Senate spar over Philippine policy and Wheaton remark
In Washington on January 28 the senate clashed over army officers criticizing statements about the Philippines. Dubois urged a Wheaton reprimand after a Manila dispatch. Lodge defended press and warned against suppressing news while Atkinson’s circular activity drew questions. Platt urged granting Philippine independence, Money and Hale sparred over self rule and the island gov t.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Manila
Dubois
General Wheaton
West Point
Associated Press
Schurman
Boston
Teller
Lodge
Philippine Commission
Congress
Commission
Wheaton
United States
Depew Bills Stop False Branding Of Foods By State
Senator Depew introduced legislation to prevent misbranding of food and dairy products as to their state or territory of origin. The measure aims to curb deceptive labeling practices and protect consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Depew
Senate
Dividend declared for First National Bank creditors
Washington January 28 The comptroller of the currency has declared a dividend in favor of the creditors of the First National Bank of North Manchester Indiana at TM% per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First National Bank
North Manchester
Ind
Senate bill for statue of John Sherman in Washington
In Washington on January 28 Foraker introduced a senate bill authorizing a statue honoring the late John Sherman to be erected in Washington with a cost of 5040 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Nerve saves two in elevator shaft accident
Chicago, Jan 28 A steel monkey-wrench saved the lives of two brothers, Frederick and David Thomas, who were working at the bottom of an elevator shaft in the Oppenheimer company store plant. The cage descended due to a signal error, and David Thomas used the wrench against the cement floor to keep them from being crushed. Frederick was injured as he could not escape in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oppenheimer Company
Ashland Avenue
Forty Seventh Street
Frederick
David Thomas
Creen Street
Oppenheimer Concern
Charles Wease
Wease
Strikes to be Fought by Union Despite Debate
Indianapolis Jan 28 The United Mine Workers authorized an assessment to fund a rapid end to all current strikes. The measure passed with a plan to limit use to strikes endorsed by the national board and reported back to the convention. Mitchell faces internal clashes amid charges from Mooney and Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Indiana District No. 11
National Executive Board
Reese
Iowa
Mitchell
National Board
Lowa
Scale Committee
Why Sybil Sanderson Breaks Engagement to Count Henri de Fitz James
Paris January 28 Miss Sybil Sanderson explains to an AP representative that religious obstacles ended her engagement to Count Henri de Fitz James due to his Roman Catholic status and his divorce. They agreed to marry civilly if at all, given family and social constraints. The father is suing.
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Paris
Sybil Sanderson
Associated Press
Henri de Fitz- James
Count de Fitz- James
America
Fitz-James
H.S
Verbal War Grows Warmer in Philippine Policy Debate
The scene centers on Senate discussion of General Wheaton and press dispatch censorship in the Philippines. Spooner questions proof of attribution before censure while Tillman challenges the dispatch’s origin. Beveridge provides a counterview, and Money criticizes policy, arguing the United States is committed to island control.
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Spooner
General Wheaton
Tillman
Senate
Spoone
Indiana
Beveridge
Philippines
United States
A Mother To Mothers from West Virginia Woman
Mrs. S. E. Rose of Big Otter West Virginia describes using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription during five childbirths. She reports spending up to eight days in doctor’s hands and two hours with her last birth after taking the medicine.
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S. E. Rose
Big Otter
West Va
Dr. Pierce
Kennedy suit against son heard in Cass County court
Michael Kennedy sues Richard Kennedy for 10000 dollars claiming six years detention at St Josephs retreat Dearborn and injuries from asylum keepers. He charges choking, loss of speech, and permanent injuries, and that he was kidnapped and taken to the asylum without legal insanity judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles, Mich
Michael Kennedy
Richard Kennedy
Cass County
St. Joseph's Retreat
Dearborn
Kennedy, Sr
Local Heir Found in Million Dollar Australian Fortune
St Ignace City Engineer Forrister is revealed as one of five heirs to a $15,000,000 estate from a grand uncle who made his fortune in Australian gold fields. The decedent’s wealth was left to his nearest nieces and nephews after a fifteen year inquiry.
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St. Ignace, Mich
Forrister
Australia
St. Ignace
John McCormick
Isle Royale Land plans Lake Superior resort development
Isle Royale Land Corporation of Liverpool England completes plans to convert Isle Royale in Lake Superior into a summer resort. The company holds nearly 100000 acres on the island, over two thirds of its area, and will spend thousands of dollars next summer on hotels drives pavilions halls and related facilities.
