German Tariff Fight and President Attack in Secret Session
Seven senators met in secret to read the Presidents message on the German tariff and the Tyngley law, criticizing executive secrecy and the presidents public proclamation. The House opened debate echoed the issue, and the Finance Committee was tasked with potential legislation amid calls for open session and protests of autocratic overreach.
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Trom
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
McKinsey
Kaiser Hea
Reichstag
Boards of Trade
United States
Heyburn
Idaho
McLaurin
Gallinger
Committee On Finance
Secretary of the Treasury
Teller
Gallant Rescue in Co Ed Bethany College Fire
Bethany College in West Virginia woke to smoke as 100 women in the girls dormitory faced flames. A bucket brigade and brave men entered the burning building guiding students to safety. Half the three story dorm collapsed to halt the fire, injuring one student slightly while others escaped with shock. The blaze reportedly began from furnace ashes in the basement.
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Bethany
W. Va
Bethany College
Unemployed Army Expelled From Boston Common
Boston did witness a mass gathering of 1000 to 1500 unemployed led by Mortison I. Swift who sought to hold a meeting on the Common. Police used mounted officers to disperse the crowd after permission was denied. Swift urged followers to invade the homes of the rich and marched toward Brookline before authorities escorted him to the city limits.
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Tribune
Boston
Mortison I. Swift
Swift
Lmits
Trinity Church
Brookline
United States
Unemployed Carpenters Urge Mayor to Start Work
In Philadelphia on January 22 about four thousand unemployed carpenters, represented by four committees, confronted Mayor Revburn in City Hall. They demanded immediate municipal or other work and urged builders to begin projects citywide without delay. The Mayor pledged to help but lamented the gathering, noting it could invite criticism.
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Philadelphia
Revburn
Bars Up in Hawaii Emigration Rules Tighten
Honolulu January 22 The Japanese Consul M Saito reports a cable from Foreign Minister Count Hayashi announcing new emigration limits to Hawaii effective February 1 only returning laborers and close relatives of those already there will be allowed to sail to Hawaii this change tightens movement of Japanese workers to the islands
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Honolulu
M. Saito
Count Hayashi
Hawaii
Prairie Fire Threatens City Meadows Near Dyckman
A mile long grass fire swept the Dyckman meadows near Fort George hill in upper New York City yesterday. Firefighters and local boys fought the blaze for about thirty minutes, preventing spread toward gas tanks and drawing hundreds of subway riders watching from the elevated line.
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New York City
Kingsbridge
Inwood
Consolidated Gas Company
Fort George Hill
Dyckman Street
Subway
Dyckman Meadows
OBrien May Get Place As Custom Chief At Plattsburg
Albany telegraph reports President Roosevelt will appoint John F. OBrien former Secretary of State as collector of customs at Plattsburg to succeed Walter Witherbee. OBrien and Knapp shifted support amid a North Country political fight with Malby backing the chosen nominee. The post carries 5000 to 15000 dollars yearly in fees and centers on Lake Champlain waterfront interests.
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Tribune
Albany
Roosevelt
John F. O’brien
Plattsburg
Walter Witherbee
O'Brien
Clinton County
Hughes
Taft
Malby
Ogdensburg
Wallace Knapp
Knapp
Witherbee
O’brien
Lake Champlain
Auto Pound Raid Hits unattended cars in city streets
A new street cleaning raid targets unattended autos to curb obstruction and pavement damage. The sweep began near West 524 Street and moved through Broadway and Seventh Avenue, towing derelict vehicles to an encumbrance yard. Owners can redeem cars for about 20 to 35 dollars after warning from Bill Edwards.
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Bill” Edwards
Denice
Broadway
50Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Long Acre Square
49Th Street
The
Automobile Schools of America
West 56Th Street
Reducing Territory Delegates Sparks Convention Clash
The Tribune Bureau reports Washington defense of seven territories planning six delegates each to the Chicago Republican convention, defying a reduced two votes per territory by the Republican National Committee. Solomon Luna asserts territories will be seated. Taft supporters push for larger counts, forecasting a frontal credentials fight and strong opening display.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Solomon Luna
New Mexico
White House
Arizona
National Committee
Committee On Credentials
Taft
Ryan May Retire From Business Life in Virginia
Richmond reports say Thomas F. Ryan plans retirement from active business. He may build a $1,000,000 winter residence in Richmond and live at Oak Ridge in Nelson County in summers. Rumors also place plans for a $1,000,000 Richmond skyscraper and possible pursuit of political office as Governor or U S Senator.
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Richmond
Thomas F. Ryan
Oak Ridge
Nelson County
Ryan
United States
Harding backs Taft in Ohio clash over Foraker
Warren G. Harding, former lieutenant governor and Taft lieutenant, declares Foraker defeated in Ohio. In The Marion Star he says the fight will shift to Congressional districts but Foraker’s leadership ends, not eliminated, predicting future triumph. Harding notes a quarter century of factional strife and that this year Taft Roosevelt allies oppose Foraker without a battle.
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Tribune
Marion
Ohio
Foraker
Taft
Warren G. Harding
The
Marion Star
Harding
Mr. Harding
Qobio
Manderson Says There Is A Screw Loose About Roosevelt
Charles F. Manderson former U S senator and president of the Senate told Clarkson Club of Omaha that there is a screw loose about President Roosevelt while praising his versatility and noting erratic tendencies in the nation’s leader. An advertisement for Haan's Restaurant accompanies the item.
