Rock Island Head Stepped Down as Chapin & Co. Suspended
New York Jan 14 Changes in the Rock Island organization follow the retirement of R A Jackson from the presidency and the suspension of S B Chapin Co from the stock exchange. Robert Walker named to succeed Jackson in all positions with Reid remaining chairman of the Rock Island and Pacific boards.
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S. B. Chapin & Co
New York
Rock Island Company
R. A. Jackson
8. B. Chapin & Co
The
Stock Exchange
Jackson
Rock Island
Road
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Robert Walker
Daniel G. Reid
Boen
Reid
Leeds
Messers Moore
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Reid
8S. B. Chapin & Co
Pinchot Statement Out With General Conservation Review
Gifford Pinchot released a press statement after his dismissal as forester, focusing on the conservation movement rather than criticizing President Taft. He praises Theodore Roosevelt and argues credit for conservation lies beyond Taft, aiming to clarify public understanding of the movement’s origins and goals.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Pinchot
Pinchhot
Taft
Roosevelt
Conestoga Reaches Grand Harbor After Ice Blockade
The Crosby line steamer Conestoga arrived in Grand Harbor after lengthy battles with heavy ice. The car ferries Grand Haven and Milwaukee also reached their harbors. vessels trapped in Grand Haven are now free.
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Lake Michigan
Grand Haven
Grand Rapids, Mich
Conestoga
Crosby Line
Grand Harbor Harbor
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Harbor
Princeton Announces Gifts Totaling 571 Thousand Dollars
Princeton New Jersey January 14 gifts to the university totaling 571 651 99 were announced by the board of trustees. The largest bequest is 300 900 from the late Morris K Jesup followed by 110 600 from Cleveland H Dodge 20 000 from a friend for the university Y M C A 10 000 from Mrs Alexander Maitland and 5 600 from Mrs Henry C Green. John L Cadwelder elected life trustee to fill vacancy caused by Ex President Cleveland and Georgs W Whitney named preceptor in philosophy.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Board of
Morris K. Jesup
Cleveland H. Dodge
University
Alexander Maitland
Henry C. Green
John L. Cadwelder
Cleveland
Georgs W. T. Whitney
Dark gunman eludes police after Wigh Bridge park shooting
In New York on January 14 the dark man wearing a cowboy hat and light coat shot six year old Robbe Lomas and wounded Arthur Shibley in Wigh Bridge park. Arthur Shibley’s condition is reported worse. Dr. Sichel said a transfusion from a healthy donor might save the boy, and Mrs. Shibley offered to undergo the operation.
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New York
Avecout
Robbe Lomas
Arthur Shibley
Wigh Bridge Park
Shibley
C C. Sichel
Hlingis Direct Primary Bill Falls Short Again
Springfield on January 1 31 votes counted twenty one favored direct plurality primaries with five Democrats and five Republicans voting no as amendments were defeated. The roll listed 11 abstentions leaving twenty six needed for passage. Senator Dailey switched from yea to nay and warned he would move to reconsider next Tuesday.
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Springfield
Jan
John Dailey
Sultzer Resolution Tabled on EsTrada Recognition
In Washington on January 14 the foreign affairs committee laid on the table Representative Sultzer’s resolution favoring EsTrada as head of Nicaragua. Congress shows little interest and favors leaving the matter to the executive government.
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Washington
Sultzer
Estrada
Republic of Nicaragua
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Congress
Isthmian Canal December excavation totals
Washington reports from the Isthmian canal commission show December excavation at 2,811,681 cubic yards with 26 working days and 15.35 inches of rain. Daily output averaged 108,142 cubic yards, while concrete poured reached 56,498 cubic yards and dams received 220,510 cubic yards for the month.
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Washington
The
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Deceder
Sheriff Breaks Up Mob in Mississippi Lynching Attempt
In Starkville on January 14 a sheriff's fight halted a mob trying to lynch Jin Beard, a black assailant. Nine Black individuals were injured, two fatally, before the mob dispersed and order was restored.
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Mississippi
Starkville
Miss
Jin
Beard
Lounsberry Found Dead in Summit Avenue Room
In St Paul on January 14 J C Lounsberry a beggar was found dead in a room at 64 Summit avenue. Coroner evidence shows he possessed between 250000 and 600000 dollars with prominent Twin Cities firms among his creditors.
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St. Paul
J.C. Lounsberry
Summit Avenue
Twin Cities
New York Legislature urged against federal income tax
Albany January 14. A concurrent resolution by Senator Newcomb calls on the New York Legislature to take a stand against the federal income tax. The measure is drafted following Governor’s line of action.
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Albany
N. Y
Newcomb
New York
Steamer Czarina Wreck Leaves 29 Missing After Bay Bar Crash
Marshfield Ore Jan 14 One of the 31 men aboard the steamer Czarina says two were rescued and a survivor reported others alive in the rigging after the ship struck Goos Bay bar in heavy seas. The crew included master, first officer, two seamen and a passenger named Willis who survived.
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Willis
Marshfield
Ore
Czarina
Goos Bay
Groves and Potter Appointments Stir Yale School Forest Supervisors
Two hundred Fourth district forest supervisors gathering in Ogden Utah pause five minutes to applaud Henry G Groves of Yale Forest School for Pinchot’s successor and Albert H Potter named associate forester. Most attendees hail from Yale.
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Ogden
Utah
Henry 8 S. Groves
Yale Forest School
Gifford Pinchot
Albert IF. Potter
Yale School
RECORD QUAKE HITS ST LOUIS OVER TWO DAYS
Earthquake shocks of varying intensity rattled St Louis from 10 a m Monday until 4 p m Wednesday officials reported no major damage but several buildings were inspected and residents described tremors across the city in a cautious aftermath briefing by local authorities.
