Work for the Week Focuses on Appropriation Bills in House
Washington reports say the House will devote the week to appropriation bills including District of Columbia fortifications post office and agricultural budgets. The army reorganization bill faces conference and a possible party line fight led by Richards of Tennessee. DC local measures and the postal codification bill also loom as priorities with public pensions and memorials for Senator Gear of Iowa to close the week.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Richardson
Tennessee
Revenue Cutter Service
Senator Gear
Iowa
Senate to Take Up Legislative and Revenue Bills Monday
Washington January 20 The senate will begin consideration of the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill as soon as possible after convening on Monday. Some senators seek to delay the ship subsidy bill with unfinished business status and the war revenue bill may be reported early by Senator Aldrich. The rules favor revenue and appropriation measures.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Overcoat Sale Offers One of a Kind Reductions
Broken lots of latest styles present one of a kind overcoats at reduced prices. The offer highlights a selection that blends fashion with savings, inviting buyers to seize limited pieces before they vanish.
Law on the revenue bill to pass this session urged by senators
Senators expect the revenue bill to become law this session with a preference over other measures if tied to a choice. Democratic members may push for deeper cuts but will likely support the bill. Pension and military academy appropriations receive early attention, while the Indian appropriation bill is to be reported soon but not passed. Morgan’s canal position hinges on England’s action on the Hay-Pauncefote amendments. Executive-session efforts aim to confirm J Harlan as Porto Rico attorney general and to ratify the Philippine cession treaty with Spain.
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Morgan
England
J. Harlan
Porto Rico
Spain
Anarchists Plot to Kill Prominent Americans Uncovered
Flias Masuras testified before Judge Kellogg about a Creek anarchist operation in Yonkers and New York aimed at assassinating a U S public figure. Police say several arrests were made and warrants issued for additional suspects as the case unfolds.
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New York
Flias Masuras
Kellogg
Yonkers
N. Y
Masurase
Corceece
United States
America
Masinas
Masuras
Musuras
Joseph
James Kinptauks
Frank Hestaigus
Two Men Attempt Niagara River Crossing. One Drowns
John Wiser and John Marsh of Niagara Falls tried to cross the river above the falls in a boat that broke free amid ice. Marsh was rescued after a lengthy struggle, while Wiser, unable to swim, was swept over the falls and drowned as locals aided in the rescue.
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Niagara River
Niagara Falls
N. Y
John Wiser
John Marsh
Wiser
Marsh
Willow Island
Mael Tryvan Founders in Channel Tragedy
Eleven drowned as the British four-masted ship Mael Tryvan foundered in the Channel on January 20. Seven of the 18 crew were saved by clinging to a boat keel and landed at Cherbourg. The vessel, 1,566 tons net, built at Sunderland in 1894, belonged to Roberts Owen & Co of Carnarvon.
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Cherbourg
Muel Tryvan
James
Antwerp
Iquique
Roberts, Owen & Co
Carnarvon
Sunderland
New York
Severe Cold Sparks Distress in Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba reports the coldest weather in years with natives lacking protections. Temperatures near 60 degrees are described as unprecedented. A telegraph from Guayamas mine 40 miles west notes snow on Mount Torquino at 8000 feet. Northern telegraphs warn of a severe norther delaying shipping.
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Santiago de Cuba
Guayamas
Torquino
Quiet in Venezuela As Scorpion Changes Course
Washington reports quiet in Caracas with a brief Scorpion dispatch from La Guayra. The gunboat’s commander said the Scorpion will move to Caracao for coal, then return to La Guayra to await further orders from the department.
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Washington
Scorpion
la Guayra
Venezuela
Long
Caracas
Caracao
Prince of Wales Talks on Dinners Bets and Hunting
Special AP dispatch details an interview with the Prince of Wales at Marlborough House. He discusses his workload, dining length, dislike of prolonged meals, views on horse racing and betting, letter management, South African campaign, and his favorite recreation, shooting, plus a wish to see the America's Cup return home.
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Associated Press
London
Prince of Wales
England
Marlborough House
Prince
Prince Consort
Mason
Tam
Hazing Probe Ends at West Point Cadets Abolish Custom
Congressional committee leaves West Point after concluding hazing investigations. Cadets vote to end hazing in a voluntary agreement before the delegation travels to Washington. The group plans to meet at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the committee room to discuss a forthcoming report.
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West Point
N. Y
Congressional Committee
Washington
Unites States Military Academy
Congre
West Point committee to recommend more tactical officers
In about 10 days authorities expect a report urging an increase in tactical officers at West Point. The committee will also state that former Cadets Booz and Breth did not die from hazing. Booz’s testimony suggests weak health, possibly worsened by cadet mistreatment, while no link is found between Tabasco sauce swallowing and Booz’s tuberculosis death.
