammals mollusks plants and photos. Former President Roosevelt notes 8473 vertebrate specimens plus thousands of plants and 2000 photographs from his Nairobi expedition. Countess Cassini debuts in Paris. England election results show government coalition Liberals 79 Labor 17 Irish Nationalists 16. Opposition Unionists 96 with a net Unionist gain of 30.
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Germany
South Africa
Col. Roosevelt
Cassini
Washington
Paris
Theater Femina
England
Liberals
Laborites
Incomes Rise and Policy Battles Trump the Times
Armour cites corn price as beef driver while ration cuts fail to lower costs. A national crackdown on the “speet ttrust” is planned. Referee Blair says Harry Kendall Thaw is bankrupt under U.S. bankruptcy laws. Alaska bill aims at a $30 million irrigation bond. Beveridge measure creates Alaska legislative council. Town candidate seeks renomination. Taggart loses sight in eye after accidental shooting. Editor Joseph A. Graham dies in Salisbury. Taft and Roosevelt are prominent in foreign coverage. Labor group demand for U.S. Steel probe referred to judiciary. Taft notes no federal life-insurance law. Libel suit against Bristow dismissed. Graves claims vast forester knowledge. Walsh, Leavenworth prisoner, aged 72. Cadet admissions to West Point to rise gradually. Hughes speaks on life insurance faith.
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Harry Kendall Thaw
United States
William B. Blair
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Senate Committee On Territories
Beveridge
Legislative Council
Alaska
Smith
Town
Taggart
Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Morton
Joseph A. Graham
Salisbury
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Committee On Judiciary
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Michael W. Louis
Joséphy L. Bristow
Kansas
Henry’. Paytié
Washington
Claybaugh
Henrry
Graves
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Leavenworth
West Point Military
Senate
Warren
Committee On Military
Hughes
Wide range of political and transport news across the nation
Washington dispatch notes Liberal factions in Parliament and education rail policy, while reports from Cincinnati recount a Big Four wreck killing five trainmen and injuring fifteen. Paris cites no Hankow loan settlement, Taft urges action, and notable deaths include Ezra Kendall and Henry Mead.
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J. Shirley
Eaton
Saygie
New York
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Washington Dispatch
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
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Long Island
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Beveridge
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Ind
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South Africa
Kiel
Germany
William Huntington
Boston University
Gilchrist Transportation Company
Great Lakes
Frank W. Gilchrist
Alpena, Mich
Rates Declared Unreasonable Across Mississippi Crossings
Interstate Commerce Commission rules freight rates from Mississippi River crossings to Ottumwa Iowa as excessive. Senator Burkett calls for swift action on the postal savings bank bill while Speaker Cannon questions Roosevelt’s authority in a Brussels conference appointment.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Postal Savings Bank
Senate
Burkett
Cannon
Roosevelt
Brussels
MacVeagh
Internal Revenue Bureau
Taft
Ballinger
Nelson
Committee On Public Lands
Mondell
Wyoming
Taft pursues tact as Ballinger-Pinchot probe nears
President Taft shows tact to unite factions as the Ballinger-Pinchot committee prepares to begin its inquiry with Senator Nelson selected to head the investigation. Senator Burkett expects passage of a postal banking bill this session. Town editors report their semiannual Boone meeting. Zelaya plans to travel to Belgium after leaving Nicaragua.
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Ballinger-Pinchot Committee
Nelson
Ballinger
Burkett
Congress
Boone
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Belgium
United Mine Workers threaten nationwide strike if wage talks fail
In Indianapolis on January 26 leaders of the United Mine Workers of America warned a general strike of miners in the United States and Canada if mine operators refuse to sign contracts granting a wage increase. President Thomas L. Lewis urged a coordinated effort across districts and a Toledo wage conference with operators of Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania to secure a uniform raise.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Canada
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas L. Lewis
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsyvania
Lewis
New York Meat Market Slumps Amid Price Protests
In New York on January 26, wholesale and retail meat prices fell as agitation against high prices spreads. Lamb and pork loin saw reductions while beef prices dropped further, with dealers forecasting cheaper meat by week’s end. The grand jury probe into food combinations, notably the milk trust, continued as district attorney Whitman examined cold storage practices fueling artificial prices.
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New York
Whitman
Flood in France Stages Worst Since 1802 in Paris
Paris reports rising Seine flooding with 27 feet 8 inches at Point Royal and an expected crest near 31 feet tomorrow. Prime Minister Briand and Finance Minister Couchery estimate losses surpass 200 million dollars as Paris reorganizes into five relief zones led by military commanders.
