President Mourns Wheeler at Arlington Funeral
Washington reports Major General Joseph Wheeler U S A retired laid to rest at Arlington on a sunlit January afternoon. Thousands filed past the casket as the wreaths and flowers from President Roosevelt and others marked the burial service in St. John’s Episcopal Church. The procession moved along Lafayette Square to Arlington with a somber march theme and a guard of honor. The president and Mrs Roosevelt attended in mourning, joined by Cabinet members and notable military figures.
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Thanksgiving Day Journey and Social News Across Oceans
A morning trip to Colon and Payama is described with precise times, while Honolulu reports a marriage between a 40 year old Chinese man Ah Young and a 14 year old Hawaiian girl Anna Kahaulelio amid concerns of child marriage and possible trafficking. Copenhagen notes a thwarted assassination attempt on Minister Alberti, and Tokyo reports skepticism over Philippines sale rumors to Japan amid regional power shifts. Washington covers a House election committee inquiry into Illinois congressman Anthony Michallek’s citizenship.
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Expresso Thief Breaks Jail in Trinidad Escape
Two Mexican prisoners in the county jail, including Gonzales, overpowered guards during supper cleanup and fled into the yard. Sheriff Brown and his daughter resisted but were not seriously hurt. a posse pursues the escaping pair as darkness falls.
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Victor de Mogest Sets World Speed Record on Daytonia Sands
French driver Victor de Mogest crowned speed king after clocking two miles in 68.45 seconds on Daytonia sands. He averaged 123 miles per hour to set the record in the dramatic afternoon run.
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Death of King Christian Ninth Shocks Europe
Copenhagen reports King Christian the Ninth died at 3:30 PM in Amalienborg Palace. Frederick to be proclaimed successor as mourning sweeps Europe. Half the courts go into deep sorrow, Danish commerce unsettled, and citizens observe half mast across the capital. Washington notes a railroad strike probe and Hepburn bill action as Congress adjourns.
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Senate debates Chinese boycott and forest reserves policy
In Washington on June 29 the senate debated the Chinese boycott linked to an immigration investigation proposed by Mr. Tillman. Discussion touched on forestry bureau methods and a press campaign, while other senators defended western development and regional interests.
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Stockmen Readying to Join Forces in Livestock Body
Denver, Jan 26. Representatives of the National Livestock Association and the American Cattle Growers Association agreed tonight on consolidation plans and a new name the American Nations Livestock Association. The structure includes broad representation at conventions and sub committees on finance transportation stock yards markets and grievances affecting the industry. The proposal to merge will be submitted to the joint meeting for ratification and approval tomorrow.
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Beveridge Opens Senate Fight for Statehood Bill
Special to the Morning Journal reports that the joint Statehood bill is before the Senate after a territories committee endorsement led by Albert J. Beveridge. Optimistic Beveridge foresees tough debate with Foraker opposing moves, amid new Senate dynamics and possible separate votes on Arizona and New Mexico.
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Senate Committee On Territories
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Deadlock Likely Over Open Railway Rate Bill
Morning Journal reports a House leader proposal to demand unanimous House approval of the rate bill before conference, aiming to bind conferees to the House version. If the Senate resists, tension rises as both chambers weigh essential principles and avoid a full deadlock in railroad regulation legislation.
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House Drama Targets Bipartisan Unity Amid Revolt
The passage hints that discipline returns in the Republican ranks while Democratic factions remain divided. It predicts that despite pessimism two Democrat factions may unite behind their leader for a strong unanimous vote.
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Notables ride through Simplon tunnel in Italy ceremony
In Isella Northern Italy on January 29 a first passenger train with notables and officials passed the Simplon tunnel amid artillery salutes. No other notable incidents reported. In Reno Nevada on January 29 Reinhold Sadler longtime Nevada governor died at his Eureka home after several weeks illness.
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Senate confirms nominations in executive session
Washington January 29, the senate in executive session confirmed Henry Clay Ide of Vermont as governor general of the Philippine Islands Jas F P Smith of California as vice governor of the Philippine Islands Lloyd C Griscom of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Brazil and J O Van Orsdale of Wyoming as assistant attorney general.
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California
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Pennsylvania
Brazil
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Wyoming
Discipline for Port Bayard General Hospital
The secretary of war asks Congress to enact discipline rules for the Port Bayard General Hospital in New Mexico. All patients admitted for treatment would be subject to the government army rules. Frederick F. Barker of New Mexico has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
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Washington
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Congress
General Hospital
Port Bayard
New Mexico
United States
Frederick F. Barker
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Whole Arm Blown Off in Hunting Accident Near Las Vegas
A 16 year old, Martines, suffered a catastrophic shotgun wound while hunting north of Las Vegas New Mexico. The blast shredded the arm from shoulder to elbow, requiring amputation below the shoulder. He was with Arthur Keene when a barbed wire fence contact discharged the weapon.
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Prisoner Bell's confession linked to Domingo Valles plot, Prescott
Albuquerque officer questions Frank Bell's murder confession in New Mexico case as possibly a prearranged scheme to save Domingo Valles in Santa Fe. Fornes and Sheriff Lowry seek corroboration in Martinez and Yavapai County to probe Bell's claims and motives including alleged Mexican wives.
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New Mexico
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Santa Fe
United States
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Albuquerque
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Arizona
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Packers Cager Under Way In Immunity Trial
In federal court Judge Humphrey hears the immunity question for the Packers in restraint of trade. Former Armour & Co. counsel Keonthoff testified detailing his interview with Commissioner Garfield about the inquiry into the packing industry. He said Garfield promised immunity if Packers opened their books and claimed the information would not trigger criminal prosecutions.
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