German Tariff Fight and President Attacked in Senate Session
Washington January 22 seven senators ordered the Senate galleries cleared and a secret session held to hear the Presidents tariff message. The House read the same document in open session. Critics blasted the Presidents conduct arguing the tariff changes amount to legislation and should originate in the House. The message was referred to the Finance Committee with eight proposed changes to the tariff law and bipartisan concern over executive overreach. Senator Teller signaled opposition and called for a rigorous investigation into administration actions.
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Washington
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House of Representatives
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Reichstag
Boards of Trade
United States
Heyburn
Idaho
McLaurin
Gallinger
Committee On Finance
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Bethany College Fire Sparks Coed Rescue
A Bethany College dormitory fire in the main girls' building prompted quick action as about 100 students awoke choking from smoke. Male students formed a bucket brigade to rescue and guide girls to safety through the flames, with extensive fire damage and one student injured by shock.
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Bethan
W Va
Bethany College
Unemployed Army Marches On Boston Common
In Boston on January 22 a crowd estimated at 1000 to 1500 unemployed forced a confrontation with city and state police. Led by Morrison I Swift, they sought to hold a meeting on the Common despite a refusal of permission. Mounted police dispersed the demonstrators as Swift threatened to invade Brookline.
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Tribune
Boston
Morrison I. Swift
Swift
Trinity Church
Brookline
United States
Unemployed Carpenters Seek City Jobs in Philadelphia
A committee of three spokesmen led about one hundred unemployed carpenters to City Hall to press Mayor Revburn for immediate municipal or other work. The mayor promised to help but lamented the group’s gathering. They claimed four thousand carpenters were idle and urged starting municipal projects now and delaying until spring.
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Philadelphia
Revburn
Bars Up In Hawaii Refines Japanese Emigration Policy
Honolulu January 22 The Japanese Consul M Saito reports a cable from Foreign Minister Count Hayashi stating that from February 1 only Japanese laborers who are returning and are close relatives of those already in Hawaii will be allowed to emigrate.
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M. Saito
Count Hayashi
Hawaii
Prairie Fire Strikes New York City Meadows
A prairie fire about a mile long swept through the Dyckman meadows near Fort George, men from Consolidated Gas and local boys battled the flames for about thirty minutes. Fire whistles summoned crews as dozens watched from the elevated railroad, with gas tanks nearby and hundreds of passengers witnessing the blaze.
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Kingsbridge
Inwood
Consolidated Gas Company
Fort George Hill
Dyckman Street
Subway
Dyckman Meadows
Subwar
O'Brien Likely Named Customs Collector at Plattsboro
Albany reports President Roosevelt will appoint John F. O'Brien former Secretary of State as customs collector with headquarters at Plattsboro to replace Walter Witherbee. O'Brien a Clinton County political leader shifts from Hughes to Taft line, sidelining Senator Knapp in a closely watched North Country contest. O'Brien's business ties along Lake Champlain and waterfront privileges bolster the case, with approval expected via Congressman Malby.
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Albany
Roosevelt
John F. O'Brien
Plattsboro
Walter Witherbee
O’brien
Clinton County
Hughes
Taft
Malby
Ogdensburg
O'Brien
Wallace Knapp
Knapp
Witherbee
Auto Pound Raids Begin For Unattended Cars In City Street Cleaning
A new street raid targets unattended automobiles to curb sidewalk obstruction and pavement damage. The first operation from West Red Street through Broadway and Seventh Avenue seized a derelict car, towed it to the East 56th Street encumbrance yard, and issued a redemption warning with an estimated cost under twenty dollars. The campaign, led by District Superintendent Denice and Bill Edwards, signals ongoing enforcement with raids planned to continue.
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Bill” Edwards
Denice
Broadway
50Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Long Acre Square
49Th Street
Automobile Schools of America
West 56Th Street
Territories Defy National Committee At Chicago Convention
Washington reports that seven U S territories plan to send six delegates each to the Republican convention in Chicago defying the National Committee which cut their representation to two Each territory including Arizona expects six delegates and hopes to have them seated when credentials are decided Taft supporters back larger territory delegations while opponents plan a strong early display of voting power.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Solomon Luna
Republican National
Arizona
National Committee
Committee On Credentials
Taft
Ryan to Retire and Build Richmond Skyscraper
Richmond reports claim Thomas F. Ryan plans retirement from active business life. He intends a $1,000,000 winter residence in Richmond and summers at Oak Ridge in Nelson County. Rumors say he seeks political preferment as Governor or U S Senator in Virginia.
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Richmond
Thomas F. Ryan
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Nelson County
Ryan
United States
Harding Ends Foraker Leadership In Ohio Taft Faction
Warren G Harding former lieutenant governor and Taft lieutenant joined the Taft forces in an editorial in The Marion Star declaring Foraker defeated in Ohio and urging followers to shift focus to congressional districts. He says Foraker’s leadership is not eliminated and will return in years to come.
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Marion
Ohio
Foraker
Taft
Warren G. Harding
Marion Star
Harding
Mr. Harding
Ghia
Taft-Roosevelt
President Manderson Sees A Screw Loose In Roosevelt
Omaha January 22 Charles F Manderson former Nebraska U S Senator and former Senate President told Clarkson Club he has known Roosevelt for years and despite admiration there is a screw loose about him He called Roosevelt versatile and among the most eratic presidents in history An advertisement for Haans Restaurant Park Row Building notes services for ladies downtown with luncheon and dinner and music.
