Senate Debate Over Army Critics of Philippine Policy
In Washington on January 28 the senate heatedly debated whether army officers may critique Philippine policy. remarks by officers from Manila drew sharp rebukes while senators questioned suppression of information and the Philippine commission’s reach. Dubois urged Wheaton reprimand. Tillman and Money clashed with varying views on policy and censorship.
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West Point
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Schurman
Boston
Teller
Lodge
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Congress
Wheaton
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Tillman
Money
Boers Press for Peace Talks Amid South Africa War
Press reports from London and Indianapolis detail Boer delegates seeking Dutch mediation for peace in South Africa while British inquiries test their formal powers. In the U S the United Mine Workers push a new levy to fund strikes, and Mitchell faces intra union clashes over charges and conduct at the convention.
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Hollandia
South Africa
Europe
Father Sues Son Over Six Year Detention at Asylum
In Cass county circuit court Michael Kennedy sues his son Richard Kennedy for 3100 damages alleging unwarranted detention at St Josephs retreat Dearborn for six years. He claims chronic choking by keepers and permanent injuries including loss of speech and use of a hand. He says he was kidnapped and taken to the asylum without a court order declaring insanity.
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Niles, Mich
Mihael Kennedy
Richard Kennedy
Cass County
Michael Kennedy
St. Josephs
Dear
Isosnex
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Cold Wave Passes Through Chicago Jan 25
Severe weather continues with daylight readings at 4 below zero and zero to 4 below in the northwest. Forecasts call for further moderation and no new cold wave. Debates over self government and Philippine independence mix with weather notes as senators discuss constitutional rights and territorial claims.
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Chicago
Miners Clash Over Missouri Pact at Convention
Mitchell and Mooney clash over charges as the Missouri district holds a special session to review Mooney’s expulsion from the national convention. Mitchell recalls Kansas City dispute and alleges Mooney consulted with Struble. Mooney cites local support and demands fair treatment before district votes on charges.
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Mooney
Dees
Kansas City
Missour
James Moon
James Struble
Missouri
Minnesota Sues to Block Northern Securities Merger
The Minnesota case against the Northern Securities Company argued before the U S Supreme Court over jurisdiction for preventing the Great Northern and Northern Pacific merger via a holding company. After the hearing, the court took the case under advisement noting service issues limit where proceedings could be brought. Attorney General Douglas urged recognition of Minnesota’s right to the merits.
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Minnesota
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
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New Jersey
Nerve saves life in elevator shaft accident
Frederick and David Thomas, workers from Ashland Avenue, saved by a steel wrench when an elevator cage descended with them inside the shaft at Oppenheimer company store on Forty seventh Street. One brother was crushed. the other survived by using the wrench to block the fall.
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Twen
Oppenheimer Company
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David Thomas
S44
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Oppe Beimer Camm
Charles Wease
Wease
Bryan Refuses Kiss at Wa gon School Visit
Teachers from the ward public school asked William Jennings Bryan to kiss him during a Monday visit. Bryan read the note as he entered the building and stated his wife reads the papers, so he could not comply.
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and Ward Public School
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Schley Leaves Chicago for Louisville After Visit
Chicago dispatch reports Admiral Schley left Chicago for Louisville today after a three days visit. In New Albany Indiana a violent incident left Sy Shutters seriously injured after slashing and stabbing. Andrew Wilson was fatally struck by a Southern railway train while fleeing after the confrontation. Shutters escaped to his home as Wilson headed away.
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Sy Shutters
Andrew Wilson
Southern Railway
Shutters
Wilson
Teamsters Renew War on Downes Demand Coal Transport
Chicago January 28 coal teamsters renew demands against downes and decide members will not cart coal to buildings where gas is used during the swimmer months. A hundred drivers stopped work.
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Chicago
Nes
Coal Teamn
Death of W. J. Nevin
W G Nevin general manager of the Southern California San Joaquin Valley and Santa Fe systems died suddenly Sunday night in Los Angeles California on January 22 after a brief illness or incident.
