Van Schaick 15 Guilty in Slocum Fire Negligence
Captain William H B Van Schaick found guilty of criminal negligence for failing to conduct fire drills aboard the steamer General Slocum during the 1904 disaster. He received a ten year federal imprisonment with bail set at 10000 dollars and time granted for an appeal. Two related counts on life preservers were not resolved.
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New York
Slocum
Associated Press
William HB. van Schaick
General Slocum
Thomas
United States District Court
Captain van Schaick
Eight Hour Waiver Passed for Panama Canal Labor
The U S House voted 120 to 108 to waive the eight hour law for alien labor on the Panama canal as part of the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Nineteen Republicans opposed. one Democrat Mr De Armond voted for it. The chamber then cleared 262 private pension bills in one hour and adjourned at 2 03.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Panama Canal
DeArmond
Allen
New Jersey
Bennett
Kentucky
Brooks
Colorado
Campbell
Kansas
Cooper
Wisconsin
Dale
Dickinson
Alnois
Edwards
Goebel
Green
Hogg
McCall
McGavin
McLachlan
Michalek
Bodenberg
Smith
Pennsylvania
Stafford
Townsend
Mr.Mann
Canal Face Decided as Lock Canal Favored
The Isthmian Canal Commission met and tentatively favors a lock canal with an eighty five foot level, aligning with the minority of consulting engineers. The commission’s conclusion will be sent to the president via Secretary Taft with his possible remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Isthmian Canal Commission
Board of Consulting Engineers
Commission
Taft
Fire Threatens Hospital Near East River Oil Plant
A three story Totla Pergmont & Co oil and candice factory on Water Street near the East River caught fire, threatening Gouverneur hospital and surrounding tenements. Firemen fought to prevent spread as the factory and adjacent three story building burned, with 99 patients at Gouverneur hospital prepared for evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Totla, Pergmont & Co
Water Street
East River
East Side
Gouverneur Hospital
Burns Handicap in San Francisco Looks for New Track Records
The Burns Handicap races in Oakland and San Francisco loom as a major event this year with expectations of a late mile and a quarter record. Ri]ba and Runart figures are cited as potential record setters amid a strong track showing yesterday and anticipated today.
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San Francisco
Cal
América
New York
Oakland Trust
Burns
Runart
Gauntlet
Lizella
Eddie Jones
Tanforan
Mann Acquitted of Charge in Naval Case
Midshipman Renard A Mann, a presidential appointee of the first class, is acquitted of the charge of fraud and restored to duty. The Associated Press reports the decision, with Mann cleared and returned to service.
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Associated
Prem.y
Renard A Mann
Discovery Of A New Comet By Dr William St Brooks
Geneva January 27 Dr William St Brooks director of Smith Observatory and professor of astronomy at Hobert College reports the discovery of a new comet in the northeastern sky Its position is right ascension 16h 19m 30s declination north 47° 10 and it moves moderately toward the northwest This marks the first epinet of the year and the first sighting by Professor Brooks.
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Associated Press
Geneva
William St. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Hobert College
Broks
Racing at Ormond Highlights Record Speeds in Two-Mold Events
At Ormond Fila and Associated Dress report two mile per minute class races for the Minneapolis trophy and a 100 mile event. Marlatt and Chevrolet led the two mile pace attempts with Clifford Earp and Cedrino entering the 100 mile race. Marion, driving for F E Stanley, ran two miles in 28 seconds 15/100 with a speed of 1277.6 miles per hour. Vaughn won the ten mile middleweight title with Cedrino second.
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Ormond
Fila
Minneapolis
Marlatt
Chevrolet
Mariott
Clifford Earp
Cedrino
Marion
F. E. Stanley
Vaughn
Vaughan
Flennery
Miners Deny Demand in Indianapolis Conference
A joint meeting at Tomlinson hall in Indianapolis with 990 miners and operators failed to adopt the miners demand for seven cent differential between pick and machine mining. The scale issue was referred to the joint scale committee as the session adjourned, with further talks planned for Tuesday.
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Indianapolis
Associated Press
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
Lewis
Mitchell
KF. Ti. Robbins
Robbing
Southwestern
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Masonic Hall
Steel girders fall crush worker in New Altman building
Nine tons of steel girders broke from the seventh floor of the New Altman building on Fifth Avenue when a hoist cable snapped. The falling girders killed one workman, Edward Steinman, and seriously injured five others. The derrick had been hoisting the girders to the upper floors when the cable broke.
