Smoot Case Revival Highlights Plural Marriage Testimony
Washington hearings on Reed Smoot resumed before the privileges and elections committee. Prof Walter Wolfe testified about polygamy claims in Utah, detailing oaths, temple ceremonies, and alleged marriages tied to Brigham Young University figures. The session noted increased polygamy since Utah statehood and adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Utah
Congress
Walter M. Wolfe
Brigham Young College
Logan
John G. Carlisle
New York
A. S. Worthington
Wolfe
Benjamin Cluff
Florence Reynolds
Provo
Mexico
Cluff
Smith
Florence
Prof. Wolfe
Temple
Mr. Carlisle
Brigham Young Academy
Apostle Reed Smoot
Owena Jorgenson
Brienham Young Academy
Okey
Jaurez
George O. Cannon
Burrows
New Mexico
John Henry Smith
John Wilson
Witpete
Renator Emoot
Renator Dillingham
American bantam title bout ends in a tie in city
In San Francisco on February 7 Frankie Neil the American bantam champion and Harry Tenny fought to a draw as the 129 pound limit was observed. The contest was scheduled to be held in the city with both fighters evenly matched.
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An Francisco
Frankie Neil
Harry Tenny
Final Debate on Railroad Rates in Congress
Washington on February 7 witnessed the final day of general debate on the railroad rate bill. Speakers included Bourke Cochran and Mann, with Cochran arguing the bill would curb rate evils and curb rail influence in politics. He faulted railroad favoritism and cited court actions and stock movements to illustrate alleged conspiracies.
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Washington
House
Bourke Cockran
Mann
Williams
Miss
Hepburn
Iowa
Bankhead
Ala
Cockran
Cochran
H. H. Rogers
Northern Securities
Harriman and
Morgan
Northewest
Harriman
Debs
Rockefeller
Illinois
Senate in session over Patterson anti caucus dictates treaty policy
Washington February 7 Senate galleries fill as Patterson opens debate on his resolution against caucus control in treaty handling with foreign nations. Patterson defends stance amid Democratic caucus pressure and rebuffs accusations of patronage deals while recounting past interactions with the president.
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Washington
Patterson
Senate
Edward Everett Hale
Santo Domingo
Iaet
White House
Domestic Infelicity and Gas Policy Split in Boston
In a morning police court session Alexander Paradis faced assault charges from his wife, rejected the claims, and was fined $15 with a $100 bond. Testimony described nightly fights, threats, and past incidents, while Mrs. Paradis testified to fear and neglect. Other cases included larceny and drunkenness. Separately in Boston, reports on adopting the London sliding scale for gas prices were issued with a majority non-committal stance and a minority urging adoption, outlining both sides of the argument for Massachusetts.
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Alexander Paradis
Alexander
Peter A. Fay
Paradis
Jack’ Dufrene
Dent
Boston
Massachusetts
Special Commission
Douglas
London
State Board of Gas Commissioners
Forrest E. Barker
Gen
Morris Schaff
Samuel W. George
James E. Cotter
Charles P. Hall
Chiefie Johnson Sought After In Colma Fight Death
San Francisco reports a manslaughter charge filed against Chiefie Johnson after an autopsy on Alex Devin, the Colma Club pavilion victim. Sheriff and local police pursue Johnson while the inquest, delayed by witness issues, resumes Friday afternoon.
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San Francisco
Alex Devin
Colma Club
Colma
Johnson
San Mateo County
Slaughter of Innocents Exposed by Prof Wiley
Washington, Feb 7. Prof H W Wiley declares over a million infants sacrificed to soothing syrups and pain killers and more than twice that number killed by impure milk. He cites widespread germ contamination in foods, criticizes condensed milk and canned goods, and questions the safety of daily sustenance.
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Washington
H. W Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Brick Makers Meet Showcases National Federation Annual
The 20th annual convention of the National Brick Manufacturers Association convened here. Geo. M. Fiske of Horton Township delivered the mayoral address, with annual reports from President Riatt of Cincinnati and Treasurer John W. Sibley of Birmingham read during today’s session.
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Krick Manufacturere
Geo. M. Fiske
Hoeton
Weaver
Riatt
Cincinnati
John W. Sibley
Birmingham
Ala
Seseton
Eeesentios
Tm Ceeston Ua
Heavy sea stirs up Boston area storm delays ships
A northeast storm with intermittent snow squalls delayed vessels along the coast. In Boston, steamer City of Gloucester tried thrice to depart for Boston before heavy wind and seas forced Captain Godfrey to give up. Gloucester arrivals included Cestrian from Liverpool and Grecian from Philadelphia, along with Georgian and Calvin Austin from Portland.
