New York Governor Hughes Takes Oath of Office
Albany January 2 Charles Evans Hughes was sworn in as governor of New York beginning a two year term. He praised outgoing governor Higgins and outlined aims to improve lawmaking quality and curb abuses in public franchises. The inauguration featured a brief ceremony and large crowds at receptions with bishops offering prayers.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Frank W. Higgins
Hughes
Higgins
Executive Mansion
Burke
Doane
Legislature Convenes in Multiple States on January 2
Reports from Harrisburg Nebraska Providence and Dover note routine openings of state legislatures. In Harrisburg the general assembly convened with Governor Pennypacker’s message read and committees to be chosen. Nebraska elected D M Nettleton speaker and I Saunders pro tem. Rhode Island inaugurated governor Higgins and Keswell Burchard as speaker. Delaware opened its regular session with George W Sparks president pro tem and Richard Hodgson speaker.
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Harrisburg
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Republican Party
Lincoln
Neb
Legislatue
Nebraska
M. Nettleton
Clay
Senate
Saunders
Douglas
Providence
R. 1
James H. Higgins
Paceen
Ket
Rhode Island
Kesweil KB. Burchard
Dover
Del
Delaware
George W. Sparks
Wilmington
Richard Hodgson
Townsend
Wreck of Two Trains Near Topeka Kills Dozens
Early today two Rock Island passenger trains Nos. 29 and 30 collided head on near Altavista, five miles west of Topeka. Reports say 25 to 30 Mexican laborers were killed with many more injured. L D Higgins and his party from Washington were on No 29 and escaped unharmed. The wreck disrupted service on the El Paso to Chicago route as investigators assess the cause and extent of the disaster.
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Topeka
Kansas
L. D. Higgins
Landseekers
Washington
No. 20
John Smeltzer
Joseph Hay
Harry Montgomery
Robert Taylor
Fred Ingham
Brighton
William Day
Baxter Ingham
West Liberty
John Freshwater
David Neuman
Jap Sterns
H. Black
Nichols
M. Doran
E. J. McMahan
James Heath
John Weiman
Wapello
H. M. Shellabarger
Columbus Junction
Harvey Shannon
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
Journal
Kan
The
Evening Journal
Altavista
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R
el Paso
Chicago
Lord Abert probes Camille Clifford backstory after son’s marriage
In Philadelphia on January 2 Lord Abert seeks any grounds to recognize his son Henry Lynhurst Bruce’s wife Camille Clifford the actress. Detectives are examining Clifford’s life as part of the royal suitor’s effort to welcome the newly wed to his ancestral halls.
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Philadelphia
Lord Aber_t
England
Camille Clifford
Henry Lynhurst ‘Bruce
Homeseekers aboard Pullman car escape injuries
A Pullman car on No. 29 carried homeseekers en route to the southwest under L. D. Higgins of Washington Iowa. The occupants escaped serious injuries in the incident reported from Topeka Kansas.
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Topeka
Kano
the Evening Journal
Southwest
L. D. Higgins
Washington
Iowa
James McCrea Elected President of Pennsylvania Railroad
James McCrea of Pittsburg, first vice president of the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg, was today elected president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Evening Journal
James McCrea
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mrs Will Phillips Improves After Liver Congestion Illness
Mrs Will Phillips, previously ill for two weeks with liver congestion, shows improved condition today as doctors monitor her recovery.
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Will Phillips
President and Mrs Roosevelt host New Year reception
At the White House about 8000 guests attended the New Year’s reception. The public mingled with diplomats, military officers, and local officials while Roosevelt joked with a 10 year old with dirty hands and a girl with a Teddy bear. Mark Twain appeared with Siamese twins impersonating his double personality on stage at a Washington obsequies gathering.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Army
Navy
Root
Wilson
Mark Twain
Clemens
Mark
Twain
Mark Twain Hosts Merry Funeral at Fifth Avenue Home
New York January 2 1906 Mark Twain staged a merry funeral at his Fifth Avenue home in a display blending humor and satire. The event drew curious onlookers and reflected the writer's signature wit during the era.
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New York
Mark Twain
Fifth Avenue
Mardi Gras Features and Royal New Year Observances
Philadelphia observed New Year with grand celebrations from midnight city hall lumination to dawn balls and a 5000 strong Shooters parade awarding 2500 in prizes. Berlin's Wilhelm welcomed ambassadors and a Halloren delegation offered a 100 pound sausage and salt ornament pyramid. Paris hosted a rain limited New Year reception by President Fallieres with major religious leaders not invited.
