Education fund sought in Philippine commission report
Secretary Taft submits the annual Philippine Commission report to the President with separate reports from the Civil Governor and department heads. He notes improved tranquility outside remote Moro and Mindanao regions, growing English literacy, and rising education enrollment to 262000 with expenditures around 2 million dollars for education. He discusses customs revenue, proposed public works finance, opium regulation, harbor improvements, and church state issues awaiting Congressional action.
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Taft
Philippine Commis
Mindanman
Jolo
Athein
Hou
Philippines
Modila Harber
Cebu
Opium Commission
Orient
Forey
Formosa
Opium Committee
Philippine Islands
Gov. Wright
Department
Earthquake near Baku buries hundreds in ruined town
A St Peters dispatch reports a quake at Bhemakhs seventy six miles NW of Baku wrecking low town areas called Kuwilde, burying hundreds despite a 3 year old ban on further building in the densely populated area. In Porto Rico, a bid for independence under American control fails as Unionists and Republicans clash in the legislature.
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St Petershire
Fceney
Bhemakhs
Baku
Kuwildeings
Porto Rico
Bon Juan
Por
Kille
Repubblicans
Votog
Railway directors set annual dividend at 7 percent base
The Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway directors Tuesday declared an annual dividend of seven percent, placing the stock on a seven percent basis after years of paying around the same rate.
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New York
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company
Movements Near Straits of Bab el Mandeb Reported
The Husalat squadron led by Admiral Hotrovsky passed Port Straits of Bab el Mandeb on Tuesday morning en route to Jiba 4) and the gulf of Aden.
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Perm
Husalat
Hotrovsky
Straits of Habel Mandeb
Jiba 4
Gulf of Aden
Czar narrowly escapes assassination in St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg describe a Epiphany ceremony at the Winter Palace interrupted when grape shot fired from the Horse Guards battery hit near the czar and Empress. The blast damaged a salon row and wounded officials. authorities detained battery men for investigation amid rumors of a plotted attack.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peter and St. Paul
Burtt
Neva
Winter Palace
Nicholas
Romanoff
McCormick
Addy
Jiss
Teltlink
Arane
Rules of Livestock Quarantine Announced for February
Washington announces regulations establishing a federal quarantine to curb spread of splenetic or southern fever among cattle. Quarantine covers eastern North Carolina, all of South Carolina, Indian Territory, Alabama, Mississippi and parts of Virginia, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, and California with dates and provisions for moving shippers and unloading at quarantined yards. The measure, effective November 1, remains subject to change.
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Washington
Department of Aariooinire
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Indian Territory
Alabama
Mississippi
Lewistate
Virginia
James River
Bedford County
Georgia
Union
Towns
Raton
Arkinsas
Oklahoma
Texas
Panhandle
California
Bryan Declines College Presidency in Jacksonville
William J. Bryan spent the day in conference with trustees of an Illinois college in Jacksonville, Md. He was elected chairman of the board and said he could not accept the presidency at this time as he had nothing to offer. A committee including Bryan, former Governor Richard Yates, and Owen P. Thompson was appointed to select a new president.
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Bryan
Jacksonville
William J. Bryan
Inois College
Calleve
Richard Yates
Hiiness
Chdee Owen P. Thompson
Reservists Refuse to Fight in Manchuria Reported
London dispatch to the Express cites a usually trustworthy source that about 70 reservists from Riga have flatly refused orders to go to Manchuria, delaying any dispatch to that effect.
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London
The
Express
Riga
Manchuria
Kuroki Death Report From London Telegraph
The Sin Min Ting telegraph in London reports General Kuroki died at Liao Yang on December 20. No other correspondent confirms the report.
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London
Telegraph
Kuroki
Liao-Yang
Czar's ukase bans all public gatherings in St Petersburg
A Jan 21 6 am edict forbids all assemblies and demonstrations in St Petersburg as authorities attempt to curb mounting unrest amid workers' protests. Police increase patrols and troops in the city while talks with employers promise potential concessions on employment terms.
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St. Petersburg
Missouri Legislature Still Deadlocked in Senate Ballot
Jefferson ChigMo reports continued Republican deadlock as Kerens gains one vote from Niedringhaus in the Senate ballot for Friday. Pettijohn holds one, Shaw of Dade noted gains, with a second Republican conference held Friday afternoon as regulars discuss plans for Monday’s state organization meeting.
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Jefferson ChigMo
Kerens
Niedringhaus
Pettijohn
Kerens of
Shaw
Dade
Povnjohn
Lion
Strike Settled in Fall River Mills After Wage Cut
Boston Maya reports a conference at Gaylord Douglas' office ends a strike by Fall River cotton mill operatives. Workers will return to work at once under the July wage reduction of 12 1/4 percent. earlier talks failed, but a second meeting led to settlement. The dispute centered on the margin between raw material and manufactured goods to be taxed by manufacturers, to be reviewed by Gov. Douglas.
