Roosevelt and Foraker clash at Gridiron Dinner
At a Gridiron Dinner Roosevelt lambasted Foraker while denouncing Wall Street figures Morgan and Rogers. Foraker fired back denying the President’s right to instruct a Senator, calling out the Brownsville episode and signaling a battle between reform and plutocracy in a tense exchange observed by attendees.
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Foraker Faces Roosevelt in Gridiron Dinner Clash
At a Gridiron Club dinner, Senator Foraker delivered a sharp, eloquent counter to President Roosevelt’s remarks. He argued the president erred and asserted his own duty to oppose when needed, ending with a dramatic pledge to stand by his conscience and constituents while the banquet lingered unfinished.
Foraker Challenges Roosevelt Over Brownsville Remarks
A heated Gridiron Club dinner clash features President Roosevelt defending his "academic discussion" of the Brownsville affair while Senator Foraker rebukes the approach and cites Sergeant Mingo Sanders. Foraker argues the president violated the law and misused the Constitution in dismissing a loyal soldier, prompting cheers as he is applauded by diners. The event echoes across pages with notes of an auction section on horses and carriages beginning at 10:20 AM at Sloan & Co.
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Saar region mine disaster claims hundreds of lives
Reported explosion at Boden coal mine near St Johann in Rhenish Prussia traps and kills hundreds. Rescue amid flames and toxic gases, with at least 90 miners initially buried and many bodies recovered. Fire and afterdamp hinder efforts. authorities expect higher death toll. France expresses sympathy. other coal incidents noted.
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Fole's Campaign Fund in Maryland Gubernatorial Probe
Special to The Washtorton Post reports possible senate resolution to investigate contributions to the gubernatorial campaign fund. State Insurance Superintendent Vandiver may be called to testify about donations by John H. Carrell of Burlington Railroad. Carrell ready to testify and says he possesses a $0 campaign receipt and will present it to the committee if requested.
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DRYDEN BACK AT TRENTON
United States Senator Dryden returned to Trenton after sending a letter to Republican lawmakers asking for a conference to discuss objections to his reelection. He met with Senator Hillery and Assemblyman Barber and a session was set for Monday at 2 PM with Republicans who opposed his bid.
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Texas Legislators Angry at Alleged Newspaper Story
Aust Jan 28 The Texas legislature debated allegations from newspapers claiming Senator Bailey corrupted morals and used wing women and money in his bid for re election. A legislative committee was appointed in both houses to investigate the matter while officials assessed who sent the story. The day saw limited facts as the inquiry focused on auditor Nandai of the Watera-Pierce Oil Co and did not yield material results.
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Senator's Son Reed Knox Marries in Alexandria
Reed Knox son of Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania and Miss Bessie McCook, granddaughter of the late Captain McCook, wed last night in Christ Episcopal Church Alexandria. The ceremony was private with Dr and Mrs Frank H Ray as witnesses. Senator Knox and wife learned of the marriage only after it occurred. Reed Knox, 26, is assistant clerk to the Senate Committee on Coast Defenses earning 1440 annually. Miss McCook is 21.
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Hong Kong Harbor Sinks Over Fifty Chinese Craft
A sudden rain squall in Hongkong sank more than fifty Chinese boats within ten minutes. At least ten natives drowned. no white casualties. Shore launches rescued many occupants from the sunken craft as wreckage cluttered the harbor. The river steamer Paul Bean broke adrift but was later anchored without damage.
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Flames Wreck 00 Autos in New York Garage Fire
A New York City garage fire caused by a watchman’s clothing on fire destroyed the New York Transportation Company garage at Forty-ninth Street and Eighth Avenue. The blaze damaged a charge plant for electric vehicles, two private cars, and nearby tenements. Watchman Nicholas Vandervoort appeared engulfed in flames and was rescued as explosions widened the inferno.
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Roosevelt Foraker Debate Entombs Miners
Index to today’s issue highlights a dramatic debate between Roosevelt and Foraker about mining safety as eighteen miners are reported entombed. The page notes trials and juror actions, political matches, and a broad mix of national and local items.
Elevator Boy Oelrichs Tells of a Day
In a Flatiron Building lift Harry E. Oelrichs twenty two an agent for Fuller Construction is called an elevator boy by passersby. His day follows a strike by elevator workers seeking higher wages. He loses his job after quitting work and remarks on life’s ups and downs.
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Minister Denounces Parlor Gambling at Cincinnati Meeting
The Rev R C Jamieson presiding elder of the district condemned parlor gambling during a Cincinnati pastors' gathering. He said he loves horse racing and would rather bet on a mile than play euchre for a low prize, criticizing churchgoers who cheer the preacher then gossip about neighborhood cheating after losses or wins.
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Estranged Couple Watches Child Die Then Separate
Mrs Della M Donner and her divorced husband Wiera Donner sat in silence beside their nine year old daughter Margaret at the family mansion until the child died. No words passed between them as Mrs Donner, summoned from a hotel, held the child's head in her arms before she returned to the bed. The husband made no gesture as she left.
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Bank Teller Williams Found Dead Near Bronx Park
Special to The Washington Post. Jan 2 New York. Joan T Williams a four year teller at Lincoln National Bank was found dead in bushes near Bronx Park with an empty chloroquine bottle beside him. He had been ill with pneumonia and away from work since last Thursday. The coroner said it appeared he killed himself by taking laudanum after the cash count was completed.
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Connell Adjudged Guilty In Contempt Trial
Former Nebraska Congressman W. J. Connell was found guilty of contempt by Judge Sutton after a multi day trial in Omaha. Sentence reserved until tomorrow. Connell acted as attorney for President Howell of the Omaha Coal Dealers Association in the coal trust case.
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Tolstoi Down With Ill In St Petersburg
Special cable dispatch reports Russian novelist and social reformer Count Leo Tolstoi in critical condition at his Fasnata Palans residence as many literary men and society members inquire about his welfare from St Petersburg.
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Jan IL
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Nine jurors chosen in Thaw murder trial reaches nine
The Washington Post reports the Thaw case advances with nine jurors seated and a new venire of 100 talesmen summoned as Judge Fitzgerald contends with a chilly courtroom. Jack Barrymore may testify for the prosecution, and Countess of Yarmouth attends as Thaw’s proceedings continue amid public interest and renewed courtroom spectator activity.
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