Brooklyn Sinks Next to Ice Barrier After Delaware Rock Hit
The United States steamer Brooklyn strikes Schooner Ledge rock in the Delaware near Marcus Hook. Inner compartments survive the hit while outer sections are damaged. Crew awaits a court of inquiry and possible thaw to rejoin active service. ship valued at about 2.986 million dollars with heavy armament.
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Philadelphia
United States
Brooklyn
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Cook
Navy Yard
League Island
Cramps Yard
Wall
Bennett
Oth
Schooner Ledge
City
Associated Press
Department
Cramps
Wage Cut Announced for Illinois Steel Workers
Joliet Illinois February 1 employees of the Illinois Steel Company received notice of wage reductions ranging from ten to twenty percent effective immediately affecting shop workers and clerical staff alike across the plant.
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Joliet, TH
Illinois Steel Company
Trick to Violate the Laws By Rail Firms
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on Feb 1 ruled that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago and Great Western and others used a development company to move grain at nonpublic rates. The Iowa Development Company held land for the railroad and acted as a conduit for transportation profits, violating the commerce act. An order to cease and desist was issued against the railway companies.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prouty
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago & Great Western
Iowa Development Company
Kansas City
Chicago
Commission Funds
Commission
Eckels Seeks Major Banking Overhaul in U S
Comptroller of the Currency Eckels urged a complete revision of the banking system as the remedy for current financial troubles. In a House Banking Committee session he said gold for redemption would be no more needed under a proper system, with England, the U S, France and Germany cited as best developed credit nations. He noted Russia’s redemption needs rise due to business conditions and taxation.
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Washington
Eckels
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Newlands
Nevada
England
United States
France
Germany
Russia
Hanna
Cleveland
George L. Wellington
Maryland
Canton
Mark Hanna
Associated Press
Wellington
Geary
Manna
Sanders
Montana
Supreme Court Decisions Favor Ohio and Indiana Tax Wins
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ohio and Indiana in tax cases involving express and telegraph companies. Judges Field Harlan and Brown dissented in Ohio cases, while Western Union Telegraph Company’s Indiana case also favored the state. A writ of certiorari was granted in the Three Friends steamer case with hearings set for February 1.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Field, Harlan and Brown
Adams,American
United States Express
General Assembly of
United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
Indiana
Supreme Court
Harmon
Three Friends
Growth of the agatic trade expands Nippon ships output
New ships built by the Great Northern Railway to meet rising demand open Asia as a flour market. The Nippon Yonsen Keisha, under exclusive contract, has left ports with freight, signaling shifting grain flows. Wheat bread replaces rice for many in Asia as European wheat exports decline, affecting Argentine supply.
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New York
Nippon Yonsen Keisha
Great Northern Railway Company
United States
Hill
Asia
Pacific
Fitzsimmons Agrees To Nevada Training Camp Start
Bob Fitzsimmons plans to travel to Nevada February 12 to begin training for the upcoming fight. His manager and brother-in-law Martin Julian postponed his western departure due to family illness. A Carson City area watering place is expected to host four weeks of intense preparation to face Corbett.
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Fitzsimmons
Carson City
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Nevada
Martin Julian
West
Corbett
Julian
Crete Threatened by Fresh Insurrection Amid Fierce Skirmishes
A Daily News dispatch from Athens reports Crete on the verge of a new rebellion with constant firing at Canea and panic in the town. Muslims are said to be preparing for a general assault while Christians from outside the town may threaten a larger attack. Skirmishes occur on the plains near Canea with no detailed injuries reported.
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Crete
London
Daily News
Athens
Canea
Tug Van Ralle Stranded in Ice Floe on Lake
The tug Van Ralle is fast in an ice floe on the open lake near Chicago with about 10 men aboard. It was last seen drifting northeast while displaying distress signals.
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Chicago
van Ralle
Vilas Denounces Nicaragua Canal Bill As Expensive Asset Grab
Senator Vilas charges the Nicaragua canal measure would reimburse the old Nicaragua Canal Company up to 4 1/2 million dollars for expenses while the company’s assets are valued at a few hundred thousand. He calls the proposal dangerous and urges full, public discussion. The senate adjourns after executive business and other treaty actions.
