Russian Capital in State of Siege as Strikes Roil Moscow
Moscow workers join in uprising as troops fire on strikers. City declares siege amid mass blackouts and panic. authorities promise a mixed commission to investigate labor demands while editorials push for uncensored strike news and widespread factory closures loom across Russia.
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Czar
St Petersburg
Jar
Vassili Ostroff
Petersburg
Moscow
Russia
Fanperar Nicholas
Tsarsko Selo
St. Petersburg
Nevski Prospect
Nevski
Associated Press
Palace Square
Admiralty
Michelas
Democrats Back Davey Bill as party caucus divides over Roosevelt policy
A Democratic House caucus endorsed the Davey bill reflecting Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee views, while factions split between Bryan supporters and those favoring Roosevelt policies. Leader John Sharp Williams sought to resign but stayed, as Hearst forces pressed for their rebate bill. The debate covered railroad rate legislation, Reagan and Cullom bills, and timing of actions with votes ending in a large Williams-led majority.
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House
John Sharp Williams
Davey Bill
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Williams
Davey
Hay
Virginia
Representative Liverwash
California
Hearst
Baker
New York
Interstates Commerce Commission
John H. Reagan
Texas
Willams
Senate
Teels
Congress
Cochran
Missouri
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Bryan
Shoulan
Adamson
Georgia
Rainey
Illinois
Wiliams
Brian
Strongeattr Rr
Mentgomery
Ala
Southern Railway
Montgomery
Democratic Caucus Confirms Cuban Reciprocity Steers Davey Bill
Pacific supporters backed the resolution after a Democratic caucus noted no private car abuse issue. Mr Williams faced questions about rumored resignation, answering with a joke that he knew nothing. The Davey bill outlines that a found unreasonable rate by the commission becomes a reasonable rate after twenty days notice, remains until court review, and allows suits in any court with jurisdiction. The caucus ran from 3 PM to 11 33 PM.
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Wiliams
Davey
No Railway Legislation This Congress
Senate leaders conclude there is no time to pass railway rate reform before adjournment. They deem any late action ill conceived and a make-shift. With the Swayne case and the Statehood bill on the docket, an extra session next autumn is expected to address the tariff.
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Congress
Senate
Swayne
Rebate Hearings Close as Railroads Press for IC C Powers
A. C. Bird of the Gould system told the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee that none of the pending measures directly affect the main issue of rate regulation. He noted revolutions in the railroad scene and disagreed with the President's rate regulation proposals. The committee voted to end public hearings and to continue the discussion in executive session.
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A. C. Bird
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bird
Jerome Under Fire In Court Over Coroner Abuse Allegations
In New York on January 23, Coroner Moses J. Jackson’s counsel Frank Moss accused District Attorney Jerome of abusing authority. Moss said a subpoena server arrested Jackson in a coroners meeting, then hustled him to the DA’s office for a violent, profane attack. Jerome defended all actions as justified and said a grand jury would indict Jackson.
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New York
Jerome
Frank Moss
Moses J. Jackson
Goff
Moss
Jackson
District Attorney's Office
Board of Coroners
District Attorney's
Futile Ballot at Olympia
The seventh futile joint ballot by the legislature in Olympia Washington on January 23 failed to produce a U S Senator. Foster and Piles received 29 votes, Wilson 16, Jones 7, and Moora and Graves had few. A number of members were seated or paired, leaving the result inconclusive.
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Olympia
Wash
United States
Foster
Piles
Wilson
Jones
Moora
Derm
Graves
Goom
Bryan Praises Roosevelt at New Haven Banquet
Nebraskan William J. Bryan predicts a Democratic victory in 1908 at a New Haven banquet. He cites Roosevelt's independence, reform signals, and campaign-contribution disclosure as steps toward cleansing politics and boosting Democratic chances. He argues independence from party bosses and signs of radical help may aid the party.
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New Haven
Nebraskan
New Have
Conn
William J. Bryan
Elven Fornight
Warner Hall
Bryan
Acton
Roosevelt
Senate
Indiana
Connecticut
Tolatoi
Russia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Democratic Party
Addicks Here To Confer On Delaware Senator Race
Dover news reports days of maneuvering in the Delaware Senate as Addicks and allies convene in Raleigh. Officials refuse to confirm plans for an early vote on the senatorship while Addicks eyes possible organization of a bloc. The backdrop includes continued indecision over when voting might start and speculation of a deadlock ahead.