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West Point Academy
Booz and
Breth
West Point
Booz
Cham pagne imports show quality through case growth
For years a top champagne brand increased imports from double that of rivals to 79,293 cases more. G. J. Mummy's Extra Dry imported 119,441 cases in 1900, a rise indicating superior quality and that current imports are especially fine.
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G. J. Mummy
Deadlock Still Is Much Alive In Helena Legislature
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports quorum problems in the Montana legislature. With no session likely, the noon vote is expected to repeat a scattergun result as Republicans and Democrats keep the contest cases in committee.
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Deadlock
Standard
Helena
George Casey
Third House
Lockhart
Heinze
House
House Committee On Privileges and Elections
Carbon County
T. F. Pollard
Fusion
Campbell in Paterson Jail Breaks Down After Murder Verdict
New York January 2 Andrew Campbell one of Jennie Bosscheter’s convicted murderers is collapsing in the Paterson New Jersey county jail The verdict of second degree murder with McAllister and Death surprised Campbell who expected a lighter sentence The Paterson public and prisoners note the lack of any belief in first degree murder Kerr trial for involvement in Bosscheter’s death may start about a week from today.
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New York
Andrew Campbell
Jennie Bosscheter
Paterson
N. J
McAllister
Campbell
Iberty
George J. Kerr
Jennie Bosachester
Nova Scotia Coal Strike Threatens Rail Linkup
A report to the state department notes a Nova Scotia coal strike with 1200 miners at Thorbun Westville and Stellarton demanding a 12 percent raise, plus a 10 percent wage boost by April. Rail disruptions are feared and more Cape Breton workers may join the strike amid scarce coal in eastern Canada.
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Washington
Nova Scotia
Department of State
Breutelspatcher
Houston
Thorbun
Westville
Stellarton
Ferona
Cape Breton
Marition
Newfoundland
Campaign of Education Aims to Promote U S Germany Trade Ties
Joseph Brucker editor of the Staats Zeitung plans a Berlin based weekly paper at 48 Columbia to foster friendly Europe America relations and trade. He seeks to counter agrarian opposition ahead of the 1903 U S Germany treaty renewal with support from manufacturers and merchants in export trade.
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Chicago
Joseph Brucker
Ulineis Staats Zeitung
Berlin
Columbia
Europe
America
United States
Germany
Mr. Brucker
Hen ry Fire Rages North of Peoria in UK Town
Henry, UK, located north of Peoria, is burning with the blaze starting at 11 p.m. and now out of control. The Peoria department was summoned and dispatched one steamer and two hose wagons on a special train at 24. m. for aid.
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Peoria
Henry
Bur ton Returns Home From Hospital Illness Update
Congressman Burton left the hospital today after several days of illness with a fever. Congressman Neville of Nebraska, though slightly better, remains quite weak and still under care.
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Washington
Jan
Burton
Neville
Nebraska
Eagles Surrender Hall For Frederick Warde Engagement
At Standard Hall the Order of Eagles gave up the venue to the Elks who hosted Frederick Warde. The Eagles plan to meet again next Sunday night in the same hall.
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Order of Eagles
Standard Hall
Elks
Frederick Warde
Eagies
Mr. Warde
Fagles
Duel Ends With Lubersac Wounded in Boulogne Fight
Paris reports the long anticipated sword duel between Count de Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild on the Rothschild estate at Boulogne sur Seine. Lubersac was wounded in the arm. Rothschild’s life was not in danger, and the duel halted after sixteen ferocious exchanges.
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Paris
Count de Lubersac
Baron Robert de Rothschild
Baron Edmund de Rothschild
Boulogne-sur-Seine
M. Schege
Count de Laborde
Baron de Rothschild
Baron Leonino
Viscount de Bondy
Berger
Poirrier
Compiegne
Rothschild
Jockey Club
Saint Alery
de Nutilise
Count de Dion
Count Boni de Castellan
Robert
Baron Edouard de Rothschild
Baron Alphonse de Rothschild
M. Michael Ephreuss
de Dion
M. de Saint Alery
Entertain Them in Salt Lake City Early March Visit
Leading Salt Lake City businessmen with Governor Wells and Mayor Thompson plan events for the Chicago Commercial Club guests. The visit is arranged in cooperation with the western railroads and set for early March.
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Ealt Lake
Governor Wells
Thompson
Chicago Commercial Club
Western Railroads
Bick Sets Record With 289 In Regulation Game
George Bick of Overland Bowling club rolled 289 in a practice game on a regulation alley. Overland aims for the state championship against Pueblo next week and this score is believed to be the best ever in a regulation game.
