President to Speak on Cabinet Nominations
Washington January 23 the President is gathering facts from executive department heads about qualifications and reasons for office nominees since the current Congress began. He aims to issue a statement to counter charges that politics influence appointments, with cabinet members summoned to the White House by telephone.
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Washington
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Senate
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Loeb
Navy
Wilson
Army
Philippines
Taft
Lisbon Plotters Foiled by Police
Lisbon plotters aimed to overthrow King Carlos and declare a republic were arrested in a government raid. Ringleaders Jozo Chagres Franco Berger and Grendella faced seizure of revolvers and bombs as authorities warned of a January 31 revolt. The seizure followed plans to assassinate Premier Franco amid royal entertainments and street action. The movement, linked to republicans, labor groups, and Miguelites, spurred government crackdowns and defensive measures around Premier Trance’s residence.
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Premier Trance
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Mario Popular
Lisbon
Carlos
Portugal
Inez
Cortes
der. Jozo Franca
Dom Miguel
England
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Bourbon-Orleans
Luiz Filippo
Braganza
Frenco
Owen Wister Enters Philadelphia Council Race
Philadelphia January 22 Owen Wister the novelist announced his candidacy for councilman from the ita Werd on the 2 Democratic Citizens ticket. He said he voted for McKinley Roosevelt and intends to vote for Taft while expressing a wish to run against the political machine. The item also notes a restaurant blog mention of Park Row dining and music.
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Philedelphia
Owen Wister
Ita Werd
McKinley
Rooseveltt
Taft
Mr. Wister
Philadelphia
Jocsl
Hospital Ship Controversy Reaches House Debate
Washington Jan 23 The House hears Secretary Metcalf's voluminous correspondence dating to 1904 on hospital ship command. Admiral Brownson argues against commissioning medical officers to command ships, stressing need for naval navigation and discipline, citing historical debates and Navy regulations. Continued on third page.
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Department
Asiatic
Navy
Hong Kong
Bad Baltimore Blaze Four Firemen Killed
A midnight blaze struck a building at Holliday and Saratoga streets in Baltimore. Strong northwest winds drove rapid flames as the northern wall collapsed, killing four firemen from Engine Company 3 and injuring many, including Fire Chief George M. Horton. A rear four story block housed E. B. Read & Son Company, also burning fiercely.
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Holliday
Saratoga Streets
Saratoga Street
George M. Horton
E. B. Read & Son Company
Frederick Harmon
James Barroeck
August Schriver
John Steed
Horton
Plot to Kill Americans in Havana Trial Opens
Havana January trial of General Masso Parra and conspirators begins with testimonies from Captains Ryan and Jones. They describe plans to blow up buildings, massacre Americans, and overthrow the provisional government. Jones cites discontent among Pinar del Rio blacks pushing for recognition of the Negro race amid a multi party conspiracy. Defense witnesses expected tomorrow.
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Havana
Masso Parra
J. A. Ryan
Sth Cavalry
Jones
Parra
Pinar del Rio
President Takes Snow Walk Amid Early Season Storm
The President, lasting through a heavy snowstorm, walked in the suburbs for about thirty minutes after leaving the White House. Earlier, he played tennis on the White House court with three friends, amid warm sun and perspiration from the heat of the match.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
White House
Storm Rages Off New Jersey Coast Threatening Fishing Fleet
Atlantic City reports a heavy coastal storm to-night with strong winds and high seas. Fishermen feared for safety as the fishing fleet did not return, leaving crews ashore awaiting dawn updates.
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Atlantic City
New Jersey
Violinist August Wilhelmj Dies in Tendon
Noted violinist and concert master August Wilhelmj died today in Tendon. Born in 1845, he gained fame for his expressive performances and international concert career.
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Tendon
August Wilhelmj
Pennsylvania Railroad Florida Tour From New York
Pennsylvania Railroad plans a special Pullman round trip leaving New York on February 4 for Jacksonville Florida. The package costs $50 and includes itineraries and full information for Ticket Agents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Tours
New York
Jacksonville
Adyt
Bank Bomb Hurled At Pasquale Pati Son Bank
A blast rocked the Pasquale Pati Son bank at 240 Elizabeth Street near Mulberry. Cashier Salvatore Pati and clerk fought the panic as 40,000 dollars lay in the window. Police and fire crews responded. the motive remains unclear with suspects tied to rival business or possible Black Hand threats.
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Carney Morro
Richard McGrath
Stanton
Elizabeth Streets
Tony Affronti
Marie
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Bonomolo
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Pati
King Alfonso Escapes Fatal Boar Attack During Hunt
King Alfonso of Spain narrowly escaped death in a hunting incident as a wild boar charged him. He fired at the animal, dropped his gun, and approached the fallen boar, which suddenly moved to attack again. A companion's quick shot to the boar's head saved the king. he remained unharmed.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Indictments Likely in Provident Savings Inquiry
A New York special grand jury investigating financial institutions has prepared at least two indictments related to the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society. The inquiry, finished yesterday, examined Albert H. Curtis and Charles W Morse, former president and vice president of the National Bank of North America, with Jerome present during Morse’s questioning.
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Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
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Provident Society
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Charles W Morse
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Jerome
Mr. Morse
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Thomases
Rittenhouse
Colorado Insurance
Leroy W. Baldwin
Empire Trust Company
Edward RB. Wyre
Ralph Rade
Curtis
Terence J. McManus
Grand Jury
Lakewood
N. J
Mr. Kiesel
Mr. Curtis
Invasion of Hindus in Mexico Sparks U.S. Smuggling Fears
A U S immigration inspector estimates at least ten thousand Hindu coolies in Mexico are entering the region. Contracts to ship hundreds to Northwestern states are alleged. Three men accused of selling Hindus to railroad contractors and mine owners were jailed in Mexico. Mexican officials claim the laborers are bound for the United States while American authorities say Canada.
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the Tribune
Galveston
United States
Mexico
Canada
A W Dennett Dies Poor Religious Restaurateur
A W Dennett founder of religious restaurants in many cities dies at sixty eight in Stockton California. He left Topsham at twenty with no money and built a restaurant empire before becoming a religious devotee and losing his fortune to mining stocks. He lived with his son in Stockton and will be buried here.
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Tribune
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A. W. Dennett
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Alice Dennett
Preacher Becomes Car Conductor In Missouri Change
The Rev. J. W. O'Bryant, pastor of Hyde Park Methodist Church in St. Joseph Missouri, has resigned to take a conductor job on a suburban street car line. He states he can earn more money as a conductor than as a preacher.
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St. Joseph, Mo
J. W. O'Bryant
Hyde Park Methodist Church
Taft Backs Harmony in New York Nomination Fight
Taft directs New York managers to avoid dividing the state delegation over a Hughes nomination. In a Jan 23 letter to Rep Herbert Parsons he urges no campaign against Hughes and warns against actions that could imperil Republican victory in November. Parsons says NY committee will likely endorse Hughes and pledge support.
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Taft
New York
Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee of
Hughes
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Parsons
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Republican County Committee
Leaders Split Over Hughes Endorsement in County Meeting
Deputy State Superintendent Collin H. Woodward backs Governor Hughes as the 23d District endorses the Mac resolution. John H. Hammond and other Parsons-Taft allies shift toward Hughes, with plans for a February 4 district meeting to formalize the endorsement. An active canvass in downtown and uptown Republican districts reports rising support for Hughes.
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