President Roosevelt Silently Defends Army Physical Test
President Roosevelt undertook a sleety nine mile trip to Warrenton Virginia with Admiral Rixey Captain Butts and Dr Grayson to demonstrate a physical test for army and navy officers. The journey included icy roads challenging horses and riders and ended with the president maintaining excellent physical condition. The test aims to prove officers can endure a designated 24 hour ride without rest.
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Enow
Wil Ugton
Iawrtax
President completes exhausting 106 mile ride through Virginia
The president endured a grueling ride described as 106 miles by locals, though he cites geodetic survey figures of 88 miles. He traveled with Capt Archibald Butt and Gen Rixey, arriving in Warrenton for luncheon before continuing to Gainesville and the White House. Supporters noted his strong finish despite a seventeen hour day in sleet and icy roads.
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Te Elous
Raueduet Bridge
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Centerville
Bull Rancaville
Buckland
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Washington
Aqueduct Bridge
Potomac
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Bel
Hunt Club
Challenge to Deneen Illinois governor recount petition filed
Adlai Stevenson Democratic candidate for governor charges in a petition to recount the Illinois governor vote. He claims about 50,000 more Stevenson votes than the official tally across 93 counties, notably Cook, with errors and improper votes alleged. The petition seeks to show Stevenson ahead by 26,836, despite the official count favoring Deneen.
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Hitness
General Assembly
Adlair Stevenson
Stevenson
Guy Deneen
Cook
Chicago
Deneen
Hin
Rabies Cure Saves Philadelphia Trio After Dog Bite
Special to The Washington Post from New York Jan 13 reports Henry Henrice, his wife, and Mrs Catherine Brang of Reed Street Philadelphia were bitten December 21 by a Pet dog that died six days later from rabies. At the Pasteur Institute in New York, Dr George Rambaud used a new Paris-discovered serum to save them, with return home anticipated in a week and no fear of rabies.
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New York
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Henrice
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Reed Street
Philadelphia
Pasteur Institute
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Paul Gibler
Br Rambaud
Henrico
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Rambaud
University of Pennsylvania Laboratory
Heyburn Reelected U S Senator From Idaho
Boise Idaho January election results show Walden B Heyburn reelected to a second term by a strict party vote of 37 to 19 over James L McClear. Heyburn praised for diligence, speaking ability, and legal acumen while serving as chairman of the manufactures committee and member on immigration public buildings and grounds and public lands committees.
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Idaho
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Kelsey resigns as state superintendent of insurance
Albany January 13 Kelsey resigns as state superintendent of insurance sending the action to Gov Bugle and will take a deputy state comptroller post at once with 5000 salary plus 1000 for expenses. His previous salary was 7000.
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Bugle
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
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Kern Leads In Senate Caucus In Indianapolis Ballots
In Indianapolis the Democratic caucus for United States senator continued past midnight with seven ballots cast. Kern led only once, as Shively and others vied for the nomination. On the seventh ballot Kern received 2 votes, while Lamb and Slack had 29 and 17 respectively, among a field of candidates including Shively Hoffman Menzies and others. Marines Sail for Cuba from Norfolk as 200 men join the First Provisional Regiment bound for Guantanamo Bay to perform duty.
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Harvard's New President Named Lowell by Overseers
Boston Jan 12 The Harvard College overseers selected Abbott Lawrence Lowell professor of the science of government as their choice to succeed President Charles W Eliot. Lowell, years old, son of Esau tatus Owell founder of the Lowell Institute, brother of Judge Francis Lowell and Percival Lowell the astronomer. A lawyer by training he has gained international note for his writings on government and European politics. Last year he was elected president of the American Political Science Association succeeding James Bryce.
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American Poltical Science Association
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Washington
Pittsburg Judges Refuse Bail for Railroad President Cameron
Pittsburg judges Brown Ford and Van Swearingen refused bail for Charles S Cameron president of the Tuhoraty Railroad after his conviction for offering a bribe to councilman William A Martin. Cameron had forfeited $12 000 bail by going to Canada. The maximum penalty is five years imprisonment and a $10 000 fine. Counsel filed a motion for a new trial.
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Body story tests York farm search for murdered man
Lorena Tanser of York swears Harry Keener killed an unknown man and buried him on a farm ten miles south of the city. About 25 men, led by District Attorney Ammon, searched the orchard and barn for the body but found only a bloodstained coat and bag. The girl recounts a July night confession and Keener’s attempt to burn the evidence.
