Financiers Fearful of Revelations Say Morgan Aims at Asylum
Joseph Hobb, alleged wreck of the Northern bank, before Federal Commissioner Alexander in New York accuses J. P. Morgan and other financiers of trying to rail him to an asylum to suppress his claims of frantic finance. He links Carnegie Trust troubles to Morgan and asserts Carnegie officials tipped off inspectors to hide illegal transactions. He calls for state banking records and Carnegie Trust proofs to reveal the truth and expose pressure on banks to fail for big interests.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Joseph Hobb
Northern Bank
Alexander
Robin
Funda
Carnegie Trust Company
Morgan
State Banking Department
Carnegie Trust Comuiiny
Carnegie
Chinese gamblers seized in Chinatown raid raid
Vancouver police raided a Chinatown joint trapping sixty nine Chinese gamblers. Officials seized gambling paraphernalia and 1726 dollars in cash. Entry passed through a secret passage protected by guard dogs and a pressure button lock.
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Vancouver
Cishng
Joint
Chinatown
David Ghaatam Phillips May Survive Wounds
New York date January 24 doctors said David Graham Phillips would likely recover after being shot yesterday by Clyde Goldenborough a Harvard graduate The main danger is pneumonia Phillips did not know Goldenborough and no motive for the assault had been found yet
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New York
David Graham Phillips
Clyde Goldenborough
Harvard
Phllips
Goldsborough
Porter Charlton Extradition to Italy Faces Court Ruling
Port er Charlton may be sent to Italy to stand trial for wife murder unless the United States Supreme Court reverses a federal court ruling. Charl ton's father said an appeal would be filed after Judge Reelstab dismissed the habeas corpus plea to block extradition.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Supreme Court
Porter Charlton Willl
Italy
Charlton
Reelstab
National skating championships open at Baranac Lake
Nearly all top speed skaters are gathered at Baranac Lake for the national championships spanning three days. The Lamy brothers compete in several events. After Baranac, skaters proceed to Montreal for the international outdoor championships linked to the Ice Palace celebration.
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Baranac Lake
Tce
Lamy Brothers
Montreal
Georgiana to Dance at Waldorf Tonight
Georgiana to Dance agency hosts a reception and dance in New York City tonight at the Waldorf for the Georgia society of the City of New York.
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New York
the Waldorf
The
Georgia Society of the
City of
Campaign Against Bogus Medical Institutes Inaugurated
Federal government launches a campaign targeting bogus medical concerns. Post Office Inspector Dickson raids the Collings New York Medical Institute and the Lithuanian Institute, with 76 more locations slated for raids. Authorities allege millions are earned annually via false pretenses.
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New York
N. Y
Post Office
Dickson
Collings New York Medical Institute
Lithunian Institute
Farmer Orator Looks a Winner in Tight Senate Race
James Smith Jr withdrew from the senatorial race this afternoon, ensuring the election tomorrow of James Martine after a single vote changed the outcome. Smith, once chairman of the Democratic state committee, aided Wilson's bid, but Wilson backed Martine who was elected to the Senate at the district primary.
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Trenton
N. 2
James Smith, Jr
James Martine
Smith
Wilson
Martine
Senate
Martine Seen As Likely Next U S Senator From New Jersey
Jamez B. Martine, termed the former orator of Plainfield, appears set to become the Democratic U S senator from New Jersey to replace John Kean. The joint legislature vote and Wilsons strong backing favor Martine, while a possible deadlock could elevate Col George Harvey as a dark horse, though he faces opposition over ties to traction interests and J P Morgan.
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Trenton
N. J
Jamez B. Martine
Plainfield
United States
New Jersey
John Kean
James Smith
Martine
Woodrow Wilson
Col
George Harvey
Harper's Weekly
The
North American Review
Col. Warvey
New Jersey Traction Interests
Financial House
J. P. Morgan & Company
Senator Clark Reelected for Fourth Term in Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming January 24 Senator Clark won reelection for a fourth term with Hendricks as his opponent. Clark secured the majority in a tight contest as voters returned him to the Senate seat.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Clark
Hendricks
Post Office Bill Passes House With Steel Cars
The House approved the post office appropriation bill totaling $260 million with an amendment for steel mail cars and a salary increase for mail carriers from 700 to 1000 dollars. The steel cars are sought after to reduce deaths in wrecks and improve railway mail service.
