Shortage Dispute Forces Appraisers and Official Inquiry
Governor Nippert stressed uncertainty about a stock shortage after appraisers struggled to value shares. Braemer denies any shortage, citing bookkeeping errors while transferring assets to trustees. An expert review over two weeks aims to determine the true amount.
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Harland Cleveland
Joseph O'Hara
Standard Oil Company
Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Schroth Company
Ben
Resigns as Treasurer of Sebroth Packing Company
A notice states he resigns from the position of Treasurer at Sebroth Packing Company and places his property in trust. The document preserves the formal action and related disposition of assets as of the filing date.
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Sebroth Packing Company
Piaeces
Earthquake Relief in Chilpancingo Aids Victims
Subscriptions are being collected by American and British residents for Chilpancingo quake victims. Three women died in the Church of San Jose at Chilapa, crushed under the fallen structure. Governor Mora and family survived in a stable with a temporary dwelling. he offers 30 000 for rebuilding. Some residents have gone insane, and plans to relocate Chilpancingo are discussed. Presbyterian missionaries George Johnson and Walter H Semple were abroad at the time.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Church of San Jose
Chilapa
Mora
George Johnson
Walter H. Semple
Philadelphia
Braemer’s Shortage At J. Schroth Packing Ignites Inquiry
Cincinnati reports allege a large defalcation at the J. Schroth Packing Company with Theodore Braemer resigning as secretary treasurer. Braemer denies defalcation, admits turning over stock and cash as trustees while accountants move to audit books. investigation linked to heirs of John Schroth and Lt. Governor Nippert.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
Tressurer
J. & F. Scbroth Packing Company
Braemer
Harlan Cleveland
Joseph W. O'Hara
J. & F. Schroth Company
Schroths
John Schroth
Carl Nippert
Nippert
Columbus
John W. O'Hara
Arso
Hammond
Columbus,o
J. Schroth Packing Company
Views of Judge Taft Fifteen Thousand Men Will Be Ample to Maintain Peace
Governor Taft argues that a 15000 strong native constabulary, plus Filipino officers, can maintain peace in the Philippines by year end. He cites per province distribution, cost estimates, and aims to reduce imports via tariff adjustments. Taft notes harmony with General Chaffee and departs for Washington with Gen Smith aboard a special train.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Taft
Congress
Allen
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Islands
Porto Rico
Dingley
General Chaffee
Union League Club
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Washington
James F. Smith
the Suprem Court of the Philippines
Governor Taft Arrives San Francisco After Illness
Secretary Root received a telegram from Judge Taft Civil Governor of the Philippines reporting his safe arrival in San Francisco much improved in health He suggested spending a few days in Cincinnati and proposed returning to Washington the latter part of next week to brief congressional committees on Philippine legislation.
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Washington
Root
Taft
Philippines
San Francisco
Cincinnati
US troopship Buford sails with large Army contingency
New York January 22 United States transport Buford departed the pier for Manila carrying a large force of soldiers. The ship includes one battalion of the Twenty seventh Infantry twelve officers and men from Plattsburg barracks, and one squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry from Fort Meyer Virginia. Command is by Colonel Moore of the Eleventh Cavalry.
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New York
United States
Transford Buford
Manila
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Meyer, Va
Moore
Four Die During Grant Voyage From Manila
Four deaths occurred on the transport Grant which arrived from Manila. Cornelius F. P. Haney of the Twentieth Field Artillery, George H. Williams once with Troop H Sixth Cavalry, William Ryan a teamster, and Fred K. Pryor of Company F Ninth Infantry all died of tuberculosis during the voyage or soon after arrival.
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San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Cornelius FP. Haney
Twenttieth Field Artillery
George H. Williams
Sixth Cavalry
William Ryan
Fred K. Pryor
Ninth Infantry
Cuban reciprocity hearing dominates Ways and Means session
Hearing on Cuban reciprocity resumes in Washington before the Ways and Means committee. Beet sugar interests led by Henry T. Oxnard press for protecting U S beet sugar producers while Louisiana cane sugar delegates seek time. Cuban delegation leader Place says Cuba seeks free trade but defers to Congress. Various regional farmers and sugar interests urge no concessions, while a petition to keep tariffs unchanged gains signatures from several states. The session also covers tobacco, immigration, and border questions as the panel weighs broader trade and policy impacts.
