THAW TRIAL WITNESS DR BAILEY DESCRIBES RISING TENSION
New York Jan 23 Dr Charles J Bailey of Albany testified Thaw shouted phrases on a train in April 1906 then rambled incoherently as I administered morphine The alienist Dr Wagner later repeated most testimony noting Thaw met White in 1906 and spoke of Miss Nesbit and Stanford White Thaw gave a history of his life and said he rarely drank alone Dowling limited expert witnesses to three per side and an earthquake rocked Reggio Calabria with unknown losses
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New York
Charles J. ‘Bailey
Albany
Bailey
New York Central
Hudson
Pennsylvania
Ile
Thaw
Charles ©. Wagner
Binghamton, N
Jerome
Littleton
Ory ‘Thaw
Dodors Wagner
Evans
Dowling
Comstock
White
Wagner
Madison Square Tower
Miss Nesbit
Stanford White
Shaw
Duatice Dowling
Japs Were Not Enemies Simply Sawmill Hands Visit Fort Stevens
Port Stevens Or Jan 23 Investigation by the Fort Stevens commanding officer showed two Japanese men taken into custody in West Battery Tuesday were only visiting the fort After exams they were escorted off the reservation and later identified as sawmill hands.
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Fort Stevens
Port Stevens, Ors
West Battery
Telephone Men Elect Chicago Officers at Meeting
At the final meeting of the International Independent Telephone association on January 23 in Chicago, officers were elected including President a C Lindemuth and Treasurer M ad Savage with regional references and names indicating a regional scope.
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Chicago
International Independent Telephone Association
Lindemuth
Richta
Holdvogie
HLBB
Pishor
Ids
Mich
Mad Savage
Champaign
Street cars withdrawn as business dulls service
Philadelphia January 23. Due to weak business, the Philadelphia Rapid Transit has withdrawn 10 cars from service and will remove 25 to 40 more in coming days. The hardest hit sections are the city’s manufacturing centers.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Burn 750 School Books At Helenwood And Douglas
In a special meeting the Minneapolis board of education decided to burn 750 text books in use at Helenwood and Douglas schools to prevent the spread of scarlet fever.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Tan
Board of Educating
Hllenwood
Douglas
Four More Jurors Seated in McDonald Murder Trial
Chicago Jan 23 four more jurors were secured today in the murder trial of McDonald. It was reported the state had no intention of seeking the death penalty.
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Chicago
Davis to Wed Miss Ashford in West Virginia Romance
Announcement confirms the engagement of Miss Biand Ashford to Henry Gassaway Davis, former senator and 1904 Democratic vice presidential candidate. Davis, 85, reportedly will provide $1,008,000 to the fiancée, who will waive dower rights. Also notes European rate cuts and Japan politics.
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Washington
Biand Ashford
Henry Gassaway Davis
United States
West Virginia
Miss Ashford
Davis
Stephen B. Elkins
Arthur
Passenger Train Ditching Near Dyersville After Faulty Switch
A defective switch near Dyersville caused Illinois Central passenger train No. 22 to ditch after leaving Waterloo. One baggage coach and three passenger cars were wrecked. all aboard escaped serious injury. A broken rail later detected by farmer F Busby aided immediate discovery and repairs, with service resumed promptly.
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Illinois Central
Dyersville
Waterloo
Dubuque
H. C. Harper
Arthur Olson
W. N. Barr
Harper
Thomas
Necker
Trafic
F. Busby
Independence
John C. Busby
Illnois Central
Preight No
Anderson
Griffith
Hughes
Court declines appeal in Chicago street railway case
Washington Jan 23 The Supreme Court denied the petition for an appeal in the Chicago Traction street railroad reorganization case. Petitioners disavowed any intent to reflect on Judge Grosscup and asked to strike earlier suggestions by Barry on behalf of 75 percent of bond and stockholders. Reorganization under the plan approved by Judge Grosscup will now proceed to completion in New Chicago.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Thomassen
Street Railways of
Chicago
Grosscup
Barry
Chicago Street Railroad
Chicago Traction
Grosgeup
Missing Amsterdam steamer crew feared lost near Hook of Holland
No news has been received of the missing boat from the steamer Amsterdam after Tuesday night’s collision with the Axminster. Suspected carried south by currents, the 28 aboard include 21 passengers. The vessel is reported well provisioned. Also listed are marriage licenses for Henry Schneider and Amanda Neimyer, Glen Lichty and Mary Peck, both pairs from Waterloo and Fairbank.
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Hook of Holland
Amsterdam
Axminster
Henry Schneider
Waterloo
Amanda Neimyer
Fairbank
Glen Lichty
Mary Peck
Wedding at Fairbank Delights Town Leaders
A wedding at Fairbank unites the youngest son of Mr and Mrs John and the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Sheen. The couple, described as accomplished and beloved, departed for a short wedding trip. John Nieman, an aged farmer 235 miles north of town, died after a three day illness. Funeral services were at the German Lutheran church conducted by Rev A Reuter with burial in Fairbank cemetery.
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John’ Ehey
Eg. Bros
Lewis
Sheen
Hie
John ‘Nieman
Reuter
Fairbank
New Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Car Barns Complete
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern rail line finished its new car barns, 70 by 200 feet and 35 feet high, with brick walls and 20 inch steel roof beams. Over 14 000 square feet of reinforced concrete roofing laid in January, four tracks, central concrete posts, and 800 feet of inside track helpers. Contractor Scales completed the structure in under 90 days from contract date, with site grading to follow.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Avery
Scales
Waterloo Cedar Falls
Dr Gen W Jones Leaves Note Explains Intended Death
Burlington Jan 23 a note signed by the late Dr Gen W Jones of Keokuk, found by a woodchopper near the corpse site, written in lead pencil, stating his contemplated deed and requesting forgiveness. The vague message suggests he was out of his mind when he ended his life.
