Army life more desirable says secretary report
Waelington January secretary advocates higher pay and reforms to strengthen the army. He urges adoption of naval system pay controls, creation of a general service corps, and incentives to attract qualified men. The plan includes substantial next fiscal year appropriations largely for coast defense and defense works, totaling about 11.6 million more than last year.
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Waelington
Jan
Tall Dyn Sini
Congress
Naval Wystem
General Service
Army Services
United States
Insular
Thaw Trial Begins as Plea Is Insanity
New York January Thaw faces trial for murder a second time in the same Supreme Court room where his prior proceeding occurred. Attorney Littleton announced a plea of insanity at the time of the alleged crime while Thaw sat with counsel as the case opened before the judge and jury.
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New York
Jan
Harry K. Thaw
Jity
France wants peace not grim war says Japan denial
Washington dispatch reports Japan denies recalling US based reserve troops and denies seeking war with the United States. France acts as honest broker aiming to settle differences amicably amid Panama Canal tensions and internationalization rumors.
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France
Washington
Nivas Oka
Vanemuyen B.C
Japan
United States
Supreme Court Declares Employers Liability Law Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court today struck down the congressional Employers Liability Act of June 11 1906, ruling it unconstitutional for railroads and common carriers liable for accidents from negligence or faulty appliances. The lower court decision was affirmed. The court also ruled that proceeds from sale of original precense imported goods may be assessed under state law.
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Washington
Jan. S
Supreme Court of the
Learned barmaid weds Illinois man in London
A London dispatch says Paul Patten, a banker at Baltimore, married Illinois-born barmaid Powell Sunday at St Paul’s Church Convent Garden. The barber known at Renvine’s for Shakespeare and Herbert Spencer knowledge, is several years older than his bride.
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London
Paul Patin
GH. Batten
Baltuine
Po Ybtals
Iy Powell
Masa PestRurant
Stradi
Shakespeare
Herbert Spencer
Druce Not Yet Absent From Civil Case Involving Druce and Hollamby
A civil action concerning the estates of the Del Fortiany group proceeds as the perjury charge against Herbert Druce by George Hollamby Druce is examined. Witnesses indicate that a key testimony from the earlier proceedings could not be completed, with the court noting it would be difficult to proceed further this year.
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Herbert Druce
George Hollamby Druce
Sivory
di Fortiany
Druce
Wendon
Commission
Government Arrests Sugar Trust Men
New York judges indict Oliver Spitzer and nine others on charges of conspiring to defraud the government by under weighing sugar cargoes from Europe. Weighers and clerks, including Patrick Hennessy and John R. Coyle, face bribery counts. Investigators expect more arrests as the grand jury probes losses running into thousands per cargo.
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New York
Tuva
Bald
American Suearning Company
Aintrice Court
Brooklyn
Oiiver Spitzer
Dock Super
Thomas Ke- Doe
Nedweigher
Spitzer
Patrick + Hennessy
Jumoy 1
Laligay
John R. Coyle
Joan M. Voelker
Sumit
Custom House
Bnah ‘Terminal Company
Europe
du Hd Penal
Lex
Amor Refine Ing Company
SONS OF SITTING BULL MAKE GOOB AND WORKERS ON PINE RIDGE
Rapid City dispatch reports Major John R Brennan challenging the myth that Sioux refuse to work. Four years at Pine Ridge show Indians, including two sons of Sitting Bull and relatives of Red Cloud, employed in road, dam, and railroad projects earning up to 3.50 a day with teams. The program expanded to ranches and stock saving, improving skill, discipline, and independence.
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Rapid City
S. D
Ure Pine Ridge
John R. Brenna
Brennan
South Dickett
Pine Ridge
R Brennan
Chicago & Northwestern
Taborers
Casper, Wyn
Sitting Bull
Northwestern
Red Cloud
Crouch
Exams for Census Takers Urged by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urged that future census work hire 4000 or more employees only after competitive examinations under the civil service rules. He denounced patronage appoint ments and said exams fail to guarantee the best, noting they do not ensure competence nor curb political influence. A separate message asked Congress to participate in the Pan American scientific congress in Santiago, Chile, within December 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jat
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Ely Service Commission
Fission
Weis
House
Santaago
Chile
Parties on Par in Ohio Legislature
Columbus Ohio Jan The second of the 7th Reverat assembly newmon of Ohio opera The House WW republican by one majority The senate fervently digitat politically Senator Hind Independent holds The balance of power I the wegate.
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Columbus
Ohio
Newmon
House
Senate
Hind
Omaha Police Puzzled by Murder Mystery
Omaha police report a fatal shooting in East Omaha. Florenzo, a local resident, was found dead after being struck in the face with a charged weapon. No suspects or witnesses identified yet, and no clue has been found to locate the killer.
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Omaha
Oygoia
Fan
Vane Hialian
Dellave
Florenze
Florenzo
Rail safety reform urged by United States commerce commission
The commerce commission calls Congress and railroads to speed block signal adoption and tighten safety as 1907 5000 killed 76286 injured 1908 4285 killed 68709 injured 1909 3787 killed 81243 injured. It urges enforcement of block systems on interstate passenger traffic within two years and criticizes delays in the Esch bill. It notes progress by railways and supports investigations of accidents, rate control measures, and protecting the public from unjust rate changes.
