Judge Acquits Hill City Official in High Profile Forgery Case
Philadelphia January 13 a jury acquitted John W Hill ex chief of the filtration bureau on forgery and falsifying records charges after Judge Audenreidh instructed the panel. The verdict followed dramatic courtroom scenes as Hill embraced his son and received public congratulations. The judge said the commonwealth failed to prove intent to defraud and that evidence did not show suppression of material facts. The case centered on alleged leaky conduit certification.
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Philadelphia
Andenreidh
John W. Hii
Hil
Henry
Hill
Audenreidh
Commonwealth
Director of Public Works
Civil Service Case On Trial In Jacksonville
The state civil service case against Alderman M. L. Hildreth opened in county court with Judge Barnes presiding. Assistant Attorney General Dempsey argued the law against soliciting campaign funds is constitutional and likely to yield a conviction if proven. Defense counsel W. N. Hairgrove contends the law is unconstitutional and that the civil service statute is not yet in effect.
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Jacksonville
State Civil Service
M. L. Hildreth
Barnes
Dempsey
Hildreth
W. N. Hairgrove
Two Switchmen Die In Northwestern Yard Collision
In Baraboo Wisconsin on January 13 switchmen John I Dwer and John S Conrey were killed when two engines collided in the Northwestern yards. Steam from the water tower obscured the view of the approaching engine.
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Baraboo
Wis
John I. Dwer
John
Conrey
Wisconsin Students Plan to Save Football
Madison Wis Jan 13 Twenty five representative students met to plan organizing the student body to save football at the university A mass meeting of students will be held to push the effort forward and enlist broader support.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Midshipman Merriwether Jr Arrested for Hazing Fourth Class
Annapolis report states Merriwether Jr., known for a fatal fist fight with Midshipman Branch, was arrested on a hazing charge involving several fourth class men.
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Annapolis
the Evening Journal
Midshipman
Merriwether, Jr
Midshipman Branch
Final report in the Jones estate shows penny unassigned
Willken T. Davis as administrator files a final accounting for Lor. Jones estate valued around 40 dollars with one cent left unclaimed in a local bank. He plans to issue a check for the penny as a souvenir. all debts paid and over 15 dollars available for distribution.
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Columbus
Bad
Left It To The Cards In Death Of Marion Hoag
In Kalamazoo a room held Miss Marion Hoag 21 of Battle Creek with ace of spades upturned and papers on card powers predicting fate. Believing death certain from low wages she chose life or death by fate. She came from Battle Creek where her mother lives.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Marion Hoag
Battle Creek
Sherrick and Wickard Indicted for Embezzlement Conspiracy
Indianapolis reports grand jury indictment of ex-state auditor David S Sherrick for embezzlement of state funds and W B Wickard for conspiracy to embezzle. Wickard had borrowed from the auditor and owed a large sum when Sherrick resigned amid unsettled state accounts. Governor Hankey was a witness.
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Sherrick
Wickard
Indianapolis
Covernor Hanky
Chinese Japanese treaty opens several Manchurian towns
Under the terms of the new treaty signed December 22, a list of towns and cities across Manchuria are opened to worldwide trade. Places include Shing huing Fenghwangccheng Line Yang Hsinuintun Tielling Tunkiang tzu Sakumen Kirin Chengebun Ninguta Hunchun Sanhsing Heil ungkiang Tsitsihar Hailer Aibun Manchuli.
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Washington
Jan
Shing-hing
Fenghwangccheng
Line Yang
Hsinuintun
Tielling
Tunkiangtzu
Sakumen
Kirin
Chengebun
Hwanchengtzue
Ninguta
Hunchun
Sanhsing
Heilungkiang
Beloit College remembers Dr. Harper with reminiscences
Professor T. A. Smith of Beloit College delivered a Beloit College chapel sermon in memory of Dr. Harper. He recalled their shared years at King's College New Concord Yale and friendship with the University of Chicago president.
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Harper
Beloit
Wis
T. A. Smith
Beloit College
University of Chicago
King’s College
New Concord
Yale
Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria Marries Infanta Maria Teresa
Cardinal Sancha y Hervas of Toledo presided at the religious marriage in Madrid on January 13. The ceremony drew a brilliant turnout of the royal family cabinet ministers and other notables, marking a high profile union.
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Madrid
Sancha Y Hervas
Toledo
Ferdinand of
Bavaria
Infanta
Maria Teresa
Condition of Marshall Field
A rumor that Marshall Field is worse in New York city hotel was denied after Dr. Frank Billings arrived and consulted with local doctors. Field’s condition had undergone no change, according to his Chicago physician.
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Marshall Field
New York
Chicago
Frank Billings
Field
Billings
Secretay escapes nearly nude from fatal hotel fire
Kalamazoo man C. H. Wright, secretary and sales manager of Kalamazoo Stationery, was among guests at the West hotel in Minneapolis during a fatal blaze. Wright found his way down the fire escape in a nearly nude state. the man sharing his room with him died.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
West Hotel
Minneapolis
C. H. Wright
Kalamazoo Stationery Company
Wright
Philippine tariff debate stirs Washington with speeches
In Washington on January 15, lawmakers debated the Philippine tariff issue. McCall urged revising tariff schedules, arguing protection should be a rational principle. Longworth criticized Filipino character while recounting his Philippine trip, contrasting Croswell on the islands' future and noble people.