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Boston
Gloucester
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Cestrian
Liverpool
London
Grecian
Philadelphia
Calvin Austin
Portland
Delirious Woman Kills Newborn Child in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg Pa February 7 In a delirious state Mrs R W Kavel of Allegheny killed her newborn baby and seriously wounded her three year old daughter Margaret with a penknife. The mother is in critical condition suffering pneumonia and her recovery is doubtful.
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Pittsburg
R. W. Kavel
Allegheny
Margaret
Stolen Jewels Recovered After Manchester Visit
Inspector Walsh traced thefts linked to Mrs. W. B. Brown and Miss Edith B. Swan to Gunerstrom suspects in Manchester. A pin two rings and a pair of opera glasses belonging to Mrs. Brown were recovered from Gunerstroms wife’s Lake Avenue apartment. A watch tied to Mrs. Brown was found in a pawnshop. Much of Miss Swan’s jewelry remains missing.
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W. B. Brown
Pondstreet
Edith B. Swan
Ao Ladies’ Orchestra
Inspector Walsh
Manchester
N. H
Gunerstrom
Poet
Lowell
Local man James Phelan found dead at home
James Phelan, well known in Lynn, was found dead at his residence in the morning. He is described as the father in law of James Phelan Jr and formerly Miss Helen Dempeney of the city.
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James Phelan
Lynn
Taigny in Washington discusses Venezuela dispute
Oliver Taigny former French charge d affaires at Caracas arrived on the Zulla from Curacao and spoke on landing about Venezuela. He blamed limited support from industrial classes for the government's stance on French affairs and accused President Castro of duplicity while signaling plans to confer with French Ambassador Jusserand in Washington. He said he left because police prevented relanding at La Guayra and that he had no passports or written orders from Venezuelan authorities.
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New York
Oliver Taigny
Caracas
Venezuela
Zulla
Curacao
Jusserand
Washington
la Guayra
Castro
Players Signed for the Eastern League
Buffalo New York February 7 President Taylor of the Eastern League announces that since December 2, 1905 the following players have signed contracts for 1906 with Eastern league clubs Baltimore W O Hatfield Patrick Mullen M H Leats John B Kelley Geo W Ramsey Newark A C Single James Cockman H G Tonkin Rochester John J Duffy F A McCormick L Burrell Morris Steelman James L Wallace
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Buffalo
N. Y
Taylor
Baltimore
W. O. Hatfield
Patrick Mullen
M. H. Leats
John B. Kelley
Geo. W. Ramsey
Newark
A. C. Single
James Cockman
H. G. Tonkin
Rochester
John J. Duffy
F. A. McCormick
Treasury probes bogus naturalization papers tied to Greeks
Youngstown Ohio February 7 The treasury department in Washington is again examining suspected fake naturalization papers said to have been issued locally The inquiry focuses on a group of Greeks who previously sold the papers in Buffalo New York and Camden New York and may be at work again.
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Youngstown, O
Treasury Department
Washington
Buffalo
Camden
N. Y
Chinese costume commission tours Philadelphia facilities
The Chinese commission studying American costume arrived in Philadelphia from New York escorted by Mayor Weaver. They visited several industrial establishments and the League Island Navy Yard, inspecting American manufacturing.
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Philadelphia
New York
Weaver
League Island Navy Yard
Burglar Strikes West 71st Street Home of Banker
New York, Feb 7. A burglar broke into the home of Leopold Wormser, a retired banker, on West 71st Street opposite the Hotel Majestic and stole jewels valued at 2000 dollars. Much belonged to Wormser’s daughter and the thief escaped after a chase by Mire Wormser.
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New York
Leopold Wormser
West 71St Street
Hotel Majestic
Zony
Reprieve Granted for Mrs Toll a Murder Convict
Trenton February 7 Governor Stokes granted Mrs Antoinette Toll a further reprieve of statutory days to live as her counsel Mr Quackentues seeks to present more evidence for a new trial. The action follows a board of pardons resolution requesting the extra delay.
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Trenton
N. Jo
Goev
Stokes Lode
Antoinette Tota
Atre
Quackentues
Board of Perdons
Mayor criticizes fire committee over midnight general alarm
Mayor Casey denounces the committee for forcing Chief Hosmer to sound a general alarm at midnight, saying the move endangered lives and disrupted city services. He calls the action unwarranted, dangerous, and an abuse of authority that left parts of the city unprotected and frightened business leaders.
