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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

6

Wreck on Rock Island Express Near Kinmundy Inquiries Open

A deadly derailment occurred when an express train ahead of a freight halted for water at Kinmundy Illinois. The impact hurled cars forward, killing several aboard and injuring many. Union officials and investigators will hold hearings in Champaign to determine causes and fault.

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Profits vast in iron ore controversy sparks memorial plan

Taft backs study on Lake Superior iron ore profits and transportation costs. Aides say commission says ore railroads tied to steel giants inflate prices, urging possible separation. Andrew Carnegie may fund a grand Indian Memorial building with Kel sey drawing plans and field visits spanning Panama to Alaska.

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Cost Sheets Review Led by Committee

The committee discussed revealing cost sheets for the corporation’s foreign sales division and potential expert examination to verify composite production costs. Chairman Stanley resisted broader disclosure while agreeing to have expert Mr. Rac present cost sheets for verification, with Mr. Farrell’s testimony to resume today.

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Licenses Recorded For Marriages In Multiple States

Names and ages of couples seeking marriage licenses across several towns and counties including Walter W Dillon 72 and Mary E Wartranft 20. Rev John W Erlzxet Sonn U Hof 2 and Margaret 7 Finke 25. Rev Andrea J Carey Tepiach B Planners of Broadway Yo and Bessie Frye 4. Edward Stanley Lewis Loudr 26 and Anos Maxwell 35. Rev J How art wes Willian Donaldson 4 and Augusta Tickusr 19. Rev Ah Wrieht Anthony 3 Rinald l and Toca Jordan 19 Baltimore Md. Rev J 1 Wella Angelo & Perlagd 2 and Mebel V Fuh 1% Harrisonburg Ya. Rev TE Stanley Wmit T Shean G and Helep Augusta Deo Bleag. Rev Edward sane Jehu C Regie 77 and Octacy M Hatcher 2 Lanham Ma. Tho Rex Joba C Briers.

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Tariff Battle Moves to Caucus as Senator Assails Plan

Senator Oliver Lees warns the proposed tariff bill marks a drastic free trade shift unseen in seven years. The measure seeks broad cuts on iron and steel products, with iron ore and sewing machines raised to the free list, and aims to reduce steel import duties from about 24.51% to roughly 24%.

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Proposed bill cuts steel duty and risks jobs nationwide

The text argues a bill to reduce the duty on structural steel would shift the Atlantic coast market to foreign manufacturers, deprive thousands of workers of employment, and cause widespread disaster even worse than the Wilson era.

CAPITAL BOY SEA HERO saves woman from shark peril on voyage

Marcus A Jordan, brother of Li Uridge L Jordan, and passenger aboard the steamer Cleveland bound from Bombay to Yokohama, dived to rescue Mrs Sherwood Hall after she jumped overboard amid a shark infested sea. He kept her head above water until the lifeboat arrived. Mrs Hall died later. Jordan, 17, hails from California and has been touring the world with his brother Eldridge F Jordan, gaining practical training in real estate and banking during school breaks. The voyage has lasted five months, with no immediate plans to return, and Jordan has become popular in Washington social circles.

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Duke of Connaught Visits Taft in New York and Washington

The Duke of Connaught and the Canadian viceregal party arrive in New York for social engagements and a planned Washington visit. Ambassador Reid hosts a luncheon for the duke and Duchess of Connaught with notable guests. Taft to greet the party at the White House Thursday.

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Opposition to Hook Appointment by Washington Ministers

The Evangelical Bamsters Alliance of Washington and other reform groups protested Judge William Hook's Supreme Court nomination, citing a Jim Crow car decision and alleged prejudice against colored citizens. The letter from Bodtun Jan 2 and leaders A Munroe Trotter and Mois claim Hook denied Negroes equal access and mobility in rail travel.

Bamsters Alliance of Washington Sbenezer Ainns Nebroes Taft William Hook Supreme Court Audge Hook

Thieves Scorn Silver Coin at New Anacostia Brick Co

A robbery across multiple incidents is reported. Thieves entered a brick company office about 10 am yesterday stealing 35 from a safe while workers were away. Several other thefts cited include jewelry, a gavel, a change fund, and a clerk from the War Department. Police connected suspects at several locations.

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Death waits for richeson in a taxed suit

In a damaged OCR fragment, references to a legal case involve a sheriff, prison, and county offices. Names and places are unclear, with scattered terms suggesting a court action and custody aspects. The readable bits imply a pursuit or indictment context and possible debt or property connotations.

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