Bryan Plans to Be Roosevelt's Heir in Congress Push
The New York Times reports William Jennings Bryan aims to carry Roosevelt policies into Congress. He told Democratic Senators to front measures like income tax and federal controls to force Republicans to act or oppose Roosevelt reforms.
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Ckill
Warwick
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
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Taft
Senate
House
Denver
Capitol
Champ Clark
Ways and Means Committee
Johnson
Gray
Culberson
Justice White
Judson Hariinon
Oke Smith
Washington Post
Staten Island Father Sacrifices Life Saving Son at Great Kills Station
John Gladys 37 of Antondale died after pushing his eleven year old son Harry from the path of an approaching Staten Island Rapid Transit train at Great Kills station. The incident occurred as they crossed toward the waiting room during an evening trip home. The boy escaped injury, but the father was fatally struck.
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Staten Island
Great Kills
John Gladys
Anandale
White Dental
Prince’s Bay
Gladys
Harry
Submarines For Pacific Demonstration Of Mobility
The Navy Department plans experiments to move submarines long distances without disassembly. Small submarines Shark and Porpoise will be loaded onto two colliers at New York Navy Yard and shipped toward the Pacific, with decks secured or beams removed as needed for transit. If successful, the test could extend to larger boats and aid harbor defense in war.
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Argentina Escorts American Fleet Along Coast
Rear Admiral Betbeder in Buenos Aires relays a radiogram from Admiral Oliva detailing the Argentina squadron's escort of the American battleships from Jan 26 to Jan 27. The flotilla saluted, then departed about 125 miles from Mar del Plata after two escort passes at 14 knots.
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Betbeder
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Connecticut
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Plestine
Washington
Rio Janeiro
Alcorta
Fraca
Sefior Zeballos
President Alcorta
Cone
Brooklyn Patrolman Dawkins Held On Theft Charge
Patrolman George Dawkins of the Adams Street Station in Brooklyn was arrested on fresh charges after a former claimant named John Farley alleged he was robbed with the officer’s aid on Myrtle Avenue. The earlier complaint against him was dismissed for lack of evidence, but new testimony from Scott Ryan implicated Dawkins in additional robberies, prompting re-arrest after a conference with officials.
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George Dawkins
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Max Steinbrack
Dawkins
John Farley
Orange Street
Myrtle Avenue
Wendeberg
Duffield Street
Scott Ryan
Steinbruck
Ryan
Afyrtle Avenue
Ins Spector
Flood
Hitler
Fire destroys banker Fisk's large Milton Point garage
A gasoline tank explosion at Pliny Fisk the New York banker mansion site on Milton Point caused a major fire this afternoon. Chauffeur Martin Muller and butler William Arnold were injured. the car, machine and several carriages burned. Loss set at 10000 dollars.
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New York Times
Rye
N. Y
Pliny Fisk
New York
Milton Point
Martin Muller
Wiliam Arnold
Shipping News Update Arrives at Kingston
The SS Pring August Wilhelm arrived on January 25, docking at Kingston. No further details on cargo or conditions were provided in the note.
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Kingston
Seaboard Florida Ltd Service Ad Notes Routes
An advertise listing Seaboard Florida Ltd offers best service to Pinehurst Camdin Columbia Florida via Shortest Route Office 1 183 Broadway.
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Seaboard Florida Ltd
Best
Pinehurst
Camdin
Columbia
Florida
Ady
Paris to New York auto race opens with four starters
Four cars left Paris for the New York to Paris contest amid crowds on the boulevard. The De Dion driven by G B St Chaffray, Moto Bloc by M Godard, Brixia Zustand by Antonio Scafoglio, and Lizaire et Naudin by M Pons carried flags from France, the U S A, Italy and Russia.
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Paris
Moto-Bloc
France
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Brixia-Zust
Italy
Antonio Scafoglio
Lizaire Et
Rouen
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Godard
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Scafoglio
Pons
London to Replace Snark Crew After Tahiti Repairs
Jack London reports he must ship a new crew for the Snark upon return from San Francisco where the boat is being repaired at Papeiti Island Tahiti. Captain Warein and engineer Martin Johnson, along with a sailor and two Japanese servants, lament missing the anticipated adventures of the world tour. London expects no trouble finding a less adventure seeking crew for the rest of the voyage.
