City investigates charges against Chief of Police Dinneen
County officials debate proper method to handle allegations raised by Mamie Jackson. Mayor Ritector urges direct inquiry rather than Cosson act. County Attorney Wirt Hoxie expresses wish for an alternative resolution and notes possible Cosson act prosecution if required.
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J. Ritector
Mamie Jackson
W. T. Dinneen
Cosson
Thirty-third General Assembly
Wirt Hoxie
W. Dinneen
Shot of Grank Likely Fatal
Robert and Dennis of Chicago were shot at the New York Central station while changing trains. A man drew a revolver and fired, striking Dennis in the face and then firing again into his back and arm. The assailant, Gasper Martorans, a Chicago barber, was arrested claiming fear of Dennis being a black hand agent. Police think Martorans may be mentally deranged.
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Buffalo
Robert & Dennis
Chicago
New York Central
Dennis
Gasper Martorans
Martorans
Head of Robber Gang Convicted in Fargo District Court
A. J. Murray, paid by Northern Pacific detectives to head a gang that robbed shippers of over 10,000 dollars worth of putter in the last three years, was convicted in Fargo district court on grand larceny. He faces sentencing Saturday.
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Fargo
N. P
A. J. Murray
Northern Pacific
Jie
Explosion Destroys Elevator at Adams Mailing Company
A huge blast at the Adams Mailing company elevator on Broodingdale Road and North Forty-fifth Avenue, Chicago, caused a large fire. The 120 by 59 by 1 foot structure housed grain. debris and wreckage were hurled far. Officers could not confirm casualties though initial reports spoke of deaths later disproved.
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Chicago
Adma
Broodingdale Road
Forty-fifth Avenue
Mrs Joseph Drexel Dies Widowed Drexel Fortune Heiress
Mrs Joseph Drexel, a social figure in Philadelphia and other cities and mother of Mrs Harry Lehr of Baltimore, died at her home today. She was the widow of Joseph Drexel, one of Drexel fortune founder’s three sons.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Drexel
Harry Lehr
Baltimores
Drexel
Tariff Bill Reported By Ways and Means Committee
Washington January 25 The democratic iron and steel tariff revision bill was favorably reported to the house today by Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee. Republican members were given the right to file an report. The committee had adverse adopted the bill by a strict party vote.
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Washington
Jatt
Cratic
Iron and Steel
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Repblican
Royal visit amid crowd halts hearse in Wall Street melee
In New York on January 25, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia visited the stock exchange amid a vast crowd. Reporters climbed onto a hearse to shoot photos as a funeral procession blocked the way, then viewed ruins and city landmarks before luncheon at Cornelius Vanderbilt's Fifth Avenue home.
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New York
Duke and Duchess of
Moe
Wall Street
Reid
Tinancia
Equitable
City Hall
Tribune
Ambassador Reid
Connaughts
BetS life sentence for Nebrask a murder plea
Henry Barrows pleaded guilty to murder in Plattsmouth Nebraska after shooting neighbor Willon Sayles on December 24 following a drunken argument. Barrows was sentenced to life in the penitentiary after arraignment in district court. Sayles had visited Barrows earlier that day and allegedly struck him, prompting the fatal retaliation with a shotgun.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Henry Barrows
Willon Sayles
Sayles
Barrows
Further Inquiry Into Beef Figures At Packers Trial
Chicago January 25 Special Counsel Pierce Butler questioned margins and selling price of fresh meats at the packers trial. Steiner G Langher former margin clerk for National Packing identified six books with weekly margins and average selling prices from April 1907 to September 1910. The jury viewed the books after they were entered into evidence.
