White House New Year Reception Opens Taft Era
The Taft administration kicks off with a grand White House New Year reception. Diplomats in brilliant uniforms mingle with citizens as Taft and Mrs. Taft greet guests. no special invitees due to Mrs. Taft’s health, but a formal procession of ambassadors leads the event.
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White House
Taft
Diplo
Ambassa
Baron Mayor Des Planches
Virof
Ashington
Sion
Yasuya Uchida
Kiazim Bey
Turkey
de la Barra
Mexico
Senor Rojas
Venezuela
Mr. Carmiles
Marquis of Villalobar
Senor Joubert
President Tafts First New Years in the White House
Washington begins a cosmopolitan New Year as President Taft and Mrs. Taft receive diplomatic representatives from all nations in the Blue Room. Capt Archibald Butt, military aide, will manage arrangements for the reception with Gen Leonard Wood, new chief of staff, leading the army officers in the welcoming line.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
White House
Army
State, War and Navy Department
Archibald Butt
Gen
Leonard Wood
New Year Arrives Amid Boisterous Midnight Celebration
As the clock struck twelve, revelers marked the start of 1910 with loud festivities and bright displays. Spectators gathered in city streets and venues to welcome the new year with cheers, music, and confetti as bells rang out.
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la Crosse
Tennyson
Graustark
Germania Hall
Masonic Temple
Knights Templar
Knight Templar
Knights of Pythias
Elks’ Club
la Crosse Club
Coal famine hits sections of Southern Minnesota line
The St. Paul railroad report says a coal shortage has hit about seventy stations on the Southern Minnesota division. Stations report days without coal and widespread hardship, with protests vocal along the line. Officials blame limited storage and nine months of rush orders for the inability to provide coal.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
St. Paul Road
Allen aided prospecting work in bankruptcy case
Madison Wis Jan 1 Phil Allen Jr convicted banker of Mineral Point testified before Referee Lewis in bankruptcy proceedings enumerating about forty mining companies in which he held stock in varying amounts. He said most shares were of little value as they were bought for small sums to furnish capital for prospecting efforts.
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Madison, Wis
Phil Allen, Jr
Mineral Point
Lewis
Yeomen Open Installation in Des Moines
The Brotherhood of America holds an open installation on January 13 in Des Moines Iowa with officers elected and a fine program. About 50 people attended with 28 tables for a lunch and dancing. A moving picture show is planned for Tuesday January 11 for friends.
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Brotherhood of Amer
Drie Moines
Rowena
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Broad Decreases
The Associated Banks of New York report a week that saw declines across reserves deposits loans and circulation. Total loans stand at 1 196 598 890 dollars while bank surplus sits around 6 691 725 dollars compared with prior years.
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New York
Associated Banks of
United States
New York Stock Market Ends Year With Mild Gain
The year end session saw the market drift with no clear trend as prices posted a slight advance while several stocks moved in unpredictable patterns. The weekly bank statement showed a $7.0 million drop in reserves and cash holdings fell by over $7 million, reflecting weaker liquidity and London and interior lending shifts.
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New York Evening Post Company
New York
London
Paris
Police arrest alleged overcoat thief on Mill Street
An unnamed man identified as Stauf was arrested by North Side police on Mill Street for suspected overcoat theft and charges include stolen shoes. He remains at Central Police Station where officials say they have not identified the suspect or his details as of 11 o clock this morning.
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Christ Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry van Dyke
Hazel Getchell
Harry Norton
City Mission Workers
W. P. Cunningham
West Avenue Church
Dr. Shute
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
J. J. Clemens
C. Heist
Scranton
Clemens
First Congregational Church
Henry Faville
H. G Marelssen
Mill Street
North Side
Stauf
Central
Celery
Assassination Plot Targets Nicaragua Leader Estrada
A report from New Orleans claims four assassins were hired to kill Provisional President Estrada of Nicaragua. The source, via Estrada’s representative, says the agents acted for the deposed president and aimed to topple the revolution by killing Estrada as Madriz seeks to end the war.