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Boston
Maya
Twen
Gay, Douglas
Fall River
Gov
Dongil
Heflin Introduces Rule to Bar Opinion by Judges
In Washington on Thursday Representative Heflin of Alabama introduced a bill aimed at criminal trials by jury. The measure follows the Supreme Court decision in the Burton case and would prohibit United States district judges and several other federal judges from expressing opinions to the jury about the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
United States Supreme Court
Burton
United States
Appoints Iowa Man as Porto Rico Attorney General
At a conference between President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft the president selected A. G. Stewart of Iowa as Attorney General of Porto Rico succeeding Willa Sweet of Idaho. Stewart is a Spanish American War veteran who served as a volunteer.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
A. G. Stewart
Iowa
Porto Rion
Willa Sweet
Idaho
Stewart
Spain
United States
Appointment of United States Commissioner in Clarenmore
Bessey was Friday appointed United States Commissioner in Clarenmore by Judge Gill of the Northern District to fill the place of Judge Jennings who recently resigned to accept the postmaster appointment here.
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Clarenmore
T. E
Bessey
United States
Gill
Jennings
Sentences Forger to Prison in Adams County
Quinney WL M D Strong a former prominent wealthy wholesaler of Peoria was convicted in the Adams county circuit court Thursday of obtaining money on a worthless check and was sentenced by the penitentiary at Chester.
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Quinney
M.D. Strong
Iteon Pueblo Delegation Seeks Tax Shield in Congress
A delegation from Iteon Pueblo SN M Indiana arrived to push for congressional action blocking proposed territorial taxation of their properties. The party aims to shield landholdings from anticipated tax measures and preserve holdings amid regional fiscal proposals.
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Washington
Iteon Pueblo
SN. M
Indiana
Powers to Preserve China's Integrity
Washington Secretary Hay reports positive assurances from all Powers that they will not threaten China’s territorial integrity. A circulated note confirms none intend to extend possessions in China after the war to balance power in the East, resolving rumors of planned boundary readjustments.
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Washington
Hay
China
East
Russian reforms move to zemstvo and douma consult
Interior Minister Sviatopolk Mirsky wins a signal committee victory and a plan to consult zemstvos and doumas on reforms outlined in the Imperial manifesto. The decision is seen as securing Mirsky's continuing influence and policy momentum.
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Lt. Petersburg
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Committee of Ministers
Zemstvos
Doumas
Svimtopolh- Mirsky
Russians Enter Kashgar as China Seeks Withdrawal
Shanghai reports China protests Russian entry into Kashgar domain in eastern Turkestan. Kashgar’s governor asks the foreign affairs board to negotiate Russian withdrawal. The city is a dominant party in eastern Turkestan with a large population.
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Shanghai
China
Kashgar
Chinese Board of Foreign Affairs
Turkestan
Dixon UK Reports Record Land Price in Ogle County Farm Sale
In Dixon UK a record price was paid for a farm in Ogle County. The 168 acre property of John Stocking was sold to RM Johnie of Pontiar WM for $150 per acre. Three years earlier similar land traded at $37 per acre.
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Dixon
Ogle County
John Stocking
RM. Johnie
Pontiar
Chicago officers named at Western Paper Box Association session
At the closing session of the Western Paper Box Manufacturers Association the following officers were elected President John T Holman vice president B Loulek Milwaukee secretary Predivenon Cincinnati treasurer Keneuker W. EK Ritchie Chicago.
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Chicago
Western Paper Box Manufactir Ors Association
John T. Holman
Loulek
J.P. Hummel
Milwaukee
Pred Divenpon
Cincinnati
Keneuker W. EK. Ritchie
Arrested man held on Infernal machine charge in jail
Gossier Rosseau, arrested here on January 1, was found in possession of an Infernal machine. He was given a hearing Friday and committed to prison to await requisition papers from New York.
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Villadtetpita
Gossier Rosseau
New York
Fullfight billed in San Angelo halted by law order
Capt Carleton Bass planned a Friday exhibition in San Angelo but Sheriff J McConn halted the event on advice from the Attorney General that it violated the law.
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San Angelo
Tax
Carleton Bass
J. McConnonl
Yaquis Slay Engineer MacKenzie in Chicago
Yaqui Indlane attacked John MacKenzie a noted mining engineer in Chicago. Roker Coy a prominent local dentist is also named in the incident as involved in the broader events.
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MacKenzie
Chicago
Citlanhua
Mexico
Kiane
John MacKenzie
Roker Coy
Concord girl injured in state asylum incident
Mignonette Seavey of Darrington, nine, was injured at the state insane asylum here on Thursday. The report notes alcohol involvement but not serious injuries and mentions her father Mr Seavey. The incident raises questions about safety at the facility.
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Concord
Mignonette Seavey
Darrington
Mr Seavey
Owe
Roller
Tibet survey confirms Everest as world’s highest peak
A dispatch to Stan Ward from Calcutts reports the Tibet survey mission established Mount Everest as the highest peak on Earth. The finding solidifies prior claims and marks a milestone in geographic exploration.
