Chief Taylors reprimand fuels ongoing police muddle
The city council disciplined Police Chief William Taylor after a police committee inquiry. Rumors say the chief seeks another investigation, amid council factions and personal clashes. A December resolution aimed at aiding municipal legislation was passed with some aldermen opposing, signaling a continuing political struggle.
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William Taylor
Police Committee
Ture
Stevernagel
Taylor
Cornei
Niel Taylor
Asef Taylor
Alderman Steuernagel
Smith linked to park work in Yellowstone mystery arrest
Livingston reports Joe Smith, detained for the North Coast Limited holdup and Engineer ONeil murder, worked at road projects and helped install the Fort Yellowstone electrical plant from Sept 16 to Dec 20. He is described as stocky, 5 feet 6 inches, with facial pock marks. He arrived with no baggage and was lent bedding by park authorities. His tent burned just before his departure.
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Livingston
Joe Smith
Anaconda
North Coast Limited
O'Neil
Fort Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park
Smith
County Board Adjourns After Four Days Of Courthouse Work
The county commissioners adjourned after four days of routine courthouse work and ordered the clerk to issue a warrant for 1059.95 to Dolan & Hamill for cementing the basement of the courthouse. Commissioner William Kelliher will attend the Assessors' association meeting in Helena on January 1.
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Dolan & Hamill
William Kelliher
Assessors’ Association
Helena
Mae Sullivan to Wed Gau mont at St Peter's Parsonage
Miss Mae Sullivan of Anaconda and PS Gau mont, an employee at the Washoe smelter, will marry at 5 this afternoon at the parsonage of St. Peter's church. Both are well known and popular in Anaconda and will make their home here.
Furious Blizzard Rages Through Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines reports a violent blizzard from midnight with winds near 30 mph since 7 pm. Snow falls lightly as the storm intensifies. telephone wires down signs torn and plate glass shattered. temperature dropping rapidly.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mes Moines
Blizzard Grips South Dakota Moving East
A terrific blizzard rages in South Dakota and spreads eastward. By morning, most services are expected to be at a standstill as the storm advances.
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St. Paul
South Dakota
Cholera Toll in Philippines Reaches 52 526 Cases
The Philippine commission reports from first appearance in Malalos to Sept. 1, 1902 that 52 526 cases were recorded with 37 478 deaths, a mortality rate of 71 percent.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Malalos
Penrose Nominated by Acclamation in Harrisburg Caucus
In Harrisburg on January 6 United States Senator Boles Penrose was nominated by acclamation to serve another term by the Republican caucus. The Democratic caucus named Col. J F Gaffey as its candidate.
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Harrisburg
United States
Boles Penrose
Col
J. F. Gaffey
Will of Col. McCalmont Leaves Estate to Children
Left Nice Little Sum reports Col. McCalmont died December 6 in London. His estate valued at ten million dollars goes entirely to his children with no portion for charities or public uses.
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London
Nelson Stops Maxwell in Eleven Round Fight
Nelson of Chicago stopped Sammy Maxwell of the Pacific coast in the 11th round of a hard contest before the Whittington club in Hot Springs Arkansas tonight.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Battling”’ Nelson
Chicago
Sammy Maxwell
Pacific Coast
Whittington Club
Hansbrough Succeeds Himself as Senator
Bismarck North Carolina January 6 H C Hansbrough was unanimously chosen by the republican caucus to succeed himself as United States senator.
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Bismarck
N. C
H. C. Hansbrough
United States
Senator Alger Nominated to Finish McMillan Term
Lansing Michigan January 6 Senator Alger was nominated by the joint republican caucus of the legislature to fill the unexpired term of James McMillan who died last August.
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Lansing
Mich
Alger
James McMillan
Delaware Legislature Lines Up Bipartisan Senate Ticket
Dover Delaware January 6 the Delaware legislature met and organized according to last nights caucus agreement Republicans will vote solidly for Col Dupont and Congressman Ball for United States senators the move caps a focused party strategy amid a heated political season
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Col. Dupont
Congressman Ball
United States
Local Vote Begins With Ten Votes Allocated
Report notes voting starts with ten ballots to allocate among participants. It mentions some ballots will stand out against a rival group named Addicks as the process proceeds.
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Teast
Eteht
Addicks
State Ball At Delhi In Palace Of Mogul
Delhi India January 6 The state ball at the palace of the grand Mogul drew large crowds during the durbar festivities. European dancing among the palace columns impressed spectators as silver trumpets announced the viceroy Lord Curzon at 1 o clock. Lady Curzon wore gold brocade with a tara and diamond necklace once owned by King Ther bwa.