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New Orleans
Sane
Estrada
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Mexico
Madriz
Colombian figure Rafael Reyes faces assassination threats in Mexico City
May murder threats loom over Rafael Reyes of Colombia as Guatemalans target him in Mexico City. Police say they will provide special protection. Reyes has long been a prominent figure in Central American affairs.
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Mexico City
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
Mexico
Reyes
Kellogg to Return as Special Counsel in Oil Case
Frank B. Kellogg leaves St Paul for Washington to resume work as special counsel for the government in the Standard Oil case. The government will move to advance the appeal before the Supreme Court on Monday morning.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Frank B. Kellogg
Washington
Standard Oil
United States Circuit Court
Worst quake may have ended year in California
Fatherdenbach the seismograph inventor at St. Ignatius College observatory records the most severe vibration in memory. The disturbance likely struck California at about 5:07 a m with main shocks from 5:12 to 5:34 am and the record ending around 6:98 am.
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Cleveland
Quarryman Dies After 40 Foot Fall at Granddad Quarry
A quarryman died when he fell about 40 feet off a cliff at Granddad Quarry. Knutson was found fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities investigated the accident and identified the victim.
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Quarryman
Laborer Dead in Quarry Blast Accident
Claus Knutson, 48, was fatally struck by rolling frozen earth while preparing to set off a blast at Grand daddy bluff quarry. He fell about 40 feet and died before aid arrived. incident described by coworker John Marquet. Knutson, of Bostwick Valley, leaves a widow and five children.
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Claus Knutson
Losey Boulevard
Denton Street
Granddaddy Bluff
John Marquet
Ferry Street
the Tribune
Knutson
Stone Company
Bostwick Valley
William Funk
la Crosse
Lehigh Valley Conductors Endorse TenHour Day Pact
Lehigh Valley Railroad officials announce a new agreement with conductors for 1910. The pact formalizes a ten hour work day replacing the former twelve hour day, aligning with other railroads in the region. Wages remain unchanged, but the reduced hours save sixty hours monthly or equivalent overtime opportunities.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Majestic Theater Ceiling Praised By City Visitors
Decorators completed the metal ceiling at the Majestic theater by La Crosse Steel Roofing and Corrugating. The ceiling is praised as one of the handsomest in the city and was manufactured in the local plant.
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Majestic Theater
la Crosse Steel
Frustrated Plot Aimed at King Alfonso Uncovered
Police report that an arrest of three Germans, two Frenchmen and an Italian foiled a regicide plan against King Alfonso. The suspects, described as well known anarchists, were drawn to San Lucar by the monarch's New Year visit en route to Granada for festivities.
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San Lucar
Spain
Alfonso
Granada
Tragic Blot Casts Shadow on Merry Festival
A tragic blot taints the merry festival as investigators describe a fatal incident during celebrations. Officials say emergency responders were dispatched to the scene and the event’s mood shifted from festive to somber as details emerge.
Night New Year Flame Tragedy at Cafe Martin
Mrs. Charles E. Ellis sustained severe burns when a gown ignited during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Cafe Martin in New York. Amid panic and darkness, guests rushed to help as flames engulfed her in a balcony area. She is hospitalized in serious condition, heavily bandaged and under strong medication.
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New York
Charles E. Ellis
New York Hospital
Cafe Martin
Attorneys to Sue in Kaufman Case
Aiken, counsel for Mrs. Kaufmann in the Sioux Falls murder case, plans to sue Mare Kaufmann for 20 600 dollars claimed as his fee after Mrs. Kaufmann was acquitted of murdering her servant. Kaufman, once wealthy with ND real estate and industrial holdings, says the fee is exorbitant and refuses to pay, vowing to contest in court.
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That Aiken
Kaufman
North Dakota
Aiken
Strike Likely to Spread Across Regions
Washington dispatch reports the railway workers strike may extend beyond initial locales as talks continue among H. B. Perham of the A F of L railway department, Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp, and Labor Commissioner Neill. Perham says settlement remains hopeful amid growing spread risk.
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Washington, D. C
H. B. Perham
Railway Department
A. F. of L
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Neill
Perham
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Chas. E. Ellis
Gotham
Veler
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