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Senate
Morgan
Vilas
Daniel
Hoar
Wisconsin
Davis
Northwest
California
White
Perkins
Caffery
Nicaragua Canal Company
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Stewart
Secretary of the Interior
Alaska
House passes many bills on committee suspension day
Washington February 1 report shows the house opening with journal reading and committee actions. The Senate bill to fix times and places for U S court sessions in Utah passed as Sherman calls up the anti scalper railroad measure but is blocked after a point of order.
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Delaware
Chandler
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hill
Senate
Joseph B. Carr
John Hough
Hoar
United States
Washington
House
Journal
Utah
Sherman
New York
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Terry
Arkansas
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Columbia & Red Mountain Railroad
Columbia River
Northport
Wash
Poisoning Her Husband Guilty in Yokohama Trial
L Carew convicted of murdering Walter Raimond Hallowell Carew secretary of the Yokohama United Club by arsenic and sentenced to death. The jury was out only half an hour and the sentence awaits British minister approval. Mary Jacobs, a nursery governess, arrested January 10 in connection with the case, is also implicated.
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Jed Press
Yokohama
L. Carew
Walter Raimond Hallowell Carew
Yokohama United Club
Mary Jacobs
Wman
Government Deficit Persists in January Fiscal Snapshot
Washington reports January receipts of 24,336,994 dollars against outlays of 30,269,389 dollars. The month shows a 5,952,295 dollar deficit. Seven months into the fiscal year yield a total deficit of 854,792 dollars.
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Washington
Hay
Horrors of Cuban War Reach Havana Suburbs
A Key West dispatch reports Cuban troops under Major Fonsedevielas conducting reprisals in Guanabacoa and Havana suburbs. A Rudolphe family massacre and alleged atrocities against women are described amid raids that burned 10 to 20 houses and drove the Spanish garrison from the city outskirts.
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Fonsedevielas
Guanabacoa
Rudolphe
Havana
American Citizen Sanguilly Case Sent to clemency review
Washington reports Julio Sanguilly, an American condemned by Spain to perpetual imprisonment in Cuba, has drawn president to senate. The exchange suggests clemency may be exercised. efforts include noting he was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy and that he was not armed. The case was moved to civil jurisdiction after objections by the consul general.
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Washington
Julio Sanguilly
United States
Cuba
Senate
Williams
Sanguilly
Spain
Aguirre
Lee
State Department
Madrid
American Planters in Cuba Face Grinding Cane Restrictions
The state department seeks relief for American sugar planters in Cuba amid harsh Spanish restrictions around grinding cane. Officials report no formal ban but restrictive orders hinder production, with only limited relief obtained for burnt cane and ongoing efforts to lift all obstacles.
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Washington
State Department
Cuba
Department of State
Department
River Expedition Defeated by Insurgents near Paese
Key West Florida February 1 Weyler sent Colonel Serres with 300 men in small boats to seize forts near Paese on the Cuanao north of Cienfuegos. In a bend heavy musketry fire and a six-pound shot disabled boats. Spaniards landed and charged insurgents.
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Key West
Fila
Weyler
Paese
Cuanao
Cienfugoes
Serres
Spaniards Forced to Retreat After Fierce Battle
The engagement ended with Spaniards retreating as 16 boats were sunk and about 100 men killed or missing, with 75 more badly...
Spain and the United States dispute over tariff and reform plans
Madrid reports a clash between U S minister Taylor and Spanish foreign minister the Duke of Tetuan. The row centers on two points the Cuban reform timing and a proposed special tariff favoring American goods. Tetuan rejects any tariff alone and notes any such plan requires consent from other powers.
