Disputed Samoa Crisis and Atlantic Naval Movements
A flotilla of reports from New Zealand and Samoa detail upheaval at Apia with German, British, and American consuls clashing over control of government buildings. The incident follows Mailetoa and Mataafa factions, with German consul ejected and a crowd gathered at the supreme court. Separately, U.S. Navy plans, an 18 inch gun project, and Cuban Commission briefings shape a busy naval and diplomatic week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Z
Supreme Court
Mataafa
Mualietoa
Council of Colored Men in Alabama Drafts Memorial
The Council of Colored Men of Alabama, led by Congressman George White and 20 other leaders, met in Raleigh on January 21. They drafted a memorial to the general assembly and issued an address urging continued school and charitable funding and equal opportunity for Black citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Colored Men of
Alabama
George White
General Assembly
Schooner Wrecked Near Point Reyes, Likely All Hands Lost
reports from the steam collier Wryfield say an unknown schooner foundered off Point Reyes with no wreck reported and presumed loss of all aboard. Hawley reelected in Hartford after joint assembly declares General Joseph R. Hawley United States senator.
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San Francisco
Wryefield
Cartmer
Point Reyes
Hawley
Hartford
Conadan
Assembly
Joseph R. Hawley
United States
Bloodshed in Samoa as Mataafa revolt escalates
Cable from Auckland reports a Samoa uprising after Mataafa followers defeat Mali etoas forces. Fire damaged towns on Upolu and 400 houses burned. Porpoise and Falke block actions with marines landing. Provisional government disputes Berlin treaty terms as consuls protest.
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San Francisco
Auckland
New Zealand
Alameda
Apia
Falke
Porpoise
Sturdee
Chambers
Malietoa Tanu
Mataata
Berlin
Mataafa
Malietoa
Upolu
Raffell
Vaupreme
Tamasee
Samoa
Smallpox Panic in Cuba Regiment and Havana Deals
A Havana dispatch reports panic in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana regiment due to smallpox with many sent home on sick leave and several deaths. Also, a $3,000,000 deal nears completion to acquire San Jose docks and warehouses in Havana.
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New York
Havana
Indiana
Jacob Dexter
Monticello
Ind
Alonzo Graham
Madison
San Jose
Hemisphere
Daly's bill disappears amid printing mix up in Oregon legislature
In Salem Oregon today the Oregon legislature debated Daly's school bill as 600 copies were printed but not found in the house. The session saw little discussion with bills advancing slowly, 240 more Daly copies ordered, and a new effort to secure 650 extra copies for the house. Clatsop County Tobax petition discussed in senate.
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Salem
Daly
Senate
Douglas County
Cottage Grove
House
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Fulton
Clatsop County
Roberts
Six Senatorsary Candidates Nominated in Washington Senate
In Olympia on January 18 the Washington legislature cast its first senatorial ballot. Fusion strength centered on J H Lewis while Humes Foster Wilson Ankeny and Allen received smaller totals. Andrews introduced Humes and numerous nominations followed. In a later session Thomas J Humes and John L Wilson were named for the United States Senate. Naval promotions were discussed in Washington on January 19 with Admiral Sampson and Schley under review amid the Butler resolution debate.
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Washington
Olympia
Wash
United States
John L. Wilson
Humes
Foster
Wilson
J. H. Lewis
Ankeny
J. B. Allen
Lewis
Senate
Hamilton
United States Senate
Andrews
Major T. J. Humes
Seattle
Cole
James Hamilton Lewis
Crow
Hugh McReavy
Miller
Walla Walla
Megler
Preston
Reinhart
Warburton
Addison G. Foster
Clapp
Lecrone
Welshire
Tlames
Nicaragua Canal
Ilames
House
M. Gleason of
King
Thomas J. Humes
Judge Mount
Spokane
Wickersham
McDonald of King
Sampson
Schley
Butler
Chandler
Naval Committee
Hale
Panama Canal Hearing and Global Briefs
The Panama Canal Company received a house committee on commerce hearing as part of a broader isthmian canal review. Italy’s King Tramibert pardoned many rioters, while U S policy notes on Cheyenne relocation to Crow lands drew opposition. A Boise wreck plot and a criminal case in Magdeburg highlighted European tensions. West Point candidates were named from Oregon, and Commodore Watson eyed the Asiatic station before Dewey’s retirement. News covered naval assignments, U S Spain tensions, a sinking schooner near Georgetown, an Alabama labor shooting, and Mormon polygamy enforcement with Niagara Falls power plans and New York convicts sent to asylums.
