River and Harbor Bill Sparks Midwestern Route Debate
In Washington on February 1 the River and Harbor Bill discussion centered on Burton and the Hennepin canal project. Bartholdt and Graff charged bias toward eastern routes while Ransdell urged waterways to ease rail congestion. Snapp proposed six‑foot canal depth gains and emphasized Illinois’ long‑standing policy for a Lake Michigan to Mississippi waterway.
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Washington
Burton
Graff
Ilinois
T. J. Henderson
Congress
Bartholdt
Missouri
St. Louis
Chicago
Mississippi
Pittsburg
Lake Erie Canal
Ohio
Baartholdt
Ransdell
Louisiana
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Gulf
Snapp
Illinois
Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal
Illinois River
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Rayner Attacks Roosevelt Over Federal Power Claims
Rayner of Maryland tells the senate he does not mean to assail the president but condemns what he calls Roosevelt's usurpation of governmental functions. He cites Secretary Root on expanding federal power, argues the president acted without senate advice or consent in a San Domingo treaty, and urges judiciary independence free of executive interference.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
Root
San Domingo
Humphreys
Colorado Senate Unanimously Backs Joint Memorial on Senate Election
The Colorado senate unanimously approves a joint memorial urging election of United States senators by the people. In Brisbane Australia a new bubonic plague form reports sixteen cases with seven fatalities.
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Congress
United States
Colorado Senate
Brisbane
Australia
Fire destroys Grand Opera House and seven adjoining buildings
Harrisburg fire swept the Grand opera house and seven nearby structures early today causing a total loss estimated at over one million dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours but the complex was completely consumed.
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Harrisburg
Evening Journal
Grand Opera House
Bank president’s brother commits suicide in Philadelphia
Special to The Evening Journal reports Edward P. Hippe, brother of Frank Hippe, the bank president who died by suicide last summer, killed himself today by shooting in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
The
Evening Journal
Edward P. Hippe
Frank Hippe
City Marshal Shoots Man in Martinsville Hall
Martinsville Kentucky February 1 city marshal Peter Scrapp shot and killed Geo Davis of Paris Kentucky on the second floor hallway of the Randall building. Scrapp says Davis advanced with a knife and he fired in self defense. Davis who was deaf and dumb died instantly. Scrapp posted 5000 bond awaiting preliminary hearing. Davis buried in Paris Kentucky.
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Martinsville
Peter Scrupp
Geo. Davis
Paris
Davis
Randall Building
Scrapp
Bond
Ulin
Ice plant official dies in hoisting accident
Charles C. Hungate, secretary and general superintendent of the Omaha Ice and Cold Storage company, was instantly killed at Cut-Off lake north of Omaha while overseeing the ice harvest after being caught in the hoisting machinery.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles ¢C. Hungate
Omaha Ice and Cold Storage Company
Dark Deed of Ruffians in Kaukauna Banquet Attack
In Kaukauna Wisconsin rioters attacked a Lawrence university banquet of 130 students. Sulphuric acid was thrown into a darkened hall and several students were burned. Leland Nye was kidnapped and seized for tar work but interrupted by police and students.
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Appleton, Wis
Lawrence University
Kaukauna
Leland Nye
Nye
Kanukauna
Henry Steepes
Eureka
Burk Lawton
Twin Bluffs
Hazel Touton
Edherton
J. Lundy
Milwaukee
Thorpe
Steepes
Lawton
President Approves Measure on Women and Child Workers
The president signed a bill authorizing the secretary of commerce and labor to investigate and report on the industrial social moral educational and physical conditions of women and child workers nationwide.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States
Evansville Woman Mistakes Gasoline For Kerosene
Mrs. George Brink of Evansville Wisconsin mistook a can of gasoline for kerosene and is in critical condition with probable death. The incident highlights dangers of fuel mix ups and risks to household safety.
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George Brink
Evansville
Wis
United States
Colorado
Cincinnati
Thaw murder trial jurors repeatedly released in New York
In the Thaw murder trial, three jurors were released over two court sessions, bringing total excusals to five in three days. One juror was excused for health reasons, others without explanation. Talesmen replacements kept the panel at eleven as tensions grew between District Attorney Jerome and Thaw's counsel.
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New York
New York City
Jerome
Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Walker
Haas
Garvan
Rot of
Talesmen
Excuse of Two Jurors Delays Morning Session
The morning session opened late after a judge and attorneys conferred. District Attorney Jerome announced a unanimous decision to excuse jurors David Walker and Louis Haas from further service. Walker, son of John Brisben Walker, was juror No. 4 and Haas No. 9, both described as young men, with no explanation offered for the action.
