First Witness in Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Testifies
G lavis the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry began with Gravis testifying about coal land cases in Lewis county Washington. He said a deposition from Watson Allen implicated Ballinger in deeds held for the Wilson Coal company. The hearing adjourned to Friday as Glavis prepares further testimony and Daves is called as a witness.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Senate
House
Congress
Taft
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Forest Service
Richard A. Ballinger
Gravis
Lewis County
Wilson Coal Company
Watson Allen
Allen
R.A. Ballinger
Wilson Corporation
Henry M. Hoyt
Porto Rico
Ballinger
Public Land Office
Louis D. Brandies
Glavis
Charles Davis
Hunt Group
Davis
Secretary of the Interior
Daves
Dr W Thurston Selfridge Arrest Brings Train Robbery Claim
Terre Haute Indiana January 27 Dr W Thurston Selfridge who was said to be sought in Plymouth Indiana on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses has been arrested here Police learned of his presence from a saloon bartender Selfridge boasted that he and three others took $10000 in a train robbery at Eureka Missouri the previous Friday evening
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Terre Haute
Ind
W. Thurston Selfridge
Plymouth
Selfridge
Eureka
THAW ALIENIST IS ARRESTED
Pittsburg January 27 Dr. C C Wiley alienist for Harry Thaw during the first trial is under $1000 and to answer the charge of larceny by bailee brought by Miss Dora Pedder. Wiley was arrested January 18. Pedder says she entrusted Wiley with $1400 worth of jewels two years ago and has not recovered them.
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Pittsburg
C. C. Wiley
Harry Thaw
Dora Pedder
Reformed Church Wins Permit for Basswrah Hospital Plan
The Arabic mission of the Reformed Church of America secures permission to build a hospital at Basswrah near the Persian Gulf, per Consul General Harris in Smyrna reporting from Washington on January 27.
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Plan American
Turkey
Washington
The
Reformed Church of America
Basswrah
Persian Gulf
Harris
Smyrna
Frank B Kellogg Trust Buster in Conference on Merger Dissolution
Frank B Kellogg leads a conference addressing the dissolution of the Union Pacific merger. Officials debate legal and regulatory steps to unwind corporate consolidation. Kellogg emphasizes antitrust safeguards and orderly divestiture procedures.
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Trust Buster
U. P
Brief reaches Washington on Union Pacific merger
The Justice Department submits a joint brief for President Taft and top officials to review. The government will not drop the suit to dissolve the merger, and Wickersham and the president will examine the document before any action.
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Washington
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Department of Justice
Robert 8. Loxett
Maxwell Everts
Harriman Lines
Taft
Wickersham
Frank B. Kellogg
C. A. Severance
Washingan
Diesolve
Lecture on The New Japan Moral and Intellectual Development
Baron Dairoku Kikuchi of Kyoto Imperial University will lecture in New York on Japan's moral and intellectual development. He notes Japan modeled its education on the United States, emphasizes progress in women's higher education, and outlines military training from age ten. He aims to present an accurate view of Japan, shaped by the visit of the American fleet.
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Japan
New York
Baron Dairoku Kikuchi
Imperial University of Kyoto
Baron Komura
Baron Kikuchi
Washington
Taft
David Murray
New Brunswick
N. J
New York State University
Murray
Ducati
Quote on U.S. feelings and friendliness amid tensions
A fragment quotes a speaker saying American slips in waters reflect friendly intent rather than hostility. The remark clarifies diplomatic tone and stresses cordial, non confrontational sentiment in the face of friction.
Butter Drops in Price on Chicago Market
Butter prices fell again on the Chicago market with a 1 cent per pound drop. Tub butter sells at 31 cents and prints or pound packages at 32 cents, matching the Elgin market slide and bringing cheer to housewives.
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Tub
Chicago
Elgin
Thunderbolt Brings Riches Near Calhart Farm
Mrs. Josie Pettis says lightning struck the mountainside near her Calhart farm and revealed a spring of crude oil now yielding about 200 barrels a day. The land previously barely produced enough to support her.
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Calhart
Ind
Josie Pettis
Hair turns white in seven year old after fall
Atchison Kansas January 27 a seven year old boy named Pred Jones who fell thirty feet to a hay floor during play developed rapid nervous shock that caused his hair to turn white the doctors report.
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Atchison, Kas
Focal
Pred Jones
Walsh Road Sold for Taxes in Michigan Auction
The Wisconsin and Michigan road, part of John R. Walsh properties, was sold at Menominee courthouse Michigan for taxes. John Marsh of Chicago railroad contractor purchased it for 67,990.08 dollars including interest to date.