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France
Paris
Point Royal
Seine
Fretesous
Fluvial Navigation Department
Yonne
Briand
Finance Couchery
National Board of Trade Backs Ship Subsidy at Meeting
Washington January 26 The National Board of Trade opened and began debating committee resolutions. Several allied groups endorsed the ship subsidy to aid merchant marine and the measure appears headed for near unanimous approval. Postal savings banks currency reform and conservation were expected to progress through committees with debate mainly on approval form. A five member special committee to study causes of high living costs was to be appointed by President La Lanne later today.
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National Board of Trade
Edorses
Washington
la Lanne
Passage of Mann White Slave Bill in House
Washington January 26 Congress passed by viva voce vote the Mann white slavery bill as introduced by Representative Mann. The measure aims to curb white slavery and trafficking with penalties and enforcement provisions.
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Washington
Mann
House
Postmasters Appointed in Washington Today
Postmasters appointed today include T. Farr for Hillsboro and Geo. Taney for Napoleon, with the ceremony taking place in Washington this January.
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Washington
Jan
Farr
Hillsboro
Geo
Taney
Napoleon
Taft Denies Planned Broad Prosecutions Against Corporations
Washington January 25 President Taft rejected rumors of a new department and indiscriminate prosecutions against big industries. He stated the anti trust prosecutions will follow the plan outlined in his January 7 1910 message. Railway magnate James J Hill said the president would not attack corporations and that law violations would be prosecuted.
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Washington
Taft
Attorney
Pew
Jas. J. Hill
New York
White House
Hill
Paris Flood Devastates City as 50,000 Troops Mobilize
Paris faces mounting ruin as the garrison of 50,000 soldiers is deployed to combat floods. Port Royal water reaches 26 feet above low tide, subways partially operate, factories halt, power and communications fail, bread prices rise, and drinking water becomes scarce amid worsening weather and a spreading emergency.
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Paris
Port Royal
Choisy-Le-Roi
National board of trade meets to press business needs
Sixty chambers represent the nation at the fortieth annual meeting in Washington. The body plans concerted action on live issues, with resolutions urging legislation and repeal of acts. Strong calls for a ship subsidy to promote an American merchant marine and for harbor and river improvements appear among actions.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
National Board of Trade
Avich
Beef Probe Spreading Involving Chicago Groups
A January 25 report from Chicago indicates additional organizations beyond the National Packing Co may be included in the federal grand jury investigation into the beef trust. Judge Landis received information as a letter with detailed charges and promptly notified United States District Attorney Edwin W. Sims.
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Chicago
Beef, Trust
National Packing Co
Federal Grand Jury
Federal
Avalanches in Switzerland Cause Widespread Flood Damage
In Berne Switzerland on January 24 enormous floods have caused extensive damage as a dozen avalanches sweep the region. Several districts were overwhelmed by the onslaught and residents report heavy losses and disruption across communities.
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Berne
Switzerland
Abandoned Appeal Ends Liberty Bid for Jones
Judge Edward says no appeal bond possible for Michael Lynch replacement. Andy Jones loses bid for Rugby bank wrecker plan. Jones to be moved to Leavenworth to begin a ten year term, with possible six years eight months under good behavior rules. He will be in U S custody pending transfer.
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Federal
Jones
U. S
J. F. Shea
Seine Flood Surges Past All Records in Paris Region
Paris experiences a record flood as the Seine rises at 0.75 inches per hour, with upper river stations stationary at noon. Dead cattle and debris drift downstream while the Marne also climbs. a fissure at the Auteuil viaduct threatens Paris, and the floodwaters overwhelm bridges and underground systems.
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Paris
Seine
Melun
Nogent
Bray
Marne
Yvonne
Grand Morin
Auteuil
Charges Clarify Ballinger Probe Allegations Unfold
Washington January 27 Louis D Brandeis special counsel for Glavis described specific allegations against Secretary of the Interior Ballinger to the congressional investigating committee. He stressed the charges rested on a series of acts and circumstances rather than a single act.
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Washington
Louis R. Gravis
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Congressional Investigating Committee
Louis DB. Brandeis
Boston
Glavis
Farmers Respond to Meat Boycott With Counter Move
Frankfort Kansas January 27 farmers in this vicinity begin a counter boycott against labor unions that refuse meat. They plan a state wide effort to quit using goods produced by boycotting unions for a year and to advocate free trade. Organizers say packers back the meat boycott.
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Frankfort
Kas
Corporation Tax Law Upheld by United States Circuit Court
Judge R W Taylor sustained the constitutionality of the federal corporation tax law in a formal order dismissing a stockholder suit against the American Multigraph Co of Cleveland. The ruling sustains the demurrer and allows immediate appeal to the Supreme Court.
Representative Sabbath Pushes Free-Import Bill on Food
Washington January 27 Representative Sabbath Democrat says lowering food prices depends on placing certain items on the free list. He introduced a bill to remove tariffs on imports of sugar flour eggs vegetables fish live stock and meats of all kinds.
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Washington
Sabbath
Dem
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