Casualties and fires across towns report deadly incidents
A sequence of disasters reports multiple fatalities and extensive property losses. Jacob Dick killed in Phillips Wisconsin. granaries burned in Genesee New York causing 80 to 90 thousand dollars in damages. fires in Troy New York damage a furniture house and a collar and shirt storehouse with about 100 thousand dollars loss. Schones killed by a falling log in Wausaukee Wisconsin. W. H. C. Goode residence fire in Sidney Ohio with 150 thousand dollars cost and 50 thousand dollars in losses. George Humphreys dies in Sioux City Iowa after burning in a tepee fire. David F. Mitchell improving after polo injuries in Jacksonville Florida. Mrs Jane Lastman burned in Packwaukee Wisconsin. Oil field fire in Galeton Pennsylvania costing 50 thousand dollars. Destructive fire in Galva Illinois affecting Mulford Steam-Heating. Four miners die in Juniper mine at Jamestown California after a ship drops 180 feet. Beaman Iowa fire destroys over half the business district, six frame buildings lost, 10 thousand dollar loss with 6 thousand insured.
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Phillips
Wis
Jacob Dick
Genesee
N. Y
Balden & Co
Ferrin Brothers
Troy
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Wausaukee
Schones
Sidney
Ohio
W. H. C. Goode
Sioux City
Iowa
George Humphreys
Jacksonville
Fla
David F. Mitchell
Packwaukee
Jane Lastman
Galeton
Galva
Sil
Mulford Steam-Heating Company
Jamestown
Cal
Juniper
Beaman
Marlborough appointed paymaster general in government reshuffle
In London the Duke of Marlborough is named paymaster general succeeding the Earl of Hopetoun who becomes lord chamberlain and follows the Earl of Lathom. Berlin notes Marburg grants an honorary doctorate to American geologist John Mason Clarke. Madrid reports Spain’s floating debt at 554 810 595 pesetas on January 1 up from last year. Paris dispatch says the Duke of Orleans received 1 million francs for royalist funds from a French manufacturer. London confirms counterfeit 450 centime silver coins appear though not widely circulated. London says no extradition steps yet for M. Zola. Rudyard Kipling and family plan to sail to America on January 25.
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London
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of Hopetoun
Earl of Lathom
Berlin
Philosophical
Marburg University
John Mason Clarke
Madrid
Spain
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris
Duke of Orleans
Royalists
Evening News
Central News
England
M. Zola
France
Rudyard Kipling
America
Farm barn fire linked to a farmhand then a hanging death
In Banks Alabama a white farmer named Green lost a barn to fire and suspicion fell on his black employee Marshall McGregor who was found dead hanging near the barn a day later. Other notes report Henry Church alias Wilson in Madison Ohio, a Milwaukee swindling case, a police blunder in Cincinnati, and multiple local crimes across states.
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Banks
Ala
Green
Marshall McGregor
Milwaukee
Henry Church
Willson
Columbus
Ohio
Dunham
California
House of Correction
Cincinnati
United States
Wiliam E. Bundy
Col. Bundy
Iowa News in Brief Ends Tax Battle Remiry Refuses Tax
Iowa news briefs report Attorney General Mitton Remiry refusing to pay a 50 cent war revenue tax on his official bond, arguing the federal tax is unlawful for a state officer and promising a test case. The item also covers fatal farm and fire deaths, court rulings on county fees, bank insurance exemptions, railroad contracts, pardons, theft investigations, and a near-miss train derailment with injuries but no fatalities.
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Mitton Remiry
Iowa
Sapper
A. R. Dewey
Mahaska County
B. V. Seevers
Oskaloosa
Seevers
Board of Supervisors
Hard On Her Insomnia Quip Turns Snoring Joke
A reader writes a lighthearted zinger about marital sleep issues. The exchange jokes that the husband’s snoring is the real problem, with a playful jab about sympathy and insomnia.
Dialogue on Singing and Midnight Clock Reminder
A man asks if she ever sings and she replies yes sometimes to relieve emotions not to stop the clock at midnight. He notes the act, and she clarifies the intention before he leaves to fetch her music.
Secretary of Agriculture Reports on 1898 Experiment Stations Work
The secretary of agriculture sent Congress a 1898 report detailing expenditures and progress of agricultural experiment stations. It notes increased facilities, more capable officers, and emphasis on applying findings to help farmers. state aid and nonpolitical governance are important for future success. Alaska trials show promising grain and vegetables. Hawaii expands with a Honolulu station established in 1895 by sugar interests.
