Shonts resigns as Isthmian Canal chairman moves to New York
Theodore P Shonts resigns as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission effective March 4 1907. President Roosevelt accepts with high praise for his eighteen months of service and notes the move to lead a New York transit venture. John Stevens expected to succeed and head the commission with headquarters shifted to the isthmus.
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New York
Theodore P Shonts
Chaiirman
Isthmian Canal Commission
Yesterdes
White House
Mr Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Havan-Belmont Combination
New York City
Shonts
Wallace
Shoats
Shonte
Shonte 13 Aa Follows ‘New York
T. P Shonts
Washington
Shonts LE
Isthmian Canal
Helleve
Theodore Roosevelt
Stevens
John Stevens
Lattes
Ms Post
Ir Shonts
Taft
War Department
Root Leaves Montreal After Canadian Visit
Elihu Root United States Secretary of State plans early morning departure from Montreal by the Delaware and Hudson train to New York en route to Washington. He attended a luncheon by Sir William Van Horne and visits to McGill University and Royal Victoria College. A dinner hosted by Lord Strathcona featured Montreal’s prominent figures.
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Specter
Washington Post
Montreal
Elihu Root
United States
New York
Delaware and Hudson
Washington
Root
Sir William van Horne
McGil University
Royal Victoria College
Lord Strathcona
Mr. Root
Canada
Brute Teacher Faces Parental Action Over School Row
Special to The Washington Post from Cincinnati recounts Principal Fraser’s rod punishment of twelve year old Karl Kampf Muller, provoking girls led by Celia Caspary to protest. The incident escalated as Fraser tried to take Celia for further punishment, causing several girls to flee and one to fall, injuring her ankle. Parents demand a superintendent review.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Janus—Rasistant
Fraser
Karl Kampfmuller
Karl
Celia Caspary
Miss Caspary
Distress in North Dakota prompts fuel and food relief
North Dakota towns face fuel exhaustion as railroads fail to supply coal and groceries. A telegram from New Rockford says relief is needed at once with no fuel for ten days and no groceries for three weeks. The Interstate Commerce Commission is coordinating aid efforts to secure fuel and food.
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Minneapolis
North Dakota
Lawton
Interstate Commerce Commission
R M Kennedy
New Rockford
N Dak
Northern Pacific Railroad
Harlan
Death pact ends in Baltimore women’s double tragedy
At the Hotel Hewitt in Baltimore two women Mary Crane and Evelyn Eling were found unconscious with gas turned on. Crane died soon after. Eling survived but is gravely affected. The coroner’s inquiry reveals a mutual suicide pact as the motive, both lacking permanent homes and agreeing to end their lives together.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Hewitt
Harford Avenue
Mary Crane
Evelyn Eling
Crane
Caruthers
Kline
Rescue on Deserted Island Saves Vigilant Crew
On January 23 at St Johns Newfoundland a rescue party saved the captain and mate of the American vessel Vigilant who were stranded for thirty five hours on a deserted island after being carried away by ice from Bay of Island. They endured extreme cold with no food or shelter but left their signature, avoiding likely death. The note adds that during five years of a herring fishery 108 vessels were engaged and several wrecks occurred involving American and five colonial vessels.
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St Johns
Newfoundland
Vigilant
Bay of Island
Girl Mortgages Body for Ten Dollar Help
In Des Moines, Iowa, Dottie Moran mortgaged her body to a pawnbroker to obtain ten dollars needed to aid a dying friend in Council Bluffs. She pledged her body for thirty dollars with interest and a possible sale to a medical college if she fails to repay.
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Washington Post
Bes Moines
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Dottie Moran
Dottie
Mose Levich
2 Medical College
Siberia Steamer Brings Rare Japanese Art Collection
Siberis, Messrs Sloan & Co, M07 Gst, announce arrival of a large collection of old Japanese art. The items are being catalogued for sale next week by the firm, following shipment on the steamer Siberia Iron Japan.
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Siberis
Messrs Sloan & Co
Siberia
Iron Japan
Japan
Quake Strikes Jamaica as Archbishop Labels Aid Refusal
News from Kingston reports two strong earthquakes causing building collapses and panic with no injuries. The West Indies archbishop criticized Gov Swettenham for rejecting American aid, while a French and Haitian contingent considered relief options. The Daily Telegraph condemns the governor’s autocratic response as Brits call for decisive action and American naval help.
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All West Indies
Roosevelt
Jamaica
Swettenham
Kingston
Enos Nuttall
The
West Indies
Kr. Edward
Jurien de la Craviere
Daily Telegraph
Gov Swettenham
Ubs
Desis
Govern Beekman Winthrop Train Derails Near Quebradillas
Gov Beekman Winthrop and officials riding a special train from San Juan to celebrate the San Juan Ponce railroad were derailed by a defective truck near Quebradillas. The governor leapt from a coach that stopped within six inches of a 1,400 foot precipice. no injuries reported among the party, though others were shaken. The derailed train was moved 300 feet after leaving the rails.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Deer Attack Suit at Bronx Zoo Wins No Damages
In New York Supreme Court Justice Brady’s bench, the New York Zoological Society the Bronx Zoo was not held liable for $260,000 in damages claimed by Albert Munzie who said a deer attack injured him three years ago. The jury returned for the zoo. Also Sloan's Boskman sale opens at 11 and 3 with rare books and fine furniture.
