Sutherland defends Smoot amid charges in Senate debate
In Washington on June 22 Associated Press reports Senator Sutherland defending Utah colleague Smoot against polygamy and church interference charges. He argues Smoot loyal to the flag, noting witnesses discredit the apostolic oath claim and acknowledging past polygamy abandonment in 1880 while stressing no evidence Smoot advocated it. He portrays obstruction by critics as hysteria and asserts Smoot’s life has been clean.
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Uta
Thre Smoot
Coutrol
Sutherland
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Smost
Utah
United States Senate
Smoot
Senate
Sceot
Tehrn
Bengsor
Mormon Church
Siire
Chuarek
Liberal Party
Polverny
People's Party
National Party
Trysteria
British steamer Arcola runs aground near Morro Castle
The British steamer Arcola grounded on rocks near Morro castle just after midnight while entering Havana harbor. Heavy seas at the time drove the ship high on the rocks but she is reported to be in no immediate danger. The Arcola sailed from Philadelphia on January 12 bound for Havana and Saigus La Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Havana
Arcola
Morro Castle
Philadelphia
Saigus la Grade
Brakeman Robbed Near Milwaukee Report
Chicago bound brakeman O'Brien from Erie, Pennsylvania was robbed of 110 dollars last night at Duck Creek near Milwaukee between eight and nine. An unknown man escaped and has not been found.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Greer
James O'Brien
Chicago Tern
Ercanéha
Duck Creek
Here
Thaw Witnesses Gather for Final Pretrial Conference
Key state witnesses in the Murry K. Thaw murder case against Stanford White attended a final secret conference with the state’s attorney and assistants. Most subpoenaed witnesses were present and questioned to gauge expected testimony before Thaw’s trial opens. Thaw kept a quiet night in his cell and awaited early-morning sessions with lawyers and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Murry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Island Submergence Devastates Dutch East Indian Isles
A massive tidal wave following violent quakes devastates Simatu and nearby islands off Sumatra. Reports say 150 to 300 dead, with ongoing tremors and the governor rushing to the disaster site.
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Tana
Simatu
Puda Babi
Sumatra
Atchin
Federal aid urged as North Dakota crisis grows
Washington reports Senator Kinsborough will press President Roosevelt to seek federal relief if relief funds cannot be found. A Telegram to Governor Burke asks how the state can break a blockade and bring in coal. In Walker Minnesota a coal shortage and candle famine threatens homes as gas supplies fail and the Gravitic Vehht plant shuts down.
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Washington
North Dakota
Kinsbrough
Toosevelt
Burke
Minnesota
Walker
Miin
Dan
Gevatric Vehht
Senator Picks and Relections in Early 19th Century Votes
A Springfield dispatch notes Shelby Cullem fails to continue as U S senator since 1833 by unanimous Republican legislative vote. Topeka reports Charles Curtis elected to succeed A W Benson in Senate. Trenton mentions no election result. Cheyenne reports Franc Warren reelected as United States senator.
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Associated
Springfield
Til
Shelby M. Cullem
United States
Ilinow
Kansas
Topeka
Kun
Charles Curtis
Reepublican
Toyieka
Unite States Senate
A. W. Benson
Trenton
N. CT
Legislahae
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyce
Dian
Franc Warren
United
Pha
Enainr
Ex Governor Higson Slips Toward Death
A dispatch reports ex Governor Higson is slowly sinking after a poor night, with doctors saying he remains alive but not at full vitality and his condition is gradually worsening. The AP received a statement from Dr. Fubards noting respiratory instability and uncertain prognosis.
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Buffalo
Rumaican
Higsiun
Fubbards
Associated Press
Higgira
Padse
Livestock Men Open 10th National Convention
President Murdo Mackenzie delivered the annual address as the opening feature of the tenth annual convention of the American National Livestock Association. A legislative report of vital interest to all members was presented by H. H. Cowan, attorney from Texas.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Murdo Mackenzie
American National Livestock Association
H. Cowan
Texas
Senate panel backs Panama Railway abolition bill
The senate committee on interoceanic canals authorized a favorable report on Senator Morgan's bill to abolish the Panama Railway company and place the railway under the direct control of the Jamthman canal commission.
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Canal Commission
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Morgan
Panama Railway Company
Jathmsan Canal Commission
Baraboo Woman Likely Among Wreck Victims
From Lafayette Indiana January 22 it is believed one of the unidentified bodies recovered after the Big Four Queen City special wreck at Fowler may be Miss Della Cooper of Baraboo Wisconsin Telegrams seeking further identification have been received and it is thought she is among the dead.
