Wreck Kills Scores in Colorado Rail Collision
Glenwood Springs Colorado January 16 a disastrous head on wreck near Dotsera siding east of the city leaves more than twenty dead and about twice as many injured when Denver and Rio Grande passenger No 5 collides with freight No 66. Engineer Gus Olson misread his watch causing the fatal miscue on a steep downgrade.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Dotsera Siding
Denver and Rio Grande
Gus Olson
Dotsero Olson
Dostero
Family cremated as four children die in Wis. blaze
In Echlin's lumber camp twenty miles south of Ashland Wisconsin Mrs Na Sherrard and four children aged two four and six perished in a morning fire that consumed their board shanty. Camp cook Ste Sherrard attempted a rescue but was badly burned and remains in critical condition at Ashland hospital.
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Wis
Na- Sherrard
Echlin’s
Ashland
Ste Sherrard
Sherrard
Senators Chosen by State Legislatures in 1900s
The report lists senatorial selections by states, with names such as Elihu Root in New York and Boies Penrose in Pennsylvania. It notes successors and party affiliations, including George E. Chamberlain in Oregon and James J. Hughes Jr. in Colorado, among others.
Supreme Court Upholds Pierce Oil Fine and Expulsion
The United States Supreme Court affirmed state court rulings fining Pierce Oil Co of St. Louis $1,623,900 and ousting it from the state for violating Texas laws. The court sustained actions related to the appointment of C. B. er at the instance of the state officials.
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United States
Pierce Oil Company of
Texas
C. B. Er
President notes tariff commission support by youth
The president said he did not wish to influence a question to be settled by his successor. He noted the lad had on several occasions spoken in favor of a general tariff commission.
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General Tariff Commission
Jury Selection Begins in Marshall Murder Case in Tennessee
In Union City Tennessee on January 29 jury selection started for Ed Marshall an alleged night who is among the county's wealthiest men charged with murdering Captain Ranken at Walnut Log.
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Union City
Tenn
Marshall
Ranken
Walnut Log
New York Rep Attacks President Roosevelts Speech
In a heated House session on the pension bill Mr. Willett of New York delivered a sharp denunciation of President Roosevelt. His remarks were cut off by a house vote to hear no more, with Willett labeling the president a gargoyle and tyranny while criticizing free speech.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Willett
New York
Eight killed in Phocaea Turkey earthquake shock
An earthquake near Phocaea, northwest of Smyrna, left eight people dead with many injured. The tremor struck heavily populated areas though Phocaea itself reported no deaths or major damage. American battleships Louisiana and Virginia were reported at anchor nearby.
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Smyrna
Turkey
Phocaea
Louisiana
Virginia
Fire destroys Brookside mills and wool scouring shoe plant
North Chelmsford Mass January 20 A blaze at Brookside destroyed the area including Brookside rose 948 mills and George Moore wool scouring shoe plant. The fire caused about 500 dollars in losses and damage.
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North Chelmsford
Mass
George Moore
New Law To Be Tested In Supreme Court Appeal
The state won judgment and fines against Central Lumber for violating an anti discrimination rate law from two years ago. The company appealed, and the case will go to the Supreme Court to test the law’s constitutionality. If sustained, the ruling would bar the comparison from continuing in South Dakota.
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Central Lumber Company
Preme
Supreme Court
G¢Neral
Hains a Free Man after Murder Verdict in Court
In Flushing New York on January 16 Thornton Jenkins Hains is acquitted as a principal in the murder of William E Annis. The jury after twenty two hours and fifteen ballots delivered a not guilty verdict. Justice Crane cleared the chamber and Hains received a forceful public greeting before being escorted to a local hotel.
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Flushing
N. Y
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Thornton Hains
Edward W. Hannigan
Hampton Roads
Crane
Thornton
Queens County
Hains
Roosevelt vetoes water power bill over James River trust
President Roosevelt vetoes a Missouri water power bill and warns of a growing monopoly he calls a water power trust. He cites figures showing electric companies could charge all the traffic will bear as coal supplies dwindle and warns the public faces a powerful monopoly in domestic and industrial life.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
James River
Missouri
Farmer kills wife then himself near St John ND
John Bentley a ND farmer on a claim near St John killed his wife in front of their six children before slitting his own throat with a Tazor. The couple had been separated but lived together to hold the claim. The wife died at once. Bentley died hours later. Neighbors heard the children’s screams and found the scene.
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Grand Forks
N. D
John Bentley
St. John
Death of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky Reported
The death is announced of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky who led the Russian air fleet in May 1905 when it suffered heavy losses at sea. Official word attributes his death to neuralgia and heart disease.
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St. Petersburg
Rojest Vensky
Rojestvensky
Will Not Dodge Court Appearance in Any Case
Buffalo Jan 20 P J Kieran former Fidelity Pund ing company president, fortified by bail bonds, surrendered to Pittsburgh police on Monday and did not go to New York. He gave himself up as required.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Doings of Congress Senate Ananias Club Debated
Senator Tillman condemned statements by Attorney General Bonaparte and Postmaster General Meyer as grounds for Ananias Club membership. The postal savings bank bill received further discussion. In the House a proposal to print 2 090 000 copies of the day’s proceedings after the president’s rebuke was voted down.
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Senate
Ananias Club
Tillman
Bonaparte
Meyer
Oregon
Postal Savings Bank
House
Senate Amendment Raises Top House Salaries Discussed
Senate amendment increasing salaries for president, vice president, and Speaker of the House is debated at length with no action. The House-day focuses on private bills, a large number of which are passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Senate Session Eulogizes Maryland Senator Whyte
Senate devoted to eulogies for the late Senator Whyte of Maryland. House discusses a pension appropriation bill with no time limit on debate.
