Depew Asked to Resign in New York Legislature
Albany opened the 125th session under unusual conditions as Senator Brackett of Saratoga moved to urge Chauncey M Depew to resign his U S Senate seat over disclosures tying Equitable Life to Depew. The proposal was debated and then withdrawn as the session began.
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Saratoga
New York
Associated Press
Albany
Brackrett
Chauncey M. DePew
United States
Senate
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Assembly
Texcion
Edgar S. Brackett
Depew
N. Y
Hugatus’ Meessage
Congress
Blamelex
N-Operative Fire Insurance
Ilke
Insurance tax and Brackett push dominate Albany opening
The session opened with a sharp insurgency over insurance investigations and a push for Senator Brackett to seek Depew's resignation. James Wadsworth Jr. was elected Speaker as Governor Higgins urged drastic but practical insurance tax reform and broader regulation amid fiscal cautions.
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Higgins
Savings Bank
James W. Wadsworth Jr
Assebly
Insurance Reforms Proposed to Safeguard Policyholders
A government official argues for stringent reforms in the insurance sector to protect policyholders. Key proposals include safeguarding funds, restricting related party deals, mandating real estate backed bonds, prohibiting deferred dividends, ensuring public disclosure, and subjecting director discretion to review. Institutions and outcomes named include the Insurance Department and policyholders.
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Bushiesa
Poulitter
Insurance Department
Armbi
Fourteen Men Injured In Chicago Freight Train Crash
In dense dawn mist on January 3 near Kedzie avenue Chicago Milwau kee and St Paul trains collided killing and injuring fourteen men who slept in a caboose. Several suffered leg and body fractures while hogs in blocked cars fed the fire. Fire crews battled flames for nearly two hours after the rear collision.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Milwakee & St. Paul
Kenzie Avenue
Caboose
John Bradley
Belmont
Wis
E. F. Doodie
Monroe
John Byrne
Joseph Cocking
Mineral Point
Walter Marchant
Ray Hubbell
Fred Julian
Ernest Sandberger
Samuel Arthur
Samuel Burrows
Charles T' Eselle
Arthur Bradsdale
Frederick Gerline
Harry Louderback
California Avenue
Fox
Block
Kedzie Avenue
Railway Company Wins in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States on January 2 reversed Alabama’s high court ruling in Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. v Deer, allowing the company to avoid payment of $24 claimed for wages. Deer had been paid via garnishee in Florida, though he resided in Alabama, and the case traversed courts from a Justice’s court to the nation’s top tribunal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
FLEB
Supreme Court of Alabama
Florida
Deer
Alabama
Report on Insurance Delays and Agency Duties
Fragmented notes describe Insurance reporting delays and delegated duties. Mentions individuals and agencies in vague terms, with unclear dates and actions.
Resigning Habit Evident in Board Change at Company
The board of trustees announced a resignation by a key officer as part of a broader leadership shift. Observers note ongoing efforts to appoint a successor and stabilize operations after the departure.
Voyager Walter Wu wan plans airship Atlantic voyage
The Chicago-Wellington correspondent Walter Wu wan aims a pole voyage by airship instead of boats. He seeks aid from Santos-Dumont who becomes chief of staff and will design the airship. The article hints at Dumont’s Atlantic view from his ship and frames him as the Great French-Brazilian Voyager of the Upper Atmosphere.
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Walter Wu Wan
Chicago-Willington
Corresponden
Welboan
Santos-Dumont
M. Dumont
Atlantic ‘Mer
United States
La Follette Heads to Washington From Madison
Special to The Ne-Wisconson Washington reports Senator La Follette began his journey from Madison toward Washington. The paper notes public curiosity and questions about his views on the then upcoming public easing and other policy matters as he travels.
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Washington
Senatos la Folette
Madison
Ms Peters
Chepa
Seuala
Saad
Booth A Vegetarian Leader Faced Creature Tension
Fragmented OCR text mentions a group or event with unclear names and actions. It references a leader and a faction or theater of some kind, plus potential conflicts or confrontations amid chaotic wording. Further readable details are not present to identify clear persons, places, or dates.
Boxing Bout Postponed Between Lewis and Fitzgerall
A boxing match between Willie Lewis of New York and Willie Fitzgerall of Brooklyn, initially set for January 10 at Colma, has been postponed to the night of January.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tan
Willie Lewis
New York
Willie Fitzgerall
Brooklyn
Colma
Blackmail Threat Targets Cardinal Van Nuttel in Rome
A note posted in Rome on December 29 threatened to publish compromising letters unless Cardinal Vincent Van Nuttel sent 1000 lire to the initials C E. Police arrested a well dressed man after he asked for the letter. The suspect, claiming innocence, shows he was in Genoa when the blackmail letter was posted and had just arrived from New York.
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Associated Fress
Rome
Vincent van Nuttel
C. E
Genoa
Italy
New York
British Would Destroy If Sea of Japan Battle Fails
Admiral Rozhestvensky asserts in a letter to The Novaya Vremya that Britain kept its fleet ready to destroy Russia if the Battle of the Sea of Japan swung against the Russians. He says the British fleet, allied with Japan, concentrated at Weihaiwei awaiting orders to annihilate the Russian force, a plan perhaps beyond Japan’s reach.
