House Passes Hamilton Joint Statehood Bill in Big Vote
Insurgents swing to support as the House debates the joint statehood bill for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Arizona, and New Mexico. The rule enabling debate was carried by a large majority with party lines and speeches shaping the high tension session.
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de Armond
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Enemies accuse president as tyrant over Morocco and Santo Domingo
Washington readers learn Senator Lodge defends administration policy at the Algeciras conference and Santo Domingo. He argues US representation protects interests and prevents foreign control of customs houses near the Panama canal. Senator Teller backs senate treaty privileges amid dispute.
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Morocco
Santo Domingo
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United States
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Congress
Trial reveals methods of Town Topics and Hapgood case
The defense in the Norman Hapgood criminal libel trial continues with testimony on how Town Topics sourced and gossiped its news. A Newport telegraph operator, Robert R. Howe, admitted providing information and disguising himself to cover Newport society events for the paper.
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Norman Hapgood
Collier's Weekly
Joseph M. Deuel
Unem
Robert R. Howe
Newport
Town Topics
Duchess of Marlborough
Valencia Sinks After Collision Near Cape Beale
The steamer Valencia struck near Klanaway rock five miles from Cape Beale at 11 45 pm Monday. Of 154 on board, 139 are dead and 15 saved, making the disaster the worst in the north Pacific since 1875. A rescue attempt failed as the rigging held frantic survivors while Queen departed and the vessel broke up at dawn. The Lorng tug and Egeria crew arrived too late.
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Joint Statehood Victory Reported for New Mexico
Washington supporters celebrate a strong showing for the jointure proposition in a day of voting. The bill is expected to pass the House tomorrow and then the Senate, with Chairman Hamilton praising New Mexico and its citizens on the House floor.
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Statehood Rule Set For Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona
Washington January 24 The House Rules Committee agreed to a statehood rule designed to allow Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico and Arizona to form constitutions and state governments and be admitted on equal footing with original states. Debate would run until Thursday with a final vote on the bill to pass.
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Union
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Indian Territory
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Arizona
Pennsylvania Cutthroat Anacoie Society of Assassins Raids
Police raided Halrd Pa. finding literature threatening governors Pennypacker and Mattigan and other prominent figures. Warrants issued for 31 foreigners believed to be anarchists. secret service and local officers plan arrests across multiple states. John Epih o named as president and George Varil held for questioning after custody.
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George Varil
Chinese In Deadly Fight Ends in Two Deaths
In New York Chinatown a gun battle between Hip Sings and On Leong societies left two Chinese men dead Ching Yong and Lee Soon another wounded and a fourth seriously injured.A rival clash reported as a deadly urban feud.
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Lee Soon
Liberal gains and Irish reaction in British poll results
Lord Dalmeny wins Mid Lothian seat by a large majority amid Irish opposition led by John Redmond while Lib erals gain ten more seats and Labour two more. Separate dispatches report mining damage in Chihuahua, Marshall Field will and estate details, and U S Senate confirmation of David Thompson as ambassador to Mexico. General Wheeler remains ill but improving in New York.
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Isle of Pines
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Beothond
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Wheeler Near Death As Family Fears Loss in Brooklyn
General Joseph Wheeler, felled by pneumonia, lay in critical condition at his sister’s Brooklyn home. Family and five Wheeler children gathered at his bedside as doctors feared for his life. In other news, Caucasus town Kwarl burned after clashes. Batumi links expected to reopen. Livonia unrest ends with troop arrival.
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Warre
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Valencia wreck reports mix of hope and despair
Seattle dispatches from the Valencia wreck indicate conflicting news with only about fifteen survivors heard so far and reports of the vessel breaking up. Cape Beale and Victoria also note heavy fog and a southwest gale hindering rescue efforts as the Valencia, with sixty crew and four passengers, lies badly damaged off Vancouver Island.
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Cape Beate
Teast
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