Odell charges Roosevelt Higgins with wrecking party in speakership row
Former Governor Odell accuses President Roosevelt and Governor Higgins of injecting personalities into the New York speakership contest and vows harmony if necessary. He claims their actions aim to wreck the Republican Party for personal ambition amid a heated Assembly race.
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New York
N. Y
New Fore General Assembly
Higging
Lir
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Odell
E. A. Meritt, Jr
Widney
Roosevelt
Shire Republican Committee
Higgins
Oddie
Muscatine Journal Features and Local Highlights
A broad Muscatine feature list covers editorial pages, Christmas in schools, local news, society notes, graduation and basketball results, Muscatine business and building updates, advertising, and historical sketches. Mentions include Ex-Gov Deell charge, OBrien over Fitzsimmons, Russia strike alarms, Mrs Eigenmann guilty, and Muscatine’s gas fields and freight bureau.
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Peges
Deell
Walsh
O'Brien
Fitzsimmons
Russia
National Guard
Eigenmann
Muscatine
South Muscatine
Ottumwa
Iowa
Roosevelt
Muecatine
Mark Twain
Muscatines
Promaster Holt
Commander Tanner
Grafton
Henry Clay Dean
Moscow Ganat
John Mahin
John Brown
Springdale
Public Library
Ride
20Th Century Limited
Nebraska
Journal
Jumps Into Well and Dies in Dallas Father Passes Over Son Expulsion
Dallas December 21 WFP Ma Mahaffey a prominent citizen killed himself in a well by tying a rope around his neck and legs and leaping in. He was father to B C Mahaffey once dismissed from West Point. He had devoted two years to appealing his son’s reinstatement.
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West Point
Dallas Tex
WFP
Ma Haffer
B. C. Mahaffey
Mahaffey
Gus Case
Dowie Sails for Jamaica for Health Cruise
John Alexander Dowie arrives in Boston with son Gladstone and two attendants from Zion City to board the steamer Admiral Dewey for Jamaica. He plans an extended Caribbean cruise to improve his health aboard the ship.
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Caribbean
Boston
Mass
John Alexander Dowie
Gladstone Dowie
Zion City
Admiral Dewey
Jamaica
Dowte
Carilean Sea
Pullman Porters Organize Nationwide Union
New York dispatch reports a newly formed union uniting every Negro railroad employee in Pullman cars, dining and cafe service across the United States. The organization seeks to include porters and dining car staff on all lines, with organizers traveling to New York to consolidate efforts.
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New York
Porters’ Union
Tlis
United States
New York City
Austrian cabinet not allowed to resign amid political crisis
Budapest dispatch reports on December 21 that the emperor and king declined to accept the Fejervary cabinet resignation amid current political circumstances.
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Budapest
Hungary
Fejervary
French Cruiser Heads to Shanghai as Precaution
A cruiser detached from the French squadron at Saigon proceeds to Shanghai. Officials state the move is a precautionary measure amid tensions in the region with Paria reporting the disposition on December 31.
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Paria
Saigon
Shanghai
State Department Cables Shanghai Situation
Washington dispatch reports from Shanghai say the situation there is formal and under control. The cablegram, dated December 21, indicates no immediate danger or disruption to diplomatic activities as observers monitor developments.
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State Department
Shanghai
Washington, D. C
Formel
Stock Exchange Seat Sells for 90000 in New York
A stock exchange seat set a new price record as it sold for $90,000. The sale marks the highest price ever paid for a seat on the exchange, reported from New York.
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New East York
Pen
Stock Exchange
Trial of McKinney cruelty case draws wide attention
Aledo Nebraska dispatch reports the trial of Mr. and Mrs. A McKinney for cruelty to their ward Stella Grady attracted heavy interest as nearly 150 men were examined for jurors with only 10 seated and a further venire of 35 summoned. judges and lawyers faced careful screening amid a crowded courtroom with expectations the case would be ready by week’s end.
