Roosevelts Demand for Senate Vote on Brownsville Amendment
President Roosevelt challenges Republican leaders as he demands a Senate vote on Blackburns amendment to the Foraker resolution. The White House asserts opposition to the Brownsville decision is a pretext for attack on Roosevelts policies and pledges support for a vote endorsing his action or inviting repudiation by the party.
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Ker
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Kean
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Hele
Scott
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Administration
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Hansbrough
la Follette
Warren
Mr. Lodge
Massachusetts
Spooner
Hate
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Cown
Earthquake Relief in Jamaica Improves as US Navy Aid Arrives
Kingston tremors leave 800 bodies found daily and famine fears eased by bananas and imports. The Celtic supplies and American bluejackets boost morale while Governor Swettenham, Admiral Davis, and Gov. Swettenham coordinate aid. Navy carriers Indiana and Missouri assist with food, guard consulate, and restore order. Believed relocation and transport conditions improve amid continued debris removal and memorial services.
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Jamalice
Kingston
Celtic
Indiana
Admiral Davis
Gov. Swettenham
Missouri
Celic
Jamaica
Great Britain
Petter
Alfred Jones
Duchess Wins Separation Settlement At Marlborough Estate
London report states the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough will live apart with the duke keeping Blenheim Palace and a yearly $100,000 annuity, while the duchess retains the Marlborough jewels and rights over the sons education and future careers. Custody of the boys alternates six months each year and travel limits abroad are set until they reach adulthood.
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Marlborough
London
Duchess of Marlborough
Marquis of Lansdowne
Duke of Marlborough
Bowood Park
Wiltshire
Blenheim Palace
America
Iver
Charles Spencer- Churchill
Frances Grealey
Marquis of Drandford
Sarah Wilson
Woodstock House
Duchess
Chris. Kanier
Virginia Port
Higgins Lies Near Death in New York Governor's Last Hours
Frank Wayland Higgins former governor of New York lies near death from a heart ailment at his Olean home. Doctors kept no hope of recovery while heart specialist Dr Janeway and Albany physician Dr Ward attended him. Family at bedside and no further bulletins expected unless condition worsens.
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sQiean
N. Y
Frank Wayland Higgins
Janeway
New York
Olean
Ward
Albany
Na Bedalde
King Edward to Visit Cliveden for Shooting Day
London report says King Edward may visit Cliveden for a day of shooting before the season ends. Attendance will mark Mrs Waldorf Astor’s status as mistress, with plans for Mrs Astor and others to visit the South of France next month. An auction of furniture from residence 1215 12th St NW is listed for Monday at 10:30 a.m. by Sloan & Co.
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Watteau
Oiiver H P. Belmont
Sunderland Sjouse
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Villefranche
Edward
Waldorf Astor
Cliveden
Sprelal Cami Wrupain
Astor
France
Charles
Dana Gibson
Gibson
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
Villa
Sorrento
12Th St. Aw
Afonday
Sloan & Co
Desolation in Flood Sweeps Ohio River Valley
Flooding drives thousands from homes as the Ohio River crest nears, with Cincinnati, Newport, Covington and surrounding areas inundated. Tens of thousands face shelter shortages while relief efforts split the city into zones. Indiana, Wellsville, East Liverpool report widespread damage and transportation disruptions. A large residence at 1006 16th NW goes to auction tomorrow.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Newport
Covington
East End
Mill Creek
Dempsey
East Liverpool
Big Hill
Sanitary Reduction Company
Sheridan Avenue
Wellsville
Indiana
Settlement workers quit over failure to aid the poor
New York reports J G Phelps Stokes and Rose Pastor Stokes will end long settlement work on the East Side saying efforts were neutralized by counter influences in the interests of the rich. They accuse the public of blindness to the real issues and vow to redirect efforts toward awakening people to the injustices in the social system.
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New York
J. G Phelps Stokes
Rose Pastor Stokes
Ays
Brokes
Man Allows Bees to Sting for Rheumatism Relief
Harrisburg report describes Redseeker E Young submitting to eighteen cross Cyprian bee stings at the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association event. State Zoologist Surface applied the stings, with Dr Moultton and over 200 observers watching. Young reports reduced swelling and improved movement, planning to continue the treatment until cured.
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Washington Post
Harrisburg
E Young
Association
Young
Wreck at Troupe Texas Delays Passenger Train
A serious collision on the International and Great Northern Railway at Troupe Texas injured many passengers. A light engine struck a passenger train this evening and a relief train has been dispatched to the scene. The report comes from Palatine via Houston dated January 18.
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Houston
Tex
Palatine
Troupe
International and Great Northern Railway
Powder Train Explosion Kills and Injures Many
Unofficial reports from Sanford Indiana state a powder car exploded on a siding wrecking a west bound passenger train and destroying the freight train carrying the powder. Eight to ten killed and twenty five to thirty injured. gas from a nearby pipe may have filled the car and sparks from a locomotive are blamed for ignition.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Big
Sanford
Sereer
Indianapolis
Mattoon
Sandford
St Marys
Casey Hinds
Potomac River Rising Threatens Banks and Floods
Special from Hagerstown Md Jan 1 Potomac at Williamsport eight feet above normal and near bank fall for the day after a three foot fall last night River men fear flooding as rising temperatures melt deep snow Rain has stopped and freezing weather may limit danger The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal banks feared as flood looms Conoco cheague and Antietam creeks also rise The Boskman collection sale at Sloan Galleries listings and catalogues from C G Sloan & Co Auctioneers with Mardi Gras 1007 dates and volumes mentioned.
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Washington Pon Hagerstown
Potomac
Williamsport
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Conococheague
Antietam
Centenary tribute to Gen Lee at New Willard Hotel
A large gathering of Confederate and Southern Societies in Washington honors General Robert E Lee on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Prominent figures including Senator Berry John Sharp Williams and others laud Lee's ideals and leadership. A Roosevelt letter expresses respect and notes reconciliation after the Civil War.
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Justice Brewer
Senator Berry
John Sharp Williams
Robert Edward Lee
District of Columbia
New Willard Hotel
Gen Lee
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Tabute
Lee
Ter Favorite
Dixie
Thay
Roland Cotton Smith
White House
Washington
Hilary A Herbert
Chaireman
Seth Shepard
Marcus J Wright
Charles E Howry
William A Gordon
Thomas Nelson Page
Edwin A Alderman
Joseph Wilmer
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Lise
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