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Tribune
Omaha
Clarkson Club
Charles F. Manderson
United States
Nebraska
Senate
Roosevelt
T.e Giost
Rio Fleet Sails From Rio de Janeiro After Warm Welcome
The American warships departed Rio de Janeiro bound for Punta Arenas in a ceremony marked by cheers, salutes, and officials led by President Penna. Brazilian and international observers praised the goodwill shown, with Germany’s Bremen joining the passage before the fleet proceeds toward the Pacific.
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Rio de Janeiro
Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
San Francisco
Rio
Republic
Penna
Petropolis
Silva
Benjamin Constant
Alencar
Marine
L. Muller
The
Minnesota
Thomas
Brazil
United States
Roosevelt
Fort Willegagnon
Alabama
Fort Villegagnon
R. R. Ingersoll
Evans
Journal of Commerce
Belmont Denies Rothschild Connection Rumor
Rumor that the Rothschilds would change American ties spread through financial circles until August Belmont & Co. issued a formal denial. The note said no severance with the Rothschilds and dismissed circulating reports as baseless, tied only to a real estate transfer valued at seven million dollars.
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Rothschilds
August Belmont & Co
New York
August
Messrs. Rothschild
Cornell Debater Elizabeth Cook Under Challenge
Ithaca dispatch reports Cornell debate council will defend Elizabeth Ellsworth Cook’s eligibility for the intercollegiate triangular league championships on February 28. Council president L R Goodrich, also league president, will affirm her eligibility and present Cornell’s case if protested, while keeping Cook at work on the topic.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Debate Council
Elizabeth Ellsworth Cook
Cornell
L. R. Goodrich
Miss Cook
Columbia
Public money withdrawal begins from national banks
Washington on January 22 the Secretary of the Treasury announced a gradual withdrawal of public deposits from national banks due to improved financial conditions. The first call targets a New York bank for about 10 million dollars, with an additional 10 million already returned since December 26. A general call will be made on other cities’ banks soon.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Magoon Called Home From Cuba To Meet Taft
Secretary Taft orders Provisional Governor Charles E. Magoon to Washington for talks on Cuba elections, army creation, and other key issues. Rumor grows Roosevelt era plans may appoint Magoon to War if Taft runs for president. Magoon sails Monday with Col. Crowder and Captains Ryan and Marti.
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Taft
Washington
Charles E. Magoon
Cuba
Mago
Havana
Palace
Attorney General to release Friday statement on railroads
Washington January 22. After a conference with the President Attorney General Bonaparte announced he would make public on Friday a statement regarding the Union and Southern Pacific railroads. The exact ground of the statement was not stated but is believed to clarify the government's position and dispel speculation about any legal proceedings.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Bonaparte
Union
Southern Pacific
Islands Disappear Off Yucatan Coast
Telegraph report from Mexico City states volcanic disturbances off Yucatan caused three islands Obispo Notre Obispo Sur and Cayo Nuevo to submerge. The islands were sizable with guano camps on two. No death toll disclosed. Yucatan shoreline and Progreso harbor depths altered.
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the Tribune
Mexico City
Federal Meteorological Bureau
Yucatan
Obispo Notre
Obispo Sur
Cayo Nuevo
Progreso
New Chilean Railway Authorized by Congress
Congress in Santiago de Chile approved a bill authorizing contracts for a north south railroad. Immediate expenditure capped around 37.5 million dollars with aims to extend to frontiers. Planned line would span about 200 miles from Peru to the Strait of Magellan with spur lines to ports mines and farming districts.
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Santiago de Chili
Congress
Peru
Strait of Magellan
Firmin landings in Haiti battle threats escalate
Port-au-Prince reports say General Firmin and exiled revolutionists aboard the steamer Vortigern seek to land while Haiti brands the vessel a pirate and mobilizes to attack Gonaives. In Washington, Navy moves include sending Paducah to Haitian waters as Marvell reports quiet at St Mare and rebels gain ground in the north.
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Port-au-Prince
Vortigern
St. Thomas
Firmin
Hayti
Haytian
St. Marc
Gonaives
Washington
Navy Department
Marvell
the Eagle
St. Mare
Guantanamo
Paducah
New Orleans
Des Moines
State Department
Livingston
Cape Haytien
Chaffee and Jeffries on Committee for Fleet Welcome
Los Angeles hosts Admiral Evans fleet officers with a lavish reception planned. Twenty five thousand dollars is earmarked for entertainment. General Adna R. Chaffee and James J. Jeffries join a wide reception committee of prominent citizens and military men.
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The
Tribune
Los Angeles
Admiral Evans
Adna R. Chaffee
James J. Jeffries
Brackett Opens Hughes Nomination Campaign at Manhattan Hotel
Ex Senator Edgar T Brackett leads a Hughes State League gathering at the Manhattan Hotel with remarks by Edmund Wetmore George Aldridge E A McAlpin W P Goodell and others. Brackett urges independent Republican support for Governor Hughes noting his electability and integrity in the 1908 race.
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Edgar T. Brackett
Saratoga
Manhattan
The
Hughes State League
Edmund Wetmore
Bar Association
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
E. A. McAlpin
Republican State Committee
W. P. Goodell
Syracuse
Edward P. Brown
Brown University
Brown
Henry W. Sackett
Cornell
Edward Lauterbach
Brackett
Hughes
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Samuel Strasbourger
Abraham Gruber
Horace E. Dresser
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A. B. Humphreys
Lucian L. Bonheur
Charles H. Betts
Edward H. Fallows
Senator Saxe
Edward F. Cragin
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