Roosevelt Declares 1912 Candidacy Not Likely
The article reports Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on a 1912 bid and notes Progressive Republicans seek unity with La Follette. It cites letters and interviews where Roosevelt says he will not seek the nomination but would accept it if the people demand it, while avoiding attacks on Taft.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Gifford Pinchot
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Protest Against Big Boat Fight Draws Methodist Ministers
CincinnatiJan 30 A resolution protesting the proposed John son Flynn prize fight was adopted by the Methodist Ministers association. The measure orders the resolution sent to congress seeking legislation against prize fighting.
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Cincinnati
Congress
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Completion of Hudson tunnel signals waterworks milestone
In New York City at Storm King Mayor Gaynor and officials witnessed the blast 1100 feet below to finish the under river tunnel. The event marks the success of a $160 million waterworks plan including the Ashokan dam and reservoir and miles of aqueduct and piping to serve the city.
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N. Y
Gaynor
New York
Hudson
New York City
Ashokan
Manhattan Island
Churchill to Speak at Belfast Home Rule Meeting Field
Belfast Liberal association settles for the Celtic club football field for February 8 to host Winston Spencer Churchill. To reduce clashes between Nationalists and Unionists the rally will be held at midday rather than at night.
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Belfast
Belfast Liberal Association
Celtic
Winston Spencer Churchill
Storm delay delays arrival of Cardinal O’Connell in Boston
Mid Atlantic gales slow Canopic on voyage to Boston delaying Cardinal O’Connell and his suite. Welcoming events postponed to tomorrow as the liner’s arrival, expected late tonight, is now uncertain after being reported about 600 miles east of Boston lightship.
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Boston
Cardinal O'Connell
Suite
Prince of Church
Government orders regiments to barracks in Lisbon riots
Lisbon reports the government has ordered all regiments to barracks after a general strike began and strikers stormed street railway sheds. The military action follows sympathy strikes with agricultural workers in the Evora district.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Evora
Duke of Fife Dies After Delhi Wreck Rescue
Assuan, Jan 30 The Duke of Fife brother in law to King George V died of pleuro-pneumonia after a royal journey begun in December aboard the Delhi. The liner faced a tempest and was wrecked near Cape Spartel with a princess swept into the sea but saved. The duke, born 1849, held titles and business roles in London and was a Scottish deputy lieutenant and MP.
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
London
Sir Samuel Scott & Co
British South Africa Company
Defeats in Shantung and Anhwei Spark Regional Upheaval
Reports from San Francisco and London describe a 10 000 strong imperial army under Gen Chang Fun crushed by Canton allies led by Gen Wong Ching near Ku Chan Shantung with 400 Manchus killed and Chi Mark captured. Separately imperial forces under Gen Chang Hsun were defeated at Ku Cheng Anhwei, rail hub on the Tientsin Pukow line.
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Chang Fun
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Wong Ching
Ku Chan
Chinese Free Press
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Chi Mark
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London
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Ku Cheng
Anhwei
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Tientsin-Pukow
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Twain Friend Receives Baronetcy for Penny Postage Work
London January 30 Henniker Heaton longtime friend of Mark Twain has been made a baronet for his role in establishing penny postage between English speaking nations.
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Twain
London
Henniker Heaton
Mark Twain
Diet and Health Hints on Milk as Infant Food
The article notes milk composition varies by species and age, with dog milk high in proteid and fat while human and cow milk differ in fat and sugar. It argues fruit sugar should be a primary infant food component and warns against cheap candies with coloring as harmful substitutes.
Lumbermen called to fill rush on timber cuts
Duluth Minnesota January 30 2 000 additional men needed to speed up timber operations in the north woods as extreme cold slowed output. Lumber cut for the district is expected to run a little under 560 000 000 feet compared with last season.
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Duluth
Minn
North Woods
War Dept Seeks Alternate List At West Point
Seek West Point students. Washington Jan 30. With 50 vacancies at the West Point military academy despite efforts to fill them, the War Department again appeals to Congress. Secretary Stimson asks for a bill allowing academy officers to use alternates after all principals named by Congressmen are appointed.
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Washington
West Point Military Academy
War Department
Congress
Stimson
Boy in Bonfire Bleeding After Cartridge Claim
Thomas Longmuir ten years old in St Joseph Missouri may die after throwing an old army cartridge into a bonfire. A fragment struck his abdomen creating a fatal wound. In Sandusky Ohio a funeral cortege on ice carried Mrs Julia Moross from the city to Kelley’s Island thirteen miles on bobsleds.
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Thomas Longmuir
Sandusky, O
Julia Moross
Kelley’s Island
Richard A. McCurdy Ill At Home In Morristown
Morristown New Jersey January 30 Richard A McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance is seriously ill at his home due to an infected foot.
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N. J
Richard A. McCurdy
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court tribute to late Justice Harlan by Chief Justice White
Chief Justice White praised the Supreme Court as noble in conception and simple in execution, ordinary in its incidents yet majestic as a servant of the people. He framed the tribute as a call for public support amid attacks on the high court.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
White
Harlan
Measles Epidemic Claims Elderly Farm Owner Near Nashville
An epidemic of measles reports ninety nine cases in the county. John Hall aged 87 died at his home eight miles south of Nashville. He was wealthy and had lived over sixty years on the farm where he died. The widow and ten children survive.
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John Hall
Here
Bathtub trust trial opens in U S district court
Detroit scene tracks 16 companies and 32 individuals accused in the bathtub enameled ironware conspiracy. District Attorney Watson says jail sentences will follow convictions. government cites a 1910 Mount Clemens meeting and a $7 000 fund to push the plan.
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Detroit
Mich
Bathtub Trust
United States District Court
F. H. Watson
United States
Mount Clemens
E. L. Wayman
Pittsburgh
Wayman
Banker Held on 3 Counts in Terre Haute Case
The grand jury indicted W. H. Tabor president of the American State bank on three counts for shortages. One charge cites $2,500 taken from the Odd Fellows lodge funds. two smaller amounts complete the trio. Yale Takes Popularity Vote in Senior Class.
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Terre Haute, Ind
W. H. Tabor
American State Bank
Odd. Fellows’ Lodge
Professor McCormick to Retire After Fifty Years at School
Bloomington Tl Jan 30 Professor Henry McCormick a longtime member of the State Normal university faculty announces his retirement due to advanced age. He has served nearly fifty years and holds the record for continuous service among western educational institutions.
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McCormick
Bloomington
Henry McCormick
State Normal University
Genoa Steamer Lost With 24 Men Near Berwickshire
Wreckage from the British steamer Genoa of the Wilson line was found on the Berwickshire coast after it left Blyth January 15 bound for Riga. The ship and its 24 crew are believed to have foundered in the recent storm.
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England
Genoa
Wilson Line
Berwickshire
Scotland
Blyth
Riga
Lost party found after peril on Mississippi river
Wickliffe Kentucky January 30 The Cotton Belt railroad party led by Frank Jones with 12 passengers were believed sunk by ice after attempting to cross the Mississippi. They landed two miles from Wickliffe and reached Birdspoint to cheers for Jones and his crew.
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Frank Jones
Cotton Belt Railroad
Mississippi River
Jones
Birdspolint
Five Generations to Meet in Kentucky for Centennial Birthday
Whitesburg Kentucky reports Chrissie Stallard will host more than 100 relatives and distinguished Cumberland mountains figures for her 102nd birthday next month. She resides in the primitive cabin at Colby Creek headwaters.
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