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Snark
Woman's Home Companion
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Papeiti Island
Tahiti
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Warein
Martin Johnson
Physician Died of Opium Poisoning in Brooklyn Home
Dr. Nelson Buell Sizer died Monday night at 548 Greene Avenue Brooklyn from opium poisoning. The death follows a prior week when his brother died in the same house. Dr. William A. Little reported finding the doctor in a comatose state. Dr. Thom is a Chinese physician who had stayed with him at Long Island College Hospital.
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Greene Avenue
Brooklyn
Sizer
William A. Little
Bedford Avenue
Thoms
Little
D- Thom
Long Island College Hospital
Gates Swears Off Personal Taxes in Fresh Move
John W. Gates appeared at the Tax Department and swore off all but 1000 dollars of his personal taxes while listing Texas as his residence and owning property valued at 250000. President Lawson Purdy released ten year figures showing 1908 corporate assessments across boroughs, with Manhattan totaling 16689 firms.
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Tax Department
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Hotel Plaza
Lawson Purdy
Department of Taxes
Manhattan
Florida Tour Ad Promises Independent Travel by Rail
An advertisement offers a $50 Florida tour via the Pennsylvania Railroad departing February 4. It includes two weeks of independent travel in Florida with a special Pullman train to and from Jacksonville and directs readers to consult ticket agents.
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Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacksonville
Adv
Ouida Sister-In-Law Claim Surfaces After Novelist’s Funeral
Florence dispatch reports Mrs. Gliddoth widow of Confederate Col. George Roy Gliddoth alleges Ouida’s parentage ties to her family. She says Louisa de la Ramée was Gliddoth’s sister raised in America and describes a matched photograph and shared fortunes fading fortunes. Ouida’s origins have long been disputed. she avoided discussing relatives.
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Florence
Italy
Col
George Roy
Ouida
Quida
Prof Joseph A Gillet Dies at 70 Head of Normal College
Prof Joseph A Gillet senior professor and acting head of the Normal College for forty years died at Hahnemann Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral plans pending. The college now faces leadership questions after his death and President Hunter's retirement.
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Harvard
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Bliss Gillet
James G. Maclean
Women's College
City College
Prof. Gillet
Ferris Severely Injures Hand in Religious Mania Incident
Port Chester resident Rainsford Ferris, following the Bible phrase If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, nearly severed his right hand with a hatchet in his cellar. He is hospitalized awaiting commitment to the Poughkeepsie Insane Asylum. Physicians deem his condition religious mania-induced insanity.
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New York Times
Port Chester
N. Y
Ferris
Explosion Killers At Rutherford Yet Blamed On Defective Boiler
An inquest in Rutherford on January 28 found the deaths of engineer John Waidler and fireman Otto Wagner from an Erie locomotive boiler explosion were caused by defective machinery. Erie expert blamed low water. coroner’s expert cited a weak boiler, verdict says lives were sacrificed due to faulty equipment.
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New York Times
Rutherford
N. J
Collins
John Waidler
Otto Wagner
Erie
Aldermen pass cigarette sale measure to minors
An ordinance introduced by Alderman Welton seeks to prevent the sale of cigarettes or tobacco to minors under age eight. The penalty ranges from a $10 to $25 fine, ten days' imprisonment, or both, and the resolution was sent to the Committee on Laws and Legislation.
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Welton
Committee On Laws and Legislation
Last to Leave First to Arrive in Florida Train Office Notice
Partial OCR note from the Atlantic Coast Line Railway mentions a 2:10 PM time and a New York and say Special with directions to the office at Broadway corner 30th. Details are fragmented but indicate a railroad timetable or service notice in Florida.
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Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
R. R
N.Y. & Say
B’ Way
Cor
Tug Luckenbach Sinks After Collision With Pawnee
The 227 ton tug Edgar F. Luckenbach struck the Clyde Line freighter Pawnee between the Battery and Governors Island at 7 30 last night. In three minutes the tug sank with thirteen aboard, all rescued except Edward Nielson the deck hand who was missing. Crew members and rescuers describe frantic moments as lifeboats and police patrol boats aided survivors.
