Wall Street Crashes As Two Firms Fail
Stocks collapse after the failures of Lathrop Haskins and J M Fiske. Hocking coal stock plunges, prompting wide selloffs in Columbus and Hocking coal and iron. A rally follows as shorts cover, but gains remain uneven with major leaders slipping.
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Associated Press
New York
Block Exchange
Lathop, Haskins & Co
J. M. Fiske & Co
Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company
Columbus and Hovking Voal
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Lathrop, Haskins & Co
Standard
Hocking
Fiske & Co
Trnck Island
Bea
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Atchison
Amalgamated Copper
Othe
Christy Spanked Wife in Family Custody Hearing
In Zanesville Ohio a custody case involving Christy family members unfolds under Judge White as twelve year old Naishe Christy testifies about overheard arguments and a spanking reported by Miss Rose Christy. The court is not expected to rule until tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Tan
Naishe Christy
Howard Chwailer Christy
Trobate
White
Christy
Antil
Fragmented testimony in Natalie Christy interview
Natalie Christy recounts a troubling scene involving Mrs. Christy and a servant in New York. The account includes spankings, intoxication, and repeated references to Purdy and Pinkly as witnesses, with further remarks attributed to Andre White and a lingering question about intent.
Walsh Sentenced to Five Years in Leavenworth
John R. Walsh, former Chicago banker, arrived at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, to begin a five year federal prison term for misapplying funds of the Chicago National Bank. He appeared brave and composed, greeted officials calmly, and was escorted by U.S. Marshals after a brief arrival in Kansas City. His son and son‑in‑law accompanied him, with a photographer attacked during the travel, and police reported no further disturbance as the party proceeded to the penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth, Nan
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
John FR. Walsh
Rederal
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Major McClaughey
John W. Walsh
le Blake Baldwin
EC. Ritscher
United States
Hoy and
Middleton
Zondbye
Kansas City
Fan
Widoria BR. Walsh
John Wl Walsh
M Waleh Tnud
Weimar
Pitt
Faush
ALL Sour
Man
Milwukee & St. Paw
TeavenWorth
Watlsie
Wells
City
Walsh J
Ned
Bishop Fass Very Ill In Philadelphia In 1900s
The condition of Bishop Cyrus J Fass of the Methodist church in Philadelphia is described as grave with paralysis. Fass, a septuagenarian, has endured illness for several years and his recovery appears unlikely.
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Associated Press
Philadelphis
Cyrus J. Fass
Mathodint Ama
Bisheap Fass
Ife
President Nominates Postmasters in Senate Draft
The president sent nominations to the Senate for postmaster appointments: Hough Meinnes, Edgerton, and George Graham, Tomab. H. C. Stevens reports. Hallister Amos Co. bowling team beat Diamond Mates company E1st evening at the Val CG AL, winning three straight games.
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Washington
DD. C
Senate
Hough Meinnes
Edgerton
George Graham
Tomab
H.C. Stevens
Hallister, Amos & Co
Diamond Mates Company
Val CG
Expenditures Hearing On Interior Department Scandal
The house committee on expenditures in the interior department opened hearings led by Bird S McGuire of Oklahoma charging improper use of a million dollar appropriation for public domain prep. Rep Hitchcock and Commissioner Dennett defended the department admitting some minor points while denying sweeping extravagance. The session featured testimony about an expense allowance paid to Jack Ballinger and private secretary Hitchcock amid rumors of improper payments, with adjournment set for next Monday for further developments.
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Associated Press
Shinston
Blueheock
Nebraska
Atr
Hitchcock
Tod
Slitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner Dennett
Mr. Dennett
Mr. Hitchcock
General Land Office
President seeks two Democrats for Ballinger inquiry
Special to the Northwestern reports the president favors excluding Rainey and James from the Ballinger investigating committee and wants two Democrats chosen who will focus on the merits rather than politics. He has informed insurgent leaders and predicts others will align with his view, aiming for a square deal in a controversy entangling party politics and a president associated with a pinet member.