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Chicago
Pierce Butler
Steiner G. Langher
Hammond
National Packing Company
Worcester Board of Trade Considers 200000 Dart Plant Offer
Worcester Mass January 25 The Worcester Board of Trade appears to be ready to offer 200000 to Dart Manufacturing of Waterloo Iowa to move its plant to Worcester and make the city its headquarters Dart has orders for 3140 automobiles this year Waterloois plant would be retained if Worcester wins the move The offer aims to keep Dart in New England and establish Worcester as its base of operations
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester Board of Trade
Dart Manufacturing Company
Waterlon
Towa
Waterloo
Board of Trade
Henry Heiser
Dart
Air
Heiser
Farley Elevated to Cardinal at St Patrick's Cathedral
In New York on January 25 Cardinal Cardin al Faber was raised to the rank of cardinal in a ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral attended by Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore and a large gathering of church dignitaries.
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New York
Cardinal Faber
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore
Keane Named Vicar General of Catholic Arcdiocese
Archbishop James J. Keane appointed retiring clergyman John J. Keane as vicar general of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bitique. The move follows Archbishop Keane’s succession and extends leadership within the local church hierarchy.
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Keane
Pubuque
Yan
John J. Keane
Bituque
James J. Keane
Attacks Mail Order Houses on Protecting Country Merchants
Kansas City Jan 25 Former Kansas attorney general I C Boyle told Southwestern lumbermen’s association that country merchants must organize to survive the rise of mail order houses. He warned eliminating the middleman would centralize control in a few corporations and urged farmers and workers to understand the issue.
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Kansas City
I. C. Boyle
Kansas
Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association
Sam
Berlin aeroplane endurance record with three passengers
At Johannesthal aerodrome Dr. G. Tieh and three companions flew in a Harlem monoplane for one hour and 25 minutes setting a new endurance record. The report notes a winter forecast and contrasting citizen remarks about cold weather.
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Berlin
Jan
Johannesthal
G. Tieh
Famous Thaener Trainer Billy Laney Dies
Oakland Cattan reports the death of Billy Laney, the renowned trainer, who passed away last night. He rose to prominence in the field, influencing many athletes and teams through his career.
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Oakland
Cattan
Billy Blaney
Land laws push thousands of Americans to Canada
Senator Borah of Idaho stated in the Senate that the harsh U S homestead land laws drive 125000 to 140000 Americans annually to seek residence in Canada, reflecting growing migration concerns over federal policy.
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Borah
Idaho
Senate
Canada
Fear Riot at Irish Meeting in Belfast
London reports the decision by Winston Churchill and John Redmond to press ahead with a home rule meeting at Mel Fagston, sparking deep apprehension among moderate unionists. Fears rise of prolonged clashes in Belfast and across Ulster if rioting erupts, with police deemed powerless and troops needed to restore order.
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London
Winston Spencer Ghurchill
The
Admiralty
John E. Redmond
Melfagston
Alsterman
Whorehill
Belfast
Nithonaligi
Recall of Union Officials Adopted
Indianapolis January 95 recall of United Mine Workers of America officials adopted by miners convention. Ten percent of membership may initiate recall and petition of twenty percent triggers an election. Another amendment requires mineral convention every two years instead of annually.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ Convention
Resolutions of Condolence Adopted by Chamber and Club
At a Waterloo meeting the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club named Attor ney J. BE Williams HH. O. Bernbrook and Dr F. W. Powers to draft condolence resolutions for railroad officials killed in a wreck on the Illinois Central near Kinmundy IL early Monday. The text notes sorrow and appreciation for the late F C Melcher and BE B Pierce and directs copies to their families and to Rock Island Railway president H A Mudge.
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Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Club
J. BE
Williams
HH. O. Bernbrook
F. W. Powers
Illinois Central
Kinmiundy
Tul
F. C. Melcher
B. Pierce
H. A. Mudge
iRock Island Railway
Well Connected and the Best Families Of Our City
A Catholic Universe quote finds a telephone girl gazing at the waves and declaring she is connected with the city’s best families. The remark highlights social aspiration through wireless era imagery and polite self assertion.
Very Rev Pather J J Smith Dead In Emmetsburg Iowa
Emmetsburg Iowa January 25 Vers Rev J J Smith longtime pastor of the Catholic church here for 40 years died today He was a dean of the see of Sioux City and well known in town.
