Cost of the War Tax Increases in Tokyo Diet
Tokyo reports a five hour debate ending with higher taxes on sugar cake alcohol beer and kerosene approved by a large majority led by acting finance minister Masuhisa Matsuda who defended the measures as necessary for Japan’s finances. In St Petersburg a famine relief bill of 3 503 000 rubles was framed and sent to the duma amid worsening winter crop prospects.
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Masahisa Matsuda
Japan
Russia
St Petersburg
Duma
Additional American Fleet Sent to Reinforce Evans in Philippines
The government readies another battleship squadron to join Admiral Evans in the Philippines. The Evans fleet will return via the Suez Canal after reinforcement with six battleships and two armored cruisers. Navy plans split the fleet on arrival, sending two squadrons homeward while leaving a strengthened force to counter Japan.
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Philippines
Washington
Bel
Admiral Evans
Suez Canal
Japan
Unions Liable for Boycotts Supreme Court Ruling
Washington February 4 The Supreme Court in an opinion by Chief Justice Puller held that labor union boycotts that injure interstate commerce allow manufacturers to sue under the Sherman Antitrust Act and recover threefold damages from union members The decision is unanimous and greatly narrows union protections by making boycotts that affect trade beyond state lines subject to antitrust penalties The case was brought by D E Lowe & Hatters of Danbury Connecticut against the United Hatters and the American Federation of Labor
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Washington
Supreme Cou c
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D. E. Lowe & Haters
Danbury, Conn
United Hatters
American Federation of ~S. Kind
Fire in Meriden claims Clark's black in February
Brief Meriden blaze reported February 4 at Clark’s property. Fire crews contained flames with no injuries. Authorities investigate cause as heat and smoke damage noted to structure and contents. Local residents assisted by responders.
Independent smelter plan gains mining support in Denver
Aline operators back an independent smelter amid high costs. Secretary James F Callbreath Jr of the American Mining Congress says miners at a Helena conference pledged 100000 dollars to build the cooperative smelter. Colorado mining interests will be approached in the coming weeks to raise capital for the venture.
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Denver
the News Today
American Mining Congress
James F. Callbreath
Callbreath
Helena
Montana
Colorado
CHATFIELD HEARING ON BUILDING INSPECTOR TRIAL BEGINS
The trial of A. J. Chatfield building inspector opens in district court on charges of incompetency and neglect of duty tied to a East Farm street collapse that killed one, and a South Leonard street collapse after permitting such a building. Deputy Makepeace and contractor Bahan testify. concerns about sills and posts arise as witnesses describe inspection gaps and faulty temporary supports.
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A. J. Chatfield
East Farm Street
Costello
South Leonard Street
District Court Room
Bronson
Gullfelle
Board of Safety
H. W. Minor
W. J. Spain
John Gunn
Herbert J. Philips
Truman &. Lewis
Thoms
Walter D. Makepeace
William H. Lynehan
James J. Bahan
Taxation System Committee to Equalize Wardens
The board of aldermen approved revising the taxation system after years of discussion. A committee will be chosen to develop a fair plan applicable to all districts, aiming to balance assessments and ensure equity across the city.
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Board of Aldermen
Roosevelt praised as both parties cheer in House debate
In a crowded House session on the widows pension bill, supporters and critics of President Roosevelt clapped as Rourke Cochran claimed the third term issue would not sideline Roosevelt. Cochran praised the president’s policies and the administration, while others attacked bank and railroad interests amid lauding remarks. The exchange highlighted partisan lines and a broader defense of Roosevelt’s program.
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Hepburn
Townsend
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France
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Philippine
Jantice
Kellogg Contends Stock Sale Blocked in Williams Suit
Judge Curtis of the superior court reviews Mary Munson's appeal against a probate order to sell 409 shares of Apothecaries Hall Co stock. The will creates a trust for stock passing to three children after the widow’s life estate, arguing the stock should not be sold without consent and that the estate has largely settled. A Supreme Court appeal seems unlikely. Kellogg holds controlling interest in the company. Also notes troops moved to the Turko Persian frontier and a big fire in Chicago.
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Superior Court
Ella S. Williams
Samuel P. Williams
Lowe
Apothecaries’ Hall Co
Clerk Marsh
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Mary B. Munson
Archibald Rice
Mr Rice
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Supreme Court
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Apothecartes’ Hall Co
Thirteen Die At Sea In Cymric Rescue Mission
The steamship Cymric rushed to aid the burning St Cuthbert off Cape Sable. Crew members were saved including the St Cuthbert’s captain, while thirteen sailors drowned during a perilous lifeboat evacuation in heavy seas.
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St. Cuthbert
Halifax
Fine
Queenstown
Boston
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Cynirle
Cape Sable
Marcon
Glace Bay
Finch
J. Lewis
Lewis
St Cuthbert
One for Every Six Apprentices Rule Adopted
Bridgeport February 4. Carpenters and Joiners union re assembled and adopted a resolution limiting apprentices to one for every six journeymen. A resolution on guards on planing machines passed. The federation link with the American Federation of Labor was not adopted, local unions left to decide. Treasurer reports 1699 in treasury. Portland Maine February 4. Receivers appointed for Eastern Steamship Co Metropolitan Steamship Co and Consolidated Steamship lines in Maine by US circuit court with two joint special masters named.
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Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Reoelvers
Portland
Bastarn Steamship Co
Metropolitan Steamship Co
Consolidated Steamship Lines
Maine
United States Circuit Court
Health officer salary change approved by board
At yesterdays board of health meeting the health officer will be paid 240 dollars a year in lieu of per visit pay. Commissioners Finn and Hungerford to present before the board of finance to justify the change. The sanitary inspector was asked to review trolley cleaning. Medical inspectors attended and submitted reports which were approved.
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Board of Health
City News Roundup From Upson to Hartford and More
A string of local items includes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert J Henderson of 35 Alder street, a 50 year old widow Elizabeth Reed dying, her funeral in Pearsallville with burial in Hartford. John Henry of Wood Street toppled on North Main street needing Dr Cooley. John McCaul of Boutelle’s auction slipped on Oakville sidewalk and fractured his hip, taken to hospital. Alice Walsh of Waterbury Business College named as speaker for Connecticut Business Educators convention in Middletown February 2. Horse theft suspicions arise as Paul Bros seek two grays. telegram from M Salkin asks if his horse was among recently captured animals.
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Singleton & Co
Gilbert J. Henderson
Alder Street
Elizabeth Reed
Ohmeln Pearsallville
Hartford
John Henry
Woodstreet
North Main Street
Cooley
John McCaul
Boutelle
Oakville
Watertown
Alice Walsh
Waterbury Business College
Connecticut Business Educators’ Association
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Business College
New York
Paul Bros
M. Salkin
Miss Elsie Janis Leaves Town Over Dog Incident
Miss Elsie Janis and her dog Zimbo left New Haven after a theater performance due to hotel rules at The Elton. The actress declined a room after learning dogs in rooms were not permitted, traveling by motor car with Zimbo to avoid the ban amid hotel manager tensions.
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Poli
Hayden
New Haven
Zimbo
Elton
Mra Patrick Campbell
A. C. Judd
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Elm City
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Hiow
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