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Preas
St. Petersburg
Sea of Japan
Horestvenky
Novov Vremya
Marine
Togo
Ropyestvensky
Weihal- Wei
Paralyzed by Fright in Northport Face Fracture Case
Paralyzed by fright a local youth, Frank Wirniski, is unable to testify today in the bearing of Dr. FW Steer a dentist accused of bearing and other alleged acts. The case involves the boy’s father and is heard in a Northport court setting with witnesses and defense statements.
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Cby
Northport
L. L
Ponte
Uae
Sysgien
Germany orders 20000 freight cars for army move
Berlin reports railway administration ordered 20,000 freight cars at 50 million dollars from four countries with delivery by mid February. The aim is prudence to be ready to move troops by March 1 if needed as Germany expands military movements toward the German frontier amid actions in France.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Railway Administration
Ulltime
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Italy
France
Geértiarr
Marinette School Board Abolishes Football
A Marinette Wisconsin school board vote abolishes football from the school program. The resolution cites interscholastic football as dangerous to life and time and not conducive to uplifting students. It also notes football’s tendency to promote lying cheating betting great ing and drunkenness.
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Anpodeied Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Win
Saga
Schogla
Mysterious shooting reported near city park
Fragmentary garbled notes describe a shooting incident in a park area with references to individuals and a residence. The text mentions a suspect or victim, a location on Park Avenue, and investigations by authorities, but details are illegible and unclear. The fragmentary report signals a police inquiry and a need for corroboration.
I Knew Togos Whereabouts
In Petersburg a dubious report from Admiral Thajestwenaks describes a decunt of dude tribes during the battle of the sea of Japan. The article claims the Russian commander oversaw key positions and debates a court outcome for the loss of the feed amid probing causes and a casual admiral’s remark on the investiture and potential court-martial.
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Petersburg
Jane
Thajestwenaks
Dude Trybes
Small Fuel Bill Sparks City Council Meeting
A Me nashe Wisconsin council meeting reviewed a waterworks fuel report showing 46 000 gallons daily pumped at 14 cents per day, far cheaper than Neenah’s coal fueled cost. Anen funds were approved for street improvements and a note served to the Wisconsin Power light and heat company to cease lighting services in 30 days.
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Wis
Common Council
Me- Ravha
Neenah
Wistonsh
Teartion, Light, Heat and Power Company
H 1S
Joseph Relmer
Robert Reidhauser
Kaukauna Street
August Reidhauser
Hoe
Edward Reidhauser
Oconto Falls
E P. Buggs
Racine
H Bstrelvb
Frank
Richard
Louie Reidhauser
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Taland
I Lamoreux
Wisconsin Central Railyeay
Amherst
J. Farr Bryan
Charles Lablaky
West Bend
H. Parks
Ed. Smith
Chute Street
E. F. Saecker
Waupaca
A. H B. Schubert
la Crosse
John Schubert
John Regenfuse
Chris Walters
Minneapolis
William Schubert
John Davison
Chris
W Tt Peirce
Milwaukee
C. W. Peirce
Shawano
Tornado Devastates Albany Georgia. Death Toll Feared
A report from Albany Georgia states four tornadoes struck the city in the afternoon. The Virginia Carolina Chemical company building was destroyed and many are believed killed. One body has been recovered from the ruins.
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Chemical Company
Associated Press
Atlanta
Albany
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Sen
Abolish Rebating Proposal Sparks Insurance Debate
A controversy involves New York Life Insurance, Equitable Life Assurance, and Mutual Life Insurance over a plan to rebate on premiums. The dispute centers on whether rebates were improper and if the three companies accepted a referee's determination and payments.
Had Thrilling Experience At Strange Height Event
A garbled report describes a sensational scene where a performer ascends about two to four feet above ground, amid cheering and danger. The text mentions a sponsor, a warranty, and a quoted line about someone saying they must proceed. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Folanders Battle Bloodshed in Santo Domingo
Reports from Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo describe fighting as forces loyal to Morales under General Demetrio Rodriguez clash with supporters of Morales in Puerto Plata. Casualties and captures are reported. street fighting erupts as Rodriguez’s troops push toward Puerto Plata and Morates supporters defend windows and streets.
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Rodrigues
Vatiant Sultifier Matern
Puerto Mata
Associated Prise
Bavonety
Rodrguez
Puerto
Caerres
Santa Domingo
Severe Snow Storm Hits Upper Mississippi Valley
Heavy damp snow blankets the upper Mississippi valley with blockades feared in some quarters. Wires to Chicago and surrounding areas run badly causing business congestion. La Crosse and Duluth report especially bad conditions as a blizzard rages in Duluth after a mild spell. Trains delayed, mail travel disrupted, and weather officials predict worsening conditions with rain or snow and colder easterly winds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
la Crosse
Duluth
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Wis
Minn
Hazing Case Near End in Decatur Court Martial
Annapolis Jan 3 The prosecution pressed witnesses to refute defense claims in the court martial of Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr charged with hazing fourth classmen Isaac N McCrary and Gaylord Church. While McCrary and Church testified to hazing, no new acts emerged and Decatur denied all. The strongest evidence centers on the claim Church was forced to be Number Sixteen, with Decatur admitting ordering him to report to his room and some failure to comply.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Witesses
McCrary
Church
Haxing
Decatur
Byeing
Decatur 4S
P. B. Marzena Virvees
Marge Je Unger
Hax Ag
Troops for Philippines in early wartime talk
Fragmented OCR notes outline troop deployments and strategic talks involving the United States and allied forces in the Philippines. Mentions infantry, artillery units, and potential dates, with unclear references to specific leaders and actions.
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