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Aledo
Nec
A. McKinney
Stella Grady
Will Vogt
Keithsburg
J. A. Werts
Guy Township
Frank Q Garbett
Seaton
Wisconsin Governor William R. Taylor Enters Old People's Home
Wisconsin's former governor William R. Taylor who served from 1874 to 1876 moved to the Old People's Home near Madison. The facility, established by John A. Sobazon, will be his residence for the remainder of his days as of December 21.
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Wisconsin
Madison
William R. Taylor
Old People's Home
John A. Sobazon
Lawyer Wickes Sentenced to One Year in Pen
Thomas Parmlee Wickes, a New York lawyer convicted of attempted blackmail using the Lewis Jarvis letters, was sentenced today to a year in the penitentiary. The case centered on threats to disclose compromising letters unless paid.
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New York
N. Y
Thomas Parmlee Wickes
Lewis Jarvis
President signs $11 million Panama Canal bill
Washington December 21. President Roosevelt signed a bill appropriating $11,000,000 for the Panama Canal. This marks the first bill passed by Congress in the current session.
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Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Congress
Steamer 18 on Fire Near Atlantic City
A large unknown steamer is on fire about five miles off Atlantic City New Jersey. The drifting vessel threatens the harbor as life saving crews rush to the scene. No further details on the ship or cause are provided.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Walsh Banks Cleared in Chicago After Clearing-House Takeover
A clearing-house report shows Walsh banks with assets of 28.305 million and liabilities of 27 million after Monday’s transfer. Comptroller Ridgely in Washington asserts no money was stolen and no securities shortage. Federal authorities reportedly do not plan criminal actions against Walsh or directors. Ridgely commends Chicago bankers but condemns Walsh for loaning large sums to develop Indiana properties.
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Chicago
Clearing-House Committee
Walsh
Tle
Ridgely
Hidana
Currenty Ridgely
Washington
iComptroller Ridgely
Bankyeor
Indiana
Lawyer in New York Fined and Jail Time for Conspiracy
Abraham H. Howe of Howe & Hummel, a New York firm, was convicted of conspiracy to suborn perjury aimed at breaking up the marriage of Charles Morse and his wife. He received one year in the penitentiary and a $500 fine, then briefly held at the Tombs before release on bail. Two indictments for subornation of perjury remain pending in Brooklyn.
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New York
Penitentiar
New York City
le Abraham H. Hawoel
Howe & Hummel
Vegegi
Bridge of Sighs
Youtbs
Naa
Ummmel
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Hummel
Charles F. Dodge
Charles W. Morse
He Lan
Barker
Dodge
O Brien Wins After 13 Rounds in Mech Pavilion Fight
In San Francisco on December 21 Jack O'Brien defeated Robert Fitzsimmons by knockout-like decision after 13 rounds. Fitzsimmons, claiming a stomach foul, collapsed from a hemorrhage but later revived. O'Brien earned the win as the crowd saw Fitzsimmons retire from fighting.
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San Pranelses
Cal
Hebert Fitzsimmons
Hig Cortest
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
O’brien
Philadelphia
Mechanics’ Pavilion
O'Bren
Fitzsimmons
Pitgsimmons
Pitz
Fitzsimmons Wai Tally
Tigut
Fitz
O Brien
Bob
Jack
Brien
Tran
Fite
Graney
Gob
Robert Witzsimmongs
Fawn
Seconds
Hendricks on Stand in New York Insurance Probe
Francis Hendricks, superintendent of the New York state insurance department, testified before the insurance investigation committee revealing a office payroll. He named his daughter Kate Hendricks as confidential clerk earning 2300 dollars yearly and discussed three special examiner appointments based on high recommendations. Senator Platt and ex-Governor Odell were among those who recommended two appointees.
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New York
Francis Hendricks
State Insurance Department
Insurance Investigation Committee
Kate Hendricks
Hendricks
Platt
Ooe
Odell
Linotype Dispute Reaches Court Over Trade In England
The American and British linotype firms clash in court. British firm alleges infringement of its trademark on machine offerings in its territory. American side challenges the trademark’s validity and seeks expungement. Judge in chancery orders trial with witnesses.
