Roberts Seated Challenge Falls as Roberts Excluded
The House adopted a majority resolution excluding Brigham H. Roberts of Utah by 268 to 50, declaring his seat vacant amid extensive debate. The failed minority plan would have seated and expelled him. Roberts defended his plural wives claim and pledged not to run again. The day also covered a senate clash over race questions and passage of an $9 million urgent deficiency bill.
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Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Roberts
Lacey
Lanham
Texas
DeArmond
Missouri
Tie
Senate
Money
Mississippi
South
Chandler
New Hampshire
Morgan
Alabama
Runaway Freight Tragedy Near Wilkes Barre
A Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train ran away down Wilkes Barre Mountain, derailing near Ashley siding. A dynamite car exploded, shattering Ashley windows. Three brakemen died, two unknown men were fatally injured, and several others were badly hurt. Victims named include Frank McLaughlin of Mauch Chunk 27, Michael Bird of Ashley 22, and William Buckley of Wilkes Barre 28.
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Wilkesbarre
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Wilkesbarre Mountain
Ashley Siding
Ashley
Frank McLaughlin
Mauch Chunk
Michael Bird
William Buckley
Peter Frey
Charles Haney
Hanley
Dynamite Outrage Strikes Western Opera House
A fourth dynamite outrage since Sunday occurred at 4 AM in Denver Leadville area when an explosion behind the Western opera house caused minor damage. Police found two sticks of powder that failed to explode and a night watchman force will be used to restore order.
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Leadville
Colo
Western Opera House
Tin City
Petition for Mediation in Peace Effort Reaches 100000 Signatures
Nearly 100000 signatures have been attached to a Universal Peace Society address led by M Le Juene seeking President McKinley mediation. The document will be sent to Washington in about two weeks. Victoria BC sees a night fire destroy one city block mostly small structures with losses under 5000 dollars.
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Brussels
M. le Juene
Universal Peace Society
McKinley
Washington
Mabini civil commission proposal debated in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Mabini’s call for a civil commission to govern the Philippines will not be considered until Aguinaldo surrenders. McKinley favors a civil government replacing military rule and may name commissioners. Congress may appoint a joint commission next summer. Senators Hoar Lodge Beveridge Barrett weigh Mabini’s plan, with mixed views on timing and feasibility.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Senor Mabini
Aguinaldo
Mabini
McKinley
Philippines
Islands
Congress
Hoar
Lodge
Beveridge
America
John Barrett
Siam
Hilo Reels From Plague and Government Clash
At Hilo Hawaii the bubonic plague figure rose to 34 cases with 17 deaths by January 15 and five more cases since, including a white woman wife of George Borman who died after two days. A citizens meeting spurred house to house inspections and infected buildings are burned. Chinatown faces near destruction as panic grows and residents threaten force against authorities. The town also rebels openly against the government, fearing mob violence and resisting new rules.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
George Borman
Board of Health
Chinatown
Hilo
Armed Men Arrive in Frankfort for Justice Meeting
A special train with more than 1,000 men bearing Winchester rifles arrives in Frankfort from Bell, Allen, Knox, Harlan, Whitley, Metcalf, and Edmonson counties. They march to the statehouse and group around the building while Adjutant-General Collier and Governor Taylor deny army status. Finley addresses visitors from the state house steps, announcing a committee to draft resolutions led by Stephen Sharp of Lexington.
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Bell
Allen
Knox
Harlan
Whitley
Metcalf
Edmonson
Taylor
Statehouse
Collier
State Guard
Eix
Finley
State House
Stephen Sharp
Lexington
Chinese Emperor Kwang Su Dies by Own Action Reported
A Shanghai dispatch reports Emperor Kwang Su has died by his own hand in London on January 27, with details from a special source. The note notes the monarch’s death as a result of self-inflicted action amid mystery surrounding the imperial court.
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London
Shanghai
Kwang Su
Warren Abandons Spionkop
London reports the War Office announces General Warren has abandoned Spionkop, marking a发展 in the campaign and signaling a shift in troop positions and objectives.
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Warren
Spionkop
London
War Office
Four-State Farmers Congress to Meet in Salem
Salem Oregon January 29 Farmers congress representing four states will gather February 7 and 8 in Salem with fruitgrowers stockmen hopgrowers and horticulturists from Oregon California Washington and Idaho. The event aims to harmonize coast agricultural interests and schedule fairs to avoid conflicts.Organizers include the Salem chamber of commerce and the state board of agriculture. Secretary Dunbar offers legislative chambers for the sessions. The program promises a rare treat for attendees.