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Emmetsburg
J. J. Smith
Sioux City
Ear bitten off in Nebraska debt fight turns violent
Wahill Nebraska January 25 Ed Bellville of Herman Nebraska and Joe Dillon of Council Bluffs Iowa quarreled over a debt. They fought and Bellville appeared to gain the upper hand until Dillon bit off Bellville's ear. The men fell, were separated, and Dillon spat the ear onto the ground before being arrested.
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Wahill
Neb
Bellville
Herman
Joe Dillon
Council Bluffs
Dillon
Bryan Protests Roosevelt Boom Sits Trouserless
In St. Louis on January 25 William Jennings Bryan, engaged in talks with former Governor Josaph Fosk about the Democratic nomination, missed his train while protesting the Roosevelt boom. He refused comments on party politics, then went to a tailor to have his trousers pressed, sat with one leg exposed during the process.
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St. Louis
William Jennings Bryan Becam
Josaph Fosk
Moosevelt
Bryan
Elo
Hryan
Trust inquiry over this week in Pine association case
Wanans City Missouri January 35 Charles S Keith head of a coal and lumber company resumed defense in the states ouster suit against twenty six lumber firms accused of violating anti trust laws via the Yellow Pine Manufacturers association. He testified there was no concerted action by members. He noted 1905 production was 60 million feet less than 1904 due to 1904 rainfall. Prices of yellow pine fluctuated markedly since 1894 while overall farm values fluctuated with supply and demand.
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Wanans
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Keith
Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association
Abdication Edict Expected January 20 in China
Sun Yat Sen dispatches to Yuan Shi Kai expressing confidence as republican circles in Shianpiiai expect an imperial edict to abdicate before the armistice with the imperialists expires on January 29. A postarmistice meeting between Sun Yat Sen and Yuan Shi Kai is anticipated to plan a coalition government for north and south China.
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Shianpiiai
Tan
Sun Yat, Sen
Yuan Shi Kai
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan Shi Wai
Peking
Pem B. Banton Receives Inspector Appointment
Pem B. Banton was advised by wire this afternoon that his appointment to the inspector of machinery position in Wheeling West Virginia has been signed by President Taft. The role oversees machinery manufacture for Panama Canal workers with a good starting salary and scheduled future advances.
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Pem B. Banton
Wheeling
W. Va
Taft
Panama Canal
Banton
Burlington Presses Demo Convention Bid in Des Moines
Citizens raise a large fund to defray the expense of the Democratic State convention and prepare to bid for hosting the meeting in Des Moines. A bankruptcy petition was filed by Jamis W. Arkerman of Waterlow. assets are listed as 1900 with no assets. Mr. and Mrs. James Black return from ChilliCothe Missouri visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fisher.
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Burlington
Democratic State Committee
Des Moines
F. S. Merrian
Jamis W. Arkerman
Waterlow
Eis
James Black
Chillicothe
J. T. Fisher
First Philippine provincial convention votes against Taft indorsement
Manila January 25 The first provincial convention in the Philippines instructs Pangasinan Republican delegates to oppose endorsing President Taft at the territorial convention. Delegates have no other instructions. Democrats clash over endorsing the Philippine administration. Temperature notes follow with historical data and a small fire report at Chicago Great Western depot due to overheated steam pipe.
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Manila
Philippines
Pangasinan
Taft
East Side
Chicago Great Western Foreignt
Kansas Girls Defend Home Wives Against Foreign Proposals
In Peabody Kansas a group of 12 local women protest leap year proposals from Sweden and urge Kansas men to marry locally, insisting Kansas women are equal in education refinement and ability. Milwaukee bachelors vow to block foreign marriage advances with a yearlong defense effort by 160 Deutscher club members.
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Peabody
Kate
Kansas
Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Milwaukee
Wis
Deutscher Club
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Housewives’ League
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Cleveland
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