Rate Fight Warms Dolliver Bill Basis of Legislation
The article reports on the Dolliver railroad rate bill, its administration tie and party dynamics, with Roosevelt's program backing, Senate committee discussions, and prospects for amendments. It notes that the bill will be called the Dolliver measure and credit may go to the President, while some senators seek to influence features via amendments and other bills. The House and Senate blocs debate pace, with foraker and elkins proposals considered for inclusion and the party seeking cohesion over individual credit.
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Roosevelt
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Secral
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Dolliver
Io Committee
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Delliver
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Foraker
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mihout Aon
Paraker
Spraker
Itule
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Davey Bis
Senate seeks speed on Hepburn bill amid House action
The piece outlines expectations that the Hepburn bill or its general form will clear the House and reach the Senate before committee review concludes. It notes possible incorporation of features into a composite bill and discusses views of Senate members on delaying action to simplify the session. It mentions expected minority reports by Democrats and factional plans within both parties as the bill moves through Interstate Commerce Committee scrutiny.
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Spite, Says Dr Parker In Scythian Fire Case
Dr Charles T Parker and his wife, noted as the world’s only woman yacht skipper, recount their version of the Scythian fire incident. They deny ordering the blaze and blame the surf against them on ongoing litigation in which Mrs Parker seeks large sums. The wife, formerly Susan De Forest Day, is a New York Yacht Club member and pilot.
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Washington Post
New York
Charles T Parker
Susan de Forest Day
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Scythian
James Cardiff
Mra
Editor Souverin given one year jail term for seditious papers
In St Petersburg M Souverin editor of the Russ, the empire's widest circulation, was sentenced to a year in a fortress for publishing December manifesto of the workmen’s council and proclamations urging armed opposition. Defense claimed the material reflected political life, but judges found the actions aggravated the offense. The case sparked liberal press panic and calls for royal clemency, while political factions discuss constitutional reforms and election law.
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National Assembly
Shonts pushes Panama Canal contracts plan in Cincinnati
Theodore P. Shonts, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, urged private contracts for canal segments and criticized eight hour and contract labor laws. He praised Secretary Taft, defended Panama project as a guaranteed success, and outlined rapid steps to bid out work once the canal type is fixed.
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$75,000 Jewel Theft Revealed in London Lady Parker Case
New York City dated report notes Lady Parker Miss A E Vantine daughter of the late A A Vantine robbed of jewels worth 75000 in a Carleton Hotel room in London. A master key entry and a suspected sneaking thief linked to two continents pursued by Scotland Yard, tracked to New York then Florida.
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Gilbert Parker
Carleton Hotel
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Scotland Yard
Palm Beach
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Central Office
England
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Jewel Thief In Hotel Breslin In New York
Charles Menter of Cincinnati reported theft of jewelry worth 1250 dollars from his wife at the Hotel Breslin. Mrs Menter said she left the jewels in their apartment during a walk.
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New York
Charles Menter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Detectives Kill Burglar in Desplaines Standoff
Chicago authorities report one burglar killed and another fatally wounded when detectives from the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad confronted five men at a Desplaines repair shop. The suspects, after a brief exchange of fire, attempted to flee with loot. three wounded men escaped as others exhausted ammunition.
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Desplaines
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Funeral in midair over the Mississippi River
William Gurnside’s will directs his ashes to be scattered from Eads Bridge in St Louis. Executor J A Nolan led the midair ceremony and recited brief verses as Burnside’s remains were cast into the river. Once wealthy, he died in poverty at eighty.
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J A Nolan
Record price paid for Plymouth Rock hen at show
A Plymouth Rock hen sold for a record price, reportedly the highest for a single bird, bringing $750 after several bidders competed. The owner had asked $100, but the final sale exceeded expectations as buyers vied for the prized biddy.
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Washington Post
Boston
Plymouth Rock
Rebels Occupy Quito As New Government Succeeds
Rioters seize prisons, free political prisoners, and capture barracks in Quito. A junta forms a new government. Vice President Moreno assumes power, while Gen Eloy Alfaro is proclaimed president by rebels. Gen Plaza flees on a Chilean ship as unrest continues in Guayaquil. Maranon joins the rebellion with revolutionists arriving from Dale.
