Fowler Bill Opposed Sparks Currency Reform Debate
Washington in the House Banking and Currency Committee a split emerged over Fowler's plan to retire all national bank currency and replace it with a guaranteed credit system backed by bank assets. Some members favor Aldrich style emergency expansion allowing bonds as security, while Burton prefers a temporary, targeted approach. Senator Nelson proposed a tax reserve fund of up to 10 million dollars to protect bank depositors.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
New Jersey
Senate
Aldrich
House Banking Committee
Aldrien
House Banking and Currency Committee
Representative Burton
Ohio
Burton
House
Senator Aldrich
Congress
Nelson
Await Fleet at Rio de Janeiro in Chilean and Brazilian ports
Captain Deichoff of the Russian navy arrives in Rio to witness the American fleet. From Pernambuco reports show most battleships were barely visible as they passed south. The German cruiser Bremen and the American collier Abaremda are also in port. In Chile, the cruiser Chacabuco will welcome the fleet to Punta Arenas with John Hicks and legation staff aboard.
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Deichoff
Gromoboi
Pernambuco
Abaremda
Santiago, Chili
Chacabuco
Punta Arenas
John Hicks
Peru
Legation
ARMY
Benjamin J. Tillman
C. Hjalmer Erickson
Lois A. LA Garde
Philippines
San Francisco
Frank ©. Griffis
Fort Sheridan
Joseph H. Whiteley
Fort de Soto
Edward R. Schreiner
General Hospital
Presidio
Paul L. Freeman
Fort Riley
Kan
Christopher C. Collins
Thomas Emberill
1St Field Artillery
Savannah
National Guard of Georgia
Joseph E. Bastion
Madison Barracks
Fort D. A. Russell
Navy
J. P. Merrell
Army and Navy Joint Board
F. H. Sherman
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
F. R. Payne
Bureau of Navigation
Gift for China in Senate Bill
Senator Lodge introduced a joint resolution authorizing the President to consent to a bond modification from 24 440 778 for indemnity tied to the Boxer disturbances in China. It would cap payments by China at 11 655 492 with 4 percent interest and permit remittance of the remainder as an act of friendship with timing at the President's discretion.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
China
United States
Carter loses funds in federal embezzlement case
Judge Kohlsaar of the United States Circuit Court ruled for the government in the Carter case. Oberlin M. Carter, former U S engineer corps captain, was not entitled to 400000 in unregistered railroad bonds and other securities traced to safety deposits and banks nationwide. The decision sustains government ownership of the securities and ends the case against Carter and co-defendants Greene and Gaynor.
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Chicago
Jan
Kohlsaar
United States Circuit Court
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Engineer Corps
Greene and
Gaynor
Savannah
Carter
Captain Carter
Greene and Gaynor
Sunset Limited Wrecked Near San José
The east bound Sunset Limited on the Southern Pacific railroad was wrecked at Rucker twenty five miles south of San José. Mrs. P Boyd of Portland and her son were killed. A tramp is reported killed. Eighteen injured treated at Gilroy Hospital. Cause unknown. Two carriages overturned on tracks and one into the county road.
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San José
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Rucker
P. Boyd
Portland
Gilroy
Missouri Enos Reappears After Fourteen Years Absence
Jacob Funk, who vanished from his Skidmore home fourteen years ago leaving a wife who remarried, returned to Skidmore then Marysville and entered his sister Mrs. D S Holmes house without warning. A skeleton found near Goethes years after his departure was identified as Funk by his father, who buried it in the family plot. He now claims wealth accumulated during his disappearance.
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Tribune
Marysville
Jacob Funk
Skidmore
D. S. Holmes
Goethes
Funk
Harbor Defence Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate today passed a bill to protect harbor defenses and fortifications of the United States from malicious injury. Genator Frye explained the bill targets violations of naval orders for safeguarding works and fortifications, mirroring punishment for similar offences in the army.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
The
United States
Genator Frye
Worber
Harriman to Be Sued Over Railroad Relations
Washington reports that a Department of Justice suit against E. H. Harriman and the Union and Southern Pacific railroads is likely within thirty days. The plan follows a White House conference last May and ICC report review by the Attorney General. Independent probes by Severance and Kellogg preceded the anticipated equity action in Salt Lake City.
