House Passes Rate Bill Amid Three Hour Caucus
The Esch Townsend railroad rate bill advances after a three hour Republican caucus. Speaker Cannon urged action and Payne rallied support from the majority as Pennsylvania lawmakers push for swift passage despite opposition. The plan assigns rules to consider the measure starting Tuesday, with no amendments allowed and a first vote on the Davey substitute.
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Cannon
Payne
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
Cannan
House Committee On Rules
Davey
Roberts
Massachusetts
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Tie
Orcher
Representative Gardner
New Jersey
Representative Townsend
Pete’ Hepburn
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Townsend
Hepburn
Wanger
Wanager
Sibley
Congress
Cassatt Not Opposed to Interstate Regulated Rates
Philadelphia February 3 A representative of the Associated Press interviewed M J Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company about interstate commerce legislation. Cassatt favored government regulation of rates with safeguards and noted Elkins act concerns over discrimination while warning against any bill denying corporations and citizens access to courts. He cited railroad property valued around 12 billion dollars with about 1 200 000 employees and widespread security ownership.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Associated Press
M. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassatt
Congress
Denver Hearing Slams Peabody Adeams Ballot Claims
At the joint legislative committee session in Denver on February 2 1911 Democrats said they would present evidence from 5000 to 6000 witnesses before the committee or notaries. Republican James Pershing testified precinct 6 ward 4 election was honest though experts claimed multiple ballots were written by one person. Ten witnesses identified ballots alleged by Peabody experts as multiauthored, and six men linked Democratic ballots to the writers. The witnesses were all business men and the expert report was demolished.
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Denver
Colo
Joint Legislative Committee
John A. Rush
James H. Pershing
Supreme Court
Ths
Republlcan
Minnesota Legislature Seeks Wheat Drawback and Bankruptcy Reform
St Paul Minn Feb 3 joint memorials were introduced urging Congress to defeat the wheat drawback plan and repeal the national bankruptcy law. The wheat note argues the drawback harms wheat growers while the bankruptcy memorial says the law has served its purpose but is being exploited by debtors.
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Congress
Minnesota
St. Paul
Dover Not Seeking Place in Treasury Role
Secretary of the Republican National Committee Elmer Dover declined interest in becoming Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to succeed R. B. Armstrong. Dover, in Washington, leads RNC HQ at the Arlington Hotel, stating duties of the Treasury post do not appeal. Also notes Missouri sitation on United States Senator ballot and Texas House passage of a three year single status divorce bill.
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National Committee
Treasury
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Leadlock
Missouri
Jefferson City
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Cockrell
Niedringhaus
Kerens
Pettijohn
Moss
Finkelburg
Texas House
Austin
Tex
Mrs Duke arraigned on fugitive from justice charge
Mrs Brodie L Duke was arraigned in Tombs Police Court on a Texas indictment and paroled to her counsel until Monday If Texas authorities fail to act promptly the district attorney will seek her discharge The notice ends with an advertisement for Union Trust Storage Co seeking guidance on executing wills and a booklet on request
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Texas
New York
Brodie L. Duke
Tombs
Sandford
Murder Ends Ride. Stranger Suspected in Wary Grove Killing
A Harlem iron worker George H. Wood surrendered after a New York Plainfield alert tied him to the murder of grocer George Williams of Watchung, N J. Williams was found slain in a sleigh near Grandmother's house with no clear motive. Police traced Wood’s movements from Harlem to Plainfield and Watchung, with evidence including a .32 caliber cartridge and three shells found in his hotel room.
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New York
Plainfield
George Willams
Watchung
N. J
Warrenville
George HH. Wood
Harlem
West Twentieth Street
Wood
John Bischoff
West Twenty-seventh Street
Kiely
Mack
Scarsdale
Trenton
Wat
Bischoff
Williams
George H. Wood
Structural Iron Company
Lving
Pollock
Mount Horeb
Farmers
Prectr
Eugene Pape
Wiliams
Pope
Stranger Linked to Pollock House Murder Clues
Witnesses trace footprints from the Pollock house to Millington station where an agent recalls a man matching the Stranger boarding a train to New York without a ticket. Mrs Williams says her husband had no known troubles or enemies that would suggest suicide or motive for murder.
