Tillman Promises A Live Wire Over Tariff Debate
Washington pieces together heated senate discussions as Dolliver challenges those blocking reciprocity and Aldrich rebukes him. The West resolution to remove coal duties stays in limbo while Tillman warns of a live wire to blame the president and attorney general for the coal situation.
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Washington
Senate
Dingley
West
Committee On Finance
Dolliver
Iowa
Shaw
Aldrich
Tillman
Grosvenor and Clark Spar Over Party Prospects in House
In Washington on January 14 the house hosted a lively debate between General Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr. Clark of Missouri during the army appropriation discussion. They traded figures to support rival views on the Democrats' strength and the 1904 presidential outlook, delivering a good-natured, entertaining exchange.
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Grosvenor
Missouri
Washington
Congress
Ohio
Mr. Clark
Clark
War payment set for Transvaal and orange river works
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and mining leaders reached a financial settlement. The Transvaal war contribution will total 150 million dollars with an imperial loan of 156 million to be spent on public works in the Transvaal and Orange River colony. An understanding on labor and Chinese labor imports was also noted.
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Transvaal
Orange River
Revolutionaries Attack Cumana in Bermudez
About 1 100 revolutionists under General Manuel Morales attacked Cumana defended by 800 government troops. After seven hours of fighting witnessed by the British cruiser Tribune the revolutionists retreated leaving 300 Mauser rifles and 29 000 cartridges and 200 prisoners in government hands.
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Caracas
Manuel Morales
Cumana
Bermudez
Tribune
Kentucky Sheriff Recaptures Madisonville Murder Suspect
Hopkins county Ky Sheriff Powers captured Charles Tompkins in Carbondale Ill after a Madisonville murder linked to his divorce from the victim who had married Mrs Tompkins. Tompkins returned south without requisition papers.
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Kentucky
Carbondille
Ill
Hopkins County
Charles Tompkins
Madisonville
Tompkins
Hiad
Sultan's Forces Lose at Fez Front
Tangier Jan 14 reports serious fighting near Fez with the sultan defeated and fleeing westward. War Minister Mon- mentions ongoing military developments and adjustments as the conflict widens.
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Sultan
Tangier
Fez
Mon
Coal dealer testifies on price list and forced markup
Henry Peterson testified that a large coal company gave him a price list pushing a $10 per ton sale. He sold to poorer customers at cost without hauling charges, and was cut off from coal by the company. He says other dealers would not sell to him after word spread he would not maintain the higher price.
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Henry Peterson
Peterson
Professor disputes Rockefeller on railroad rebates evidence
Ann Arbor January 14 Professor H L Wilgus of the University of Michigan law department told a Y M C A audience that John D Rockefeller benefited from railroad rates and rebates after 1880. He said he personally saw a contract between a railroad and Rockefeller and verified bills showing benefits for at least five years after 1880.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
H. L. Wilgus
University of Michigan Law Department
John D. Rockefeller
Wilgus
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Desperate Boy Kills Mother Then Fires Self
In Carbondale Illinois on January 14 a nine year old boy killed his mother Mrs Frank Tucker during a rage while she tried to take a gun from him. He then shot himself dead in the incident.
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Carbondale, III
Frank Tucker
Weat End
Dominican government rejects Powell proposals on pending issues
The Dominican government informed United States Minister Powell that it would not accept any Proposition. Powell demanded withdrawal of the decree changing port dues and payment of the Clyde line debt of 325000 dollars. Powell pressed for recognition of other rights claimed for the Clyde line. On January 6 he again demanded immediate payment.
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Saucy San Domingo
San Domingo
Republic of San Domingo
United States
Powell
Delaware & Hudson Completes Case Before Coal Strike Panel
After three days of testimony opposing miners demands, the Delaware & Hudson company closed its case before the coal strike commission. The panel then focused on conditions at collieries operated by the Erie company.
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Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia
Delaware & Hudson Company
Erie Company
Robber John Fickler Sentenced in Mail Pouch Heist
In St Louis Judge Adams in federal court yesterday sentenced John Fickler, a postal annex robber, to ten years for robbing mail pouches, a life term for assaulting the carrier, and ten years on a third count for stealing unidentified mail.
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Louis
Adams
United States District Court
John Fickler
Post Ofice
Death by own action shocks California baseball circle
Winnie Mercer, famed pitcher with the all American team, ended his life by turning on gas in his Occidental hotel room in San Francisco. He left a note warning friends to avoid games of chance and women.
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San Francisco
Winnie Mercer
California
Occidental
Vessels and royals in transit as world events unfold
Vice Admiral Charlie Beresford visits America while King Alfonso plans to visit Lisbon to relight ties with Portugal. Amid domestic unrest in Macon Georgia a teacher shot a professor after trouble. Florida's unseasonable cold devastates the orange crop. George L. Brown, noted carriage maker, dies in New Bedford.
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Charlie Beresford
Fe Americs
Alfonso
Lisbor Acon
Carios
Portugal
Ampua
Macone’ International Wefon Fe Om
Moenpieis
Tenn
K@e Carsos
Macon
R A Rigsby
Tampa
Florida
George L. Brown
United States
New Bedford
Mass
Taft to Remain Philippines Civil Governor
President decides Taft will stay as civil governor in the Philippines after cabinet discussions and protests from Filipino leaders. The move counters suggestions Taft would return to the United States or join the Supreme Court, with critics warning that relinquishment would harm development by years.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Philippine
Root
Luke Wright
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench
Gen. Wright
Winght
Manila
Islands
Engineer Killed As Train Wreck Near Alton NJ
St. Louis Jan 14 A St Paul passenger train on the Chicago Burlington Quincy line traveling at speed wrecked five miles northeast of Alton New Jersey spreading rails. Engineer Frank Horn of Beardstown Illinois was killed and four train men were injured. The engine and four cars were overturned with the baggage mail express and passenger cars on their sides. The Pullman sleeper and remaining coach left the rails but stayed upright. No passengers were injured beyond minor bruises.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Alton
Frank Horn
Beardstown
Jealousy Sparks Tragedy Near Bramwell WV
Roanoke Virginia reports details of a West Virginia crime where Maggie Riley allegedly promised 2Zim of money to two men Hiram and Arthur Eller to kill Mary Clark. Eller, Riley’s son, and Riley’s mother were arrested and jailed on murder charges amid jealousy claims.
