President Roosevelt urges immediate waterways and forest plan
A presidential message to Congress transmits the Inland Waterways Commission report. Roosevelt calls for rapid waterway development, power production, irrigation, and flood control, stressing bonded or direct funding, and warns against monopolies in power. He advocates strong forest protection, fire patrols, and public-lands management to sustain agriculture and national resources.
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United States
Oxtiona Conservation Commission
Seth Houses
Congress
Roosevelt
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Jay
U S
United States Department of Agriculture
Public Lands Commission
Cincinnati Felt Earthquake Shocks Early Morning
Associated Press report from Cincinnati January 22 describes several violent shocks felt in the city and suburbs around eight o clock. Initial belief pointed to dynamite blasts but an inquiry showed no blasting was being done that morning.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati O
Cincinnati
Leiter Under The Knife For Appendicitis
Joseph Laiter, noted in New York and Chicago business and social circles, underwent an appendectomy after an attempted wheat market scheme sparked accusations. The operation was successful and a full recovery was anticipated.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Laiter
New York
Peace with France Restored As Diplomatic Ties Reopen
President Gomez in Venezuela orders the return of excavators to French consuls and the Brazilian minister assumes charge of French interests. Diplomatic relations with France are restored and pending disputes are expected to be settled, with the French cable company anticipated to resume operations.
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Uy Associated Proes
Caracas
Jemstad
Curacao
Gomez
Venezuela
Senor Lorean
France
Aml
Expecta
Stand by Their Leaders at Mine Workers Convention
Associated Press reports Indianapolis mayor Charles A. Bookwalter urged harmony at the Dre ted Mine Workers convention. He dismissed factional rumors and predicted reconciliation by majority rule. He lauded John Mitchell as a heroic labor figure. The convention approved 24,500 for preliminary aid to Gompers Mitchell and Morrison in contempt cases.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles A. Bookwalter
Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Pook- Waller
T. T. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Milwauks Pioneering Publisher Andrew J Aikens Dies
Andrew J Aikens of Milwaukee Associated Press staff died today from a paralytic stroke after months of frailty. He was eighty on October 41, 1908 and had a sixty five year newspaper career in Milwaukee and beyond. Aikens originated patent insides and helped form a print unions network in major cities. He served as Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce secretary and joined the AP over forty years.
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Associated Press
Milwauks
Aikens
Wisconsin
Flo
Mr. Alkens
Moyemoz Wi
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Aik
Votes for two battleships in naval bill vote
Washington February 22 House vote 108 to 168 to sustain the committee provision for two battleships within the naval appropriation bill. The chamber also refused to strike five torpedo boat destroyers. Debate centered on naval estimates with two hours for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
House of Representatives
Finley
South Carolina
Barthold
Missouri
Congress
Heeluwel
Penothing
Burton
Ohio
Acquitted of Conspiracy in Milwaukee Cooperative Case
Milwaukee January 22 A Wisconsin Special from Manitowoc reports: after more than a dozen hours the jury acquitted J. C. Lehmkuhl and E. M. Carstens of conspiracy to defraud in a case filed by Adolph Wolf a Milwaukee stockholder of the failed cooperative. Wolf valued his stock at 125 and seeks to recover that amount. A motion for a new trial was made and an appeal will be taken.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Munitowoc
Cooperative’ Company
J. C. Lehmkuhl
E. M. Carstens
Adolph Wolf
Vere Alet
Wolf
Plaintif
Governor threatens troop action to stop race track gambling
Baton Rouge January 22 Associated Press reports Governor Sander may deploy state troops to halt gambling at Jefferson parish race tracks amid alleged violations of the Locka anti race law. Daily races persist despite prohibition and public concern rises over enforcement.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Sander
Jefferson Parish
Locka
Fire devastates Unity six stores burned in Marathon county
Wisconsin report says a blaze in Unity destroyed six principal stores with a loss of about 50000 dollars. The item also includes a Wisconsin school population figure for the year ending June 20, 1908 and related educational statistics from the Educational News Bulletin.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Fran Claire
Unity
Marathon County
Wisconsin Legislature to Probe Beedle Charges
Attorney General Gilbert ruled the Waite charges against Insurance Commissioner Beedle warranting legislative investigation. Governor Davidaan will send the opinion and charges to the legislature for a special session. Beedle welcomes a thorough, rigid inquiry into the insurance department.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Beecha
Madison, Wis
Gilbert
Mark W. Waite
Beedle
Wisconsin
Davidaan
Insurance” Department
Waite
Efe Snyg
Interstate Live Stock Company of
Washington
Rebel Priest Is Forgiven In Cleveland Quake Jan 22
After fifteen years of rebellion against Catholic Church authority Rev. Father Anton F Kolaszewski has returned to the fold and received absolution. Former pastor of St Stanislaus Church his parish was one of the largest in the city. He led a revolt, clashed with Bishop Horstmann, and organized an independent church, sparking a schism before being excommunicated by the pope.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Anton F. Kolaszewski
Kolaszewski
St Stenislaus Church
Larrest
Horstmann
Noted Men Testify in Panama Canal Grand Jury Probe
Washington and New York dispatches report the U S grand jury in Washington investigating the Panama Canal purchase adjourning after a brief recess. Secretary of State Elihu Root Senator Knox and A G Russell testified or observed, with Morgan Cromwell named as a future witness. Subpoenas in New York were set aside for The World and News at the federal grand jury.