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Associated Press
New York
New
Altman
Fifth Avenue
Edward Steinman
Queen Dowager Leaves Madrid as Royal Match Dims
The queen dowager departed Madrid for San Sebastian with high court officials. Marquis de La Min, the chief equerry, will travel to London to press King Alfonso's proposal for the Spanish king to wed Princess Ena of Battenberg. Alfonso plans to return Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Madrid
San Sebastian
Marquis de la Min
London
Alfonso
Edward
Ena
Battenberg
Packers case talks on agreement remain possible
The East District Attorney stated the packers have not reached an agreement today on the facts. Morrison said he submitted a draft plea to the attorneys and warned there would be no agreement if they disagreed. Both sides concede a remote but possible path to an agreement exists.
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Attorners
Attorner
Morrison
Attormmere
Police Officer Dies After Alleged Immorality Scandal
Associated Press reports an officer, Jean A. Scolard, who fatally shot Rimsaeff instead of facing charges, died last night after dictating a statement claiming false reports about him and Sim. The account notes he said he was ended by lies spread against him.
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St. Tenis
Jean A. Scolard
Rimsaeff
Sim
Tucker Sentenced to Death for Mabel Page Murder
Cambridge January 27 Charles L. Tucker convicted of murdering Mabel Page of Weston is sentenced to death to be carried out during the week of June 14. Tucker declares his innocence and asks the court to consider his claim.
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Allocated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Tucker
Rebuff as Venezuela crisis prompts diplomatic note
Twenty five diplomats delivered a joint note to Caracas rejecting Venezuela's claim that former French chargé d affaires M Taigny had lost his official status and was merely a citizen. The note's text was shared with respective capitals as a French steamer gained shore communication privileges.
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Associated Press
Caracas
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Trinidad
M. Taigny
Hne
la Guayta
London
Dominion
Halifax
S. S
Taigny
Washington
Paris
Willemstad
Caracao
Junserand
France
Foreign Office
Venezuelan
Frozen Then Burned In Woods Fatal Injury
Van Meluch twenty eight died in St Luke's hospital after days lost in a blizzard near Virginia Minnesota. He walked to the woods to seek shelter but froze both feet and later burned them when he rolled toward a warming fire. He died the next morning in agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Virginia
Minn
Uils Place
van Meluch
St. Luke's Hospital
Meluch
Perjury Arrest Awaited After Collier’s Case
An arrest warrant was issued in New York following a conference among Robert J. Collier publisher of Collier's Weekly James W. Osborne and Acting U S Attorney Nott. The warrant targeted a person who testified in the Hapgood trial on perjury charges and an arrest was expected after a conference.
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Br Associated Prem New York
Robert J. Collier
Collier's Weekly
Jame W. Osborne
Cognee
Tasiriet Autormey Nott
Hapcocd
Prominent Rhode Island Attorney Dies in Providence
Phy Aeenclated Precey Providence, R. I. January 2, 192? Davia and Baker, twice Democratic governor candidates, prominent attorney dies. In Constantinople January 27 Narathe Gety Pasha dies. He was the last surviving Ottoman plenipotentiary to the congress.
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Phy
Precey Providence
Davia & Baker
Constantinople
Constantivesi
Narathe
Gety Pasha
Ottman
cengTeas
Oshkosh Bridge Tracks Case Delayed by Mutual Consent
In Oshkosh circuit court this morning injunction actions by the city against Winnebago Traction and by the Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Co. against Winnebago Traction were continued until next Saturday by mutual consent. Several divorces proceeded with settlements and alimony, including Anna Herziger versus John Hersiger and Libbina Johnson versus John Johnson.
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City of
Oshkosh
Winnebago Traction Company
Eastern Wisconsin Railway & Light Co
Main Street
Frank Laat
George T. Arnold
Anna Margaret Herziger
John Hersiger
Anna M. Jaegerson
Neenah
Libbina Johnson
John Johnson
Willamson & Libbey Co
Tivo
Margaret Lang
Thomas ‘Lang
Kevi Ttt
Lang
Derick “Fischer
Wisconsin Cent
Ratiad Company
Plaintif
Frederick Fischer
Fischer
H. G. L. Paul
Warren A. Hilton
Fred Miller Brewing Company
Orier
Milnt & Holister
Theaters feature in today’s Bee page
The Bee’s page lists theater related items and portraits, including mentions of performances, an commencement wish, and commentary. It notes artists and figures like Greenwood and Nemah Eagle, with references to portraits and stage acts.
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Prrison
Nemah
Mavarer
Portratta
Krapp
Algowe
Germany in Algeciras conference far from decided
Berlin reports growing confidence that the Algeciras conference may last six months or more with progress on Moroccan revenues. Hard questions remain and a slower pace or deadlock could occur as negotiators seek tax reforms and curbs on foreign protected status.
