Roosevelt's Final Plea to California
The administration warns California and Nevada over anti Japanese bills and the growing friction with Japan. It urges a clear policy and stronger naval readiness as New Deal leaders clash with California lawmakers and some Congress members over naval expansion and foreign policy.
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California
New York Times
Washington
Nevada
Japan
Gov. Gillett
Stanton
Congress
Flint
Perkins
United States
Senate
Hale
Naval Affairs Committee
Elect
Burton
Ohio
Japanese Indifference to Nevada Anti Japanese Resolution
Tokyo reports a Nevada lower house anti Japanese resolution meeting with marked indifference. Editorials note Nevada is small and may not reflect U S mood. Foreign Minister Komura reaffirms Diet speech with little discussion as California anti alien land bill defeat and New York trade board actions loom.
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Tokio
Nevada
Komura
House of Lords
Diet
California
New York Board of Trade
Dewey's Champagne Ad Promises Quality Sparkle and Dryness
Continued on Page 2. DEWEY'S " BRAT CUVEE " CHAMPAGNE. Quality, Sparkle, and Dryness are Superb. WW. T. Dewey & Sons Co.,188 Fulton St., New York, Adv.
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Dewey’s
WW. T. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Reynolds declines possible Taft cabinet post
George M. Reynolds president of Continental National Bank in Chicago says he will not go to Washington. He plans to continue his work in Chicago and dismisses further speculation about becoming Secretary of the Treasury.
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Chicago
Treasury
George M. Reynolds
Continental National Bank
Taft
Washington
Reynolds
Treasury Department
Reynolds Declines Taft Cabinet Treasury Post Surprise
The Taft administration faces a surprise as George M. Reynolds of Chicago declines the Treasury portfolio. Reports circulate that Myron T. Herrick of Ohio and E. F. Swinney of Missouri are the leading alternatives, with Swinney noted for banking prominence in Kansas City and the Midwest.
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New York Times
Washington
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
Treasury
Taft
Reynolds
Mr. Taft
Senator Knox
Frank H. Hitchcock
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
E. F. Swinney
Missouri
Swinney
First National Bank of
Kansas City
Middle West
Republican National Committee
Rich New York secretary saves chauffeur from assault verdict
Grace Adams of New York, secretary of Senator Sullivan, traveled to Richmond to testify as a character witness for Roy Ward, a 23 year old New York chauffeur charged with attempted assault. Her testimony led to an acquittal and the couple planned to marry and travel to Newark.
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New York Times
Richmond
Grace Adams
New York City
Timothy D. Sullivan
Roy Ward
New York
Ward
Maggie Bauer
Miss Adams
Jurymen
Roy
Newark
Love Match Across Ages Ties Two Hearts in Williamsbuгg
James Wilson a 68 year old retired contractor and Helen Gannon 21 plan to wed after a lengthy courtship despite parental opposition. Wilson and his ailing wife befriended Gannon who helped after her death and the couple face a serenade plan from friends.
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James Wilson
South First Street
Williamsburg
Helen Gannon
Miss Gannon
Lawrence
L. I
Wilson
Rockefeller to Farmers at Beech Island Dinner
Augusta February 6 John D Rockefeller attended a barbecue dinner as the honor guest for Beech Island farmers. He said his lineage were farmers and praised improvements like good roads that aid hauling and stock. He posed a closing reflection on the fruit of one’s work for future generations.
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Augusta
John D. Rockefeller
Beech Island
Rockefeller
Rumors of Earthquake Shocks Near Trenton Suburbs
Reports from several suburbs of Trenton New Jersey describe felt shakes and rumblings. An investigation suggests the applejack harvest in the area may be contributing to the seismic rumors as the shocks appear localized to nearby orchards.
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Trenton
N.J
N. J
Bretagne Arrives Near Sandy Hook From Havre
Marconi wireless reported the steamship Bretagne on its way from Havre about 343 miles east of Sandy Hook at 11 PM yesterday and due at its pier around 9 AM tomorrow. Also noted the Celtic arrival in Liverpool on Jan 29.
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Havre
Marconi Wireless
Sandy Hook
Celtic
Liverpool
Seaboard Florida Ltd Train Serves Augustine Route
The complete Florida train with club and observation cars runs to Augustine with through cars to Palm Beach Miami and Knights Key. Ing. 1,183 Broadway 4th Avenue.
