Carnegie warns tariffs not needed for steel growth
Andrew Carnegie testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington arguing the steel industry requires no tariff protection. He warns iron ore supply could be exhausted in forty years and predicts England by seven, praising Schwab and disputing Judge Gary on duties.
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Washington, D. C
Andrew Carnegie
House
Ways and Means Committee
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
Congress
Schwab
Judge Gary
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
England
Steel Corporation
Night Rider Turns on Pals and Witnesses Weapons
A Night Rider who betrayed companions is described as turning against friends while a witness reports the rider loaded weapons. The incident centers on the rider's actions and the weapons involved.
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Pals
First Night Rider Witness Testifies in Tennessee Case
Frank Fehringer, an early member of the night riders, testified after arriving at court under armed guard. He described his oath to join the society and vow not to reveal rides or discussions, while other witnesses would later recite a harsher pledge.
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Union City
Tenn
Frank Fehringer
Night Riders
Fehringer
Society of
Castro Begins Simple Life As He Seeks Treatment
Berlin December 21 President Castro has begun hospital treatment at Dr Israel's facility accompanied by his wife and sister. He plans a simpler life replacing feasts with sobriety. An appeal by Neueste Nachrichten urges cautious German press coverage refuting claims of deposition or exile.
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Berlin
Castro
Dr. Israel's Hospital
Neueste Nachrichten
Self-inflicted death at Crawford & Jarvis shop in Winfield
Charles Crawford a butcher at Crawford and Jarvis in Winfield Iowa shot himself in the head with a new revolver in his shop's office on Locust street. The act occurred before a crowd of holiday shoppers with his partner James Jarvis and another man present. He died about forty five minutes later in a neighboring furniture store.
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Charles Crawford
Winfield
James Jarvis
Jas. Long
Crawford & Jarvis
Locust Street
Crawford
Peter Anderson
Noted newspaper man dies
Major Orlando Jay Smith, president and general manager of the American Press association since 1882, died at his Cobb's Ferry home after a long illness. He founded and led the syndicate for 40 years and shaped relations with publishers nationwide.
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Orlando Jay Smith
New York
American Press Association
Cobb’s Ferry
Major Smith
United States
Lisbon Officials Uncover Seven Million Dollar City Shortage
In Lisbon a newly elected municipal council reports a large deficit in city accounts. Over seven million dollars are missing and former monarchial councilors admit irregularities but blame the government for illegally taking city funds.
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Lisbon
Jealous Husband Sparks Inquiry Into Baby Death
Mason City Iowa December 21 A Hungarian husband told police his wife killed the newborn baby girl and two other men buried the body under a coal bin The three men and the woman all Hungarians are under arrest A post mortem indicates the child died shortly after birth from neglect The husband spoke out out of jealousy of the two men involved
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Hospital Gift Planned From Ottumwa will
Lucille McNair named chief beneficiary in Mrs. Sarah Johnson Ott will. She would receive 200000, with 150000 to Ottumwa Hospital if she dies before 50 without heirs. 50000 to others. Five thousand already to be paid to the hospital.
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Ottumwa
Lucille McNair
Sarah Johnson Ott
Ottumwa Hospital Association
Robbers Loot Gambling Joint in Burlington Heist
The safe in Tom Johnson's gambling house was cracked last night in Burlington Iowa. About $600 and three gold watches were stolen. Police investigate the burglary looking for suspects and clues.
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Burlington
Tom Johnson
Wyrick's Mule Finally Paid After Forty Years
Washington Bureau report notes Rep Dawson of Iowa passed a bill to reimburse James R. Wyrick of Baldwin Iowa 159 for a Civil War era mule taken by a Union officer. The tale compares the mule's long wait at Congress doors to the Democratic donkey and reflects on congressional attention to the case.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Ur. C. Welliver
Congress
House
Dawson
Iowa
James R. Wyrick
Baldwin
Wyrick
Mr. Dawson
Treasury
Colorado and Southern Ratifies Sale to Burlington
New York December 21 directors of the Colorado and Southern railway ratified the sale of that road to the Burlington.
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New York
N. Y
Colorado and Southern Railway
Burlington
Brothers and Officers In Ferocious Street Fight
In Columbus Junction Iowa on December 21 three Boke brothers Charley Bob and Dave attacked three officers on Main Street before the Columbus Hotel. Charley fled and drew a knife prompting a club and pistol exchange. A gun misfired as Bob and Charley battled Harmond and Jennings. All three Bokes were jailed with Charley bound over to the grand jury and Bob posting bond while Dave was released.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus Hotel
Boke Brothers
Charley
Bob
Dave
Fulton
Harmond
Columbus
Boke
Ris Jennings
Dave Boke
Harmon
Jennings
J. A. Green
Bokes
Wapello
America's Wards Given Good Care
Washington December 21 The annual reports of the bureau of insular affairs and the commissioner of Indian affairs were made public. The Cuban and Philippine development progress and American administration costs are detailed. Expenditures for Cuba's American intervention from October 1 1906 to June 30 last totaled 757343 dollars from provisional government funds, with extraordinary army pacification costs of 5311822 dollars to be reimbursed by the Cuban treasury.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Philippines
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Provisional Government
Army of Pacification
Broker dies of wounds after shooting by inventor
New York December 21 Harry B. Suydam a curb broker who was shot Saturday by inventor John C. Lumsden died today Lumsden remains in custody and under arrest for the fatal shooting
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New York
N. Y
Harry B. Suydam
John C. Lumsden
Lumsden
Jury completed in Hargis murder trial
In Irving Kentucky on December 21 the jury was completed for Beech Hargis accused of murdering his father Judge James Hargis. The jurors are farmers.