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New York
Brady
Supreme Court
New York Zoological Society
Bronx
Albert ©. Munzie
Sloan's
Sloan Galleries
Bailey Reelected US Senator Amid Texas Jubilee
In Austin 5000 spectators cheered J W Bailey as he was proclaimed elected to the United States Senate by a joint legislative session. Bailey thanked allies and forgave enemies while endorsing Roosevelt on the Brownsville troop discharge. Investigating committees consider new Bailey charges and a St Louis telegram seeks hearings and anti trust actions related to Waters-Pierce Oil Company.
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Washington Post
Dallas
Tex
Love
Austin
J. W Bailey
United States
Batley
Guy Campbell
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Bailey
House
Senate
Cocke
Indian Territory
St Louis
David R. Francis
House of the General Assembly of Texas
Senator Ballsy
Francis Wit
Waters- Pierce Ofl Company
Texas
Brady
EL Naudin
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
St. Louis
J D. Moore
J. W. Batley
Legislative Committee
Naudin
Goddard Still Leads In Rhode Island Senate Ballot Fight
Providence Jan 23 sixth and seventh ballots for junior U S Senator from Rhode Island show Goddard 41 Colt 38 Wetmore 9 Utter 1 as crowd surges fill the statehouse. Brayton known as Boss appears and fights erupt among Republican factions with Wetmore and Colt camps vying for support.
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Speeini
Washington Post
Providence
H. I
United States
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Goddard
Colt
Wetmore
Utter
Statehouse
Brayton
Boss
Guv Higgins
Assembly
Senator Wetmore
Elections Ratified by State Legislatures in Joint Session
Legislatures met in joint session and ratified Senate elections. Outcomes include Shelby M Cullom in Springfield for the long term, Charles Curtis in Topeka to succeed Joseph R Burton, Robert J Gamble in Pierre, Francis E Warren in Cheyenne, Knute Nelson in St Paul, Joseph W Bailey in Austin, and Benjamin R Tilman in Columbia to succeed themselves. Gamble starts next week in Washington.
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United States
Springfield
Shelby M Cullom
Topeka
Kans
Charles Curtis
Joseph R Burton
Pierre, & Dak
Robert J. Gamble
Gamble
Washington
Cheyenne
Wyo
Francis E Warren
St. Paul
Minn
Knute Nelson
Austin
Tex
Joseph W. Bailey
Columbia
Benjamin R. Tilman
Talbott Named to Maryland National Committee Seat
French Lick Ind Jan 22 Thomas Taggart chairman of the Democratic National Committee announced the appointment of J F G Talbott of Glaberville Md Representative in Congress from that district to be a member of the national committee from Maryland He succeeds Victor Baughman of Baltimore Md.
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French Lick
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
J. F. G. Talbott
Glaberville
National Committee
Maryland
Victor Baughman
Baltimore
Tangier War Minister Vows Push to Capture Baisuli
War Minister Gab bag ig concentrates men and munitions at Zinat and plans a supreme effort to seize Baisuli before French and Spanish squadrons depart Moroccan waters. Troops at Aria and Ben Mansouri join the Sultan’s forces, with operations against Ben M’Surtabe said to have begun under his command.
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Tangier
Gabbag Ig
Zinat
Baisuli
Aria
Ben Mansouri
Ben M’sur
Russian Navy appoints new fleet commander in St Petersburg
St Petersburg January 28 Admiral Diko f aid de camp to Emperor Nicholas named commander in chief of the fleet succeeding Vice Admiral Birileff who resigns. An assistant will head the ministry of trisrine and take charge of Birileff’s duties as the Emperor assumes titular direction. Florida Information Bureau, 60, Page 2. Event trains South Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
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Dikof
Nicholas
Birileff
Trisrine
Hetd
Florida Information Bureau
Parge
South Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Twenty Buried Alive in Colorado Coal Mine Disaster
Twenty miners died in an explosion at a Colorado Fuel and Iron Company coal mine near Primero. The blast cut air to the shaft, rescuers reached 300 feet and found four bodies. two identified as Frank Hobert and R J Lumley, fire boss. Most victims were Italian. relief work continues with air being forced into the mine and shifts organized for extensive searching while outside news is restricted to company officials.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Primero
Frank Hobert
R J Lumley
Lumley
Afr
Robert O'Neill
Oster
Primerose
Colorado Telephone Company
Bad Lands riot damage report filed in Columbus
Officers under Maj Glenn submitted findings on the riot damage by recruits in the Bad Lands area. Report states seventeen recruits are held in the guard house awaiting further action. Damage listed at 35 dollars with seven locations affected including three residences a saloon and three groceries.
