Rainey Quotes Taft Denial On Cromwell Isthmus Ties
Representative Rainey of Illinois read a cablegram from Charles P Taft denying any business ties with William Nelson Cromwell or related Isthmian projects Taft urged immediate public denial to counter misstatements The exchange centers on Taft’s asserted lack of involvement in the Panama scheme and Cromwell.
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Rainey
Ilinois
Charles P. Taft
William Nelson Cromwell
Isthmus
Panama
Taft
General Assembly of
Cromwell
Roosevelt Roasts Ready At Gridiron Club Dinner
Washington Jan 30 Tonight at the New Willard hotel President Roosevelt will be roasted at the Gridiron club dinner the 24th annual banquet of the Washington based newspaper men organization whose fame has spread worldwide
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Washington
New Willard Hotel
Roosevelt
Gridiron Club
Roosevelt to Attend Dinner With Washington Notables
The club plans a dinner during Roosevelt's term with prominent national figures from Washington and other cities. No official program details are released, but guests expect light satire about the administration and the Africa trip.
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Roosevelt
Africa
Washington
President Roosevelt Wears Pink Carnation Today
Washington reports President Roosevelt observed carnation day marking McKinley’s birthday by wearing a pink carnation. The gesture underscores a somber era and reflects memorial color symbolism associated with the late president’s memory.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Jane
McKinley
Woman Admits Slaying Husband Over Money Chiding
Sharon, Jan 30. Mrenna Barry confessed to killing her husband James Harry with a revolver after he chided her for not paying bills. Authorities William Huge and John Ward, initially arrested, were dismissed as witnesses.
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Sharon
Mrenna Barry
James Harry
William Huge
John Ward
Mine Explosion Claims Two in Sewickley Coal Mine
An explosion of coal dust at the Sewickley mine of the Keystone Coal and Coke company in Madison on January 30 killed two men and sent about 800 workers scrambling for exits. Three hundred narrowly escaped death as firedamp circulated while the remainder fled to safety.
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Madison, Pao
Sewickley
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Miners Skip Work After Clairvoyant Warning
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania sixty percent of Hazel mine workers failed to show up after a clairvoyant predicted a mine explosion. Only eighty of 350 employees reported to work prompting the mine to close until Monday and a financial loss in the thousands.
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Canonsburg
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Lemy and Road Winners in Indoor Championship
Pittsburg January 30 features the two mile title at the international indoor speed skating meet. Edmund Lamy of Saranac Lake wins the two mile event and Harry Kaak of Chicago takes the two mile pursuit. Myrtle and Algy exchange witty banter in a separate note.
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Lemy
Pittsburg
Edmund Lamy
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Harry Kaak
Chicago
Seven Below Zero Night Sets Record Low
A fierce gale swept through the area maintaining temperatures around seven below zero during the night with officials noting the extreme cold in the early hours. by morning a milder air mass was expected to move in.
Weather Coming in Rising Temperatures Predicted
Last night’s fierce cold wind brought subzero fears as government thermometer showed 7 below. The weatherman forecasts moderating temperatures soon though past forecasts proved unreliable. Rural routes saw one carrier excel while others struggled in a savage blizzard. trains delayed, but today wind lessens and a cease of severe weather is anticipated.
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N. N. West
Journal
May Schockley
Letter from Rose Mintier in Naples 1909
Rose Mintier writes Mrs. J H. Stewart from the Canopic in Naples January 17 1909 describing ship changes delays on the voyage home and witnessing the Messina disaster aftermath including rescued survivors and the strain on crew and government relief efforts. She mentions the Connecticut battleship and mentions friends Mary Dougall and Mrs Todd.
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J H. Stewart
Rose Mintier
Naples
Italy
Messina
Boston
Connecticut
Ralph
Mame
Mrs. Todd
Mary Dougall
Rose
A Horrible Hold Up and a Cure for Consumption
Washington man recounts his brother’s long battle with consumption and illness until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after six bottles. The ad promotes this cure for lungs bronchitis la grippe asthma and bronchial affections with 50c to 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered by J E Lemmon.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon
Fox & Dewey Prop N S 8 8S
Fox and Dewey properties N S and 8S referenced in text. Details unclear in readable fragments. No additional context or figures available.
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Fox & Dewey
N. S
Funeral of Mrs B B Bennett at North Marion Avenue
Funeral services for Mrs. B. B. Bennett were held at her son's residence on North Marion avenue this morning led by Rev. A. S. Smith. The remains were taken to Ainsworth for interment in the local cemetery with several relatives and friends in attendance. Pallbearers included Wm Shannon, Geo Barrett, Lan Birney, Lem Cherry, John Hopengardner, and S. W. Ragan.
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B. B. Bennett
Wm. Bennett
Marion Avenue
A.S. Smith
Ainsworth
Wm. Shannon
Geo, Barrett
Lan Birney
Lem Cherry
John Hopengardner
8S. W., Ragan
Funeral thanks to friends for Mrs. B. B. Bennett notice
We express gratitude for the support shown during the funeral of our mother the late Mrs. B. B. Bennett. The kind acts and thoughtful friends bring comfort to us. Wm. Bennett and Mrs. Anna Davis.
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B. B. Bennett
Wm. Bennett
Anna Davis
D A R Regular Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
Notice states the D A R will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Ed Bowman 98 26 Everything fresh neat and clean at the Vienna.
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Ed Bowman
The
Vienna
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