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Washington, D. C
Jan. Pawhen
United States Grand Jury
Uwbel
Panama Canal
Ong O'elocle
William Nell Bon Cromwell
Rent
Knox
Pennsylvania
Russell
Btnte
Elihu Ront
Chilander C. Knox
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Charles W. Trussell
Department of Juatica
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Grand Jury
United States
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New York World
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District Attorney's
New York
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McLaughlin
Press Publishing Company
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Setelon
Ward
Supreme Court
Cagaingt
Witnesato
Steamship in Distress Near Point Arguello
A wireless message from Point Argullo station near Santa Barbara reports the steamship Rederick ashore near the point ten miles north of Santa Barbara. In tow of a tug, both vessels are in distress as heavy seas roll in.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Pacific Coast
Compan
Point Arguello
Rederick
Cruiser North Carolina Sails Taft Panama Arrival
The cruiser North Carolina arrived in Charleston South Carolina from Norfolk to carry President-elect Taft to Panama. Taft will reach Charleston the next morning from Augusta and depart Monday at 7 30 a m.
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Panama
Associated Press
Charleston
8. C
Taft
Norfolk
Augusta
Japanese Situation Clears Up at White House
Washington January 22 The Japanese situation cleared up rapidly and did not occupy much time at the White House today leaving officials to discuss other matters of state based on preliminary official statements and background.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Tribute Given Roosevelt At National License League Convention
The National Model License league convened in Louisville on January 22 with enthusiastic reception for Theodore Roosevelt’s name amid liberal abstracts of his addresses. Dr Nathan A Gole praised Roosevelt’s future stature, while Milwaukee Mayor David Rose was introduced by league president T OM Impere as ministers and other invitees debated participation, fearing misinterpretation.
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National Model License League
Louisville
Theodore Stoosevelt
Congress
Nathan A. ‘Gole
Peorin
Lealf
Roeosevelt
David Rose
Milwaukee
T. OM. Impere
League
Reid
Has to Have His Todd y at Carmack Trial
Nashville reports the Cooper Shdtpe murder trial paused as jurors faced stricter rulings for selection. One juror quipped about missing his morning toddy while Judge Hart insisted on lawfully fixed excuses. The court promised to ensure proper juror reliability and compliance in proceedings.
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Associated Presa
Nashville
Tenn
Taleamen
Cooper-Shdtpe
Edward W. Carmack
Werg
Ballin
Hart
Ing
Atx
J. M. Whiteworth
Jodo Dart
Dudge
Offner
Remington Blairs Receivership Filed in Chicago
Charles T. Price named receiver for Remington Blairs company as market decline and debt pressures threaten collapse. Assets estimated at 200000 with liabilities around 8400, with receivership seen as a shield against failure under current conditions.
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Associated Presa
Chigago
Charlea T. Price
Remington- Bhalss Company
Involvent
Ag Iteamsets
Bryan’s Daughter Sues for Divorce Then Withdraws
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, daughter of William J. Bryan, filed for divorce from William H. Leavitt at Pheola Nebraska on January 22. The petition was immediately withdrawn. Attorney J. B. Allen, brother-in-law of Bryan, represented the plaintiff. The case reflects a pending personal matter involving the Bryan family.
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Associated Press
Pheola
Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William J. Bryan
Willem H. Leavitt
Allen
Mr. Bryan
Leavitt
Chicago Police Ties Horror to Local Worker Motive
Acting Chief Schuettler attributed Wednesday’s ori horror to a negro workingman in testimony today. The man, described as the torched intruder, was said to have carried a torch and entered a crib just before the incident, according to investigators.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Schuettler
Generosity Touches Pope In Earthquake Relief Effort
Rome reports Archbishop Ireland delivered 25,000 to the pope from the American Roman committee via Ambassador Coriscom for relief in quake districts. The Vatican welcomed the funds and praised American generosity as distressing time prompts aid.
