Jamaica Governor Swettenham Condemned by Residents
Residents across Jamaica demand the recall of Governor Swettenham after The Daily Telegraph published his letter to Rear Admiral Davis. Officials and clergy, including Archbishop Enos Nuttall, press for intervention while Swettenham denies inviting Davis and calls the Davis remarks a private matter.
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Chicago
Jen
Associated Press
Kingston
Tamaica
Daily Telegraph
Swettenham
Davis
Graham
Methodist Church
Cuba
Da‘vis
New York
Relief Committee
Davit
Enos Nuttall
Jamaica
Roosevelt
Archbishop Nuttall Criticizes Swettenham Policy in Jamaica
Archbishop Nuttall told the Associated Press he regrets any action that could make Jamaicans seem ungrateful for US aid while acknowledging they welcomed it. He urged continued American help for relief, shelter, and rebuilding, and criticized Swettenham's dictatorial style and clerk pay suspensions. He noted the Indefatigable has not yet disembarked sailors.
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Nuttall
Associated Press
United States
Swettenham
Jamaica Governor thanks United States for aid after disaster
Governor Swettenham of Jamaica expresses profound gratitude for US sympathy and aid to disaster victims. The note relayed by Esme Howard on behalf of Sir Edward Grey conveys regrets and appreciation from Britain for the relief efforts.
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Washington
Governor Swettenham
Jamaica
United States
Esme Howard
Sir Edward Grey
Jamaica Navy Controversy Deepens With U S Officials
Developments in the Swettenham Davis dispute include a cabled report from United States Vice Consul Orett in Kingston and a message from Governor Swettenham dated January 20 at Jamaica. The note thanks Secretary Toot for sympathy and for the practice cited by Admiral Davis and the United States Navy squadron.
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United States
Orett
Kingston
Davis
Swettenham
Ttme
Jamaica
Toot
United States Navy
China in awful straits urgent famine relief urged
Rev John R Tyres D D emigrant for China reports famine relief needed in Shanghai and across districts with millions destitute and refugees flocking to cities. A US missionary meeting urged churches and societies to contribute promptly to sustain aid through June.
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New York
American Bible Society
John R. Tykes
Society For China
Shanghai Missionary Association
General Relief Committee
Opportunity Century
China
United States
Ice floods recede as Michigan towns count losses
Grand Rapids residents report a dramatic cold snap ending a major flood threat. Indian Mill creek’s rampage caused thousands in damage while low districts were flooded but boat service was halted. A Grand Rapids and I wreck train crossing the Little Muskegon river narrowly escaped disaster. six crewmen were lightly hurt.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Indian Mill Creek
Little Muskegon River
Morley
Big Rapids
Prediction as to fruit in southern Indiana
In Boonville Indiana believers in old signs say with the January 12 old Christmas rain predicting a bountiful fruit year for southern Indiana. Observers note widespread precipitation on that day and claim the sign has rarely failed in their lifetimes, forecasting a good crop if the cave rain persists.
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Boonville
Ind
Indiana
Indian Schools Assailed by Idaho Governor
Governor McConnell of Idaho charges gross mismanagement of Indian schools and arraigns the system by which young Indian girls are taken from their parents and sent to the schools. He alleges teachers practice cruelty and blames Secretary Hitchcock for the conditions.
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Salt Lake City
McConnell
Idaho
Hitchcock
Operator dies from electric shock at Clinton exchange
Miss Nora Grove a 19 year old telephone operator was killed at the Clinton Mississippi exchange when a live light wire blew across a telephone line as she inserted a plug at the switchboard. The accident occurred during routine work in Bloomington Illinois on January 23.
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Bloomington
Clinton
Nora Grove
Disastrous Fire at Tokio Destroys Department Buildings
A major fire in Tokio destroyed the main buildings of the department of communications with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Most official documents were destroyed. The fire is attributed to an overheated stove.
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Tokio
Department of Communications
Fire at Eaton Rapids destroys Whitman building
Fire swept the Whitman building and adjoining structures in Eaton Rapids Michigan starting in the bowling alley caused $25000 in losses.
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Eaton Rapids
Mich
William Whitman
Whitman
Retirement of Rear Admiral Charles D Sigsbee Ends Naval Era
Rear Admiral Charles Dwight Sigsbee retires on January 16 after turning sixty two. He is famous as commander of the Maine when it blew up in Havana harbor and served nearly fifty years in the navy since his appointment to Annapolis at fourteen. He fought in Civil War actions including Fort Fisher and later explored the Gulf of Mexico with the coast survey.
