Cabinet and Congress Reach Broad Policy Discus sions
Washington reports a day of cabinet deliberations and congressional activity. Highlights include a coal trade inquiry scope and a plan to send a sub committee to Boston Philadelphia New York and Baltimore for testimony, plus appointments discussions on postmasters and tariff action. The senate debated antitrust measures and Oklahoma and New Mexico statehood while Roosevelt received a German emperor gift and a wage of naval expansion moved forward.
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Washington, D. C
Minor
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
George H. Dodge
Arcadia
Trempealeau Cquity
Cooper
J. B. Walker
Rock County
Walker
Hacine
Kenosha
Walworth County
H. C. Stevens
Associated Press
Treasury Department
Hay
Knox
Pittsburg
Moody
Annapolis
Navy Department
Wilson
Massachusetts
Agricultural Department
Massachusett
Payne
Samue H. Stick
Fison
N. C
Indianola
Heathman
Department of Costamerce DH
House
Spooner
Senate
Tillman
Tusis
Nitin
Wisconsin
Himerlf
Foraker
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Stexico
Me. McLaurin
Murstanippi
Miss
House Judiciary
Antformmcy Feneral
Kaiser
Rovervelt
Emperor Wiilliam
Count von Quadt
Proseia
Emspetar
Roosevelt
Cont
von Quadi
Willam
Hous
Sah. Ie
Elking
Committee On Interstate Commerce
House Committee On Industrial Arts
Agricultural College
Louisiana
St Lous
Gonzales Shot By Lieutenant Governor Tillman in Columbia
Reports from Augusta and Charleston note Gonzales in grave condition with feared peritonitis after being shot by Lt. Gov. Tillman. A postincident anti mortem statement describes the moment of the shooting and Tillman’s actions, while officials in Columbia report a fragile, uncertain outlook.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Gonzales
Gin Wyle
New York
Columbia
S. C
N. G. Gonzales
Tillman
Tilman
Colombia
D. C
Talbert
Magine
Tilimar
Colonel Tillman
McKinley
Riddell At Center Of Grand Jury Pressure Case
James Riddell, member of the Lexington grand jury hearing Henry Youth Seyam in the Goebel murder conspiracy, testified before Circuit Judge Cantrell about a stranger offering $400 for the jury room secrets. The man, likely a Cincinnati newspaper writer posing as an Indianapolis detective, visited Riddell at his country home and offered the cash. Riddell turned down the offer and paid the supper money into court with a description of the man.
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Ipy Associated Prexa
Frankfort
James Hiddell
Grand
Henry Youthseyam
Goebel
Cantrell
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Riddell
Milwaukee Special: Traveling Rep Charles Homner Dies Near Tracks
A Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin Special reports Charles L. Homner, a traveling representative for a Chicago coloring firm, collapsed and died near the Milwaukee road tracks while running to catch a train to the Brokaw paper mills. The cause is apoplexy.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Win
Wisconsin
Warraw
Wis
Jaya
Charles L. Homner
Chicago
Milewauker Road
Hrokaw Paper Mills
Death of Evanston railroad official aged fifty eight
Tania Sabenter, aged fifty eight, western manager of the Westinghouse Air Brake company, died at his Evanston home last night from a complication of bronchitis. He was widely known in railroad circles across the country.
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Tania Sabenter
Weelern
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Evanston
Claranca
News Bureau Suit in New York Facing Damages
The Publishers Areas of New York sued January 16 in Chicago by H. O H. Biske and C. B. Maugham doing business as Blake News Bureau for 9400 dollars. The case seeks damages and ends business relations formerly existing between the two concerns.
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Associated Treas
Chicago
Publisahers
New York
H. O H. Biske
C. B. Maugham
Biake
Tre
Tang Morocco: Forces Move From Fes To Taza In Military Shift
Fragmentary report notes Koopa forces altering positions from Fes to Taza with command changes. Mentions war minister and alternating commanders in Tang area.
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Bs Associates Presa
Tang
Morocco
Fotr Colamar
Koopa
Taza
Altan
Commanda
Mencis
No news of the St Louis Vessels Loss Speculation
News reports from New York and London state no word yet on the overdue American steamer St Louis. Officials at American Line offices publicized addresses of officers aboard, while Lloyds notes insurance premiums rising. Dispatches from Currituck Inlet report an unknown steamship ashore near False Cape, later identified as the Spanish steamer Novembre. Clement Griscom of the American Line offered cautious notes on boiler tubes and steam surface, not confirming serious damage.
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Associated Drea
New York
St. Louis
Wright
American One
Frederick M. Pozson
Pennsylvania
England
F. M. Powers
Christella Street
Gershuntown
T. J. Turner
Southampton
Eng
George Burrs
Liverpool
Sevarin E. Front
Antwerp
Belgium
J. F P. Blair
Huntington
Lloyd Parker
Thoma Kinney
A. Wi. Arquardt
George W. Campbell
Wiliam Meadows
John Philip
Eny
London
Lloyds
Washington, D. C
Kimball
Re Saving Service Today
Marine Reporters
Currituck Inlet
N. C
Pebbie Shoal
False Cape
O'Neill
False Cane
Lorraine
Havre
France
Griscom
Clement A. Griscom
American Ine
St.Louis
Shoe cutters strike widens in Lynn factories
Lynn Massachusetts January 16 shoe cutters numbering 254 in nine factories walked out after a Knights of Labor order and a new price list from the cutters union. Indirect labor involved exceeds 3000, threatening a total plant shutdown unless those who stopped work are promptly filed. Chicago lockout follows dispute between United Garment Workers of America and special order clothing makers with 240,000 workers affected.