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Cal
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Southern California
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Fe Fic
Immortal Soul Debate Sparks Presbyterian Commentary
Chicago reports show the city clergy and Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst clash over immortality of the soul. Parkhurst argues the soul may die, citing Job and biblical phrases, while Chicago presbytery and ministers deem the view heretical and not in line with Presbyterian doctrine. They anticipate little to no action from New York and expect wider discussion among clergy.
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Charles H. Parkhurst
Madison Square
New York
West
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Gotham
W. Currier
McCormick Theoloste Alo Seminary
Beecher
Nearly Got Him Chick Stahl Almost Hit by Woman in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana January 28 Chick Stahl Boston American League outfielder escaped death Sunday night when Miss Lulu Ortman a stenographer armed with a revolver tried to shoot him as he walked Calhoun street. Police Superintendent Gorsline stopped her and she was taken to police headquarters under guard. She claimed Stahl had jilted her for another girl and said she would kill him on sight. Ortman about 21 years old is described as pretty. her father is a cigar manufacturer.
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Ind
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Lulu Ortman
Kennedy Lumber Company
Stahl
Calhoun Street
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Shaw Starts East to Take Treasury Post
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw has filed leave of state duties and departed for Washington to assume secretary of the treasury. He addresses rumors of wealth, stating he possesses about $125,000 and fears social expectations if circles label him a millionaire during his term.
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Esx
Shaw
State Se
Washington
Shawid
Farewell Sermon Signals Rift at Avenue Congregational
In Omaha the farewell sermon of Dr Clarence Sargent, long pastor, drew a large crowd as he denounced the faction that displaced him. He faulted strife breeders for undermining his pastorate and offered sympathy to his successor in a pointed address before about 600 attendees.
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S Avenue
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Alexandria Again Ill and Other Dispatches
Queen Alexandra is ill with a cold in Windsor. Miss Mae Heath of Muncie Indiana will wed Dr. L H Chamberlain of Albuquerque New Mexico. they met in Mexico. British subjects in Bay Islands Honduras report ill treatment. a note will go to London. John E Burton library shipment from Milwaukee to New York for auction. about 12 000 volumes. Colorado legislature meets in special session to pass revenue and employer liability laws and corporate measures.
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Muncie
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L. H. Chamberlain
Albuquerque
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Honduras
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John E. Burton
New York
Exploding boiler razes Clemens bath house and two hotels
Clemens Michigan January 28 reports say a boiler in the original bath house exploded followed by a rapid fire that engulfed the bath house and the adjoining Avery and Agnew hotels. No injuries reported as guests escaped. Estimated losses range from 200000 to 300000 with help summoned from Detroit. In Des Moines Iowa the town of Rippey suffered a morning fire destroying the business district with losses around 50000.
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Des Moines
Ripeey
Green County
Two Hanged in Harrisburg Bank Robbery Case
Weston Keiper and Henry Rowe were executed this morning before about 1,000 spectators in Harrisburg. They killed Charles W. Ryan, cashier of the Halifax National Bank, during a March robbery at the bank.
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Weston Keiper
Henry Rowe
Charles W. Ryan
Halifax
National Bank
Admiral Kimberly Dead at West Newton Mass
Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly retired naval officer died in West Newton Massachusetts this morning. Secretary Long received a telegram announcing the death in New ton Massachusetts as newsmen note the senate also passed a bill creating a department of commerce and labor retaining census and labor bureaus within the new department.
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Mass
Washington
Long
Lewis A. Kimberly
West Newton
Senate
Department of Commerce and Labor
Census
Earsment
Ketan Grocers in Council Milwaukee Jan 28
About 350 retail grocers from all parts of the country gathered in Milwaukee for the fifth annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers. The three day meeting was opened with a welcoming by Mayor Rosecry Engineer Isim Luck and promises a lively program.
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Milwaukee
National Association of Retail Grocers
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