Polygamy Debate Highlights Utah Prosecution Reluctance
Testimony in the Smoot case asserts polygamy is dying out, with women and children suffering most from prosecutions. Warden Arthur Pratt and attorney Booth discuss church consent, politics, and public sentiment, noting Gentile officials and Mormon factions shaping the polygamy issue and prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Utah
J. W. N. Whitecotton
Provo
Arthur Pratt
Utah Penitentiary
Orson Pratt
George Reynolds
Pratt
Salt Lake
United States
Angus M. Cannon
Cannon
BE. B. Critchlow
van Cott
Iltah
Burrows
Joseph F. Smith
Booth
H. E B. Booth
Iowa
Mormon Church
Afooth
Moses Thatcher
Congress
Thatcher
Church
Abram Cannon
Peoples “of
Aso
Smooct
Taylor
Brigham H. Roberts
Thomas Merrill
Whitetotton
Whitecotton
Attorney van Cott
Smoet Beat
People’s Party
Idaho Legislature Denounces McConnell Statements
Idaho eighth legislature denounces ex Governor McConnell statements made before the Senate investigating committee. The joint resolution condemns the remarks as untrue and inappropriate reflecting on the legislature. Copies to be wired to the Privileges and Creations Committee chairman in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasho
McConnell
Boise
Idalid
Jorni
Washington
Senate
Smoot
McConnél
Idaho
W. J. McConnell
Pittsburg Janitor James B. Oliver Backs Smoke Law
Pittsburg resident and Oliver Iron and Steel Works owner James B. Oliver writes to agent George J. Johnston urging support for the smoke law. He notes his firms burn soft coal with steam-producing machinery to minimize smoke and warns Washington could rival Philadelphia if the law fails. The Jackson, the Farragut janitor, is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Washington
James B. Oliver
Oliver Iron and Stes] Works
Farragut
George J. Johnston
Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Jackson
District of Columbia
Philadelphia
United States
Mrs Linch Fails in Bid to Reinstate New Jersey Carrier
Mrs Halse H Linch, removed as a rural free delivery carrier at Bhimer New Jersey, returned from Washington disappointed after her visit to the Post Office Department. She demanded an audience with Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow but was blocked by Chief Clerk Conrad who said Bristow acted on inspectors. She left for home, venting sharp criticism of the department in the corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Bhimer
N. J
Washington
Post Office Department
Bristow
Conrad
China urged not to cancel Hankow Canton railroad franchise
Sir Chentung Liang Cheng the Chinese minister informed the US that J Pierpont Morgan and other American stockholders have bought back most shares in the Hankow Canton Railway. He urged Beijing not to cancel the franchise, noting he cannot unilaterally act and has received no inquiry from the Chinese viceroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chentung Liang’ Cheng
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hankow-Canton Railway
Peking
Ahan
Washington
Postmasters Appointed Across States and Towns
The Interstate Commerce Commission canceled the rehearing in the Colorado Fuel and Iron case. Read more on postmaster appointments in Maine Vermont Maryland Massachusetts and Pennsylvania including Reed Fleming Canedy and Eckert among others.
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Maine
Squirrel Island
J. A. Reed
New York
Flemingsville
John D. Fleming
Grahamsville
George & Wickham
Vineyard
de Hart B
Lynch
Vermont
Santa 3 Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Out of context legal notice fragment from Horton Kansas
Fragmentary OCR text mentions antipox case and Horton Kansas. Details are unclear. exact action, parties, and dates not readable.
Russia's Industrial Growth and Tariff Policy Rise
John Callan O’Laughlin surveys Industrial Russia under de Witte, detailing protective tariffs, expansion of coal and pig iron, sugar and cotton industries, and the shift from agriculture to manufacturing. He notes shortages, wages, living conditions, and the government's push to reduce foreign dependence amid prewar upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callan Claughlin
Russia
Poland
Moscow-Vladimir
Donetz Valley
United States
American Republic
Fishes of West Indian Waters On Display At Museum
Dr Beane curator of ichthyology at the Nation Musée plans two Mogek exhibits in the hall of fishes and reptiles. The deep sea fish display nears completion with bright Rahaman and other West Indian species attracting attention. Bahama group features a thread fish oranges file fish giant opah flute fish and a huge arapaima weighing up to 400 pounds. The arapaima, from British and French Guiana, shows mosaic-like scales and vivid color. Also notes Indian affairs poison lists and a new counterfeit silver certificate detected by the Secret Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beane
Museu
Bahama
French Guiana
Debating The Whipping Post In American History
The article reviews the use of whipping as a legal and social instrument in the United States and England, tracing 19th century practices, limits, and public sentiment. It contrasts Northern and Southern approaches, cites legal punishments for slave discipline, and recounts a vivid veteran's account of a 200 lashes ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutgs
England
al Cooper
Flogging and public punishment in a bygone era
A tabled fragment recalls debates in Washington on whipping posts and public punishment as Anglo-Saxon traditions resurface. The text cites a schoolmaster’s view of flogging at the cart tail, describing a boisterous crowd and the dramatic lash through street scenes of old.