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Burlington
Gen. W. Jones
Keokuk
Himaclt
Dauht
Fire damages Schiel and Cor hardware store on Fourth Street
A Wednesday night blaze heavily damaged Schiel and Cor hardware on East Fourth Street, with stock valued at six to seven thousand dollars scorched and melted items strewn across the floor. The fire alarm sounded around 10:30 pm and fire departments confined damage to the rear room near a night lamp and a slightly open gas jet, as fear and excitement swept the district.
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Schiel & Cor
Fourth
Ges
Bédks
Bodké
Joseph Schiel
Prank Branniger
T. R. McCoy
John Mason
John H. Mason
Martin Bros
President Roosevelt to present Federal appointments plan
Washington January 28 President Roosevelt directed cabinet members to prepare for all appointments needing Senate confirmation during this session He plans a formal statement addressing recent criticisms from federal appointment critics Also Lena Guam sails tonight for Chicago and other eastern markets to buy goods.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Guam
Chicago
Electric Park Sold by Alford with Nichols to Run
Roy Nichols and Lore Alford take control of Electric Park under Nichols Alford, promising summer improvements. They plan new attractions including a roller coaster and chutes, with Alford noted for theatrical work and Johnson potentially relocating to Seattle. Ernest has sold his interest in the Electric Theatre and performs with DeGrosa Orchestra at The Waterloo.
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H. Johnson
Lore Alford
Hey
Nichols
Mainer
Nichols &Alford
Thea
Bregmaland
HE. H. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Seattle
Wael
D. A. Johnson
Ernest
Electric Theatre
DeGrosa
Waterloo
Shaw Visits Roosevelt in Washington
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw met President Roosevelt in Washington on January 23. Shaw said he can now take a day’s rest from active work and laughed off rumors he would seek the presidency or vice presidency or hold other posts. He claimed to have answered all reports and would accept any position.
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Washington
Farmer
Secretary
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Roosevelt
Shaw
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
National Bank of Commerce
Kansan City
United States’ Mortgage and Trust Company
Windsor and Empire Trust Companies of
Shiw
Retirements of Officers Due to Disability
War department to retire several officers after horsemanship tests found incapacitated for active service. Names include Colonel 2 M Marshall assistant quartermaster general Major D Vance Major George Palmer Major Mfll Benham Major P M J Travis Major H M Matlock and Chaplain P J Hart. Also mentions manhood suffrage agitation in Brunswick and Berlin. For sale Oak cigar floor cage at Kipps tailor shop Fourth and Lafayette priced at $113.
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Washington
War Department
2. M. Marshall
D. Vance
Sth Infantry
George Palmer
21St Infantry
Mf 11. Benham
P.M. J. Travis
11Th Infantry
H. M. Matlock
P. J. Hart
Coast Artillery Corps
Kipp's
Fourth and
Lafayette
Chicago Faces Massive Unemployed Labor Clash
Chicago crowds plan a lakefront march to City Hall to demand work as police, warned to prevent trouble, guard downtown stations. A confrontation at State and Madison left several people injured in a clash between police and demonstrators on the coldest day of the winter.
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Chicago
Lake Front
Cnce
Shippy
State
Madison
Waylaid by whitecaps in Meadville doctor beaten
Information from Meadville reports Dr W E Carter a young physician was waylaid Friday night while traveling to treat a patient. He was beaten and scared into confessing to alleged crimes, then ordered to leave the country within thirty days. Carter remains in bed with injuries, denying the charges and vowing to stay.
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Brookfield
Slo
Ins
W. EB. Carter
Garter Ia
Illinois Primary Bill Passed by Senate in 41 to 3 Vote
Springfield Jan 23 The Senate approved the Jones primary election bill by 41 to 3 and adjourned until tomorrow. The measure, an amendment to the Oglesby bill, moves to set the second Saturday of August as the 1908 primary date, without an emergency clause. The bill then moved to the House for consideration ahead of Saturday adjournment.
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Springfield
Til
Senate
House
Tawney Warns Of Deficit In Urgent Deficiency Bill
Washington, Jan. 23. The house began consideration of the urgent deficiency appropriation bill at 24,675,000. Chairman Tawney warned that estimates for the next fiscal year show a deficit of about one hundred million, requiring revisions to reduce figures and keep expenditures within expected revenue.
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Washington
House
Tawney
Congress
Banking panel invites key officials on currency plan
Washington January 23 The house committee on banking and currency decided to invite Secretary Cortelyou Treasurer Treat Comptroller Ridgeley and members of the currency commission and American Bankers association to testify on the advisability of injecting silver into the currency and of the federal guarantee of national bank deposits.
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Washington
Home Committee On Banking and Currency Today
Cortelyor
Treat
Ridgeley
Currency Commission
American Bankers' Association
National Bank
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Reggio Fle Clabria
Ios
M'Donald
London
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Tokio
St. Louis
Jas
Sweden
D. R. Francis
A. Eckstromer
D. Smith
Portland
Oregon
City
Sehlenwig
Wrecker
Illinois
Schiel
Corson
Germania
Milwaukee Fire
Milwaukes Mechanics
Phoenix
Central
Electric Park
E. H. Johnson
Lore
Alford
Roy Nichols
Brunswick
Germany
Berlin
Gregate
Missouri
Jones
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