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Washington By
House
Post Office
Tariff Commission Bill Reported Favorably by Ways and Means
Washington January 24. The house ways and means committee reported favorably a tariff commission bill similar to the Longworth measure. It provides for a five member commission appointed by the president for six year terms. The proposed law grants the commission nearly plenary powers.
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Por Tariff Commission
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Governor West urges tariff revision by schedule
Salem Oregon January 24 Governor West calls for revision of the Aldrich tariff schedule by schedule and says Congress should convene a special session to devote full attention to tariff issues.
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West
Salem
Ore
Congress
Famous skipper dies suddenly today in Southampton
Captain Charles Barry, famed skipper who defended the American Cup with the yachts Columbia and Reliance against Sir Thomas Lipton’s English challengers, dies suddenly in Southampton today of heart disease.
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Southhampton
Charles Barry
Columbia
England
Thomas Lipton
Centenary of Henry Barnard Birth Noted in Hartford
Hartford marks the centennial birthday of Henry Barnard born in the city. He was the first U.S. commissioner of education and died here on July 6, 1900, his birthplace and lasting impact noted this day.
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Hartford
Conn
Henry Barnard
United States Commissioner of Education
Japanese Socialists Hanged After Star Chamber Trial
Donjire Kotoku and ten other Japanese socialists, including his mistress Suga Kanno, were hanged after star chamber sessions convicting them of plotting against the Mikado. The executions began at dawn and ended by afternoon, with the condemned displaying calm resolve and declaring willingness to die for liberty.
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Japan
Donjire Kotoku
Suga Kanno
Kotoku
Sugo Kanto
Oregon Governor seeks 65000 acres for school fund
Salem Oregon January 24 Governor West urges immediate approval of Indiana selections and 65000 acres to fund the common school system The plan would boost the school fund by about 500000 and increase annual interest by roughly 40000 He also proposes allotting future land to the Agricultural College University or Conservation Commission for permanent use and to hire T A Rinehart as state land agent to appraise all state mortgage loans for a firm reliable basis for the fund
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Salem
Ore
Palley
Orxswall Weet
Washington
Oreen
Oregon
United States
Wert
T. A. Rinehart
West
Rinehart
Ruef Decision Strengthens Recall Movement in Barramento
The California Supreme Court granted Abe Ruef a rehearing, a ruling seen as bolstering supporters of initiative, referendum, and recall. Senator Gates said the decision stiffened the resolve to keep the recall clause for judges in the measure, despite Ruef’s past bribery confession in San Francisco.
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Barramento
Calif
State Supreme Court
Abe Ruef
Gates
Ruef
Jrom
San Francisco
Boosting for Good Roads in Oregon Legislature
Three hundred good roads boosters from Portland and nearby towns urged the Oregon legislature to advance infrastructure bills. Senator Miller proposed a committee of the whole to hear Judge Webster's explanations as supporters and several opponents debated methods.
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Salemore
Portland
Miller
Linn County
Senate
Webster
Slayers of Ketchell to Prison for Life
Marshfiell Mo January 24 Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith were convicted of murdering Stanley Ketchell and sentenced to life imprisonment. They claimed self defense alleging Ketchell attacked the woman while she was intoxicated on the Dickerson ranch.
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Marshfiell, Mo
Walter Dipley
Goldie Smith
Stanley Ketchell
Ketchell
Stone
Dickerson
Dipley
Des Moines Convention Opens For Prohibition Debate
Des Moines opens a session of the State Amendment association with temperance speakers of national note scheduled to address participants today and tomorrow. The group aims to urge the legislature to submit the prohibition amendment to a statewide vote. Anti-saloon advocates hope the meeting stirs strong public support for renewed saloon restrictions.
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Des Moines
State Amendment Association
State boards join for joint agricultural convention in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Pamtners reports a joint meeting of the State Board of Agriculture with the Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders' Association the State Dairy Union and the State Horticultural Association opens in Harrisburg. A big corn show with liberal prizes is a feature of the convention.
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Pennsylvania Pamtners
Harrisburg
State Board of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders’ Association
State Dairy Union
State Horticultural Association
Schenk Acquittal Plea Amid Testimony Of Nurse
In Wheeling on January 24 Mrs. Schenk cried as attorney Frank O'Brien urged acquittal on a murder charge. He attacked detective nurse Mrs. Klein for infiltrating Mrs. Schenk’s confidences and setting traps while labeling Klein an abominable spy.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Official travels brief for O W R N helper
A Wrickley assistant superintendent of the O W R N traveled from La Grande to the west end of the county after visiting headquarters yesterday and departing on the local this morning.
