Wadsworth Wins caucus for speaker with 75 votes
Albany Jan 2 James W Wadsworth Jr of Livingston County son of Congressman James W Wadsworth and son in law of the late John Hay was nominated by the Republican assembly caucus for speaker and will be elected tomorrow. Edwin A Merritt Jr of St Lawrence received 14 votes and J M Wainwright 15. The open roll call showed the full Republican strength but no candidate secured a majority. Merritt moved to unanimous support with thanks to opponents.
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Schoharie
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Paynter Wins Kentucky Senate Nomination in Unified Front
Frankfort reports Judge Paynter secured the Democratic caucus nomination to succeed J C Blackburn as United States Senator. Paynter led decisively on the first ballot amid administration backing, with Blackburn's supporters outnumbered. the vote in both houses confirmed a strong likelihood of his election, capping a hard fought Kentucky political battle.
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Lewis County
Yerkes will read widow provided for by late millionaire
Charles Tyson Yerkes estate valued between 12 and 85 million dollars. Widow Mary Adelaide Yerkes receives 200000 cash and live-in rights to Fifth Avenue Sixty-eighth Street houses, plus income from one half of the residue. Son Charles Edward Yerkes gets 200000 cash and one fourth of the residue income. daughter Bessie Rondella gets 40000 cash plus one fourth of the residue income. Trusts establish Yerkes Galleries and Yerkes Hospital in New York with major control by city and Metropolitan Museum appointees. funds include 750000 for gallery maintenance and up to 800000 for hospital construction. various bequests to relatives and friends. Interlinked trusts direct future income and hospital operations after Mrs Yerkes death, with public access guarantees.
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Clarence
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Realization of Burden of Responsibility by Legislature
A speaker warns that the 1906 legislature will face close public scrutiny. He notes grave questions of public and party policy will confront the assembly, and Republicans will bear credit or blame for the session's outcome.
Breathitt Feud Ends as Taulbee and Hargis Shake Hands
Jackson crowds celebrate as Judge S Taulbee and former Judge James Hargis meet in Jackson and pledge to restore law and order. They dismiss ongoing legal challenges that risked further violence. A dance at Taulbee’s Hotel marks thejubilation.
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Wife Against Him Testifies For State In Simpson Hearing
Opening day at Northport LI hearing for Dr James W Simpson, charged with Bartley J Homer murder, featured physicians’ statements supporting his version of a single-shot accident. District Attorney Furman said Simpson’s wife and mother would testify. Mrs Simpson not present at coroners inquest.
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Dental student kills girl and wounds family in Caledonia
Infatuated dental student Matthew Stier broke into the Wheaton home near Caledonia Minnesota and shot Pearl Wheaton dead after she refused his marriage proposal. He wounded Ruth Wheaton and Mrs Wheaton before killing himself as the family member escaped. Pearl’s sister and mother survived injury.
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Burglar Walks Out of Brooklyn Jail After Visit
New York reports that the expert burglar known as Bud Norton alias Dick McGuire left Ray mond Street jail in Brooklyn during prison drills. Police widened the manhunt after a Chicago transfer and a guarded exit through the office and street door. Belmont De Goicouria Wedding set for January 25 at the Church of the Ascension. The Washington Post notes Miss Alice de Goicouria and August Belmont Jr. will wed. groom’s illness delayed plans. Auction notice for contents of 1533 9th Street NW by Sloan & Co at 10 o'clock today. Wilson & Mayers advertise sale and bidding on furniture at 127 and 1229 G St.
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Father’s awful deed ends in ax murder and self slaughter
In Rochester Michigan a farmer Clarence Barnum killed his wife Louise and children Clinton and Mary with an ax and then shot himself. Neighbors found the scene, noting a brutal struggle and blood splattered dining room. Barnum’s other children survived. news connects family turmoil with Barnum’s despondency.
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Jury Foreman Indicted in Montana Public Lands Case
In Helena a U S grand jury returned an indictment against Joseph P Woolman former U S marshal for Montana on charges he fenced public lands in Teton County. Woolman led the grand jury until the indictment was issued and posted a $1,000 bond to plead next Saturday, while an advertising insert urges savings at Union Trust Co. with 2 percent interest.
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Wadsworth Nominated for Speaker and Other 10 10 Day's Issue
Panel covers political moves including Paynter’s defeat of Blackburn for Speaker and debates on statehood and rate legislation. Other items note land fraud case decisions, bombs in Warsaw, diary of social events, racing, and financial notes. Also reports on Maryland legislature, hospital hospitality, and editorial commentary.
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New York Life Chief McCall Resigns Amid Rebating Probe
John A McCall president of New York Life Insurance pays back 235000 advanced to Andrew Hamilton. Hamilton’s accounting remains unsettled, and McCall’s resignation is slated for trustees meeting. Alexander E Orr offered presidency, with other contenders named. An Apalachicola fire destroys much of the business district, causing losses near 100000.
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Ebram R Steele
Diplomacy Halts Tariff Reform as Berlin Pressure Persists
Secretaries Root and Shaw clash over a reciprocity treaty while a proposed modus vivendi aims to ease friction with Germany during tariff talks. President remains tied to Mr Cannon, delaying substantial reform, as Berlin’s stance pushes for concessions and administrative changes to the Dingley law.
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