Colonel Harvey 10 Put On Soft Pedal Over Wilson Clash
In Maphville Tennessee on January 19 Colonel Harvey editor of Harper's Weekly pressed Governor Woodrow Wilson for a frank answer about Harper's Weekly influence. Judge Robert Ewing says Wilson admitted the paper's support may have harmed his candidacy and Harvey exclaimed I’ll have to put on the soft pedal. The New York meeting with Henry Watterson and the ensuing letter exchange are described with Wilson’s friends weighing the impact on his campaign.
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Associated Press
Maphville
Tenn
Colonel Harvey
Harpers Weekly
Woodrow Wilson
Harvey
Wilson
Henry Watterson
New York
Robert Ewing
Middle Tennessee
Judge Ewing
Marrage
Watterson
Woorew Wilson
Harper's Weekly
Willon
Exwing
Ervey
Ewing
Manhattan Club
George Harvey
Louieville Courier-Journal
Harpara Weekly
Wilwon
Harper's
Watterwon
Bacvey
Margera
G Everner
Ater
Wallerson
Nck
Uae
Wey
Questioning Governor Provokes Harvey’s Wrath
The quote shows Harvey’s anger flaring after a request for a direct answer. It implies tension between Harvey and the governor, suggesting a confrontational moment where one party demands clarity and the other resists.
Civil Service Awards Spark Wisconsin Appointments
The state civil service commission announces new appointments including Henry Oberholtzer as deputy warden for district thirty, Harry M. Kevee as assistant engineer at Green Bay reformatory, Edna F. Dunn as stenographer for the state board of public affairs, Amy Singer as stenographer for the state industrial commission, and Cora Kaul as stenographer at Milwaukee normal school. Over 500 applicants will take next Saturday's examinations for several positions, with many counties seeking clerical and related posts.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State Civil Service Commission
Waukesna
Milwaukee Normal School
Italian forces seize French steamer Manouba near Tunis
Italian destroyers seized the French steamer Manouba bound from Marseilles to Tunis. The minol boat carried ninety nine passengers including twenty nine Turkish Red Crescent nurses. The vessel was taken to Cagliari, Sardinia, amid claims no contraband.
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Assausted Press
Tunis
Marseilles
Company of the Red Crescent
Red Cross
Steamship Company
Cagiiar
Sardinia
Schleswig
Alexandria
Carthage Paria
Rome
Carthage
Cagliari
Austro Hungary Eyes Feb Reichstag Session Amid Retirement Talk
Reports say Count Aloig Lexa von Aehrenthal may retire as Austria Hungary foreign minister. A potential successor, Count Szecsen von Emerin, is allied with the clerical party opposing Aehrenthal. The Reichsrat may convene in February instead of March to address the change.
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Associated Presa
Vienna
Austria
Aloig Lexa von Aehrenthal
Count Szecsen von ‘Emerin
Para
Clerigal Party
Count Aehrenthal
Reicharath
Nanking
China
Washington
Tokyo
Ondon
Paikierii
St Petersburg
Wang Chung
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan Shi Kai
Eighteen Prai'nees
Yuin Shi Kai
Peking
Sen
Tieh Liang
Jehal
Chen
Prince Ching
Yuan
Ching
Jen
Yuan Hl
Manchu Rule Ends Amid China Provisional Government Threats
Reports from Peking describe drastic moves as the Manchu rule ends and a provisional government forms in China. Yuan Shikai presses for Sun Yat Sen to resign, while foreign powers assess the republic’s legitimacy and a national convention to decide the government. American troops land at Kinwangtao to secure a railway segment. Chinese unrest widens with foreign-guarded districts and violent incidents reported in Canton and Beijing.
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Peking
China
Pelong i
Yuen Shi Ka
Yuan (i) Kal
di Sun Yat Sen
Yuan Shi Kal
Yuan
Yuan Shi Wai
Ameberigan
United States Infantry
Kinwangtao
Logan
H. Heeven
United States Gallon
Washington
D .C
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Ofc
NDMS
Wrird Ritts
Victoria
Niwa
Canton
Horrora
Thronga
Chineas
Slavica
London
Shetty
Fuan Tientan Threiaing
Shippers Testify in Cement Freight Rate Case
Special examiner Mackler heard testimony from railways and shippers in a case where Kansas cement manufacturers seek freight rate reductions to Missouri Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma Texas and North and South Dakota. Definite action was not expected for several days.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jen M—A WK. Mackler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
North
South Dakota
Irish Players Arrested in Philadelphia Hearing
Eleven members of the Irish Players company were arrested on a charge of producing a sacrilegious and immoral plan. They appeared before a magistrate, were held on $500 bail, and habeas corpus motions were filed for discharge with a civil court hearing planned for this afternoon.
