Doblin retracts bribery claims before house committee
Philip Doblin testified that he had offered money to Representative Lessler of New York to sway a vote on a tobacco bill. He then said statements he made on Saturday about a bribe were false and that he intended to retract his assertions about Quigg offering money. The committee debated continuing the inquiry as Lessler sought to present another witness.
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Philip Doblin
House Committee On Novel Affairs
Representative Lessler
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Representative Demands Stand for It Amid Retraction
A Bays representative urged clear stance while Dob-Yin issued a reluctant retraction. The scene centers on renewed calls for accountability and a notable shift in official language as the controversy unfolds.
Vinol Tonic Promoted for Growing Children in Town
An advertisement urges mothers to use Vinol Wine of Cod Liver Oil as a modern reconstructive tonic for children. It touts improved appetite, digestion, and flesh, cites a testimonial from 1932 in Fall River Massachusetts, and promises refunds if expectations are not met.
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Fall River
Mass
Indignant Iowa Citizens Raid Northwestern Coal Train
Stratford residents rioted after more than thirty people seized fuel cars from a Northwestern train amid a coal shortage. A mob of about 500 gathered at the tracks as a car was broken into, leaving only a few tons. Sheriff moved to arrest the principals. all suspects granted bail.
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Northwestern
Webster City
Preached for Local Option in Illinois Churches
Chicago ministers across cities and counties urged passage of Senator Parker’s local option bill allowing communities to decide by ballot whether to permit saloons. The appeal followed a general request from the United Anti Saloon League with nearly all Chicago Protestant ministers urging congregations to influence the vote.
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Illinois
Parker
Hyde Park
Ulineis Anti-Saloon League
Train wreck delays Big Four line at Belt crossing
Big Four train No. 35 arriving eight hours late derailed at a Belt crossing switch on the Cleveland division. Fireman Homer Kennedy of Bellefontaine and Engineer Charles Deer of Highland avenue leaped to safety. Kennedy sustained serious injuries and is hospitalized with fears of internal injuries.
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Charles Deer
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Mystery shooting in Mound City ends with Hammons jailed
In Mound City Illinois on Sunday Dr W H Hodgson was shot twice in the face by W Hammons of Terrin Illinois. The motive remains unknown and Hodgson's prognosis is poor. Hammons is in jail and Mrs Hodgson, formerly Hammons' wife of Shelbyville, declined to comment.
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W. H. Hodgson
W. Hlammons
Terrin
Big Strike of Street Car Hands Hits Northern Indiana
South Bend Indiana January 27 The street car employes of South Bend Goshen Elkhart and Mishawaka went on strike after nightlong session The Indiana Railway company could not operate lines in northern Indiana Cars ran on an hourly schedule with only one car on eight lines amid the disruption.
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Miller Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Elgin
Elgin Illinois January 27 Mr and Mrs Peter Miller of 275 Center Street Sunday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary The couple were married January 18 and delayed the celebration to allow a special mass at St Josephs Rowan Catholic Church Many friends attended and extended best wishes
Venezuela Blockade Talks Promise Early Resolution
The Caracas dispatch reports Britain and Germany preparing to accept Minister Bowen's guarantee for Venezuela port receipts. Washington notes no solid word on raising the blockade and Bowen remains hopeful as formal replies from allies are awaited. Italy orders its fleet to withdraw once other powers move, while officials press for a fair guaranty amount and speedy settlement.
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Teller Election Heads Toward Joint Democratic Session
Republican senators abandon separate organization and rejoin the Democratic majority in the general assembly. The Republican house officers recognize the Democratic senate as the regular body after receiving the emergency appropriation bill. Governor Peabody awaits a judicial opinion before signing a Teller election certificate.
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Senate Deadlock Over Statehood Bill Dominates Washington Session
In the senate Quay pressed to consider the omnibus statehood bill and blocked other business. Hale accused Quay of wasting time, who suggested a vote on the bill. An executive session reviewed Herran's credentials. The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passed. The house approved the military academy bill without debate. An Indian bill stalled. A post office case in Indianola was requested for correspondence by the postmaster general. In Huntington, Robert Kinaird killed himself with morphine at Port Wayne. He had earlier served as Fort Wayne line auditor for the Santa Fe railroad in Wichita. No cause is known.
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Roosevelt to Canton for McKinley birthday banquet
President Roosevelt with Secretary Root and Secretary Cortelyou traveled to Canton Ohio early today to attend a birthday banquet honoring the late President McKinley hosted by the Canton Republican League tonight.
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Officials Denounced in Indignation Meeting at St Joseph
About 600 citizens gathered after Sunday service to denounce local officials over the dismissal of William A. O Rourke and George Watkins. The meeting in St Joseph Michigan was prompted by what they saw as a failure of justice and improper conduct by authorities.