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Panama Canal Company
House Committee On Commerce
King Tramibert
Italy
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Snow
Mormon Church
Utah
Miller Electric Construction Company
Pittsburg
Niagara Falls
King’s County
New York
Infanta Eulalie Visits England and Other News
The Infanta Eulalie, aunt of Spain's king, visits England. Washington’s Ede man D. Wiggin named to Weare Alaska land office register. London dispatch doubts China port seizure rumors. York yacht Paul Jones lost near New Orleans. bodies sought. Hoyt to Santiago for legal advice to Wood. Colon Colombia dock strike grows severe. 46 dockmen arrive. stones and revolvers fired at train. Sharkey and Armstrong fined for prize fight in Boston. Archbishop Ireland to Rome then to Paris bishops for Heck erism talks. Joan D Arc ceremonies planned in Orleans. Russian unrest in Congress State. rebel cause escalating. Alaska Indians gather Aug 10 at Klawan to end long war. Klondike race Seattle to Dawson for $6,000 purse. Butler challenges, Depew elected U.S. senator. Missouri and Minnesota senators reelected. Denver Wheel mine fire. all miners escape. Dingley funeral in Congress. Sagasta to convene cartes after U.S. treaty ratification. Northern Cheyenne uprising reports questioned. Bandits threaten Pinar del Rio. rising crime. St Louis Business Men's League backs Louisiana Purchase world fair. Subcommission on agriculture and industry to publi shed syllabus. three policy areas outlined. India population rising 3,000,000 yearly. Army navy profanity ban. Bradford man Charlies Newton killed near oil well. Philippine, Cuba, Rico policy may reduce posts.
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New Orleans
Paul Jones
Henry M. Hoyt
United States Attorney-General
Department of Justice
Santiago
Leonard Wood
Colon
Colombia
Panama
Sharkey
Robert Armstrong
Boston
London
Ireland
Rome
Orleans
Feres
Joan D'Arc
Cong
Alaska
Wrangel
Seattle
Dawson
Richard Butler
Klondiker
JJ Barrett
Klondike
Butler
Chauncey M. Depew
United States Senate
York
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Day
Minnesota
Francis M. Cockrell
Denver
Col
Dingley
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Unit States Senate
Secretary of the Interior
House
Cheyenne Reservation
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Philadelphia
Ing
Rncan
Navy
Adelphia
Autz
Cal
Rison
Department of the Army
Jenguth
Cubaington
Cubanian Commission
Lee Hay
Membhe
Lincoln
Paul Selby
Paul
Chicago
Aul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Elroy
Wis
Mina
Manila
Vy York
Philippines
Eurth
Eventeenth Infantry
Council OF Colored Men
Oregon
Union Pacific
CG. H. Venner
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific Board
United States Service
Lass Fall
Geer
Columbus
Seville
Giraldo
Giralda
Cathedral of
Thomas F. Lawson
Galvin
Mr. Lawson
Keeley Motor
John W. Keeley
Keeley
Mebride
Astoria
Gill
McBride
Portland
Atlantic Transport Line
Honeyman
Sligo
Jan
Department of State Today
Osborn
Samo
Matania
Maketow
Cuba
Eagan
Miles
War Department
Army
Wesley Verritt
Paria
Cortes
Almodovar del Rio
House Committee On Banking and Currency
McCleary
Vphone
the Tribune
Massachusetts Institute of Technology of
St. Louis
Epitome
News of the World
Herr Schmidt
Reichstat
Madgeburg
Volks Stimme
Bagdad
Herr August Mueller
William
Prince Fitel
Boise
Idaho
Mountain Home
Emmet Allen
Hugh Breen
John Richardson
War Investigating Commission
Austria
Spain
State Department
West Point
Congress
Commodore Watson
Mare Island Navy Yard
Asiatic Station
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
McKinley
Macon
Savannah
Kennerly
Alpha
Bath
Georgetown Light
Fernandina
Pana
Ike Ingles
Dave Evans
Springside
Frank Jones
James Palmer
Infanta Eulalie
England
Edeman D., Wiggin
Washington, D. C
Register of the Land
Weare
London Times
China
Pinar del Rio
Outl
B Ness Men’s League
States
Terri Jes
Louisiana Chase
Agriculture and Agricultural
Industrial Commission
India
Charlies Newton
Bradford
Orchard Park
Rico
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