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Philadelphia
Berlin
Emperor Willam
Depu
Halloren
Halle
Paris
Fallieres
Cardinal Richard
Castro Health Expected to Fully Recover in Fifteen Days
Dispatches from La Cruayra via Port of Spain quote Dr. Rafael Ravenga, secretary general and physician to President Castro, saying Castro’s health will be restored in fifteen days and within a month or less he will resume governing as he did before July last.
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Castro
New York
The
Herald
la Cruayra
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Rafael Ravenga
Attempted assassination near Wahalak shocks Meridian
Meridian Mississippi reports an attack near Wahalak where six shots were fired at Brakeman Walker of the Mobile and Ohio railroad in a crime described as an assassination attempt. The incident follows a recent race riot in the area.
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Wahalak
Meridian
Miss
Walker
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Ambush at Teatonien Yields Escape and Racial Incident Claim
Report states a would be attacker, described as a Negro, opened an ambush at Teatonien but escaped unharmed. The incident centers on alleged racial motive with limited corroboration in the readable text.
Brooklyn Knife Attack Ends In Fatal Neck Wound
In Brooklyn on January 2 a fight left two youths, Peter Wagner, 20, and Marty Bell, 17. Bell drew a knife and stabbed Wagner in the neck. Wagner died shortly after from the wound.
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New York
Petert Wagner
Marty Bell
Brooklyn
Bell
Wagner
Condition of King Oscar Reports Improvement in Stockholm
Bulletin from doctors attending King Oscar states he could leave bed for a time. Temperature 98.5 degrees and heart and lungs showed improvement after illness in Stockholm.
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Oscar
Stockholm
Jan. l
Western Stock Show opens in Denver in January
The second annual exhibition of the Western Stock Show association will open in Denver on January 19. The news item notes the upcoming event and marks it as a key regional agricultural exhibition.
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Western’ Stock Show «Association
Denver
Great Britain
Russia
Colorado
Chicago Markets Report of January 2 1907
Chicago market notes show mixed hog and cattle trading with receipts around 32000 for hogs and 26000 cattle. Prices range from light hogs 86 10 to 86 35 and cattle 84 00 to 86 40 with sheep and lambs generally steady to weak, while hogs stay weak to 5 lower from yesterday.
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Yerrarday
Texas
John A. Babcock Offers a Square Deal
A brief note from John A. Babcock promises that customers will receive a fair, straightforward bargain with no hidden terms. The message emphasizes reliability and value, inviting continued trust.
Wise Counsel From the South Promotes Electric Bitters
J. R. Blankenship of Beck Tenn touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble. He claims initial relief from one bottle and full recovery after several, recommending the remedy sold at Stewart's pharmacy for 50 cents.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Stewart's Pharmacy
Rice
Hearst seeks rehearing on McClellan mayoral challenge
Editor William Randolph Hearst files for a rehearing of arguments on his bid to test George I. McClellan’s mayoral title in New York City. Attorney General Jackson will hear the motion on January 7 after reviewing Mayer’s prior ruling and related papers, with claims of coded errors and misread analyses in the earlier decision.
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Albany
N. Y
William Tandolph Hearst
William I. Jackson
Therrst
George I. McClellan
New York City
Jackson
Tharst
McCretlan
Dyer to Defend His Son in Embezzlement Case
Leave of absence granted to United States District Attorney Dyer and his son Horace to defend Colonel Dyer’s son David P. Dyer Jr. who is to be tried on a 1200000 embezzlement charge from the U S sub treasury. FP W Lehmann named special attorney. Trial set for Jan 5, likely Jan 15.
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St. Louis
Bonaparte
United States
Dyer
Horace Dyer
Colonel Dyer
David P. Dyer
P. Dyer, Jr
Sub-Treasury
What Is the Value of a Corpse in Rail Fire
Claim agents for the Wabash railroad face a novel suit after a baggage-car fire aboard a Wiposh train in Livingston county destroyed the body of Miss Mary Haley en route from Chicago to El Paso Illinois. The railroad asserts no value or damages, while officials will cover burial costs.
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Bloomington
Wabash Railroad
Mary Haley
Livingston County
Hialey
Chicago
el Paso
Haley
Colin
Tragedy Drives Manic Break in Cambridge Wife Slaying
Cambridge reports John Anderson, whose wife was shot beside him, has become a raving maniac. Doctors fear his death. An infant of nine months witnessed the murder as authorities worry over unraveling the case. Sheriff Swan says a Galva suspect, a negro, is held on burglary suspicion.
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Cambridge
John Anderson
Babe
Swan
Galva
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