Gambler Paraphernalia Seized Ahead of NYC Pool Room Crackdown
District Attorney Jerome received subpoenas from well known gamblers who run major New York houses. A large quantity of gambling equipment was confiscated, including roulette wheels and lay outs. Those named included Phil Daly Jr and John Donovan, with warehouses storing items under Lou Betts. Jerome vows further action as over 100 subpoenas are served and a city wide pool-room closure begins with McAdoo's cooperation.
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New York
Jerome
Frank Farrell
Phil Daly, Jr
West Forty-fifth Street
John Donovan
West Thirty-fourth Street
Ipitelcanal
Tom Maeeay
Daly
West Twenty, Eighth Street
George Reed
West Twenty Fourth Street
Europe
Tom Sheedy
Tim” Kenny
Forty-third Street
District Attorney's Office
Farrell
Lou Betts
McAdoo
Damage and ice dangers on Ohio River at Louisville
The river crest dislodged a gorge four miles above Louisville causing damage to shipping. A steamer, a coal boat, and a coal barge broke from their moorings but were captured after a lively race at the head of the canal. Morning Star released and moved to safety. Wharf boats and other craft damaged. big steamers W. W. Hite and City of Jeffersonville tied up. River rising. ice moving midstream. Also, reward offered for firebugs in Brooklyn. 100-year-old Mrs. Zelia noted in Albion obituary.
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Louisville
San
Ohio
Morning Star
W. W. Hite
City of
Jeffersonville
Blazing Shots During Winter Palace Waters Blessing
Shots fired across the Neva during the blessing of the waters at the Winter palace cause window damage but no injuries. City in alarm as crowds gather amid strike flames, with rioting feared before night. O'Neil, a near centenarian African American woman born in slavery in Baltimore, dies at home in St. Petersburg.
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Winter Palace
Nicholaus
St. Petersburg
O'Neil
Baltimore
Death of John W. Jochim in Michigan at 59
John W. Jochim, former Secretary of State, died in Tehpeming Michigan at 59 after being removed from office in 1893 for allegedly aiding in improper canvassing of a constitutional amendment vote. Governor Rich objected to the actions that raised salaries for officials.
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John W. Jochim
Tehpeming
Mich
John W. Jochin
Rich
Jochim
Broom Corn Trade Brisk in Central Illinois District
Broom corn business in the central Illinois district shows brisk activity and firmer prices with brokers shipping to manufacturers immediately. The market exhibits a lack of speculative trading as buyers secure supplies for production.
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Mrisk
Paris
Minois
Wretch of a Man At the Club Local News Trick
A humorous line describes a husband who deceives his wife about local news. He sent her a daily paper with a Paragraph cut out to spark curiosity. She returns home after four days.
Flinders Batley divorce scheme sparks $25,000 suit
In Des Moines on January 19 the Flinders Batley $25,000 damage case revealed a plan to divorce Flinders and have him marry his wife’s cousin while Batley would divorce and wed Mrs Flinders. Samuel Flinders testified of years of friendship with Bailey and of Mrs Flinders showing preference for Bailey. Bailey admitted buggy rides and trips to Minneapolis and Chicago with Mrs Flinders and that Flinders approved such arrangements to relieve monotony. A note from Mrs Flinders to Bailey raised suspicions.
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Des Moines
Bailey
Flinders
Francis G. Barnes Chosen President of Wesleyan
Dr Francis G. Barnes announced on January 19 that he will accept the presidency of Illinois Wesleyan University, with term to begin July 1, 1905. Born 1866 in London, he came to America in 1870, pursued frontier missionary work in Saskatchewan and Alberta, served in North Dakota ministry, studied at Hamline and St Paul, and earned the ALB degree in 1897.
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Bloomington
Francis G. Barnes
Ctect
Illinois W.leyan University
Wesleyan
Barnes
London
England
America
Assinobola
Saskatchewan
Alberta
North Dakota
Hamline Waives
May
St. Paul
Mock Trial of Taylor at Drake University Moot Court
Des Moines reports ex Governor William Taylor of Kentucky will appear as the defendant in Drake University moot court mock trial. He will aid the defense with the plea to be entered next Monday whether a demurrer or not guilty. The defense had kept his participation secret until an indiscreet counsel member revealed the plan.
