Tillman Responds to Roosevelt Accusations Over Oregon Land Deal
Senator Tillman defends his bid to purchase Oregon land tied to a 1869 grant while accusing President Roosevelt of malice and revenge. He rejects claims of personal gain, asserts no law was broken, and calls for Justice Department action against larger railroad holdings.
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Senate May Probe Roosevelt Charges
Senator Tilman declares either conviction or acquittal on the charges raised by the president. A senate inquiry is being considered, with a sub committee from appropriations already handling the matter and a special panel to conduct a full investigation into the charges against Mr. Tillman.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Fourteenth Amendment Lynching Claim
The Supreme Court ruled against United States v Powell, holding the fourteenth amendment does not apply to protect a Negro from lynching in this federal case. Powell, indicted for aiding a mob that hanged Horace Maples in Huntsville, Alabama, with due process claims rejected.
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Secret service inquiry committee named by House
Washington Jan 12 Speaker Cannon announced the committee to oversee the secret service investigation. Olmstead of Pennsylvania chairs with Currier Young Brantley and Bowers as members. the last two are Democrats. Texas Fort Worth reports record cold, near zero, with snow and a hard freeze across North Texas and the Panhandle.
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Terrific tempest and tremors devastate Messina ruins
Messina reports show a great quake and a fierce storm destroying docks and quays. Rescues continue as a man trapped fourteen days is saved and a couple is found alive after thirteen days. Disinfection and relief efforts expand along the coast while Major Landis directs searches at the American consulate ruins for Consul Cheney and wife.
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Britt to Fight Adolphe in Paris Tonight
Paris crowds buzz as Adolphe prepares to defend against Jimmy Britt the former American lightweight champion. French fans hype Adolphe’s training and potential victory could boost his rise, while Britt hopes to regain form after recent visits to Europe.
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Navy plan boosts budget by twenty five million dollars
Washington reports the house committee on naval affairs agreed to an increased navy program totaling 25 million dollars for this session. The plan includes two battleships of 26 000 tons, four destroyers, three colliers, four submarines and a sub-surface boat with specified costs. The committee recommends two battleships rather than four as the department had estimated.
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Easy Marks Tempted Him Chicago Man Admits Sixty Holdups
Chicago January 12 Leo Adams confessed to sixty burglaries and holdups saying the ease of money lured him. He described a pattern of taking valuables during simple thefts and sometimes returning to legitimate work when bored. The tale was told in a plain manner to police.
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Four Men Guillotined in Bethune France
On January 12 four murderers were executed by guillotine in Bethune marking France’s first capital punishments in years. The band of four terrorized Northern France and Southern Belgium and were convicted for killing four persons. The crowd cheered as the blades fell.
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Ancient Swiss Church Collapse Kills and Injures
During a divine service near Sion Switzerland an ancient church collapsed trapping worshippers. Many were killed or injured as villagers fled crying of an earthquake. Rescue teams recovered bodies and aided survivors amid the ruined pillars and crypts.
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Cholera Deaths Raise Alarm After Christmas Holiday
Reports from St Petersburg on January 12 describe a surge in Asiatic cholera cases during the three days after Christmas. The fatalities total more than 3,059 according to local death notices, with widespread concern and mounting strain on public health services.
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Zeigler mine explosion toll rises with recovered bodies
Jan 12 reports indicate additional bodies recovered from the Lester line mine disaster in Zeigler. Most victims described as mutilated. four of the deceased were negroes four were Americans and thirteen foresters. The blast is suspected from firedamp in a sealed section contacting a trolley spark. Debris cleanup proceeds as rescue teams finish.
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Fight for Speakership in Wisconsin Legislature
Interest centers on the opening of the Wisconsin legislature with a tight race for speaker between Assemblyman L. H. Bancroft of Richland Center who has administration backing and George W. Scott of Prairie Farm who backs the La Follette motion.
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Militia Guards Jail In Murder Case As Trial Likely Ends
Union City Tennessee reports a heavy militia guard around a jail holding eight night riders found guilty of first degree murder in Captain Rankin's death. Court action on motions for a new trial and sentencing options loom. Defendants Garrett Johnson Tid Burton Fred Pinion Roy Ranson Arthur Clear Sam Applewhite face possible execution or life terms. Bud Morris and Bob Hutmen await twenty year sentences for second degree murder.
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Governor Hanlys Final Temperance Appeal to Indiana Legislature
Governor J Frank Hanly urges against repeal of the county option law arguing it fuels crime poverty and social ills. He claims alcohol is responsible for about four fifths of anti social propensities necessitating police courts jails and reformatories.
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House committee plans rivers and harbors bill with ten million
Washington reports the house committee on rivers and harbors will likely report a general bill for waterway improvements. The measure may spend up to ten million dollars for surveys maintenance and emergencies. The committee will reconvene Saturday to finalize rivers and harbors legislation. Gould cousin James Gammon, an 82 year old Rice County farmer and Jay Gould kin, was found frozen to death on his farm. In Columbus Ohio forty thousand Democrats joined the inauguration of Judson Harmon as governor with about ten thousand uniformed men in the parade.
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Iron Manufacturer Joseph Wharton Dies at 83
Joseph Wharton, a leading Philadelphia iron magnate and prominent resident, died at age eighty three after a paralysis attack last June. He was one of the largest individual iron manufacturers in the United States.
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Bearer of Historic Name on Trial Today
Patrick Calhoun of New York and San Francisco faces bribery charges over a franchise granted to his United Railroad company by San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. The case before Superior Court judge Jesse William retered involves linkage to prior convictions and sentences of Abraham Rue l and former mayor Putene Schmitz.
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Italian Welsh Marathon Duo Set For St Louis Showdown
In St Louis tonight Percy Smallwood the Welsh runner and Dorando Piletti the Italian will start a 26 mile 85 yard marathon on a specially built 10 lap mile track. Both runners have faced Tom Longboat the champion and Smallwood previously beat Dior over ten miles in Philadelphia while Dorando lost two marathons to Longboat in New York and Buffalo.
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Couple Found Dead in Bed in Kansas City
W. F. Brault a St. Louis salesman and his wife were discovered dead in their Kansas City room with a chloroform odor detected. The coroner says Mrs Brault killed her husband and then committed suicide, while friends suspect foul play. Brault was 45, his wife younger by five years.
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Postmaster Olaf Johnson Exposed to Smallpox in Marinette
Postmaster Olaf Johnson of Denver was stricken with smallpox and the post office in Marinette was closed and placed under quarantine. Authorities have opened a temporary hospital and will maintain isolation until Johnson is released. Due to exposures, several facilities were closed and mass vaccination ordered.
Minor Pacific Coast Earthquake Reported Across Northwest
A slight earthquake shock was felt in Seattle and across Vancouver Victoria Sumas Tacoma and Bellingham lasting seven to thirty seconds. No damage occurred though people rushed from buildings and reports say smoke rose from Mount Baker after the tremor.
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