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Salem
Farmers’ Congress
California
Washington
Idaho
Salem Chamber of Commerce
State Board of Agriculture
Oregon
Dunbar
Congress
League of Republican Clubs
Portland
H. B. Thielsen
Hong Kong Merchant Praises U S Philippines Rule
George H. Med hurst of Hong Kong, visiting Chicago en route to London, says American rule of the Philippines will transform the islands. He forecasts improved conditions, development of resources, and expanded business opportunities, benefiting Hong Kong interests and inviting commercial ventures in the Orient.
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Chicago
George H. Medhurst
Hong Kong
London
Philippines
United States
Missionaries From Manila Arrive En Route To Washington
Father Jose Algue director of the Manila Observatory and Father Jose Clos arrive in San Francisco with 12 manuscript volumes and Philippine maps. They travel at the invitation of President Schurman of Cornell and Governor General Otis to seek publication of scientific data.
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San Francisco
Jose Algue
Manila Observatory
Orient
Jose Clos
Washington
America
Schurman
Cornell University
Philippine Commission
Otis
Philippines
Father Alzue
Philippine Islands
Nome Beach Gold Rush Exposed by Mayor Cashel
Mayor Cashel of Nome describes a vast beach operation from June to October, estimating 2,000 workers along thirteen miles. He cites daily earnings of ten dollars to over an ounce, with individuals like Missouri Bill and Cummings clearing large sums and outsiders such as J. W. Logan earning thousands in a month. He notes early crude methods improving after copper and silver plate use.
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Cashel
Nome
Dawson
Snake River
Cripple River
Cummings
Missouri Bill
Tim
J. W. Logan
San Francisco
Promising Quartz Claims Reported in Rossland Streets
Reports from Rossland British Columbia describe multiple promising quartz claims. Shafts sunk at First avenue and St Paul street and on Butte street reveal ledges and croppings rivaling the camp’s best. A vast ore body is hinted between Monte Cristo and Butte streets as prospecting continues amid urban obstruction. In Scappoose Oregon, investors bond Frank Payne’s land for 53000. weather permitting, permanent improvements will start soon. Lead furnace near Trail resumes after duty removal on pig lead. Dublin Fire Brigade seeks higher wages and shorter hours.
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Rossland
B. C
First Avenue
St. Paul Street
Butte Street
Monte Cristo
Butte Streets
Paris
Scappoose
Columbia County
Portland
Frank Payne
Scappoose Creek
United States
Trail
Siusliw
Saubert & Co
Marshfield Sun
Western Union Telegraph Company
Oregon
California
Brother Jonathan
Crescent City
Marshfield
Big Bend
Waterville Empire
Pleasant Hill
Columbia River
Miners Reject Compromise as Silver-Lead Mines Hire Non-Union Labor
The Silver Lead Mineowners Association refuses the strikers demand of $3.50 per day after their rejection of a $3.25 eight hour offer. On Wednesday evening 52 non union workers arrived from Vancouver to take the jobs under mine owners rates.
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London
B. C
Arid Regions Reclaimed by Irrigation Across the West
The census shows ten years of irrigation transforming arid and sub humid zones with canals, wells, and storage reservoirs. Fertilizers and modern machinery enable intensive farming, yielding diverse crops, while officials study water supplies for new legislation.
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Sahara
The
Nile
Congress
Merriam
Pacific Coast Trade Prices for Seattle Market Goods
Market list from Seattle shows prices for fresh produce dairy and meats. Onions at 1.50 to 1.75 per sack, lettuce 1.25, potatoes 16 to 20, beets 0.75 to 0.85 per sack, carriage of various fruits, butter at 32c per pound creamery, eggs 20 to 21c, cheese 16c, poultry 13 to 15c dressed, hay prices for Puget Sound timothy 12, Eastern Washington timothy 18 to 19, flour varieties from 3.00 to 3.25 per barrel, millstuffs and feed listed, fresh meats with varying prices, and Portland market cheese and produce figures also included.
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Seattle
California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
America
Wool
Speculation and Trade Trends in Early 1900s Markets
R G Dun notes mixed signals as the year opens with speculation cooling after record previous year. Payments through clearing houses fall 9.6 percent due to speculative activity in New York markets. Outside the city payments rise 4.3 percent. Woolen goods price advances boost optimism while cotton goods activity resumes. Atlantic exports lag. breadstuffs stable. May wheat futures drop. US weekly failures total 2423 versus 248 last year. Canada reports 40 failures versus 32. Ships and bridges show few large iron orders.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
New York
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Market Prices Report for Wool and Dairy Goods
San Francisco Market lists Wool by region with 12 to 22 cents per pound in values for Nevada Oregon and the Valley. Butter Fancy Creamery and Dairy products show various prices from 11 to 28 cents per pound for different grades. Edible goods include eggs and bran with prices noted in dollars and cents.
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Oregon
Valley
Northern
Hope
Egge
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