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John F. Potter
Congress
State Historical Sociefy
Badger
Roger A. Pryor
Potter
Pryor
South
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Des Moines
William Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Drake University
Taylor
Knife of a Duel Never Fought Recalled in Madison
Madison today recalls a claimed duel that never occurred as researchers note a historical knife said to have been used in the event. The January report from Wisconsin archives cites the noted artifact and its disputed role in a legendary confrontation.
Douglas Settles the Strike in Fall River
Boston January 10 reports the cotton mill strike affecting about 25 000 people in Fall River has ended through mediation by Governor William S Douglas. Mills employees return to work at a 12 percent wage cut with no discrimination. An investigation will determine average margins on cotton costs and cloth prices, with a proposed 5 percent dividend on wages from now to April 1.
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Boston
Fall River
William S. Douglas
State House
Dong- Ing
Race terror ends editor’s Grand Rapids run
Charles D. Warner, managing editor of the Grand Rapids Post, abruptly quit and left the city after reporting he could not find suitable housing for his wife and large family. He had moved from Chicago two weeks earlier to lead The Post and noted unfriendly flat owners who would not accommodate children. Warner planned to return to Chicago for a better living and home comforts.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Charles D. Warner
Grand Rapids Post
Warner
Daily Eagle
Traverse City
Chicago
Post
Mission to measure highest and lowest points in U S
A government survey attempt begins to determine the true heights of Mount Whitney and the lowest valley troughs across Death Valley Mojave desert and Owens Lake. The effort uses line running and level measures to establish accurate mathematical baselines and compare surface elevations amid broad regional testing.
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Farmer
Geological Survey
United States
Mount Whitney
Mojave
Owens Lake
Mojave Desert
Death Valley
Defeat for Niedringhaus in Missouri Senate Ballot
In Jefferson City on January 19 the Republican caucus failed to nominate a United States senator to replace Cockrell. Niedringhaus led on the first ballot with 87 votes but fell short. Kerens and Cockrell trailed, and on the second ballot Niedringhaus received 85 while Kerens gained support and Cockrell 83. The session adjourned with no choice as party leaders plotted next moves amid shifting allegiances and telegrams of support and hostility.
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Aenate
Mouse
Trtet
Washington
Senate
Stone
Davis
West Virginia
Fairbanks
Swayne
Jefferson City
Ix Republic
Thomas K. Niedeinghaus
United States
Cockrell
Dr. Pettijohn
Lina County
Balters
Richard C.kerens
St. Louis
Niedringhaus
Nied
Kerens
Niedinghaus
Prevk
George Hatefoldt
Newton
E. M. Kirkham
Camden
Linn
Bartholdt
Strike of Retail Clerks Shuts Linton Market Area
In Linton Indiana a city wide strike by retail clerks has halted business across stores, boots and shoe shops and other lines. Workers walked out after hours as managers refused to close early. Many strikers have been discharged and employers fear non union replacements. Miners support the strikers and large department stores connected to coal companies have closed.
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Linton
Ind
Deug Js
Boots and Shoe
CENSURED BY THE BAR Alban New York Supreme Court Justice Hooker
The State Bar association adopted the grievance committee report on Justice Warren B. Hooker after a turbulent meeting. It disapproves the political practices shown in the case, receives the report, and takes no further action. A motion to refer the matter to the legislature was defeated.
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Alban
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
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Albion, Mich
Zelia
Russia
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Gina
Cooper
Davidson
Wisconsin
Shelbyville
Henry Farlow
Pine Ridge
Mason
Hater
Dun
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Atrm
Lafayette Lafayette
Star Poultry Association
Hargis
Lexington
A. F P. Byrd
Commonwealth
BI Britton
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Jackson
Britton
Curtis Jett
Cocke
Hrosius
Morton
Baltimore Central
Arthur Josius
Edward Myers
William Henderson
Rutledge
Brosius
Paul Morton
NAVY
I- 18
Santa Fe
J. Sterling Morton
Agriculture
Cleveland
Illinois Wesleyan
Madison, Wis
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Grand Mapian
Softleigh
Cutting
Chicago News
Toen Progress
Rominten
Germany
Uattle
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of
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Alto
Onsartin
Representative Bittinger
Bittinger
K. C. Kerens
Glover Branch
Lavette
Cook
Howell
C. B. Hiliott
Jasper
James Keach
Oliver Grace
Niedihaus
William Warner
Kansas City
Ola
Hooker
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