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Senate
Senator Whyte
Maryland
House
Senate Sets Speaker Salary At 15000 After Vote
The senate approved raising the speaker of the house salary from 12000 to 15000 by a 37 to 27 vote. The appropriations committee had urged a rise to 20000. House members discussed various topics after Mr Willett's attack on the president.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Committee On Appropriations
House
Willett
Senate bill hikes top U.S. pay to watch over price
A Senate bill raises the President’s salary to 100000 per year and increases salaries for the Vice President, Speaker of the House, and Supreme Court justices. The measure also plans to abolish all but one of the eighteen pension agencies nationwide.
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Senate
United States
Supreme Court
Hat Makers Strike Over Union Label Ban
New York January 16 A general strike of hat makers estimated at about 25000 workers began in hat manufacturing centers after Associated Hat Manufacturers decided to drop the union label in member factories The move was said to reflect a breakdown in the union working agreement and leaders warn it is part of a broader plan to remove union labels across industries There was no disorder as workers peacefully left their jobs.
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New York
Associated Hat Manufacturers
The
Hatters
Woman Admits Killing Husband in Milwaukee Quarrel
Milwaukee January 18. Mrs Otto Lundstrom known as Vera Lee confessed to police that she killed her husband during a quarrel over a drink of whisky. The woman at arrest insisted her husband took his own life.
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Milwaukee
Otto Lundstrom
Vera Lee
Fire Sweeps Messina Again Amid Snowbound Refugees
Messina has been swept by fire again as strong winds fan embers from earthquake ruins. Soldiers sailors and firemen worked to control the blaze threatening the harbor promenade while refugees endure freezing conditions and cold tents with limited clothing following the disaster.
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Messina
Acceptance Speech Shows Crawford Victory in Legislature
A political acceptance recounts separate Senate and House votes for Crawford with wide support and solid Lee backing. It notes Crawford’s integrity, calls for equal law, and pledges fidelity to public welfare as he thanks loyal supporters and bids farewell.
Speech of Mr. Crawford for South Dakota Senate seat
Mr. Crawford delivers a grateful, humble message to the Senate and House of Representatives after his election to the United States Senate. He vows to serve without malice, accept criticism, and work for all citizens while facing vast responsibilities and the trust placed in him by the state.
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Senate
House
U.S
Crawford
Lee
Wosnuk
Fowler
Tobin
Morris
Sioux Falls
Cee
Hitchcock
Ziebach
Craward
House of Representatives
South Dakota
Legislative Department
United States
Tate
Senator Receives Thunderous Farewell Amid Cheers
During his speech the senator was repeatedly applauded while a tumultuous scene unfolded with cheering and waving hand kerchiefs showing enthusiasm unmatched by any earlier display at the event.
Senate introduces tax and hospital bills amid session activity
Two new senate bills appear Tuesday. By Byrne a duplicate tax commission bill mirrors a house measure. Laurson proposes locating a hospital for inebriates at Alexandria. House bills include landmarks placement by Lesby, county aid to fairs up to 40 percent by Otto, town council powers over vagrants and sewers by Van Ruschen, verification of municipal accounts by Van Ruschen, express rates by Peterson of Day, and domestic corporate organization by Dudley.
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Senate
Byrne
Tax Commission
House
Larson
Minnehaha
Laurson
Alexandria
Lesby
Otto
van Ruschen
Peterson
Day
Dudley
House passes anti polygamy amendment and tax deed timing bill
The House approved an anti polygamy constitutional amendment and a bill by Mr Taylor setting a limit on procedures to begin tax deed actions. The action reflects congressional focus on marriage law and property tax enforcement.
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House
Quiet start as session settles man to task
The first weeks of the session were uneventful as is typical until after elections. Senatorship was effectively settled so the election was a formality. With that settled and the anti pass law in place the legislature has begun work promptly and efficiently.
Senate Fight Over North Carolina Bond Bill Grips Two Afternoons
The senate debate on the North Carolina bond bill stretched over two full afternoons with a lively clash. Senators Dillon Seward and Bates supported the refund bill while Byrne and Curtis opposed.
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Senate
North Carolina
Dillon
Seward
Bates
Byrne
Curtis
Factional Deadlock in Ohio Electors Chooses Shrader
Ohio faced a tense deadlock over selecting a messenger to carry the electoral vote to Washington. After hours of contention Brown and Shrader shifted support to chairman Cook, a progressive, leading to Shrader’s unanimous election following bids by Lien and Doering to nominate Shrader.
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Washington
Ohioh
Messrs. Brown
Shrader
Cook
State Committee
Messrs. Lien
Doering
Mr. Shrader
Woman Taxpayers Seek Suffrage in State Resolution
A joint resolution prepared by the W C T U seeks to enfranchise women who pay taxes and opposes submitting an amendment to the state constitution to a popular vote.
Railroad Lobbyist Urges Passage of Provisions
B P Hoover the sole ground lobbyist for a railroad or express company states any item bearing the word railroad will pass. The railroad lobby failed two years ago and current stock legislation faces similar opposition amid present session proceedings.
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B. P. Hoover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colorado
Benjamin F. Shively
James A. Hemenway
Eta
M. N. Johnson
H. C. Hansbrough
Dakota
Coe I. Crawford
A. B. Kittredge
Ahoma
Thomas P. Gore
Dem
Regon
George E. Chamberlain
Charles W. Fulton
Clorado
James J. Hughes, Jr
Henry M. Teller
Albert B. Cummins
Rep
William J. Stone
Deed Smoot
Oil Company
Wir. Willett
Will
Congress
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