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Washington
Department of Justice
E. H. Harriman
Union
Southern Pacific
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Attorney General
Harriman
Messrs. Severance
Kellogg
Severance
Europe
Salt Lake City
Northern Securities
Room Lottery in House Draws Members for Offices
Washington January 9 The House held a room lottery for the new office building south of the Capitol. Members watched as balls were drawn to assign rooms on four floors. Claude Kitchin of North Carolina drew first, followed by Lindberg Vreeland Bennet Olcott Parsons Dalzell Keifer Overstreet and De Armond among others. The drawing lasted two hours and the House adjourned until tomorrow.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Capitol
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Casey
Lindberg
Minnesota
Vreeland
New York
Bennet
Olcott
Parsons
Dalzell
Keifer
Overstreet
de Armond
Special deputy shot man during extortion attempt at Broome Street
Morris Silverstein a special deputy sheriff appointed by ex-Sheriff Hayes faces arrest after allegedly shooting Samuel Levine of 107 Fourth Avenue in the basement of 307 Broome Street. Levine was taken to Gouverneur Hospital with a life threatening injury. witnesses say Silverstein demanded money after a badge display and Gold reported extortion prior to the shooting. Silverstein, formerly with the New York Patrol Company, is jailed at Eldridge Street station.
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Fourth Avenue
Broome Street
Morris Silverstein
Hayes
Eldridge Street
Levine
Gouverneur Hospital
Silverstein
Aaron Gold
Young Silverstein
Elger Silverstein
Gold
New York Patrol Company
Good Year for the S P C A Directors Reelect Officers
At the annual meeting of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 50 Madison Avenue Alfred Wagstaff reported improved finances and growing humane work. The society arrested 1015 last year, received 16429.52 in contributions, and suspended 7361 horses. A $100000 bequest to Columbia University for a Henry Bergh chair was announced, with aims to study humane principles. Governor Hughes was named an honorary member.
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American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Society
Madison Avenue
Alfred Wagstaff
Treasury
Hughes
Columbia University
Henry Bergh
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
English Heir Postpones Trip After Estate Find
Sir Genille Cave-Brown-Cave, heir to a 300000 estate, was listed to sail on the Celtic from England but postponed his departure to next week. Found by Ambassador Bryce in Wyoming after his father’s death, he had been living abroad in cattle raising and had connections via a Canadian agency.
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Mylles Cave-Brown-Cave
England
Celtic
Sir Gentile
Bryce
Wyoming
Burial Ordered for Duberly in Ottawa Telegram
A telegram from Ottawa to Manager Radcliffe of Stephen Merritt Undertaking orders burial for Harry Gray Duberly, the Englishman who died by suicide at Hermitage, 75 Seventh Avenue. Funeral services will be held at the undertaking chapel at 12:80 today, with burial at reasonable expense per Governor General Earl Grey reportedly linked to the deceased.
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Canada
Radcliffe
Stephen Merritt
19Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Harry Gray Duberly
Hermitage
Seventh Avenue
Earl Grey
Young Duberly
Fighting in Africa near Lugh strengthens Italian Somaliland defense
Rome reports pitched battles on the east coast of Africa between Italian forces and Abyssinians. Abyssinians raid near Lugh, kill rob, imprison merchants, and destroy the outpost after a fierce defense by 125 natives led by Captain Bongiovanni. Italy orders Red Sea squadron to protect coastal towns and protests to King Menelik over the attack.
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Somaliland
Africa
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Abyssinia
Menelik
Italy
Rioters Burn Protestant Chapel at Kia-hsing-fa
Rioters in Kia-hsing-fa Che-kiang burned the Protestant chapel and school and destroyed the magistrate’s official residence. Foreigner residents are reported safe amid regional unrest chiefly aimed at the dynasty. The Presbyterian Church South has operated a mission at Kia-hsing-fu since 1890s with multiple worship sites and schools. The town lies on the Grand Canal and serves as a key commercial center.
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Kia-hsing-fa
Che-kiang
The
Presbyterian Church South
United States
Kia-hsing-fu
Grand Canal
Many Fishing Boats Lost In European Storm
Paris reports a fierce storm in the English Channel and along Europe's west and North African coasts has wrecked fishing boats. A Tangier dispatch says two native passenger boats foundered off El-Araish Morocco with forty drowned including Europeans. Kiel notes northeast wind drives Baltic waters inland flooding low districts. Lubeck fort fired warning shots as inland movement occurred. The steamer Mimi stranded near the harbor reef and the herring steamer Hera is missing, feared lost.
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English Channel
Europe
North African
Tangier
El-Araish
Morocco
Kiel
Jan
Baltic
Lubeck
Mimi
Hera
Cardinal Martinelli to Back Hanna for San Francisco Archbishop
Rome reports Cardinal Martinelli will urge the Propaganda Congregation to back Rev Edward J. Hanna of Rochester as coadjutor archbishop of San Francisco. Opponents say Archbishop Riordan pressured selections and sought ratification from higher authorities before Rome review. The Pope reportedly promised to ratify if proposed.