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Washington
Ways and Means
United States
Henry T. Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Association
Louisiana
Payne
Place
Cuba
American Congress
Oxnard
Beet Sugar Association
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Oxnard
American Sugar Trust
H. O. Havemyer
Grosvenor
Ohio
Richardson
Tennessee
Oxnard’s Examination. Mr. Richardson
Sugar Trust
Roosevelt
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Grosvenor
Foster and McEnery
White House
G. W. Nott
New Orleans
Michigan
D. Smith
Michigan Farmers’ Institute
F. P. Hathaway
Herbert Myrick
Massachusetts
House
Ways and Means Committee
California
Indiana
Kansas
Mr. Shafroth
Colorado
National
Cigar-leaf Association
Hearings End On Oleomargarine Bills In House Panel
Washington Jan 2 Hearings closed today before the House committee on agriculture with Representatives McCleary Tawney and Davidson delivering closing remarks on their oleomargarine bills. McCleary said his measure has backing of dairy and farm interests though Tawney’s bill restricts oleomargarine sold as butter with an exemption for one...
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
McCleary
Tawney
Davidson
Sacrifice for Love to Wed Prince Otho Windisch Graetz
Archduchess Elizabeth renounces all Austrian throne claims for herself and descendants as she prepares to wed Prince Otho Von Windisch Graetz on January 23. The oath was sworn in the privy council chamber before the Emperor and diplomats. Gifts include securities worth 1.6 million dollars, 250000-dollar yearly allowance, jewelry valued at 1 million, a gold dinner service, and several residences. Elizabeth Marie Henriette Stephanie Gieshe.
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Vienna
Elizabeth
Otho von Windisch- Graetz
Elizabeth Marie Henrietta Stephanie Gieshe
National Board of Trade Urges Strong National Merchant Marine
The National Board of Trade meeting in Washington on January 22 urged Congress to restore the American merchant marine and amend the Interstate Commerce Act to empower enforcement and allow carrier associations for uniform rates. It backed river harbor improvements, arid lands irrigation, metric system adoption, and one cent postage. The board also favored bankruptcy legislation and the Ray bill, elected Blanchard Randall of Baltimore president, and advised a six year presidential term with no re election.
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Washington
National Board of Trade Today
Congress
Interstate-commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Committee On Bankruptcy
St. Louis Merchants’ Exchange
National Board of Trade Sine
Executive Council
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Blanchard Randall
Baltimore
New Episcopal Bishop Named for Western Massachusetts
Springfield Mass Jan 2 The Rev Dr Vinton of Worcester was elected bishop of the newly created Protestant Episcopal diocese of western Massachusetts to lead the new see.
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Springfield
Mass
Vinton
Worcester
Western
Massachusetts
Toy
This Name Must Appear on Every Box of Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab Lets
The advertisement emphasizes that this designation must be present on each genuine box of the Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets, a renowned cold and grip remedy. It underscores branding and authenticity for this medicinal product.
Paralyzed Threat as Cummings Votes Against Philippine Post
In a dramatic Manila defense debate in the House, New York Democrat Cummings sided with Republicans, shouting he hoped to be paralyzed rather than vote to protect an American soldier. The panel networked a sharp clash over a 500000 Manila post appropriation and related amendments. The session adjourned without completing the bill.
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Washington
House
Manila
Cannon
Lau
Philippines
Richardson
Williams
Mississippi
DeArmond
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Cummings
New York
Watson
Indiana
McKinley
Zenor
United States
Spain
Gaines
Mr. Watson
Cochran
Nicaragua Canal
Tennessee
Hull
United States Army
Hay
Virginia
Secretary of War
Committee On Military Affairs
Fitzgerald
Sherman
Fleming
Georgia
Padgett
Philippine Islands
Paris
Mr. Cannon
Sener
Senate debate on war ethics and labor department merger
The Senate discussed a Teller concurrent resolution urging Britain to spare Commandant Scheepers in South Africa amid Geneva convention concerns. It also heard Samuel Gompers protest a proposed merger of the Department of Labor into Commerce, fearing harm to labor interests. The session adjourned at 4:45.