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Delhi
India
Curzon
Ther
Big coal firms form formidable three way alliance
Baltimore January 6 three large U S coal companies the Consolidated Coal company of Maryland the Fairmont Coal company of West Virginia and the Somerset Coal company of Pennsylvania announced an alliance that amounts to a de facto combination The trio has a combined capital stock of 31750000 and an annual output of 8500000 tons with the strong unity expected to influence the coal market.
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Baltimore
Consolidated Coal Company of
Maryland
Fairmont Coal Company
West Virginia
Somerset Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Hearst Asks Attorney General to Probe Anthracite Monopolies
Albany date notes that William Randolph Hearst petitions Attorney General Cuneen to initiate proceedings under the state anti trust law against major railroad and coal companies in control of the Pennsylvania anthracite coal fields. The filing alleges a monopoly violating state law.
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Albany
N. Y
Cuneen
William Randolph Hearst
Pennsylvania
Germany Declines Involvement On Dardanelles Protest
Berlin reports that the German government declines to join Britain and Italy in protests to the Porte over passage of four unarmed Russian torpedo boat destroyers through the Dardanelles to the Black Sea. Germany has informed Russia of its stance.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Great Britain
Italy
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Russia
Carnegie Offers Funds for Philadelphia Library Expansion
Philadelphia reports Andrew Carnegie has offered one million and a half dollars to extend the free library system. The grant is earmarked for constructing thirty buildings to serve as branches of the main library.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Corbett Accepts Offer to Fight Jeffries for World Title
James J. Corbett announces in Buffalo that he will accept the Hayes Valley Athletic Club of San Francisco offer to fight Jeffries for the world championship. He believes Jeffries will also accept the match.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Hayes Valley Athletic
Ub of
San Francisco
Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Western railway executives discuss general rate advance
At the annual meeting the western railway executive officials moved toward a general increase in all commodity rates. The extent of the increase was left for future determination.
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Chicago
Western Railway Executive
Local advertisers and social notices fill city pages
Vapor baths at 125 Cedar street and several clubs meet tonight including National Union Copperopolis and A O H. Bargains fill storefront windows at Adams Martin Drug Co and McRae Co. Mrs George P Wellcome visits Butte. Dr Owen opens Beaudry block office. Catholic Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Gangner’s and H M Bentley returns to Anaconda with Mrs Bentley.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Sweatshop to Court: Steinman Wins First Case
From the sweat shop to the bar, Benjamin Steinman, recently admitted to the bar, wins his first case in the New York Supreme Court. Assemblyman Leon Sanders introduces him, lauding his perseverance and rise from poverty through night study and night school to a legal career. Steinman credits his parents' arrival from Russia ten years earlier and his late hours of study.
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New York World
Leon Sanders
Sanders & Feltenstein
Benjamin Steinman
Alfred Steckler
Supreme Court
Steinman
Justice Steckler
World
No. 300
Broadway
Russia
University of the City of New York
Jallying the Breeze at New York Yacht Club Honor
A Brooklyn Eagle item notes the New York Yacht Club naming Emperor William an honorary member and a local observer jokes the cup defender will stay in smooth seas, implying calm ahead for the race and a confident outlook.
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Brooklyn Eagle
New York Yacht Club
Emperor William
North American reindeer choose Omedoe to lead
The fragment suggests a belief that North American reindeer prefer Omedoe as a leader, with a parallel remark about a man. The text is incomplete but implies leadership selection by animals and humans.
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The
Brooklyn Eagle
Omedoe
Sheriff Rehadt Faces Cross Examination At Coal Strike Hearing
In Philadelphia the coal strike commission heard 22 miners and others tied to the industry. Sheriff Charles H. Rehadt of Lackawanna county testified about peacekeeping efforts, deputization, troops, and pay, while Mitchell pressed for details on law in the county and the role of company funds in protection.
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Philadelphia
Gray
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Oftrall
Charles H. Rehadt
Scranton
Lackawanna County
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Schadt
Mitchell
Sheriff Schadt
Mr. Mitchell
Gen. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Settlement Near as Powers Move on Castro Arbitration
Berlin reports dated January 6 state the joint reply of the powers to Castro's qualified acceptance of arbitration was handed to U S ambassadors in Berlin and London. The note aims to smooth the path to a possible settlement without arbitration while preserving original reservations. The war status remains unchanged. Germany denies German financiers oppose U S canal aims and says trade interests favor opening an inter oceanic route and the United States should build the canal promptly.
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Berlin
Castro
United States
London
Washington
Germany
Venezuela
Isthmian Canal
Foreign Office
British and German Replies Move Arbitration Closer
Secretary Hay received the British answer to President Castro's arbitration proposal. The note indicates Britain will join a conference to submit differences with Venezuela to arbitration at The Hague, diminishing gaps with the Allies. A separate German reply echoed similar conditions and readiness for an understanding before arbitration.