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Tribune
Omaha
Clarkson Club
Charles F. Manderson
United States
Nebraska
Senate
Roosevelt
Haan
Park Row
Fleet sails from Rio as Brazilian cheers greet US ships
In Rio de Janeiro on January 22 the American warships began a 14 000 mile voyage to San Francisco as Brazilian crowds line the bay. President Penna visited the Minnesota and exchanged pleasantries with Admiral Thomas. The German Bremen departed with the fleet after observing American ships.
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Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
San Francisco
Rio
Republic
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Petropolis
Silva
Benjamin Constant
Alencar
Marine
Dr. L. Muller
Public Works
Minnesota
Thomas
Hubbard
Irving B. Dudley
The
Brazil
United States
Roosevelt
Fort Willegagnon
Alabama
Fort Villegagnon
R. R. Ingersoll
Evans
Journal of Commerce
Belmont Denies Rumor on Rothschild Connections
A Baselated rumor in financial circles claimed the Rothschilds sought a new American connection, sparked by a $7,000,000 real estate transfer to the Rothschilds through August Belmont & Co. The firm officially contradicted any severance of ties, calling the reports unfounded and stating the transaction was a routine business matter.
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August Belmont & Co
New York
August
Messrs. Rothschild
Cornell Debater Elizabeth Cook Declared Eligible
Ithaca Jan 22 The Cornell debate council will fight to keep Elizabeth Ellsworth Cook eligible for the intercollegiate championships on February 28. President L R Goodrich, who heads the council and the league, will declare her eligible and present Cornell's case if contested, while keeping Cook at work on the question.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Debate Council
Elizabeth Ellsworth Cook
Cornell
L. R. Goodrich
Miss Cook
Columbia
Treasury withdraws public deposits from banks in New York
Secretary of the Treasury says improving financial conditions allow gradual withdrawal of public money deposits from national banks. The first call covers about $10,000,000 in New York banks, adding to roughly $10,000,000 already returned since December 26. A general moderate call will follow in other cities soon.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Magoon Called Home From Cuba Visit
Secretary Taft has instructed Charles E. Magoon Provisional Governor of Cuba to come to Washington for talks on Cuba elections army and related matters. Rumor grows Roosevelt era for War portfolio if Taft runs for president. Magoon sails to Washington Monday with Col E H Crowder and Captains Edward C Ryan and Jose Marti.
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Washington
Taft
Charles E. Magoon
Cuba
Mago
Havana
Palace
Attorney General to Release Friday Railroads Statement
Washington January 22 The Tribune Bureau reports Attorney General Bonaparte after meeting with the President will issue Friday a public statement on the Union and Southern Pacific railroads The framing suggests clarifying the governments position and addressing potential legal proceedings if any to be taken.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Union
Southern Pacific
Islands Disappear Off Yucatan Coast
Three sizable islets Obispo Notre Obispo Sur and Cayo Nuevo near Yucatan vanished after volcanic disturbances reported by Mexico City. Navigators knew the rocks and guano camps stood on two. No death toll stated. Yucatan shoreline altered and Progreso harbor depth reduced.
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Mexico City
Federal Meteorological Bureau
Yucatan
Obispo Notre
Obispo Sur
Cayo Nuevo
Progreso
New Chilean Railway Authorized by Congress
Congress in Santiago approved a bill enabling the President to contract for a north south railroad. Initial expenditure is capped at about 37.5 million dollars with plans to extend to frontiers. The line would stretch from the Peruvian frontier to the Strait of Magellan, with spur lines to ports mines and farms.
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Santiago de Chili
Peru
Strait of Magellan
Firmin Landing Efforts Stir Haitian Crisis
Port au Prince reports the steamer Vortigern with General Firmin and exiled revolutionists attempted to land on Haytian soil. Haiti declares the vessel a pirate and consents to allied attacks while troops concentrate around St Marc and Gonaives. In Washington, Marvell reports quiet at St Mare and moves to protect interests as Paducah is diverted to Haiti. Rebels gain ground in the island’s north per Cape Haytien consul.
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Vortigern
St. Thomas
Firmin
Hayti
Haytian
St. Marc
Gonaives
Washington
Navy Department
Marvell
the Eagle
St. Mare
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Paducah
New Orleans
Des Moines
State Department
Livingston
Cape Haytien
Chaffee and Jeffries on Committee for Fleet Welcome
In Los Angeles on January 22 elaborate plans emerged to entertain Admiral Evans's battleship fleet upon arrival. A total of twenty five thousand dollars is to be contributed for the reception. General Adna R Chaffee and James J Jeffries join a committee of influential citizens and military men. Only solid through train from New York to St Augustine joins the Atlantic Coast Line service with a 103 PM Pacific time corridor stop.
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Tribune
Los Angeles
Admiral Evans
Adna R. Chaffee
James J. Jeffries
N. Y
St. Augustine
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
P'y. Cor
Brackett Speaks For Hughes Campaign At Manhattan Hotel
Ex Senator Edgar T Brackett of Saratoga opened the Hughes State League campaign at the Manhattan Hotel with a strong pledge of support. Speakers included Wetmore Aldridge McAlpin Goodell Brown Sackett Lauterbach and officials noted for independence from party machinery. Brackett argued for unaffiliated Republican backing for Governor Hughes and warned against officeholder coalitions stifling Republican sentiment in New York State.
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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
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New York
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Cvence
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Commonwealth
James S. Lehmaier
Committee of Twentyfive
Republican Club
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