Overthrow of Russian Autocracy Echoes Kishineff Voice
President Samuel Woolner of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations reports at the nineteenth council in Chicago. He urges united effort against future immigration legislation harming Jewish interests and praises the board of delegates for civil and religious rights work including efforts after Kishineff. Roosevelt is hailed as a champion of humanity.
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Chicago
America
Samuel Woolner
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Nineteenth Council
United Effort
Board of Delegates On
Woolner
Board of Delegates
Simon War
Leo N. Levi
Washington
United States
Department of State
Wolf
Roosevelt
Champion of
Stage Robbery On Fifth Avenue In New York
In New York on January 18 a woman was held up on the fashionable Fifth Avenue at 10 o clock and robbed of several hundred dollars with a revolver pressed to her temple. The driver of the Fifth Avenue stage did not notice the incident. Mrs Chadwick May Be Freed
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Chadwick
Cleveland
P. Dawley
United States Circuit
Wing
Cassie L. Chadwick
Dawley
McCumber Wins North Dakota Senate Nomination
In Bismarck on January 18 the North Dakota Legislature across both houses voted for United States Senator P. J. McCumber. The Republican majorities in each chamber supported McCumber with a joint session casting the final ballot.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
United States
P. J. McCumber
McCumber
Man swept over Niagara falls on crib construction
Joseph Labro, employed by Electrical Development Co on Niagara Falls crib work above the cataract, lost balance and fell into the swift current. He was swept over the falls and his body has not been recovered.
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Niagara Wallis
Buffalo
Joseph Labroso
Electrical Development Company
Niagara Falls
Taxing Colored Oleomargarine Sparks Pennsylvania Meet
Harrisburg January meeting of agricultural and dairy representatives to oppose a proposed congressional repeal of the Grant bill taxing colored oleomargarine ten cents a pound during this session.
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Harrisburg
Agricultural and Dairy Interests
Pennsylvania
Congress
Netalinggs Blurder Trial Slow Jury Selection at Ho taling
At the close of the second day of the murder trial in Binghamton only six jurors had been secured and only seventeen remain in the box of 2606 men drawn on two panels for service.
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Binghamton
Hotaling
Foreign Secre tary Von Richthofen Signals Berlin Stance
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Von Richthofen has again informed the American commerce envoy that Berlin will not recognize a foreign institution in the city. Meanwhile in Harrisburg, Pa., Philander Knox is elected U S senator for the short and long terms to fill the late Senator Quay’s seat.
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Frergsang
Berlin
von Richhoefenluis
Larrisburg
Philanders
Ixnox
United States
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
New Army Rifle Production Halted Over Major Defects
Washington report states production of the new army rifle was suspended on January 18 due to discovery of substantial defects in the weapon. The issue prompted a halt in manufacturing as engineers investigate the flaws and determine corrective steps.
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Washington
Army
Hugh
Monte a Winner Defeats Ascot Belle at New Orleans Race
In New Orleans on January 18, Monte defeated Ascot Belle in the third race as Lineal and Monte were favored winners on the fast track. Other race outcomes included Homestead winning the fourth and Mezzo taking the fifth with Moneta placing second. Judges in San Francisco probed The Reprobate’s win at Oakland.
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Ascot Belle
New Orleans
Lineal
Monte
Homestead
Ottace
Lady Charlot
Darius
Sadducee
Dalesman
Harpoon
Judge Satufiey
Monute
Montebank
Wandspinner
Little Boy
Mezzo
Moneta
Hootdwink
Rian
Miss Betty
Rachael Ward
San Francisco
Oakland
Albemarle
Tady Kent
Meada
Woman shot by coachman in Danbury reaches death
In Danbury Connecticut on January 18 Helen Sheridan a 40 year old maid in the household of Edward Stone a dry goods merchant was shot and killed by John Andersen Stone's coachman The weapon went off while Andersen handled a revolver he found on a table He surrendered to the police and an inquiry followed
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Coachiman
Danbury
Conn
Helen Sheridan
Edward Stone
John Andersen
Canada Should Not Delay in Trade Talks Says Minto
Lord Minto, former governor general of Canada, urged action on the colonist conference and preferential treatment. He warned Canada could not wait forever and implied the US seeks reciprocity to draw Canada away from Britain, while Canada faces other opportunities.
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Canada
London
Lord Minto
Minto
Hawick
United States
Great Britain
Thieves Suspected of Arson at Rockaway Beach Fire
Detectives from Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach police hunt two burglars suspected of starting a blaze that destroyed three hotels four cottages and two bathing pavilions at Rockaway Beach yesterday morning. The fire caused nearly 150000 dollars in losses.
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New York
Brooklyn
Rockaway Beach
Sutherland Senator From Uizh
Salt Lake City reports George Sutherland elected United States senator to succeed Thomas Kearns by full Republican vote in both legislative houses voting separately. Former congressman William N. King received six Democratic quotes.