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Associated
Lafayette
Ind
Fowler
Della Cooper
Baratoo
Wis
New York Bride Surprise Dinner Ties to Mining Engineer
Miss Violet Hinscom Cond, daughter of the late Major Casper Lt. Conrad, married Charles Ridgely Bennett, a mining engineer, in a surprise dinner at the Hotel McNicke on Broadway and Forty-second Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry Mash Warren as guests watched in secrecy.
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New York
Jane
Henry Mash Warren
Elliott
Miss Conrad
sMenti
Miss
Misa Cavanad
Herselves
Wisconsin constitutional amendments debated in Madison
Madison june 22 legislative action in the state capital focused on constitutional amendments. proposed include allowing Milwaukee county a different form of government and enabling state officer recall. bills also addressed damages limits in accidental deaths and extending child labor age to sixteen. senate discussed appointment authority and public service corporation oversight.
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Madison
Wis
le Allure
Milwaukee County
Assembly
Assemblymin
Wisconsin
Buiefest
Senate
Christ Paulus
Milwaukee
le Ray
Holy Jumpers Lose Fire At Printing Plant
A fire at seven this morning destroyed the Burning Bush printing plant behind the Fountain, a frame building housing the Toly Jumpers. Loss reached 16008 dollars with no insurance. The furnace caused the blaze which quickly engulfed the attic and presses except for the forms and some type. Firemen faced a frozen hydrant while near by the Fountain house’s former bath and massage establishment. Fire crew served hot coffee to the burning team during efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectat
Milwaukee
Wit
Wisconsin
Waukesha
Fountain House
Riot among recruits in the bad lands at Columbus
Major Glent, commandant at the barracks, vows a thorough probe of last night’s riot involving about thirty recruits. Ringleaders will be punished. James Sterns confessed and named about a dozen others to be held in the guardhouse. A German, William von Stuckard, allegedly refused a near insult that sparked the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Glent
James Sterns
Phoriot
William von Stuckard
Nee
Creditors file involuntary bankruptcy in Pringlow case
Petition filed in the United States Circuit Court at Avantes by creditors against Frank Pringlow proprietor of a hinge meretoatiie hover alleging inability to pay debts. Attorneys Davis & Hardcrave of Fond du Lac represent debtors while Kermney Thompson & Meyers of Neenah appear for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Pringlow
Dorward
Jude
Chird
Avantes
Frank J'rnson
Davis & Hardcrave
Feat du Lac
Kermney,Thompson & Meyers
Publics Mineral Lands Lease Proposal Debated in Washington
A bill introduced to carry out the president's recommendation seeks to govern mineral lands containing coal, gas, oil, or puls/ite. It outlines how lands may be taken up and minerals worked after leases. The measure restricts labor to certain workers and prohibits women and children from mining.
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Associtial Preae
Washington, D
Dun
Rooravedt
Pepuiat
Smallpox Scare Spreads in Racine Hungarian Workers
A Racine report notes smallpox found in a shop with over forty Hungarian workers hired for trenching for the gas system and the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Licht Company. The health department seeks quiet control as eighty men may have exposure. the afflicted man will be quarantined at the pest house. The workers are said to have recently arrived from Milwaukee.
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Thos Northwratern
Milwaukee
Wis
Juin
Wisonsin
Smalpox
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Licht Company
Pest House
Racine
Confession After Burglary Leads to Juvenile Suspects
Two youths, Leg Steter and Adin Mmanerich, were arrested after a burglary at 17b 1h0 Main and later confessed. Joseph Steler, 42 Powers Avenue, and another suspect, were named as accomplices. one youth cited as 3 years old and the other younger. Police traced stolen items to Adin Mmanerich. The boys face burglary charges. one confessed after initial denial. Investigators credit swift police work and solicitation of testimony.
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Nis
Mulya
Carr Brother
Murd
Leg Steter
Mie
Joseph Steler
Powers Avenue
Adin Mmnerich
Centari
Ma Yang Epmerich
Death of Martin Kelley Pioneer Drayman
Martin Kelley long time city resident and proneer drayman died suddenly at 1:30 at his home 484 Washington Street heart failure caused his death he was 85 born in Ireland in 1825 surviving wife and four children Mrs Connors and Miss Elizabeth Kelley of Marinette Mrs Wyrnd Frank Kelley and John T Kelley of Chicago funeral arrangements to be announced later
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Martin Kelley
Washinton Street
Ireland
Mia
Frank Wyrnd
P. &. Connors
Elizabeth Kelley
Marinette
John
Flood Relief Raised as Rockport Responds
Rockport citizens have appropriated 1000 dollars for flood sufferers. Relief boats rescue people and stock from overflowed lowlands. The river continues to rise as the Dougherty warehouse was carried away earlier today.