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Lomsono
Stan Ward
Calcutts
Tibet Survey
Senator Burton Gets New Trial
Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas must face a new trial after the U S Supreme Court reversed a lower court verdict. The majority, led by Justice Peckham, held jurisdiction lay in Washington for four counts, while a dissent by Justice Harlan argued St Louis jurisdiction.
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Washington
Joseph Ralph Hurton
Kansas
United States
Court of
Peckham
Justice Harlan
Horton
St. Louis
Bowen
St. Louie
Burton
Cneeks
St. Lauia
Folk Sets Lobbyist Rules For Jefferson City Visit
Gov Folk announces rules limiting professional lobbyists during the Legislature session in Jefferson City. On arrival they must report to the governor, state their visit purpose, inform news outlets, and are limited to a thirty hour stay in the city.
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Jefferson City
Folk
Tuesaday
Railroad Corporation
Snel Loblylata
General Assembly
Carnegie Will Refund Money To Students At Oberlin
In Oberlin Ohio President King announced at chapel that Andrew Carnegie would reimburse students for losses from the Citizen's National Bank failure tied to Chadwick forgeries. He said Carnegie would cover about $4000 to depositors, including women, with deposits made before the bank collapse.
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Carnegie
Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin College Thossay
King
Chapel
Citizen's National Bank
Andrew Carnegie
Three Months Rail Accident Totals Across Nation
Interstate Commerce Commission reports no national railroad accident totals for July. For the quarter ends, 14 fatalities and 2,454 injuries among passengers, 1,503 among employees, plus 149 collisions and 132 derailments. Car and engine damage cited at $24, etc. Tokyo notes Japan captures British steamer Oakley in Teushima Strait. crew of 5,400 tons coal bound for Vancouver.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commision
United States
Tokio
Oakley
Teushima Strait
Voxen
Cardi
Viaikvom Tok
Bravelt
Saagbe
Washington official named to Ellis Island post
Robert Watehorn, longtime immigration commissioner of Mon treale, is appointed commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island New York. William Williams has resigned leaving the post open.
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Waahingion
Robert Watehorn
Strikes Hit Russian Shipyards And Factories
Russian workers at Neva Shipbuilding Works join a broad strike wave, halting submarine and war material production. About 12 000 employees walk out, threatening naval orders as other industries including Obuxhoff Steel Mills and Cotton Mills join, raising the labor dispute to a wider, politicized scale amid government wartime demands.
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St. Petersburg
Neva Shipbuilding Works
Polthov
FranceReussian Works
Neva
Geneva
Obuxhoff Steel Works
Lee
Ue Stelalus Cotton Mills
Han
Iron and Steel Works
Als
Social Democrats
States elect eleven U S Senators in 1906 wave
Fifty states move to fill Senate seats with Republican wins. Names include Chauncey M. Depew of New York, Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, Philander Knox of Pennsylvania, Elmer J. Burkett of Nebraska, Julius Caesar Borrows of Michigan, Moses Clapp of Minnesota, Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, Meldrum Clark Murray Crane, Neewn Hale of Maine, O. Poindexter McCumber of North Dakota, and George Sutherland of Rhode Island.
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United Sides
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Representaive
James A. Hemenway
Charla W. Fairbanks
Penneylvania
Philamler C. Knox
Mo & Quay
Knox
Pennypacker
Nebraska
Elmer J. Workett
Regal Hean
Charles H. Dietrich
Michigan
Julius Caesar Borrows
Minnesota
Mosen BE
George F. Hoar
Maine
Kuewne Hale
North Dakota
O. Po J. McCumber
Viah
George Sutherland
Oberlin losses eyed for 15000 fund from Carnegie
Ohio officials expect not more than 15000 to be raised by Mr Carnegie to aid depositors and students widows and others in need after the failure. Donors may receive 4 to 6 percent back. experts find the tanks books in good order except the church payor. Allot 669414 to Military Academy. House committee supports the military academy with 30073 more than the estimate.
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Gtems
Ohio
Oberlin Umiete
Carnegie
Foley
Carmogl
Military
Washington
House
Military Academy
Stephen A Ginna Dies After Illness In New Jersey
Stephen A. Ginna a well known figure in the metal trade and a chamber of commerce member from Streator Illinois died in Bewaren New Jersey from apoplexy. He formerly led Vitalean detailing company and resided in Plainfield New Jersey.
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New York
Stephen A. Ginna
The
Chamber of Commerce
Vitalean Detiining
Bewaren
Plainfield, N. J
Death of Thomas Bondurant Ends Long Bloomington Residency
Thomas Bondurant aged 74, a wealthy Bloomington resident, died Monday night at Deland. He richly endowed Eureka College.
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Bloomington
Thomas Bondurant
Aatt County
Deland
Eureka
Ul) College
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