Stotsenburg Heads Joint Caucus After Coin Toss
In Indianapolis on January 7 the Senate chose its leadership by a coin toss between Frank Kistler of Logansport and Evan B. Stotsenburg of New Albany. Stotsenburg won and opted for the joint caucus chair while Kistler took the floor leadership, both men pledging friendship as they campaigned side by side.
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Kistler
Joint
Denison
Jarrell Co. McCullough
Anderson
E. Volney Bingham
McCullough
Senate
Bingham
Stotsenburg
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
Council of War
Iso
Denison ‘Hotel
M. Kistler
Calass
Sand Pypulashi
George ‘W
Bad‘ger
Clark County
Frank Dunton
Lagrange
David W. Baggerly
Crawford County
Evan Be Stotsenhire
Floyd and Harrison
C. M. McCullough
Madison County
Democrats vow united stand as Republicans move on
A Democratic Senate caucus met with floor leader Kistler and other leaders to plan a united stand against Republicans. Democrats pledged to fight but accept tough actions if Republicans proceed. They discussed upcoming committee names and house rules to be adopted promptly.
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Kistler
Senate
House
Legislature Deadlock Delays Governor Inauguration Protest
In Springfield in January the Illinois General Assembly split over canvassing votes for state officers. The Senate refused joint session. Democrats vow to contest Governor-elect Deneen's election, delaying inaugurations and forcing simultaneous swearing in of all officers except the governor.
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General Assembly
Senate
Deneen
Roosevelt hears of African journey from MacQueen
Associated Press reports Peter MacQueen, traveler and lecturer, told President Roosevelt about his forthcoming Africa trip. He described climbs to 23990 feet atop Mount Kitimangaro, and said Roosevelt would be lavishly entertained at various points, including Alfred Pease’s farm and George McMillan’s Nairobi guest lodging.
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Alfred Pease
Nembasa
Niarobi
George’ McMillan
McMillen
Michigan
MacQueen
Africa
Another Earthquake Report From Associated Press
An AP brief notes an earthquake incident occurring tonight with limited readable details from the AP dispatch. The fragmentary text mentions timing and possible effects but lacks full specifics.
Arbitary and Lawless Action Sparks Senate Debate
The president is criticized for directing the attorney general to refrain from prosecuting the United States Steel Corporation's absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. Senator Culberson introduces a resolution asking the judiciary committee to rule on presidential authority. The House plans to table the secret service references and press debate as members attack the president.
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Bonaparte
Senate
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Culberson
William
Reichstag
Perkins
New York
Tawney
Minnesota
Fitzgerald
Smith
Iowa
Sherley
Kentucky
House
Perkins Committee
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Charred bones not minister’s identity questioned
Police puzzled by charred bones and fragments found in the heating stove of a rural church near Columbus as Rev J M Carmichael’s disappearance and suspected murder prompt a broader investigation. Missing carpenter Gideon Browning linked by search as locals recall Carmichael and Browning’s reported friendly rides.
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Adair
Columbus
Mich
Carmichael
Courtright
Detroit
J. H. Carmichael
Gideon Browning
St. Clair County
Rattle
Wagenséil
Gideon’ Browning
Bowning
Ster
Columbus Township
Conat
Thomas
Galvin
Browning
Relief fleet sails to Messina amid earthquake chaos
The special train carrying the American relief party led by Ambassador Griscom travels from Rome to Civita Vecchia and will sail on the Bayern to Messina. Relief workers, including Mrs Griscom and doctors, join naval officers as Salvage and aid efforts unfold amid ongoing tremors and fires destroying Messina.
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Chia
Ambassador Griscom
Messina
M Nuries
Griscom
Gay
Elliott
Civita Vecchia
Strait
Bayern
Admiral Sperry
Port Said
Connecticut
Naples
Alabama Prohibition Law Upheld Liquor License Refused
In Mobile Alabama on January 7 the state prohibition law was upheld and a liquor license was refused in the local Probate court. The ruling reinforces state control over liquor licensing within Mobile.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Dr George W Lewman dies after liver cancer fight in Louisville
Special to Thé Tribune Jeffersonville Ind born 1834 at Prather he was a Union Army physician with rank of captain later a drug hardware trader and banker in the city He served on the city council and as coroner in the sixties a Knight Templar Also noted is the death of Dr John Stockwell of Charlestown from heart disease at sixty and unmarried with four sisters surviving local obituary details
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Jeffersonville
Ind
George ‘W. ‘Lewman
Prather
County
Louisville
Union
Army
Ingersoll
John Stockwell
Charlestown
Earthquake Shocks Strike Monteleone and Palmi
Dispatches report severe earthquake shocks in Monteleone and Palmi this evening. Ruins toppled houses and residents were thrown into a panic as the tremors hit Naples.
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Naples
Ato Monteleone
Palmi
Correspondent Reports From Earthquake Zone
A correspondent who traveled through the quake area sends impressions and observations. The report highlights conditions, relief needs, and the ongoing impact on residents and infrastructure.
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Rome
Gasoline Blast in Greentown Kills Family Member
In Greentown Indiana on January 7 a gasoline explosion started a stove fire that killed David Willcuts instantly. Willcuts’s mother was fatally injured and two brothers Morton and Harrison suffered severe burns. The incident left the household of William Willcuts badly affected.
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Associated Press
Greentown
Ind
William ‘Willcuts
David Willcuts
Morton
Harrison
Firebugs suspected in downtown Chicago fires prompt blazes
Chicago reports a spree of fires tied to a possible firebug or cold-induced arsons. Within hours in the State to Madison Street corridor and the Trocadero theater area, four blazes were extinguished by firefighters and two by citizens. The city logged 106 fires in the prior 24 hours and 146 by noon, with the Trocadero losses around 100000.
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Tribune
Chicago
Frebug
Down Town
State Street
Michigan
Avenue
Madison Street
Jackson
Ocol
Avoc
Trocadero Theater
State, Street
Monroe Street
Wabash Avenue
Trocadero
Trocadero Theatre
Wauseon
Ohio
Fire damages Magee block parlor of Sweets building
Smoke from a morning fire in Magee block on Fourth damaged Swigart's cigar store and Hoffmans drug store with about 1500 dollars in preliminary losses. Fire was discovered by Watchman George Wecht and quickly controlled by crews. damage to the second floor offices and club rooms is smoke filled and insured.
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Magee
Swigart
Ed Dunkel
Gus Miller
George Wecht
Hoffman’s Drug
Secon
Iu Magee
Tragic House Fire Injures Father and Daughter in Louis
A house fire in Louis City fatally or seriously injures a father and his daughter. Mrs Fitzgibbons attempted to save them but was unable, leaving two others wounded in the blaze reported January 7.
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Louis
AY House
Fitzgibbons
Will .Recoy
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