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A. Wrickley
la Grande
Boy Murders Father and Wounds Sister in North Bend
John Drost 22 admits shooting his father Peter Drost 55 in North Bend Washington after a long family feud. He also wounded Phoebe Drost 19 who intervened. He says he shot the sister accidentally as she tried to aid their dying father. He is jailed in Seattle awaiting further actions.
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North Bend
Wash
Peter Drost
Phoebe Drost
John Drost
Drost
Seattle
Sister
Salem Lawyers Oppose Bill Allowing Notary Service of Summons
In Salem Jan 23 revision of laws committee hears adverse views on a Peterson bill allowing any person to serve a summons after affidavit before a notary public. Critics warn of abuses where an unscrupulous actor could trigger defaults and seize goods, while Peterson argues the measure aids sparsely settled counties.
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Salem
Peterson
Umatilla
Portland
Notary
Supreme Court of Town
Revision of Laws Committee
Dog stops assault on girl near West Railroad Street
A 12 year old girl delivering laundry near West Railroad Street escaped a brutal attack when her guard dog arrived and forced the assailant to flee. Night Officer Shear and Sheriff Taylor pursued but the robber led them on a lengthy escape. Authorities caution about dangers in the railroad yards after dark.
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M. Manker
West Railroad Street
Shear
Taylor
Stedman Estate book sale rounds out 1114 lots
In New York on January 24 the dispersal of the late Edward Clarence Stedman’s vast book collection concludes today and tomorrow. The sale features 1114 lots with rarities and lively bidding expected. Next week the estate’s paintings and art objects will be auctioned.
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Stedman
New York
Edward Clarence Stedman
Progressive League Aims At Closer Citizen Involvement
Washington January 24. Leaders of the national progressive republican league deny it seeks Taft support or a 1912 third party. Bristow says its aim is to push progressive legislation with direct accountability to the people while Norris distinguishes it as a republican organization focused on methods of applying legislation and giving voters a chance to accept or reject propositions.
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Taft
Bristow
Dixon
Washington, D. C
National Progressive Republican League
Iristow
Kansas
Montana
Norris
Nebraska
League
Washington
Jan
Rival Exposition Cities to Present Claims
Washington. Senate committee on Industrial Expositions grants hearings to New Orleans and San Francisco on Thursday and Friday to present claims for the Panama exposition. New Orleans likely to be heard Thursday.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On
Tobacco Importers Swindle Government Exposed
New York January 24 Federal authorities opened a nationwide probe into tobacco importers after an alleged discrepancy in Cuba based wrapper and filler statistics. Officials say the scheme may have deprived the government of about five million dollars annually for five years.
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New York
Cuba
Fast mail trains halted by snowslides east of Cascades
Snowslides block several Great Northern fast mail trains east of the Cascades delaying cars 16 to 36 hours. Western Rockies report similar blockages per eastern advisories.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Casraile Mountains
Rockies
Reception for Justices at the White House
President Taft and Mrs. Taft host the annual judicial reception at the White House drawing the Supreme Court district court justices and diplomats from justice and state departments. The event highlights new Supreme Court members and a upcoming chief justice seat, with a note of somber significance. The dinner follows on Tuesday night with invited officials and diplomats in attendance.
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Washington
Taft
White House
United States Supreme Court
Departments of Justice and State
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Bench
Custom Cutters Convene in St Louis Convention
More than 50 delegates gathered in St Louis for the International Cutters Association of America annual convention. The four day session will be hosted by local cutters with support from traveling men and commercial interests.
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Custom Cutters
St. Louis
International Custom Cutters’ Association of America
United States
Canada
Microphone used to locate underground springs and streams
A microphone that magnifies sound now helps locate underground springs and streams. When applied to the ground the operator hears the rumbling of underground water currents where such exists.
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David Ghaatam Phillips
Porter Charlton
Tim
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Tariff Commission
Sugtalis
Tokio
Star Chiaunder
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Ital City
Werstel
May
Dimick
t'Ren
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Slayers OF
Mike
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Girl
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