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Pearl necklace tax dispute ends in 10 percent duty
In a Leeds pearl case ruling the United States circuit court reversed a lower court and held the famed string of pearls was not a necklace subject to duty. The court upheld a 10 percent duty on import value, with stories noting the seizure and prior litigation over the full 160 percent. Also briefed is the Mendelsohn collection auction of antique furniture from Philadelphia at Sloan’s on G Street today and tomorrow.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Hera
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Phila
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Dress makers push civil service exam for marriage licenses
Chicago club seeks to require ohysical proof of ability to pay bills before issuing a marriage license. A proposed resolution calls for a civil service style exam and employer references to ensure the groom's financial stability, aiming to protect women from future hardship and improve community morality.
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Chicago ‘Dressmakers’ Club
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No pay for healing. Hypnotist’s bill rejected in court
In Philadelphia on January 18, ground that mental healing was not recognized by state law the common pleas court refused George William Strong’s claim for 4135 against the widow of John E Wooten of Secone Delaware county. Strong, Eclectic Medical College of New York graduate, testified his specialty was suggestive hypnotism. He treated Wooten from March to December, 1882, for twenty seven and a half weeks, seeking 150 per 2 weeks.
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George William Strong
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John E Wooten
Secone
Delaware County
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Eclectic Medical College of
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Woeten
Deny Graft Charge Hits Cumberland Officials
Former Cumberland Md mayor Clarence M King and Water Superintendent Joseph E Sel deny graft accusations. Sell Brothers stone contractors are named for taking city est benefits without pay. The $10 000 city account lacked records. Investigators say a certificate shows the Tee house property offered for sale, contradicting the report. The men vow a strong fight and threaten legal action for retracting the charges.
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Clarence M King
Joseph E Sel
Tee House
Sell
Sell Brothers
Defense near end as McIntyre attacks Mrs Annis account
District Attorney recalls emotional pleas in murder trial close. Defense questions Mrs Annis testimony about the shooting of a naked man. Attorney ridicules insanity plea and urges jury sympathy for Hains’ child.
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Jury to decide fate of Thornton Hains in sensational trial
In New York Thornton Hains faces a first degree murder case as prosecutors and defense counsel clash over insanity and motive. The trial featured closing arguments by Prosecutor Darrin and Defense counsel McIntyre detailing the shooting of William Annis and alleged conspiracies involving real estate schemes and family betrayals.
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Thornton Jenkins Hains
Jaror Thomas Walsh
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Hains
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Annis
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Robert Goelet
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Ainley
Thornton Hains
Claudia Hades
Magnificent Chinese Porcelains Highlight Baron Beechton Sternburg Auction
Society figures gathered at the American Art Galleries for the Baron Beechton Sternburg sale of art treasures. Prices topped $950 for a pair of Chien-Lung era vases, $3,000 for a Kangxi beaker vase, and multiple temple jars and celadon plates sold to buyers including Mrs Sloane, Robert Goelet, and Thomas B Clarke. Day's total reached $22,810 with catalogued pieces drawing top interest among collectors.
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Clarke
Carrie Nation Arrested in England Raid
Carrie Nation, the American anti-saloon crusader, was arrested today in New Castle upon Tyne England after raiding a saloon. She was released on bail later. Nethersole's Matinee Today at the Celui Theater lists prices.
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Earthquake Hits Leimbach Venice Milan and Other Cities
Reports from Rome and New York describe a center near Leimbach Saxony causing shocks in Venice Milan and other Italian cities. Buildings damaged average casualties limited. Red Cross fund rises with New York Stock Exchange and chamber of commerce contributions reaching over 27 thousand dollars.
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Jealous suitor kills woman then commits suicide
Elizabeth Harbin 41 and Frederick Kramer 23 die after a fatal confrontation in her sister’s home. Kramer, enraged by Harbin’s plan to reconcile with her husband, shot Harbin then killed himself as a 15 year old witnessed the scene. Police say jealousy sparked the tragedy amid a dissolved partnership and a planned reunion.
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Eugene
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Washington
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Indianapolis
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Heath
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Red Cross Receives $48,952 More for Italian Earthquake Fund
The National Red Cross announced an additional 48952 in subscriptions to the Italian earthquake relief fund. The total now stands at 7041 yesterday’s subscriptions include 10000 from California and 30000 from Newark along with earlier gifts.
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National Red Cross
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Tennessee House Votes on Prohibition Measure
Tennessee the lower house approved a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor by a 38 to 6 vote. It now goes to Governor Patterson, who is expected to veto, though a veto is only a recommendation under the state constitution. If not returned within five days, the bill becomes law July 1, 1908.
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Tennessee
Patterson
Robbery at Loughner Farm Near Jeannette and Harrison City
In Pittsburg on January 13 a masked group robbed the Loughner family at their farm between Jeannette and Harrison City. They forced entry, secured about 1500 dollars from the house, and fled after the disturbance. Rinaing, eng ging, and Solomon Loughner aged six and his sisters aged between 70 and years were present.
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