American fleet of 15 battleships reaches Rio de Janeiro
The American fleet of 15 battleships entered Rio de Janeiro harbor at 3 PM after a 4600 mile passage from Port of Spain. Supply ships Culgoa and Glacier remained at sea. Crowds greeted the arrival as tugs escorted the line of ships toward anchorage. Royal welcome extended to Rear Admiral Evans and officers aboard the Connecticut.
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Rio de Janeiro
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Admiral Alencar
G. KE. Anderson
Connecticut
Evans
Nevada Legislature Heads to Special Session on Goldfield unrest
Carson, Nev January 12 Many state lawmakers arrive for a two week special session called by Governor Sparks to fund and organize order at Goldfield A caucus will set up the session with former aides to lead the new body Lieutenant Governor Dickerson backs pro state legislation amid tense labor debate Prominent miners and mine owners will be represented Sparks plans to send a message to the legislature and opposition to militia or constabulary measures may prompt a memorial to Congress for a permanent Nevada military organization
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Bartlett
Goldfield Miners’ Union
Mame Owners’ Association
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Legislative Week Signals Split Focus In Congress
Congress faces a week of committee activity led by the finance panel on Aldrich’s financial bill and naval hearings on Hale’s personnel measure. Expect amendments and lengthy debate as Democrats exploit the finance issue for campaign material while supporting eventual GOP priorities. The Brownson retirement and navy reorganization loom large. The House proceeds with appropriation bills as codification of penal laws moves forward. The National Guard association meeting in Boston opens Monday through Wednesday.
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House
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Hale
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
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Brownson
Tawney
House Committee On Appropriations
National Guard Association
Boston
Stru
Troops to be withdrawn by presidential order
President Roosevelt announced plans to pull federal troops from Goldfield Nevada after the state legislature convenes, citing a report that conditions did not justify federal aid. The commission urged maintaining forces until lawmakers meet, then removal as Nevada assumes police duties.
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Murray
Smith and Neill
Goldfield
Nevada
United States
Esmera
Commission
Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
Tenement Fire Ravages First Avenue Block in New York
A five building block on First avenue from Ninety third to Ninety fourth streets was burned in a blaze that began early today. The former factory remodel housed several enterprises including Adam Hoffel and L Ebelman iron workers Hallender and Duscher machinists Grossman Shoe Manufacturing and the American Rug company. Estimated loss about 500000.
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Ninety-fourth Street
First Avenue
Adam Hoffel
L. Ebelman
Hallender & Duscher
Grossman Shoe Manufacturing Company
American Rug Company
Man cremated before crowd as lamp accident rages
More than 100 people watched helplessly as John McGregor aged 64 an old prospector was burned to a crisp when a lamp toppled inside his cabin. Constable Otto Bodie dashed into the flames three times aided by B Golding and rescued what remained of the remains.
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Otto Bodie
B. Golding
Effort to Get Easy Cash Proves to Be a Failure
A San Francisco hotel proprietor Antonio Brenta received a Black Hand demand for 250 dollars and a threat to his family. He reported it to Policeman Rocca who helped stage a sting. John Bona, an Italian migrant from New York, was caught with poker chips in a sack at the drop site. Bona claims to act alone but refers to a society.
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Antonio Brenta
Giandura
Washington Square
el Mano Nera
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Brenta
Rocca
John Bona
New York City
Veritable Stampede Near Manuel Over Rich Strike
Hundreds of miners rush to a reported new strike four miles east of Manuel and near the Nevada line in San Bernardino county. Vehicles from Searchlight, Manuel, Crescent and nearby towns ferry crowds to the site as tents emerge and a townsite with water facilities grows near the railroad.
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Manuel
Santa Fe
San Bernardino County
Nevada State Line
Crescent
TUBES UNDER MANHATTAN FINALLY SEE THEIR FINISH
After three years of continuous work, the Pennsylvania railroad tunnels under Manhattan are completed with the final blast at 5 p m Saturday. The Thirty second street tube was cleared of the last obstacle 60 feet below Sixth avenue.
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New York
Pensylvania Railroad
Manhattan
Sixth Avenue
Thirty-second Street
Hot Call Down for President
Washington dispatch excerpts a letter from Colorado congressman George W. Cook denouncing federal prosecutors over indictments in timber land and coal fraud cases. He cites Judge Robert E. Lewis quashing about 30 indictments as proof of overzealous persecution and defends Colorado businessmen against criminal branding. The letter urges federal officials and cabinet members to rethink actions and cites contemporary editorials supporting Judge Lewis.
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Cannon
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Supreme Court
George W. Cook
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Cook
Robert E. Lewis
Denver
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Denver Republican
T. M. Patterson
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Repulican
Japs Uneasy But Not Roiled Over Exclusion Sentiment
Tokyo officials and political leaders feel unease as cablegrams show broad American support for a Japanese exclusion bill. They fear the move may force Japan to concede and safeguard its pride while hoping Washington will respond to Japan's note of December 31.
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Tokio
America
Washington
Japan cabinet tensions and Yamagata resignation hoax
Tokio reports deny Isaburo Yamagata resigning as minister of communications. Yamagata says cabinet differences over railroad funding are amicably settled. Opposition media campaigns drive sensational stories while taxation and emigration policy remain government priorities.
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Tokio
Isaburo Yamagata
M. Yamagata
Associated Press
Thaw Trial Set to Open in Earnest Tomorrow
New York Jan 12 The second trial of Harry K Thaw for the Stanford White killing will begin in earnest tomorrow with the state outlining its case. Thaw will plead insanity and defense attorney Martin W Littleton will present events from the crime to support a claim that he was insane at the time.
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Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
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