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Pawnee
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Governors Island
Philadelphia
Edward Nielson
Omnah King
Hudson Street
Atlantic
Norfolk
Point Liberty
Nielson
Jack Farrell
Pier 20
East River
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Pier A
Separate suit cites perjury charge against Edward Rober
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Marean holds real estate broker Edward N. Rober on a Grand Jury perjury charge after a bookkeeper testified to earnings of 26 785 from realty ventures, conflicting with the defendant's claim of 2 500 yearly income. The Robers, married since 1903 with one child, also see a separation granted and alimony set at 25 a week.
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Edward N. Rober
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Marean
Supreme Court
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Justice Marean
Lilly
Southern Ry Limited train service schedule ad
Florida Atren and Augusta route details for the Southern Railway Limited train from New York daily at 9 55 A M except Sundays 9 25 A M Sundays with Pullman drawing room stateroom sleeping cars and dining car service. New York offices listed at 271 and 1 200 Broadway.
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Southern Ry. Limited
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Lahm Balloons Flight Lands Near Canton and NY Lore
A balloon trip led by Lieut. Frank P. Lahm, U.S. Army, with two Canton merchants aboard, ascended under the Aero Club of Ohio. The vessel was reported seen near New Bedford and near Oil City with the craft traveling northeast at about 3,000 feet, amid rain turning to snow.
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New York Times
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New Bedford
Reuze
Here
Albion Professors to Celebrate Sixtieth Birthday Duo
Delos Fall and his twin brother Dewitt Fall of Albion College were to mark their sixtieth birthday with a joint house party. They invited Dr. William Osler to attend, who sent regrets and sent chloroform bottles instead.
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Pell Country Home S burned in Great Barrington blaze
The country residence of John L. E. Pell near Great Barrington, Massachusetts, burned this morning. Mgr. Pell and his guest Robert Clark of New York barely escaped as the alarm dog perished. Loss estimated at $20,000. Mrs. Pell, daughter of William E. Tefft of New York, was in New York.
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Mass
John L. E. Pell
New York
Great Barrington
Mgr. Pell
Robert Clark
Cardinal Gibbons Critiques American Respect for Religion
Cardinal Gibbons in Boston says Americans show less reverence for religion than 50 or 60 years ago. He cites public leaders like Webster who once used Scripture in speeches, a practice now neglected by today’s speakers.
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Boston
Cardinal Gibbons
America
Webster
Night ferry service cut back after East River tunnel opening
Due to reduced traffic from the new East River tunnel, the Union Ferry Company trims night service on Wall Street Fulton Street Catharine Street and Hamilton Ferries. Wall Street boats run 7 AM to 7 PM. Fulton between 6:50 PM and 3 AM. Catharine 9 PM to 5 AM. Hamilton 10:15 PM to 5 AM.
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Hamilton Ferry
Fire Rages Through Chicago Business District Wrecking Million
A third major blaze in three days devastates the Chicago business district with losses exceeding 1 million dollars. The fire begins in the Peats Building at 144 Wabash, damages adjoining properties including Colby & Sons furniture and Edson Keith & Co millinery, and halts streetcar and elevated lines after burning three hours.
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Wabash Avenue
Alfred Peats & Co
John A. Colby & Sons
Michigan Avenue
Edson, Keith & Co
Gage Brothers & Co
Theodore Ascher & Co
Peats
Fire drives residents to hills in Port Harford oil blaze
A lightning strike started a massive oil tank fire at Union Oil in Port Harford. Thirty seven thousand barrels of oil burned or were pumped out. The Marle Hotel and Port Harford wharf were saved as residents fled uphill in a snowstorm with extensive damage totaling about 150000 dollars.
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Union Oil Company
Italy Discourages Emigration
Rome reports a government notice via the emigration office to deter Italians from leaving for the United States. The Italian Consul in New York has telegraphed urging locals to stay home as unemployment and weak industry endure in America.
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Emigration Office
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New York
Flan's Restaurant Ad Promises Luncheon Dinner Music
An ad for Flan's Restaurant at Park Row Buildings downtown advertises luncheon and dinner service with music entertainment. The brief notice emphasizes dining options and live music to attract patrons.
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Seer Oan
Fight Over Hughes Taft Split Rocks New York Politics
Albany dispatch outlines a party split between Hughes supporters and Roosevelt Taft factions led by Woodruff Barnes Hendricks and Parsons. Brackett argues Parsons sold treasonable letters while factions vie for control of the State Committee and delegates at large ahead of the Chicago convention.
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