President-Elect Wilson favors abolishing inaugural ball
Trenton reports Gov. Wilson has written to Inaugural Committee chair Eustis urging consideration of omitting the inaugural ball due to government costs and public duty concerns. He cites a $325,000 expense, tied to Pension Building idleness and related incidental costs, and requests a simple reception instead. House hearing set for today as officials react.
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Trenton
Wilson
Capitol
Pension Building
House Committee
N. J
William Corecoran Eustis
Washington
Eustis
Willliam Corcoran Eustis
George E. Hamilton
Gov. Wilson
Hampton
Mr. Wilson
Morris Sheppard
Sheppard
Hs Comwalttedo
Wedding Sequel To Tragedy Links Wealthy Man And Nurse
Victor E. Bevans, a wealthy New Jersey businessman, marries Alice Smith, widow of Elwin Smith, after she nursed him back from severe injuries when a rifle shot killed Mrs. Bevans. The healing bond grew into affection following the October night attack and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bevans. George Jagers, once in conflict with Bevans, faced conviction but died in jail by his own hand.
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Assasait
Washington Post
New York
Victor E. Bevans
New Jersey
Alice Smith
Elwin’. Smith
Bevans
N. J
Auto Crash Involving Daughter Of Fairbanks Causes Injury
Mrs J W Timmons, daughter of former Vice President Fairbanks, driving an electric runabout on Connecticut avenue near New Hampshire circle strikes Mollie Cooley an 11 year old domestic. Cooley suffers scalp wound and possible internal injuries. Cooley is taken to Emergency Hospital for observation.
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Fairbanks
Miss Cooley
J.W. Timmons
Timmons
New Hampshire Avenue
Gaynor says he will not seek reelection at dinner
Mayor William J. Gaynor told the Holland Society of New York dinner he would not run for a second term. He praised Dutch citizens as a stable element and warned that many may not vote for him next time, while acknowledging a Dutch speaker’s claim they would vote in the future. Andrew Carnegie, Jonkheer London, and Rep Martin W. Littleton were among other speakers.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Holland Society of New York
Thig
Jonkheer
London
Netherlands
Andrew Carnegie
Martin W. Littleton
Negroes Threaten Cane Field Burning on National Holiday
Havana reports say liberal representatives urge agitation against conjunctionists, citing 1906 revolution fears. Negroes in Oriente province intend to burn cane fields on February 24, claiming organization and possession of arms and ammunition after May unrest. Washington officials monitor the situation.
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Washington
Havana
Oriente
Home Rule Voted In Lords Fight Over Opposition
The exit polls show Home Rule approval in the Lords after a long battle. Bonar Law warns Ulster would be justified in armed opposition, while the Irish cheer the culmination of a lengthy struggle as bitter debate precedes the final result.
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Ulster
Redmond Hails Victory In Home Rule Debates
London report details passage of the home rule measure in the Commons with a large majority and enthusiastic demonstrations. John Redmond praises the victory, foresees enactment within the lifetime of this parliament, and lauds Gladstone’s legacy as Ireland’s star rises. The Lords read the bill. Asquith and Redmond receive cheers while police guard against clashes amid nationalist and unionist sections.
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London
House of Lords
Balfour
Rand
Lordas
John BH
Tréland
Wberals
Ishorites
Unionista
Asquith
Redmond
Nationallate
Commons
Lords
Anjeten
Mredmond
Parliament
F. Gladstone
Star of Ireland
Andrew Bonar Law
Demin
Replion
Uister
Irish Bill Debate Sparks Ulster Tensions and Violence
Lords and Commons clash over constitutional changes as nationalist pressure grows and Ulster unionists vow to resist without bloodshed. In Belfast orange demonstrations erupt with gunfire and one man in critical condition after clashes near City Hall.
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Ulster
Down
Belfast
Birrell
Ireland
Lords
House of Common
Commons
Etty Hall
Doubts Japan Asked Peace In Letter To Roosevelt
Count Witte casts doubt on a Washington World report that Japan begged American intervention to end the Russo Japanese War. He says the Mikado’s letter to President Roosevelt may have been a regular diplomatic communication rather than a plea for mediation. Witte led the Russian plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth and knows the conference’s secret history.
