TORIES SEE A DARK FUTURE OPPOSING LABOR SOCIALISM
London readers see a clash over socialism as the Labor party pledges for social reforms. Ex Premier Balfour links danger to labor’s shift, while Liberal voices warn of self destruction and Tory advantage if unions lead. Co operative funds and trade societies resist nationalization.
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Labor Party
Hull
Balfour
Party of Unionism and
Social Form
Party of Social Revoluon
Redes
Workers of the United Kings
Nks
Dover Leaves Indianapolis After GOP Conference
Indianapolis January 24 Secretary of the Republican National Committee departed after a conference with Chairman Harry S New regarding convention decisions and party leadership.
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Indianapolis
Ver
Republican National Comec
Harry S. New
Mittee
Meeting on convention arrangements in Chicago
A subcommittee of the national committee will hold a meeting in Chicago on February 13 or 14 to discuss convention arrangements.
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National Committee
Chicago
Illness Strikes Ohio Pen Hospital Staff and Inmates
A January 24 report from the Ohio Pen in Columbus notes most hospital workers were down with fever or the grip. Deputy warden supplied extra help as many prisoners also suffered grip symptoms.
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Ohio Pen
Columbus
Physican
Penitentiary
Dirses
Cerka
Student Walks to Graduation After 5 760 Mile Journey
Jesse Eiler of Tragerstown Indiana will graduate next June after covering 5 760 miles commuting to and from high school. The 19 year old plans to apply for a teacher license upon graduation. He walks four and a half miles each way every school day regardless of weather or conditions.
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Tragerstown
Ind
Jesse Eiler
Wier
Hagerstown
Soldering iron fallal fatality in city buildings
A five-pound red hot soldering iron dropped from the forty second floor of the Singer building and struck mason’s helper John Boyle on the twenty seventh floor of the City Investment building, fracturing his skull and leaving him dying at a hospital. A steel bolt also fell through a federal building skylight near Assistant Postmaster Murphy, with origin unknown.
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New York
New Singer
Lower Broadway
City Investment
John Boyle
Federal Building
Murphy
Pioneer Burgess Found Dead Near Edmonton
Skeleton of John M. Burgess, Swedish pioneer, found northwest of Edmonton Alberta after a long disappearance. Found on a game trail with remains and five wolf carcasses nearby, suggesting he died during a harsh fight while planning a Canadian bank venture.
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Deadwood
Edmonton
Alberta
John M. Burgess
Burgess
Re Mains
Attack on Uncle Joe asks him to rise and reply
In the House Shackelford of Missouri assailed Speaker Cannon as autocratic during urgent deficiency appropriations. Cannon entered to applause as Shackelford urged lawmakers to reject “one man power” and uphold the people's representatives. Hitchcock then attacked Grosvenor figures and urged Bryan for president.
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Shackelford
Cannon
Europe
Uncle Joe
Joe
Illinois
Hitchcock
Kelfer
Grosvenor
Ollie James
Foraker
Roosevelt
Ohio
Taft
Keifer
Standard Oil Sued Over Charter annulment and rebates evidence
Washington Jan 25 Standard Oil faces a suit before a stated examiner Judge Ferris for charter annulment. Key witness E Dana Durand deputy commissioner of corporations testified on rebates for freight trade noting Chicago and Eastern Illinois tariffs show oil shipments billed at 11 cents per hundred with some at 8 and 6 cents. Durand said way bills paid less than official tariff, and questioned handwriting differences suggesting alterations.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Ferris
E. Dana Durand
Chicago
Durand
Rosenthal
Ilinois Central
Acheson Introduces Bill Banning News Mailing with Liquor Ads
Washington January 25 Acheson Pennsylvania introduced a bill in the house forbidding the mailing of any news paper or other publication containing a liquor advertisement. Penalty for violation a fine up to 500 dollars and imprisonment up to one year or both.
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Washington
Acheson
Penn
House
House Diverted by Political Debate in Short Session
Washington January 25. The urgent deficiency bill was technically up for consideration in the house but no related remarks were made. General debate saw members discuss various political topics. Adjournment was set for Monday. the senate did not convene.
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House
Washington
Senate
The Tuna as a Food for Man bulletin sparks debate in SF
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin titled The Tuna as a Food for Man provokes discussion and prompts Luther Bur bank and others to respond. The draft report cites cacti and related coverage, drawing mixed reactions from experts and readers.
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San Francisco
United States Department of Agriculture
Luther Burbank
Spineless cactus proves edible in desert meals claims
Burbank and allies contest bulletin on cactus fruit. They report spineless varieties thrive in the desert, noting high sugar content, salad and soup uses, jams, and raw fruit rivaling bananas or oranges. He cites potential yields of twenty tons per acre.
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Burbank
Acre
Mayor Dahlman Led From Sioux City Meeting
Mayor Jas C. Dahlman of Omaha was led from the Sioux City Waterways Congress hall by the sergeant at arms after a dispute over a report on organization. He said the incident resulted from a chair misunderstanding and denied any political motive.
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Sioux City
Jas C. Dahlman
Omaha
The
Waterways Congress
Burke
North Dakota
Congress
Committee On Organization
Pahlman
Dahlman
Sioux City Waterways Congress
Cannon
Allison
Hogs and cattle trade report from Chicago markets
The Chicago market scene reports official hog receipts yesterday at 34 754 and shipments 7 655 with today’s estimated receipts at 14 000 and tomorrow’s at 2 000. Prices show bulk hogs 435 to 445 for light 84 15 to 84 45 mixed packers 420 to 64 50 heavy shipping grades 84 20 to 84 52K rough 84 20 to 84 30. Cattle 300 strong. sheep 500 steady with light to heavy grades quoted 4 15 to 4 50 for cattle and 4 20 to 4 50 for sheep. Parkers and pigs prices listed.
John A. Babcock and the Promise of a Square Deal
An obituary style brief notes John A. Babcock’s pledge of a square deal and his enduring reputation for fairness. The short item emphasizes his known integrity and timeless commitment to straightforward settlements.
Dr Farmano Lopez Escapes From Lisbon Fortress
London reports Lisbon notes no new developments in Portugal revolt. Dr Farmano Lopez, linked to the bomb plot against Premier Franco, escapes San Julia fortress after visitors’ motor party arrives. Guards detained, fortress staff arrested on bribery suspicions, later denied by Lisbon authorities.
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Portugal
San Julia
Senhor Machado
Senhor Costa
Antonio Almeida
London
Farmano Lopez
Franco
Tagus River
Lopez
Dr. Lopes
San Jultn
Samuel R Hamill Dies After Walsh Trial
Samuel R Hamill associate counsel for John R Walsh in the recent trial died at his Auditorium Annex apartment after a three day illness. He contracted grip after the trial, developed pneumonia and bronchial complications, and died despite gain of consciousness moments before death. The stress from the recent life attempt by Mrs Metcalf is believed to have contributed to his condition.
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Chicago
Samuel R. Hamill
John R. Walsh
Auditorium Annex
Hamill
Walsh
T. C. Stankard
Terre Haute
Josephine
Two Killed by Coal Gas in Milwaukee Home
Milwaukee resident discovers grandmother dead and father dying from coal gas asphyxiation after coal stove open flame released fumes. Herman Schuhmacher found the tragedy at his home on January 25.
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Milwaukee
Herman Schumacher
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