28 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
Havana reports Jose Miguel Gomez sworn in as first president of the reestablished Cuban republic. Americans depart with Magoon and officials aboard ships after transfer of power. Crowds salute. fireworks and daylong celebrations mark a new era in Cuban independence.
The article describes a thin inauguration at the palace with President Gamer taking the oath to uphold the republic and defend the constitution. Chief Justice administers the war, and Gomes delivers a brief balcony address. Magoon’s commission ends and Washington issues the final decree transferring power. Vice President Zayas sworn in at a special Senate session as Cuba begins its new government amid party rifts and Liberal dominance.
Associated Press reports Valparaiso Chile January 28 that Chile and Peru have broken diplomatic relations. The recall of Senor J M Echenique the Chilean minister at Lima and Peru’s refusal to allow a monument tablet have revived old animosities from the 1879 war and Tacna and Arica. The Chilean squadron under Admiral Wilson is ordered north, though the dispute remains diplomatic and not yet threatening.
Springfield Illinois January 28 Associated Press says a joint session adjourned until Tuesday after one senatorial ballot. Hopkins nets a loss of one vote to 72 as Representative Lane of Chicago votes for Richard Yates and Yates rises to four votes. Other ballots unchanged.
Berlin January 23 former Venezuelan president Senor Castro says reports of a counter revolution and his aim to be the new liberator are false. He says true freedom becomes license and that he seeks peace and retirement after nine years in office. He will leave the private hospital Sunday and return to the Hotel Esplanda.
The talks in Port of Spain between US special envoy I W Buchanan and Venezuela over outstanding disputes reached a deadlock on key draft protocol points. President Gomez rejects submitting the New York and Bermuda Asphalt Co and Orinoco Corp claims to arbitration at this stage, saying the move would be unjust. Gomez aims to protect national honor while seeking a settlement, and Buchanan拒 insists on arbitration for several issues including the validity of mixed commission judgments and possible overreach by Commissioner Barge.
Witnesses described freight routing practices before ten years ago and noted interactions with rail lines. William C. Watson, attorney for Knowles Tyler Knowles, identified Mr. Herring as agent for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific and said he had called on an employee in Herring's office.
Oceanic Steam Navigation sues the TolvYu-Jlallan line Florida in federal court for 2 000 000 in damages to the steamship Republic and 600 000 for cargo and passenger effects after a collision off Nantucket. The libel accuses the Florida of reckless speed and poor lookout, claiming Republic faced a head on crash while trying to escape.
Patrick J. Kierann former Fidelity Funding president faced a bankruptcy hearing in New York as creditors sought possessions. He disclosed personal property across cities including 1460 000 in securities and bonds, with book records in a local vault. he had no existing bank accounts but held balances in various banks and trust companies through September.
In Pittsburgh a government case to dissolve the Harriman railway merger began with key witnesses from business and railroad circles testifying on rate conditions and competition between the Union and Southern Pacific. Testimony covered routing of freight through company offices and who commanded traffic decisions as the hearing proceeds.
Lima Peru Jan 2 The Peruvian congress convened in extraordinary session today and the arbitration treaty between the United States and Peru was submitted at once.
A Montana dispatch reports a sensational move by a congressman who introduced a resolution to force repayment of $12,000 drawn from the state treasury for salary and expenses while the attorney general, Galen, a brother-in-law of a senator, was under the constitutional age limit of thirty to take office. The plea seeks return of the misappropriated funds.
In Sacramento today Governor Gillett and President Roosevelt backed a joint effort. Speaker Stanton introduced a bill in the assembly to appropriate 30900 to collect data on the number and occupations of Japanese in California. A similar measure will be pushed in the senate, with the governor expected to support it.
Charlen Fe Nord, once a Kansas City real estate dealer, is jailed on a worthless check charge after an Omaha warrant. On return to Kansas City, Nord’s trunk contained hundreds of letters from women across the country. Nord claims he is innocent and says he has lived in Chicago with many correspondents.
Special to The Northwestern reports the Wisconsin legislative stalemate over Senator Stephenson. Madison observers note no majority vote yet in the joint convention, while various Assembly and Senate shifts hint at ongoing contest plans. The Legislature moves toward a committee fight over investigation scope as tensions rise.
United States Senator-elect Elihu Root spoke to a joint session of the senate and assembly in Albany. Spectators filled the gallery as he expressed gratitude for the chance to represent New York. He cautioned that career lawyers may not easily become effective legislators and acknowledged the high praise from friends in the state.
Charmie Prankhouser was convicted in federal court of a sensational Great Northern railway train robbery and sentenced to life in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. The ruling came in Mont Helene on January 2.
Shia Peru reports American party remain in Callao port past January 31 aboard the vessel under Admiral Juinburne. The ship will resume its voyage toward Mandabna bay via Panama upon completion of port duties.
Montreal Jan 24 The Camet Motor company lost forty automobiles in a fire that wiped out its factory and warehouse. The loss is put at 120900 dollars.
Washington reports that a concurrent resolution to count the electoral vote for president and vice president begins on February 10, 1904, passed yesterday. J Allan O'Laughlin of this city was confirmed by the senate as assistant secretary of state, took the oath, and assumed duties.
Fire broke out in the Sutra tunnel near Virginia City late last night in Reno, Nevada. All miners are reportedly safe. Details are not yet available.
Chicago police report a heavily agitated suspect named B A Greek, said to be deranged by thoughts of a youth’s murder. Amid courtroom drama, Tuffa Shashacim’s knife attack last August is cited as context as Hashagh, a Turk, stands trial for the homicide.
Three laborers were killed in a sewer collapse at South Head Indiana while performing maintenance. The incident occurred on January 28 as workers toiled below ground, with authorities investigating the cause and noting the dangerous conditions reported on site.
Madison Wis Jan 28 Senator Huda ball filed a statement saying Stephenson had been elected United States senator on Tuesday The second ballot produced 63 for Stephens on and 52 for Alaphenson with 143 members present in the legislature and 67 votes needed. Bills introduced covered county option uniform license fees and rail ownership while an investigation resolution sought a larger assembly committee and a March 1 report deadline.
An Associated Press report from Louisville on January 28 notes a Southern Railway passenger train derailed near Domt Wood, causing ten serious injuries and several minor ones, with no fatalities reported.
Reports from Ahvesinia quote the deposed King Menelik II in grave condition but deny confirmed death. Weather notes forecast rain or snow, warmer northeast Friday, with colder conditions and temperature readings across regions.
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