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Mikado
Roosevelt
Count Witte
Washington Post
New York
St. Petersburg
New York World
Count’ Witte
Odessa
United State
Theodore Roosevelt
Whiile
Japan
Russia
Plén
United’ ‘States
Winning Ticket on Titanic Reported Sold in Slciy
A Titanic lottery ticket claiming a first prize of 1.5 million francs was reportedly sold in Slciy. Bank checks found no claimant to the prize, with efforts to reach the holder reportedly frail. Tickets were part of a batch sent to a vessel’s unit, and authorities await proper payment.
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Wirmnlbg
France
Fraitéu
Slciiy
Trunk hiding place leads to deadly mistake
Amesbury Massachusetts January 1 A wife Mrs Alphonse Victorine hid in a trunk to tease her husband as he entered the house. The trunk lock trapped her and she suffocated. Medical examiner F C Hurd said autopsy confirms the theory after a three day police search.
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Amesbury
Mass
Alphonse Victorine
F. C. Hurd
Fear ship El Dorado lost at sea with 39 crew and cargo
Galveston Tex Jan 16 officials believe the Morgan Line steamer El Dorado overdue from New York to Galveston may be lost after 12 days of searching. Captain Wood and chief officer William Gower survived the voyage. engineers Herbert from Alabama and others aboard. Seneca cutter continues the search while reports say the Ruslan bark Dorothea may be abandoned. Weather remains mild and suitable for continued search efforts.
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Galveston
Tex
Morgan Line
el Dorian
New York
JW. Jurgen
Jurgen
W. B. Wood
William Gower
Charles Herbert
Aleters
Alah
Séneca
Carrie
Winslow
Dorothea
Bean
Epee
Carolina
Discovery of a Woman and Two Children with Two Hearts
The Washington Post reports an extraordinary medical case in which Dr Morgenstern and other city physicians found a mother and two children all possessing two hearts. The case, observed during a minute examination after a smallpox scare, astonished the physician and drew interest from Northampton County medical peers for future observation.
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Washington Post
Pat
Jan. W
James A. Morgénatera
Berton Perkins
Ehita
Mylius Deportation Denied by U S Secretary Nagel
Journalist Mylius, convicted in London of seditious libel, was ordered expelled from the United States by Secretary Nagel on grounds the offense lacked political character. James of the Liberator and supporters argued the decision ignored law and demanded a habeas corpus writ to prevent return to Havre.
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Bawnerd F. Myllus
London
George V
United States
Charles ‘Nagel
Garamerce “and Labor
Mylius
England
Michael Culme-Seymour
Trevelyan
Napier
Nagel
América
Dinisange
Fiabe
Paris
Bne- Janid
Ana
Ita
Mr. Nagél
New . York
J James
Erator
Parla
Mylias
Barry
Abel
Mythis
Havre
Painter Izzy implicates New York arson ring in waves of fires
Izzy the Painter testified in New York court describing how he and eight professional incendiaries torched more than 20 houses, watching firemen respond as insurance agents and adjusters allegedly coordinated with Tenderloin and East Side gangs. Chicago cases linked similar schemes with insurance adjusters bribing officials to halt prosecutions.
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New ‘York
New York
Iezy
New: York
Bingsing
Timiself
Whitman
Tanya
Tenderloin
Trust
Ney
Seatlgio
Izzy
Chicago
Joseph Clarke
A.A. Beach
Beach
Ares
Btate
Heyne
Inaugural Ball Opposition and Various News Bits
Gov Wilson faces opposition to the inaugural ball amid a flurry of items including a girl hit by a car, parliamentary moves on home rule, shipwreck losses, deportations, wealth fears, a deceased captain, and inquiries into insurance and court matters. Reports touch on commerce needs, immigration talks, and military aid denial while noting political and social developments across the period.
