New Police Commissioner Bingham Orders Immediate Dechanges
New York Jan 2 Theodore A Bingham succeeds William McAdoo as police commissioner and orders a new start. He abolishes the shoofly squad and the vice squad, demands resignations from key deputies, and pledges a level, manly approach with inspectors and captains to shape a reforming year. Also notes long running shifts in command and deputy vacancies.
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New York
William McAdoo
Theodore A. Bingham
Bingham
McAdoo
Theodore Roosevelt
Devery
Greene
McAvoy
Farrell
Brooklyn
Force
Lindsley
First Blood in New Orleans Carriage Strike
In New Orleans on January 1 Paul Joseph a carriage driver was shot and fatally wounded by Clarence Enos a non union driver aligned with undertakers. Enos fired into a crowd as strikers attacked while he was unloading a funeral load.
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New Orleans
Paul Joseph
Clarence Enos
Enos
Wisconsin swears in new governor to fill La Follette term
Madison Wis Jan 2 Governor James O Davidson sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Governor Robert M La Follette who left for Washington to assume senate duties The retiring governor presented the new chief justice J B Cassady of the state supreme court the afternoon was devoted to the inaugural reception
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
James O. Davidson
Robert M. LaFollette
Washington
J. B. Cassaday
Supreme Court
Woman Fatally Burned at Ferry Hall Fire
A fire at Ferry Hall, the Lake Forest girls’ school, fatally burned Mrs. James O. Reid while she was cleaning a dress with gasoline. The incident occurred in Chicago on January 2. The amount of money involved is about $1,500.
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Chicago
Supreme Court Affirms Kentucky Murder Trial Conviction
The U S Supreme Court today upheld the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling in James B. Howard v. Kentucky. Howard, tried three times for the murder of Governor Goebel, was convicted each time and remains serving a life sentence. He sought Supreme Court review of the Kentucky appeals court decision denying a new trial.
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Washington, D. C
Evening Journal
Supreme Court Today
Kentucky Court of Appeals
James B. Howard
Kentucky
Howard
Wm. Goebel
U. S. Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Evansville Swears In Mayor Promising A More Moral City
John W. Boehne Democrat was inaugurated as Evansville Indiana mayor amid expectations his policy will bring a more moral city. Saloons may close at 11 pm daily with Sundays closed only for beer. wine rooms gambling rooms and slot machines to be removed amid long standing German community sentiment against strict liquor laws. His stance on Sunday baseball could affect Central League affairs.
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Boehne
Boehne
Poe Cottage at Fordham A Literary Landmark
The Fordham cottage, preserved as it was during Edgar Allan Poe's residence with Virginia, is a literary landmark now owned by a dentist. Fordham lies twelve miles north of New York City Hall, and the house remains a key relic of the Poe era.
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New York
Edgar Allan Poe
The
Virginia
Fordham
New York City
City Hall
Poe
Giant Pole Is Captured After Deadly Chase Near Mulberry
United States patrol recaptured John Worch, a giant Pole and barrier to Kalamazoo's Polish colony, after a two day hunt. An officer trailed him twenty five miles through snow from Tecumseh to a thick woods where Worch sustained injuries during a fatal battle before he was seized near Mulberry. He had fled Kalamazoo with bought goods, was tracked to Cleveland, then escaped again from a moving train before surrender.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
John Worch
Mulberry
Wolch
Cleveland
Tecumseh
Resignation Ties to South Elgin Police Appointment
Dr F A Olms president of the village board of South Elgin resigns after a policeman appointment he made was not approved by the board. The town has drawn undesirable characters from Elgin at night and on Sundays leading Olms to push for a patrolman.
Wife Sues for Alienation in Lake County Suit
Mrs Florence L Wales of Chicago files a $10 000 alienation suit in Lake County Circuit Court against Jennie Lathrop also of Chicago. Her husband Dr Ville G Wales a promoter on Madison Street Chicago is said to be under arrest there for wife abandonment.
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Waukegan
Florence L. Wales
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Lake County
Jennie Lathrop
Ville G. Wales
Iss Madison Street
De Witte urges immediate moderate constitution push
Moscow dispatch reports Premier de Witte pressing the emperor to promulgate a moderate constitution at once to reassure liberals and block assembly radical moves. The government intensifies actions against revolutionaries as workmen councils evade arrest and patrols use blank cartridges to deter strikers. Leaders and spies tighten control amid suspected terrorist activity and mass searches.
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St. Petersburg
de Witte
National Assembly
Saloonkeepers Defy Safety Board Ruling In Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana January 2 saloonkeepers openly discuss ignoring a safety board order to replace a lid. They intend to keep liquor service at separate bars away from street exposure.
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Terre Haute
Ind
the Board of Safety
Saloonkeepers Summoned in County Court
One hundred six saloonkeepers of Spring Valley Ladd Seatonville and Depue summoned to appear in county court to answer charges of keeping open on Sunday.