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Florida
Seaboard Florida Ltd
Augustine
Palm
Miami
Knights Key
Trinity to Sell All Real Estate Held by Parish
Trinity Corporation told vestry actions defend its handling of tenements and outline two policies to exit landlord and real estate business. Plans push gradual substitution of commercial buildings for old two to four story houses on Varick Hudson and nearby streets with years of debate over future investments and property stewardship.
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Trinity Corporation
Trinity
Varick
Hudson
St. John’s Chapel
Vestry
Columbia College
Columbia University
Murray Street
Park Place
Columbia
St. Mark's
St. George’s
Grace Church
Varick and
Hudson Streets
Christopher
Corporation
Trinity Corporate
Trinity S
Vandam Street
Varick Street
Lower West Side
Trinity Sola
Greene Street
Desbrosses
Watts Streets
Hudson and
Vandam Streets
Heide
Butterick
Spring
Macdougal
New York Times Six Part Issue Overview
The article outlines today’s six section layout. Picture News Wireless and Cable Sporting Magazine Fashion and Dramatic Sections are included in the issue.
Bryan Injured In Auto Accident On Bridge
William Jennings Bryan sustained severe body bruises and a severely strained right leg when his car hit a bridge near Tarpon Springs. He was rescued and taken to the Tampa Bay Hotel where doctors say he is not dangerously injured and may cancel speaking engagements for weeks.
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Nings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sutherland College
Tarpon Springs
Bryan
Tampa
Tampa Bay
Springfield
Lincoln
Woman shoots at officers during $30,000 theft case arrest
Princeton Missouri man John R. Dobbins alias N J Glover believed tied to a $30,000 larceny. In New York detectives entered a West 98th Street apartment to arrest him and his wife. A confrontation followed as the woman brandished a revolver while two men claimed to be Dobbins and James Kasachen. Police recovered $246 in silver and jewelry settings. Dobbins fought extradition while his wife boasted of shooting wolves in Oklahoma.
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J. A. Thompson
Princeton
West Wainety-eighth Street
John R. Dobbins
T. W. Ballew
Dobbins
N. J. Glover
Hyams and Hughes
Headquarters
Hyams
Hughes
James Kasaiahen
Inspector McCafferty
Ne York
West 116Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Lampkins
Chicago
Mcpee
Jompkins
Ottumwa
Iowa
116Th Street
Know- le Ballew
Hopkins Seeks Roosevelt Visit Shaped By Socks
Senator Albert J. Hopkins, amid a bitter Illinois re election battle, visits Washington and returns to Illinois capital. He denies seeking White House aid, citing a need for clean clothes and a change of linen after a longer absence than expected. The White House stance on clothing is not disclosed.
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New York Times
Washington
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
White House
Springfield
Express
Superintendent saves lives at ice pond rescue near Plumb estate
William ONeil of J I Plumb's country estate on Long Island heard cries from a skating pond and rescued two girls, a laborer named Robert Holmes, and Holmes's helpers when the ice broke. With Herman Soukup's aid, ONeill reached them via improvised boards and brought all to shore. The victims recovered today.
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Herman Soukup
O’neil
Holmes
O'Neil
Soukup
Prof Cusachs Wins Test Walk To Baltimore
Prof. C W Cusachs of the Naval Academy Modern Languages dept completed a 29 mile walk from the Academy gate to Baltimore City Hall in under five hours. He started at 11:00 and arrived at 3:59 30. The route mixed railroad tracks a railroad bridge and hills with a stiff wind. He said he was in good physical condition on reporting by telephone.
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New York Times
Annapolis
C. W. Cusachs
Department of Modern Languages
Naval Academy
Theodore Porter
Baltimore
City Hall
Fie
Beesees
New York to St Augustine Through Sleeper Route
Through sleepers available from New York to St Augustine with connections to Palm Beach Miami and Knight's Key aboard the N Y and Florida Special train. Departure at 10 P M from Penn Station via Atlantic Coast Line on Broadway at 30th Street.
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New York
ST. Augustine
Palm Beach
Miami
Knight’s Key
Penn
Atlantic Coast Line
Bway
Cor
30Th St
Princeton Man Swindled $30,000 in Race Track Scheme
John R. Dobbins and wife, wanted in Princeton after alleged swindle on T. W. Ballew. Sheriff Thompson pursued leads through Kansas City Denver Omaha and St. Louis. Ballew bet $30,000 on a Council Bluffs race and was deceived when the jockey fell and the race was ruled a dead heat. The stake holder vanished before a second race at Springfield Mo.