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Associated Pres
Philadelphia
Irish Players Company
German envoyVon EidernWaechter seeks peace talks in Rome
Official dispatches indicate German foreign secretary Von Eiderenm Waechter will meet Italy's foreign minister San Giulino in Rome on Friday. The visit aims to discuss possible peace conditions between Italy and Turkey and whether Italy will pay indemnity for the Tripoli loss.
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Assoiated Press
Rome
von Eiderenm Waechter
Priday
San Ginuino
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Woman shot in back during Colorado robbery
Mrs George B. Piercy, wife of a Colorado Supply Co. foreman, was shot in the back during a robbery at Segundon near Trinidad. An unidentified man shot her and was killed by Earl Tucker, city marshal of Valdez, who returned fire.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Colo
George B. Piercy
Colorado Supply Company S Fore
Segundon
Earl Tucker
Valdez
Congress Updates and Committee Delays Reported
The article notes Beare not in session and a 3 p.m. Monday meeting in the House. It mentions Andrew Carnegie's $24.70 expense voucher for testifying before a steel committee being held up due to a missing notary seal. Foreign affairs defers on seals protection amid policy differences. The War department expenditures committee favors reporting on the cost of Philippine occupation.
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Andrew Carnegie
Steel Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Wreck Kills Two in Missouri Freight Collision
At a dangerous curve on the Mississippi river banks near Wittenberg Missouri two Frisco freight trains collided head on at a mile below the place early today. Engineer Charles Beard and fireman Clark of the northbound train were killed. Millhouse, brake man of the southbound train, was seriously burned and two others were injured. Twenty freight cars and two engines were demolished.
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Associated Press
Wittenberg
Jan
Mississipy
Charles Beard
Clark
Millhouse
Boy Rescued From Kettle Burns Grandmother Hurt
Three year old Rey Daussen fell into a kettle of Vollingard oil and was burned severely. His grandmother plunged in to save him but suffered serious burns to her arms. The incident occurred in Sterling, TL, as reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Rey Daussen
Bank Discount Rates Rise in Bombay and Calcutta
Associated Press dispatch from Bom By Jan 14 reports the Bank of Bombay increased its rate to 7 percent. In Calcutta on Jan 19 the Bank of Bengal raised its rate from 6 to 7 percent.
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Associated Press
Bomitty
Bank of Bombay
Calcupta
Calcutta
Bank of Bengal
Meat deal testimony details packers' shipment margins
Damaging testimony in a Chicago court describes daily and weekly shipment data exchanged by Armour, Swift, Morre, and National Packing firms. Witness Everett L. testing at length explains the cost system and allowances for fat, hides, and by products across East St Louis and St Joseph branches.
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Chycago
Dan
Coboine
Jy Fedhes
Cuinindyolatien
Sherman Bow ' Mverett Bank
National Tacking Company
Bestar Aid
Site Company of
New York
Armour, Sweet, Morne
National Packing Companys i
Boston
Mer Daly
National Packing Company
TWN
Compris K Konyon
Willer A. Wall
Morris & Co
Joseph
United States
W. & Kenyon
Borders
St Louis Independent Packing Company
Tam
Wall
East St Louis
St. Joseph
East St. Leuis
Attorney Borders
Emat St. Louis
St. Joseph House
Edward Morris
Ira Morrie
Test Cost Figures and Beer Allowances Questioned
The dialogue questions whether weekly reports can determine test cost of beer. The head of the company replies that it cannot be determined.
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Walt
Gomez calls conference in Havana amid veteran clubs disbanding
Gen Juan Mario Menocal and other revolution era generals head to Havana for a conference called by the president. Veterans clubs reportedly disbanding as the island awaits outcome. In Washington reports say Cuba’s Beners situation shows improvement though no immediate changes are expected.
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Associated Frese
Havana
Juan Mario Menocal
Justice
Gomes
Washington
State Department
Cuba
Beners
Dynamite Trial Opens with Open Trail to Lead
In New York the district attorney reviews the nationwide dynamite inquiry as more than 100 cases are revived. Indianapolis grand jury hearings probe Cooney and Behn testimony, detailing defense investigations and Pacific coast bombing cases and visits to Ortie McManigal.