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Jerome
David &. Walker
Louis Haas
Walker
John Brisben Walker
Haas
Conference Drama Delays Trial As Jury Changes Continue
Examinations proceed amid heated exchanges as Gar van returns and Jerome calls another conference. Juror No 11 Wieinberger is excused for ill health, while three new jurors Pink, Steele, and Bolton join the panel. The twelfth juror remains sought amid uncertain terms of service and possible juror excusals. Peremptory challenges rise for both sides with Thaw's case nearing a verdict.
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Oscar A. Pink
Walker
Wilburn S. Steele
Haas
Kleinberger
Joseph GB. Bolton
Johns & Denee
Thaw
Jerome
Toledo Paper Changes Owners
The Toledo Courier Journal sale is closed and new owners have taken possession of the plant. The policy will not change and the paper will publish each Sunday with Mrs. M. P. Murphy in charge.
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Toledo
Toledo Courier-Journal
M. P. Murphy
Socialists execute bank robber in Warsaw Russia
In Warsaw, Russian Poland, a bandit attempted to rob the Commercial bank of Warsaw. After asking for $500 and being refused, he waited in the bank. A socialist staff member alerted headquarters, two agents arrived, and they killed the robber with a revolver after subduing him.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Commercial Bank of
Elia
Bie Brealoa
Miner Dies After Being Caught Under Engine
Danville district Kelly mine No. 2 manager Peter Clroyde of West Ville was trapped under an electric engine in the mine. He was taken to a local hospital with poor chances of recovery.
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Danville
Peter Clroyde
Kelly
West Ville
Saybrook fire claims life of Carl Cheney in gasoline tank blast
In Anderson Indiana on February 1 a tragedy occurred at the home of Carl Cheney’s in law at Saybrook. Carl Cheney son of Mr and Mrs Lyman Cheney of Anderson was burned to death by the explosion of a gasoline tank.
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Anderson
Ind
Saybrook
Til
Carl Cheney
Lyman Cheney
President Fallieres Receives Telegram on Redan Mine Disaster
Paris reports President Fallieres has received a cordial telegram of thanks from Emperor William for France's sympathy with Germany following the Redan mine disaster.
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Paris
Fallieres
William
Germany
Redan
Hogs and sheep market report from Chicago February 1 1907
Estimated receipts 25000 hogs with 6670 left over from yesterday. Market prospects steady with light hogs at 86 75 to 86 95, mixed packers 86 70 to 87 00, heavy shipping grades 6 70 to 7 00, centre 70 to 86 80. Sheep and lambs 8000 steady with market steady.
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Chicago
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago
Chicago market notes show steady to strong tone. Receipts and shipments listed for hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges for bulk light heavy and rough shipping grades and noted firm at opening.
North American Commission Co. Chicago Ad Inquiry
John A. Babcock associated with the North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois invites inquiries for reliable service. The message promises a square deal and requests timely contact.
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The
North American Commission Company
Clash Over Bishops Proposition Divides French Cabinet
Paris February 1 cabinet clash between Premier Clemenceau and Education Minister Briand over the bishops proposition risks cabinet collapse. Briand seeks a negotiated adjustment while Clemenceau pushes immediate circular to prefects rejecting the bishops terms. Radical papers back Clemenceau. ex-Premier Sarrien or Mirand may be offered the premiership if the ministry falls. Cardinal Rickard denies an ultimatum and defends good faith talks for religious peace.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Briand
Tle
Erland
Caillany
Britad
Combes
Sarrien
Mirand
Memenceau
Vatican
Echo de Paria
M. Clemenceau
Cardinal Rickard
Bailey Was Particular in Life and Death
Testimony in Yonkers over the James A. Bailey will recounts Bailey suffering from locomotor ataxia yet retaining a sound mind. Witness Boss Sarrar testified Bailey used small amounts of anti pyritc and phenacetine for nervousness and that Bailey was exacting about clothes and meals, though he slept well at night.
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New York
Yonkers
James A. Bailey
Bailey
Boss Sarrar
Bridgeport
Conn
Sarrar
Speech Overwhelms Hadley Suitcase Return in Topeka
On February 1 in Topeka Kansas Attorney General Hadley of Missouri headed to speak to the State Bar association. A thief relieved him by taking his suitcase containing the manuscript of his speech and evening attire. The bag was recovered about an hour before the gathering.
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Topeka
Kan
Hadley
Missouri
State Bar Association
Bar Association
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Nebraska
United States Senate
J. H. Millard
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