Ballinger Pinchot probe advances in unanimous House vote
Washington January 18 with a unanimous decision the House adopted the conference report on the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry resolution. A Republican caucus will be held to name the House members of the investigation while Democrats fear partisan aims and Insurgent Democrats seek fair selection for the committee with leaders urging impartiality.
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Washington, D. C
Dalyell
Cannon
Republcan
House
Ballinger- Pinchot
Hayes
White House
Messier James
Kentucky
Rainey
Tlinois
Mr. Hayes
Messrs. Murdock
Gardner
Murdock
Dynamite Planned to Clear Ohio River Gorge
Wabash Indiana reports flood risk as ice gorge on the Ohio river near Louisville prompts dynamite work. Ohio rises to 92.7 feet amid ongoing efforts to break the blockage and avert damage. Federal funds of 10 066 dollars approved to meet the emergency.
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Brandenburg
Leavenworth
Ind
Wolf Creek
Ohio
Cincinnati
Clinton Harris
United States Engineer's
Ohio River
New Brandenburg
Louisville, Henderson & St Louis
Washington, D
Senate
House
Rheinstrom Freed as Private Court Dismisses Proceedings
All private court actions against Harry A. Rheinstrom were dismissed today and an entry declared him not insane. It is said a settlement of Rheinstrom's claims against his father's estate was reached.
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Associated Press
Harry A. Rheinstrom
Rheinstrom
Masons Win Ruling on Charity Status in Des Moines La
The Townay supreme court ruled that the Masonic lodge is a charitable organization and not required to pay state taxes on collateral inheritance bequests. The decision clarifies tax obligations for fraternal orders and charity-driven activities in the jurisdiction.
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Associated Press
Des. Moines
Townay Supreme Court
Masonic Lodge
Two Vessels Collide on North River Near New Jersey Shore
Passengers on two North River ferries were shaken as the Jersey City rammed the Cincinnati along the line near the New Jersey shore. Panic and fainting followed the crash, but injuries were not serious. The Jersey City’s men’s cabin side tore along forty feet, and forty feet of the Cincinnati’s women’s cabin was ripped away.
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Associated Press
New York
New Jersey
Jersey City
Cincinnati
Ceries
Pinre
Jersey Cy
Cotton Breaks Again In New York Market Slide
The New York cotton market plunged today with prices tumbling from last night’s 14.28 to 13.75 by midday. Dutton led large block liquidations, New Orleans sellers added pressure, and widespread selling by Wall Street and southern-connected houses pushed March and May contracts to fresh low grounds.
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Associated Press
New York
Hale
Dutton
New Orleans
Wall Street
Jast
Six Countries Named For Minimum Payne-Aldrich Rates
The state department will soon proclaim six nations entitled to minimum duties under the Payne-Aldrich bill. Britain Russia Italy Spain Switzerland and Turkey are listed. Italy favors favorable treatment vs Germany and France, while other proclamations may add nations later. The maximum list goes into effect March 31 at midnight.
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Washington
Inn
State Department
Taft
Great Britain
Russian
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
Turkey
Enpe Ff
United States
Russia
France
Assails Mrs Christy in bid for custody
Frank M. Christy testified in probate court that Mrs. Howard Chandler Christy frequently drank with Purdy the chauffeur and stayed out late. He described her violent temper, profane language, and an incident at dinner where she threatened to kill him and threw him into the parlor during Natalie’s presence.
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Associated Press
Ganesville, O
Howard Chandler Christy
Natalie
Frank M. Christy
Christy
Woman's Aid
Justice Grants Liquidation Of Peoples Mutual Life
Justice Andrews granted the state insurance department's request to liquidate Peoples Mutual Life Association and League. The decision notes a $104,000 payment to directors by John Tevis of Louisville to obtain control, and questions the deposit of a token sum in Farmers' Bank of Toronto. Directors had no right to sell control of the company.
