Massive Guerrero Earthquake Kills and Wrecks Chilpanzingo
Reports from Mexico City describe a catastrophic earthquake in Guerrero with hundreds dead and many injured. Chilpanzingo’s parish church and government buildings were wrecked while the telegraph office and other structures collapsed. The death toll is uncertain as rescue efforts continue with troops aiding, and widespread damage lands across Guerrero with tents set for shelter.
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City of
Mexico
Guerrero
Chilpanzingo
Federal Telegraph Office
War Department
Chilapa
Tiguala
State of
Policy Shuffle Under Empress Dowager In Peking
Pekin January reports show Empress Dowager maintains absolute control yet signs pro foreign sentiment through Yuan Shikai and Yang Lu. Tuan Shi Kai's troops loom as political leverage while court corruption resurges. Two edicts curb anti Christian bias and purge officials tied to the Boxer movement.
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Pekin
Forbidden City
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Yang Lu
Tuan Shi Kai
Chi Li
Intercepted Letter Reports Samar Insurrection Stance
Manila dispatch notes General Chaffee to inspect Samar for dry season action against insurrection. A Hong Kong junta missive to Lukban suggests surrender terms allowing departure and no oath of allegiance, with no obligation to flag officers. Also: Pasig official Gomez arrested for tax misuse. Baltimore convention attacks textbooks crediting Schley for Santiago victory.
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Manila
Chaffee
Samar
Hong Kong
Lukban
Lukkban
United States
Senor Gomez
Pasig
Baltimore
Baltimore County Taxpayers’ Convention
Schley
Santiago
Baltimore County
New Canal Plan Proposed By Isthmus Companies
General Edward W. Serrell will present plans for a Mandigo route canal from the Gulf of San Blas to the Pacific behind the Pearl islands. The American Isthmus Canal Company and Isthmus Company seek government bond guarantees and free canal use for U S vessels, with government takeover if terms are breached. Route under 80 miles, tunnel through a seven mile rock section, trolley tow system, solid granite, and support from mining engineer R P Rothwell.
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New York
Senate Committee On Canals
Edward W. Serrell
American Isthmus Canal Company
The
Isthmus Company
New Jersey
Gulf of San Blas
Pacific Ocean
Pearl Islands
Mandigo
United States
Serrell
Panama
R. P. Rothwell
Society of Mining Engineers
Mining Journal
China Thanks United States Edict to Hay
Chinese empress dowager expresses gratitude to the United States through Wu Ting Fang, via a cable from Pekin dated January 11 1902. She notes American officers protected buildings in the forbidden city during Boxer disturbances and calls it an act of friendship worthy of imitation.
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Washington
Hay
Wei Wu Pu
Pekin
Forbidden City
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Filipinos Buy a Ship at Hong Kong Auction
The Manila Times reports that the British ship Celeste Borrill has been purchased at auction in Hong Kong by Filipinos and will fly the American flag. The Celeste Borrill sailed from Manila for Port Townsend and Tacoma, weathered a severe typhoon off the Formosan coast, and reached Hong Kong after the storm subsided.
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Tacoma
Manila Times
Celeste Borrill
Hong Kong
Manila
Port Townsend
Gorman Elected U S Senator in Maryland for 1903 Return
Ex United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman won the Maryland Senate and House votes to reclaim the U S Senate seat he lost four years earlier and will take his seat in March 1903 as George L. Wellington retires. In Ohio, the legislature elected Senator Joseph B. Foraker as U S Senator, defeating Democrat Charles W. Baker after separate ballots.
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Annapolis
United States
Arthur Pue Gorman
Senate
General Assembly
Gorman
George L. Wellington
Columbus
House
Ohio
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
McCreary Elected Senator by Legislature in Separate Sessions
Frankfort Kentucky January 15 James B McCreary was formally elected Senator by the two houses of the Legislature yesterday in separate sessions. The votes will be ratified in joint session today.
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Frankfort
James B. McCreary
Population growth by region in the last decade report
Washington announces census figures showing a regional shift with the south growing faster than the north for the first time. West remains the fastest growing, while the east is grouped with the north. Rates from 1860 to 1900 are detailed for 10 year periods and regional comparisons.
