Babcock Leads Wisconsin Rebels in Joint Statehood Fight
Washington reports say Babcock of Wisconsin leads insurgents against the joint statehood bill with Arizona and New Mexico. He argues opposition to joining the states, while the House organization and president ally against the plan.
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Hoodle
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Babcook
Wisconsin
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
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Chinatown Gambler Charged With Murder in San Francisco
Chi Cheung, head of Chinatown gamblers and leader of the Eight Statesmen, faced Judge William P. Lawlor in San Francisco on a murder charge linked to a conspiracy that killed Tom Vick of the Chinese Educational Society two years earlier. Indictment by the Andrews grand jury followed long delays.
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Chinatown
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Chan Cheung
Tom Vick
Chinese Educational Society
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Chinatown Corruption Fund
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Ti Fa
Volice
Cheung Hae Ween
United States Role in the Algeciras Morocco Conference
The United States will participate in the Algeciras Conference with Ambassador White and Samuel Gummers joining German French English Austrian Spanish and Italian delegates. The aim claimed is commercial equality in Morocco but the real thrust is strategic control of northeastern Africa and the Mediterranean. The article notes Britain’s move to a free hand for France in Morocco and hints at broader European power maneuvers involving Spain and Italy.
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United States
Morocco
Germany
France
England
Austria
Spain
Italy
Politica
Africa
Mediterranean Sea
Edward
Egypt
Isaac
Morocco Conference and United States Policy Debate
The scene at the Morocco conference raises questions about what role the United States should play. Critics warn of entangling alliances though observers suggest Washington may be only watching. The American delegation could influence events and perhaps keep a lid on risks of a broader war across the Atlantic.
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Mediterranean
William
United States
Morocco
Sam
Atlantic
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress opens in Washington with delegates from major commercial and industrial interests across states and territories. The aim is to press Congress for broad harbor and waterway improvements and steady funding while avoiding sectional focus.
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Washington, D.C
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
United States Congress
Baltmore
Ohio Valley
Congress
Ohio River
Robert Ramsay
Baltimore
America Versus France In Billiard Contest
Paris January fifteenth features a world championship billiard match at 1 inch balk line with Will ie Hoppe as American challenger and Maurice Vigorux as French defender. The 500 point game draws global interest as Hoppe, a youthful star, faces veteran Vignaux noted for excels in balk line. Predictions vary on outcome, with mixed confidence among French and American observers.
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Paris
Willie Hoppe
Maurice Vikorux
Wille Hoppete
United States
Vignaux
Frene
Ular Experie
Young Hope
Frank Ives
Varcely
Hoppe
Villard
Lautern
Schaefer
George Slosson
Socorro to Get New Bank Headed by Joseph Price
Socorro will soon host a first class bank with Joseph Price as its head and Edward Price assisting. Preliminary arrangements are underway and opening is expected shortly in Socorro. The community anticipates strong financial leadership and launch details forthcoming.
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Ing
Socorro
Wis Financial
Datines Iy
Elward Price
Liquidation announced by Fahey & Co stock broker firm
Frustrated employee caused turmoil as Jas. P. R. Fahey & Co. of Cleveland announces liquidation and retirement from business amid speculations by trusted staff. Officials urge customers to close all transactions. they pledge no one will lose a cent.Separate bulletins report on Field family illness and ongoing stock market conditions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jas
P. R. Fahey & Co
Fahey
Two Murders Add To Chicago Crime Wave
Chicago reports two killings as Anton Spicaychilaski and Joseph Kane died after robberies at Washington boulevard Sanganon Street and May and Randolph. Ivins confesses alone to the Hollister murder after police grilling, while his father weeps and asks if his son acted solo. Golf prizes total 3000 dollars as 150 players contest 27 cups over three days at Pinehurst. Ambassador White backs German open door in Morocco and a policing commission as Vatican opposition softens France. Bacon argues against intervention in European disputes and Tangiers notes arrivals at Algeciras for Moroccan conference.
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Chicago
Anton Spicaychilaski
Washington Boulevard
Sangamon Street
May
Randolph Streets
Joseph Kane
Pinehurst
N.C
American Golf Association
Studebaker
Dewar
European yachtsmen seek universal rating rule agreement
Yachtsmen from clubs across the civilized world gather in London to discuss a universal international rating rule for racing yachts. The goal is to eliminate country specific rules and allow regattas worldwide to apply a single standard. The United States sends two delegates who will abstain from voting but may advocate the American rule and share insights. Delegates include representatives from Great Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland.
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London
United States
Howev
Ih Ls
Great Britain
W. P. Burton
R. EB. Froude
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Italy
Portugal
Switzerland
Aged newspaper man in Galveston dies at 70
Col Robert G Lowe owner and publisher of the Galveston News died today at age 70 after a brief illness. A Confederate army veteran, he served as a major during the war and later bought an interest in the Galveston News. He is survived by his widow and two sons.
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Galveston
Robert G. Lowe
Galveston News
Lowe
Pennsylvania Legislature Convenes for Reform Sessions
Harrisburg January 1 The extra session of the Pennsylvania legislature called by Governor Pennypacker opened amid committees to consider reforms. Plans include municipal consolidation in Allegheny and Pittsburgh counties, redistricting, and repealing Philadelphia police and public works appointments. Other measures cover state legislative reapportionment, county bridge spending, and abolishing certain secretary fees.
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Pennypacker
Ueime
Ubte
Pittebarg
Aus
Ipto
County Bridget
Allugheny
Relatives Seek Details on Death of Walter H. Jones
Special to The Evening Citizen from Gallup New Mexico reports a government lawyer Walter H. Jones died January 7. A request for full particulars was sent by postal and telegraph, with letters and mailed dates. The Gallup city marshal says January 13 sent papers to A J Sutherland of Virginia, suggesting Jones’ relatives in the east are prominent and that justice may follow.
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Gallup
N.M
Walter H. Jones
Gregory Page
Jo “Wilson
Bills Winders
N. M
Jones’ Relaves
Jones
Manager Ricaby and His Badger Fighter
The report describes Ricaby the minstrels manager entering a dog into a badger fighting display at Bisbee Arizona. After a heated gathering, the white dog faced a badger in a spirited contest. Ricaby offered a contribution to balance bets and may bring the dog to the Elks social that night.
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Bisbee
Arizona
Rhcaby
Ihs
Elks
Joe Sheridan
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