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Princeton
Lil
Spring Valley
Ladd
Seatonville
Depue
Peck Hit By Car While Chasing Lost Hat Near Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York report says Orlando H. Peck a local lens maker attempted to catch his hat blown from his head by wind near the Flatiron building corner. He was run down by an automobile in front of the Fifth Avenue hotel and possibly injured.
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New York
Orlando H. Peck
Fifth Avenue
Turbulent Baltic Provinces Report of Military Actions
Four columns of cavalry and artillery converge on Mitau and Riga as insurgents in held towns set up a social democratic administration. A 70 year old woman and two girls join a new city council in Frankenburg, while three policemen are killed in Riga.
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Mitau
Courland
Russia
Riga
Frankenburg
Livonia
Count Sollogub
Baltic
Lettish
Dvalk
Dyinsk
President Roosevelt Hosts New Year Reception in Washington
In Washington on New Year’s Day the Roosevelts welcomed a global crowd at the White House. Thousands passed through, offering "Happy New Year" wishes, with new faces Baron Rosen of Russia and M. Harge of Norway among the attendees. Mrs Roosevelt wore a blue chiffon gown with a white silk bell skirt.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Baron Rosen
Cassini
Russia
M. ©. Harge
Norway
Roosevelt Wedding Attends Hawthornes Reception in White House
The tallied scene shows a guest list led by Vice President Fatebanuke and Mrs. Fatebanuke with Miss Roosevelt and Representative Longworth among attendees. Ambassadors ministers and judiciary sat in order while Miss Roosevelt wore slate blue chiffon over pink silk with a diamond necklace and a large orchid bouquet.
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Fatebanuke
Riossevelt
Supreme Court
Miss Roosevelt
Longworth
Funeral of Chas. T. Yerkes in New York
The funeral for Charles W. Yerkes was held at his Fifth Avenue home with a Quaker minister officiating. Only family and close friends attended, and the body was laid to rest in the Yerkes mausoleum at Cheyennewood cemetery. A relative from Virginia sought admission but joined the procession at the gate and left before burial. A friend denies any improper relationship with a young woman claimed to be involved, stating their bond was like that of daughter and father and she did not receive any money from Yerkes or his estate. Clarence A. Knight of Chicago, Yerkes’ lawyer, says Mrs. Yerkes visited during illness, and they reconciled two weeks before his death.
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New York
Charles
Yerkes
Clarence A. Koight
Chicago
Chicago Markets Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets January 2 1906 report receipts and shipments for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs steady to 25 higher than last week with mixed packers and shipping grades showing gains. cattle and sheep also mixed with higher noted in several categories. Official receipts yesterday 25214 hogs 6715 shipments with 24000 estimated receipts today and 35000 tomorrow.
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Chicago
Suspect Hoglan in Idaho Governor Steunenberg Murder
In Boise and Denver reports dated January 2 describe officers linking M J Hoglan to the Steunenberg assassination. They found in his Saratoga hotel room items including an old coat fishing lines and white powder believed to be explosive. Miners union leaders pledge an internal inquiry to determine if a member was involved.
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Boise, Ida
Emi
Steunenberg
Suppleson
Saratoga Hotel
M. J. Hogelan
Denver
Poche Hotel
Thomesa Hogan
Saratoga
Angus Sutherland
Shoshone County
Coeur d'Alene
Hoglan
Boise
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Charles E. Moyer
Federation
Crawford Sentenced in Mail Carrier Sachets Conspiracy
William G. Crawford was sentenced to two years in prison for conspiring with August W. Machen and George K E Lorenz to defraud the United States in a post office contract scam. No fine was imposed, an appeal is pending, and Crawford was released on bail.
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Washington
William G. Crawford
August W. Machen
George KE. Lorenz
United States
Post Office Department
Crawford
Restoration progress at St Marks Venice
Restoration work on St Marks proceeds satisfactorily. Scaffolding around the apocalypse vault is completed without harm to the vault decoration. Pillars of the tribune and chief walls are protected and supported, securing preservation of the basillon.
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St. Marks
Venice
Boxboard Company Mortgage Filed in Indiana
The United Boxboard and Paper company filed a $2,750,000 mortgage in Muncie Indiana on January 2. The filing protects a series of mortgage bonds to be exchanged for outstanding bonds, tied to the West Side Strawboard mill and other Indiana and nearby state plants.
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Boxboard Company
Muncie
Ind
United Boxboard and Paper Company
West Side
Indiana
Runaway Horse Causes Drownings in Appleton Incident
In Appleton Wisconsin a runaway caused by Dietzen's horse frightened by a locomotive led to a fatal plunge into a railroad bridge river. Peter Pieatten of Buchanan and his one year old daughter Lizzie drowned. His other daughter Tillie aged 16 and Mary Nabbe feldt were seriously injured.
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Appleton
Wis
Peter Pieatten
Buchanan
Lizzie
Tillie
Mary Nabbefeldt
Dietzen
Nal
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St.al
Kremlin
Chas. T. Yerkes
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Huglan
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