Farmer death by own action in Greenwich Mass
Ephgina Uattaway, 56, a Greenwich farmer, killed himself near the barn door by placing the shotgun butt beneath his left breast and firing with a poker. The act was instantaneous and occurred amid a weather-related report.
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Greenwich
Mass
Ephgina Uattaway
White Star to Install Marconi Wireless on Oceanic
New York Jan 18 A contract is signed with White Star line to equip vessels with Marconi wireless telegraph apparatus. The Oceanic will be the first to receive the installation and will depart toward the end of the month.
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White Star
Marconi Mari
New York
White Star Line
Marconi
Oceanic
Neglanis
District Attorney Declines Mayoral Candidacy in New York
Albany newspaper reports on January 18 that District Attorney Jerome announced during a visit he is not a candidate for New York mayoral nomination. He seeks renomination to his current office.
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Albany
Jerome
New York
Brackett Resolution Defeated in Albany Senate Debate
The New York Albany senate debated Brackett's resolution calling on the attorney general to rule on canal bonds and their constitutionality. After hours of discussion, the proposal failed 30 to 19 amid accusations of campaign tactics and questions about railroads and canal plans. Senator Grady claimed canal bonds would attract heavy subscription if offered for sale.
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Senate
Brackett
Cassidy of Watkins
Hill
Buffalo
Procanal
Grady
Haines
Parents In Desperate Bight in New York Court Battle
Mrs. Birdie Sternberger seeks custody of her two sons Alathon aged sixteen and Robert aged fifteen in a nine year separated marriage with Louis Sternberger. The father faces restricted visitation due to conduct. The court fight is described as one of the most desperate battles over child custody.
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New York
Birdie S. Sternberger
Alathon
Robert
Louis Sternberger
Bank Run at Citizens' Bank Spurs Deceptive Letters
A bank run at Citizens' Bank began yesterday and lasted only a day. President Joseph Black cites sending warning letters to depositors about withholding funds and potential large withdrawals by brewers who circulated money to saloons to cash railroad workers’ checks.
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Bupfvalo
Citizens’ Bank
Joseph Black
Carnegie to Make Losses Good at Oberlin College
Oberlin College students received news from President King that all funds lost by students due to the Citizens National Bank failure would be repaid on presentation of passbooks. Andrew Carnegie was named as the donor funding the restitution.
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Carnegie
Oberlin
Oberlin College
King
Citizens' National Bank
Chadwick
Andrew
Third Victim Identified In Reservoir Park Drowning
In Richmond Virginia a third victim, E P Weber twenty seven, was recovered from the lake at Reservoir Park. Earlier the bodies of R Barton Thompson and Ernest J Bland were found after they broke through the ice while skating.
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Richmond
Reservoir Park
E.P. Weber
R. Barton Thompson
Ernest J. Bland
Dalai Lama Aims for War Pact Talks With Russia
Jan 18 reports claim the Dalai Lama now in exile at Uresil plans travel to Niakhta to negotiate with the Russian government. Reports also say Taetai Tang Shao Ki of Tien Tsin seeks Tibetan involvement.
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Russia
Phering
Dalai Lama
Pibet
Uresil
Niakhta
Avith
Tientsin
Tibet
Wealthy Newburg resident leaves bequests in will
The will of David Fr. B. Carson, a wealthy Newburg resident, leaves substantial bequests including £000 to the Methodist church at Dalton Massachusetts, his birthplace, and $1,000 to the Home For The Aged in New York.
Julius Caesar Burrows Is Elected Third Senate Term
Lansing reports both houses of the Michigan legislature met in separate sessions and voted for Julius Caesar Burrows to a third term in the United States Senate. A joint session ratified the vote today.
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Julius Caesar Burrows
Lansing
Mich
United States Senate
Marconi Engagement Denied By Italy
Rome January 18. Italy denies reports that Signor Marconi is engaged to Princess Giacinta Raspolt. The denial follows rumors in social circles abroad. The agency notes no official confirmation at this time.
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Rom
the Italie
Signor
Marconi
Giacinta Raspolt
New York William Lindsay Honored by New Era Association
The New Era association held its twenty eighth annual meeting with a reception at the Tony Orange club in honor of William Lindsay of New York City formerly U.S. senator from Kentucky and chief judge of Kentucky’s high court. The grievance committee reported unfavorably on Warren B. Hooker of Fredonia and recommended further investigation by the legislature before a tribunal with compulsory process.
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Fredonia
Chautauqua ‘County
Supreme Court
Eighth Judicial District
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Bar Association of Jamestown
Justice Hooker
Swayne impeachment debate spills into high pressure session
Washington January 18. The house voted to take up the Swayne impeachment articles at 3 30 this afternoon after more than five hours of debate. Bourke Cockran read a letter from Judge Pardee of New Orleans and urged grounds for impeachment were lacking according to Grosvenor. Florida judge case supporters included Lamar and others as they argued ground exists. Talbot case moves to civil court as Dr Irvine files slander suit in Philadelphia over Archbishop Talbot dispute.
