Triumph of Kaiser as Socialists suffer big defeat in Germany
The general election yields a decisive government victory for the center and conservatives over the Socialists. Radicals and National Liberals gain seats, boosting William’s colonial plans while Social Democrats lose substantial ground, especially in Breslau, Halle, Magdeburg, Leipzig, and Koenigsberg, and Berlin districts tilt toward Gladitorial factions with reballots likely in several constituencies.
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Cilencals
Kanser
Bertin Jan
Reichstag
Tne Juwrat
Prince von Buelow
Ita
Socialiste
Breslau
Halle
Magdeburg
Leipzig
Koenigsberg
Siesia
Upper Bavaria
Center
Wilhelmatras
von Buelow
Gentlammen
Bebel Re-elected as Socialists Gain in Hamburg Victory
Seen re elected Herr Bebel the Socialist Leader. Hamburg is again Socialist. Results in one fourth of districts show twenty five Socialists elected with possible twenty seven after second ballots. Government calls to nonvoters boosted turnout and aided Socialist defeats. Lokalanzeiger cites sixteen Socialist losses. semi official note says government aims achieved. Social Democrats weakened, affecting Center power in the next Reichstag.
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Herr Bebel
Hamburg
Jeader
Lokalanzeiger
von Buelow
Marriott Breaks Record Attempt Ends in Fatal Like Crash at Ormond Beach
Special to The Washington Post reports Marriott, aiming to break the mile speed record at Ormond Beach Florida, skidded on a gully sent his Rolls Royce into the ocean and toppled over. He was badly hurt, later conscious, with several broken ribs and possible internal injuries, while spectators salvaged wreckage. The five-mile and twelve-mile races featured other results as well including a Brooklyn rider setting a mile record on a two-cylinder motorcycle.
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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 Triggered Powder Car Disaster
R E Brown of Edgar County near Paris Indiana says a large meteor passed over his area just before a powder car explosion on a Big Four accommodation train at Sandford last Saturday night. He describes a fiery ball with rocket-like noise moving toward Sandford and leaving a sparks trail. Nearby residents corroborate sighting of the meteor amid reports of rail service updates for through routes and sleepers.
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Terre Haute
Sandford
Ind
R E Brown
Edgar County
Brown
Paris
Vermillion 1
Row Amid Thaw. Seven Jurors Selected in Thaw Case
In a thawing courtroom atmosphere seven jurors were chosen. The hearing of evidence likely won't start Wednesday. Elder Mrs Thaw and her daughter Mrs Carnegie avoided Evelyn Thaw throughout the day. Counsel for the accused remained silent on defense, while a vague hint foreshadows unwritten law and emotional insanity as possible pleas.
Seven Thaw Jurymen Seated Amid Courtroom Tensions
The Washington Post reports in New York on January 25 that Harry Thaw's murder trial juror selection reveals a deep rift between Thaw's wife Evelyn Nesbit and his mother Mrs. William Thaw. Court adjourned with seven jurors chosen, including Harold Faire and Malcolm Fraser, as further delays loom.
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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
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Miss MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Wig valued at 75 dollars held for customs appraisal
Special dispatch from Cleveland reports John D Rockefeller's Paris made wig, patterned after French styles, held at the customs office for valuation. A Parisian wig by Andre Autard was invoiced at 5 francs but local hairdressers peg its value around 75 dollars, pending Norton inquiries. Rockefeller faces delay while the appraisal proceeds.
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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 Fines for Indecent Art Replicas
Omaha courts rule reproductions of famous paintings by Van Dyck Rubens and Van der Werff indecent and ban their sale in city shops. John Greenberg fined after police confiscate copies including Rubens Judgment of Paris and Van Dyck Diana and the Golden Reign at Jumter with warning of jail on next offense.
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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, a record price for a painting in the country, at an American Art Association sale in New York. The work, 53 by 38 inches, shows two cows, two sheep, and a green pasture. Buyer was Herman Schaus. the H and Henrys Philadelphia collection totaled 322900 from thirty paintings.
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New York
Jan Va
Troyan
H & Henrys
Philadelphia
American Art Association
Herman Schaus
Squire of Tytton and two others sail to exhibit in New York
New York January 2 Samuel Untermeyer buys three famed Scotch collies in England for exhibition at Madison Square Garden Beach Show. Squire of Tytton Sarho of Tytton and Blue Don headline a record price of 6500 for Squire. Dogs departed Liverpool aboard Lucania under W E Mason Freshfield.
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Samuel Untermeyer
England
Squire
Tytton
Sarho
Blue Don
Liverpool
W. E Mason Freshfield
Lucania
Cruel to Children Said Bible Guided His Handling
James Wister Brown, tied to Philadelphia families, faced a New Jersey trial over claims he starved and exposed six children to harsh conditions to “improve them.” Jury convict ed him of cruelty after evidence of winter beach patrols, forced swimming, and beatings. earlier charges of assault were dropped. Brown defended his actions as religious discipline, while witnesses described severe cold exposure and threats on the vessels and shore. The case highlighted tensions between parental discipline and child protection in Ocean City.
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T. Wistar Brown
Philadelphia
Sharker
Washington
Cape May Court House
James Wister Brown
Ocean City
Frederick Boener
Westcot
Brown
Leeds
Qit
Lewis Starr
Gloucester County
New Jersey
Zegler
Ruth Zelgier
Mr. Zeigler
Mre Zeigler
Mra Brown Ream
Mra Eleier
Minister from Korea to Wed
Social and Personal notices report a minister from Korea to wed within today’s issue. The item notes forthcoming nuptials and positions the couple within local circles, reflecting passport and international ties in a compact personal notice.
ELIMINATE ROOSEVELT WONDER IF CAP FITS THEM
A long analysis of reactionary labels in the 1900s political scene. Representative Longworths remarks spark debate on who might head the Republican ticket. Discussion covers Fairbanks Foraker Shaw Cannon Taft and presidents influence on nominees amid Roosevelt policy continuity concerns. Cuban mayor defies authorities as Havana seeks order in Santiago de las Vegas.
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Fairbanks
Shaw
Foraker
Cannon
Capitol
Ya Fairbanks
Havana
Santiago de Las Vegas
Gov Nunez
Guy Magoon
Santiago Las Vegas
Oliver and Bangs Bid Rejected for Panama Canal Contract
Anson M Bangs of New York and William J Oliver of Knoxville were rejected by the Canal Commission as contractors to complete the Panama Canal. They intend to seek a financial partner, possibly McArthur Gillespie, to form a combined bid. government costs could rise to as much as nine percent. Oliver may still be offered a chance to partner with another responsible contractor.
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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
Anson M Hangs
Mas Oliver
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 home
In Johnstown Virginia two children ages three and five, Yohn and Mary Machak, died last night from smoke in an upper bedroom. Their mother had left them others to sleep while she went shopping. a small fire in the lower part of the house spread smoke before it was doused. The tragedy occurred as she returned from a brief trip.
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Johnstown
Yohn Machak
Mary Machak
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