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Pollock House
Millington
New York
Appleyard May Resist Extradition Over Bank Wreck
Buffalo district attorney sent papers to Gov Higgins seeking Appleyard extradition for grand larceny in the second degree tied to the German Bank wrecking. A bench warrant was issued. an officer left for Boston to arrest him. Boston officials say Appleyard may contest the extradition hearing before Gov Higgins. he is reported to be in Brookline and accessible for questioning.
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Buffalo
Coatsworth
Higgins
Arthur E. Appleyard
Boston
Appleyard
Taylor
Gov. Higgins
Arthur Br. Appleyard
Trusting Health Department Detectives Criticized
New York report before the civil service commission quotes Dr. Thomas Darlington, head of the health board, stating thousands of dollars are spent annually on detectives watching department employees for duty. He complains there are no trustworthy inspectors among civil service lists and cites missing supplies. No decision was reached.
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New York
Health Department of
New York City
Civil Service Commission
Thomas Darlington
Health Board
Darlington
Protection of vice in Philadelphia grand jury presentment
A Philadelphia grand jury presented to Judge Audenried asserts organized vice exists in the city. It cites David J. Smyth, director of public safety, and other high police officials as responsible, and accuses political leaders of shielding disreputable resorts. It notes policemen testified they reported violations to superiors and received little action, praising officers as efficient but constrained by their superiors.
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Philadelphia
Audenried
David J. Smyth
Public Safety
Courageous Engineer Halts Bronx Fire Engine Run
New York Feb 3 a dramatic rescue as Engineer Corley steadied a runaway fire engine after a collision threw the driver from his seat near the Third avenue bridge. Corley climbed the swaying boiler to seize the reins while burning pins and smoke filled the car. The driver was rescued, Corley suffered severe burns and faces weeks of recovery, Captain OConnor and others were thrown but uninjured besides minor injuries.
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New York
Corley
Bronx
Third Avenue
William &. Corley
Joseph O'Connor
Nd Corley
Lottery Forgery Casts Shadow On Texas Legislator
In Chicago court, John H. Dalton’s trial over alleged lottery promotion features testimony about an altered option ticket tied to a Texas legislator. J. R. Jordan testified he sold tickets and sent a forged $15,000 option ticket to a Chicago bank, claimed to be held by Charles Callen from Bexar County.
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Chicago
Texas
United States District Court
John H. Dalton
Talton
Dalton
Bexar County
Tex
Jordan
Porrest
Ice Chokes Harbor Vessels As NYC Offers Cold Sail Safety
Ice embargo blocks New York Harbor and Long Island Sound freezing navigation. Steamer Old Dominion wedged in ice off Whitestone. Fall River leaks require tugs. Ferries struggle, many residents evacuate to escape cold. New Haven and Pittsburg report record lows and widespread suffering.
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New York Harbor
Long Island Sound
Hudson
Old Dominion
Boston
Whitestone
Fall River
East River
New Bedford
Porte
Sound
Brooklyn
Staten Island
New York City
New Haven
Conn
Outlaw Under Arrest Confession Ties Bandits to Chicago Crimes
Andrew Kurrowski, linked to the Chicago car-barn gang by confession, is held in St. Louis after claiming participation in robberies and killings. He says he came from Memphis with $1,000 in booty and has a long criminal record including reform school time and hold-ups. He is about 25 years old.
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Chicago
St. Loui
Andrew Kurs
Marks and van Dine
Kurrowski
Memphis
St. Louis
Pontiac
Kit
One Man Killed by Sentry at Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York reports James Sebery, one of four men caught attempting a crime at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was shot and killed by Private Laurence T. Milton, a sentry. The other three fled after dropping a large copper pipe as Milton ordered a halt.
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New York
James Sebery
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Laurence T. Milton
Sebery
Milton
Cedar Court Burned Near Morristown
Fire destroyed Cedar Court the country house of Otto H. Kuhn senior partner at Kuhn Loeb Co near Morristown New Jersey causing about 400000 in losses. Valuable paintings furnishings and other high value articles were destroyed.
