Army Reorganization Bill Passes Senate Amid Senate Criticism
The army reorganization bill cleared the Senate 33 to 25 after protracted debate and a House approval, sending it to the President. Pettigrew criticized MacArthur and the war department while Teller denounced brutal conduct in the Philippines and urged opposition to enlistment terms for Filipino troops.
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Washington
Jan. St
Congress
United States Army
Senate
House of Representatives
Teller
War Department
Rawlins
Utah
Chandler
Pettigrew
General MacArthur
Taft Commission
United States
Mr. Pettigrew
Tomas Mascardo
Philippine
General Otis
McKinley
Sixto Lopez
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Philippines
Petticrew
Secretary of War
Miitary Committee
Colorado
Hawley
Frye
MacArthur
Hale
Jacon
West Point
China
Mr. Teller
Philippine Commission
Cies
Islands
Manila
Hoar
George 111
Pacific Islands
Butler
Montana Population by Counties in 1900 Census
The Washington Bureau reports Montana’s 1900 population at 242 329, up from 1890 by 84.1 percent. The rise reflects 10 765 people on reservations enumerated separately under the census act. The bulletin lists county totals and notes Montana’s statehood details.
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Washington
Stedace Bedech
Hussurei Absacis
Puatevans
Montana
California Governor Seeks Hearing on Plague Investigation
Governor Gage sent a message to the Senate urging an open hearing by the treasury department commission over plague reports in San Francisco. He cites state-cooperation being refused and warns that secret, unmonitored investigations could harm California's health, economy, and rights, calling for immediate legislation to grant state control.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gage
Senate
San Francisco
California
Treasury Department
Department
Marine Hospital Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Enid Commission
United State Marine Hospital Service
United States
Public Health Sovereignty Urged to Act in Grave Situation
The text appeals to the body to exercise public duty and discretion, stressing health within borders as vital to sovereignty and an inalienable right. It calls for appropriate action by an honorable body in light of an exceedingly grave situation.
Scientists Meet in San Francisco on Plague Inquiry
Dr F G Novy Professor Simon Flexner and Professor L T Barker began an independent investigation into bubonic plague in San Francisco. Flexner said no actions taken yet and the team is getting to work continuing without outside influence.
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San Francisco
F. G. Novy
Simon Flexner
L. T. Barker
Flexner
Mayor Refuses to Sign City World’s Fair Bond Bill
In St Louis on January 31 Mayor Zeigenhein refused to sign the $5,000,000 bonds bill for the world’s fair. He cited lack of refund provisions and considered the measure too lax. He will decide after reviewing indemnity guarantees and faces a 10 day window to act, else the bill becomes law with possible veto override.
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St. Louis
Zelgenheim
William Thompson
Zeigenhein
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
C. P. Walbridge
Nathan Frank
Ziegenhein
Sensational Early 1900s Blackmail Arrest in Cincinnati
United States deputy marshal arrests Dr. Fred B. Horman his wife Dr Adah S Horman and Clyde Sheehan for alleged attempted blackmail. Targeted figures include attorney Howard Douglass and family physician Dr Crank. Anonymous $7000 extortion letters linked to Horman with handwriting checks. Police from Chicago compare handwritings to om a case tied to the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
Fred B. Horman
Adah S. Horman
Clyde Sheehan
Howard Douglass
Crank
Horman
Mr. Douglass
Knights of Pythias
Douglass
Harmon
J. W. Morrison
Post Office
Herman
Adier
Chicago
Edward Cudahy
Boers Beaten Near Benen In British Patrol Clash
Four or five hundred Boers eluded patrols and reached Benen where they attempted mine destruction. After fighting the Boers were repulsed, taking most wounded and leaving two behind. Three prisoners were captured and Commandant Marias was wounded and later captured.
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Johannesburg
Benen
Hriton
Marias
Wreckage Found on Vancouver Island Coast
Reports from Winter Harbor detail wreckage including rudders masts and boards from a whale boat along with brass fittings. Indians saw deck house fragments northward and recovered a sailors box and a mahogany locker indicating a vessel wreck off Vancouver Island.
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Victoria
B.C
Vancouver Island
Winter Harbor
Explosion Kills Worker at Giant Powder Plant
Five miles from Victoria Texas John Fenton was killed and George Phillips badly hurt by a nitro glycerine explosion at the Giant Powder Company works as workers stood outside after knock off. Manager cannot account for cause.
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Victoria
BR. C
John Fenton
George Phillips
Alaska Delegates Backed in House under Knox Bill
The house committee on territories favors the Knox bill granting Alaska delegates in the House. The panel also rejected a measure allowing Arizona cities to issue bonds for water works purchases.
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Alaska
Washington
House Committee On Territories
House
Arizona
Colorado Springs Coal Strike Settled
Strike in the Colorado Springs district is settled and a full force of miners will return to all mines tomorrow morning. The note comes from Colorado Springs Colorado dated January 31.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Maximilian Gems Sold at Public Auction in New York
The Maximilian gems seized by customs last November were auctioned publicly in the federal building in New York and fetched a total of 2235 dollars.
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New York
Federal Building
Jersay
Fire destroys Coates opera house in Kansas City
A late January blaze engulfed the Coates opera house on Tenth Street and Broadway, forcing the cast and crew from Heart and Sword to flee. The rear of the building burned rapidly, wind blew cinders toward the nearby Coates hotel, and the theater block was a total wreck by 1 15. No injuries reported. the structure valued at 125000 to 150000 dollars and insured for less.