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Swayne
Grosvenor
Florida
Messrs. Bacey
Iowa
Nevin
Ohio
Moon
Pennsylvania
Graumpacker
Indiana
Lamar
Talbot
Philadelphia
Ethelbert Talbot
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Central Pennsylvania
I. N.W. Irvine
Irvine
Suuday
Unidentified Body on Glen Island Pieces Mystery for Silk Family
The recovered body from the Glen Island steamer hull on Long Island sound is not Mrs. Rosa Silk of New Haven. An envelope with her address was found on the clothing, but her son Isaac determines it is not his mother. A New York surgeon says the remains are male, leaving the Silk family puzzled by Mrs. Silk's disappearance.
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New Haves, Conn
Glen Island
Long Island Sound
Rosa Silk
Second Cabinet Dinner Honors Roosevelts in Washington
Washington observers note the second cabinet dinner of the season honoring the president and Mrs Roosevelt. Guests included Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs Shaw, the British ambassador and Lady Durant, the French ambassador and Mme Jusserand, Senator and Mrs Elkins, among others.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Goulds Shot Got Him a Wife
Cupid's work hastened the healing of George Burns after a blow to the eye by George J Gould at a North Carolina estate. He married nurse Henrietta Joyeline Pierce at the Hotel Nortlandie assisted by Rev James M Parr.
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Gould
New York
Cupid
George Burns
George J. Gould
North Carolina
Nortlandie
James M. Parr
Henrietta Joyeline Pierce
McCune Granted a Reprieve in Virginia Murder Case
RICHAOND Va Jan 18 The governor granted a reprieve to J Samuel McCue who faced execution in Charlottesville for his wife’s murder until Feb 10 to allow time for the state supreme court to consider his amended writ of error application.
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McCune
Richaond
Govenor
J. Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
Sruiday
Staate Supreme Court
Emperor Receives Prince Fushimi Visitor in Tokyo Audience
Prince Sadaru Fushimi, fresh from a U S tour, was received by the emperor in Tokyo. The prince expressed gratitude for American hospitality and said he was impressed by the friendliness shown to Japan.
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Tokyo
Saduaru Fushimi
United States
Japan
Russians Occupy Kashgar Prompting Chinese Protest
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese government complains that Russian forces have occupied Kashgar. The Kashgar governor has appealed to the Chinese foreign office to open negotiations for the withdrawal of the Russians.
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Kashgar
London
Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Board
Buffalo Named Next Meeting Place for Hed Carriers Union
MINNEAPOLIS Minn Jan 18 Buffalo was chosen as the meeting place next year for the International Hed Carriers and Building Laborers union. Routine business dominated the conference session.
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Britala
Minneapolis
Minn
Buffalo
International
Building Laborers’ Union
New Jersey News: Deaths and Trials In Atlantic City Area
The report covers the death of Mrs. John Prendergast of Atlantic City after stress from arrests of two boys Raymond and Elwood over abuse allegations against Francis Walker eight, a grave-like woods discovery near Gloucester County, a cattle stampede triggered by a girl in a red blouse on a Reading ferry, Robert S. Plumb on trial for a June 11 murder in Paterson, and the 129th New Jersey Legislature opening in Trenton with Governor Murphy’s message urging a constitutional convention.
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Raymond
Elwood
Francis Walker
John Prendergast
Atlantic City
Cornelius Friscoll
Walker
Michael Tighe
Gloucester County
Woodstown
Reeves
Kings Point
Camden
Plumb
Robert S. Plumb
Mahlon H.pitney
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Paterson
John Mead
River Street
Sanford CG. Plumb
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Board of Education
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Frederick H. Dater
Mead
Dater
Orville McNair
Jersey
129Th
Trenton
Murphy
Niedringhaus Declared Missouri U S Senator Choice
Thomas Kay Niedringhaus of St Louis won a majority in both houses of the Missouri Legislature to succeed Francis A Cockrell as United States senator. The total vote was Niedringhaus 90, Cockrell 60, with Kervens 1 and Bittinger 1. Rep Grace introduced the resolution and O Merens seconded the nominating speech.
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Niedringhaus
Jelfperson City
Thomas Kay Niedringhaus
St. Louis
Missouri
United States
Francis A. Cockrell
Cockrel
Kervens
Bittinger
Grace
Thomas J. Niedringhaus
TR. O. Merens
Mountain Car Jumped Track in Kentucky Mine Excursion
In Middllesboro Kentucky a mountain cable car carrying seventeen miners at the Excelsior mines left the track halfway up the mountain. Fifteen were seriously hurt and two named Samuel Hilton and Thomas Varee were expected to die. officials blamed the accident on the cable crossing a fish plate.
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Middllesboro
Excelsior
Samuel Hilton
Thomas Varee
Umierac Fishplate
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