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New York
Cedar Court
Otto H. Kuhn
Kuhn, Loeb &,Co
Morristown
N. J
President of Pan American Banking Held for Extradition
William M. Hunt president of the Pan American Banking Company Chicago was held without bail for thirty days to await extradition papers from Illinois. He faces embezzlement charges including the larceny of 149 dollars with Victor A. Murrell as complainant. Lawyers plan habeas corpus to seek release and argues Chicago indictment irregularities.
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Pan-American Banking Company
New York
William M. Hunt
Chicago
Illinois
Hunt
Pan- American Banking Company
Barlow
Victor A. Murrell
Farmer Treed by Wolves Near Lacrosse
Hans Peterson, farmer of Corn Valley, was pursued by wolves and forced to take refuge in a tree for eight hours as temperatures dropped to 2 degrees below zero. Rescuers found him wedged in the branches. He was unconscious with frostbite on hands, feet, and face, and will likely lose toes and fingers.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Hans Peterson
Corn Valley
Miles Issues First General Order for Militia Officers
Boston Feb 3 Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles inspector general Massachusetts Volunteer Militia issued his first general order outlining qualities expected of commanding officers patriotism discipline physical development self respect self reliance and resourcefulness and professional knowledge. He stressed that the militia’s standard requires perfect efficiency and a clear sense of proportion among these principles.
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Boston
Mass
Nelson A. Miles
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
National Guard
Six Big St. Louis Office Buildings Destroyed by Blaze
Six of the largest office and store buildings in East St. Louis were destroyed or heavily damaged by fire. Several families were driven from their flats into frigid weather. Miss Annie Keely was overcome by smoke and carried out by firemen. Joseph Smith was injured by falling debris. The loss is estimated at 205000, partly insured.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Fie
Annie Keely
Joseph Smith
Family Perished in Fire in Johnstown NY
The family of Jay Antis including his wife and two grown daughters are believed dead in an early morning fire that consumed their home in Johnstown. Neighbors found the blaze entirely enveloping the house and smoke hindered entry, with no bodies recovered at the scene.
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Johnstown
N. Y
Jay Antis
Antis
Swiss Heiress Ruth Hofer Returns to Zion City
Ruth Hofer the Swiss heiress returns to Dowieite headquarters in Zion City after a two month stay in Switzerland. Officials say she visited Zurich on a mission possibly to secure her wealth for deposit in Zion, while Hofer declines to confirm loyalty to Dowie. Auction notice for fine furniture at Wilson & Marers with goods to be sold Saturday.
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Chicago
Ruth Hofer
Ion City
Switzerland
Dowleite
Hofer
Gladstone Dowie
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Zurich
Miss Hofer
Dowie
Wilson & Marers
G.st
Funeral of Frank Croker Draws Thousands in New York
Thousands could not gain admission as Frank Croker son of Richard Croker was buried at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in a solemn requiem mass. Archbishop Farley gave final absolution while the large crowd filled the church and precincts in New York.
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New York
Frank Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Ormond Beach
Pla
St. Ignatius Loyola
Farley
Index to Today s Issue Part One
Page by page index listing stories across sections including House Caucus on Rate Bill Slaver surrender Ice blocks New York Harbor strikes in Poland inaugural preparations views of Railway President aid for George Washington university Russian artillery Hoch panic among women enjoin payment of big fee Swayne defense proceedings of Congress Santa Fe law Indian trust funds editorial gossip social life racing and other sports Fishburne case in jury s hands Alexandria car service Virginia Maryland news better work on streets dynamite to clear the river
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New York
Poland
George Washington
Swayne
Proceedings of Congress
Santa Fe
Capitol
Hntel
Alexandria Car Service
Virginia and
Maryland News
President's Church
Britain Ready to Strike Speech Warns of Maritime Focus
Arthur Hamilton Lee civil lord of the admiralty spoke at a railway dinner in Eastelen Hampshire. He warned Britain would strike first if war comes, shifting naval strength toward the Arctic Sea and the Baltic while denying France and the Mediterranean. The speech drew criticism from London papers and pressure for Premier Balfour to curb the civil lord.