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Washington
House
Republican Caucus
Rainey
James
Ballinger
Jess
Dier
EH. C. Stevens
Palace Fire Reaches Keragan Palace in Constantinople
Fire largely destroys Keragan palace housing parliament Sik. The depot chamber burns out and the Senate hall is severely damaged. Cheracan palace, the Boxphorus’s finest, lit by Sultan Abdul Aziz, features marble interiors and sculpted ornaments. Murad V long exiled in this palace.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Keragan
Arcidenia
Casmot
Cheracan
Abdul Aziz
Murad
Train plunges down embankment at Breathitt junction
Lexington Kentucky January 19 report states a train derailed at the Ohio and Kentucky junction in Breathitt County with one man killed and six injured. The early edition carries this breaking report.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Trig
Ohio and
Whenneky Junction
Breathitt County
Twins Born in Flood on River Boat in West Virginia
Gallipolis reports twin girls born aboard a houseboat moored at Milledgeville, West Virginia. The boat torn by ice along the Ohio river. mother attended by a physician as the voyage ended. Names Ohio and Virginia chosen to mark the perilous birth during the flood.
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Associated Press
Gallipolis
Jane B
Ohio River
Air
Mars
William Shietls
Milled
WL Va
Ohio
Virginia
FIRE TOLLS INDIANAPOLIS FOUR BEAD FIRE TRAGEDY
Four people died and several are missing after a fire destroyed a four story building on Chancellor Street. Dozens more were injured as residents jumped from windows. An elevator operator was detained as police investigate origin. Fire officials say most missing will be found in the ruins. In Coffeyville, a separate fire drill at Mckinley school saved 950 pupils with no injuries.
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Pa. W
Hogpitide
Teay
iSecond
Chancellor Streets
Wainy
Missans Aire
Rutin
kKnuwa Disul
Ilyse
Merile Assis
Tde Greenburgy
Chia Swar
Chic Baxter
P.m
Coffeyville
Kan
Mckinley
Que
Ohio Flood Fears Rise as River Rises
Flood warnings issued as Ohio river climbs with ice jams at Freeport. Pittsburg and Wheeling brace for crest around noon while Allegheny river gorge breaks freeing water toward the Ohio. Casualties include a drowning in Turtle Creek and several ships sunk or running aground.
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Pittsburg
Ohlo
Allezhery
Freeport
Ohio
Mery Pennywitt
Down Town
Wheeling
Jennywilt
Peart Todesan
Baltic
Ole
Allegheny
Edward Clennings
Ohle
Pridge
Wreeport
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Uet
Mvangville
Tnd
Ohi River
No New States Admitted Before 1911 Senate Plan
Washington January reports that no new state will join the Union before summer 1911 under a Senate Territories Committee plan endorsed by President Taft. The plan calls for a new bill to admit New Mexico and Arizona. The Hamilton bill passed by the House is criticized for insufficient time between territorial elections and state elections and concerns over land grant protections affecting public interests.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate Committee On Territories
Taft
New Mexico
Arizona
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Governors In Session Examine Conservation Of Resources
Associated Press report from Washington describes governors from thirty states meeting to discuss conservation of resources. The morning included addresses by Governor Quinby of New Hampshire on forests, with broad discussions across subjects. A White House dinner and judiciary reception followed, with further formal events planned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Quinby
New Hampshire
John Hays Hammon
White House
Washington, T
Derby
Alton Darker
Martin S. Decker
New York
National Association of Railway Commissioners
State Horticultural Society Elects Officers
The State Horticultural Society of Wisconsin at Madison elected officers for the next year. William Toole of Bataboo was named president, A J Smith of Lake Geneva as vice president, L G Kelleges of Ripon as treasurer, I B Cranfield of Madison as secretary, and Robert Bevins of Green County as judge. The society also reported a commitment to the state hospital at Mendota. A Becher, formerly of Dane County, was mentioned in connection with a separate incident at Monroe.
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Forticulturini
Aio
Tniivon Chanag
Madison
Wis
Jdn
The
State Horticultural Society
William Toole
Bataboo
A. J. Smith
Lake
Dodge Rimmerman
Dane
Youn Becher
Monro
Murderer hunt shrouded in stray city headlines
Kansas City dispatch reports warrants outstanding for a man accused of killing a shirtwaist factory worker amid a strike context. Authorities plan to proceed, with the case drawing details from a nephew link and ongoing efforts to restore order as attorneys prepare further filings. A Chicago report hints the judge cried at sentencing, but details remain uncertain.
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Associated Tress
Kansas City
New York
Kansas
Ae Isiimal
Freo Attorneva Johar
Atwood
W. Plesaig
Chicago
Jan
Revolution in sight in Uruguay as revolt spreads
A fragmented OCR report notes a rebellion forming in Uruguay against President Claw S William. It mentions a resolution or movement breaking out and claims a ship or location in Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, as a focal point of the unrest.