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Addicks
Raleigh
John Edward Addicks
Allee
Conner
Delaware
Layton
Capitol
Senator Allee
Scere
Iggestion
State Senate
PLEA FOR NOMINEE PARTY COMMITTEE ACTION
Jefferson City Missouri January reports a Republican State central committee resolution urging all assembly members to back Thomas K Niedringhaus, caucus nominee for United States Senator. A mass meeting pressed party harmony as Maj William Warner stated he is not a candidate and Roosevelt letter congratulated Niedringhaus.
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Miedringhaus
Maj
Warner
Jefferson City
Republican State Central
Assembly
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
United States
Republican State Executive Committee
Missouri
Assembly Hall
Bothwell
State Executive Committee
Republican Caucus
Thomas K. Niedringhaues
D. P. Dyer
T. J. Akins
Niedringhaus
William Warner
Kansas City
P. Walbridge
St. Louis
Hadley
W. F. Rankin
George W. Clarke
T. E B. Morris
Dr. Starckloff
J. W. Vosholt
Goodrich
J. B. Goodrich
House
Mr. Goodrich
Francis M. Cockrell
Niediringham
Cockrell
Kerens
Pettijohn
Niedtinghaus
A. C. Pettijohn
R. C. Kerens
Hii
Ixerens
Roosevelt
Inaugural Preparations and Civic Debates
Index lists today items including Moscow strikers inflamed policy debates on hate bills and Niedringhaus support, Chicago bluebeard arrest, veteran masons banquet, Cassini uprising view, Stoessel surrender blame, Swayne trial readiness, Santo Domingo policy attacked, district bull, Smeet case near end, theater items, European gossip, hotel talks, labor union address, liquor license contest, and regional notes on Russia, Santo Domingo finances, masters and pilots convention.
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Niedringhaus
Chicago
Bluebeard
Virgina
Maryland
Russia
Santo Domingo
La Follette Nominated to Succeed Quarles in Wisconsin
Madison January 23 Gov Robert M La Follette was chosen to succeed Senator J W Quarles by a Republican caucus in Wisconsin on the first ballot taking 95 votes to 26 for Quarles with 18 scattering The Stalwarts backed La Follette after Cooper withdrew and Webb Esch factions shifted The election is expected to be confirmed Wednesday with a Republican majority in both houses La Follette will be elected tomorrow after serving a third term as governor and defeating Stalwart opposition
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
United States
J. W. Quarles
Wisconsin
Gov
la Follette
Martin J. Lueck
la Follette Tivety
Quarles
Scattering
IZ Hi
Flonts
Sooper
Gov la Follette
Hisch and Webb
John M. Whitehead
Bank Runs After Cashier Suicide Close Fast End Savings Bank
In Columbus on January 28 a depositor run followed the suicide of cashier C H Houseman at the Fast End Savings Bank. Directors closed the bank and placed it in receivership with W H English bond $40,000 as panic spread among east side residents. Most customers had withdrawn then redeposited as order was restored before the morning end.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles SI. Houseman
Fast End Savings Bank
W HW English
Hougeman
East Side
Haet End Savings Bank
C H. Houseman
Houseman
Cseenesece
Bluebeard of Milwaukee: Ex-convict Druggist Accused of Poison
Milwaukee reports allege John Hoch a chemist and former druggist, kept five furnished flats with poisons and multiple wives across cities. Police cite sixteen wives, four suspicious deaths, and a pattern of murders linked to Hoch, who reportedly married sisters and vanished after settlements and insurances.
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John Hoch
Milwaukee
Double suicide plan after Milwaukee hotel tragedy
Milwaukee January 23 A young woman found dead in a Blatz Hotel room ten days after arriving with man listed as E S Terry and wife Chicago The man Terry has vanished Police believe a double suicide plan misfired A note to Mrs Parker of Chicago and a crumpled note indicating sending bodies point to a fatal honeymoon incident involving Florence Terry and her husband Terry is about thirty four, sixteen years older, and largely unknown to the family.
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Chicago
John Hock
Shippy
Hoch
William Steinbecker
Pholice
Hodh
Henry Schwanzara
St. Louis
Schulte
Mary Breher
Hchwanzara
Schultz
Isa
Irs
Lfe
Milwaukee
Wis
Blatz
E S Terry
Terry
A. Groves
Terrys
Governor Vardaman Arrests Suspected Killer Aboard Train
Governor Vardaman borrowed a revolver from a conductor on a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad train and forced Jim Hannah, a Black man, to surrender after Hannah was accused of murdering two men in Homes County. Hannah was turned over to Yazoo City sheriff and identified later.
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Jackson
Miss
Gow Vardaman
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Jim Hannah
Homes County
Hannah
Yazoo City
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