Triumph of Kaiser as Socialists suffer in Germany election
In a sweeping general election, Center and Conservative factions gain at the Social Democrats' expense. The government shows a clear victory for Prince von Buelow's policies with the center party reclaiming most Catholic seats, while Socialists lose seventeen or eighteen seats, signaling a major shift in the Reichstag. massive post-election demonstrations in Berlin greet the results as the Emperor receives returns and crowds celebrate across the city.
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Tne Juwrat
Prince von Buelow
Ita
Socialiste
Breslau
Halle
Magdeburg
Leipzig
Koenigsberg
Siesia
Upper Bavaria
Center
Wilhelmatras
von Buelow
Gentlammen
Germany
Imperial Palace
Castle Bridge
Spres
den Jinden
Frederick William
Berlin
Lokal-Aozeiger
Kaiser
Emperor William
Wolff Bureau
Ger- Wans
Haaz
Prince Hatzfeldt
Breslau East
Herr Bernstein
Jost Breslin West
Herr ‘Bernstein
Herr Kaenpf
Mueller
Fulda
Balthbnore
Pennaghana
Sunda
Socialists See Losses as Reichstag Ballot Results Grow
Report from one-fourth districts shows Socialists winning about twenty-five to twenty-seven seats, with Hamburg remaining Socialist. Von Bebel re-elected, government urging nonvoters blamed for Socialist defeats. Lokalanzeiger notes deeper losses. semi official editorial says government goal of Reichstag dissolution achieved as Conservatives gain votes.
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Herr Bebel
Hamburg
Jeader
Lokalanzeiger
von Buelow
Marriott Hurt Attempting Mile Record At Ormond Beach
Special to The Washington Post Ormond Beach Fla Jan 25 Marriott feared life after a third trial to break his mile record. His machine skidded into the ocean and overturned. He was carried to the clubhouse with fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. The crash echoed a earlier deadly accident, drawing thousands who collected debris as souvenirs.
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Ormond Beach
Ocean
Whith
Frank Croker
Washington Fost Ormond Beach
Fla
Marriott
Roner
Lfe
Marrott
Rolls Royce
Cleveland
Stanley
Sind
M Bond
J Loughlin
Dr Stinson
Frank
William Ray
Brooklyn
Meteor Believed To Have Sparked Powder Car Disaster
In Sandford Indiana last Saturday night a meteor sighting near Paris Edgar County preceded an explosion that wrecked a powder car on a Big Four accommodation train. R E Brown says a bright fireball and rocket-like noise followed by sparking trails came from the meteor moving toward Sandford. Local residents corroborate seeing the meteor as trains from Washington and Vermilion area continue with through Pullman sleepers and dining cars to Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Chicago and St Louis.
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Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Louisvile
Indianapolis
Chicago
St .Louis
Terre Haute
Sandford
Ind
R E Brown
Edgar County
Brown
Paris
Vermillion 1
Sapeshe and Ohio Railway
Co & O
Washington
W.va
Louisville
St Louis
Row Among Thaw Seven Jurors Selected For Triale
Jury selection progresses as seven jurors are chosen amid the Thaw case. Elder Mrs Thaw and her daughter Mrs Carnegie ignore Evelyn Thaw during the day. Counsel for the accused remains silent while hints of an unwritten law and emotional insanity as a plea emerge.
Thaw Jurors Won Seven After Frigid Courtroom Tensions
A New York jury panel for Harry Thaw’s murder trial grew to seven as two more jurors were seated amid visible frictions between Thaw’s wife and his mother and sister. The day featured persistent excuses from jurors, including medical certificates, while the countess of Yarmouth avoided further sessions. The court adjourned to Monday with plans to resume at 10 20.
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Washington Post
New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
William Thaw
Tr Pughout
George Lander Carnegie
Yarmouth
Evelyn
Traw
Murry Thaw
May Mackenzie
Mrs. Carnegie
Europe
Harry
Miss MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Fitz- Berald
Supreme Court
Fitzgerald
Haroldy Faire
Talesmen
Manhattan Avenue
Wall Street
Mr Faire
Malcolm Fraser
East 122d Street
Broadway Central
John D Wig Held Up By Customs for Appraisal
Special to The Washington Fort Cleveland Ohio reports John D Rockefeller’s latest wig, made in Paris by Andre Autard, valued at 5 francs on the invoice. Customs clerk Joseph T Ball flagged it as a dubious item for the great John D Rockefeller. Local appraiser Minor G Norton estimated it could be worth about 75 dollars, with others leaning higher. Further inquiry pending.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jane
John D Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Paris
Andre Autard
Ita
Joseph T Ball
John DB
Rocket Feller
G Norton
Norton
John D
Wle
Ban on Great Masters: Omaha Court Fines Storekeeper
In Omaha on January 26, the court ruled prints by famous painters indecent and barred sales in local shops. John Greenberg was fined for displaying Rubens Judgment of Paris and works by Van Dyck and Van der Werff, with a warning of jail for future offenses. A police sergeant confiscated the reproductions as indecent.