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Buenas Aires
Reputitie Nf
Uruguay
Claw S William
Monteevides
Notables Named by AP as Columbia University Chairman
The Associated Press reports Columbia University chairman Jake Mahone leads a new committee to study a national arbitration council and a federal framework. Members include Elin Root, Andrew Bein, Albert W. Smiley, and others from Boston, Easton, and New York, with Nicholas Murray Butler among the participants.
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Associaed Press
New York
Niline
Murrey Butler
Columbia Univer
Jake Mahone
Tes
Utralien
Preci
Elin Root
Andrew Bein
Albert WW. Smiley
Frenjamir
Trueblood of
Peston
Warfield of
Easton
Lymon Abelbatt
Edwin
Investigation into Swope estate case to conclude today
Experts reviewing the Stented Cop Thomas Wipe case and the late Kansan Vits Milinaire report that the inquiry will finish today. No person was found in the stomach of Vedlanel Swope, with two male sperrsunes attached and possible typhoid linked to Colonel Swope. The analysis will not proceed further until next week.
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Thomas Wipe
Kansan
Uiat
Chrietuut Swope
Inogrow
Deta A. Paxton
Swope
Kansas
Protecsor
Liyines
May pay higher duties in tariff talk with Germany
Reports from January describe ongoing German American tariff negotiations with a February 7 deadline for automatic tariff increases if no agreement is reached. Officials say talks continue though no public details, while Germany resists lifting cattle import bans amid health concerns. The special commercial board will meet January 24 to review the position.
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Bertinstun
Oapan
United States
Geremany
Ure
Unie
Omidabeht
Germany
Taft
Unclear fragment hints at a death by suicide case
A damaged OCR segment mentions a death by own action and references to individuals in Oshkosh Wisconsin. It lists names and possible relationships but is largely unreadable with many misspellings. The text references a hospital or clinic context and a person named Mise Mysrue Cantonwine.
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Yanan
Meadaing
Ushkosh
Adele
Thale
Julie Riskdle
Tor
Julia Biddte
Clucage
Rm Mise Mysrue
Engine Tips Over Near Track In Paine Lumber Yard Incident
A train engine derailed near the Paine Lumber Yard after tipping into a ditch beside the east side of the track. Crew members escaped unharmed though several were shaken as wrecking crews arrived to upright the locomotive and clear the scene.
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Causa
Naling
Paine Lumber
Caarsa
Fonging
Chicago A Northwestern
Paine Chamber Company
Tax
Uprising at UMWA Convention as Lewis Fights Moves
Indianapolis January 19 The United Mine Workers led by President J I Lewis faced an attempted pack at the convention with anti Lewis factions led by Frank Hayes John M Walker Duncan McDonald and William Green. The session opened in turmoil as rules were suspended and Hayes motioned to suspend salaries of national organizers while they attend as delegates. Green supported the motion asserting district rights againstLewis authority. Charles Gildey of Hazelton denied being brought in to scheme. The storm of noes followed as debates continued.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Lional
United Mine Workers of North America
Lewis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Frank J.hayes
Af Uthols
Hayes
William, Green
Ohio
Lawls
United Mine Workers
Oo Cie Green
Lewie
Green
Focal Union
Tlinois
John A. Walker
Titnois
Walker
Thingls
Tie
Trainmen Vote Strike Over Disputed Pact
Philadelphia workers vote to strike after ties in the grievance committee and management of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company fail to resolve conflicts. About 6,009 motormen and conductors of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes protest alleged violations of terms of a prior agreement and fear intrusion by rival union members.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Decal Union
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Rotarmen
Amalgamated Association of Street and Hietric Railway
Ingen
Divorce Rumors Focus On Mrs Davis Wife Of Richard Harding Davis
News reports from New York state that Mrs Richard Harding Davis wife of the novelist seeks legal counsel amid alleged marital difficulties. District Attorney Terame declined to discuss the matter though friends said she engaged the firm of Dereme Rand for representation. Davis would not comment and his lawyers claim no knowledge of any steps. Mrs Davis née Clark, daughter of Joan W Clark of Chicago. The couple wed in 1829 at Marion, Massachusetts.
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Ty Associated Press
New York
District
Terame
Richard Harding Davis
Air
Davis
Uceed Clark
Joan W. Clark
Chicago
Marion
Mass
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Tim Ram VIP Update
Fair and warmer conditions predicted for Wisconsin today with sun. Tonight and into Friday colder air moves in from the northwest, with a gentle to moderate warming trend by daybreak. Observations show clear skies and mild temperatures around 36 degrees.
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Dar Bera
Leneth
Wisconsin
Thurelas
Nosthwest
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