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Washington
Massachusetts
McCall
Longworth
Ohio
Roosevelt
Pou
North Carolina
Tie
Crosveror
Fragmented Voice on Philippine Future in Historical Text
The passage questions a bright future for the Philippine islands and reflects a skepticism about development. It hints at cultural or political debate without specifying events, dates, or concrete figures.
Longworth bids withdrawal of Philippines from US rule
Representative Longworth argues for turning the Philippine Islands over to the Filipino people as soon as they can govern themselves. He cites perceived Filipino lapses in labor dignity and understanding of public office as obstacles, while urging benefits and uplift before independence.
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United States
Longworth
Philippine Islands
Providence
San Domingo Crisis Ends as Morales Seeks Legation Refuge
Morales the fugitive president of San Domingo takes refuge in the United States legation after a battle in which he broke his leg. He resigns the presidency and plans to go to Porto Rico, leaving Vice President Careres as constitutional leader. In Venezuela France-Venezuela relations rupture after Castro snubbed the French chargé, Russell is expelled, and US efforts to heal the breach stumble. Cable communications with Venezuela reportedly cut.
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Washington
San Domingo
Morales
United States
Legation
Republic
Porto Rico
Careres
Venezuela
Castro
Caracas
France
M. Taigny
Russell
Seasonable Weather Boosts Trade in New York Week
New York readers note seasonable weather helped offset slow activity in the week’s review from R. G. vun & Co. The report highlights weather as a positive factor in trade conditions during that period.
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New York
R. G. Vun & Co
S Weekly Review of Trade
Labor Strife Shapes Weaker Demand for Heavy Wear, Boosts Some Wages
The article describes rising labor strife between labor and capital causing reduced demand for heavy-weight apparel and backwear, while other sectors see wage gains and improved purchasing power. Steel and iron industries show price and output pressures, with some firms reporting higher sheet and wire prices. Textile mills in the United States reported declines in production and quotations, reflecting overall industrial tension.
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Dabor
Otter
United States
Arson Charge Stuns Ironton Man In Ohio Fire Case
Gregory Williams of Manchester Kentucky is held on arson charges after a restaurant fire and eighteen adjacent business fires in Ironton Ohio. A farmer’s late night sighting and shipped goods to Kentucky preceded his arrest and transfer to West Taion jail for custody.
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Ironton, O. Jan
Williams
Gregory
Toy Her
Manchester
Adaiue County
Willie
Kentucky
West Taion
Stanford Drops Two Students for Hazing in California
W. Melrody and B. Nordman were expelled from Stanford University in California for hazing. A Windsor hotel section in Montreal burned, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Poultney Bigelow offers to forfeit a year’s salary if his Panama administration charges are not sustained.
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Poultney Bigelow
Panama
Lik. W. Melrody
B. O. Nordman
Stanford University
California
Windsor
Montreal
Market Summary for Chicago Livestock Markets January 1906
Estimated receipts 25000 hogs with weak demand and 5 to lower prices. Cattle 400 head and sheep 1500, both unchanged. Hogs: mixed packers and heavy shipping grades seen, with light hogs and porkers priced around 5.10 to 5.40. Cattle and sheep markets listed as unchanged to slow with lower tendencies noted.
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Chicago
Sane
Chinese Coolie Labor Supporter Sees South Africa Growth
Missionary bishop Joseph C. Haetxell returning from South Africa argues Chinese labor is essential for mining and development there. He says natives will take twenty five years to reach needed labor levels, predicts large European and American investment, and notes benefits to China from trained Chinese workers abroad. The piece also covers UK politics with Campbell-Bannerman's policy and early election results including Hartlepool, East Toxteth, Ipswich, and Ipswich's two-member outcome.
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South Africa
Europe
United States
China
Sunday closing law upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court
In State of Minnesota v M A Weiss the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the Sunday closing law as applicable to Jews with Saturday Sabbath. It ruled the law serves sanitary purposes and police power, rejecting the claim of unconstitutional religious preference.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dew
Minnesota Supreme Court
State of Minnesota
M. A. We
Weiss
T Supreme Court
British Admiral Noel Honored by Manila Social Event
Thousands of people paid respects to British Admiral Noel on his flagship the Diadem. Acting Governor Ide hosted a reception and dinner for the British squadron officers with 300 U S petty officers present. Roosevelts and King Edwards were toasted amid strong enthusiasm.
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Manila
Noel
Ide
United States
Sii
Roosevelt
King Edward
Preacher Testifies on Prohibition Law Refusal in Kansas City
Rev John C Lynn testifies in Kansas City Kansas case to oust Mayor Rose claiming May Rose spoke in 1905 that law and Christ cannot enforce prohibition. Indianapolis reports relatives of State Labor Commissioner Schmid suspect murder after his sudden Hot Springs death and plan state aid inquiry.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Jesus Christ
John C. Lynn
Th Civic League
Kan City
Kan
W. W. Rose
May Rose
Indianapolis
Schmid
Hot Springs
Murd
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