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Hosmer
Dowling Cast Doubt On Fire Alarm Figures In Market Street
Clerk Dowling told Courier-Citizen he would not swear the figures are correct about the Market street fire alarm response. He rode the wagon with Alderman Allen and noted the time as the teams arrived. He questioned the accuracy of the record and said he could not confirm how many firemen answered. Chief Hosmer opposed ringing the alarm, fearing unnecessary risk to lives.
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Clerk Dowling
Market Street
Alderman Allen
Courier-Citizen
Hosmer
Rumors of General Alarm Test Stir Fire Stations
Officials deny tipping to trigger a general alarm. The committee claims the plan tested the department on its merits. Firemen at a hearing were rumored to stay up late and speed aided by prior knowledge, while discussions cite responses at Richardson hotel and Coburn building incidents and a Babcock truck ladder.
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Babcock
Richardson Hotel
Ives
Coburn
Venezuela Asks for Our Aid in France Conulate
Washington early February reports the Venezuelan government has requested U S help to assume charge of the consulate in France. Secretary Reed has decided to comply and will take the necessary steps through the American ambassador. The story notes that nine units of Germany were attended by 2971 students.
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Washington
Feb. T
Hae
United States
France
Reot Hae
Pete Stone
Ambarsa
Uni
Germany
Seized Liquor Raid Nabs Westford House Proprieter
Town constables raided a North Westford house near Brick Tavern seizing 10 cases of beer and four gallons of whiskey. Proprietor Hattie T Walker, 45, was arrested and jailed at the town farm lock-up after others in the house refused entry. Walker fined 75 dollars plus costs at the Ayer court.
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Westford
Hattie T. Walker
H. Balch
John Feeney
E. G. Boynton
Fred Vinal
Ella
Ayer
Walker
Grand Encampment Annual Session Opens in Boston
In Boston on February 7 the Grand Encampment of Massachusetts Odd Fellows met with Grand Patriarch Joseph Johnson of Lynn presiding. The morning report noted a year of unusual activity and growth in encampment work with rising membership. Officers elected for the next year include Grand Patriarch George H. Hartley Malden high priest Louis A. Cook South Weymouth senior warden William H. Mitchell Boston scribe John A. Perkins Chelsea treasurer Nathaniel Avery Salem junior warden Herbert N. Kingsbury Westfield representative Joseph Johnson Lynn.
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Boston
Joseph Johnson
Lynn
Massachusetts Odd Fellows
Thil
Committee On Elections and Returns
George H. Hartley
Malden
Louis A. Cook
South Weymouth
Wm. H. Mitchell
John A. Perkins
Chelsea
Nathaniel Avery
Salem
Herbert N. Kingsbury
Westfiled
Tennessee Navy cruiser completes dry dock work and readies for trials
The armored cruiser Tennessee, after two days in dry dock for cleaning, was floated out and anchored at the navy yard in Boston pending departure for Rockland Me. There it will join the official trial board and proceed to Owl's Head for standardization tests. A sustained speed trial is set for Friday.
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Boston
Tennessee
Maine
Navy Yard
Rockland
Owl's Head
Van Horne party arrives from Havana on Monterey
New York report says Sir William Van Horne, his son R. Van Horne and J. Todd, all with Cuban railroad interests, arrived today in New York aboard the steamer Monterey from Havana.
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New York
William van Horne
R. van Horne
J. Todd
Havana
Monterey
Fraud probe widens in Woodmen of the World case
In Waterbury on February 7, Dr. James A. Grady was arrested and later released on bonds of 1000. He is accused of knowing that Frank Reynolds, a consumptive, was not examined by a substitute and of signing a pass indicating Reynolds's illness. The case involves P. J. McKiernan Martin Brophy and Louis Strouse, tied to a fraudulent examination that led to Reynolds’s supposed cure and a death in the near future. Grady is a prominent local physician for the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Woodmen of the World.
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Waterbury
Conn
P. J. McKiernan
Martin Brophy
Louis Strouse
Woodmen of the World
Frank Reynolds
James A. Grady
Grady
Reynolds
Paseina
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Liver and Kidneys as Vital Organs in Health
Discussion on the crucial role of liver and kidneys in maintaining body functions. Describes symptoms of dysfunction such as fatigue and poor digestion, and references a great alterative and tonic as remedies.
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Jose
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Tolla
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Houdini Mondini
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van Hornes
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