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Ackous
John
Washington
Coleman
Osb
Defends Trolley Service Over Filth Accusations in Mount Vernon
District Commissioners received Supt. J. Colvin's report from the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway denying claims of filthy Washington station conditions and broken windows. Colvin asserts waiting-room improvements are in progress at Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Ave and defends the line as a common carrier against selective patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Colvin
Washington, Alexandria
Colvin
Twelfth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mount Vernon
New Officers Elected by Virginia Alumni Group
An enthusiastic meeting at Hirbitt House elected officers for the Virginia Alumni Association. Charles James Faulkner was named president with Robert Preston as vice president and B Galisborough secretary. A committee was formed to promote the Thomas Jefferson memorial endowment and subscriptions. The group plans an inauguration excursion to the University of Virginia on April 13 with special trains from major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Alummi Association
Alderman
Hirbitt
Association of the Alumni of the
University of Virginia
C. J. Faulkner
Charles James Faulkner
Robert
Preston
B.%. Galisborough
Wiliant H. Saunders
Cazenove G. Lee
J. G. Hiden
J. M. Kenyon
C. H. Sinclair
Francis Nash
Thomas Jefferson ‘Memorial Endowment Fund
Randolph H.mckkim
Hronte Griffith
Maj
Jefferson Randolph Hean
Fred May
Benjamin Micou
P. M
Richmond
Washington
University ‘of Virginia
Téllowine
Baiene
Eatler Kenyon
Bran Byatt
Joseph H. Bryan
M. Blackford
Broe Aebel
J. George
Architects in uproar over nominating chaos at institute meeting
The American Institute of Architects annual session at the Arlington Hotel featured heated protests as nominating committee plans were challenged. Late arrivals and voting disputes sparked a chaotic scene over close nominations for president and vice presidents with Hull Carrell and Kimball among key players. Honorary members were named while officers and directors faced sharp contention.
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The
American Institute , of Architects
Arlington Hotel
W.S. Eames
St. Louis
Alfred Stone
Providence
R. I
Washington Hall
Brooklyn
Hull
Henry Clay Carrell
New York
Robert S. Peabody
Boston
S.S. Beman
Chicago
A. ©. Elsner
Cincinnat
Mr. Coolidge
Mr. Hull
Mr. Carrell
Kensington Library Sees Donation Reach Nearly Three Thousand Volumes
Rockville Maryland January 13 Wednesday evening at the Kensington library featured a literary and musical program. President Eldridge announced donations totaling 887 volumes bringing the library’s total to about 3,000. The Evening Star and Washington Post contributed 68 and 67 volumes respectively with other donors from Kensington and Washington City. Mr B H Warner received thanks for securing gifts while the Noyes Public Library was named in honor of Mr Crosby S Noyes. The library’s current directors include W W Eldridge J Philip Osmand and Julia Langille among others. Northeast Washington residents request a hearing on narrowing streets in the Worthington area as discussed by the Northeast Washington Citizens Association. The District Commissioners will hear the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Kensington Library
Eldridge
The
Evening Star
Washington Times
Kensington
Washington City
B. H. ‘Warner
Brainart H. Warner
Crosby S. Noyes
Washington Evening Star
Noyes
Northeast
8. Sowerbutts
Washington Citizens’ Association
Worthé
Queseek
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Senate Elections Committee
Af Ia
Mr. van Cott
Smith
Mr. Whitecotton
Apostle Merrill
Apostle Cannon
Liten Hamlin
Woodruff and Snow
A. Overholt & Co
Mrs. Linch
Horton
Kan
Bae
de Witte
America
M. de Witte
Finance
Council of State
Hesteg
Germany
Russaie
Europe
Yedr
Ministry of Finance
Barr Ne
Tan Factorer
Istaley
Wea
Iin Indust
Ufa
St. Petersburg
Comp Roune
Moscow
John Callan O’laughlin
Commtssioner ‘of Indian Affaire
Kans
Thomas Chargin Egle
Wilkie
United
States
Secret Service
Lyons, Register
Roberts
Louisiana
Chas Tge
Northern
Middle States
Wiliam Cooper
Galbler
Portsmouth
Cooper
Thane
Somerville
Scots Grays
Farrier Simpson
Simpson
Bix
Opie
Iid
Bezan
le Goga
George Col Sma
Supt. Colvin
Mount Vernon Company
Rercs
Sécong
Army Corps
Second Army Corps Association
F.otreet Northwest
Charles Lyman
de Witt C. Sprague
O. C
Nathaniel
H.c.-At-Arms
James MeKiam P. Séville
Chapneary
Jor
Maron
Anne Niveri
Messrs. Brown, Stead
Hill
Mr. Kimball
Thomas R. Kimball
Omaha
Kimball
Nebraska
Coolidge
Peabody
Peter B. Wright
Beman
Joseph C. Hornblower
Richardo Valazques Y Bosco
Jose Urioste Y Velada
Enrique Repulles Y Vargas
Luis Cabello Y Lapiedra
Pierce Jerome
Henon Daumet
Bent Deglanc
Baston Farnand -Redon
Srenen
Mani
W. 8. Hames
St Louis
R. I. Flat
Cass Gibert
St. Paul
This City
Aud Story
Grosvenor Atterbury
Henry F. Bigelow
Alfred B. Harlow
Irving K. Pond
C. B. J. Snyder
Fellows
MR. Warner
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