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Washington
Hay
Castro
Venezuela
Great Britain
Venezuuela
Hague
Castro Washington
Germany
Castro's Troops Seize Ammunition In Venezuela
Jan 6 report from Caricas says President Castro celebrates capturing all ammunition bound for Matos revolutionists. Allies allegedly allowed it to reach Coro with a blockade to start Jan 7. Gen Fernandez seeks talks after victory at Guatie. US gunboat Marietta captain heads to La Guayra to confer with Minister Bowen.
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Castro
Matos
Coro
Guatie
Fernandez
United States
Marietta
la Guayra
Bowen
Teheran Suspicion Leads to Transfer to Provinces
The city of Teheran, suspected of pro British leanings, has been moved to provincial control as authorities reassess regional influence and security implications.
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Teheran
Court affirms police reorganization law of 1901
The New York Court of Appeals affirms the constitutionality of the police reorganization law of 1901, which ousted the two party police commission and former Chief Devery. The ruling solidifies the present Greater New York police system.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appelals
Police
Police Commission of
New York
Devery
Greater
Robbers Loot Bank in Ordway Colorado
Two robbers broke into the private bank of Silliman Williams & Co in Ordway between 2 and 3 this morning. They forced the safe and secured about $2000 in contents and escaped on horses stolen from a nearby ranch.
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Denver
Ordway County
Colorado
Silliman, Williams & Co
Powell Demands Immediate Dominican Payment
United States Minister Powell demanded the Dominican government pay 325000 dollars to the Clyde line as of January 6, asserting the amount is owed in full and demanded settlement promptly.
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San Domingo
United States
Powell
Convict Assaults Guard In Oregon Penitentiary
A Salem dispatch reports John McMahon, a dangerous inmate at Oregon State Penitentiary, assaulted Chapel Guard Jay McCormick this morning. The incident raises security concerns at the Salem facility and prompts an internal review.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Salem
John McMahon
Oregon Penitentiary
Jay McCormick
British Leanings Reported in Persian Governance Transfer
Advices to the Cologne Gazette from St. Petersburg dated yesterday say Prince Daule, governor of Tenean, capital of Persia, will be transferred to Arabistan amid fears of revolution led by him. The prince is said to be under British influence. Other officials at the capital remain unnamed.
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Berlin
Cologne
St. Petersburg
Daule
Tenean
Persia
Arabistan
Escape and Prisoner Assault Highlight McCormick Breakout
A brick torn from a prison wall aided McCormick in escaping after beating a fellow inmate unconscious. McMahon remains a life prisoner for a Grant county murder committed years ago.
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McCormick
McMahon
Grant County
How the Railroads Are Doing Business
Washington January 6 Representatives of the Plotsburg Plate Glass company testified before the interstate commerce commission today in substantiation of charges against American manufacturers in their import and domestic freight tariffs. Comparative statements were submitted showing plate glass can be transported from Antwerp Belgium to Minneapolis at 25 cents per hundred pounds less than from Pittsburg to Minneapolis.
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Washington
The
Plotsburg Plate Glass Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Antwerp
Belgium
Minneapolis
Pittsburg
Funeral of Sagasta to be held today in Madrid
Madrid Jan 6 The cabinet approved a state funeral for the late Premier Sagasta who died suddenly last night. The body will lie in state in the chamber of deputies with services at the Pantheon and Antecha church before interment on Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Canovas del Castillo
Chamber of Deputies
Pantheon
Antecha Church
Faint Heart Wins Fair Lady Wedding in Milwaukee
Milwaukee business magnate William H. Bradley with failing health wed Marie Hannemyer in a chair side ceremony. The bride had been his private secretary for years and Bradley’s former wife died in November.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William H. Bradley
Marie Hannemyer
Bradley
Woman Held for Murder in David City
In David City on January 6 Mrs. Lene Lillie was held to the district court on a murder charge for killing her husband. She posted a $10,000 bond and was released pending trial after the preliminary hearing.
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David City
Treasury Statement Shows Cash and Gold Balances
Treasury in Washington reports available cash balance of 217,713,668 dollars and gold holdings totaling 117,264,599 dollars as of today.
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Washington
Treasury
HIS MAJESTY'S SOCKS FROM MODERN SOCIETY
An amusing piece details royal hosiery preferences of the king and queen. It notes the king wears stout hiking and winter stockings, plain wool or silk socks for evening wear, and ornate silken hose in full state, with a humorous jab at fashion norms.
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Queen Alexandra
Highlands
His Majesty
His
Hielin
Norfolk
Mere Opinion From the Chicago Record Herald
A satirical prose piece discusses divorce, genius, and male self-importance. It suggests the world’s halves would be surprised by each other if they could exchange lives and notes how courts should not blame men for actions to stop a woman's tears.
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Chicago Record-Herald
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