Law, Roosevelt, and railroad policy reshape American politics
A detailed analysis argues President Roosevelt wields growing popularity in Congress while pushing rail reform, Santo Domingo policy, and a possible third term. It outlines Senate resistance, Roosevelts stance on Hepburn rail bills, and the strategic moves of Dolliver Foraker and Lane in shaping rate regulation and commissions.
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Dickinson
Andiumansa
Congress
Hs Wpre
Puesore
Senate
Patterson
Presisorts
Domingo
Rey Sam Jones Weult
Jescha
Lane
Paul
White House
Capriol Hill
Repubican
Hazardous molten metal accident at Jersey works claims two lives
Two men at the Westinal Metalurgic Works near Jersey City were killed after a chain broke causing molten ore to spill into a water pool. A steam cloud enveloped John Yanes and John Dobus, who died within hours from severe scalding.
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New York
Weticnal
KILLED BY A POLICEMAN AT ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN PHILADELPHIA
A Peoria Illinois man identified as Patrick Sa died in a Philadelphia hospital from a gunshot wound incurred while fleeing after a grocery robbery. He refused to reveal his name until shortly before death. Also brief note on a Wight sale at Sloan's with rare goods offered at low prices.
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Peoria
Philadelphia
Patrick Sa
Say
Wight
Sloan's
G Street
Sadaain Hema Orany Plecas
Vety
Yerkes Mizner Marriage Tale Draws Chicago Plot Claims
Special to The Washington Post reports no district attorney action in New York over the Mizner Yerkes marriage, while Charles Yerkes hints the tale is part of a larger game. Mizner says the ceremony occurred at 7 to 8 pm with witnesses, and Mrs Yerkes denies the marriage though she may respond later. a minister and physician provide cautious statements as press scrutiny continues.
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Washington Post
New York
District Attorney’s Office
Wilson Mizner
San Francisco
Klondyke
Mra
Charles T. Yerkes
Charles Yerkes
Chicago
Charles T Yerkes
Mizner
Philadelpha
Hotel Astor
Ming Ani
Fifth Avenue
Hersef
Yerkes
Sternberger
Peilent
Andrew Gilles
St. Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Health
Gillies
Plotly Clipped Rumor Reflects Yerkes Family Dispute
Chicago sources report members of the Yerkes family alleging a plotted spread of a marriage rumor about Mrs Yerkes to influence her. Charles E Yerkes declined comment on motives while lawyers Knight and Owsley dismissed the tale as ridiculous. The widow's future remains unsettled as investigators weigh publicity motives.
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Astor
Philadelphia
Chicago
Yerkes
Charles
PB Yerkes
Wilson Mizner
Charles E Yerkes
Traction
Evanston
Mr. Yerkes
Fire devastates Concordia building in Panama district
A four story wooden Concordia house in Cervera district caught fire just after 2 AM, spreading to a neighboring three story building and threatening a large block of wooden houses. Firefighters struggled for water, destroying a block between Hospital Street and Caddan. By 5:30 AM the blaze was controlled with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars, little insurance. Several women and children were rescued by volunteers. some American lodgers in the Concordia are reported missing.
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Panama
Cervera
Hptitucion
Colego
Caddan
McMillan enters race for Alger seat in Michigan
Detroit February 1 W C McMillan oldest son of the late Senator McMillan heads the McMillan interests in Michigan He files today a formal declaration in the free for all fight for Senator Russell Alger's seat The McMillan faction aims to offset Federal officials who owe allegiance to Alger and the campaign is expected to move into the Republican primaries across the state as lawmakers are elected.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Mich
Russell A. Alger
W. C McMillan
Senator McMillan
McMillan
Michigan
Alger
Wealthy Man Shoots Himself After Iroquois Theater Fire
William Hedges a wealthy manufacturer killed himself today in Chicago amid grief over his daughter who died in the Iroquois Theater fire. Reports note his mind was unsettled by the tragedy and public sympathy grows for his family.
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Iroquois Theater
Chicagoa
Wiliam Hedges
Threat of Strike Looms as United Mine Workers Move to Fund
Indianapolis Feb 1 The United Mine Workers national convention rejected the coal operators central district proposal and pledged to raise a strike fund of 6.5 million dollars plus existing reserves. Secretary Ryan urged unity for an all district agreement, while international officers warned of a potential nationwide stoppage after April 1. The joint conference adjourned with talks of settlement possible if operators grant wage increases.