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Calumet
Mich
Isle Royale Land Corporation
Liverpool
England
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
Brookport man Jack Lehr dies after tax liquor conviction
Springfield Jan 28 Jack Lehr of Brookport Illinois recently convicted in U S district court for selling liquor without tax payment died Sunday while being transferred from an ambulance to St John’s hospital. The death occurred near the hospital grounds and details of the transfer were not fully disclosed.
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Springfield
Ills
Jack Lehr
Brookport
His
United States District Court
St. John’s
Mooney Defends Actions At Missouri District Convention
The convention debated Mooney's charges from a Kansas City June meeting where he was expelled. President Mitchell testified about efforts to resolve district tangle and alleged conflicts with James Strubble. Mooney read letters of local miners supporting him and minutes claiming unfair treatment, leading to the decision to drop the matter and plan a district special session to try Mooney again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Committee On
James Mooney
Missouri District No. 5
Mollie Meredith
Wilson
Mooney
Meredith
Kansas City
Tie
Missouri
James Strubble
Milwaukee dealer ships Burton library to New York auction
The John F. Burton library, shipped from Milwaukee to New York for cataloging and sale, features nearly 12,000 volumes including rare works. Book collectors are expected to bid keenly at auction.
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Milwaukee
John FE. Burton
New York
Colorado Legislature in Special Session Opens
Denver January 28 the Colorado legislature met in special session called by Governor Orman to enact a revenue law and an employers' ability bill and to consider corporate legislation.
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Colorado
Denver
Orman
Fire at Armitage hall destroys part of academy
A blaze at Armitage hall of St. John's Military academy in Milwaukee caused about 10000 dollars in damage yesterday. Cadets formed a bucket brigade and stopped the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.
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Milwaukee
Armitage Hall
St. John’s Military Academy
Railroad executive W G Nevin dies suddenly
W G Nevin general manager of the Southern California San Joaquin Valley and Santa Fe Pacific railroad systems died suddenly Sunday night in Los Angeles. Nevin was a key figure in regional rail operations and longtime industry leader.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. G. Nevin
Southern California
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Fe-Pacific
Winter cold grips St Paul as city hits subzero chill
Snowy season settles over St Paul with temperatures from 15 to 25 below. A Cincinnati bookstore fire destroyed W O Davie Co causing about 50000 dollars in losses including rare volumes. Albany Bishop Burke calls the British coronation an insult to Roman Catholics.
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St. Paul
Cincinnati
W. O. Davie & Co
Burke
Albany
Poe
State of
Minnesota
Soul Immortality Debate Sparks Presbyterian Rift
Chicago presbytery condemns Dr. Charles Parkhurst for denying the Bible’s immortality of the soul. He argues life ends with death and that passages about a living soul do not prove eternal existence. New York clergy dismiss his views as heretical but no formal action is planned by Chicago officials.
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Chicago
Charles H. Parkhurst
Madison Square
New York
West
Parkhurst
Tie
Presbyterian ministers debate Dr Parkhurst immortality stance
At a Chicago meeting yesterday Rev. W P Merrill refused discussion until he read the matter. Clergy including Rev Edward H Curtis and Dr T D Ewing called Dr Parkhurst's views heretical and not in line with Presbyterian doctrine. Some predicted talk among Presbyterians while others defended not action. Nearby Mexico City reports large supply companies shifting goods to Mexican west coast and south regions formerly served by U S routes.
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W. P. Merrill
Chicago
Edward H. Curtis
Woodlawn Avenue Presbyterian Church
Parkhurst
W. S. Currier
McCormick Theological Seminary
New York
T. D. Ewing
Corning College
City of Mexico
San Francisco
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
Mexico
New Orleans
Local turfman kills wife with axe in Huntington
Geo Rakes fatally assaults his wife with an ax in Huntington West Virginia as she tried to visit her parents. He fled on a freight train but town authorities in the West have been notified.
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Huuntington
W. Va
Geo. Rakes
Southern Furniture Exposition Company organized at High Point
Imitating Northern Methods, Charlotte reports the Southern Furniture Exposition Company is formed with a $25,000 capital to build a large facility at High Point. The plan is to host biannual furniture exhibitions for Southern factories, modeled after the Grand Rapids New York and Chicago shows.
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Charlotte
N.C
Southern Furniture Exposition Company
High Point
Grand Rapids
New York
Chicago
Thirteen-Year-Old Dies in Huntington Freezing Incident
Huntington Ore Jan 28 Grover I Locke aged 13 son of S Locke a stockman and broker of Huntington was frozen to death in the briggard last Friday evening.
