Senator Alger of Michigan Stricken Down In Home
Sudden death of United States Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan at his home in Washington. He awoke, suffered a heart attack, and died within minutes after a long public career marked by leadership and service. Funeral arrangements set amid official condolences and tributes from peers.
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Russell A. Alger
Michigan
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Tenale
Tugeday Alternoon
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Rasuiett
Rouate
Benater Warner
Miecourd
Gerry Morgan
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Geperml Alger
Clayton
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Sileara- Lana
Resignation rumors tied to McKinley cabinet crisis
In Detroit reports from 1900 describe General Alger defending a secretive resignation and damage control after criticism of the Beanie American tariff policy. The dialogue outlines pressure from Melville, McKinley aides, and Cabinet maneuvers to shield Alger from censure as the President faced embattled political currents.
Cattlemen Seek Rate Cuts for Stock Transport
Cattlemen claim freight rates on stock shipments from the Northwest to Chicago and beltline markets are too high and service is poorer. They press for lower rates and faster shipments, citing railroad delays and alleged preferential handling for other goods. Industry leaders argue the system is demoralized and request relief to restore timely cattle movements.
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Dester
Atork
Tou Wert
Cileay Claves Academ Chicago
Toey
If. Cowan
Catlin Growers Ataoeiation
Ameren Litestore Avociation
Wit
A. E DeRicqules
Ateritam Mrestoce & Trad Company
Deter
Agesort
Raifroada
Murda MarKecate
Apsetitan National Shvedock Asanelas Hom
Mi Facbroile
JOA Deennart
Colormlo Springs
Livrrock
Reeky Ford
Cotnrate
Keneaa City
Tees
Fon
Peete
Foot Worth
River and Harbor Bill Passes House Committee
The river and harbor appropriation bill, reported to the House by the committee on rivers and harbors, requests an overall sum of 51 1 2 7 2 million with 34 6 3 1 0 0 0 appropriated for constructing, and 44 0 0 0 000 authorized for continuing projects. The bill sets a July 1 1907 spending date and a July 1 1908 extension. It faces likely House action Monday amid debates over deep waterway plans between Chicago and St Louis and a survey for a St Louis to gulf route. Chairman Burton indicates expenditures must precede the deep waterway project. the public works push continues.
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Congress
Chicago
BL Louis
Marriman Merger Testimony Involving Interstate Commerce
Testimony expected to clarify Harriman era merger among Oregon Railroad and Navigation Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific under a single arrangement. Officials discuss pre merger petitions and trade implications as hearings wrap with conclusions anticipated tomorrow.
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Porsiard
Jan
Interstate Commerce Cumtelétioh
Clits
Franklin Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Acutherm Faelic
Oregon Railroad & Navigation
Oregon Short
Union Pacific
Harrian Mercer Io
Harriman Sheet
Tradea
Twenty Four Dead In Trinidad Coal Mine Explosion
In Trinidad Colorado January 2 a rescue party from Colorado Pearl and Iron announced the Putgero mine explosion yesterday trapped workers. Twenty four men killed and bodies not yet recovered. Recovery may take three weeks to ten days. names unavailable.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Purl & Iron Company
Putgero
Calaraga Porl and Iron Company
Phenomenal rise shocks the Mississippi near New Orleans
A remarkable river rise occurs seventy miles above the mouth, causing a sudden flood over a three year period. Despite hinge-like near the mouth, Jupiter and other vessels struggle as the river extends and changes its level, straining accounts and records.
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New Orleans
Mlerlisippi
Athletics at Harvard and Cambridge Update
Report on ongoing athletics at Harvard and Cambridge with focus on timing and training. Mentions athletes Maes Lan and three others, noting weather and rain concerns may affect preparations and performance outlook.
Money for M'OqverN, Sew Verk. dan, 2h
In a messy item from a late 19th or early 20th century page, a claim about funds linked to a person named Terry McGoreen appears amid garbled OCR text. The fragment mentions a plant, ink, and a city, with a cryptic reference to a Texas event and a self-directed act.
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Terry MrGoreen
Bos
Prominent figure linked to vast Hartefeld estate dispute
A may have connection to the Hartefeld estates in New York City as a large property value is cited at about £200,000,000 amid a lawsuit in the Priorat court. Correspondence with other clansota is noted as the basis for the action while a later reversal is referenced in the account. Washington reports plan to improve roads and rural delivery with federal cooperation.
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Matla
Joseph J. Cutan
Bax
New York City
Hartefeld Estates
Bokrave
Washington
Plana
Geserm Cortelyen
Witvor
Famous Paris Prison to be Pulled Down
Paris January 26 The famous prison of St Lazare, centuries old landmark, is to be pulled down for open squares and new dwellings. Once a royal visitor hub and a reform prison, it witnessed revolutions and famous trials, including Andre Checler. The site will be replaced while memories of the hospital and inmates linger in Paris lore.