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Syracuse
Dan
Wls. Andrews
State Insurance Department
Peoples” Mutual Life Association
League
Justice Andrews
John Tevis
Louisville
Farmers’ Bank of
Toronw
Ont
Germany Concedes Some Tariff Points in U S Talks
Berlin reports a cautious German reply to U S tariff memoranda seeks amicable adjustment of shipments and meat import terms while noting political opposition in the Reichstag. Washington officials anticipate whether the unseen concession on meat trade will trigger inclusion under the Payne Aldrich act.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Jan
Washington
United States
Faris
Germany
Don Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Roosevelt
Chambers of Commerce
Mankles
Washington, D. C
State Department
Kidnaping Report Ties Italians to Black Hand
Chicago reports a Black Hand linked kidnaping of 17 year old Maria Maroccio who vanished after leaving home for work. Her sister Rosa De Rosi fought free and alerted authorities. Police believe Maria Ganoraio, also 17, was abducted by three men in a cab. Five Italians, including four men and a woman, were later arrested.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Black Hand Society
Maria Maroccio
Maria
Rosa
Rosa. de Rosi
Marie Ganoraio
Maria de Rosi
Manitowoc to Demand City Rerating and Lower Insurance
Milwaukee special from Manitowoc reports the city will demand a rerating and lower insurance rates. A four man business committee will lead an immediate campaign after the fire committee's suggestion. Since 1897 fire-fighting facilities and water works have improved with new wells extended limits and twenty hydrants added, supporting rate reductions.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Eliic
War on Packers in Kansas City Suit Filed
Kansas City, Jan 18 Attorney General Jackson sued Armour and Swift Packing companies in the district court of Kansas City Kansas charging they are members of a price fixing combination. The state says they belong to the Kansas City Produce Exchange and are liable under Kansas law with a $100 daily penalty. The suit is a civil action and follows Missouri indictments of the packers on similar grounds.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jackson
Kansas
District Court
Kan
Armour and Swift Packing Companies
Kansas City Produce Exchange
Johnson
Missouri
John Farson Dies at 50 in Chicago Banker's Death
John Farson, a prominent Chicago banker known across national financial and social circles, died today in Chicago from heart disease at age fifty. He was active in business and society nationwide.
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Chicago
Associated Press
John Farson
Farson
Argentina to Build Two Dreadnought Battleships
Buenos Aires reports the naval commission advised the government to authorize constructing two 28 000 ton dreadnought battleships. The plan aims to expand naval capacity and enhance national defense amid regional tensions.
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Associated Press
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Naval Commission
Eggs and Butter Drop in Milwaukee Market
A Wisconsin special reports dairy prices fell for butter and eggs in Milwaukee on June 18. Butter and eggs declined by two vents, selling at 32 cents per unit, while creamery butter held at 5 cents higher. Traders expect further declines if warm weather remains mild.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Juin
Wisconsin
Howe
Not for Gov Hughes buzz of potential 1912 run ends
Washington January 18 1912 Governor Hughes of New York says his declination to seek a third term means no presidential bid. He will resume law practice after his term and stay out of politics. He notes the idea comes from friends, not him.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hughes
New York
Wao
Mr. Hughes
Party coalitions form amid UK election gains and divides
A London report notes further unopposed returns in the British election, with Unionists expanding to ninety-nine seats while Liberal and Labor totals reach ninety-six. Nationalists climb to twenty-seven as Lloyd-George praises results, signaling a working Liberal Labor majority and tariff reform influence in London.
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Associated Press
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Gleven Nasionalgis
Willan Redmond
Hast Claire
Uniionists
House of Commons
Thac
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Laburltes
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Newton
David Lloyd- George
Exchequer
Robert T. O'Neill
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John Dillon
East Mayo
J. G. Swift MacNeill
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W. J. Nugent
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Sunderland
J. Knott
Storey
J. Stuart
Libe
T. Summerbell
Stuart
London Morning Leader
The
Star
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END APPEARS IN SIGHT Washington DL
Mediation proceedings between Chicago railway officials and their employes near completion within 24 hours. Both sides show softening toward arbitration and the talks may succeed. Official denies yard contract negotiations between Northern Pacific Railway and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
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Associated Press
Washington, DL
Chicago Railway
Romo
St. Paul
Minn
George T. Slade
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Brotherhood of
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Ashland Opera House Destroyed by Fire
Ashland Pa January 18 The Ashland opera house was destroyed by fire injuring the office of The Ashland Telegram and damaging stock in several businesses The opera house was owned by Ashland So Maude dear your beau sings in a glee club but cannot play second base on a ball team.
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Associated Press
Ashland
Ashland Opera House
Ashland Telegram
Maude
Water rights dispute over Walker River faces US Supreme Court
The case Miller and Lux v Rickey questions ownership of waters flowing through California and Nevada and whether California land titles along the Walker river can be affected by federal court rulings. Attorneys warn of broad state and even international implications for river sovereignty and land titles.
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Associated Press
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California
Nevada
Met
Walker River
United States Circuit Court
Nevin
Calfornia
Supreme Court of the United States
Rickey
Hawley
United States Circuit Court of Nevada
Superior Court
Mono County
Miller and Lux
Tire
Miller
Tux
Cuit Court of Appeal
Sin Frans
Injon Tt
United States Supreme Court
Kelles
Arkansas
Kongens
Colarlo
Colorado
Kansas
Anther
Charles Boynton
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Montana
Canada
United States
Push Statehood Bill For New Mexico And Arizona
Washington议 D C January 193 significant senate move on admitting New Mexico and Arizona as separate states. House bill passed yesterday and sent to senate today. Beveridge calls for immediate territories committee session after today’s senate session. Strong support from tall committee members, differences linger on land features. Ten public funds bills introduced by Senator Nelson to modify Taft Ballinger policy. Secretary Garrison to withdraw current bill and substitute Nelson Mondell versions. Speaker Cannon ruled Roosevelt acted without explicit authority in appointing representatives to the Brussels conference. related appropriation paragraph struck in urgent deficiency bill debate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
House
Yestern
Beveridge
Committee On
Territories
Taft
Ballinger
Nelson
Publc
Mondell
Wyoming
Gadiinger
Billy
Mondetl
Neier
Cannon
Moosevelt
Brussels
Harrison
New York
Novel protest filed over Lake Shore Telephone and Telegraph
Madison January 1 A novel protest filed in the secretary of state's office challenges the reinstatement of the Lake Shore Telephone and Telegraph Company of Superior The protest claims the firm is a pooling or holding company using annual reports for the past three years Secretary Frear set January 4 for a hearing The note adds skepticism about the concern’s apparent purpose and future growth.
