War With Japan Looms Says Washington Analysts
Washington officials and naval experts warn that U S Japan hostilities may be imminent. They cite Roosevelt's Pacific fleet moves toward the Philippines and fortified Manila as signs of a crisis. Reports from Rome and Washington discuss Britain's Bryce role and a rushed naval bill.
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Brakeman Killed as Train Passes Near Columbus Junction
A Rock Island brakeman J. H. Bates, about fifty, was killed near Columbus Junction Iowa when his body was dragged fifty feet after the No. 62 passenger train backed up unknown if he was caught under wheels. Bates home is Kansas City with relatives notified.
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Rittman Kills Friend in Chicago Union HQ
Henry Rittman twenty, ex official of the Chicago Federation of Labor, shot and killed Otto Schultz thirty four, a fellow craftsman and close friend, yesterday afternoon as Schultz played cards at the Painters and Decorators Union headquarters at 55 North Clark Street in Chicago.
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Henry Rittman
Chicago Federation of Labor
Otto Schultz
Painters and Decorators’ Union
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New York Cotton Market Sees Active Trading On Strong Upswing
The New York cotton market was very active and decisive today with more business than in months. Sentiment favored higher prices as traders reacted to reports that Daniel Sully has launched a campaign to push prices up.
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Daniel Sully
Thaw Case Witnesses Testify On Early Life Behavior
In New York on January 16 its witnesses describe Harry Thaws youth as unstable. Aug ust Weber the former Thaw butler testifies that Thaw seemed irrational while under his observation in 1895. Abraham Beck recalls Thaws hot temper and a letter from Mrs Thaw fears his mind is unbalanced. Mrs Mary Thaw travels to assist the trial as adjournment slows proceedings.
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EXPECTS STOESSEL CONVICTION IN PORT ARTHUR SURRENDER
The Port Arthur fortress surrender case in a court martial near conclusion. General Stoessel faces conviction on the main charge with Deputy Syrtlanoff admitting slim chances of acquittal. The attorney aims to clear him of blame only for evacuating minor positions and for superseding General Smirnoff.
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Harriman and Kuhn Ordered to Answer I C C Questions
In New York on January 16 Judge Hough of the United States circuit court required Z. Hi Harriman to answer all Interstate Commerce Commission questions except those about buying Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock in the August 1906 dividend. Otto H Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co was also ordered to answer all questions from the commission.
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Peorian Philanthropist Mrs. Bradley Dies at 82
Peoria Illinois January 16 Mrs Lida K Bradley one of Illinois wealthiest women died this morning aged eighty two She endowed the Bradley polytechnic institute and gave freely to charity with a fortune estimated at four million dollars
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Roosevelt says battleship fleet serves peace and justice
President Roosevelt states the American fleet exists to protect peace against aggression and to uphold justice, framing ships as messengers of friendship with Brazil. The exchange with President Penna of Brazil praises cordial reception in Rio de Janeiro as the fleet sails toward the Pacific. A planned stop involves Buenos Aires with the torpedo boat flotilla, though voyage to Argentina’s capital is limited by water.
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Stricken city burying dead after fatal fire incident
Fire in a small theatre in St Catharines Ontario injures several as 15 year old Lorne McDermott dies. In Boyertown Pennsylvania the town buries over 60 dead from a Monday night opera house fire with no clergy to conduct rites and coroner estimates total victims around 200.
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Knighted brewer Betz dies in Philadelphia
John F. Betz, a renowned Philadelphia brewer and leading citizen, died today after a long illness. Though Lutheran, he was named Chevalier St Gregory by the grant of Pope Leo XIII.
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Swedens New King Opens Parliament in Stockholm
King Gustave greets rulers at the first parliament of his reign in Stockholm. In the throne speech he vows to work for prosperity and progress of Sweden after the death of King Oscar, seeking wholehearted support from the Swedish people in good and evil days.
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English Discount Rate Drops to Five Percent
London notes the Bank of England reduces its discount rate from six to five percent today. The move signals tighter credit conditions and affects lenders and borrowers across the financial market.
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Bank of England
Taft testifies on Interoceania canal costs and lock widening
Secretary Taft told the Senate committee on the Interoceania canals that the project should be finished within six years from July and would cost about 300 million dollars including purchase. He explained widening locks to 110 feet would allow 108 foot beam ships and added the increase would cost around 5 million. The session also covered Aldrich bill amendments and a Hobson Navy bill proposing 50 million dollars annually for battleship construction with expansion of enlistments.
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National Security and Defense
Bars Let Down in House on Penal Code Amendments
Washington January 16 reports say the house revision committees eased restrictions on the penal code bill. Pending amendments were postponed to today for careful consideration. Key provisions focus on bribery by senators and members and the sale of endorsements or support for appointive offices.
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United States
Gotham Banker Indicted In Hamilton Bank Affair
In New York on January 16 special grand jurors indicted William R. Montgomery president of Hamilton Bank. He faces two charges relating to overdrafts and overcertification alleged to have occurred while he was vice president of the bank.
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Weather Forecast Iowa Illinois Fair Tonight Through Friday
The report calls for fair skies in Iowa tonight and Friday with warming temperatures, and fair conditions in Illinois tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. Sunrise is 7 17, sunset 4 46, moonset 5 52 a m.
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