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Associated Press
Rockport
Ind
Dougherty
Roller Rink Opens on South Side This Sunday
The article notes a roller rink opening on the South Side with plans for a patterned rink and winter activities. It mentions a next Sunday event and an effort to conduct the rink in line with approved guidelines, with a singing and dancing program planned for the hall.
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Rhathur
Mart
Elie
Algona Street Men's Club Hears Address On Character
The Algona Street Men's Club met despite bad weather to hear a talk on character by Kooy School of Unity Buffalo speaker Mr. Carpenter. W. Z. Crawford and many others attended as the group discussed integrity and business life. The next meeting is planned for February with a tenor solo and refreshments to follow.
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Algona Street
Chareh
J. G. Terry Wathen
Mena Club
Une Algomle
Carpenter
Kooy
Buffalo
Adurcss
Mewling
Tole
Tole Lowing: W. Z. Crawford, Boyle d Johnson
F. Karree
F M. Simonson
T. J.”horesferd
Wt. Wagstaff
HW. ON. Taft
FB. OW
Lashes
Emerson Lake
Clarence Warstaff
S. Smith
J. G. Murray
B. RR. Jinks
Qa. W. Bryant
M. L. Ear
M. J. Trowery
Will Line
A. A. Dean
SW. Nortridge
FL Karmes
Talks on Home Patronage Address by Milwaukee Expert
The Retail Merchants chapter of this city will hold a major meeting Wednesday at eight o clock in the hall on Washington street. Officers for the coming year will be elected and C F L Grobmann of Milwaukee will lecture on Home Patronage. The talk promises a large turnout from members and local business men. Grobmann has studied the subject and will outline methods for cleaning up the catalogue trade from the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
C. FL Grotmann
Milwaukee
Grobmann
India
Statter Sworn In as Assistant to the Treasury
D. C. January 12. Ddne B. Glatter of Washington state takes the oath as assistant to the treasury succeeding Mr Keep who recently resigned. Glatter formerly served as secretary to Secretary Shaw.
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Associated Tree
Washington, D. C
B. Glatter
State of Washington
Sereury Shaw
Ofa
Treaoury
Keep
Jamaican Governor Faces Criticism Over Warship Withdrawal
Washington cables reveal Jamaica Governor Swettenham’s reply to British demands after American warships left Kingston. Reports note criticism at home and abroad, with Berlin and London papers weighing the incident and its impact on Britain United States relations.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Omnade Puhita
Taaidea
Elihu Tout
Washington
Ja- Mitek
Adimntialack
United States Navy
Cavernor
al Olor Awaluin Tordlan
Cavernor Swettenham
Jamaica
Davly
Kingston
Bildeh Rovernment
Tno
Jnan Swettenham
Setiines
Gayerian Saedenhiam
Trinidad
Durrthey Ibaser Reangee
Coweta
Trey Ine Gatland
Mumsien House
Berqlin
Berlin
Dan
Entephan
Yamaira
Agia Davis
S. N
Wingston
Swettenham
Germany
San Francisco
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Jon
Simalu
Whator Cullem
Minuis Lengixinture
Kansans
Higslun
Vinckenzie
Panama Railway
Mises Conpad
Charla Aidpeti
Mme
Willeots
Ehulia
Jalna Hinds Atul
Vollege
Margaret Mallard
Margaret Mr Hodey
Offerd
Fasteed
Fmbog
Highers
Doughbridge
Nenl
Eta Reid
Patel
Dkr
Alan
New York Central Railroad
Sede
Margaret Maillatrd
Paso Conrad Tine de
Confentien
Punishment
Fond du Lae
Prinslow
Banke
Rue Cane
Publics Mineral Lands
Fale
Government Weather Bureau
Heymann
Feo Steier
Adam
Floncer Drayman
Fighty
Tova
Statter
Cablegioam
Sbank
Wasnrg
Davia
Acttur
Biccu
Faibirs
Jar
Anijesty
Foreign Saffirs
Anjesty
Uys. Ragrate
Auvernee of
Samaria
Adoran Lavis
United States Squadron
Fean Waters
U Weird Grey
Reiad
Surtituhen
Atmerica
Puptie Opinied
Ale Urowted
Alexander Swettenhan
Dawenowhiel
Diracce
Gelome
Ayrrank
Sverstary Haldara
Root
Ayoka
Sener
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