Roosevelt Attends McKinley Birthday Banquet in Canton
In Canton Ohio on January 28 President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a Canton Republican League banquet honoring McKinley. Judge William Day acted as toastmaster with many notable figures present including Secretary Cortelyou and General Wood. Governor Nash of Ohio was ill and absent, James J. Grant filled his toast role. Roosevelt praised McKinley’s leadership and legacy amid a grand banquet setting at the Gran Opera House with 457 attendees and elaborate floral decorations.
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Cleveland
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Chicago
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Notable tribute to McKinsey’s leadership and ideals
The piece honors President McKinsey, lauding his lofty aim of a just and generous nation. It warns of woe for those who damage the unity he fostered and urges readers to heed his example by emulating his qualities as a leader and force for good.
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McKinsey
Gray Scores Witness in Markle Case at Coal Commission
At the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission hearing in Philadelphia Edward Ross a public accountant testified the Markle company miners averaged 654 dollars yearly for ten to eleven and a half months with 29 men at 1529 dollars. He failed to answer a question about Mrs Burns and her sons’ remuneration and Chairman Gray criticized his reliance on figures.
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Philadelphia
Markle Company
Ste Care
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Edward Ross
Michael Burns
Chay
Gray
Phil
Miners United as UMW Convenes in Harmony
Indianapolis January 29. The United Mine Workers convention finished updating the constitution and bylaws. Key changes include voting to strike by a two thirds majority and setting initiation fees at $10 for miners and $3.50 for boys. The appeals and grievances committee reported briefly, signaling universal harmony within the organization.
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Indianapolis
Jan
United Mine Workers
Get Coal Convention Criticizes Federal Anti-Trust Enforcement
The two dozen delegates gathered in Washington for the Get Coal convention. Senators Mason presided as speakers attacked federal officials for not enforcing anti-trust laws amid the coal shortage.
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Washington
Mason
Senator Scott Seeks Commission On Pension Law Reforms
In Washington on January 29 Senator Scott of West Virginia urged creating a commission to propose changes in pension laws and to study granting a $12 monthly Civil War pension to any veteran serving at least ninety days. The Senate then approved a Missouri River bridge project at Yankton South Dakota.
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Senate
Scott
West Virginia
Missouri River
Yankton
S. D
States Gain Power Over Importation of Liquor
The house passed the bill granting states authority over importation of intoxicating liquors in original packages. It follows a supreme court ruling limiting states police powers to prohibit such importation by bringing imported liquor under state jurisdiction as if produced locally. The measure was reported yesterday and now becomes law pending approval.
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Washington
Jan
House
Supreme Court
Lesser Denies Dublin Collusion In Bribery Hearing
Representative Lessier testified before the house naval affairs committee denying Doblin’s collusion claims and reiterating his own truthful account. He described Doblin as a political player used by many and discarded when no longer useful, offering details of their movements and conversations while Doblin was in the city.
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Dublin
Tesnington
Jan
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Philip Doblin
Doblin
Lessler
Dobiin
In His Own Boat A Clergyman Plans Norway Voyage
New Haven cleric, long resident in the city, plans to sail a fifty foot long boat named Eple the Red to his homeland in Norway. Captain C. W. Foster builds the craft, designed by the clergyman himself. The vessel will have seven foot beam, five and a half foot draft, and two fifty horsepower specially mounted engines for cabin passengers. The owner’s name is withheld for now. The clergyman left Norway about forty years ago and pursued studies before entering theology. He intends to travel across the Atlantic in his self designed yawl boat.
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New Haven
Norway
Conn
Eple
Atlentic
C. W. Foster
Heated Mine Conference Debates Wage Increase Plan
Indianapolis January 31 At the miners Wage conference Phillip Penna Indiana operators commissioner warned of a legislative bill that would force operators to hire mine shooters, fueling a bitter clash as operators and miners from four regions spar over wage demands. Secretary Wilson and President Mitchell urged restraint while operators maintain no raise is due this year, warning a strike could occur if April 1.
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Indianapolis
Phillip Penna
Indiana
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Enna
Kogle
Baju
Mr Bogle
Organized Saubor
Mitchell
Reading Coal and Iron opens case before strike commission
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, the last signatory, began its presentation to the coal strike commission. Attorney Wolverton announced a noon recess agreement with Reading’s General Mining Superintendent Veith and district No. 5 miners union secretary George Hartley. The pact states that washing of coal in the Ninth district is impracticable due to pitching veiny conditions, settling the lower field portion of the dispute.
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Dan
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Coal Strike Commission
Wolverton
Reading
Veith
Readingy Coale Company
George Ww. Hartley
Miners’ Union
Will of Late A. S. Hewitt Filed for Probate in New Jersey
The will of Abrams Hewitt was filed in Paterson New Jersey surrogate's office. It leaves all household furniture to the widow Mrs Sarah Hewitt and gives Ringwood estate in Passaic County and real property in Rock Island and Orange counties, New Jersey. A trust fund of 160000 dollars is created for relatives with income paid to them, and the residue to the testator's children.
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New Jersey
New York
Abrams
Hewitt
Paterson
N. J
Sarah Hewitt
Tastator
Ringwood
Passaic County
Rock Island
Orange Counties
Harney's Debauchery At Montana Judge Hearing
A Montana hearing details Judge Harney's conduct at the Butte saloon with Mrs Ada Brackett. Witnesses describe Harney being drunk and a scene of laughter and anger. Lawyers clash as committee members push for cross examination and end with Harney not yet testifying.