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William A. O'Rourke
George Watkins
Acquittals Spark Call for Special Grand Jury
Traveling tren for the Tiered and Livlinnapell Pocking companies were acquitted on a charge of UI treating two daughters of Tl. Loeseher during sleigh rides days earlier. Prosecutor Kiferd said evidence favored conviction, but Justice St. Clair dismissed the case, triggering denunciations. Relatives of the Loond ers urged a special grand jury to probe municipal irregularities at a Sunday meeting. Mayor Rice faced hisses during defense of his administration.
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Baby Died In Her Arms At North Michigan Farm
A young Moore township woman Ida Kirchner gave birth during the January circuit term adjournment and found the baby smothered while en route to home. The Kastan paternity case was postponed to March. A separate item notes a bank robbery attempt in Mockville North Carolina and a verdict on the Ranney factory explosion deaths.
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Dan
Ida Kiveliner
Moore Township
William Kastan
Kennedy Biscuit workers strike over union membership demands
Chicago workers for Kennedy Biscuit Co protest a stoppage involving Cracker Packers' and Helpers' union after demand that three nonmembers join the union triggers the strike. Enid and Port Huron reports follow on separate fatal incidents and a train accident.
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Kennedy Biscuit Company
Cracker Packers’ and Helpers
Chicago Market Reports and East Buffalo Stock Prices
Chicago reports day receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with varied quotations across classes and prices. East Buffalo data from Dunning Stevens lists cattle hogs veals and sheep receipts with ranges, while Toledo and St Louis grain markets show steady to lower movements and price ranges.
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Divorced Woman Seeks Alimony in Illinois Case
Mrs. Dewle Dowle, once widow of a bank stockholder, petitions in Magee County district court for divorce from John Murray Bowle after two years of marriage. She cites cruelty and ill treatment and seeks alimony. Dowle, 68, wealthy with stock holdings and property, alleges residence with Garfield North in Colorado.
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Sues McClure Publishing for Libel in Minnesota Case
Minneapolis reports County Attorney Boardman filed a $50,000 libel suit against McClure Publishing Co of New York over alleged scandalous statements in McClure's January issue about Minneapolis led by Tin collar Breens. Frederick Littl, NW agent, served summons and left for Chicago to confer with company officers. The piece also notes Rev Atwood Percival left Presbyterians for the Episcopal Church and will be ordained in Chicago next year. Colonel Philip Deltech, former police superintendent, funeral at Scottish Rite cathedral drew a large cross-section of citizens and Masons conducted burial after procession through the city.
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Dawson City Sails Into Port After Terrible Voyage
The Dawson City steamer arrives at Keen with a leaky boiler and faulty machinery after a perilous journey from Nome to Seattle. Owner Felix Brown endures the strain of salvaging his vessel amid repeated misfortunes including forced repairs at Nantrakeshead Moll er Dutch Harbor and brutal gales along the coast before reaching Port Townsend.
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Luther Ludden Elected Western Secretary of Lutheran Board
Rev. Luther J. Ludden has been elected western secretary of the board of missions of the general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and will retire from Lincoln church. Headquarters shift from Des Moines to Lincoln follows January board meeting in Baltimore.
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Des Moines
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Freight wreck in Williamsport kills three and injures others
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on January 27 a freight wreck near Satterfield caused the deaths of Edward Darling and Thomas Swank, both brake men, and fatally injured conductor Harley Edwards. Engineer Steigerman and brakeman Lord Fairman were also hurt when an open switch caused the derailment. Marion Illinois reports a separate note of marriage.
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Edward Darling
Thomas Swank
Harley Edkins
North Hraueh
Satterfield
Sullivan County
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Lord Fairman
London Unemployed to Meet in Trafalgar Square
About 50 000 unemployed men will assemble in Trafalgar Square within a fortnight to pass resolutions. George Hewitt of the Social Democratic Federation says plans are under way for a mass demonstration to press the government and nation to address widespread unemployment across the United Kingdom. He notes 70 000 unemployed in Great Britain and Ireland and describes them as self-respecting citizens suffering shame in begging. London county council and 28 district councils plan a February meeting to unite authorities across the three kingdoms to ease distress.
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George Hewitts
Social-Democratic Federation
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Maher KOed by Choynski in Second Round at Washington Club
Peter Maher was knocked out by Joe Choynski in the second round at the Washington Sporting club last night in Philadelphia.
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Peter Maher
Joe Choynski
Washington Sporting Club
Ryan to fight Pittsmons for 25000 purse in Buffalo
Tommy Ryan champion middleweight arrived in Hot Springs and received a telegram from Jack Herman Port Erie Athletic club Buffalo asking him to fight Pittsmons there for a 25000 purse. Ryan would accept if Pittsmons can train down to middleweight. Julius H Kimball dies at 85 in Kenosha from erysipelas.
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Tommy Ryan
Jack Herman
Port Erie Athletic Club
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Fitasimmons
Elephant in winter quarters dies at Argentine suburb
Albert, a trick elephant from the Lemen Tos circus, died yesterday while in winter quarters at Argentine, a suburb of Kansas City.
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Albert
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