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Omaha
Ceaters
Nebr
van Dyke
Rubens
van der Werff
John Greenberg
Greenberg
Paris
Dresden Art Gallery
Jumter
Magdalena
Painting Sells for 65000 in New York Auction
A painting titled Le Retour a la Ferme sold for 65000 dollars tonight, a record high price in the nation. The 53 by 38 inch canvas depicts two cows, two sheep, and a green pasture scene, and was the final piece from a Philadelphia collection of 30 works that brought 322900 dollars at the American Art Association sale. Herman Schaus purchased the piece.
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New York
Jan Va
Troyan
H & Henrys
Philadelphia
American Art Association
Herman Schaus
Dogs From England to Star at Madison Square Garden Show
Samuel Untermeyer buys three premier Scotch collies in England for 6500 dollars each for exhibition at Madison Square Garden. Squire, Sarho, and Blue Don sail from Liverpool aboard the Lucania under W E Mason Freshfield. Other items note Baltimore travel, an auction of a residence, and Union Trust Co banking promotions.
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New York
Samuel Untermeyer
England
Squire
Tytton
Sarho
Blue Don
Liverpool
W. E Mason Freshfield
Lucania
Cruel to Children Said Bible Guided Brown Trial
James Wister Brown, linked to Philadelphia families, faced trial in Cape May Court House for alleged cruelty to six children. He claimed Bible teaching justified his methods, including winter sea swims and beatings. Witnesses described harsh punishments, exposure, and neglect, while Brown testified the acts aimed to improve the children's welfare. The jury convicted him on six counts of cruelty, acquitting two assault charges.
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Philadelphia
Sharker
Washington
Cape May Court House
James Wister Brown
Ocean City
Frederick Boener
Westcot
Brown
Lewis Starr
Gloucester County
New Jersey
Zegler
Ruth Zelgier
Mr. Zeigler
Mre Zeigler
Mra Brown Ream
Mra Eleier
Social and Personal Minister from Korea to Wed
The day’s brief notices include a minister from Korea to wed, with short items on social engagements and personal happenings. Other items mention local society events and notable residents in brief, discrete notes.
Roosevelt Politics Stir Reactions Over Longworth Interview
In Cincinnati the Longworth interview sparks debate on the next Republican nominee. Officials weigh if Roosevelt would back a reactionary candidate and consider Shaw, Foraker, Cannon, and Taft. Havana report notes Santiago de las Vegas mayor resists turnover, prompting government discussions with Havana officials.
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Longworth
Fairbanks
Shaw
Foraker
Cannon
Capitol
Ya Fairbanks
Havana
Santiago de Las Vegas
Gov Nunez
Guy Magoon
Santiago Las Vegas
Canal bid turmoil as Bangs Olver faced rejection
White House conference pits Anson M Bangs and William J Oliver against the McArthur Gillespie syndicate for Panama Canal work. Oliver likely to partner with a financially solid bidder if Bangs joins new arrangement. government may raise cost to 9 percent. Bangs dismissed after credentials questioned amid ties to Savannah Harbor fraud case.
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Anson M Banga
New York
William J Olver
Knoxville
Tenn
United States
Panama Canal
White House
Oliver and Bangs
William J. Oliver
McArthur-Gillespia Company
Oliver
McArthur-Gillespie Syndicate
Roosevelt
Tefe
Canal Commission
Bangs
Taft
Olver
McArthur-Gillespie Company
Banga
Canal Corn Smeston
John F Gaynor
Greene & Gaynor
O M. Carteas
Savannah
Oliver & Bangs
McArthur and Gillespie
Oliver & Banga
McArthur-Gilicante ‘Pla
Smoke Kills Two Children in Johnstown Va
Two children, Yohn Machak aged three and Mary Machak aged five, suffocated in an upper-room fire in their Johnstown home last night while the mother was away shopping. A small fire started in the lower part of the house but was quickly extinguished. the smoke proved fatal for the children. Police investigate cause and scene details.
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Johnstown
Yohn Machak
Mary Machak
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