Tillman Returns Comedy to Senate With Minstrel Show Satire
In Washington on January 22 the Senate debate referenced the Brownsville incident as Republicans and Democrats seek an investigation. Tillman delivered a satirical address, mocking colleagues as minstrels and devices of press labels, drawing sharp reactions from Culberson, Daniel, and others including a dig at Tom of Colorado and Ken’s pitchfork.
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Senate Feud Over Tillman Sparks Secret Session
The senate clashed as Tillman attacked fellow senators in caustic humor and Carmack retaliated. A secret session led to apology and record expunging, with no other business done. Washington then moved to artillery funding and a women workers inquiry bill advances.
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Tillman
Carmack
Senate
Teller
Washington
House
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States
District of Columbia
Tillman Responds To Critics On Lynching Remarks
Tillman defends his prior statements amid hostile criticism from Spooner. He characterizes the charges as uncalled for and based on a false interpretation of his remarks while reaffirming his long standing views on lynching.
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Tillman
Spooner
Hog Prices Report From Milton Sale
Milton Indiana January 22 Linville Wallace bought six head of hogs from David Lee south of town. The hogs were eight months old and averaged about 300 pounds each.
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Milton, Ind
Linville Wallace
Town
David Lee
Mason wins two fortunes from land sales and rail deal
Tacoma news notes Allen C. Mason, once a University of Illinois professor, who lost one fortune, has made two more from tide land sales to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway and related dealings.
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Tacoma
Wash
Allen C. Mason
University of Illinois
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Little Girl Seriously Burned in Port Huron Fire
Rosetta Wilson a four year old daughter of William Wilson is badly burned at home after her dress caught fire near a stove in Port Huron Michigan Physicians say her life is despaired of The incident is reported with an inserted quotation about steelyards from a New York Post anecdote.
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Port Huron
Mich
Rosetta Wilson
William Wilson
New York Post
Betrothed weighs bold choice in meek preacher marriage
In a sharp exchange, Miss Primseed wonders if her fiancé, a meek preacher, will suffice for a bold woman. The Betrothed accepts the challenge, asking if she will ever find a partner with enough courage.
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Miss_Primseed
Yonu
President McCrea Named Head of Pennsylvania Railroad
James McCrea, born 1848 in Philadelphia, becomes president of the Pennsylvania Railroad after the death of Alexander J. Cassatt. He began railroad work at seventeen, rising from roosman to assistant engineer before joining the line in 1871, and was serving as first vice president west of Pittsburgh at Cassatt’s passing.
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James McCrea
Alexander J. Cassatt
Philadelphia
Connellegue and Southern Pennsylvania Railroad
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Cassatt
Pennsylvania
Ines
Pittsburg
Indignation in Jamaica over Swettenham’s withdrawal request
Esme Howard and Earl Grey demand an inquiry into a letter claimed to be from Governor Swettenham. Kingston residents condemn Swettenham for pressuring Admiral Davis to pull relief forces and call for a public apology and recall. Mayor Tait appeals to keep aid, while Admiral Davis notes his withdrawal follows completing initial relief duties.
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Washington
Esme Howard
Bacon
Earl Grey
Great Britain
Swettentam
Kingston
Jamaica
Admiral Davis
United States
England
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Comeil
Vaderland arrives after fatal sea collision near Dover
The Antwerp bound Vaderland reports sinking of the Naworth Castle after a night collision off Dover. The Vaderland struck the Naworth Castle at 2 30 in the morning at half speed, causing panic aboard the endangered ship and preventing evasive action.
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Red Star Line
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New York
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Naworth Castle
Dover
Seventeen Crew Ladders Fire Boat Incident On Vaderland
Seventeen Naworth Castle crew members threw three ladders over the Vaderland to aid life saving. Captain Whitton led men boarding the vessel. Seanun Nichot son was crushed, Steward Parkinson imprisoned, crying for escape. Regin Lowe died from boiler explosion.
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Naworth Castle
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Seanun Nichotson
Steward Parkinson
Tam
Regineer Lowe
Railways Paralyzed by Storm Delays and Disruptions
Aberdeen reports a severe storm halting railway traffic and crippling telephone and telegraph services. Eastbound trains run eight hours late. a 48 passenger car stopped ten miles west of Monongo and freed after twelve hours. Milwaukee lines west of the city are blocked. freight and night trains suspended. Bristol left Canton Express buried in a snow bank. Livestock shipments suffer but fuel supplies cushion hardship. weather moderates.
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Monongo
Northwestern
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Huron
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Canton
Milwaukee Road
Bristol
Here
Gambling decree stirs Riviera as Monte Carlo work continues
Paris reports the government decree against gambling has caused agitation on the Riviera. Despite the ruling, work on several new gaming venues in Monte Carlo continues, with large financial losses anticipated if the decree is enforced.
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Paris
Riviera
Monte Carlo
Market Reports From Chicago on January 22 1907
Cattle and hog markets show mixed prices with steady to firm tone. Official receipts yesterday and today list thousands of head across cattle hogs sheep and lambs with prices for light mixed and rough shipping grades and western stockers.
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Chicago
Maeue
Texas
John A. Babcock in Chicago Ad Promises Square Deal
A terse Chicago notice announces John A. Babcock offering reliable service and timely assistance, promising a square deal to clients. The brief copy invites inquiries and emphasizes trustworthiness and prompt response.
Snow Bound North Dakota Struggles From Deep Snow
North Dakota endures a record blizzard with drifts burying homes and barns as rail lines halt. Railroads rush coal and provisions before the storm’s worst, but now face widespread delays and outages. Residents brace for another week without regular service as cleanup begins.
Snow plows clear Great Northern line as storms rage
Snow plows and eight rotaries battle heavy storms on the Great Northern main line to North Dakota. Traffic moves slowly while crews clear slides on the downstate route. Northern Pacific and Soo Line push to keep main lines open, coal and provisions moving west amid widespread disruption.
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Great Northern Road
North Dakota
Downtain
Northern Pacific
Soo
Revised list of dead from Sandford train explosion
Terre Haute Ind Jan 22 a revised list shows twenty eight dead and thirty two injured from the Big Four No 3 wreck at Sandford Ind with ten bodies unidentified the list names identified victims including J Paris Jed Franklin Noe Wolfe and Paul Kiever among others with locations Sandford Paris Bellefontaine Ashmore Vandalia and Indianapolis.
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You
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Matt
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Farmer
Charles Gosnell
Noah Wolfe
A. A. Picks
Frank Fielder
Bellefontaine
John A. Bowen
Ashmore
Ill
Josiah Wolfe
J. W. Southcott
A. Kuykendall
Peoria
Vandalia
Clark Steele
Paul Kiever
Indianapolis
James Fenton
J. W. 8S. Miller
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