Emperor William II Birthday Celebrations Across Germany
Berlin reports a nationwide birthday for Emperor William II with military reviews, church services, and widespread decorations. The day includes state banquets, court receptions, and diplomatic dinners, highlighting the Kaiser's gaze over a vast empire. The emperor, born January 27, 1869, leads the House of Hohenzollern and marks a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with Empress Victoria on February 27.
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Reporters Offered Bribes Tied to Chicago Packers
The Chicago Record Herald reports that Washington dealings to influence two reporters in favor of Chicago beef packers involved alleged bribes. United States District Attorney Morrison found offers of money during the grand jury probe, though no proof of acceptance. Attorney G W Brown, for Nelson Morris, allegedly gave Frank Hasler of the Inter Ocean and Hector Elwell of the City Press Association $100 each as Christmas presents. Elwell says he returned the money.
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Gridiron Club to Grill Roosevelt at Tonight Dinner
Washington D C January 27 President Roosevelt will be the main target of the Gridiron Club winter dinner at the New Willard tonight. The club, a famed group of Washington correspondents, prides itself on caustic wit and merciless satire as it dissects men and affairs. Also attending will be cabinet members, senators, and ambassadors, among others, in a high profile event foreseen as especially brilliant.
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Rioting Social Life in Cities Warned by Bishop Greer
New York Jan 27 Bishop Greer, longtime rector of St Bartholomews, criticizes extravagant urban living and the erosion of family life. He cites $10,000,000 spent in 12 hours on New Year’s revelry, warns of social display, and urges America to seek virtue in quiet New England towns where true American womanhood and manhood thrive.
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Cattle Man Takes Large Laudanum Dose in Uncertain Fate
A cattle man attempted suicide by taking a large laudanum dose after several prior attempts. He is now slowly recovering, with medical staff monitoring his condition as details of the case emerge.
General Wheeler Dies After Failed Self Destruction
Fragmented obituary notes General Wheeler born Augusta Georgia in 1830. A West Point graduate and Confederate and U.S. Army officer, he served in campaigns from the Civil War through the Spanish War, later dying January 27 in Brooklyn of pneumonia after a long career and a history of drink-fueled trouble.
Operators And Miners Holding Conference In Indianapolis
Indianapolis January 27 joint conference between bituminous coal operators and miners opened today. Chicago cattle receipts also reported with receipts 3 000 and various price ranges for beeves cows calves and steers across markets.
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Boxing Showdown Headlines Missouri Boxing Tourney
The Missouri Athletic Club hosts an open boxing tournament in St. Louis today featuring Joe Barth of South Broad Street AC vs John Bautar of Missouri AC. Barth seeks victory amid confident South Siders. Also Cincinnati hosts largest indoor meet at Armory with interscholastic and college athletes, including Trinity College and Ohio institutions, competing from high schools to universities.
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Movement to form Western Club of Athletes league
Chicago and St Louis officials discuss forming a Western Club of Athletes league to promote indoor and outdoor track boxing swimming and football. Representatives from Missouri Milwaukee Chicago meet with New Athletic Club directors to plan a winter championship and league structure.
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Matters Which Have Come Far From The Senate
The senate committee on territories made small amendments to the joint statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. Opponents claim sixteen republican senators oppose it. Fire Alarm Foraker to launch a lengthy speech. Admins predict passage. Stephens seeks reconsideration of Hagerman land entries but house committee rejected wording, plan to reintroduce. New Mexico case vs Santa Fe RR is under advisement by the state supreme court.
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Pension bills passed quickly as sixty-five minutes
Washington January 130 to 108 the house waived the eight hour law for alien labor on the Panama canal. The amendment in the urgent deficiency appropriation bill passed. The house began clearing the pension calendar, 262 private bills acted upon in sixty-five minutes. Mann's omnibus bill read and made unfinished business for Monday. adjourned at 2 03 Velock.
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Isthmian canal commission backs lock canal plan
Washington Jan 27 The Isthmian canal commission completed review of the board of consulting engineers on canal type. After today's session they adopted a report to the secretary of war favoring a lock canal at the 83 floor level, aligning with the minority's recommendations.
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Moroccan Conference Resumes Pensions on Moroccan Tax Reform
Plenipotentiaries resume work on Moroccan revenues at Algeciras as they review the Moorish tax system, seeking reform and equalization. Sultan’s mood and cash needs influence cooperation. observers note foreign luxuries as a scandal to pious subjects. Also a brief Money on Call report cites rates and prime mercantile paper.
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Cold Wave in Mexico Abates as Deaths Reported
Mexico City reports a stoppage of a severe cold wave that swept Central Mexico and the gulf coast. Police say twelve lower class residents died from cold exposure during the spell while the government set fires in the streets for night workers and the homeless.
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Anniversary Day of the Great Mozart Celebration
The one hundred fiftieth anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is marked with public homage in Vienna and New York. Crowds visit Schubert Cemetery to honor Mozart with wreaths, while Musik Verein, Mozart Society, and others plan evening concerts and special programs. In New York the Russian Symphony Orchestra performs at Carnegie Hall featuring Mozart works.
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Only Fireproof Theater in Country
Pittsburg readers sift through debate on theater fire safety after the Iroquois disaster. Experts cite few safe theaters, emphasize steel framing, brick walls, and robust exits. The Majestic in Chicago and others showcase最新 fireproofing, with 42 exits illustrated.
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