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St. Louis University
Czarina Sails Into Rough Seas With Crew Missing
A steamer named Czarina left port Wednesday, faced tremdous seas, and grounded on North Spit. Six crew members including Captain Dugan and Harold Willis were lashed to rigging and may be saved. Edward, Kentzell, and Robinson provided conflicting rescue accounts as the ship broke up in the breakers.
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Dugan
Harold Willis
Harry Kentzell
J. Robinson
Kentzell
Dacan
Willis
Robinson
Wills
Weach Secon
Agle
Czarina
Special message on tax ratification referred to judiciary
Governor Hughes sent a special message recommending nonratification of the federal tax. The message was referred to the judiciary committee for consideration.
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Ernor Hughes
Judiciary Committee
McCullough Defeated in UMWA Run for Vice President
Rey City Michigan January 14 Elsie McCullough national vice president of the United Mine Workers of America was defeated for re election President Lewis was re elected though not officially announced William Hayes of Illinois defeated McCullough Hayes commanded a district of 56 000 miners while McCullough led about 5 000 in his district Michigan miners take consolation from the result
Two Ex Bank Men Indicted In South Dakota Case
The grand jury probing the defunct Citizens' State Bank of Edgemont has indicted bank president James A. Stewart and officer C A Grippen. They are charged with falsifying records and accepting deposits while the bank was insolvent. Grippen now operates a banking business at Upton Wyoming.
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Trot Springs
S. D
Citizens’ State Bank of
Edgemont
James A. Stewart
C. A. Grippen
Grippen
Upton
Wyo
Seek Deserter's Pardon in Senate Conference
Washington officials report Senator Oliver and Reps Dalzell and Cooper of Pennsylvania conferred with Assistant Secretary Winthrop to seek a pardon for Frederick Baker. Baker, a former Marine on the cruiser Charleston in the Philippines, deserted during the uprising and joined Filipinos. He was captured and sentenced to life imprisonment at San Francisco. he was about seventeen at the time. Decision reserved.
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Washington
Oliver
Dalzell and
Cooper
Pennsylvania
Secrtary
Navy
Winthrop
Department
Frederick Baker
San Francisco
Baker
Marine Corps
Charleston
Philippines
Weather Update for Illinois Snow Cold Spell Ahead
Snow is expected in parts of Illinois today with colder temperatures tomorrow. Drivers should plan for slick roads and reduced visibility as chilly conditions persist.
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Illinois
Holland Supports Permanent Arbitration Court
The Hague report states Holland strongly backs America’s plan to create a permanent arbitration court. No further details provided on participants or timeline.
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Holland
the Hague
Jan
Anerica
Permanent Arbitration Court
Mrs. Shurtleff Resting Easier After Illness
Geneva Illinois January 11 Mrs Shurtleff mother of the speaker of the state house of representatives has been ill with pleurisy and is resting easier today according to local bulletin
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Geneva
Inauguration Day Proposed Change by Law
A proposed constitutional amendment would shift the president and congress start date to the fourth Thursday in April from March 4. The Taft inauguration’s weather delays sparked the change, lengthening the Taft administration by nearly two months, from March 4 to the new April date in 1913.
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Washington
Yaasarce
Congress
Senate
Capitol
Taft
Fall into elevator shaft saves man in Saginaw incident
August Marxner of Dittme Cooper on Lapeer street escaped death after rolling a 300 pound alcohol cask into an open elevator shaft. He fell as the shaft was empty, the cask splitting a beam and bouncing away from him. He was removed to his home in severe shock but not believed seriously hurt.
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Saginaw, Mich
Marxner
Dittme Cooper Company
Lapeer Street
Statehood Wins In House Committee Action
The New Mexico and Arizona statehood bill was completed by the house committee on territories and ordered reported. The house also passed the fortification appropriation bill totaling $5,617,200.
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Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
House Committee On Territories
House
Hogs and cattle markets report from Chicago with mixed prices
The January 14 1910 market notes show hog receipts around 9000 and cattle 2000 with hogs weak to steady across grades and cattle steady to strong. Estimated receipts for tomorrow about 9000 with bulk hog prices from 8 70 to 8 85 and cattle values steady at early levels.
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Texas
Babcock Case Involving North American Live Stock
John A BabcockCase concerns the North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. Proceedings focus on disputed actions and potential regulatory questions. No further details available in readable text.
Gunness Charnel Farm Tale Revealed by Lamphere Confession
Lamphere, dying in Indiana prison, recounts aiding Mrs. Gunness in murders and burying three men at the La Porte area home. He describes chloroforming victims, severing heads if needed, and a candle fire that consumed the house after a nightly burglary for cash.
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Post Dispatch
Lamphere
St. Louis
Ray Lamphere
Indiana
Michigan City
Bella Gunness
la Porte
Ind
Gunness
E. A. Schell
Andrew Helgelein
Ole Budsberg
Tonnes Petersen Lien
Lien
Helgelein
Columbia University assigns committee for cancer research
New York January 14 Columbia university has formed a committee to organize cancer research funded by the 1.5 million bequest of George Crocker. A competent scientist will be named director to report on cancer origins and scientific progress against the disease.
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New York
Columbia University
George Crocker
California
Nursemaid slain in mansion burglary at Compton estate
Millbrook New York January 14 Sarah Braner a nursemaid employed by Mr and Mrs Barnes Compton was strangled by burglars who also robbed the Compton mansion of jewelry valued at 10000 dollars.
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Millbrook
N. Y
Sarah Braner
Barnes Compton
Compton Mansion
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Kate Morrison
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