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John Marsh
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Menominee
Marinette
Wis
Wisconsin and Michigan Road
John R. Walsh
Court House
Menominee, Mich
Auditor General of Michigan
Woman Stops Hanging in Granite City Case
A mother of an eleven year old girl attacked pleads to avert lynching and Judge Edward Rigg orders the suspect released. A mob gathered at the jail but the man escaped through a back door and was ordered not to return to Granite City.
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Cranite City
Edward Rigg
Hanning
Hendricks
Granite City
Alaska Bill Faces Senate Opposition Over Territorial Government Change
Washington observers report strong Senate opposition to a proposed Alaska territorial government reform. Senator McCumber of North Dakota introduced a resolution to investigate high food prices, while a Sabbath observance bill for the District of Columbia was debated with no action.
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Washington
Alaska
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
District of Columbia
Jeffries to Start Training After Hunting Trip
New York January 27 J J Jeffries expects to arrive in Los Angeles February 16 and begin a long hunting trip. He has cleared about 66 000 from his current engagement and nearly 100 000 from last year's vaudeville shows, totaling substantial profits from show business.
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New York
J. J. Jeffries
Los Angeles
Jeffries
Jeffries Plans Return and Weight Cut Tactics
The article reports that Jeffries tells close friends he will never worry about money again. He currently weighs over 240 pounds and aims to fight at 225 pounds or possibly 220, indicating a planned weight cut before competition.
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Jeffries
Paris Deluge Still Unchecked Honors in Peru
The report notes ongoing flood conditions in Paris with continued unchecked levels. A separate item highlights the wife of a Democratic leader receiving honors in Peru.
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Paris
Peru
Bryan receives gifts in Lima from municipality
Lima Peru January 27 William J Bryan and Mrs Bryan are honored with gold and diamond studded medals by the city with their daughter receiving a smaller token. A banquet by the National club marked the occasion with President Leguia in attendance.
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Lima
Peru
Munnicipality
William J. Bryan
Beef Inquiry Has Started
Chicago Jan 27 The federal grand jury began investigations of packing companies. C Snow secretary treasurer of National Packing company was first witness to testify before the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
C. Snow
The
National Packing Company
Evansville Journal Burned Out
A fire destroyed the Evansville Journal-News building and plant in Indiana causing an estimated loss exceeding 100000 dollars. The blaze gutted the plant and disrupted publication with extensive property damage.
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Evansville Journal
Evansville
Ind
Journal-News Company
Markets Report Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices
Estimated receipts 16000 with yesterday left over 8153. Market steady to 5 higher. Light hogs 799 to 25. mixed packers 800 to 835. heavy shipping grades 805 to 835. rough 800 to 815. Cattle 6500 weak. Sheep 10000 steady.
Chicago market notes hogs and cattle prices January 27 1910
Chicago market update shows hog receipts 18000 today and 26165 yesterday with shipments and leftovers detailed. Cattle and sheep prices listed across categories with strong cattle gains and mixed packers and heavy grades.
Local Washington City Market Prices
Market quotations list oats hay straw flour bran shorts and corn meal with per load or per sack prices. Chickens in spring listed with a price. Names Reister & Son appear as the quotation source.
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Reister & Son
John A. Babcock Case at North American Livestock
John A. Babcock filed a case against North American Livestock Commission Company and U S Stock Yards in Chicago alleging financial disputes. Court action seeks relief and accountability from the involved parties.
Seine Flood Worsens as Paris Subways Flood and Sewers Burst
Paris faces a deepening disaster as the Seine rises further and heavy snow continues. Sewers burst and water contaminates drinking supplies while cemeteries flood and factories close. Street crews seal cracks and block bridges as relief efforts struggle amid widespread unemployment and hotel crowding.
Paris Flood Losses Top Two Hundred Million Dollars
Premier Briand and Finance Minister Cociery estimate flood damage will exceed 200 million dollars. Paris is split into five districts each under a military commander to direct relief and rescue. A violent earthquake is reported near Ruello in Charente.
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Paris
Briand
Cociery
Ruello
Department of Charente
Sulphuric Bath Is Fatal in Foundry Accident
In New York a worker named Tahirsky was fatally burned after a fight at a brass foundry. A fellow worker forced him into an acid bath and dumped more acid on him causing severe burns and internal injuries.
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New York
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Miles C. Moore
Cunningham
Moore
Cunningnham
Thaw
Brief
Dairoku Xixuehi
Imperial University
Here
Edwin W.sim
Ottte
Michael and Packing Company
Edwin W. Sims
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Middle West
Hrom
Consume
Uyebe
Cudahy
Thunderbolt
Ray
Walsh
Judge
Jeff
Will
W. J. Bryan
Bryans
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Texas
Washington City
John A. Babcock
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U. S&s Stock Yards
Seins
Seine
Sélge
Centtral Weather Bureau
St. Lazaire
Ruelle
France
Georgia
Rome
Dsce
Internal Revenue
Burns Foundryman
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