Attack on Dr Wiley Faces Hepburn Bill Clash
William Ballinger argues Benzoate in pickles and catsup is necessary and warns passage of the Hepburn bill would ruin his business. He cites Dr Wiley’s opinions and opposes decisive bureau power, urging Congress to weigh the economic impact while backing preservative use.
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William Ballinger
Witter
Bureau of Chemistry
West Rdas Bs Wollarm Praliins Socond
Keokuk
Iowa
Ad Balinger
Tim
Wiley
Wile
Ballinger
United Starter
Benxarte
Ts Tilt
Assen
Wiles
Congress
Lee Sian
Senae Yveturgton
Chicago
Hanged for double murder at Teatele morning trial
A local court this morning sentenced a man to death for a double murder. The report notes reactions during imprisonment and the jury's final decision as authorities address the case and related legal matters. Other items include a grade change note, Taft's Yale lecture plan in April, and a customs service launch briefing.
Tennessee cruiser Tennessee completes four hour speed run
Boston February reports the armored cruiser Tennessee reached 22.16 knots on a speed trial, exceeding contract speed by .16 knots after an earlier crankpin mishap caused a six hour delay. A four hour test followed, with 126.3 revolutions per minute to meet the contract, and a four hour cruise off Rockland, Me, later deemed successful.
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Boston
Tennessee
Washington
Rockland
War Department
Stockton
Naval Board of Inspection and Survey
Rockland Cours
Warship Builders Race At Navy Yard And Newport News
Monthly report by Chief Naval Constructor Capps shows a race between New York Navy Yard and Newport News builders. In the latest month the Louisiana rated at 1.7 progress and the Connecticut at 1.47. Both ships expected to finish by June with the Connecticut likely ready first, each awaiting main batteries. The Louisiana is privately built and to be turned over to the government by the builder.
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Capps
New York Navy Yard
Newport News
Louisiana
Connecticut
King Christian Lays In State In Danish Slottskirke
Copenhagen Feb 12 King Christian rests in state in Slotskirke a simple bier with crown scepter purple robe nearby. A mile long line of black garbed Danes waits to pay tribute as naval and military officers guard the coffin with royal insignia and wreaths fill the chapel.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Amalienborg
Christian
Slotskirke
Gartenschaal
Dannebors
Halern
Lieutenant Dismissed for Embezzling Funds
Lieut Homer Lewis of the Thirtieth Infantry was dismissed after a court martial found he embezzled funds while serving as assistant paymaster. The findings, sent to the President, become effective on signing. He enlisted from Ohio and served at Fort Cook, Omaha.
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Homer Lewis
Burbank
Sidney S. Burbank
Philippin
Addition to Fort Mason Submerged Land Purchased by Government
San Francisco February 12. A deal between U S agents and Mrs Hermann Oerlinchs transfers tile to five blocks of submerged land west of Fort Mason to the government. Price over 250000 dollars. The War Department plans improvements in the vicinity for military uses.
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San Francisco
United States
Hermann Oerlinchs
Fort Mason
Rebels in Africa Taken
Pietermaritzburg Natal February 13 The volunteers have captured several natives tied to the attack on the Richmond district police and authorities believe the upheaval will be limited to discontented natives aligned with the Ethiopian Church which preaches freedom for the Africans.
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Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Richmond
Japs Praise Wisconsin Visitors in Japanese Report
A United States Legation letter from Toko praises the crew of the battleship Wisconsin for exemplary behavior during a visit to Yokohama. The bluejackets had full shore leave, and no drunkenness or disorder was reported during Admiral Togo's celebratory return event.
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State Department
United States Legation
Toko
Wisconsin
Yokohoama
Togo
Authoritie
Clergyman May Be Unfrocked In Church Controversy
London web report notes Rev RB G Pile Bogham facing removal from clerical status in the Church of England after defying Bishop Potte of New York amid disputes over worship practices. A church court sentenced him to deprivation unless he apologizes and reforms within a fortnight.
