Not Bought They Say Jerome Conducts Inquiry
District Attorney Jerome expresses belief that two and possibly four Municipal Ownership League aldermen knew they were to be sold out by Clifford who faces a six thousand dollar bribe charge. Several aldermen were examined before the grand jury as part of the probe into votes for Judge Cowing, amid denials of any knowledge of bribery and hints of potential testimony from others under subpoena.
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Municipal Ownership League
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Four subpoenas issued for grand jury appearance
Supporters yesterday backed Judge Cowing and argued with aldermen outside the grand jury room. Reports today say District Attorney Jerome obtained four additional subpoenas for the grand jury including a Republican alderman, two Republican political leaders, and an elections board employee.
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Judge Cowing
Grand Jury
Jerome
Board of Aldermen
Board of Elections
Brown for Roosevelt in Nebraska Senate win
Norris Brown of Kearney was formally elected United States Senator for Nebraska at a joint legislative session in Lincoln on January 16. He won the full majority in both houses and urged direct popular election of Senators, backing constitutional amendment, while supporting the tariff system and protective principles and pledging to back Roosevelt administration policies.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Richardson
Dover
Del
Legislature
Delaware
Harry HH. Hichardson
United States
J. Frank Alles
Senator Guggenheim resigns business ties in Colorado
Denver January 16 Simon Guggenheim, elected United States Senator for Colorado, resigns from all official duties in businesses connected with him. He vows to represent the people in Washington, free from any interest, and to back Roosevelt era legislation aimed at correcting industrial evils while supporting further measures as needed.
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Denver
Colo
Simon Guggenhei
United States
Colorado
Guggenheim
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Minnesota bill bans corporate campaign contributions
Minnesota lawmakers move to make corporate political contributions a felony with imprisonment as the penalty. The bill, introduced in the State Senate by Senator McGowen, shocks politicians. In Illinois, Senator Shelby M. Cullom was nominated for re election by the joint Republican caucus in Springfield, signaling strong support for his continued Senate service.
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Minnesota
St Paul
Minn
Bhl
State Senate
McGowen
Illinois
Springfield
Shelby M. Cullom
United States
Formally Elected to U S Senate by State Legislatures
In Lansing on January 16 Congressman William Alden Smith was formally elected as United States Senator by the Michigan Legislature, winning all but four votes. Other state elections noted include Crane in Boston and Burnham in Concord, while Maine and New Hampshire choices are mentioned amid a long list of personals and formal selections.
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Michigan
United States
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Charles A. ‘Townsend
Thomas F. Barkworth
Jackson
Crane
Boston
Mass
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Burnham
Concord
N. H
Henry
New Hampshire
Health Office Record Names Several Patients and Ages
A health office record lists individuals with addresses and ages, including William Howyrd, 80. Ella Carter, 20. Virginia Blackmon, BT years. Josephine Sullivan, 40. Helen Penn, 2. Michael Castello, 88. Edmund Curtis, 88. Thomas Howard, 70. Ella Aiken, 86. Virgle Johnson, 3. Geneva White, 5 months. and others, at various Washington addresses. The document catalogs ages from infants to elderly, implying a registry or census-like listing.
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Louisx
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St. Ne
Poate
Thomas Howard
Ella Aiken
Robert T. Davidson
Margaret M Hull
St. Nw
Virgle Johnson
Evans Garrying Help Two Battleships On Way
The State Department reports a Jamaican earthquake disaster with Kingston in need of relief. Rear Admiral Evans sails from Guantanamo aboard the Whipple with medical supplies, Missouri and Indiana follow to aid. The Celtic and Glacier carry food and water. the Navy plans to direct supplies to Kingston, while assessing harbor safety and awaiting orders from Washington.
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Guantanamo
Kingston
Whipple
Missouri
Indiana
Jamaica
W. H. Beahler
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Key West
Navy Department
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Taft
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Root
Howard
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Celtic
Sam Kingston
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Hampton Roads
Admiral Evans
Wiliam H. Oprett
New Jersey
George H. Bridgman
Department
Amourg
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Havana
Relief Efforts For Jamaica Earthquake Sufferers Formed
A Washington Pan special reports New York Jan 16 relief plans were created by steamship lines and firms. A committee will gather funds and supplies. Hamburg American Line Royal Mail and United Fruit pledged free transport. Ships Alleghaney Pachim and Atrato will carry aid to Kingston. Messages from Havana and Philadelphia show broad support. Theosophists plan immediate aid from Point Loma to Kingston. British praise for Metcalf Elation and telegraphs from the king queen and premier reflect national sympathy.
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Ines
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Julius P. Meyer
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United Fruit Company Havd
Alleghaney
Colon
Kingston
Prina Poachim
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Atrato
Cuba
Metcalf
London
America
Henry Campbell-Bennerman
Red Cross Hesitates Jamaica Aid Plans
The Red Cross Society will not send Jamaica relief until US consul Kingston provides details, secretary Mabel Boardman said. With San Francisco, famine in Russia and China occupying effort, aid will be weighed only if truly needed as Jamaica’s status as a British colony and busy port center lessens urgency. Earthquake reports include Isphria and Jura Mountains, while Dixon wins Montana Senate seat with Roosevelt support.
