Congress Schedule in Week Prioritizes Appropriation Bill
Washington notes little major action as House stalls beyond the Nicaragua canal bill. The District of Columbia bills open the week, then the $139.66 million appropriation bill follows. Cuban reciprocity hearings in committee draw attention, with General Weed among witnesses. The Senate plans limited activity, aiming to move Nicaragua canal, Philippine tariff, and ship subsidy bills, with precedence unsettled.
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Ways and Means
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Weed
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Senate Chamber
Plans for Prince Henry of Prussia in New York
Washington reports Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the United States soon to witness the Kaiser's yacht launching. He will be greeted by representatives of President Roosevelt with army and navy officers coordinating arrangements. A twenty one gun salute and possible address at the launch are anticipated, with Roosevelt possibly attending.
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Prussia
New York
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William
England
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Czar
Russia
Washington
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Emperor William
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Roosevelt
Fast trains crash halt midwest express collision
A fast Pennsylvania passenger train from New York collided with an express from Cincinnati at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing at Forty ninth street and Wentworth avenue in Chicago. Two train attaches were seriously and probably fatally injured. several passengers suffered serious injuries.
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Chicago
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New York
Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Wentworth Avenue
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Seven Die In Broadway Fire in Buffalo N Y
January 12 Buffalo seven lives were lost in a blaze on Broadway near a share store. The Pecksteins and another family slept in rooms above the store when a watchman says a dropped oil lamp started the fire. An explosion shattered plate glass as flames spread quickly and a hallway floor collapsed trapping the Bearlstein family. Bodies were found late, including a mother and baby clasped together.
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Broadway
Pecksteins
Pearlstein’sody
Slashed Throat Attempted Suicide by Captain Herne
Captain Herne of the Ninth United States Cavalry attempted self harm in a San Francisco fruit store. Adelporte the shop proprietor struggled with the officer and sustained a minor neck cut. Herne was overpowered and taken to a hospital. he is expected to recover. He had arrived from Manila in December and was en route home.
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Dal Adolporto
Adelporte
Herne
Manila
Navy Surgeon J T Buchanan Dies After Suicide
Newport R I January 12 Assistant Surgeon J J Buchanan United States Navy cut his throat with a razor dying today at his ward in the naval hospital on Coaster Island He was 24 and had recently been appointed from Texas and came to the station from the cruiser Columbia He contracted typhoid fever about the time of duty with the Constellation January 2
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Newport
Eri
J. J. Buchanan
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
Coaster's Island
Texas
Columbia
Slames Rage in Chicago at American Malting Plant
A fire at the American Malting Company elevator on Fifty first street in Chicago started around 1 3 morning. The blaze destroyed the elevator and its 300 000 bushels of barley, threatening the entire plant. Loss estimated near half a million dollars with a $500 000 toss reported.
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American Malting Company
Chicago
Fifty-first Street
Mason and Dixon boundary stones disrupted in Adams County
Hanover Pa January 1 The surveyors for Pennsylvania and Maryland have advanced along the Mason and Dixon line to Germany township Adams County They report many boundary stones displaced with some used as doors in homes or church structures and others lying far from original sites All stones will be secured and reset to proper places.
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Hanover
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Germany Township
Adams County
Penneylvania
Working for the Memorial Homestead Men Contribute $10,000
Pittsburg January 12 Ten thousand dollars was yesterday contributed to the national fund for a McKinney men martial by the workingmen of Homestead. It was one of the largest amounts for this purpose raised in western Pennsylvania.
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Homestead
Pittsburg
National Fund
Schley and Graham Pursue Naval Victory Tale
Chicago author Graham, aided by his camera, presents the first complete account of Admiral Schley's flying squadron at Manila Bay. The narrative includes retired officers, dramatic signals, and Schley's plea for the Cristobal Colon surrender amid the New York's silence. The book aims for factual, unvarnished history with endorsements from Admiral Schley.
Turner Found Dead in Atlanta Hotel Room
Turner, a man from a prominent south Georgia family, was found dead in his room at a Jackson hotel in Atlanta. Morphine bottles and tablets were present. coroner’s inquest suggested a possible suicide amid despondency or intoxication. Relatives in Savannah were notified by telegram as the body awaited removal.
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H. B. Ashley
South Forsyth Stract
Ashby
Turner
South Georgia
Bryan ‘County
Will Alice Norton Marry Me Today in New York
Engagement announced in New York in January between Alice Norton and Rutherford Willoughby. The ceremony plans are not specified, with no further details on the parties or venue provided.