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International Legislative Board of United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
W. D. Ryan
Handls
Miners’ Convention
International
Treasuries
W. B. Wilson
International Treasury
International Organization
Tee
W D Ryan
Illinois
International Legislatuve Board
Ryan
Wooman
Bad Boy Bandits Raid Barber Shop in New York
Four youths aged ten to fifteen burglarized a Ninth Avenue barber shop and resisted arrest. A patrolman chased them and a boy half his size brandished a revolver and shouted threats. The leaders were William Baldock fifteen, William McCarthy fourteen, Stephen Gargunla twelve, and Joseph Gargunla ten. all were detained after officers intervened.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
Issung
William Baldock
William McCarthy
Stephen
Joseph Gargunla
Elder Deacon, Seventy-Five, to Wed Eighty-Eight Bride
Nashua New Hampshire February report states Deacon Stephen L. G. French, age eighty eight, plans to marry Julia Kimball, seventy five, at the Old Ladies' Home. The pair, both residents of local aged homes, expect to reside at the other facility after marriage. The couple previously faced a rejected proposal from a ninety three year old inmate, Miss Sladock, who declined.
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Washington
Nashua
N. H
Stephen L. G. French
Julia Kimball
Hunt Home
Mra. Kimball
Home For
Old Ladies
Deacon French
Congregational Church
Kimball
Methodist Church
Miss Sladock
Home For Women
Quest for Rockefeller seen in N Y suburb
A Tarrytown resident claims to have seen John D Rockefeller yesterday walking on his estate with two men. Officials dispute the sighting noting Rockefeller was away 403 miles. Housekeeper says Rockefeller not there. Rumor suggests he is touring by car, possibly last Thursday near Ardsley with curtains drawn. End.
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Washington Post
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeler
Hemenway
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Ardsley
Boxwood
Hememvay
Fyee Soler
Robbers Hold Up Empire Loan Bank in Chicago
Two armed men entered the Empire Loan Bank at 144 North Clark Street last night, forced two clerks to kneel, looted the cash register of 300 dollars and filled a valise with watches and jewelry valued at 700 dollars. They fled after locking the door and warning the clerks not to move for five minutes. one clerk signaled for help by throwing a hammer through a window. The police were notified at once.
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Chicago
Empire Loan Bank
Clark Street
Woman leaps from bridge into Ohio River tragedy
Cincinnati readers observed a young woman in mourning apparel climb the guard rail of the Great Central Bridge and plunge into the river eight five feet below. Her fluttering black gown disappeared under the muddy current as a streetcar passed. A black mourning hat was found nearby. witnesses describe her as pretty and about twenty two.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Great Central Bridge
Ohio River
Newport
Strassengers
British papers fret as Japan envoy sparks etiquette row
Tokyo reports show Gen Terauchi explained army expansion under the Anglo Japanese alliance to aid Roberts' drive for a stronger army. London papers call the interpellation rude but note the treaty requires ongoing consultation and expect reforms as British officers prepare to study Japanese language and serve with Japanese regiments.
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Teranch
Roberts
Tokyo
Gen.Terauchi
Diet
Shoys
M Oishi
Progressive Party
AL Oisshi
Terauchi
Ita
Great Britain
Japan
London
Oish
Daily Mail
Gen Terauchi
Daily Telegraph
Orshis
Gen Terauchis
Morning Post
Marabel Roberts
India
Bowes Seeks Soldiers Home Admission
Bowes a disabled war and naval veteran held by immigration officials in Boston was moved to Carney Hospital while awaiting possible admission to a soldiers' home. Officials in New York were expected to decide if he could be admitted.
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Boston
John J. Bowes
Carney Hospital
Billin
New York
Fire roars aboard Meade as three die and fifty eight hurt
San Francisco reports a massive blaze at the Folsom street pier on the US transport Meade. Captain Charles Dakin and Third Officer Wallace perish amid heroic efforts to save others while eighty thousand dollars in Manila gold is salvaged. Fire disrupted by explosive cargo raises fears of further catastrophe as crews flood compartments and rescue workers pull survivors from the vessel.
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Wallace
Meade
Hennessy
San Francisco
United States
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Folsomtreet Pier
Thomas
Manila
C A. Devol
Transport Service
Dan
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Louis Cook
Gabriel Cuneo
Freman
Alex Lack
Morris Fireman
Hoot McCloskey
Charles Gill
George Brown
W Raeger
Morris
Wilson
George Wilson
Lassak
Tia
Joseph Cook
J H Dale
Walllace Wallace
Sydney
Australia
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Shis
Dakin
Sullivan
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