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Red Cross Society
Jamaica
United States
Kingston
Miks Mabel Boardman
San Francisco
Russia
China
Red Crosse
Cable Lines Fail as Jamaica Service Breaks
Cables muddled and service delayed as Jamaica shore break disrupts Commercial Cable Company's lines into the city. Offices flooded with inquiries from friends and relatives. the company refused to accept messages for Jamaica as repairs are awaited.
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Jamaica
Mount Etna Activity Tied to Kingston Quake
In Catania Sicily on January 16 reports link Kingston Jamaica earthquake with rising Mount Etna activity and minor tremors in the Medonian Mountains. Professor Ricko of Etna Observatory notes larger internal eruptions and ash output, with visible fire reflections though external smoke remains. Naples records Professor Matteucci noting Vesuvius agitation aligned with the Kingston event.
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Kingston
Catania
Sicily
Jamaica
Mount Etna
Medonian
Ricko
Mount Etna Observatory
Naples
Matteucci
Mount Vesuvius
King Sends Sympathy Over Jamaica Earthquake
London reports indicate Kingston suffered a deadly earthquake early Monday with hundreds killed and the island in suspense. Sir Alfred Jones confirms his party is safe, while the American government moves to aid and investigate conditions. King Edward sends condolences to Jamaica Governor Swettenham and Kingston residents amid the disaster.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Alfred Jones
Jones
Liz
King Edward
Hall of Highn
Colonies
Alexander Swetterham
Kingston Earthquake In Jamaica Wrecks Wharf
Special to The Washington Post from New York, January 16. No word yet from ships near Jamaica as vessels from Hamburg American Line, United Fruit Company, and Royal Mail Steam Packet report no reliable news. Kingston cables describe an earthquake and fire, wrecking the main wharf and sheds, with captains Constantine and Young killed and Sir James Ferguson missing.
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New York
Jamaica
United Fruit Company
Boston
Royal Mail Steam Packet
Kingston
London
Constantine
Young
Steamship Arm
James Fergueson
The
Line
Mrs Helm Escapes Kingston Disaster After Changed Plans
E E Helm of the District highways office says his wife Mrs Helena Helm altered her Kingston vacation and sailed from New York on January 6 aboard the steamship Prince August Wilhelm. He feared she was in Kingston during the quake but later learned she left Jamaica before the catastrophe. The Hamburg-American Line reported the ship in Kingston port on Friday and Saturday, implying Mrs Helm was distant from the disaster.
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E. E Helm
District Highways Office
Ffetn
New York
Hamburg-American
Mne
Prince August Wilhelm
Savanilla
South America
Patriotic Sons of the American Revolution Gather for Ladies Night
More than 300 members and guests attended the District of Columbia Society event at Rauscher's. Chief Justice Shepard and James T Dubois delivered addresses, with Commander Moore presiding. The evening featured a flag ceremony, singing, a buffet supper, and dancing to finish the program.
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Rauscher
Commander Moore
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Moore
Justice Shepard
Marsh
Philip Walker
Jadle
Louis Addison Dent
Shepard
James T du Boils
Cornelius A. Pugsley
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
New York
Dr. Childs
Fred D. Owen
Unioore
Wiliam Hamilton Bayly
A. Howard Clark
The
National Society
John Bayh
Dent
William Keye Gabe
T. Brooke Aratas
Ir vidIniat
Frederick Smyth
Dubois
Unclear meteorological warnings precede quake shock on Jamaica fruit trade
Forecasts warned of disaster amid unusual weather and a sharp drop in temperature. Calis were made today against nine leading Jamaica fruit merchants but none had information on the earthquake and awaited replies to cable inquiries.
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Jamaica
Another Town Shaken by Tremors Reported From Kingston Area
Gabid worked in fits and starts as meagre reports confirmed initial Kingston tremors. Felt up to seventy five miles west and forty miles east, with Spanish Town fifteen miles west and Mount Bay twenty miles east suffering damage. Three lives lost in Spanish Town. property losses noted along the coast. Havana, Tex, Jan 16.
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Kingston
Mount Bay
Havana
White House meeting on Wyoming land frauds discussed
An important confereme at the White House yesterday addressed land frauds in Wyoming. Attendees included President, Commissioner Garfield soon to be Interior Secretary, Milton D. Purdy, Assistant to the Attorney General, Assistant AG Cooley Senator Warren of Wyoming, Secretary Hitchcock who exposed the frauds, and Charles Nagel of St. Louis. The charges of fraud were brought to light during the session.
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Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Interior
Milton D. Purdy
Cooley
Warren
Hitchcock
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
Chicago Council Seeks Death Penalty for Assaults
The Chicago city council passed a resolution urging the legislature to enact the death penalty for criminal assaults on women and girls. The measure, recommended by the committee on State legislation, also calls for life imprisonment for attempts.
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