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London
Pile Bogham
New York
Chew
Potte
Trexton
St. Albans
Coast Squadron Sails for Gulf in Mardi Gras Duty
The coast defense squadron led by Rear Admiral Dickins, including the Texas torpedo flotilla, Florida Arkansas and Nevada, sails to the Gulf for two weeks of Mardi Gras assignments. They will be distributed to ports, join the flotilla later, and return to Charleston to resume two weeks of ongoing practice.
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S. C
Coast Defense Squadron
Texas
Florida
Arkansas
Nevada
Dickins
Gulf
Widow sues Potomac Electric Power Company for damages
In a District Supreme Court filing attorneys Ambrose and Merillat for the estate of William Henry White seek ten thousand dollars for his widow and son, killed by a November explosion at the company’s Fourteenth Street power plant. The suit alleges improper plant maintenance and names the administrator as plaintiff. Also noted: Bolivar County Bank officers cite ten thousand dollar losses as their bank’s assets and facilities are updated after closure. Spencer Eddy and Yvonne Guilbert arrive in New York aboard the Rainer Wilhelm II.
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Potomac Belvetric Powetr Company
District Supreme Court
Attiorness William Jr
Ambrose
Er & Merillat
Willam Henry White
Campany
Fourteenth and © Streets
William EB
White jG@nd & son
Spencer Eddy
New York
Feb. l
Spencer FL Eddy
St. Petersburg
Yvyeice Guilbert
Wrench
Singer
Rainer Wilhelm II
Bremen
Huston Dies in Florida at 116 years old
Mrs. B F Pilsen of 2085 Columbia road was notified of the death of her father M A Huston of Louisville Ky. He died in Miami Florida at age sixteen. The body was shipped to Louisville for interment. Mrs Pilson and husband will attend. Huston was secretary of the Louisville Hire Insurance Company.
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B. F. Pilsen
Columbia Road
M. A. Huston
Louisvile
Washington
Mattern Appeals From Sentence For Cigar Dealer
John E. Mattern, a Seventh Street cigar dealer, was sentenced to three months in jail and a $400 fine for violating the handbook law. The judgment was appealed and Mattern was released on a $500 bond.
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Wuage Mimous
John E. Mattern
Seventh Street
Mattern
New York group plans non profit theater to foster drama
A cohort of prominent New York men led by Charles T. Barnet outlined a nonprofit theater to educate and elevate dramatic art. The house would be self supporting while funding an endowment, actor pensions, and a school of dramatic art, with founders including Astor, Belmont, Gould, Vanderbilt, Whitney, and others.
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New York
Charles T. Barnet
John Jacob Astor
Charles T. Barney
Edward L. Baylies
August Belmont
Paul D
Auto law proposal sparks debate among Washington clubs
Robert B. Caverly of the Automobile Club denounces Representative Simms bill to regulate speeds in Washington. He calls the plan ridiculous and dangerous, arguing it would force drivers to follow a chart and risk jail for mistakes. Auto clubs meet District Commissioners tomorrow to discuss the measure and seek recommendations.
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Congress
Washington
Robert B. Caverly
Automobile Club
Representative Simms
Tennessee
Sir. Simms
Linden
Tenn
Times
Simms
Cty
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Vit
Caverly
Beach Trial Nears End In Assault With Intent To Kill
The Beach trial for assault with intent to kill in the Ernést Gidmer shooting at the Marine Harks last September is likely to end today in Criminal Court No 1. Much of yesterday’s session was devoted to defense evidence with expert testimony suggesting the defendant was mentally irresponsible at the time of the incident.
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John F. Beach
Ernést Gidmer
Marine
Girls Flee From Fire at Detroit Printing Plant
Fire gutted the Winn & Hammond printing and binding plant at 162-146 Wayne Street Detroit on February 13 causing a total loss of 375000 with 55000 on stock and machinery. Twenty five girl employees fled across a bridge to escape the flames from the first floor rych spread through the building.
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Detroit
Mich
Winn & Hammond
Wayne Street
Cohen Lang not burned out in Broadway factory blaze
New York February 13. It is learned today that Cohen Lang clothing manufacturers were not burned out as earlier reported in the factory fire on Broadway which caused over 125000 dollars in damage last Sunday night. A business sign left up at the time of the fire sparked the rumor.