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Amalio Puga
Luis Dilton
Gueyaquil
Ignacio Robles
Gan
Fidel Garcia
Baguerizad Moreno
Eloy Alfara
Hmilo Arrevglo
Plaza
Leonidas Plaza
United States
Loa
Panama
Maranon
Dale
Seven Saved At Sea From Kipling Sinking
Seven seamen aboard the schooner Kipling were rescued after the lifeboat was crushed by the bowsprit as big waves battered the vessel off the British coast. All crew leaped to the bowsprit and clung there until a second lifeboat from the Maine reached them and took them aboard. The Kipling had been crippled for twenty days and was bound for America.
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King David wreck claims seven aboard near Mootka
West coast dispatches say lack of information and bad charts caused the sinking of the British ship King David near Bajo Reef on December 12. Chief officer A Wallstrom and six seamen drowned as Cape Beale aid was sought from 100 miles away but never arrived.
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Index to 20 Day's Issue Part One
The long table of contents lists sections and page breaks across news, editorials, sports, magazines, and comic entries. It highlights names, places, events, and themes from politics to society, with references to court cases, Parliament, and international topics.
Reopens Edwards Inquiry Verdict Divorce
Coroner Mix rules on a divorce related inquiry as accusations regarding Homestead and Col. charges are denied. Officials from People and Police deny specific charges in the case, with Edwards inquiry reopened to review previous findings.
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Inquest Opens on Death at Hiller Homestead
City Attorney Simpson says he will pursue further investigation into the death of Edwards at the Hiller homestead New York ward residents question the coroner Eliots verdict as police guard remains at the scene nightly. A police detail was assigned by Chief Williams after the coroner’s tentative finding of self murder on January 8.
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Attorpson
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Eliots
Simpson
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Wiian
Pittsburg Man Ends 41 Day Fast in Hunger Throat Hunger Belief
Pittsburg Jan 20 Shermen Stauffer relative of Dr R B Burns city bacteriologist Allegheny who claimed real hunger should be felt in the throat not the stomach and would prove it by fasting until appetite returned has begun eating again after forty one days of fast Persian Floor Coverings. Messrs Boyafians import Persian Rugs Carpets will be shown at Sloan 1407 Grst tomorrow and Tuesday then auction the next three days at 1 am and 3 pm. Distinctive Fabrics for Gentlemen s Suits and overcoats at E H Snyder Co Ps ave inspection invited.
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Washington Post
Shermen Stauffer
R. 8
Burns
Allegheny
Murder of banker shocks Warren Ohio area
Wealthy banker and farmer R K Lewis murdered at his West Farmington home after a conference with an unknown man. No robbery, purse and watch left. burning straw and a flatiron used, bloodhounds on trail. Two Lewis brothers died earlier, fueling speculation of a family crime in Ohio. Detectives from Cleveland investigating.
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West Farmington
R. K. Lewis
Lewis
Cilevelant
Frank Lewis
Althous
Georg Lews
Hns
Murderer hunt in Moorestown after barn killing
Police in Moorestown New Jersey and neighboring states arrest numerous black suspects after Miss Florence Allinson was murdered in a Strawbridge farm barn. Bessie Walker the five year old adopted child could identify suspects but has yet to name the killer. A Hartford man Tom Berry was seized by detectives but offered no details as he was taken from bed.
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N. J
Altthough
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Florence W. Allinson
Strawbridge
Bessie Walker
Tom Berry
Hartford
Lore
Conway
Misa Allinson
End of a Tragic Life Yowa Recluse Found Dead
Nicholaa Carlos a wealthy Iowa recluse was found dead near Dallas Centre. Once a New York bar admittee whose Civil War injury disfigured him he fled a sweetheart in New York and lived reclusive in an old shack. A large sum remained undisturbed in his clothes signaling a sudden end to a life of wealth and mystery.
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Nicholaa Carlos
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