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Roanoke
Bramwell
West Virginia
Maggie Riley
Hiram
Arthur Eller
Mary Clark
Clark
Eller
Young Riley
Riley
Mather
Peary Plans Another Attempt To Reach the North Pole
In St Johns on January 14 Captain Samuel Bartlett of Brigus Newfoundland arranges to charter one vessel as Lieutenant Robert E Peary reportedly decides on another expedition to reach the North Pole.
First Week Of Indiana Legislature Shows Less Friction
Indianapolis January 14 The 63rd Indiana General Assembly ends its first week with smoother organization and fewer political frictions The session has produced many bills with over 150 pending and only one passage a $1600 appropriation for an Admiral Taylor sword The Democrats face leadership shifts and quiet rivalries while minority leaders seek anti corruption measures and election law reforms.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly of
Indiana
Admiral Taylor
Admiral Brown
Loyal Legion
Leaders urge committee work for early session efficiency
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert and Speaker Marshall push a businesslike start stressing committee room work to speed up passage. They anticipate few afternoon sessions in the first month as lawmakers strive for productive legislation.
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Gilbert
Senate
Marshall
House
Reapportionment Debate Frames State Districts Shuffle
Democrats accuse Republicans of gerrymander tactics but opposition is mild. Senator Will Wood of Lafayette, head of the senate reapportionment committee, has proposed a bill that sparks limited furor. Both parties fear district shifts as population growth pressurizes northern areas more than the south.
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Will Wood
Lafayette
Senate
Lawmakers Debate Voting Machines For Counties and Cities
The session shows little progress on key legislation while voting machines and primary elections loom. Senator Matson introduced a bill mandating machines in counties with cities over 10 000, a move likely to trigger a broader state mandate and a machine law for Indianapolis and several large counties.
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Matson
Senate
Indianapolis
Primary election reform praised by practical politicians
The piece notes satisfaction with a new bin of reform, praising its merit over the current law. It credits Addison C. Harris, former minister to Austria, and John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for president two years ago, as key contributors to the effort.
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Addison C. Harris
Austria
John W. ‘Kern
Sinor
Slack measure seeks direct election of U S senators
A joint resolution proposes amending the constitution to have United States senators chosen by direct vote of the people. Reformers favor the plan, but it has not been adopted.
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Slack
United States
Senator Barcus backs anti trust convention call
Senator J. S. Barcus of Terre Haute had proposed a resolution urging a federal convention to amend laws to ease trust regulation but announced he would not introduce it as the president directs that the law be tested immediately. No serious anti trust push is expected this term.
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J. S. Barcus
Terre Haute
Congress
Anti Cigarette Bill Faces Tobacco Lobbyists Opposition
Senator Parks of Plymouth and Senator Woods of Lafayette push an anti cigarette bill that would ban buying selling or giving away cigarettes or cigarette paper in the state. Despite support from opponents of the deadly cigarette the tobacco trust with paid lobbyists aims to defeat the measure citing a history of blocking anti cigarette bills each session.
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Parks
Plymouth
Woods
Lafayette
Tobacco Trust
Senator Woods Reintroduces Merchants' Garnishee Bill
Senator Woods brings back the merchants' garnishee measure amid a renewed battle with a strong labor lobby. The bill, previously opposed and defeated, faces another tough fight as Burns plans a similar push. The Retail Merchants' State Association backs the effort and has campaigned quietly for months, signaling potential passage.
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Senator Woods
Woods
Senator Burns
Retail Merchants’ State Association
Mear
Governor Mansion Funding Backed by Strong Sentiment
The sentiment is strong in favor of an appropriation to erect a governor's mansion and also favorable to raising the governor's salary to 8,000. The excerpt notes this mood reflected in discussions and calls for policy action.
Indiana Legislature Debates Coal Crisis and Wide Range Bills
Indiana lawmakers consider measures to ease the coal shortage. A three member committee will work with governor and railroad officials to adjust the situation. Bills include regulating telephone rates, civil jurisdiction limits, saloon proximity, and a new boiler of mine safety proposals. The session, only a week old, has about 150 bills and resolutions filed.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
G. Gilbert
Marshall
Ogtorn
Hendee
O'Brien
Democra
Railroa Cials
Bury
Lagrange
Steuben
Combi
Se Parks
Ate
House
Kittinger
Civilia
Senator Wood
Diers
Mummert
Reeve
Sen Elections Committee
Matson
Camput
Legislat
Fatal shooting turns tragedy in Perry home
From Brazil Indiana January 14 Orvan seven year old son of attorney All Payne once principal here and now living in Perry ships shot and instantly killed a three year old sister yesterday. They got hold of his older brother's rifle and it discharged. the bullet entered the heart of the child who stood nearby.
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Brazil
Ind
Orvan
Unclear draft reports hunter wounded in field accident
Fragmentary notes describe a hunter named Lewis Milla with serious injuries after a fall near a field. The report mentions a shoulder wound and uncertain recovery, with other garbled details about distance and location.
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Kern
Steve Fleming
Fort Wayne
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Fleming
J. A. M. Adair
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