Roosevelt Examines Navy Row Over Brownson Pay Reform
Secretary Taft endorses higher army pay and a general service corps in his annual report to Congress. Roosevelt denounces Rear Admiral Brownson in two letters, criticizing his resignation and backing hospital-ship command changes. The dispute could prompt congressional action and resolutions.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Army
Roosevelt
Brownson
Victor H.metcalf
Navy
White House
Russia
Bureau of Navigation
Senate
House
Bureau
Department
Secretary of the Navy
Legal dispute blocks Mrs Eddy gift to poor
Mrs Mary Bake reports a $1,000,000 Christmas gift from Mrs Eddy to found an endowed Christian Science institution for the poor is halted. Trustees McClellan Arnard and Baker face notices not to disburse funds while litigation proceeds, with potential new suit against Christian Science head and trustees.
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Mary
Eddy
Christian Science
Christian Science Institution
United States
William E. Chandler
Christian Science Head
Thaw Faces Second Murder Trial in New York
Harry K. Thaw begins a second trial for the murder of Stanford White in New York Supreme Court. Madam Evelyn Thaw appears in the familiar blue schoolgirl dress as the court sets three daily sessions and locks the jury until verdict. Jurors Charles E. Gremmells and John R. Hatchott are seated as trial proceeds.
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New York
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Supreme Court
Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
Littleton
Russel, Peabody
Daniel O'Reilly
Jerome
Garvan
Evelyn Thaw
Justice Dowling
Druce Case Dropped Civil Action Continues London
Herbert Druce perjury charge collapses after coffin findings but the civil case for the Portland estates proceeds. The London Times changes hands with a new company led by C Arthur Pearson while Arthur F Walter becomes board chairman. In New York, dancer Catherine Devine known as Little Egypt died from illuminating gas asphyxiation. autopsy confirms nonviolent death despite early foul play suspicions. She was 36 and never married.
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London
Herbert Druce
George Hollamby Druce
Duke of Portland
Geo. Hollamby Druce
Thomas Charles Druce
Walter
C. Arthur Pearson
Arthur F. Walter
New York
N. Y
Catherine Devine
Little Egypt
Little
Egypt
Herbert Barnum Seeley
Sherry’s
Montreal
Seeley
Mabel Harper
Frank Connell
West Thirtysixth Street
Admirals conduct questioned over naval efficiency
Debate centers on Admiral Brownson's past service and current behavior. Critics argue that if such conduct were tolerated, it would ruin the navy's efficiency across the service.
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Brownson
Journal Secures First Publication Rights for The Forbidden Road
The Journal announces it has secured serial rights to Maria Albanesi's sensational story The Forbidden Road. Publication will begin in this paper before its book form release.
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Maria Albanesi
Governor reprimands Captain Kulp over Davenport guard fight
Des Moines Iowa January 6 Governor Cummins ordered a reprimand for Captain Oliver W Kulp of the Davenport company of the national guard for failing to prevent the prize fight of November 21 The action closes the incident for guard officials though the outcome for Captain Kulp or his unit remains uncertain The governor criticized the court martial for its finding and implied sanction.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Oliver W. Kulp
Davenport Company
National Guard
Kulp
Thousand rehired at Shenango Tinplate plant
New Castle Pennsylvania January 6 one thousand men were re employed at the Shenango Tinplate plant today in a renewed hiring phase reflecting steady production demand and local employment gains.
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New Castle
Shenango
Supreme Court strikes down Employers Liability Law
The Supreme Court declared the June 11, 1906 Employers Liability Law unconstitutional, ruling railroads and other carriers not liable for fellow servant negligence or ineffective appliances. The decision affirms the lower court. The court also held proceeds from the sale of original packages and imported goods may be taxed under state law.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Courts
Family row leads to injuries in Iowa milk dispute
In Des Moines on January 6 five members of the Adam Schaffer family were injured when a milk pail mishap escalated into a violent quarrel. Alec Schaffer drove a cow, prompting Levi’s milking, a cow kicked, knives were drawn, neighbors intervened and physicians were summoned.
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Des Moines
Adam Schaffer
Alec. Schaffer
Levi
Stock Jumps Upward on New York Exchange
New York stock market shows a sharp gain as Lacka wanna stock rises 42 percent on the trading floor today in New York City.
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New York
N. Y
Lackawanna
Stock Exchange
Iowa and Illinois Weather Forecast Brief
Iowa fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions likely in eastern areas. Illinois forecasts show fair skies tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Sunrise 7 19 am sunset 4 36 pm moon set 6 pm.
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Iowa
Illinois
Monumental plan to improve rivers urged by Champ Clark
Washington inquiry over a lasting monument prompts Champ Clark to urge decisive river improvements. He argues a 14 foot Mississippi corridor and tributaries expansion will cost far less than rail mileage, calling for congressional action to secure river traffic and taxpayer support. A separate Dubuque wreck leaves three dead and several injured as trains collide near a tunnel with a destroyed signal tower.
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Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Clark
Bowling Green
United States
St. Louis
Judge Parker
Marshall College
West Virginia
Chicago
Gulf
Mississippi
Panama Canal
Dubuque
Great Western
Burlington
East Dubuque
John Blanchard
Burlington Train
LaCrosse
Wis
W. H. Smith
Great Western Freight
Winfield McGasky
Martin
Portage
Ill
Blanchard
Gallagher and McGasky
Smith
Gallagher
McGasky
Prominent Attorney J J Cowell Dead at 64
Cedar Rapids Iowa Jan 6 J J Cowell a prominent lawyer in the city is dead aged 64 The death removes a notable figure from local legal and civic affairs posted in the city obituary column
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Cedar Rapids
J. J. Cowell
Allison Club Organized in Scott County Iowa
Davenport Iowa January 6 The Allison club of Scott county organized at the Commercial club meeting. Ex Congressman Joe R Lane accepted the presidency and F D Letts and Col P W McManus were elected secretary and treasurer. The resolutions laud Senator Allison and pledge to work for his reelection to the senate.
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Davenport
Allison Club
Scott County
Commercial Club
Joe R. Lane
F. D. Letts
Col. P. W. McManus
Allison
Senate
Twenty-First Annual ICC Report Highlights Rail Reforms
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases its twenty-first annual report to Congress detailing railway cooperation with the new rail road law. It notes broad acceptance by managers, progress on rate readjustments, and reduced abuses, with a surge in formal and informal complaints and expanding reparation and correspondence activities.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Te Commission
Commission
Division of Statistics and Accounts
Revenue Decline in November 1907 Receipts
The monthly internal revenue statement shows November 1907 receipts down by 5.626 million dollars from November 1906, indicating a notable decrease in collections.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
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Charles E. Gremmells
John R. Hatchott
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Merce Commission
Commerce
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