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Cardinal Martinelli
The
Sacred College
Congregation of the Propaganda
San Francisco
Martinelli
Edward J. Hanna
Rochester
Hanna
Riordan
Propaganda
Speyer & Co Buys Large Rock Island Bond Block
Speyer and Company purchased a substantial block of Rock Island Railway 4 percent refunding bonds from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. The funds are reported to cover the Rock Island's $6 million 4.25 percent two year notes due April 1, uilding investor confidence as a sign of improving conditions. The bonds qualify for state savings banks and U S Treasury deposits.
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Speyer & Co
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Rock Island Company
Rock Island
United States Treasury
Gibbons Favors High License in Liquor Debate
Cardinal Gibbons endorses high license as the practical approach to liquor regulation in Baltimore. He argues prohibition is unworkable due to evasion, while a high license would reduce small grog shops and aid police enforcement.
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Tribune
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Cardinal Gibbons
Senator Gore Proposes Two Term Presidential Limit
Oklahoma Senator Gore introduced a joint resolution in Washington stating that no person shall be eligible to be elected President of the United States for more than two terms. The measure addresses presidential succession and aims to limit consecutive elections.
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Washington
Jan
Gore
Oklahoma
United States
Army and Navy News From The Tribune Bureau
Washington reports a dispute over Bedlow's Island civilian staff as enlisted coast artillery reach higher pay roles. implied misstatement by a steam engineers delegate. Army and Navy orders list transfers, medical staff moves, and ship movements show Buffalo, California, Nebraska, Rocket, Choctaw, Leonidas, Eagle, Stockton, Blakeley assigned or sailing.
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ARMY
Central Federated Union
New York
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New York Harbor
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Statue of Liberty
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Buffalo
Bremerton
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California
Nebraska
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Norfolk
Leonidas
Hampton Roads
Sapere
Eagle
Guantanamo
Stockton
Third Torpedo Flotilla
Blakeley
Navy Yard
Fight Over Army Pay Raises House Military Affairs Committee
The House Military Affairs Committee heard the service pay bill with many objections delaying speedy action. A meeting is set for next Tuesday. Separately the Senate Military Affairs Committee approved a bill to create an army medical corps and a medical reserve corps with defined ranks and duties. The reserve corps will comprise graduates from reputable medical schools and serve in wartime.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Army
Action to Free Miss Maloney in Annulment Proceedings
A legal move has begun to annul the marriage between Helen Maloney and Arthur H Osborn. The aim is to allow Maloney to marry Samuel Clarkson, her English suitor, with his family and Osborn disputing claims of a settlement. Osborn defends himself, calling reports libelous and insisting he has not traveled to London Paris or Rome.
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Martin Maloney
Standard
Philadelphia
Osborn
A. L. Humes
Broadstreet
Humes
Arthur H. Osborn
Mr. Maloney
Robbery Ring at Ansonia Home Tied to Former Servants
Detectives from the Central Office arrested two men and a woman in New York suspected in stealing jewelry silverware and household goods valued at 18090 from Charles F. Brooker president of the American Brass Company in Ansonia Connecticut. Frank E. Rida and Carlos Rida, once serving in the Brooker home, were taken at 11th Avenue and 43rd Street. Mrs. Rida was found at 554 West 49th Street with a guitar and mandolin reported among the stolen items.
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American Brass Company
Ansonia
Conn
Frank E. Rida
Brooker
Carlos Rida
Frank Rida
Rida
Eleventh Avenue
West 49Th Street
Mafin Quotes Roosevelt On Washington Diplomacy
Paris reports the Mafin quotes President Roosevelt saying all will be arranged satisfactorily with Japan. The memorandum from Japan is described as conciliatory and there is no fear of conflict.
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Paris
Mafin
Roosevelt
Washington
Japan
Barker for Barnum's Dies in Bellevue Hospital
Schuyler Van Ness, once a barker for Barnum's Museum and a purported scion of prominent New York families, died yesterday in Bellevue Hospital. He claimed to have represented P. T. Barnum on tours with Jenny Lind and to have invented a Persian cinnamon bean fragrance marketed at great cost, though details remain unclear.
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Barker
Barnum
Schuyler
van Ness
Bellevue Hospital
P. T. Barnum
Jenny Lind
Persia
Berlin ends women autocab drivers careers
The only licensed woman driver Frau von Papp retired today due to insufficient endurance. Twenty other women learners failed police requirements, and cab firms show no wish to hire further women.
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Frau von Papp
Cacam
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