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Agr
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Beresford Urges Alliance to Stop Russian Expansion
Hong Kong Times correspondent reports Lord Charles Beresford addressing the chamber of commerce urging a alliance among Great Britain Germany the United States and Japan to preserve the open door in China He criticizes Chinese institutions as effete calls for reform and predicts tariff conflicts with France over Shanghai while advocating a clear policy toward China and foreign powers.
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Beresford
Russia
Lonpox
Hong Kong
the Times
Lord Charles Beresford
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Japan
Lord Beresford
China
Shanghai
Proclamation to Filipinos Issued From Washington
The proclamation to the Filipinos from Washington, issued in Manila via General Otis, outlines U S aims in the ceded Philippines. It states the United States will extend military government, protect personal rights, and treat inhabitants as friends, with firm but measured rule to secure stable government under the American flag.
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Washincton
Otis
United States
Spain
Philippines
Fatal boiler explosion at Barkinghurst ship yards
A boiler test at Hewitt's Barkinghurst yards wrecked the works. The superintending engineer and eight men were killed, forty injured, and a woman found dead 300 yards away. Many missing as debris damaged nearby buildings and shops.
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London
Hewitt’s
Barkinghurst
Roosevelt issues rules for pardons and commutations
Governor Roosevelt announces a code to guide pardons and commutations. He will not grant clemency to murderers or those who abuse their wives, nor pardon habitual criminals. Mercy is reserved for cases with severe sentences or crime influenced by external pressure.
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Danany
N.Y
Jaz
Roosevelt
Troops Ordered to Land in the Philippines
Washington January 7 General Miller has received orders to land his expedition and occupy Manila. The president intends to extend military jurisdiction nationwide and prefers peaceful action, but will use force if needed. Cabinet officers confirm the directive as an indisputable authority.
Curzon Assumes Viceroy of India in Ceremonial Reach
Lord Curzon formally becomes viceroy of India. A large crowd gathered at the government house to witness the ceremonial swearing in and official transfer of authority.
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Curzon
CancuTra
Lord Curzon
India
Government House
Dingley Stricken By Illness Grips Republican Leader
Washington January 5 Congressmen Dingley Republican leader is ill with the grip and his condition is serious.
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Dingley
Washington
Estimates for Fifteen New Warships Revealed
Secretary Long has completed details for congress on fifteen new war ships. Armament and armor are estimated at 14,168,400 dollars and construction and engineering at 36,100,000 dollars.
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Washington
Long
Congress
Helen Gould Commended by New York House
The New York State Assembly adopted by a rising vote a resolution commending Helen Gould for her wartime generosity.
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Helen Gould
Albany
N. Y
House
Peace Treaty Contains No Provisions Hidden From Public
From Wasnmeter January 7 the Paris peace treaty with Spain is said to mirror the published synopsis. The key debate soon centers on American war damage claims. Existing files total about 25 million dollars, with some lawmakers suggesting potential totals near 100 million.
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Wasnmeter
Paris
United States
Spain
Senate
Hoar
Department
Congress
Roosevelts tough stance on defrauders in new york
In Albany Governor Roosevelt’s message lauds swift volunteer response for Spain but says New York National Guard should not be forced into foreign service. He calls for a national view on foreign policy, asserts the taken tropical islands must be kept from harm, and vows to deal vigorously with any public servant or contractor who defrauds or corrupts state business.
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Iowa Central Railway
Union
Des Moines
the Central
The
Central
State Board of Control
B. J. Miles
Industrial School For
Eldora
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Des Moines, Northern & Western
Milwaukee
Directory Board
W. G. Collins
Chicago
A. J. Earling
C. A. Goodwin
Milwaukee Iowa
Burton Hanson
F. M. Hubbell
P. M. Myers
Senator Cassatt
Pella
Washington
Board of Trade
Woolson
Iowa
Lowa
United States Courts
Primghar
McMann
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Albany
Roosevelt
New York
Spain
Kansas Legislature Passes Telegraph Rate Law
Topeka Kansas January 6 Both chambers approve a bill cutting telegraph charges for ten word day messages from 25 to 15 cents with proportional tolls. Day press rates drop from half to one third cent per word and night rates from a quarter to one sixth. Rates apply statewide and telegraph firms come under the new court of visitation regulating rail traffic.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Court of Visitation
Filipinos Vow to Fight for Independence at Malolos
Dispatch from Malolos reports Luzon provincial governors pledged lives and property to back the Filipino government policy. They say they fought for independence and will not surrender to strangers. Havana note notes General Gomez’s influence with rebels wanes until an independent government is granted.