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Washington
Pacific
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Ohio
Potomac
Missouri
Kansas
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Louisiana
North
South
trans-Mississippi
Fire at American Malting plant destroys elevator and damages cars
A blaze at 1:45 this morning gutted the J. F. Well branch of the American Malting Company in Chicago. The 150 foot elevator filled with barley was destroyed with nearly total loss of contents. Fire endangered Panhandle freight yards and several freight cars were burned. Estimated damage runs about 275000 dollars.
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Chicago
J. F. Well Branch
American Malting Company
Panhandle
The Barcelona Strike Continues Amid Tense Talks
Metal workers in Barcelona vote to extend the strike, likely lasting six months. Masters send memorials to Senators and Deputies and promise ten hour workdays when factories reopen, but threaten to close if unrest persists.
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Barcelona
Homesickness in Manila and US News Cable Plan
Medical authorities link homesickness among Americans in the Philippines to isolation. Manila papers push a daily 100 word news service from the United States. subscriptions cover tolls for three months, with aim to begin January 15. Commissioner Moses urges English education for Filipino children to preserve American identity. Batangas reports cheer, Loboo expedition by Colonels Wint and Wells destroys barracks and hamlets, no American casualties, many Filipinos killed or surrendered.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
United States Philippine Commission
United States
Bernard Moses
Department of Public Instruction For
Islands
Batangas
Loboo
Wint
Wint and Wells
Unconditional Surrender of Marisigan Forces at Taal
Manila reports the unconditional surrender of Colonel Marisigan with Major Cabrera and priest Castillo to General Bell near Taal Batangas on January 10. The surrender includes 60 extra rifles, 219 rifles and one cannon, with 3 lieutenant colonels 1 major 5 captains and 12 lieutenants among the insurgents. Bell releases the men and notes pacification of eastern Batangas for now.
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Manila
Marisigan
Cabrera
Castillo
Bell
Batangas
Taal
General Bell
Oil Flows From Colorado Well At 615 Feet
In Debuque Colorado on January 16 oil is flowing at ten barrels daily from a well that has reached a depth of 615 feet. The oil is luminous with a paraffin base.
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Debuque
Colo
Pekin Hitch Delays French Credential Demands
In Pekin on January 13, M. Beau the French Minister refuses to present credentials until China meets French demands. A joint audience with Chinese Ministers is postponed and colleagues debate support. Dowager Empress sends verbal thanks for foreign reception. Reports on Tung Fu Siang arrest are denied with notes on Mohammedan influence and potential rebellion.
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Pekin
M. Beau
China
Tung Fuh Siang
Kwan Su
Tung Fu Siang
British forces capture Boer laager near Ermelo
Pretoria reports British forces surprised and captured a Boer laager 20 miles northwest of Ermelo. Forty two Boers were taken, including Major Wolmerans.
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Pretoria
Ermelo
Wolmerans
Casting a Bull and Seed Freezing Findings
Instructions for safely casting a bull with a rope halter and pulley method, detailing steps to restrain the animal and ensure quiet behavior. Also summary of Prof. A. D. Selby’s liquid air seed tests showing minimal germination impact except some seed types. Includes notes on soil fertility and farming practices from American Cultivator and Indianapolis News.
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A. D. Selby
Ohio
United States
Growing Corn and Farm Competition in Early 20th Century
Secretary Wilson outlines heat damaged corn fields and the protective role of organic matter and shallow cultivation. He notes underdraining wet bottom lands to prevent shallow roots and drought damage, then shifts to how farmers must outpace national competition through soil fertility and updated methods.
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Wilson
East
Preservatives in foods under British review
The British Local Government Board committee for two years studied food preservatives and coloring. They find four classes used, with formaldehyde as the only one showing injury potential, and propose prohibiting its use in milk while allowing limited boric acid and borates in butter and cream, and restricting salicylic acid to one grain per pint or pound.
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British Local Government Board
United Kingdom
Handy Feeding Box Aids Fair Food Sharing
A feeding box designed to curb hogging and keep stronger individuals from taking excess food. It holds chopped roots and cabbage and uses a shaped backboard to create motion as the bottom supply is eaten.
Comfort for Swine and Cattle in Barn Design
An instructional piece outlines cheap model sleeping rooms for swine with tar paper coverings, ground clearance, and straw bedding. It then shifts to cow comfort, noting wind exposure, humane treatment, and how much grain to feed based on milk yield, advising to feed as much as is profitable.
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Urer
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