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Columbus
Ohio
Glenn
Son Kills Father After Gun Threat in Laurens Scene
In Laurens county on January 3 J Smith was shot and killed by his son John after reports said the elder abused his wife and drew a gun. The son fired, killing the father, and is held by the sheriff.
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Laurens, & C
Jan
J J Smith
John
Smith
Young Smith
Banker Post Divorce Reveals Europes Custody Battle
Edwin M Post banker and stock exchange member who triggered the Town Topics scandal via a blackmail plot exposure has secured two divorces from Emily Bruce Post. The decree, sealed over a month ago, becomes public now. Custody of two sons awarded to Mrs Post, who travels in Europe. children at boarding school. Post declines comment on grounds. Wife not seeking alimony but well provided for. retains country house at Tuxedo. town house kept by Mr Post.
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Wasrington Post
New York
Edwin M. Post
Banker and Stock Exchange
Emily Bruce Post
America
Mauch Snuch
Post
Cubans Demand Fulfillment of Taft-Bacon Pact
A Havana meeting of Generals Gues Marquettis Arencibia Miret and Fuste with Gen Garcia Velez delivered a resolution to Leader Zayes calling for Magoon to honor the Taft-Bacon pact. If unmet, the generals will press Magoon and seek talks with Taft and Bacon in Washington, then Roosevelt if needed. They claim widespread support among revolutions era generals and vow to insist on fulfillment.
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Havana
Garcia Velez
Hanson Succeeds Mathot In Police Commission
New York Jan 2 Police announce Hanson succeeds Mathot as commissioner. Hanson, 39, single, lives at the Yale Club and works with Goodale and Hanson at 42 Broadway. Yale graduate and former varsity football player, Cornell Law School alumnus, treasurer of Cornell University club, secretary of the Reform Club, and member of the Municipal Art League. Bingham declined to comment on the appointment.
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Washington Post
New York
Bingham
aNryer
Gahine
Hanson
My Hanson
Goodale and Hanson
Broadway
Yale
Cornell Law School
Cornell University Club
Reform Club
Municipal Art League
Ritch, Woodford
Bovee
Butcher
Ingersoll Elected Director of Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia January 23 Charles E Ingersoll a well known lawyer and large owner of Pennsylvania Railroad stock was elected a director of the railroad corporation The vacancy arose after the death of A J Cassatt and James McCrea who had been a director and president respectively was a stockholder and director prior to his election He is forty six and from an old Philadelphia family.
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Philadelphia
Charles E Ingersoll
Pennsylvania Ranrosd
Mf. Ingeroll
A. J Cassatt James McCrea
Ingersoll
Lottery Plant Raided in Mobile Seizes Contents and Arrests
Secret Service agents from Washington and local customs raided the Honduras Lottery Company plant in Mobile on January 2. Eighteen employees including pressmen printers and packers were arrested and released on bond until the district attorney sets a hearing. Princ Lewis Graham of New Orleans among those detained.
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Mobile
Ala
Honduras Lottery Company
Secret Service
Washington
BD. C
EL Princ Lewis Graham
New Orleans
Looking Up Prehistoric Man in Nebraska Mound Study
Washington man Dr. A. Herd licka arrived in Omaha to begin a Smithsonian backed survey of mounds where remains of several prehistoric men were recently uncovered by Omaha journalist Robert E. Gilder. The inquiry aims to document findings for the Smithsonian Institution.
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Omaha
Nebr
A. Herdlicka
Washington
Robert E. Gilder
Smithsonian Institution
Queen's Diamonds Stolen in Greek Court Case
A maid serving Queen Olga of Greece is arrested in Athens for stealing diamonds worth $2000 from royal jewelry. She allegedly substituted paste imitations for the real stones.
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Athens
Olga
Greece
Masonic Temple
Two Jurors Secluded As Thaw Trial Opens In New York
At Madison Square Garden on January 23 1907 jurors in the Harry Thaw Stanford White murder trial were chosen and ordered sequestered as court proceedings began. Deming B Smith and George H Feeke were selected with an additional juror excused for hardship. Jerome Sanders led the prosecution with focus on insanity defenses while defense counsel Hartridge Gleason and others observed. Thaw appeared pale yet calm as the high profile case drew a crowded courtroom and intense media attention.
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Washington Port
New York
Harry E Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Deming B Smith
West 11Th Street
George H Feeke
Second Cabin
Cunard Line
Dust
Jerome
Tustriet
Garvan
Perth
Thaw
Carlos F. MacDonald
Harry Thew
New York State
Justice Fitzgerald
Senate
Clifford Hartridge
John W. Gleason
William McLaughlin
Lexon
Molineux
Clifford W. Hartridge
Gleason
Harry Thaw
Criminal Courts
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Missouri
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