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Manila
Independencia
Malolos
Luzon
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
New Cabinet Formed in Spain Early Conservative Victory Foreseen
Maprio Jan 6 reports General Polavieja former Cuba and Philippines governor general and Silvela conservative leader have agreed on a new cabinet and been summoned by the queen regent. The early advent of conservatives to power is regarded as certain.
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Spain
Maprio
Polavieja
Cuba
Philippines
Silvela
Leech Lake Indians Pardoned by the President
Wasutnxeron January 5 The president pardoned twelve Leech Lake Indians who were sentenced for resisting an officer during an arrest that sparked the uprising last fall.
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Wasutnxeron
War Department Inquiry Highlights Refrigerated Beef Quality
Testimony from Major Harrison Colonel Osgood and others describes canned and refrigerated beef for troops as good or better than prewar meat. Officials note temperature changes caused green growth on beef in transit, later scraped away, with overall normal condition beneath.
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Washington
Harrison
Henry I. Osgood
Miles
Tampa
Camp
Porto Rico
Wasnixeronr
Black
North Carolina considers bills on segregated rail cars and school funds
The North Carolina House examines two railroad segregation bills mirroring Tennessee law and a constitutional amendment to allocate tax revenue for white and colored public schools separately. The proposal would change current per capita funding, with the colored group receiving far less despite paying about ten percent of taxes.
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North Carolina
Barman
N.C
Tennessee
Ex-President's pro imperial plan sparks violent claim
The ex-president allegedly endorses killings of Filipinos as a method to support territorial expansion. In a misquoted reply to AP, he asserts natives should be slaughtered to secure new possessions, arguing imperial enthusiasm must not be restrained by humanitarian concerns.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Bega
Simps Acknowledges Prosperity Dampened Interest in Election
Washington January 6 Jerry Simps admitted prosperity blocked interest in the November defeat as he addressed the house for the first time this session. He notes many people had money for new overalls and groceries, reducing focus on the burning issue of the hour.
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Washineton
Jerry Simps
Choate Nominated as Ambassador to Great Britain
The high authority announces Joseph Choate of New York will be named ambassador to Great Britain. The nomination will not reach the Senate for a few days, but insiders say the delay does not indicate a change in plans.
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Choate
Court of St. James
Wasumerox
Joseph Hi. Choate
New York
Great Britain
Senate
Burrows Nominated for Re‑election in Transine Caucus
Burrows, named in Transine Michigan, was unanimously nominated by the Republican caucus to succeed himself. With Republicans holding a large majority on joint ballot, his re election appears assured.
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Burrows
Transine
Mich
C. Burrows
Ted
Exposition plan debated for San Francisco 1901
In 1901 San Francisco residents debated an international exposition opening in January. Officials planned to seek appropriations from city state and nation to fund the event.
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C. J. Deleplane
Angola
Ind
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Tri-State Normal College
Michigan
Joseph Babelon
Michigan State Prison
Ada
Homer Welcker
Bird
Mount Vernon
Joseph W. Storment
Weaver
Minnie Lang
Kansas City
John Green
New Mexico
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Grant C. Gillett
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Mexico
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John Edwards
Corning
Edwards
Josefh Wittarp
Dillon
Mont
Bedford
McMaster
Joseph
Willard
Dysart
E. Bradbrook
Fred Bradbrook
Dewey
Farmers and Traders’ Bank
Lizzie Sheak
Bank
Samuel Calvin
State Geological Board
Carroll
Humboldt
Hardin
Story
Dubuque
Cedar
Muscatine
Scott County
Allamakee
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Boone
Buchanan
Cerro Gordo
Dallas
Decatur
Delaware
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Johnson
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Lee
Linn
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Mahaska
Marshall
Montgomery
Plymouth
Polk
Scott
van Buren
Warren
Woodbury
J. B. Weems
State Agricultural College
Lamoni
Josephite Church of Latterday Saints
Alexander Smith
Salyards
Richard Lambert
B. H. Roberts
Dunselly
Dean Blair
Apostle Wight
Utah
Roberts
Chicago Great Western
Oneida
Wilson
President McKinley
McKinley
Gen
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Grover
Jerry” Simpson
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