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Ada Grackatt
Tletena
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Vialton Butte
Ada. P. Bratkett
Thomas Cuts Off Son in Will Amid Chicago Divorce Scandal
Harold Hogar Whowas, son of General Samuel Rhenas, receives no allowance beyond $100,000 income from an estate of about $1.5 million after his father's will was probated in White Plains. The Chicago divorce case and a turbulent life are cited as factors in the cut, and the will also notes the testator’s concerns over his son's conduct and funds.
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Chicago
New York
Harold Hogar Whowas
Samuel Rhenas
Thomas
White Plains
Harold
Harold Edgar Thomas
Amherst
David Porter
Kansan
Porter
Ada Blandy
Éunesville
Young Thomas
Thoms
Bill to Prohibit Christian Science in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire legislature introduces a bill to ban Christian Science and faith cure or mind healing in treating diseases. It would punish offenders with fines of 50 to 100 dollars and possible imprisonment, and classify deaths linked to omission of a regular physician as manslaughter. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee and awaits report amid expected lively debate.
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Concord
N. H
Christian Science
Committee On the Judiciary
Power Plant Crippled by Transformer Fire at Niagara Falls
A transformer explosion in the Niagara Falls Power and Conduit Company powerhouse last night destroyed thousands of dollars worth of machinery. Officials could not provide an estimate, but the blaze threatens power supply across Niagara Falls and nearby cities including Buffalo Lockport and Tonawanda. The cause is believed to be lightning.
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Niagara Falls Power and Conduit Company
Niagara Falls Power
Buffalo
Lockport
Tonawanda
Sala
Decree Bans Louise Saxon Princess From Royal Rights
A royal decree announces Crown Princess Louise is excluded from all rights and titles of the Saxon royal house due to her elopement with Professor Giron. The princess voluntarily renounced these rights on January 9 as Dresden reports.
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Dresden
Jan
Louise
Giron
Will Tax the Unmarried Bill Sparks Albany Debate
A New York bill targets unmar ried women aged 46 to 60 with a $25 yearly tax and bachelors 40 to 65 with $50. Lawmakers clash over hardship, with critics arguing it pressures marriage and others predicting rapid passage. The bill’s sponsor is cited by name amid broader remarks on婚 Lincoln birthday dinner plans in New York City.
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Albany
N. Y
William J. Gratton
William V. Sooke
Assemblyman
Cooke
Young Lady Assaulted by Two Des Moines Men
Miss Anna Nelson, a young woman, was waylaid and brutally assaulted by two well dressed men last evening in Des Moines. Her condition is serious.
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Anna Nelson
Best Moines
Des’ Moines, Jr
Williams Former Postmaster Dies on Pacific Coast
Dubuque Ia Jan 31 News reached here of Y J Williams former postmaster and noted Iowa traveling salesmen for farm machinery who died in Washington state where he had gone to visit relatives He had served in the Civil War and made an honorable record Walter Williams was well known for his long local service and business in Dubuque and across Iowa
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Pacific Coast
Y. J. Williams
Iowa
Washington State
Wreck Tragedy in Arizona Leaves Twenty Dead
Night Operator at Vails station failed to deliver orders to westbound Sunset Limited. A headend collision near Tucson killed twenty and left many injured, with rescue teams rushing to the scene and a long list of identified dead and seriously injured.
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Ariz
George Clough
Valls
Benzon
Boiler Blows Up at Anniston Foundry Killing Six
A boiler explosion at Southern Car and Foundry in Anniston Alabama killed six workers and injured about twenty others. Names listed include Thomas Birch Ike Hardy J A Forte and W H Lewis among the dead or gravely hurt. Several others are reported as likely to die. Debris flew hundreds of yards from the blast site and the cause remains unknown. A separate report from Cairo Illinois notes a collision on the Illinois Central with no fatalities but several injuries.
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Southern Car and Foundry Company
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Ike Hardy
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W. H. Lewis
Clyde Prince
Three Iowans Die In Fogbound Train Collision
A Chicago and Northwestern rear-end collision near Larix Iowa in dense fog left three dead and four seriously injured. Victims include A A Amery Scranton and Coe Woodbine while Lane Vail Iowa and others were among the injured. Stockmen en route to Chicago were among the casualties with eight more hurt.
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Jan
Chicago and Northwestern
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A. A. Amery
Scranton
MR. Coe
Woodbine
Lane
Vail
H. Johnston
Clinton
William Kochsims
Schiesawig
Livers Netison
Schleaswig
Albert Playman
Dunlap
Agst
Mitchell declines Illinois arbitration board invitation
John Mitchel has declined an invitation from Governor Yates of Illinois to accept a place on the State Board of Arbitration. The message notes Mitchel’s decision and references ongoing labor matters involving workers and pending issues, with terse remarks about the unfilled position.
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Illinois Board of Arbitration
Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchel Haz
Yates
Winoia
Slingls State Board of Arbitration
United Ming Workers
Confirmation prospects for Robert Armstrong as treasury assistant
Washington reports no action yet on confirming Robert B. Armstrong of Ltrois for assistant secretary of the treasury. A subcommittee will review with Pratt of Connecticut Spooner of Wisconsin and a Democrat to be named. Majority favor confirmation though concerns over legal experience persist. Dispatches from Vancouver discuss the Alaska boundary dispute and remarks by Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper about U S rights and arbitration.
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Robert B. Armstrong
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Connecticaut
Spooner
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Armstrong
Aldrich
Secretary of the Treasury
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Vancouver
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Charles Hibbert Tupper
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Gettysburg
House Military Committee
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Padgett
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Tennessee
Banking Committee
Free Allger
Representative Trnstan
New York
Lt Isome
General Grant
Palary
Army Appropriation Bill Reported By Senate Committee
An Army appropriation bill was reported to the Senate today after passage by the Military Affairs Committee. The bill was sent to the House for consideration and a motion to proceed was noted. The report also covers related military measures and committee actions.
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