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Charles Dwight Sigsbee
Navy
Sigsbee
Maine
Havana Harbor
Annapolis
Albany
N. Y
Fort Misher
Coast Survey
Gulf of Mexico
Shipper Seeks Car Credits Amid Rail Car Shortage
In Seattle January hearings on rail car shortages, Lumber firms testified that payments to railroad workers influence car allocations. Witnesses described cars being priced from 10 to 5 dollars, with one supervisor noting a car traded for immediate access despite reluctance to pay. Commissioner Lane urged railroad-led inquiry into practices.
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Seattle
Wash
Interstate Commerce
Franklin K. Lane
Charles EK. Patton
Reliance Lumber Company
Atlas Lumber and Shingle Company
Patton
Tacoma
Commissioner Lane
Austin E. Griffith
Patten
Doctor Wins Legal Battle Over Surgeon's Fee
A Paris physician with Whistlerian ideas sued a patient for 2000 francs for a surgical operation. The court cut the bill to 500 francs, then the doctor sent a receipted 2000 franc bill with a note claiming the court proved the patient was a pauper. The patient rues not paying in full.
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Paris
McGrogan Recounts Civil War Rescue After Hanging
Paterson N C January 28 Join McGrogan who was hanged by guerillas during the Civil War but cut down by Sherman cavalrymen to save his life. He died aged 81 after surviving a harrowing march to the sea and later served throughout the war.
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McCloregan
Judge Green accuses Speaker Cannon of bribery in speech
Sidney Iowa January 28 Judge W R Green of the Fifteenth Iowa district denounces Speaker Joe Cannon in a talk on The Church and the Law. He claims Cannon corrupted politics by taking money from breweries to block Hepburn Dolliver bills and urges church districts to act politically.
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Sidney
W. RR. Green
Fifteenth
Lowa Judicial District
Joe Cannon
The
Louse of Representatives
Markets Open in Chicago Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Chicago market report dated January 23 1907 shows cattle about 27000 head down 10 while hogs receipts 27000 with steady to 10 lower pricing and sheep 22000 steady. Mixed packers and shipping grades listed with ranges for beves cows and western stockers with early prices and tomorrow's estimates.
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Texas
John A Babcock Ad Promises Square Deal
An unsigned ad from The North American Commission Company claims to offer a square deal and invites readers to contact John A Babcock for service, promising reliable dealings.
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The
North American Commission Company
Reciprocity in One Thing Anyhow at Ottawa Luncheon
Premier Laurier and Secretary Root led a cordial Ottawa luncheon with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other Canadian leaders in attendance. Root praised Canada U.S. ties and reciprocity in spirit, while Laurier quipped about mutual health restoratives. The group adjourned to Montreal en route to Washington after Lady Victoria Grey fell ill.
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Ottawa
Ont
Root
Rideaw Hall
Wnd
Camim Clan Club
Russell House
Thussell House
Senate
Bart Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
Fielding
Sidney Fisher
Prederiek Borden
Sutherland
House of Commons
Dandurand
Venate
L. Boren Ceader
Tunkett Taylor
Canadian Club
Jamaion Cable
Canada
Washington
Jomalca
Davie
United States
Swettenbiom
Tatiales
Victoria Grenfell
Kart
Grey
Montreal
War game blast at Fort Russell injures three boys
In Cheyenne Wyoming January 23 three youngsters playing war in the basement of the new infantry barracks at Fort Russell started a fire with powder. An explosion damaged the barracks about fifteen thousand dollars and seriously injured the boys. One boy, son of a plumber named McDonald, is expected to die. The others are sons of Captain Alexander of the Eleventh Infantry now in Cuba and Sergeant Gray of the Eleventh Infantry.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Fort Russell
McDonald
Alexander
Eleventh Infantry
Cuba
Gray
Public Printer Warns Hand Typesetting Dying
Washington notice reports Public Printer Stillings declares hand composition days near end and promotes the Government Printing Office night school of instruction on typesetting machines. The first session was held at night. instruction is free with no pay for work, but machine operators will be given preference if staff is cut.
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Washington
Stillings
Government Printing Office
Police chief attacked in Mohilev as foes wield revolver and bomb
In Mohilev Russia on January 23 Chief of Police Rodinoff was struck during a street ride by two assailants. A shooter fired at the chief missing him but mortally wounding his coachman. A bomber exploded a device causing tremendous force. the chief was injured. The pursued assailants faced capture or death after one killed himself.
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Mohilev
Russia
Rodinoff
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