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Madrid
Correspondencia Espana
Taylor
United States
Spain
Duke of Tetuan
Idaho House Passes Tax Notice Bill and Arid Lands Memorial
Idaho's legislature, Boise, Feb. 1, reports show the House approved a county assessor notice bill and two memorials. Senate reports included state government expenditures and expert accountant work on scholastic funds. A memorial urged cession of arid lands to the state, and another sought free homesteads on lands ceded by Indians.
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Boise
Idaho
Senate
Committee On State Affairs
House
Waters
Man Arrested in Helena Linked to Fullerton Family Murder
In Deer Lodge a man matching James C. Dunham’s description is jailed after a barber who once worked in Fullerton identifies him. The suspect initially claims knowledge of Dunham and the crime scene but recants later. A note says an Odd Fellows card suggests he was in Helena four days before the May murder.
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Helena
Moscow National Bank Closed by Bank Examiner
Moscow Idaho February 1 The Moscow National Bank was closed this afternoon by Bank Examiner Eugene T Wilson of Ellensburg under orders from the comptroller of the currency The last published report shows cash 22471 loans and discounts 12254968 deposits subject to check 37463 time certificates 6700 97 R C Brown president and C M Brune cashier The bank had capital 75000 and surplus 3000 Real estate and building valued at 50000
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Moscow
Idahq
Moscow National Bank
Eugene T. Wilson
Ellensburg
R. C. Brown
C. M. Brune
Gloomy Chinese New Year in San Francisco Chinatown
February 1 1930 Chinese New Year amid a police crackdown in Chinatown with no firecrackers allowed by order of the chief. Streets swarm with policemen and arrests are made among groups of suspicious individuals. Wing Ding and Chin Poy charged with murder of Little Pete arraigned. trial set for Saturday with special counsel for the Chinese widow aiding the prosecution.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Wing Ding
Chin Poy
Little Pete
Swanhilda Overdue Off San Francisco After New Castle Departure
The Swanhilda, which left New Castle six days ago, has not yet sent news. Police and detectives have watched for three weeks. A possible sighting near the Australia coast by Taupo steamer stirred officers, but fog drifted and the ship was believed lost. The bark Santiago reported no other vessels spoken on its voyage.
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New Castle
Australia
Taupo
King Award
Santiago
Hawaiian Islands
Bank clerk’s defalcation shocks Parkersburg bank
A Times Star dispatch from Parkersburg reports that Lee McFarland, a trusted clerk at the Second National Bank, faces a $423 000 shortfall after grain and stock speculation. A bank run followed a late Saturday opening as officers tried to cover the deficit.
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Cincinnati
Times-Star
Parkersburg
Second National Bank
Lee McFarland
McFarland
Northern Banking Company to Seek Receiver in Liquidation
Portland, Me Feb 1 The Northern Banking Company has voted to place the bank in liquidation at once and a receiver will be asked for. No statement of assets or liabilities was available today.
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Portland
Northern Banking Company
McKenna Seen as Pacific Coast Cabinet Pick
In San Francisco on Feb 1 judges and politicians discussed Judge Joseph McKenna of the U.S. circuit court as likely Pacific coast representative in McKinley's cabinet. McKenna pledged no comment until the president-elect authorizes word amid talk of cabinet posts.
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San Francisco
Joseph McKenna
United States Circuit Court
Pacific Coast
McKinley
McKenna
Mr. McKenna
Sherman
Gage
Gage Comments On New York World Interview
Chicago February 1 Associated Press reports Lyman J Gage says the World interview expresses his views with possible future modification He cannot detail them now due to time constraints and to avoid biasing national interests. Galveston Texas February 1 William J Bryan lauds Gage saying he is a daisy and outlines policy moves on currency bank notes and treasury issues.
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Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
Associated Press
New York
Mr. Bryan
Galvester
Tex
Lymen J. Gage
William J. Bryan
Gage
Treasury
Annual Feast of Mohammedans causes alarm in Constantinople
London February 1 The Paris correspondent of the Standard reports great alarm in Constantinople as the Ramadan approaches. Tewfik Pasha the Turkish foreign minister has moved his family to safety and the wealthiest Turks are said to be following suit.
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London
Paris
The
Standard
Tewfik Pasha
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