Political bees buzz senate on the alert
In Washington the Senate is abuzz with political maneuvering as factions push for influence over appointments and policy. Reports tie a Boston postmaster’s loaned typewriter to potential favors, while Vermont and New Hampshire senators weigh pension agents and nominations amid party tensions. Democratic factions clash over leadership and strategy, and the public mood worries about the impact of Senate politics on governance.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
Ohio
Taft
New England
New Dongland
E. C. Mansfield
Boston
Mansfield
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Charles Fairbanks
Vermont
Messrs
Proctor and
Dillingham
White House
Wanmaker
Port of
New York
Platt
Committee On Finance
House
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Gardner
Congress
Roosevelt
Chamber
J. Bryan
Fire breaks out in forward hold of African Prince at Bay Ridge
A smoldering fire in the forward hold of the Steamship African Prince at Push Docks Bay Ridge was extinguished after fireboats Seth Low and Abram S Hewitt and nearby engines flooded the compartment. The vessel sustained slight damage but about £16,000 of cargo including jute burlap and cocoa oil was destroyed. The ship had arrived from Calcutta carrying Norton Co consignments.
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Bay Ridge
Andrew Anderson
Seth Low
Abram S. Hewitt
Calcutta
Norton & Co
Produce Exchange
Knox Steamship Company
Liverpool
Diamond output cut to speed stock absorption
London on January 21 the Premier Diamond Mining Company announces a monthly reduction of 30.00 carats in output to hasten absorption of current stocks. The diamond syndicate controlling about 49 to 50 million dollars yearly will not cut prices, expecting a revival in American demand as market slack eases.
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London
Comany
Shaw Resigns Carnegie Trust Presidency Amid Differences
Former Treasury secretary Leslie M. Shaw confirmed his resignation as president of the Carnegie Trust Company, saying the announcement was premature and that he had planned to keep it secret until March. He cited "small differences" with principal owner Charles C. Dickinson and noted a $25,000 yearly salary accompanying the post. he hinted at possible political moves.
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Carnegie Trust Company
Castor
Shaw
Charles C. Dickinson
Dog Saves 150 Lives at Knickerbocker Hotel Bomb Plot
Teddy the bulldog reportedly saved 150 social leaders at the Knickerbocker Hotel by attacking an Italian bomber who placed a bomb under the grill room boilers. The Italian fled after a dog bite and a match was lit to the fuse before detonation. Police recovered the device. no further action by officers noted.
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the Tribune
Pittsburg
Teddy
Knickerbocker
Allegheny
Allegheny Central
Joseph Castro
Black Hand
John Jason
Jason
Girll
Big Kirby Suit Settled In Houston Office
Houston advices report the Maryland Trust Company suit against Kirby Lumber Company for 38.5 million dollars settled in Patrick Calhoun’s offices. Kirby to pay five eighths of the remaining 38.25 million under the contract after a 1901 lumber purchase and 1903 dispute. Kirby president Mr. Kirby and lawyer Thomas Ball declined comment at The Hermitage.
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Houston
Tex
Maryland Trust Company of
Baltimore
Houston Oil Company of Texas
Kirby Lumber Company
Patrick Calhoun
No. 30
Broad Street
Kirby Company
Houston Company
Houston Oil Company
Maryland Trust Company
Lumber Company
Kirby
Thomas Ball
Hermitage
Seventh Avenue
42D Street
Titus and Subway Route Clash Over Fourth Avenue Wells
The Public Service Commission seeks to revoke Silas W. Titus’s permission to drive wells in Fourth Avenue Brooklyn as his water project may obstruct the planned subway. Titus plans ten or twelve more wells with two hundred fifty foot depths, potentially causing heavy damages claims against the city. The Water Department officials note the contract allows wells in public streets but prefer no obstructions to the subway, while stressing no final responsibility until contracts are let.
