Reduction of Philippine Tariff Rates Advocated
Washington reports the Philippine commission urges Congress to cut duties on Bura and tobacco by 25 percent, arguing current rates hinder island recovery from pest and price crises. The commission notes American capital, manufacturing, and transport access have surged under U.S. control, urging policy to support Philippine prosperity without harming U.S. interests.
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Hicks Proves to Be a Very Poor Actor
Los Angeles detective reports describe J. H. Hicks, once buried alive for over two weeks in a Kern County tunnel, making his debut on stage with severe stage fright. Despite publicity and backing, Hicks could not perform, refusing questions and failing to sit or engage with the audience as promised.
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Hiison Electric Co
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New Year’s dance hall tragedy shocks Butler area
A chaotic scene at Butler Maxwell's hall ends with gunfire as four assailants pursue a dancer. One person dies after a stabbing or shooting incident. police pursue leads, with Ponwon allege d suspects named Raines. Searches widen as investigators piece together motive and sequence of events near the New Year’s celebration.
Noted alienist declares Thaw insane in New York flare
New York January 3 Dr Charles Dana a noted alienist who examined Harry Thaw after the Stanford White killing announced Thaw is undoubtedly insane He and Dr Allan Melean Hamilton agree Thaw has been insane for years bolstering the defense of insanity in the case.
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Harry ‘Thaw
Stanford White
Allan Melean Hamilton
Dane
White
Bandit Rasuli 18 Captured in Morocco
Paris dated dispatch reports Rawali the bandit, long a terror to foreign residents in Morocco and former Tangier district governor, has been taken prisoner according to dispersed reports received here.
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Insane Italian outbreak ends in Harlem hospital shooting
Two young men lie dying at Harlem hospital with a third severely wounded after a violent incident on a New York party night. A revolver was fired amid a tense gathering, with no clear motive given and police investigations ongoing.
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Assailed the Judge in Circuit Court Hearing
A disrupted session in division three of the circuit court saw an agitated woman assault a judge, the jurist maintaining calm as officers restrained her and the hearing continued in the private chambers before resuming court motions.
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Governor Warner Seeks Delay in Senate Election
Detroit January 2 Governor Warner who withdrew his name in Farmington wired the leader of the legislature in London asking him to delay the election of a United States senator that was set to begin today. He said he would investigate rumors of candidate money use and it was believed the legislature would heed the request.
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Fire devastates New York tenement district amid water shortage
Fire consumes multiple tenements in New York City as water supply runs low. Hundreds flee into streets while police and fire crews battle blazes. Looting occurs among the crowd, with one woman knocked down and several occupants rescued from burning buildings. Two buildings and a livery stable are destroyed, with extensive property damage estimated at $200,000.
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Morea Named for President Morea Named for President
In Philadelphia cities, former vice president of the Pennsylvida company, in charge of the finesweet of Pibbsteas, was Lindsay elected president of the Vie company succeeding the late A. A. Cassatt at a special meeting of the board of directors.
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Pacific Mail Steamer Company Shifts Trade Focus to Japan
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company signals a shift in commerce toward Japan, promising to centralize Pacific trade. General manager Shir Aishi, visiting from New York, declined to confirm whether he acquired Pacific Mail stations, returning to San Francisco last night.
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Red Light Incident Reported By Operator
Washington January 2 Operator Philips of Takenia station testified at the coroners inquest into Sundays wreck on Hue Baltimore and Oblo ay Terra Cotta. He said he ignored a red signal at 6:20 and that the light was the major factor in the crash. Hobie superintendent of the Metropolitain hospital said the signs were shouted to investigate but that Tacoma station showed a red light around 0 mach evening.
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Chancellor Dutton Dies In Cincinnati
Rev Francis Xavier Dutton aged 66 chancellor of the Catholic archdiocese of Cincinnati died today after a monthlong decline. He had a long career in church administration and his passing ends years of service to the archdiocese.
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Thirty Killed in a Kansas Wreck
A Kansas train wreck leaves thirty dead and many injured as investigators search for the cause. Authorities report a collapsed car and damaged sleepers, with a telegraph operator missing. Rescue teams and officials coordinate at the scene to recover bodies and clear the line.
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Williams Air in the White House Too Damp for President
A garbled early 20th century report notes air conditions in the White House, with reference to Mrs Williams and Secretary of War Tot. The piece suggests discomfort and a claim that the president is unwell or cold, while denying personal objections to presiding.
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Harrriman Answer On Interstate Commerce Merger Hearing
Edward of Uaerhain, railcoat Hentemit of Standarl Oi Party, summoned to testify in New York day before Interstate Commerce Commission question period on Union Vieille and Southern Pacific merger. Other officers of the attested' gouds are notified to appear.
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Guilty Verdict in Lake Shane Crossing Death Case
The court finds Coxomare Wolston guilty of murder in the death of Lament Newbold from the Lake Shane radio and grade crossing crash at Christmas. Prosecutor Taylor is directed to proceed. The testimony cites a reckless speed as the decisive factor in the fatal collision.
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