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Will Alice Norton
Fragmentary Echoes of a Tunnel Problem The Senator’s Faith
Disjointed OCR fragment hints at a discussion of a tunnel problem and a senator’s stance toward a powerful interest. The text shows garbled phrases about faith, a motor, and an eye, suggesting a political or infrastructural metaphor rather than a clear report.
Turner Brother of Late Cotton Merchant Is Found Dead
The obituary notes R. J. Turner aged years old unmarried with several brothers and sisters nearby. He was a brother of the late Lewis T. Turner a prominent cotton merchant in town. R. J. Turner worked with Paton & Co. of Selma Alabama during the post season and it is believed he had finished his work when he died on the way home, a great shock to his sons.
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Lewis T. ‘Turner
R. J. Turner
Paton & Co
Selma
Ala
Towas
Depew Holds Over in New York for Central Talks
Senator Chauncey M. Depew will not travel to Washington as planned and will remain in New York until Tuesday to confer with President Newman and New York Central figures led by William K. Vanderbilt. The group discusses the tunnel accident and safety enhancements including electrical improvements for the underground passage.
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Central
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Washington
Newman
William K. Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Death of John F. Pidock President of Georgia Northern Railway
John F. Pidcock, president of Georgia Northern Railway, died in New York after undergoing surgery in January. He had contracted marriage just before the operation. He was the son of the late Congressman J. N. Pidcock of New Jersey.
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New York
Jona FB. Piont
Georgia
Northerstwo
Pidcost
J. N. Pidcock
New Jersey
Steamer La Champagne Strikes Jetty in Fog at Havre
Havre January 12 The Compagnie Generale trans Atlantic steamer La Champagne from New York struck the north jetty in fog as she entered the harbor. Three tugs aided her passage to the pier. The ship did not leak.
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Compagnie Generale trans-Atlantique
la Champagne
New York
Weather Notes and Local Happenings Outline
The forecast cites fall and continued cold with Monday and Tuesday seeing fresh west to northwesterly winds. Reports include Mme Lilian Nordica injured in the Southern wreck near Rome and Engineer B F Tracey of Atlanta. Mrs N A Barnett died Saturday. R H Turner of Savannah found dead in a hotel. jury returns death by suicide. Governor Candler denies running for office. Plans to purchase trained bloodhounds to locate fugitives are discussed. Admiral and Mrs Schley attended church in Savannah with no notable demonstration. The Griffin Presbyterian church called Rev L G Henderson. The Washington dispensary fight continues with anticipated legislative changes. A Lynchburg janitor is jailed over an assault on Mrs Ralph Webber. Foster Spencer fatally wounded in Chattanooga. Tax reduction proposed by Governor Jennings to 2% from 3 mills. Second trial of James Howard for King William Goebel proceeds. A war correspondent aboard the Bricklayer will write a book about Santiago. A watchman’s lamp caused a fire. Signor Marconi’s wireless telegraphy venture gains traction in New York. John F Video, president of the Georgia Northern, notes developments. Plans surface for Admiral von Dern and other dignitaries’ visit to New York as discussions around a Mexican conference continue.
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Georgia
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Cagdi Jaaiey
Savannah
Jackson Hotel
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L. G. Henderson
Americus
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Ralph Webber
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Croom
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William Goebel
Santiago
Sampson
Buffalo
Marcon
New York
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York
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Ftacon
George
Graham
Madame Nordica Hurt In Rome Rail Wreck Near Station
The opera star Madame Nordica suffered serious neck strains and bruises when a head on collision near Rome station in the early hours damaged her private car. Engineer B F Tracy of Atlanta was killed. E R Simmons, pianist, was bruised. Nordica’s singing future in doubt as doctors assess neck injuries while she travels to Chattanooga and Nashville for further engagements.
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Southern’ Railway
Yes Station
Rome
Ngineer
B. F. Tracy
Atlante
E. R. Simmons
Nordica
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Brunhilde
Gerlington
Southern Railway
Nomica
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Baye
Nashville
Trains Crash Near Rome Kills Engineer Tracey Injures Nordica
Rome Ga January 12 Special report states a wreck on the Southern r way near Reeves Station left engineer Frank Tracey dead after the passenger and freight collided on a curved track. Nordica the singer was badly injured along with pianist Simmons and conductor Florence. several others suffered bruises as a winter express from Atlanta to Chattanooga derailed and wrecked engines and cars.
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Rome
J.as
Reever 2 Hon
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Nordica
ER. Simmons
Tiea
Guy Connaily
Serge Florence
Lewis
Jurca
Atlanta
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Nashville
Menacles
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