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Lution
Secretary of War
Senate
War Department
Philippine Islands
Teller
Commandant Scheepers
Orange Free State Army
South Africa
Seid
Scheepers
House of Representatives
Great Britain
United States
Ee Pro Tem
Frye
Samuel Gompers
American Confederation of Labor
Artment of Labor
Ee Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Gompers
Department of Commerce
Labor
Senate stalls on Philippine tariff bill as Commerce Department debate begins
In Washington on January 22 the Senate did not continue debate on the Philippine tariff bill. Discussion shifted to the proposed Department of Commerce. After nearly two hours, little progress was made, with no objections to main features but a plan to study and refine details. Senator Culberson secured adoption of a resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Commerce
Culberson
Trial of Mrs Richardson in Murder Case at Savannah
Plattsburg reports Stewart Fife the young society man linked to the murder of Frank W. Richardson as trial testimony centers on Mrs Addie L Richardson widow. Witnesses Bruce Stanton and others describe a quarrel and alleged relations while defense challenges motive and evidence.
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Bruce Stanton
Fife- Richardson
Richardson
Fife
Savannah
Stewart Fife
Topeka Hosts Opening Session of Reciprocity Convention
The reciprocity convention met in Representative Hall with over a hundred delegates including ex Governor Thomas Crittenden of Missouri. Governor Stanley opened the talks on securing reciprocal treaties with Mexico and Latin America. Proceedings covered methods, grain exports, transportation, purebred animals, consular service, and a national exposition in Mexico. The Western Reciprocal League elected Stanley as president and set Topeka as its headquarters to promote better trade with Mexico, Cuba, and other western trade partners.
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Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Representative Hall
Thomas Crittenden
Missouri
Mexico
James A. Troutman
A. B. Hullitt
James Butler
C. B. Hoffman
Enterprise
C. W. Cook
M. M. Sherman
Genesee
National School of Commerce
Priam J. Burdick
Lawrence
T. J. Crittenden
Kansas City
Theodore W. Hillmers
St. Louis
Chester J. Long
Kansas
Cuba
Foreign Powers Deny Any Intention to Intervene in Spain
Paris and St Petersburg report divergent views on prewar wishes of Britain France and Russia regarding Spanish-American conflict. Officials state Britain halted any note pressuring the United States while France pursued peace, Russia denied plans for collective action, and Austria’s proposal faded before Congress. Both capitals depict efforts to avert war and preserve U.S. goodwill.
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Paris
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Great Britain
Associated Press
London
France
Russia
Count Moravieff
Woodford
Senor
Lord Salisbury
Beaulieu
Lord Pauncefote
Germany
Mr. Balfour
United States
Congress
Greatain
Spain
Senor Gallen
ST. Petersburg
Foreign Office
F. Office
Associated
Austria
Rebuttal Phase in Goebel Case Returns to Stand
State from Kentucky reports the defense in the James Howard Goebel murder trial wraps, recalling Howard for one question. The remainder of the day features Commonwealth rebuttal testimony aimed at dismantling alibi evidence and supporting Henry Youtsey’s guilt, including witnesses challenging Robinson’s alibi and introducing character witnesses for the Commonwealth.
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Frankfort
James Howard
Goebel
Commonwealth
Howard
Henry Youtsey
H. ©. Robinson
Jim Howard
Board of Trade
Mah Commonwealth
Stubblefield
Toombs Appears in Court in Peerless Murder Case
Chicago scene reports Louis Toombs, indicted for the December murder of Minnie Larsen on the steamer Peerless, appearing as trial date is set. His wife Mia Toombs, present and distraught, weeps as the arraignment continues amid sensational courtroom scenes.
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Chicago
Louis Toombs
Minnie Larsen
Peerless
Smith
Toombs
Nee Ristan
Bonds
Mia Toombs
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