Taft Policies in Danger Amid Interstte Commerce and Conserv
Washington January 17 news notes friction within the Republican ranks over President Tafts proposals. Representative Mann objects to interstate commerce court features and federal incorporation, while Mondell opposes conservation bills from Ballinger. Six Taft Ballinger conservation measures face Mondell’s阻uged introduction and a push to align committee positions.
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Washington
Committee On Inters and Foreign Affairs
Cannon
House
Mann
Interstate Commerce Court
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
House Committee On Public Lands
Interior
Ballinger
Mondell
Nelson
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Interior Department
Ethan Hitchcock
Taft-Ballinger
The
Fmen
Mr. Mondell
Thei
Boston's New Mayor John F Fitzgerald Honey Fitz
John F Fitzgerald known as Honey Fitz was elected Boston mayor in the first nonpartisan election under the new charter. Born in 1863 in the tenement district, he previously served as mayor 1905-06 and faced defeat amid graft charges. He is a longtime Boston insider tied to Democratic politics and noted for his oratorical skills and social reach.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Honey Fitzgerald
Boston
Fitsserold
Democratic Machine
Big Tim” Sullivan
New York
Lever
New England
Harvard
Alhays
Fitz
Fitzgerald
Boston Common Council
State Senate
Congress
Dorchester
Mass
Josephine Mary Hannon
South Acton
Daring Flight For Paulhan At Los Angeles Meet
French aviator Louis Paulhan confident of beating abroad records in the Los Angeles aviation meet with manager Edmund Cleary as interpreter. He boasts of flying higher than 4 060 feet above the Sierra Madre and aims to surpass rival Latham.
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Edmund Cleary
Louis Paulhan
Los Angeles
Cal
Fifteen Years to Make a Table by Frank Du prat
An inlaid table exhibited by A F Stevens in New York City contains 123 620 wood pieces from around the world. Made by Frank Du prat of Schenectady the table took fifteen years and features a 30 000 piece top and a base with varied designs. Fragments include wood from Royal Savage 1812 gunboat Maine Gregor charter oak Hartford and rare woods such as rose maze boree ebony bela cork oak teak laurel chin corn sandal.
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A F. Stevens
New York City
Frank Duprat
Schenectady
Royal Savage
Maine
Gregor
Charter Oak
Hartford
Nine Dellar Hog Market Report Sausage Claim
A satirical notice describes sausage pricing and quality with a mock market report. It references a pretaxed value and contrasts imagined luxury with common fare. W Y Lampton is cited as a source in New York Times style.
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W. J. Lampton
New York Times
Leavenworth Appeals for Aid as Ice Jam Threatens Town
An emergency appeal from Leavenworth Ohio river town to Governor Marshall asks for help to break an ice jam. Water backed by Wolf Creek gorge rises over a foot an hour and nears street levels while residents move valuables to higher ground fearing destruction of homes and businesses.
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Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Ohio River
Marshall
Wolf Creek
Unusual Glacial Movement Threatens Ohio River Flood
Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River exceeds flood stage at twenty five feet with forecast to reach forty. Ice jams and heavy ice floes threaten downstream damage, with fear of fast moving icebergs breaking through Brandenburg gorge and destroying barns, houses, and farmland along sloping bayous.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Wolf Creek
Brandenburg Gorge
Revival of Gunness case links accused witness
Laporte Ind January 17 Following Dr HE A Schell confession Ray Lamphere case Elizabeth Smith a colored woman was jailed as a material witness before the grand jury. Authorities seek motive and possible accomplice role in the Gunness murder arson case and Lamphere’s 20 month silence ends with the confession.
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Lamphere
Guiness
Citi zene National Bank Closes Doors in Evansville
Closed pending examination as directors order the voluntary shutdown of Citi zene National Bank in Evansville. Bank Examiner Johnson of Indianapolis has been in town for two weeks to conduct a full review of the bank’s condition.
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Braneville
Ind
Citizene National Bank
Evansville
Johnson
Indianapolis
Seymour Mayor Bans Gambling Devices Citywide
Seymour Indiana January 17 Mayor Allen Swope orders all slot machines removed and directs police to enforce the ban on any gambling devices including cigar counter dice boxes. Cincinnati grand jury begins probing causes of high food and living costs.
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Seymour
Ind
Allen Swope
Cincinnati
Scorned Woman Accuses Husband in Indiana Murder Case
Rae M. Krauss, jailed in Indianapolis, pleads divorce defense in Grant county, contending she falsely confessed to Crystal Krauss’s murder. She asserts husband J A Hindrman deceived her with promises of pardon and wealth if she pleaded guilty and claims he killed Crystal. She seeks $1,000 to hire witnesses and asks damages for costs.
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Marion
Ind
Superior Court of
Grant County
J. A. Hindrman
Hartford City
Rae M. Krauss
Crystal Krauss
Indiana
Krauss
Indianapolis
Anwer
Dry Sunday Tightens Grip In Indianapolis
Mayor Shark maintains a dry policy with police monitoring drug stores and saloons. Five saloon keepers were arrested for illegal business as three suspected "dean" figures were questioned by officers the night before. The city steps up enforcement under the new administration.
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Indiananelis
Shark
Dean
New City
Trainmen Hurt in Rear End Collision at North Vernon
Three railway crews suffered injuries in a rear end crash in North Vernon Indiana as the Big Four passenger train from Anderson and a Louisville freight collided. Fireman J Austin and Engineer Hutchings were injured along with freight brakeman Floyd Weedman who broke two ribs. No passengers were hurt. Also in Terre Haute Indiana Harry Epyperly is held for investigation into multiple marriages and alleged matrimonial ventures.
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North Vernon
Ind
Anderson
Louisville
Austin
Hutchings
Floyd Weedman
Terre Haute
Harry Epyperly
Browsing Room at Radcliffe Sparks Debate on Learning
Radcliffe College opens a new browsing room in Cambridge where reading tables and plush chairs replace shelves of dramatic and modern novels. The space honors Agnes Irwin and forbids scholarly books, prioritizing comfort over instruction while a separate current events bulletin arrives at Agassiz House.
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Radcliffe College
Radcliffe
College
Cambridge
Mass
Agnes Irwin
Agassiz House
Flat surfaced baseball bat patent aims to boost play and hits
F. A. Ware has applied for a Washington patent for a flat surfaced bat to alter foul ball trajectories, improve fair hit accuracy, and increase interest in the national game. Prominent players back it, and spring practice may test it with professionals. eventual adoption by majors depends on results.
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Patent Office
Washington
F. A. Ware
Proposed Old Age Pension Plan for U S Citizens
Missouri representative Coudrey introduces a bill to adopt an English style old age pension. It would tax-behind the federal government to pay weekly pensions to residents with low income and long-term U S residence. Eligibility hinges on income under 153 dollars yearly.
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Coudrey
Missouri
America
United States
L N Savage Attorney at Law Opens Practice
L N Savage will practice in all courts with offices in the Stocking building on Main Street Indiana providing legal services to residents and businesses.
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Rockport
Indiana
Court House
F. J. Reinhard
Arch Stevenson
Reinhard & Stevenson
Main Street
L. N. Savage
Main St
B. F. Huffman
Sargent’s
Main and
Third Streets
Occidental Hotel
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W.C. Mason
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J. W Burns
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Burns, Hearing & Burns Lawyers
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W. A. McCullouge
Smith & McCullough
R. E. Roberts
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Cumberland
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Oklahoma
Fred B. Eichling
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