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Asseceiated Press
Lynn
Mass
Knights of Labor
Cutters’ Union
Manpeated
Legian Shoe Makinion
Chicago
Enited Garment Workers of America
Apecial Order Clothing Makers
Girl Never Returned in Cropsey Murder Trial
Hartford N C January 16 The second trial of James Wilcox for Nellie Cropsey's murder opened with her sister Mrs Ollie Cropsey testifying that Wilcox and Nellie were longtime sweethearts who argued often. She said Wilcox visited the Cropsey home on November 20, spoke briefly in the hall, then left with Nellie and she was never seen again. Other witnesses supported her account.
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Associated Prean
Hartford
N. C
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Ollie Cropsey
Bliss Ol Me
Wilcox
Wiccox
Cropsey
Nellie
Iri
Mise
McKinley Memorial Banquet Respondents Listed
Canton Ohio January 1 Associated Free India McKinley memorial banquet slated for January 11 includes President Roosevelt William McKinley Secretary of War Root The Army Secretary Mood The Navy General Luke Wright Vice Governor of the Philippines The Future of the Philippines Charles Emory Smith and Governor Noah Onto
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Associated Freee
Canton
Ohio
McKiniey
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Army
Moods
Navy
Luke BK. Wright
Goternar
Philippines
Futore
Paulppines
Charles Emory Smith
Noah
River Packet Fire Destroys Vessel at Port Wharf
Reported in Pittsburgh January 116 a river packet named Colombia ran aground and burned between Port and Monpeganc waters with no known lives lost. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted salvage efforts as authorities investigate the cause and potential donations to relief.
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Pittsbury
Colombia
Pittehore
Fairbanks Again Nominated for Senator by Assembly
Indianapolis Ind Jan 16 The program for the re election of Senator Charles W Fairbanks by the general assembly next Tuesday was completed today Senator W A Kittinger will make the principal nominating appeal in the Senate In the House Newton Booth Larkinton will place Fairbanks in nomination A number of Democratic members will oppose Shively of South Bend in nomination
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles W. Fairbanke
Senate
W. A. Kittinger
House
Fairbanks
Newton Booth Larkington
Packers Merger Threat At National Livestock Meet
At Kansas City January 16 William M Springer told the National Live Stock association that ample law exists to suppress trusts and urged federal action against a proposed merger of packing plants. He warned farmers would sell to one buyer who could fix prices and terms. The convention also named officers and discussed legislation to curb trusts.
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Presa
Kaneas City
United States
William 8. Springer
Springer
Knox
Chicago
Beef
Gald
Mr. Springer
Roosevelt
Indiana
National Live Stock Association
John W. Springer
Denver
John M. Holt
Miles City
Mont
F. J. Hazenbarth
Salt Lake City
George J4. Goulding
Charlies B. Martin
Fred
FP. Johnson
Sut
Wilam
Washington, D. C
Ralph Talbot
Portland
Ore
Association
Congress
Geil
Preaient Springer
Mario McKengis
Texas
Josef Springer
Rasé
Explosion wrecks shop and injures several in Joliet
An explosion occurred in Joliet this morning near a gas line, wrecking a Gerber shop and injuring several people. Fire crews battled the blaze as bystanders watched in shock. Authorities began a search for the cause amid the confusion.
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Joliet
Jolie
Outine
Tavesiqakm
Espionion
Gelgerte Gerber
New Yacht Aims To Challenge Lipton Again
The New York Yacht Club plans a new yacht to defend the Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton. C Oliver Iselin will oversee boat building and sailing, aiming to beat Lipton in New York Bay next fall.
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New York
Court delays custody case over Mondl child in Oshkosh
Anton Mondl and his wife relinquished care of their fourteen year old daughter Wilma amid testimony about alleged saloon influence. The release will be signed by written agreement with Rev. Mr. Carr of the Wisconsin Home Finding association arranging a new home. The council may revisit license renewals in July as other cases draw scrutiny. Humane Agent Wilkie says the released testimony would not have improved morals and the girl should not be forced to recount her story.
