Dietrich's bribery trial opens in federal court
In Omaha on January 7 Senator Dietrich faced a crowded federal courtroom as jurors were selected for a bribery case involving Postmaster Fisher in Hastings. Prosecutor Summers outlined alleged payoffs and arrangements to secure Fisher's appointment, while defense counsel contested the testimony and evidence. Initial testimony from John G. Galvin described the Iroquois theatre fire aftermath and locked doors during the panic.
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Omaha
Dietrich
Gertrude Dietrich
Vandeventer
Rush
Summers
Fisher
Jacob Fisher
United States
Hastings
William Dutton
Dutton
John G. Galvin
Inquest Opens Into Iroquois Theatre Fire Victims
Coroner Traeger and six jurors begin a formal inquest in Chicago city hall into the Iroquois theatre fire. Witnesses describe panic and locked exits as investigators probe ventilators, skylights, and a locked passage that trapped hundreds. Two sub contractors face arrest amid questions over safety devices.
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Chicago
Council
Traeger
Mr. Strong
William J. Maher
George Nagel
Traezer
Fuller Construction Company
Fuller Company
Maher
Nagel
David Jones
Bevera
Fulkerson
Edward MedMullen
Thoroners
Coroner's inquest opens into Iroquois Theatre deaths
Chicago coroner Traeger opens the inquest into the Iroquois Theatre fire with 565 listed dead and 200 plus witnesses expected. State’s Attorney Deneen assists as jurors prepare to view the bodies and hear testimony to determine each victim's cause of death and responsibility.
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Traeger
B. K. Strong
Chicago
Vera Strong
Americus
Jas. M. Strong
Jan
City’ Council
Nmiost
Mary Edna Torney
Buckley
Misa Torney
Chicago made co defendant in Iroquois fire suit
Attorney for Aliss Ivy Owens says no ruling on municipal responsibility for theater fire deaths exists. He argues city enforcement failures may render Chicago liable though Iroquois proprietors likely cannot pay damages for about 590 to 600 lives lost. Morgan cites street car protection ruling as precedent. Lawyers doubt recovery for harm on property not city owned.
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Chicago
Geo. N. Morgan
Aliss Ivy Owens
Morgan
Miss Owens
Supreme Court of Ilindig
Japan Silent On Terms of Rejoinder
Tokyo reports the government silent on the terms of Russia's rejoinder to the dispute. A high authority says the reply is unsatisfactory to Japan especially on Corea. Japan considers Russia's protestations honest but fears delay and resents outside power intervention. US involvement seen as possible but likely harmful as talks continue.
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Tokio
Japan
Corea
Russia
United States
Hanna A Candidate for Presidency Rumor In Kansas City
The Star reports a possible candidacy announcement by Senator Mark A. Hanna for the presidency. It cites a long distance call to Richard C. Kerens of St Louis, Missouri, a national committee member, as the source of the information.
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the Star Today
Mark A. Hanna
Richard C. Kerens
St Louis
Missouri
Ruth Cleveland Dies at 15 in Princeton Home
Ruth Cleveland, eldest child of ex president Cleveland, died in Princeton New Jersey at the family home. The sudden death followed a four day illness with heart weakness brought on by diphtheria. The death was confirmed by Dr Wyckoff.
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Princeton
N. J
Ruth Cleveland
Wyckoff
General Reyes Receives Answer on Panama Question
General Reyes of Colombia has been informed that the United States will not reopen the 1846 treaty Panama issue. Secretary Hay prepared the formal reply, which requests Senate transmission but declines public release pending further decision.
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Washington
Reyes
United States
Hay
Colombia
Panama
State Départment
Senate
Russian Marines Reach Seoul Overland After Transport Refusal
A cable from Minister Allen in Seoul reports that Russian marines landed at Chemulpo and refused rail transport to Seoul have reached the capital by land. The movement reflects tensions in Corea as forces maneuver across the peninsula.
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Washington
Allen
Seoul
Corea
Chemulpo
Russian reply to Japan discussed amid war clouds
Brest Paris Jan 7 Russian Almaza 2385 tons sails to Far East next day. Officials say no info on Russia's reply to Japan with pessimistic tone and little hope for peaceful exit. Diplomats seek US stance as key. Japan urges US support for treaty ports in Manchuria. Russia confirms receipt of reply to Tokyo cabinet.
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Far East
Baron Haysahi
Chemulpo
Seoul
Russia
Japan
England
Brest
France
Almaza
Paris
United States
China
Manchuria
Iron and Steel Outlook Signals Mixed Market Trends
New York dispatch notes slight improvement in foundry pig iron markets but cites disquieting signals in steel rails and finished materials. Reports of price shading in berberh pig iron and cutbacks by railroads on orders raise concern, yet buyers see ample steel capacity compared with a year ago and expect little disruption ahead.
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New York
Milia
Southern Pacific explores third rail and electric tunnel plan
San Francisco on January 7 reports Southern Pacific weighs a new project to cross the Sierras with a third rail between Sacramento and Truckee and an electric plant using power from the Truckee River. Motor cars would assist trains on the steep grade. Plans reportedly sent to President Harriman.
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Southern Pacific
Sierras
Sacramento
Truckee
Truuckee
Harriman
Three Trainmen Killed In Brooklyn Elevated Collision
New York report on January 7 states three Brooklyn Elevated line trainmen died in a wreck when a coal fire sparked panic. Victims named George Guild James O'Brien William H. Ferguson and George Smith was seriously hurt. Passengers mostly escaped unharmed as trains collided and telescoped rear cars.
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New York
Brooklyn
George Guild
James O'Brien
William H. Ferguson
George Smith
Woman Charged with Bigamy In Hoboken
New York reports Minnie Kappell, 21, arrested in Hoboken on a bigamy charge sworn by her father. The case follows a civil divorce dispute where the daughter testified against her stepmother. Detectives found two alleged husbands at her flat caring for a baby Mrs Kappell had adopted. she denies the charges.
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New York
Minnie Kappell
Hoboken
Order Rescinded on Coliseum Closure in Chicago
Chicago officials rescinded a building department order to close the Coliseum after further investigation found the venue entirely safe and in full compliance with all requirements.
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Chicago
Schwab Testifies on Bethlehem and Steel Holdings
Charles M Schwab ex president of United States Steel testifies in the receivership hearing. He describes his role in Bethlehem Steel sale and his large steel stock holdings while denying inflated valuations and noting his avoidance of direct answers on certain questions. The session grows tense as Untermyer Guthrie and Schwab clash over defenses and disclosures.
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Charles “M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Steel Company
Untermyer
T Protective Association
Steel Corporation
Bethlehem
Carnegie
Guthrie
Schwab
J. P. Morgan & Co
John W. Gates
Sefinah
United
Shipbuilding Company
Sheldog
Max Pam
Morgan & Co
Bethlehem Plahthhen
Max. Pag
I’ §. Steel Corporation
Coroners Find Wreck Unavoidable in Duquesne Express
Coroner's jury in Connellsville Pa concluded after hours of deliberation that the December wreck of the Duquesne limited express was unavoidable. The inquiry closed last night with the verdict delivered by the jury.
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Connellsville
Jan. T
Duquesne Limited
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