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Denver
George Bick
Overland Bowling Club
Overland
Pueblo
Prominent Kentucky Leader Dr. Graham Dies in Pittsburgh
Dr. Robert Graham of Lexington Kentucky longtime president of Kentucky University and head of the College of the Bible and Hecker Female College died today in Pittsburgh where he was visiting. He was 7 years old in the text, a misprint likely for years of age.
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Lexington
Robert Graham
Kentucky University
College of the Bible
Hecker Female College
Pittsburg
Emperor gifts Bailey ornate diamond cigar case
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph presented James A Bailey American circus proprietor with a gold cigar case set with diamonds rubies and sapphires and an autograph letter.
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Berling
Associated Press
Vienna
Francis Joseph
James A. Bailey
Budget Approved by Congress in Santiago de Chili
Congress approves the present year budget totaling 115000000 pesos routed through Galveston. The action sets the fiscal framework and funding levels for government operations this year.
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Santiago de Chili
Galveston
Congress
Keep Ports Open
Washington reports a cablegram from Commercial Agent Greener at Windivostock stating that the proposed customs tariff at that port will not take effect for the present. An imperial decree ordered Biberia to close free ports this month, but local authorities and merchants united in a course of action.
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Washington
State Department
Greener
Windivostock
Biberia
Petition to Russian Finance Minister to keep ports open
A petition to the Russian minister of finance urges maintaining open port access. The document notes the stated result and calls for continued operations at the ports despite ongoing pressures.
Washington weighs hazing ban at West Point
Representative Dick of Ohio and others on the house hazing committee return to Washington from the inquiry. He foresees legislation to end hazing at West Point and expects a unanimous report with strong recommendations. Cadets praise candor yet acknowledge future law changes needed for lasting reform.
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Washington
Ohio
House
West Point
Congress
Mills
Hein
Havana Post Office Official Charged With Theft of 1300
John Sheridan head of the Havana money order department was arrested and charged with stealing 1300 from the Guantanamo postmaster December 6 including 1285 in cash and 65 in checks. He confessed and said he destroyed a check. Sheridan, ex Boston employee, now disputed as postmaster at Matanzas, offered to refund. Separately Havana planters merchants and party reps urged U.S. tariff cuts on Cuban products and ending tobacco export tax. delegates chosen to press Washington.
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Havana
John Sheridan
Guantanamo
Sheridan
Boston
Cuba
Matanzas
Thomas
United States
Washington
Congress
Prominent Laporte Attorney Shot by Estranged Husband
Ellsworth E. Weir, leading attorney in Laporte Indiana, was shot and likely fatally wounded by Joseph W. Brill of Cleveland. Brill, upset over Mrs Brill consulting Weir about divorce, confronted him and fired a bullet through his chest. Mrs Brill and their two children live in Cleveland.
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Laporte
Ind
Ellsworth
E. Weir
Joseph W. Brill
Cleveland
Brill
Champion Jim Jeffries Nears Feb 1 Cincinnati Fight
Jim Jeffries and his brother Jack travel to Cincinnati with trainer Delaney as he aims to fight Ruhilin on February 1. The champion says he has done little formal training but is in good condition and ready to box at a moment's notice.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Jack
Delaney
Cincinnati
Saengerfest
Ruhilin
No Change in Lincoln Senate Deadlock
Lincoln Neb January 2 Indications to night are that there will be no change in the senatorial deadlock for several days.
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Lincoln, Neb
Senate War Revenue Bill Sees Tax Cuts and Revisions
Washington Jan 20 The senate finance committee nears completion of its war revenue bill report The panel plans to cut tobacco tax from 19 to 9 cents and reduce cigar and snuff taxes The house had left these untouched Proposals may remove taxes on many proprietary articles while keeping secret formula items taxed differently Steamship tickets to be cut steerage tickets eliminated Stock transfer tax may stay at par value Telegraph tax likely to drop to a half cent per message under debate The bill's form will be materially altered.
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Washington
Senate Financial Committee
House
Senate Committee
Woman Fatally Falls From Station Window in Seattle Journey
Mrs. Mamie Drungold of Joliet, Illinois, arrived at St. Paul Union Station from Seattle and jumped from a second floor window to the tracks, fracturing her skull and sustaining injuries deemed fatal by doctors. Fellow passengers reported she behaved peculiarly during the trip, with speculation of mental imbalance.
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St. Paul
Mamie Drungold
Joliet
Union Station
Seattle
Drungold
President McKinley Shows Rapid Convalescence
Washington report states President McKinley is convalescing rapidly after his recent grip attack. Today is noted as his best day in weeks, with a short time planned in the office tomorrow and a gradual increase in active work.
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Washington
McKinley
Oakdale Elevator Destroyed By Fire In Chicago
The Oakdale elevator at Ninety second street and Harvard avenue was destroyed by fire tonight. Loss estimated at about 50 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Oakdale
Ninetieth Street
Harvard Avenue
Losa
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