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Washington
America
United States Commerce Commission
Interist
Congress
Union
Iow
Raitroada
Erhe
Rosa
Board of Trade
Great Bribun
Sue Vo Ie Cabde
Nolse
St Acer
Commission
Knapp
Judson Ents
Charles A. Prouty
Cockrell
Franklin K. Lane
Edgar
Clark
James
Harlan
Temple of Art for Philadelphia Plans Public Viewing
Three great private art collections owned by P. A. Widener John G. Johnson and the estate of W Le Elton to be valued at about 1 million dollars placed on public view in a temple of art in Philadelphia officials announce plans to create a national cultural center by merging these collections with the citys growing museum district.
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Philadelphi
P. A. Widener
John G. Johnson
W. le Eltona
Great Gain in the Post Office Receipts
Washington reports show Post Office receipts rose from 148 million in fiscal year 1906 to 189 million in 1907. Frank J. Hitchcock urges larger appropriations to support continued growth and criticizes the policy of reappointing presidential postmasters. He notes about 65 percent have been reap pointed and calls for increased salaries for department employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank J H. Hitchcock
Hig Bureau
Hitchcock
Lee
London Times Changes Hands Amid Family Exit
The London Times passes from the Waljee family who owned and controlled it since founding. A new company forms with Artur Pearson as managing editor and Arthur W. Walter, former company president, becomes chairman of the board.
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London, Gun
Wal Jee
Artur Pearson
Edltor
Arthur W. Walter
Alligetar
Pettibone Not Guilty in Idaho Murder Trial
John Mitchell, UMWA president, said a not guilty verdict for George A. Pettibone was fully executed. Pettibone faced charges of conspiring to murder ex Governor Frank Steunenberg and was acquitted as Hawley argued the case. Pettibone had been too ill to attend.
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Kansas City
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Excelsior Springs
Pettibone
Harry Orchard
Home
Jan. T
George A. Pettibone
Frank Steunenberg
James J. Hawsey
Senator Borah
Hawley
Wood
Hilton
Alck
Powers Case Jury Disagrees After Two-Day Deliberation
Georgetown Kentucky January seventh jury in the Powers murder case was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. The panel stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction. This was the fourth trial for Powers in the Wm Goebel murder saga with prior convictions and death sentences in earlier rounds.
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Georgetown
Galena Powers
Powers
Wm Goebel
Ife
Bomb explodes at First National Bank in Kansas City
A bomb detonated in the basement of the First National Bank at Tenth and Baltimore Streets at noon. Three people were injured, none seriously, as customers and workers—about 260—fled in panic. The blast damaged the marble building valued near a million dollars, initially thought gas but shown to be a deliberate device placed in a basement toilet room twenty feet from the vault. The explosion shook the area and was felt across parts of the city.
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Kansas City
First National Bank
Tenth
Baltimore
Tire
Bank
Real
Tate
Rhin
Ol Paria
Troops Stay at Thunder Butte After Interior Conference
Washington reports a secretary of the interior conference on Thunder Butte Dakota cavalry to keep peace with the Utes. The troops will remain through winter and spring. most Utes are said to return to Utah reservations. Young tribe members are leaving for railroad work near Rapid City.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Thunder Butte
Utah
Trible
Rapid City
S. D
Iowan Chosen to Head Trainmen incoln Nev
The Brotherhood of Trainmen elected officers including chairman J. E. Muungic and secretary W. He Bruey. Announcements note no more booze aboard upcoming routes. Expres companies in New Griexne will ship no more quar in southern states after January 7.
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IOWAN
The
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Airman
Barnes
Creston
J. E. Muugic
Wymore
Neb
W. He Bruey
ChicaKo
Railroads face anti trust concerns and policy debate
The article discusses railroad consolidation amid Sherman anti trust law scrutiny. It references Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, New York Central, and rival systems, noting past control shifts and the potential for harmful combinations. It mentions Roosevelt era proposals to amend the anti trust law to permit nonharmful combinations and the administration's stance on enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ons
Union
Union Pacific
Tn Besson
Hovsevelt
Senator Davis to wed amid $1,000,080 betrothal tale
Intimate friends claim Senator Henry Davis plans a marriage soon. They say the betrothal includes a $1,000,080 gift as dowry and the couple will marry within weeks, with details pending and family ties noted.
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Davis
Henry
Bee
Daria
Weato
Ana
Oerides Balic
War balloons for Mexico studied in America
The Mexican government intends to buy air balloons from an American maker after the army ordered drawings and estimates. Strobel of Toledo, Ohio, built a ship that toured Mexico City to public acclaim. President Diaz approved trials and ordered vessels built large as the French have. Rixey urges the hospital ship Relief to be ready for sea by February 11 for the Magdalena Bay rendezvous. A rifle range on the Pacific coast is discussed, with possible use of Rancho Del Hermal for training and combined military and California state support.
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Mexico
America
Washington
War Department
Strobel
Toledo
Ohio
Strobal
Mexico City
Diaz
Rixey
Navy
Mare Island
Cal
Magdalena Bay
California
Army and Navy
Jan
Pacific
Haa
Guantanamo
Cuba
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Obiapo Coun
War and Navy Departments
Pacific Coast
Military Committee
United States
Europe Money Drought Sparks Public Demand for Aid
Fragmented OCR text shows confusion over currency in New York Jer and Europe. Reports mention stringency in the money market and a desire to stay home until financial mood clears. Several unnamed figures and phrases hint at Austria iron mountain and a 1,000 unit figure, but details are garbled.
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New York
Europe
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Estern Federation of Miners
Kansas City Bank
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