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Associated, Press
New York
Fredericka
Los Angeles
Gisek
Tatanapoli
Ind
J Cooney
McNamara Brothers
Cal
George Behn
Federlar and
Yurs
Coons
My Namarak
Cooney
Helm
Ortie McManigal
Behns
Long Lost Diamonds Returned to Owner After 19 Years
Mrs Marks of Louisville is identified as the owner of diamonds lost in Chicago after 19 years. A San Francisco man named McFadden aided the search, and clues from old newspapers led Louisville police to confirm ownership and arrange restoration for a $100 reward.
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Prean
San Francisco
Cal
Chicago
Bol Marks Ius
1 C Sturmer
Louisville
McFadden
Plains
Marke Minks
Mairk
Schogner
Mra
Mark
Tur
Third Street
Marks
Lauisville
Turner
Carnegie Fends Off Government Fees Over Testimony
Andrew Carnegie faces trouble collecting 870 in witness fees after testifying before the House committee on a trust matter. He had earlier told members he would frame his subpoena and expense vouchers in gold and keep them, but on January 17 he signed the voucher and submitted it. The record shows 4 miles of travel at five cents per mile and three days of witness fees at two dollars daily, notes not sealed by a New York notary. Clark South must resolve the seal defect before payment.
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Associated Pleaty
Washington D. C
Andrew Carnegie
House
Apper
Carnegie
Jerry South
New York
Clark South
Neenah Business Men Discuss Downtown Lighting Support
Neenah Wisconsin January meeting of the business men's association focused on street lighting in the downtown district. Members debated funding with sentiment favoring the city contributing at least one third to support the arching lighting feature.
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City
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Neenah
Wis
Tthe Business Men’s Association
Six men cling to wrecked schooner mast near Diamond Shoals
Beafort North Carolina reports six sailors from an unidentified three masted schooner wrecked on Diamond Shoals. They cling to the topmast as rescue crews and lifeboats battle treacherous seas to reach them.
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Beaufort
N.C
Diamond Shoals
Thayer Goes to Nicaragua to Reorganize Tax System
Washington dispatch reports Edwin A. Thayer, veteran Insular Bureau official, assigned to Nicaragua to reorganize its internal revenue system on American lines. The move follows U.S. aid efforts after Persia and reflects ongoing government methods changes abroad.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Schuster
Persia
Nicaragua
Edwin A. Thayer
Insular Bureau
Porto Rico
Battle Ends In Guayaquil City Street Fighting
Guayaquil Ecuador January 13 Over 1000 killed and wounded in a clash west of the city. General Julio Andrade leading Quito government forces defeated Guayaquil troops loyal to the provisional government. General Flavio Alfaro wounded and Eloy Alfaro named commander in chief of the Guayaquil army. In Paraguay Asuncion reports say President Rojas supporters recaptured the capital after fierce house to house fighting with about 200 casualties. A Brazilian gunboat may assist to restore authority.
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Associated Press
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Yaguache
Quito
Julio Andrade
Colombia
Montero
Flavio Alfaro
Eloy Alfaro
Paraguay
Buenos Aires
Asuncion
Rojas
Corrientes
Esch Fights for Seventh Wisconsin District Nomination
A Madison dispatch reports a Seventh district Progressive Republican meeting in Camp Douglas Wisconsin where Senator Otto Browshard and others urged backing Wahl for Congress. Esch spoke amid a two day grilling of challenger Hach by La Follette aligned delegates, with no formal action taken.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
Dougine
Otto Browshard
Lia Crosse
Treasuer Dahl
Congress
Wahl
Camp Douglas
Andrew H.lahti
Feasby
Wisconsin
Phin
Republicaix
Con Xtensman
la Follette
Otto Brossharit
la Crosse
la Crosse Congressmn
Hach
Uehl
Ryosshard
James A. Stone
Reeds
Edward Dittmar
Biraboo
J.T. Knnt
Hays
Esch Feru&kly
Itu
President Taft Grants Pardon for Krueger Innocence
Washington June 19 President Taft grants a full unconditional pardon to Oscar Krueger of New York who has served about one year of an eighteen month sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary for a crime he did not commit. Handwriting testimony propelled the conviction for mailing an obscene letter. An official DOJ inquiry found Krueger entirely innocent.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Taft
Oscar Krueger
New York
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Krueger
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