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Huntington, Ore
Grover I’. Locke
S. Locke
Huntington
Briggard
Shaw Leaves for Washington to Assume New Treasury Duties
Des Moines January 28 Governor Shaw has arranged his business affairs for absence from Iowa and left the state house to report to Washington for his new duties as secretary of the treasury.
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Des Moines
Iss
Shaw
State House
Washington
The
Treasury
Gunning For Baseball Star Miss Ortman Aims At Stahl
Fort Wayne Ind January 28 A young stenographer Lulu Ortman of Kennedy Lumber Company attempted to shoot Boston American League outfielder Kick Stahl on Calhoun street. Police Superintendent Gorstine intercepted her and disarmed her. Ortman, about 20, says Stahl jilted her for another girl. Stahl declined to comment.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Stahl
Lulu Ortman
Kennedy Lumber Company
Calhoun Street
Gorstine
Miss Ortman
Philippine Debate Splits Senate Over Philippine Policy
The Philippine tariff debate reveals sharp party splits as Republicans push to keep and govern the islands while Democrats resist. The piece notes personal clashes in the House, and cites Senator Lodge and Senator Bacon amid partisan tensions. It also highlights Lt. Jarvis’s recognition for Arctic relief work and his Alaska appointment by President Roosevelt.
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Senate
Philippines
Hicar
House
Spain
D. A. Darvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Bear
Arctic Ocean
Point Barrow
Alaska
Puget
Jarvis
Bacon
Lodge
Georgia
Valet Kern Reaches New York in Custody
Edward Kern valet of Paul G Thebaud, accused of robbing his employer of jewelry, arrived in New York in custody. He told Captain Titus of pawned pieces in the city and declined to reveal locations of a $15,000 pearl, awaiting his lawyer's advice.
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Kern
New York
Edward Kern
Paul G. Thebaud
Titus
Baron Otto Schaezier Seeks Death After Renouncing Estate
Baron Otto Schaezier, noted for renouncing his German titles over his American wife, attempted suicide Sunday in Davenport by shooting. He was disarmed, wounded, and jailed. His wife had recently secured a divorce amid cruelty allegations. Temperature plunges in Des Moines, and two thousand guests attend a Cairo Egypt state hall event. Kidnapper thugs who abducted Miss Stone reportedly received the demanded ransom.
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Baron von Schaezier
Davenport
Baron Otto Schaezier
Germany
America
Des Moines
Khedival State Hall
Cairo
Egypt
Miss Stone
Market Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices From Chicago Report
Chicago hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges listed for the day with estimated totals. Hogs sold from 4.75 to 6.55 per cwt across various grades. cattle quoted up to 7.30 for choice steers. sheep and lambs priced from 2.90 to 5.90. St. Louis and Milwaukee grain reports show wheat corn and rye values with several bid figures.
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Chicago
Cattie
Texas
St. Louis
Gaia
Milwaukee Grain
Board of Jade
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Islands
Hale
Money
Hoar
Platt
Cool Nerve
United Mine Workers of America
Sybil
Count Henri
Pearson
Plato
Leslin Mortimer Shaw
Gotham Reformers
Gunning
Point Harrow
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
Wepburn
Representative Adams
Pennsylvania
Adams
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Arthver W. Dunn
Rose
Michael Sweeney
Niles
John Green
Levite G
Repu
Setar
Chicago Grain and Produce
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Opfptcers
H. Keck
Frank Stewart
J. M. Sprowns
CM. Krex
Frank R. Sacer
T. J. Dempsey
Johnson
Harwood
South Side
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Attorney At Law
Alderson's Grocery
Temple Building
Owa
W. H. Butterfield
Urat
Marsh W. Bailey
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Court House
Cc. A. Dewey
Washington CO. Savings Bank
C.A. Meyer
Haseys
Sale Stable
Sweild
Firet
Aoke
Vata
Ater
Charley
Royal Tailors
Wanamaker and Brown
Philadelphia
R. A. Riley
Buffalo
Detroit
Toledo
Ting
National Bank
Banwing
Wa. Bratn
M. Keok
Iowe
Wm. Kink
Chas
JME Prey
Pres
A. Anderson
Vice Pree Capital
Uashler
J.T. Anderson Age
Abhington, Iowa
M. Lombardo
Eiter Cunningham
Brindley
Watson & Nicholson
Madison Medicine Co
Madison, Wis
terTenane
Kembie
Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
le Feuvil
le Fgt
Columbus Junction
Muscatin
California
Pacific Sorthwest
Burlington
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Sun
Peoria Express
Peoria Mail
Marshalltown
C& A
Fry Seat
Omaha
Danver
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