Harriman and others barred from leaving federal inquiry
Chicago Jan. 10 Attorners in the government inquiry into Harriman and the Union Pacific lines announced measures to prevent Harriman, Frick, and others from leaving the jurisdiction. Witnesses including H. G. McCormick and J. A. Monroe testified on rail traffic and advertising control as the Interstate Commerce Commission proceeding continued. The hearing adjourned with statements denying direct competition between major lines and noting ongoing consolidation.
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Crowded Elevated Transit Tragedy In New York City
Crowded Third Avenue Elevated station in New York City leads to a deadly crush as a train departs. Passengers on the platform are forced toward the cars and swept along by the rush. Witnesses include Newman, a businessman, and Carl Wehne, an importer, both injured with Newman fatally mangled.
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Raiirasd
Wandle Tr
Vara
Witam Newman
Joan
Carl Wehne
Newman
Webuk
Train Runaway On Mountain Line Shocks Town
A runaway freight train sped up a mountain line near Holy Wea, reaching high speed and causing alarm as it neared a town. Trains clashed with a distant alert as crews fought to halt the derailed path and prevent further danger.
Retirement of James J. Jenssen Shocks California Fans
Jon Angdlen reports the retirement of James J. Jenssen from boxing after two years away. Jenssen says retirement was at his wife and mother’s request, while offers to return remain unopened. The couple moved to Los Angeles to be near the Las Anclas Athletic Club, where Jenssen plans to train with no certainty about dates. Mrs. Jenssen denies influence over her husband’s career and says she wants him well funded if he returns.
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Mra
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Barbank Rzpch Tas
Jim
Nbn
Flo
Governor Parlison Proposes Tax and Transport Reforms
Madison January 10 The governor urges legislative action on a tax plan protecting policyholders and a constitutional amendment enabling income tax and state control of transportation. He criticizes rail company debt and demands safeguards for public utilities, urging no new stock to fund indebtedness. Local lawmakers and senators are noted in the discussion.
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Legielanse
Rute Ernor
Chicara & Northwestern
Chicago
Maukee & Bt
Paul Raileay
Silane
Safety hopes fade as steamer Vonce overdue
Report from New York dated January WV notes Hope for safety of the steamer Vonce, overdue for 1 days from Pore Mea, revived eight by ne ma Preusrula. Messages from Ponce passengers greet Governor Wisthrop, thought to be from steamer Maracas, suggesting a trace to Caracas and a possible misrouted transmission.
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Rico
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Ube
Tragedy near Sempol as Principal dies by own hand
A broken engagement drove Miss Miller to tragedy in Cah where principal Conch, recently arrived, killed himself with a bullet. The case ties to a failed marriage proposal while notes mention railway plans from Geneva, aiming to link Alps to Malt.
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Idan Alllbey
Gourd
Nitcipal
Ube
Mise Miller
Ula Mormontamiller
Cah
M. Miller
Salt Lake City
Conch
Idebo
In Favor of Chinese Labor and the Celestiale Gig
A garbled 19th century style column discusses support for Chinese labor and mentions the Panama Canal, leaders and military figures, and references to a Celestiale Gig. The text weaves through unclear names and places, hinting at policy and imperial ambitions without coherent narrative.
Eleven Year Old Boy Dies After Long Illness
A dispatch from Minneapolis reports the death of James Anderson in Chicago yesterday at age 11. Physicians say he lived a life exceeding the usual limits for his age, with rapid decline in faculties over the last two years. The child showed early brightness but his mental and physical strength gradually faded until death.
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Chicapo
Mingeapelle Caye
James Anderson
Ely
Biarita
Osmane
Civic Federation Labor Conference Speakers List
National Civic Federation in Chicago hosts a January labor conference with Seth Low and August Belmont among anticipated speakers. The program covers topics from civic federation achievements to employer welfare and immigration, featuring leaders from unions and reform groups.
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Seth Low
Tmayor
New York
Bo Amour
Petire Valmer'e
Natinal Civic
Lae
August Belmont
Brad
Federation
Dupe
Nationalitic Federation
Civic Federation
Bure
Secondtive Engineers
Cootrada
Vaniel J. Keefe
In- Longahores Union
Cuban Loan Boycott Shocks Island Sugar Trade
New York reports bankers in Cuba have refused loans on the 1907 sugar crop, led by Benor Castana of Cola, fearing U S withdrawal of provisional government. If banks follow, partial rain for the island’s 10,600 ton sugar output threatens plantation viability without advances.
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Spain
Japanese Told To Watt in Texas Naturalization Case
An OCR fragment outlines a legal action involving Japanese nationals and a request for naturalization, referencing preliminary steps and federal authority. The readable text mentions courts, agencies, and a court action tied to a petition and a petition for naturalization.
Untitled fragment hints at religious and social tensions
A fragmented OCR passage references Catholics, meetings, and possible community strains. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the text suggests a discussion of religious ties and local group dynamics without clear events or outcomes.
Turbulent debate over constitution and rail disaster findings
PresidentStosterelt faces rejection of the Ghishema constitution as factions argue over a proposed reform. A Washington inquest probes a deadly December rail crash, naming Conductor Geor ge W. Nagle and several railroad staff while criticizing safety and wage practices.
Earthquakes Hit Cities in America and Abroad
A string of earthquakes rattled Baltimore County and other regions on January 10 and nearby areas in Norway Sweden and Sweden. Shocks lasting up to fifteen minutes woke families and caused alarm across a twenty mile radius. Reports note jittering grounds, thunderlike sounds, and widespread unease as residents assess the damage and aftereffects.
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Jen
Baltimore County
Unclear crime note hints at burned body discovery
Fragmented OCR readout references a burned body found by cypsies and a murky theory about the murderer. The text includes garbled names, places, and actions, with no clear date, location, or identifiable individuals.
Seven Charred Bodies At the Morgue
Seven charred bodies lie at the morgue after a furnace explosion at Jones and Laughin's metal works. Workers search through steel and ashes as twelve others are badly burned and treated. officials say the incident may be caused by a loosened belt. Fire damage includes the furnace, labs, and buildings. property loss could exceed twenty thousand dollars.
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Qight
Jones & Laugh
Othe
Mersier
Cers
Une
Accomax
Amaplares
Alent
Border
Judge Carnes Faces Threats as Court Case Roils Town
An armed mob surrounded a Jackson hotel where Judge Carnes presided over the Samra Staress trial and associates. Gunmen attempted to breach the room, prompting fears of violence as tensions rise over the C. J. Cox assault case. Police and National Guard calls echoed for troop deployment amid chaotic scenes.
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Carnes
Marean
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