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Lazare
Romiantte
Tregié
St. Letare
St Vine
Cereraueresnor
Lazariern
Int. Buna
St Lazare
Andre Checler
Munsieg
Oly Bonen
St. Lazare
Mme. Humbert
Feeding the Starving East of New York Relief Efforts
An old report describes famine in a distant region. It notes relief efforts organized by government and local authorities, with volunteers and committees coordinating aid. Names of places and officials appear amid scattered, garbled phrases from the source.
Two More Jurors Selected For Thaw Trial
The Thaw trial proceeds as two additional jurors join the panel while many talesmen fail the examination. Mother of Thaw defendant appears in court as proceedings continue.
Thaw murder trial opens second day with tense scene
Twelve jurors faced examination at the mining session of the Thaw case as Evelyn Thaw attended court and George Carnes, Deming Smith and others filled the room. The district attorney pressed questions on Thaw’s acquaintances and family ties to discern a juror free of sentiment while the Thaw defense faced a cautious, crowded courtroom.
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Bluscoata
Arsxisa
Deming B. Smith
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Fecke
Evelyn Thaw Riade
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May McKenzie
Geoe
Geoe_cameele
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Will Thaw
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Josiah C. Thaw
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Kendall
William Thaw
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William
Wilkon
Wilson
Rossom
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Ana
Thaw Juror Seeks Reasonable Doubt During Trial
The juror Easter argues for any possible doubt to be cleared before verdict. Justice Figen questions the distinction between possible and reasonable doubt as the judge presides. Newcombe rejects outside influence while Cradley calls it an unchangeable opinion. Platt and others are noted alongside Thaw case figures.
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Justlee Fiterernid
Thomas Easter
Cate
Easter
Robert L. Cortom
Newcombe
Unclear. Partial OCR: Mass Stanford White Trial Report
Incomplete_transcription shows reference to a 24m. 2A deepateh pect in Ko 4 Thaw trial. Mentions Cam bridge with her men, Lawrente, at Harvant. She does not eve ns went to the newspapers with the report of the trial and ben gtrre in structione that nope be brought into the Bonse.
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Cambridge
Lawrente
Harvant
Automobiles Legislation Aims Federal Auto Law Plan
Charles T Terry of the American Automobile Association said the group will push a federal automobile law in Congress this session. He and AAA president W J Taft Kies prepared a plan to curb interstate motorist difficulties and obsolescent state rules.
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New York
Jay
Charles T. Terry
Law Commanite
American Automoblia Association
W. J. Trotet
Kies
Contractor Electrocuted in Fatal Work Accident
A note from Haven reports contractor Arion R. Homerton of Newerton died after a cap on an oil site was energized. He attempted to finish a task without deenergizing equipment, leading to fatal injuries. Police and safety officials are investigating the mishap, with witnesses stating he did not wait for the lockout to be applied. The incident occurred January 24.
Swettenham Aid Sought Amid War Council Confusion
Fragmentary notes portray Swettenham requesting aid as discussions unfold among wartime officials. Mention of Secretary Merealt, Admiral Davis, and other figures hints at strategic decisions on naval arms, arrears, and government actions. The garbled text suggests a planning session with status unclear and tensions rising over resources.
Jealousy Tragedy in Fresno Courtsman Victims and Suspect
In Fresno January night a man named John J. Jackson, enraged by jealousy, shot Billy Sunie Pear and Jane before her father Grant W. Peaton. Jackson then killed himself, after a fatal confrontation at a roundtable where Pear and her father had paused. Witnesses say Jackson aimed at Pear, warned bystander, then fired. The scene left Pearon and Jackson dead, and authorities removed the bodies.
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Billy Sunie Pear
Jane Night
Grant W. Peateon
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Bimeell Bawanuy
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Pearean
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Packard
Mies Pearon
Jackson
Lasson
Couch
Family Frozen: Ten Die on Manitoba Journey
A Manitoba family of Calicans traveling from Winnipes along the river were found frozen after their train party left near Starbuck. Police report one man, a woman, and a baby dead. another man and child dying as searches continue for two more survivors amid record cold. The coldest winter night left the thermometer far below zero as rescuers race to locate the remaining members.
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Winuiprn
Manitoba
Winnipes
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Eceng Piacrt
Los Angeles Not Chosen As Livestock Meeting Spot
A Denver report corrects an error that Los Angeles was chosen as the site for the American National Livestock association annual meeting. The convention will instead meet at another location next year, with details to be announced.
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Los Angeles
California
American National Livestock Association
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