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England
Lonton, Ac
Yne
Vane
Chancery
Liberty Their Christmas Gift Gov Deneen Commutes Two Joliet Convicts
Springfelt Illinois December 21. Governor Deneen commuted the life sentences of Charles Samuel Williams, convicted in 1894 of murdering his father in Bent County, to expire December 28, 1905. Joseph D Gilligan of Hast Saint Louis had a thirty five year old murder sentence commuted to expire December 23.
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Deneen
Joliet
Springfelt
Geen
State Board of Pardons
Charles Samuel Williams
Bent County
Wid
Joseph D. Gilligan
Murder in First Degree Convicted in Kansas City
Austin Francis a switchman was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his sweetheart Winona Newton, aged 14. The girl was drugged with poison then strangled, dumped in a creek, and a heavy stone pressed to her head. Local court, Kansas City, December.
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Kansas City
Austin Francis
Winona Newton
Francis
Record import of precious stones sets new high value
A Commerce and Labor Department statement reports U S imports of diamonds and precious stones exceeded 38.1 million dollars in the current year, the largest in the nation’s history, highlighting Washington D C as the source of the figures. The note emphasizes the substantial growth in the trade.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Death Valley Cowboy Miner Believed Murdered
Walter Scott, a cowboy miner, is believed slain in Death Valley after his mule returned riderless to camp with blood on saddle and blanket. A $1,000 reward is offered for his body, and a large desert search continues despite a sandstorm hampering efforts.
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Death Valley
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Scott
Scotts
William J
Bennett's Wells
Scott
Barstow
Funeral Mountains
Shanderricks
Armner
Bryan declines invite from Governor Ides in Manila
William Jennings Bryan cables from Hong Kong declining Acting Governor Ides invitation to be guest in Manila. He says as a newspaper representative and private citizen he would owe obligations to the government he may later report on. Arrival expected December 22.
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William Jennings ‘Bryan
Ides
Manila
W. J. Bryan
Hong Kong
Bryan
Dee
Secretary Hitchcock Confined to Home in Washington
Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior Department is confined to his home in Washington D C due to a severe cold reports from December 21.
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Hitchcock
Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
House Adjourned for Holiday Break in 10 Minute Session
Washington December 21 The House adjourned today until January 4 after a session lasting 10 minutes. In the Senate Oregon's newly appointed Senator John M Gearin took the oath of office.
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House
Senate
Washington, D.C
M. Gearin
Oregon
Turned It Back. Indiana Secretary of State Scandal
Indianapolis reports a sensational development in the secretary of state's office. Daniel E. Storms, famed for broad support, allegedly saved himself by steering state funds through bondsmen and friends, exposing a long-standing practice of officers using public money for personal investments. The probe highlights misuse of state funds and legality questions surrounding prior investments.
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Bgdamen
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Abr
Daniel E. Storms
Fire destroys Katy building in Sedalia Dry Goods loss
Fire in Sedalia Missouri today destroyed the Katy building occupied by the Hail Ethby Dry Goods Co. causing a total loss of 75000 dollars. The blaze broke out December 24 and swept through the big dry goods concern.
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Big Dry Goods Company
Sedalia
Katy
Hail, Ethby Dry Goods Co
Four Railroads Plan Pension Bureau for Long-Serving Employees
At meetings of the boards of directors of the New York Central Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Michigan Central and the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroads a pension bureau was approved to care for faithful employees who have served many years and can no longer perform active duties. A committee was named to implement the plan.
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New York
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Michigan Central
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Tramps Swarm Toward Texas Amid Rail Attacks
El Paso, Texas December 31 reports mass tramp movements driving south. Reckless bands assault trainmen, burn property, and threaten further fires. One victim is near death as authorities respond to the violence and disruption.