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Silas W. Titus
Jameco
Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn
Public Service Commission
Titus
Department of Water Supply
Coler
Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
6Th Street
6Th
7Th
Sth
9Th
John W. Mackay
Water Department
Mr. McKay
Bassett
Strike Threatened On The Tyne In Shipyards
London Jan 21 report notes a large strike threat in Tyne shipbuilding amid wage cuts urged by employers due to weak industry demand. Several thousand workers would be affected by the possible action across multiple yards.
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London
Tyne
Nine Officers Resign in Opposition to Colonel Dyer
Nine of the 12th Regiment resign in protest amid charges against Colonel Dyer. Major Benkard Major Robb Captain Parker and Lieutenants Kip Mills Morgan Lord Lackland among those resigning. others expected. Regimental commander Lieutenant Colonel Huston says resignations due to term expirations and vows to fill vacancies, with the unit continuing effectively.
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12Th Regiment
Dyer
J. Philip Benkard
N. Thayer Robb
W. Forbes Morgan
H. S. Dudley
Robert M. Parker
H. S. Kip
James G. Benkard
Philip O. Mills
James C. Lord
E. C. Lackland
H. H. Rogers, Jr
Thomas W. Huston
Europe
Huston
Benkard
7Th Regiment
Parker
New Jersey National Guard
12Th
Morgan
Kip
Robb
Boston Cadets
Mills, Lackland and
Lord
Betts Academy Destroyed by Fire in Stamford
Stamford Conn Jan 22 Betts Academy one of the oldest prep schools in the country was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated between 100000 and 150000. Fire began in boiler room and was first spotted by Sheldon Cross of Fonda NY one of fifty six students who raised the alarm to principal W J Betts. Great Bear Spring Water advertises its purity.
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Stamford
Conn
Morris K. Jesup Dies After Two Weeks Illness
Morris K. Jesup died at 2 10 this morning at his home 197 Madison avenue from heart disease. He had been bedbound two weeks with Mrs. Jesup and relatives at his bedside. Two physicians were called as his condition worsened and Dr. Armstrong arrived just before death. He was 78 and had retired from active business a year ago resigning as Chamber of Commerce president.
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Nue
Armstrong
Mr. Jesup
Jesup
Torpedo Flotilla Sails from Rio for Buenos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro reports the torpedo flotilla leaving at 9 o'clock tonight bound for Buenos Ayres.
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Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Census of Industries Opens National Output Scan
London January 21 British Board of Trade starts a national census of productive power from a steamship to a loaf of bread. Agriculture is excluded. Returns from employers cover last year to show output. Experts will oversee each industry including Sir Hugh Bell for iron and steel and Charles Wright Macara for cotton.
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London
British Board of Trade
Board of Agriculture
Hugh Bell
Iron and Steel
Charles Wright Macara
International Federation of Master Spinners
Hughes Addresses Editors at Upstate News Banquet
Albany January 21 Governor Hughes spoke informally to the Associated Daily Editors at their annual banquet. He praised the press for truthful aims while lamenting distortions for politics and personal gain. He urged dissemination of correct notions to keep the public informed and sane. editors cheered.
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Albany
Hughes
Associated Dailies
Kansas Declares Taft Choice for President
Topeka Kan January 21 Both houses of the State Legislature adopted resolutions naming Secretary Taft as Kansas choice for President of the United States in a telegraphed report.
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Topeka
Kan
Taft
Kansas
United States
Governor Hughes Signals Willingness To Run For President
Albany January 21 Governor Hughes declares in a letter to James S Lehmaier he is willing to accept the Republican nomination for the presidency if the party decides. He states he will not influence delegates and seeks free expression of the party will while continuing impartial state administration. The letter follows a New York Republican Club request urging support.
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Tribune
Albany
Hughes
James S. Lehmaier
Republican Club Committee
Republican Club
New York
United States
Hughes State League
League
New York State
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Old Preparatory School
Great Bear
Advt
Morris K. Jesup
Madison Ave
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the Press
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