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London
Sneceh
Hampshire
Eastelen
Arthur Hamilton Lee
Admiralty
Great Britain
Germany
Daily Chronicle
Premise Balfour
Shamokin Fire Sweeps Through Industry District
Shamokin in Schuylkill County suffered a major early morning blaze starting around 10 30 p.m. at Pauker and Co stocking works then destroying four dwellings and Aucher's planing mill. Two Mount Carmel companies joined early responders with more from Sunbury Ashland Shenandoah and Pottsville. Loss estimated near 200000 with lumber yard surrounding the mill also wiped out. Origin unknown.
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Shamokin
Pauker & Co
Aucher
Mount Carmel
Sunbury
Ashland
Shenandoahk
Pottsville
Iass
Pleads For Woman Life In Death Penalty Case
News from Harrisburg and Reading reports a wave of telegrams urging Gov Pennypacker to reprieve Kate Edwards, whose February 16 hanging followed a Mary Rogers reprieve. The governor awaits board recommendation as Cleveland socialite Cassie Chadwick declines to sign petitions seeking commutation.
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Harrisburg
Gov. Bell
Vermont
Mary Rogers
Gov. Pennypacker
Kate Edwards
Board of Pardons
Edwards
Cleveland
Ohio
Cassie L Chadwick
Plans to Attain Pole On Terra Nova Arctic Expedition
London February 3. W. Champ secretary to William Ziegler engages Captain Kieldsen to command the arctic steamer Terra Nova on its May voyage north. Champ will sail February on the Majestic for America and hopes to reach Franz Josef Land to locate records of the Fiala Ziegler edition that left for the pole in 1903. He plans to bring two American doctors and two specialists on return, including a mine expert to blast ice if needed.
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Ziegler
London
Champ
Wiliam Ziegler
Kieldsen
North Pole
America
Will Enforce Sunday Law in Valparaiso Proclamation
Valparaiso Ind February 3 Mayor Spooner issues a Sunday cessation order for all secular work within city limits. Saloons drug stores hotels bakeries milk depots newsstands railway ticket offices telegraph offices and back offices to close. Charity and necessity only are exempt. Mayor Spooner pledges enforcement. $1.25 Baltimore and Return offer from B C B KR valid Saturday and Sunday with trains operating except Royal Limited.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Spooner
Bloodshed at Lodz spreads as Polish strikes roar
Disorder explodes in Lodz with 25 000 workers striking in lace and other factories across Poland. Military patrols fire on rioters, killing two and wounding two. Sugar factories in Poland crippled by a general strike, 40 000 workers out. Railways disrupted as strikers seize offices and wreck stations, while police struggle to restore order.
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Poland
Sasnovice
Warsaw
Lodz
Lous
Radogoszcz
Palwantoa
Titherio
Manchuria
Emperor Nicholas Meets Five Star Printing Workmen
News from St Petersburg says Emperor Nicholas received at Tsarskoe Selo a delegation of five workmen from Star Printing Works. He questioned them on work character and hours, praised conscientious workers, and expressed intent to visit the establishment. The Czar was accompanied by Minister of Finance Kelouseff and Prince Saitzine. The delegates were allowed to tour palace buildings and were served dinner.
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London
Dinate
St. Petersburg
Emperoricholas
Tsarskoee- Selo
Star Printing Works
Kelouseff
Prince Saitzine
Ir Otheir
Gorky Release Report Denied Amid Political Trials
St. Petersburg Feb 3 Maxim Gorky remains unreleased while three of eight delegation members arrested January 2 are freed provisionally awaiting investigation. Gen Trepoff notes one interim to test charges. others likely held until trial. Also reports of a burns death in Piqua Ohio and a railroad fare advert.
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Maxim Gorky
Hes Fen
Aiakotin
Kureleff
Eght
Inhaurior
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Gen. Trepoff
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