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el Paso
Tex
Gem package worth $12,000 found and returned
A diamond salesman from Philadelphia dropped a $12,000 gem package at a restaurant in Elizabeth New Jersey. The proprietor, unaware of the contents, left the package in an old overcoat pocket in the kitchen overnight. The salesman recovered the gems intact today.
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Elizabeth
N J
David Combten
Philadelphia
Combten
Severe coastal storm endangers vessels along Virginia coast
Norfolk Va December 21 A violent coastal storm swept the Virginia and North Carolina coasts last night and today. The gale is thought to have caused heavy damage at sea and many small vessels are feared lost or wrecked in its wake. Weather and maritime authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
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Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Census Bureau reports 1905 cotton yield drop from 1904
Washington December 1 census bureau announces 1905 cotton growth at 9,191 bales counting round bales as half. This compares with 12,971,477 bales on the 1904 date and shows a decline from the prior year.
Man crushed to death in Calon mines near Oskaloosa
Edwin Ellis aged 35 was killed when four tons of slate collapsed on him in the Calon mines near Oskaloosa Iowa. Ellis was a deputy of Linza Hills and of the Podd Fellows.
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Edwin Ellis
Calon
Oskaloosa
Linza Hills
Podd Fellows
Panic in a tunnel injures five workers near river
Deep under the East River a Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel project triggered panic when scaffolding near the tunnel rock suddenly collapsed. Five workmen were injured seriously as they feared the river would rush in, though no cause was found. The incident occurred on December 21 in New York.
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Alen
New York
East River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pioneer Dead in Iowa City After Accident
Frank Nozek pioneer aged 50 died from injuries after being run over by a load of wood in Iowa City last week. He had met with the accident the previous week and succumbed this morning to his injuries.
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Iowa City
Lowa City
Frank Nozek
Moscow on edge as workers strike and trains guarded
Reports from St Petersburg describe Moscow in turmoil with residents buying supplies and stores closed. A Baltic railway tie up is feared, while Putilov iron works and postal telegraph staff strike. Guards at a train signal rising tension and potential armed resistance.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Warsaw
Nichol
Baltic Roads
TD Playes
Putiloft Iron Works
London
Navy
GADets May Be Restated In Navy Accords
Agnapolis Md Dec 21 In view of Attorney General Koody decision that oldshipmen cannot be dismissed from the academy by the secretary of the navy on the superintendent's recommendation there is talk that several midshipmen dismissed during the Tees years may seek legal action to gain restoration to service. The court martial in the case of Midshipman Tresmor Coffin Jr and Warren A Van Derveer for alleged connection with hazing of Jerdone DP Kbabrough will begin shortly after Christmas.
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Moody
Agnapolis
Koody
Secretary of the Navy
Tees
Tresmor Coffin, Jr
Warren A. van Derveer
Jerdone DP
La Follette Campaign Costs Nunmill?
La Follette filed a campaign expense statement claiming no outlay by himself or allies. The report, described as the first of its kind, states that no money was spent in his senatorial campaign. Governor La Follette must sign the accompanying forms.
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la Follette
Madison, Wis
Nator la Follette
Girl killed by train at College Grove in Ohio
Jennie Holland, 15, died after being struck by a Cincinnati, Chicago and Louisville train at College Grove while awaiting the return of Mr. Pultz. Mrs. John Pultz, wife of the bank cashier, was fatally hurt. both of Miss Holland's feet were severed.
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Alan
College Grove
Hamilton
Jennie Holland
John Pultz
College Corner
Former MP Watt Found Guilty of Murder Plot
London judge convicts Hoge Watt, former member of parliament, of hiring agents to murder his divorced wife Anna Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp. Watt receives a five year sentence of penal servitude.
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London
Hoge Watt
Anna Watt
Reginald Beauchamp
Watt
Weather for Iowa and Chicago report
Special weather bulletin indicates cooler conditions tonight and Friday across eastern and southern portions. Moderate cooling expected with tides and lunar details noted. forecast includes times for sunset and moonrise.
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Chicago
Iowa
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