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Wilson
Timmans
Witneys
T. C. Philpitt
Wesley Markwood
Trust
France
Dent
Illioig
Coheresa Senate
McClernand
Civil Service Court
MacVeagh
Uncle Sam
Radicals Lead in China Election Returns Say Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph voting correspondent reports elections across the country tilt toward radical south leaders and against President Yuan Shikai, indicating a shift in influence as the nation votes.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Yuan Shi Kai
Shipwreck Deaths and Hundreds Rescued In Atlantic Voyage
The British steamship Veronese with 139 passengers wrecked off Leixões near Oporto. Eighty four saved by shore lifelines, sixteen reported dead after being thrown from baskets. Almerian, sailing from Galveston to Liverpool, crippled near Kinsale, battered by a hurricane, steered to Queenstown under tow but engines failed.
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Spain
Veronese
Leixoes
Oporte
Ines
Hotjangla
Regenc Wes & Ignon
Ae. Laimport and
Holt Line
Queenstown
Almeriah
Galveston
Newport
Liverpool
Queenstown Harbor
Kinsale
Almerian
Lord Erne
Cardiff
New York
Almerians
Keene Left Over Ten Million Will Filed for Probate
James R. Keene veteran stock operator and turfman leaves his entire estate to widow Sara J. Keene. Estimated value ranges from ten to fifteen point nine million dollars. No provision for son Foxball or daughter Jessie. executor to decide future arrangements. Lawyer affidavit notes no real estate and personal property exceeding ten million.
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New York
James R. Keene
Sara J. Keene
Foxball
Jessie
Keene
Train Wreck In Massachusetts Injures Fifteen
A derailment on the Boston and Albany line near Chariton left fifteen injured, eight seriously, when a sleeping car rear truck jumped a switch and toppled onto the eastbound track. Passengers suffered from flying glass and crushed seats. names include Ward, Grant, Potter, and Adelaide Perkins of Springfield. Milton Porter is said to be fatally hurt. The wreck halted traffic with trains running on a limited schedule over the weekend.
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Sprinietielas
Mass
Bosa
Albany
Chariton
Boston
Aly
Springfield
Milton
A. Porter
British Guard at Acapulco Fearing American Cruiser Arrival
Report from Mexico City dated January 16 notes pending arrival of the US cruiser Denver at Acapulco. British sloop Shearwater has reached the port and will stay until Denver arrives. British consul reports no expected attack on the port while foreign warships are present. Also mentions a revolver attack near Veracruz and identifies a man named Rippe of New York.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Denver
Washington Post
Mexico City
Mex
Shearwater
el Patrero
Vere Crus
Aturday
New York
State Department
Wiliam W. Canada
Vers
Cres
Concentration Now A Danger Witness Testifies
The report notes Jacob H. Schiff opposing law to interfere and argues against restricting combinations. It describes Reynolds and Schiff debating ethics of bond issues and urges more freedom for growth. The committee work nears completion with a recess until Wednesday.
Let Monopolies Fall Wealth and Law Clash
Mr Schiff and Mr Untermyer spar at a money trust inquiry debating monopoly power. Schiff argues natural laws curb excess without law, likening it to Babel and self-destruction. Untermyer presses for safeguards amid rising monopolies.
Schiff Advocates Individual Wealth Power Over Monopolies
Jacob H. K. Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Co told the House money trust committee that individuals should be free to concentrate fortunes and power, limited only by natural laws that would curb monopolies. He opposed corporate concentration and holding companies, favoring self-regulation by directors and stronger publicity for bank affairs. The session also heard George Reynolds warn that current money and credit concentration threatens national progress. The committee plans further hearings and is set to hear William Rockefeller after adjournment.
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House Money Trust Committee
Jacob HK. Schiff
New York
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Schiff
Scilfy
Gerrie M. Reyholat
Chicago
Reynolds
H. P. Davidson
Thomas W. Lamont
F. L. Hine
George F. Baker
William Rockefeller
Mr. Untermyer
Mr. Schiff
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