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Cohen & Lang
New York
Broadway
Taggart Custody Appeal Ordered For Friday Hearing
In Wooster Ohio on February 13 the Greait Court ruled it could entertain an appeal over the custody of Capt and Mrs Taggart s children from a recent divorce It set Friday for the hearing and ordered Mrs Taggart and the two boys produced in court.
Rest for Chicago telegraph workers sought after seven-day weeks
In Chicago, eight employes of the mne tinn lines began agitation for one day of rest each week, aiming for a Sunday off. Currently the men work seven days with rare twenty-four hour breaks. The union condemns the present schedule as unsatisfactory and urges reform. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments.
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Chicago
Tech
Mnetinn
Wiion
Senator Clarke Confusion At Columbia Theater Show
Kansas City state senator C W Clarke caused a mix up in Washington as theater tickets were mistaken for national figures. Attaches identified him as Senator Clark of Montana or Wyoming, but box office confirmed the Kansas City legislator's attendance, ending with his seats being rendered to the Missouri representative.
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Kansas City
Milionaire
Montana
W. A. Clark
Columbia
Clarence Don Clark
Wyoming
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Sheen
C. W. Clarke
Senator Clarke
Senator Clark
Washington
Mater Clark
Senator Marke
J. W. Clarke
W. Clarke
Missouri Statesman
Kerens-Neidyinghaus
Warner
Farrell Will Get Hearing On Printing Office Probe
Suspended Public Printer Stillings to complete the books investigation in the document department of the government printers. Lk C Farrell, the suspended superintendent, promises to explain any discrepancies found. Stillings says the probe is Treasury directed and may take time. Engineer F T R Harris detached from Charleston Navy Yard to Guantanamo, Cuba effective March 1.
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Lk. C. Farrell
Treasury Department
Harris
F. TR. W Harris
Charleston
Naval Station
Guantanamo
Cuba
Quiet in Santo Domingo Amid Revolt Reports
Santo Domingo reports show little basis for a revolution, with small outlaw forces attacking Dajabon then retreating into the mountains as government troops pursue. President Caceres resumes duties and the de facto government faces no imminent danger. A cable from Monte Cristi notes insurrectional rumors but promises prompt action can avert danger.
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Monte Cristo
Dajabon
Caceres
Republic of
Navy Department
Southerland
Monte Cristi
Daragon
State Department
Nto
President Roosevelt appeals for famine aid to Japan
The president urged Americans to donate to the American National Red Cross for relief in Northern Japan where 60040 people face severe famine. Funds will go via the Japanese Red Cross or local red cross treasurers to be sent to Washington for forwarding. Also, Senator Scott asked the president to promote Maj. H. S. Scott to brigadier general citing his actions in the Philippines Moros conflict.
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Japan
Amercan National Red Cross
Japanese Red Cross
Red Cross
Charles Hallim Kern
Red Cross Treast
United States Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Theogdore Roosey
Scott
Senator Scott
West Virginia
White House
Maj. H. S. Scott
Fourteenth Cavalry
Scotts
Maj. Scott
Philippines
Self-Defense Claim Ties Navy Yard Employee to Stabbing
Charles F. Taggart, a Navy Yard worker, claims self defense after stabbing Charles W. Brown on Ninth and D streets. Brown, seriously injured, remains at Emergency Hospital as Taggart is held pending the outcome of the injuries.
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Charles F. Taggart
Charles W. Brown
Brown
Taggart
Ninth
D Streets
Navy Yard
Chicago Reform Wave Moves to Clean Public Spaces
Chicago chiefs order police to bar any person under eighteen from public dances unless accompanied by a parent. The police will shut theaters showing immoral plays and moving pictures starting Thursday unless scenes are removed. Also reports include a man named George Smith from Austria sentenced to life for a murder in Barberton and Rev Dr Gregg ill with pneumonia in Allegheny.
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Chicago
Collings
Washington Life Insurance reports lower expenses and growth
The Washington Life Insurance Company released its 1995 annual statement under new president John Tatlock, noting reduced head office and agency costs, higher assets and reserves, and increased policyholder distributions. The firm lists bonds and stocks and previews Mrs. Longworth’s portrait in Next Sunday's Post.
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Washington Life Insurance Company
Hyo John Tatlock
Mings
Navy
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