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New York Times
Princeton
John_R. Dobbins
New York
T. W. Ballew
Sheriff Thompson
Dobbins
Kansas City
Denver
Omaha
St. Louis
Mr. Ballew
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Ballew
Springfield
Stransky Ware Labels Deter Imitation Utensils
Stores sell STRANSKY WARE and its imitation. If STRANSKY is not on the label, refuse the utensil advertisement.
Died En Route to Opera After Sudden Illness
Miss Bertha Tausky aged 50, boarding at 154 East Sixtieth Street, fell ill near Broadway and Twenty-sixth Street while heading to the Metropolitan Opera House. She died in a bootblacking shop at 11 West Twenty-sixth Street. Dr W S Smith cited probable heart disease. The body was sent to the West Twentieth Street Police Station for coroner notification.
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Bertha Tausky
East Sixtieth Street
Broadway
Twenty-sixth Street
Metropolitan Opera House
D. A. Galvano
West Twentysixth Street
William Fleischmann
West Twenty-sixth Street
Taft Travels to Culebra Cut in Panama Visit
President Taft and the accompanying engineers spent the day at the Culebra Cut on the Isthmus. Mrs. Taft took an excursion to the islands in Panama Bay during the trip.
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Taft
Culebra
Panama
William H. Taft
Isthmus
Wright Gives A Lesson In Landing At Pau
Wright gave a landing lesson to French aeroplanist Paul Tissanier after a 28 minute flight with Tissanier as passenger. Wright then made two short solo flights.
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Pau
France
Wilbur Wright
Paul Tissandier
Tissandier
Mr. Wright
Pension for Ex Presidents Bill Introduced
Representative Volstead of Minnesota introduced a bill to grant a $12,000 annual pension to every President after leaving the White House. No duties would be required, and a return to office would end the pension during any presidential term. The bill does not state that taking another federal office would end the pension.
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Washington
Volstead
Minnesota
White House
United States
Hughes resumes duties amid insurance head nomination
Gov. Hughes returns to the Executive Chamber in Albany after a illness leave as he announced the nomination of William H. Hotchkiss of Buffalo for State Superintendent of Insurance before sending it to the Senate. The early notice was to avoid Buffalo exposure before Monday night.
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Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Executive Chamber
William H. Hotchkiss
Buffalo
Senate
Tornadoes Kill Twelve Across Deep South States
A windstorm blasted Mississippi Alabama and Georgia killing twelve people mostly African American. In Roberta Georgia a cabin collapsed and two Black children perished from burns. Near Moultrie Georgia fires raged with forests burning before moderating after rain.
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Atlanta
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Roberta
Moultrie
Graft Inquiry Invites Reports on Naval Officials
The official gazette in St. Petersburg calls on all persons aware of peculations and other irregularities by naval officials to contact the special commission appointed by Admiral Voevodsky the Minister of Marine. The panel investigates newspaper revelations connected to Major General Alexieff's trial and the implicated high officials and contractors.
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ST. Petersburg
Admiral Voevodsky
Gen. Alexieff
Southern Pacific to Build Sierra Nevada Rail Link
The Southern Pacific Railway Company opens Bowman near Auburn as a base to develop a $25,000,000 right of way upgrade over the Sierra Nevada. Plans include two Roseville to Truckee routes, a 1000 foot lower grade, and a six mile tunnel. Four years are allotted for completion with $50,000 in buildings now rising on two leased ranches to host workers.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Bowman
Auburn
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Roseville
Truckee
Panama Canal Bond Increase Move Shifts to Finance Panel
The Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee voted to send the Hopkins bill to the Finance Committee, raising canal bond authorization from 135 million to 500 million dollars. They argued higher appropriations reflect costs and should be handled by Finance. The Mann bill to govern the canal zone and reorganize the Canal Commission was discussed but deemed too large a change for this session.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Illinois
Canal Commission
Mexico and California via New Orleans Route train features
Advertises Southern Ry and partner lines serving Mexico and California via New Orleans route. Notes dining drawing room and sleeping car options, library observation and club cars. Office at 1 200 Broadway.
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Mexico
California
New Orleans
W. of A
Ieee
Broadway
Sembrich Farewell Ends Metropolitan Era In Triumph
Mme Marcella Sembrich bade farewell to the Metropolitan Opera after twenty five years. The opera house overflowed with packed seating and standing room as she received gifts from colleagues and flowers from fans. The program featured Don Pasquale and Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Scotti and an intimate chorus of tributes from the company.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Opera House
Mme
Marcella Sembrich
Mme. Sembrich
Metropolitan
Sembrich
Opera
Max Hirsch
Broadway
Thirty-ninth Street
Frank de Fonteney
Don Pasquale
M. Scott
Scotti
Bond
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