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Madison
Wis
Secretary of State
Corporation of the
Lake Shore Telphone and Telegraph, Company of Superior
Frear
No House of Governors Conference Opens Sessions
Washington February event notes a temporary gathering of 30 states at the Willard hotel to discuss unity in state logs and natural resource conservation. Kentucky's Guye ernes Willson presided, declaring the conference not a house of governors and promising a single speaker policy for the talks.
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Dun
PRA
Conservaton of
Willard Hotel
Guyeernes Willson
Kentucky
Bri Mddress
Nat Cever
House of x
Diewss
Oshkosh Water Works Granted Franchise Change
State permit clears Oshkosh Water Works to surrender its city franchise and operate under state regulation. City Clerk Dan Witzel received the documents this afternoon. The move brings the utility under the Public Service Commission supervision and could affect the citys ability to buy the plant if price terms are satisfactory.
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Oshkosh Water Works
Prom Stade
Oshkosh Water Works Company
Psnicrenderek
Surte Rate Commission
Dan Witzel
Thren O’clowke
Gilchrist Transportation Company Falls Into Receivership
The Gilchrist Transportation company, a major Cent lakes carrier, was placed in the hands of receivers today after Frank W. Gilchrist of Alpena Michigan won the application. Citing poor business last season, the firm struggles to meet debts estimated around 2 500 000. AL Gare Jetson and I Shane named receivers.
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Associated Prees
Clevelaul, O
Gilchrist Transportation Company
Cent Lakes
Frank W. Gilchist
Alpena
Another Boy Murdered in Washington Heights Mystery
New York police, still seeking identity of a maniac who shot a child last week, found Mordy Wollman fourteen killed in the vestibule of his Allen Street home. He was shot through the heart and lay in the hallway after apparently leaving the second floor room where the earlier shooting occurred. A revolver was recovered, and several persons were seen near the room before Wollman’s body was found. two boys with one bandaged head were seen fleeing the building.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington Heights
Polley
Mordy Wollman
Allen Street
Young Wollmin
National Civic Federation backs uniform state laws drive
Washington Jan 18 numerous subjects dominated today's conference of the National Civic Federation. Resolutions urged uniform laws to curb white slave traffic and modernize food and drug legislation. Alton B Parker named permanent chairman. Seth Low urged endorsing uniform negotiable instruments and other legal reforms.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
National Civic Federation
Andee Alton B. Parker
Seth Low
Committee On
Governors” Conference
Civic Federation
J. Aerace MacFarland
Aneriena © Association
Tssag N. Seligman
New York
National Child Labor Committee
Chattanooga
Tenn
American Bar Association
Prison for Walsh Latest Hope Gone in Court
Chicago banker John Walsh lost his bid for a new trial as the U S circuit court of appeals overruled the motion alleging juror misconduct. He is to be sent to Leavenworth federal prison tonight after a district court order.
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Associated Press
Waalstis
Jandis
Chicago
Jil
John It. Walsh
Wass
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
District Court
Court of Original Jurisdiction
Walsh
United District
Hoy
United States
I. T. Hoy
Leavenworth
Walshow
Landis
Marshal Hoy
Sailors Shot Without Trial In Port of Prince
In Port au Prince on January 18, two sailors accused of stealing merchandise from the wharfs were arrested by General Ferdi and the captain of the port and immediately shot. They were not allowed to explain or confess and were not questioned.
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Associated Press
Port Aw Prince
Tayti
Ferdiand
Carth Perdimand
Rumor Gifford Pinchot to Lead May Head University
An Assamated Press report from Detroit suggests former U S forester Gifford Pinchot is favored to become president of the University of Michigan to succeed Josiah B Angell who recently died. The item notes the revived rumor amid general commentary on legal matters.
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Detroit
Mich
Gifford Phihet
United States Forester
University of Michigan
Jnenes B. Angell
Necitus
Forecast for Wisconsin and Northeast Snow Event
Weather bulletin notes a storm moving from the Rocky Mountains toward the St. Lawrence valley. General rains affect the middle Atlantic, Ohio and Mississippi valleys, with rain and snow in the Great Lakes region. Colder air follows, reaching the Lake region and Qu' Valley by Tuesday into Wednesday. Winds shift from north to south and west.
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