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Associated Press
Rome
Ireland
Vatican
Clare
Eathquake
YJ Buu
Ines
Coriscom
Merry del Via
Agierican Roman Committee
United States
Locating the American Consulate After Messina Quake
Washington reports Stuart K. Lupton vice consul in Messina used a battered teapot, property of Mrs. Cheney, to fix the American consulate location after the earthquake. He waded through wreckage and mud to search for the spot, noting ruin and debris near the presumed site.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C
Chenes
Cheney
Bribery Scandal Developments Staged in Pittsburg
Pittsburg June 22 developments loom this afternoon in the municipal bribery scandal as the grand jury sits in session. Attorneys for Councilmen Brand Klein and Ferguson, among the accused, seek early trials while rumors of many more arrests swirl amid the looming primary election.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Tomight
Aosalon
I 1S
Councilani
Robb
Marron
Brand, Klein and Ferguson
Batne
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Wisconsin Will Fight Michigan Laborat at University
Wisconsin congressional delegates plan to block Michigan efforts to place the federal forest service laboratory at the University of Michigan. Representative James J. Davidson urges Wisconsin officials to meet with Forest Service chief Griffin Pinechot in Washington around February first to discuss the plan and its impact on the University of Wisconsin.
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Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Michigatn
Federal Forest Service
University of Michigan
James J. Davidson Fae
Vian Hise
University of Wisconsin
Effeet
Washington
Griffiid Pinechot
Beryl
Maxleo
Madison
Davidson
Forest Service
Stevens
Railway Company Mulcted in Track Crossing Suit
A jury in Milwaukee Wisconsin returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a railway crossing injury case. Mike Ruwoga receives 2000 dollars, Mary Kawaja gets the remainder of the 5000 earlier awarded, with disputes over prior verdicts and a remanded trial at Minnesota.
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Wis
Wistan- Rid
Mike Ruwoga
Mary Kuwajawa
Chicago
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Tms
Pesbury
Sooo
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Governor Taskell comments on Indian Territory lot controversy
Muskogee Ok Jan 22 Gov Charles N Taskell issues a statement detailing his ties to the Indian Territory town lot dispute slated for federal grand jury scrutiny next week He says Hearst agents have been pressing for his indictment and that the editor William R Hearst has been driving the effort
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Charles N Taskell
Indian Territory
Agenta
William R. Hearst
New York
New Russian Loan Oversubscribed in London
London January 2 the new Russian loan has been oversubscribed many times and is already selling at a premium of two per cent against par. The issue draws strong demand from investors seeking Russia related securities amid cautious market sentiment.
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Associated Press
London
160 Men Die in Witwatersrand Mine Flood
Reports from Johannesburg indicate 160 miners perished as Knight's dam burst, flooding the Witwatersrand mine and surrounding Elsburg area. Thirteen residents of Emhurst drowned. many houses swept away amid heavy rains and rising floodwaters across California also reported, isolating Sacramento and inundating Stockton. Measured storm damage noted in Morocco with several villages overwhelmed and casualties feared.
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California
Stacketon
Sacramento
Associated Press
Johannesburg
South Africa
Witwatersran
Stockton
Sacramento River
Angels
Teula
Morocco
Ahmara
Negro Ba
Ceuta
Tetuan
Illinois Deadlock Shrinks Hope for Hopkins Return to Senate
Reports from Chicago indicate a conference to resolve the stalemate over Senator A J Hopkins. The last ballot showed Hopkins with eighty three votes, far short of the majority. Governor Deneen plans no trip to Chicago and remains out of the race as parties forecast the deadlock may persist Tuesday.
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A. J. Hopkins
Washington
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Deneen
Jopkina
Eis
Foss
Browne
Shurtleff
Deneen Ag
LEGAL GIANTS D BATTLE IN MISSOURI RATE CASES
Gov Albert Sandler led state counsel in Missouri rate cases as railroad lawyers argued. Judge C M Spencer of St Joseph read the record for the railways, while Gov Varley urged that proposed increases were reasonable and would meet law if railways stopped discrimination. Spencer said the laws appeared to be political and not based on public necessity.
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Kansas City
Cgov
Herebert Sandler
Missouri
C. M. Spencer
St. Joseph, Co
Gener
Chicago, Wahington & Quincey Road
Overnor Varley
Spenaker
Milwaukee man found guilty of manslaughter in fourth degree
Matt Kramer of Superior was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree for the killing of Eric Young at a lumber camp. He received a one year sentence with five months already served and admitted the killing but contended it was accidental.
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Matt Kramer
Eric Young
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Kiling Young
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