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Associated Drews
Berlin
Germany
Algericas
Foreign Office
Algeciras
Spain
Plent
Fez
Live Grasshopper Found At Residence
Henry J. Lentner reports finding a live grasshopper on a snow bank by his residence at 128 High Street. Initial impression suggested a cricket but features matched a grasshopper with powerful hind legs and jumping ability. The insect was kept for examination by neighbors awaiting spring hatching as eggs, with larvae expected to mature around July or August.
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Henry J. Lentner
Zentner
Myr
Zentoer
Unclear OCR Note Sparks Albany Safety Debate
A damaged snippet from an Albany report references an unsafe staircase case tied to a named individual in New York. Details are fragmentary but indicate a ground investigation or ruling about alleged unwatchful neglect and safety concerns.
Neighbors Object to Street Racing on Algoma Street
Residents west of the district school complain about Osh- Kesh Horvemen racing ponies on Algoma Street during informal internal races. Mayor Hondered says horsemen may use any residence street as a race course if residents do not object.
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Ayor Banderth
Alguina Street
Diet Ward School
Algoma Street
Railway Buys Land near High Street in Oshkosh
The Wisconsin Central Railroad bought Elmer Leach’s High Street property, previously owned by J. E. Law, with private consideration. The existing livery stable building may be moved or torn down to improve track visibility around the Curve and reduce crossing dangers. Possible future depot site speculation remains unconfirmed.
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Elmer Leach
Oshkosh Logging Tour Company
High Street
J. EB. Law
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Consideration Private
W White
Dann
Union Depot
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Wisconsin Central Road
Leach
Trailway
Normal team tops Ripon in close college basketball clash
Oshkosh Normal defeats Ripon 29 to 23 in a hard fought Friday night game. Fouls dominated by umpire Thomas, while Oshkosh displays superior teamwork and repeated field goals to secure the win.
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Ripon College
Oshkosh Normal
Ripon
Normsis
Thomas
Oshkosh
Atea
Htipon
Whitcomy
Halaey
Keefe
Moody
Trlpon
University of Wisconsin
Lawrence
Whitcomb
Halsey
Fordwards
Buckley
Allen
Farmer pleads guilty to assault in municipal court
In municipal court this morning Phe Hx DeCamer a farmer from the Beardmore place in Viniand pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a fine of 3 dollars plus costs. Complainant Henry Buttmann of Buttmann Brothers meat market at 370 Main Street testified the assault occurred on January 20.
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Phe- Hx DeCamer
Beardmore Place
Viniand
Henry Buttmann
Buttmann Brothers
Main Street
Asault
Decaster
Buttmann
Hultmann
Batumaon
Batiman
Twaster
Epeer
Vanishing Army Feeds Pension Decline Report
Pension Commissioner Warfield reveals a rapid drop in World War II veteran pensioners. He notes 613 224 beneficiaries as of December 31 and that the six months show a continued decline in the veteran rolls.
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P- Aersuster Pressey Washergton
Wartint
Fatal Hotel Fire Claims Three Lives in Lowell
Three people die and several are injured after a midnight blaze at the Richardson hotel in Lowell Massachusetts. Firefighters lacked enough aerial ladders, trapping guests on upper floors and prompting dramatic rescues from windows.
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Notse—Severnl
Suven Mans
Associated Pres
Lowell
Mass
Richardson
Anthony
Hedford
Thomas T. Hobur
H. G. Harding
Romerville
Masa
Christine Nelson
Boston
Missa Josephine Kenneston
Wranhlin
N. H
New Bedford
Dickey
Portland
Maine
John F. Balch
New York
Andrew Lynch
John Fiutchinson
Ira Allen
Remainer
Perl
A. S. Anthony
Bedford
Stadmueller Death Report From Local Vessel Incident
Paul Stadmueller died in a boating mishap near Alotronbie on a morning patrol. The report notes surviving relatives and mentions a likely funeral service and official inquiries by local authorities.
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Candle Factory
Mann
Brooks Laertes Shawner
Warriott
Valencia
Pacific Ocean
Wrek
Delycia
Nan
Rhode Island
Divercen
Morocco
New Yorks
Ace Ates
Albany
N.Y
Dan
Plain Age
New Yorkes
Alxonm Street
Inconsin Central
Law Stable
Paul Stadtmueller
Paul Stadtecin
Max
Asiler
Tie Boat
Alotronbie
Recina Stadt
Frank
Ajeo
Herrea
Viesmmann Co
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