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Kansas City
Coates Opera House
Tenth Street
Broadway
Walter Whiteside
Coates Hotel
West
Ten Thousand for Hamburgs Bother
The Madison Square Garden sale of Marcus Daly estate horses resumed with bidders J. B. Haggin and W. C. Whitney. Pastorella sold for 10000 to agent W. J. Powers. Hamburg full brother Frankfort went to Lord Clonmel for 10100.
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New York
Bitter Root
Marcus Daly
Hamilton
Mont
Madison Square Garden
J. B. Haggin
California
W. C. Whitney
Sidney Paget
Pastorella
W. J. Powers
York
Sistrum
Lord Clonmer
Ireland
Isis
Isan
Mrs. Delaney
Frankfort
Hamburg
Clonmel
Michael Murphy
Philadelphia
Ithyin
Ch. m
John Madden
Irony
Tronic
Kitefoot
B. m
FE. CC
Lucilta
Br. m
W. L Powers
Lambert
Lucasta
James Dalway
Madge D
J. B. Hagein
Lakallah
Matt Byrnes
Mardanesian
W. Thompson
Meriden
W. I Powers
Miss Darebin
Mies Landemann
C. m
Thompson
Oreil
Ben D'Or Fenella
Cowden
Rhoda
Eugene Fivehof
Paris
Sadie
FE. Kelly
Captain Radford
Sophia
Edward Kelly
F. H. Hitchcock
G. H. Whitney
Bay Filly
Candle
B. F
William Lakeland
Wealth
Josher
Br. F
Wilson Thompson
Mary McCoy
Bh. F
J. B. Hagginr
Golden Grain Ch. F
J. G. Fellanebee
Flegg
Ch. F
J. B. Hagsin
Khill
Ch. G
R. G. Loud
Imp
Miles Finlan
Butte
Cockney
Br. c
R. E. Wilton, Jr
Cartman
B. c
Lord Clonmel
Okuste
Sidney Page
Killarney
H. K. Knanp
Rowe
B. G
William Becker
Philadlephia
Flourish
J. Duffey
St. Louis
F. A. Harry
Allenath
J. Baker
Star of the West
Lexington
Golden Rose
Charles Reed
Choate
B. E
Bonner
D. D. Porter
Imp. Lux Cast
Thorough Thoroughbred Auction Sets Strong Prices
A catalog of 183 head sold for 247125 dollars at an evening auction ending at midnight. Average price per head was 1188 dollars with total sales totaling 405525 dollars for 186 head, reflecting robust demand and rapid bidding. Notable lots included mintaka, prince, aesope, and bartha with prices ranging up to 2600 dollars.
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Aesope
B. F
Jack Chinn
Imp. Mintaka
B. E
J. Duffy
Prince
Wilson Thompson
Bartha
R. T. Wilson, Jr
Philippine municipal government act passes with voting ban
United States commission approves the act organizing municipal government in the Philippines including a voting and office ban on those who fought against U S authority after February 1. Provisional provincial officers to be Americans or Filipinos with governor elected by joint ballot.
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Manila
Philippines
United States Commission
United States Authority
Taft
Commission
United States
Luzon
Philippine Commission
Pueblos
Union
Bampangana
Cameron
Bundoopuray
Geronimo
Ship subsidy opposition in Senate plans extended debate
Democratic Senators and allies in the Senate reject a formal conference on the ship subsidy bill. They will continue debate to extend opposition until the Republican majority must tackle appropriation bills before March 4. Planned speakers include Daniel Caffery Berry Kenney Allen Money Lindsay Butler Pettigrew with Caffery and Turner also listed. Republican speakers likely include Allison Perkins Spooner and McCumber.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Daniel
Caffery
Berry
Kenney
Allen
Money
Lindsay
Butler
Pettigrew
Cliy
Turner
Chamber
Allison
Perkins
Spooner
McCumber
Rescue at Sea as German Ship Barcelona Rescues Cuban Crew
The German steamer Barcelona rescued 15 crewmen from the Russian bark Cuba after it was dismasted and waterlogged in a long gale voyage from Ship Island to Bristol. The Cuba endured repeated capsizes and flooding before a lifeboat crew retrieved all hands. The Cuba’s boat was built in Richmond, Maine in 1872 and the vessel carried timber to England.
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New York
Barcelona
Hamburg
Halifax
Cuba
Bohn
Livoni
Ship Island
Bristol
England
Richmond
Davis Captured After Jail Escape in Great Falls
William Davis who escaped from the city jail by bending window bars was recaptured by Sheriff Joslyn Davis around 10 am near Thirteenth Street and Ninth Avenue. He offered no resistance and was returned to jail. A hearing before Justice Race was postponed to tomorrow at the county attorney’s request, with possible charges of second degree assault with intent to rob. George Reed, the assault victim, is improving and may testify.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
William Davis
Joslyn Davis
Thirteenth Street
Ninth Avenue
Davis
Justice Race
Gormley
George Reed
Senator Flanigan Seeks to Repeal Prize Fight Law
Carson City Nevada January 31 Senator Flanigan introduced a bill to repeal the law authorizing prize fights in the state. The move aims to ban such contests and remove legal sanction for prize fighting activities within Nevada.
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Carson City
Nev
Senate
Flanigan
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