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Hargis
Irving, Ky
Beech Hargis
James Hargis
King Edward Extends Gratitude After American Fleet Visit
London December 21 King Edward prorogued parliament and highlighted the American battleship fleet's visit to Australian waters praising cordial feelings in his realms. He warned Balkan events could disrupt the Berlin Treaty yet expressed hope for a wise conciliatory settlement with the treaty powers.
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London
Edward
Australian
Balkans
Berlin
Myers Woman Found Guilty in Noted Arson Case
Mt Pleasant Iowa December 21 verdict returned after over twenty five hours deliberation the jury found Anna Myers guilty of arson in the noted case. The defendant collapsed as the sentence date of January 13 was set for hearing a possible new trial. The crime involved setting fire to the Levisay home with kerosene after attempting to chloroform the occupants.
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Mt. Pleasant
Myers
Anna Myers
Mr. Levisay
Mrs Chadbourne Recovers Art Treasures Seized by Government
Mrs Emily Crane Chadbourne regained possession of seized art treasures by paying $82,411 into court, plus $70,409 already paid in duties and penalties. The items, originally belonging to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston, were imported as household goods valued at $2,000.
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Chicago
Ill
Emily Crane Chadbourne
Insane Mother's Mad Grime Ends in Tragedy
Plano Illinois December 21 a Chinese restaurant owner’s wife allegedly wyi gungs daughter killed a little girl with wood alcohol then attempted suicide by lying under a Burlington train. Four children were involved three survive and the mother is believed insane.
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Plano, Ill
George Ah Wung
Chicago
Burlington
U S Warship Maine Sets Sail for Unspecified South Mission
Fortress Monroe Va December 21 The battleship Maine flagship of the third squadron under Rear Admiral Arnold sails today with sealed orders for the south. She is presumably headed toward Venezuela.
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Fortress
Monroe
Maine
Arnold
Venezuela
Father Kelly Ends Life on Steamer Arabic
A Marconi wireless report from the steamer Arabic states Father Thomas A. Kelly of St. Agnes Church Paterson New Jersey died by suicide by jumping overboard at 3 am on Thursday. Rescue was impossible amid tempestuous seas. He was en route to Ireland for Christmas and had suffered melancholy aboard the ship. The tragedy shocked hundreds of Irish passengers.
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Queenstown
Thomas A. Kelly
St. Agnes
Paterson
N. J
Father Kelly
Ireland
Tafts Take Cottage at Augusta Territory
The Taft family moved into the Territt cottage in Augusta Georgia at noon today taking possession after arriving guests to the city. Judge Taft will not receive outside visitors today.
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Augusta
Taft
Territt
Thomas
Judge Taft
New York Taxi Strike Expands as Union Callouts Grow
In New York on December 21 more than 2,000 chauffeurs and cabmen employed by liveries and cab concerns went on strike. About a thousand more await union call to join the movement.
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New York, Y
Retired Officer Wham Dies in Washington Street Collapse
Major Joseph W. Wham U S A retired paymaster from Salem Illinois collapsed on a Washington street after a cerebral hemorrhage He died today the funeral and burial plans were not immediately announced
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Washington, D. C
Joseph W. Wham
Salem
Ill
Cummins Returns to Des Moines for Holiday Visit
United States Senator Albert B. Cummins arrived in Des Moines from Washington and will stay until New Year’s night. Mrs. Cummins joined him while Secretary John Briar stayed in the east. Cummins expressed thanks to his Senate colleagues and said he expects real tariff revision at the coming special session.
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Des Moines
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Washington, D. C
Gary Mills Begins Steel Manufacture In Operation
Gary Indiana December 21 blast furnace No. 12 was blown up marking the start of actual steel production at the twenty five million dollar mills. Employment is expected to rise rapidly and about 25000 men will be employed in the giant mills.
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Gary
Ind
Taft Opens Headquarters For Senatorial Campaign
Charles P. Taft, brother of the president elect, leaves Cincinnati for Columbus to establish campaign headquarters for the U S senate race to succeed Foraker. He denies Roosevelt opposition to his candidacy as he begins his contest.
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Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
United States
Senator Foraker
Columbus
Taft
Roosevelt
Harriman Denies Illness Reports in New York Office
Reports that railroad magnate E. H. Harriman was ill were denied today at Harriman's offices in New York. It was stated that Harriman is in good health and not suffering from illness.
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Railroad King
New York
N. Y
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Weather updates for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa enjoys fair weather tonight and Tuesday while Illinois sees fair skies tonight with colder northern areas. Clouds increase Tuesday as sunrise occurs at 7 14, sunset at 4 22, and moonrise at 5 10.
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Iowa
Illinois
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