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Wilma Mond
Hilton
Mr. Carr
Wisconsin Home Finding Association
Orhhosh
Stas
Oshkosh
Common Council
Dowling
Wilkie
Operators Case at coal strike commission opens haze
The Erie and Scranton Coal and Elk Hill companies discuss wages and payment methods at the coal strike commission hearing in Philadelphia. Lawyers claim wages are fair and disputes are being amicably settled while detailing damage from strikes and the need to guard property. James Burr of Scranton presents company stance, noting about 2?00 workers and direct wage payments by the company.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Erle
Cmpany
Iba
Coal Strike Commission
Scranton Coal Company
Elk 20 Coal and Tren Company
Ontario & Western Railroad
Erie
Elk Hill Company
James BE. Burr
Scranton
Couteil
Xtatementarie
Mavba
Atrikete
Oselene
IneTectoal
Wefate Amonan
Wiliam Alt
Miners Strike Over Ride and Card Refusal at Local Mine
A coal company witness describes fair treatment and long work hours while recounting a series of labor disputes. Breaker boys were promised a sleigh ride but Missed, snow melted, and a walkout ensued. Strikes spread when one man refused to show a union card and a mule was crippled after a discharge.
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Winnesa
Promis
Lawivessness
Ice Cutting Under Way in Neenah and Menasha
Neenah and Menasha begin summer ice harvest led by William Arnemann who employs about fifty men. Ice will be hauled to two Neenah houses and a nearby site, with roughly 30 000 tons stored in five houses. He reports clear ice about eighteen inches thick and good sleighing enabling efficient storage ahead of warm weather.
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Neenah-Menasha
Wis
Neenah and
Menasha
Willam Arnemann
Neenah
Lake
Winnebago
Winconsin Avenue
Teamna
Artemann
Iake
Wedding Fire Distracts Dale Wisconsin Sendoff
Miss Alice Chase and Mr Benedict wed yesterday at the bride’s grandparents home in Dale. A crowd gathered to bid farewell as they left on the 4:46 southbound train. Fire alarm rang when an engine room fire started from an overflowing tank but was quickly smothered by grain bars, preventing disaster.
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Dale
Wis
Alice Chase
Benedict
Waupaca
Tucker
The
Baptist Church
Indictments in Iowa Grand Jury Larceny Case
Tarlington Iowa January 16 The grand jury indicted WOK Rocpke of Akron and A C Gray of Philadelphia for larceny by embezzlement They came to Iowa last April to set up a newspaper circulation home by living books a premium They contracted with The Evening Gazette which provided the books to deliver after collecting nearly 458 dollars they disappeared before accounting and have not been heard from since
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Associated Presa
Tarlington
Iowa
Wok
Rocpke
Akron
A. C. Gray
Philadelphia
Living Books Ag
Permium
Evening Gazette
Era
Ince
Funeral of Mrs Decker Held at Trinity Episcopal Church
The funeral of the late Mrs William Decker was held this afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church at 2 38. A large attendance, especially among older residents, marked the service. The rector Rev John W F G conducted with the Feed choir. Floral tributes filled the church.
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William Decker
Trinity Episcopal Church
Reetor
John Wf.g
Paper Makers Offer Lets Mills Pause Saturday Night Work
Appleton Wis June 16 The union has presented compromise terms to the manufacturers avoiding Saturday night shifts by offering reduced two tier options. One plan bans Saturday night work until six with no pay, or requires one night shift until midnight with full pay. National President George Mackey reports no decision yet.
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Asoctated Press
Appleton
Win
United, Brotherhood of Paper-Makera
Senufacturera
Todry
George Mackey
Free Bed Policy Established at St Marys Hospital
The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother established a free bed at St Marys Hospital beginning November 25 for one year, funded by a $300 donation from Frank Perecy, Col Gabe Bouck, and others. A poor patient used the bed initially, with the city physician arranging hospital relief. further subscriptions totaled $109, and renewed appeals to businessmen will continue. The hospital addition work proceeds, with winter delays and plans for spring to resume.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Frank Perecey
Col
Gabe Bouck
Pital
Chopped Arm to Pieces In Wisconsin Feed Cutter
A Milwaukee Journal dispatch from Two Rivers reports two severe injuries in Wisconsin. Fred Prange, 19, of Sheboygan Falls, lost his right arm at the elbow when it was severed by a feed cutter. Herman Stetchmesser, five miles north of Two Rivers, suffered a shotgun accident causing amputation of his left foot.
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Malwaukey
Win
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Wis
Fred Pranm
William Prange
Sheboygan Falla
Milwaukee
Two Rivers
Wemayne
Herman Stetchmesser
Wes
The Defense Theorizes Foster Simples in Foxter Case
Ambiguous text suggests the defense in the Foster case argues a suspect named Simples Lawrence may have committed the act. The Associated Press style note references Clarence Foxter and a misrendered analysis.
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Clarence Foxter
Comeda Adivexe
Foster Simples
Lawrence
Tempers and winds buffeted Wisconsin coast and beyond
Fragmentary weather notes report blowing winds and mentioning Wisconsin threats, ferries, and Saturday activities. The garbled text references temperatures around four, a day’s forecast, and general unsettled conditions with unclear locations and events.
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SRA
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Wm Heerfel Meh
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Pkinley
Pittabars Wharf
BES Bey Trust ET Covfainy
Washington
Hesalon
National Livestock Association
Kanene City
Ates
Miners City
Reene
Réed
Lipton
Autphnel G Forres
Colma Sielin
Flerreshoff
American Yachta
Menasha Beg
Tey
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