Ice Gorge Breakup Drowns River Fleet Across Ohio
Winter ice on the Ohio River loosens, sending huge floes downstream from Cairo to the headwaters. Dozens of wrecked wharves, barges, and boats litter the riters banks and harbors. losses to coal companies and to river traffic mount toward half a million dollars with more damage anticipated as the river breaks up.
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Louisville
Cairo
Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Coal Haven
Stewart's Landing
Ludlow Landing
Millcreek Landing
Independent Coal Company
Ludlow
J. R. Ware Company
Ruwe Street
Hau
Kentucky
Obin
Lce
Senate Ratifies Arbitration Treaties After Amendment
Washington notes a four hour deliberation as the Senate approves international arbitration pacts with an amendment changing article 2 word from agreement to treaty. Key figures include Cullom Lodge Morgan Spooner and Foraker debating Senate rights and executive power while treaties with England France Germany Switzerland Norway and Sweden aim for general arbitration.
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Washington
Provident
United States
Senate
Ieave
Euc
Cullum
Hay
McCullum
Illinois
Morgan
Alabama
Spooner
Wisconsin
Lodge
Massachusetts
Foraker
Ohio
Platt
Connecticut
Altho
Cullom
BES Firevaene
White House
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
The Herrick Troubles Shape Ohio Republican Convention
In Toledo on February 11 the Herrick faction blocked the Ohio Republican league convention after its committee plans were rejected. The Foraker faction led by Asa W. Jones moved to reelect old officers and adjourn. Discussion centered on the state ticket and a possible lieutenant governor successor as Major C. E. Wilcox of Sandusky gains support. It is conceded Harding may not seek renomination while Herrick likely remains as nominee. Frank Reigle of Wood County is urged as House speaker.
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Toledo
Herrick
League of1
Ohio Republican
Foraker
Asa W. Jones
Youngstown
League
Herrick- Harding
C. E. Wilcox
Sandusky
Wilcox
Frank Reigle
Wood
Bryan and Roosevelt in Goodhue County News
Jan. 28 Bryan, always interesting, declares Roosevelt has aid from all Democrats in his righteous efforts. He speaks as a citizen before a Democrat, sees railroad policy as a potential political asset, and may use it for capital. Bryan’s sincerity is clear, but wisdom remains uncertain.
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Goodhue County
Minn
Bryan
Roosevelt
Congress
Snider Manufacturing Co. Bent rims praised in trade reports
The Snider Manufacturing Co. of Logan, CO ships furniture to local trade and Chicago, expanding hours allow a car of furniture daily. A $6600 Chicago order followed, with United States Trade Reports extolling bent rims and hounds as superior, urging inquiry to Gireat for full particulars. The firm is praised for integrity, broad national patronage, and strong workmanship.
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Chicago
Canty
United States
Cincinnati
Paca
Snider Manufacturing Co
Logan, CO
Burglary Confession Amid Cigar Maker’s Plight
Frank Bratton, a cigar-maker, confessed to burglarizing Jesse Gabriel’s sugar store after Deputy Maralial Bishop arrested him. He entered via a workshop window, took $2.86, and pled guilty before Mayor Tritneh. Bound over to the next French jury, he remains jailed for lack of bond. Bratton, a longtime employee, faced alcohol problems and left behind a widow with five children.
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Frank Bratton
Maralial Bishop
Jesse Gabriel
Bratton
Gabriel
Tritneh
Columbus
De Witt C Miller Public Lecture on Self Sufficiency
De Witt C Miller presents a lecture on self sufficiency of the republic at the Opera House Friday the 17th. Miller’s talk covers civic virtue, economic independence, and national resilience in a period of political change.
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de Witt C. Miller
de Witt Miller
Opera House
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Win Presidential Election Victory
In a joint session in Washington on February 8, the Senate and House canvassed the Electoral College results. Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks were declared President and Vice President for the four year term starting March 4, 1905, with 880 votes to 140. Senators presiding noted the ceremony carried dignity despite absence of the leaders.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Inez
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Faibanks
Alton B. Parker
Henry G. Davis
Frye
Maine
Gongrose
Roosevelt
Mr. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Chicago prisoner Hoch confesses to twelve marriages
Chicago reports Johann Hoch admits to marrying twelve women and denies poisoning them as police name a string of alleged victims in New York and Illinois. He claims only marriages, not killings, amid a string of exhumations and inquests into deceased spouses.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
New York
Hochs
Chicago Avenue
Atla.m
Shippy
Olson
Hoch
Criminel Court
Otelesk
Marie Welker-Hoch
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Covington
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Greenwood
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Abdu Hamid
Turkey
Nicholas II
Czar
Russia
Wilhelm
Victor Etanuel II
Italy
Franz Jones I
Austro-Hung
Edward VI
Great Britain
Muteuhito
Mikado
Japan
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Leopold II
Belgium
Christian IX
Denmark
Carlos I
Portugal
Oscar II
Wilhelmina Maria
Netherlands
Georgios I
Greece
Prithvi Bhamier Ding Maharajah
Nepal
Peter I
Ser
Carol I
Roumani
Emile Loubot
U. S
Nicholas I
Montenegro
Francesco Alvez
Brazil
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Robert Compierse
Manuel Amador
Panama
Senate Supreme
Lore
Republican League
THE
Fellows
County
Reigles
Herrick-Dick
Bryan and
Snider M’s’g
Roosevelt and Fairbaulks
Johann Hock
Mary Becker
Tell Place
Jacob Huss
Whelling
W. Va
Julia Steinbrecher
Julia Marie Walker
Stile
Emily Fisher
Welle Street
Welker-Hoch
Fisher
Welker
Elizabeth Boerk
Eugenne Street
Anna Hendrickson
Englewood
Hammond
Ind
Martha Horefeldt
Prinden
Cal
Ontario Street
Holt
Evie Renker
Ward Street
Justice Kiummn
Hoeh
Racinetant
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