Terrible Mexico Earthquake Tears Through Chilpancingo
A violent earthquake in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, caused massive destruction. Reports say about 300 killed, many injured, with the parish church and the telegraph office among major losses. In Mexico City the tremor rattled buildings, alarming delegates at the Pan American congress.
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Mexico City
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Oas
Churen
Federal Telegraph Office
Ety
Ds Thay
War Department
Mexico
Chilpancingos
Pan-American Congress
Dligion
Chilape
Feda
General Frispie
Memorial Day for McKinley Observed in South Statewide
Cleveland Ohio January 17 The McKinley Memorial Association issues a bulletin noting Maryland already organizing and promising observances. Georgia Alabama Florida Mississippi governors express support and plan broad announcements to honor President McKinley with South-wide participation.
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Cleveland
Ohio
McKinley Memorial
James Gary
Maryland
McKinley Nacnal Memorial Association
Memorial Association of Maryland
Jelks
Alabatma
Candler
Georgia
Jennings
Florida
A. W H. Longine
Mississippi
McKinley
Prince Henry of Prussia to Visit United States
Washington reports outline plans for Prince Henry of Prussia to receive full royal honors, meet President Roosevelt, and tour major cities including possible stops in Niagara Falls and Charleston. Officials map a sixteen day visit from February to March with sessions at the embassy and a grand launch event for Emperor William’s yacht.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Igé
Prograg
Ds Giportis
New York
Washiis
Anaithe
Naval
Offite
New
Ork
Assistarit
Herior
Henry
Mr. FE
State Department
H.c.corbin
United Statc
de Evasenting
Navy
Wyxradt-Seny
Tadlond
Winade
House
Hay
McKinley
South
St. Louis
Charleston
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Niagara Falls
Germany
Columbia
Willam Wallace Downey
Emperor William
White House
Roosevelt
Arete Department
Prussia
United States
Admiral von Helckentorf
Dr. von Holieben
Kron Pring
Welheim
Hohenzollern
Exmeror
Admiral von Seckendorft
Vic
Forfa
Woman's corpse found in VNA buggy near Coffeen
January 17 late passersby found a buggy near Hagt's barn containing the body of Miss Gerty Citifora of Donnellson. Fred Brockman, aroused from unconsciousness, was arrested. Death was from a bullet wound through the temple. Brockman gave no clear statement.
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Ber
Coffeen
Mis
Hagt’s Ivery
Gerty Citifora
Brockman
Isthmian Canal Debate Highlights Routes and Costs
A report from Kansas City on the Isthmian canal commission details proposals for the San Blas route via a sea level canal with a six mile tunnel and trolley draw system. Key figures General Edward W. Sorrell H H Adams Theo Schroeder advocate the route, estimate 75 to 90 million dollars and urge US government participation. Alfred Noble speaks on engineer perspective with Panama route cost comparisons pending further concessions and stockholder rights.
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Avashtogton
United States
American Isthmian Canal Company
Edward W. Sorrell
H. H. Adams
Theo Schroeder
Tralley
San Blas
Ocean
Oceans
Mendago Harbor
Peary Island
Bit
Nooble
Panama
Kensis City
Alfred Noble
Chicago
Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Unti
Panama Canal Company
Sid
Bme
Mine collapse in Joplin district kills three workers
In a cave-in at the Ada mine near Cavile, near Joplin Maryland, January 17, three miners died. One worker was fatally injured and several others were hurt. The deceased are listed as Joan Simmons, Arthur Roberts, and Bruce Westfall.
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Joplin
Ada
Louisiane Purchase Exposition to Open On Time
Excerpts from Washington reports state foreign governments may reconsider postponement. Officials vow the Louisiane Purchase exposition will open as scheduled in 1903, with resolutions affirming no delay despite questions by press and diplomats. Delegates discuss obtaining longer prep time if postponement occurs.
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St. Louis
eRhit
St. Louis- Wing
Jacques
Congress
Washington
State Department
Alony
Francis
Administration
Board of Directors
Another Term for Howard. Sinister Figure Sentenced
Convicted in Detroit for using the mails to obtain money under false pretenses Rev. G. F. Howard, well known nationwide, receives two and a half years in the Detroit house of correction after pleading guilty. Tudge Swan, U S district court, announced the sentence. Howard was arrested by United States marshal at Columbus, Ohio, as he left the Ohio penitentiary after serving two nine year terms.
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Georgia
Detroit
Mich
Tudge Swan
United States District Court
G. F. Howard
Horton
Oto Penitentiary
Gene Oace
Wears Stripes for Four Friends in Indiana
Fragmentary notes describe Albart Sitmore faking to be a shooter in southern Indiana to save another, with unclear details. The readable text hints at a confrontation or protective act tied to a group of four friends and local surroundings.
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Albart Sitmore 2
Mere
Indiana
A. Mers
Dutch Premier Kuyper Talks Peace With Boers
Reuter dispatches report Dr Kuyper intimated to Boer delegates in view of Lloyd George speech at Chesterfield that great powers are unlikely to intervene in South Africa soon. Kuyper seeks semi official response in London. A Hague meeting may decide on tentative overtures for peace. details in Blue Book explain high death rates and forcible reunions. Botha asserts he may force all to join and confiscate assets if needed.
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London
Kuyper
South Africa
Abraham Fisaiera
Brussels
Dr. Kuiper
Holland
Fhe .Amaterdam
Daily Mail
Kroger
Lord Miner
Deb
Eitch
Ener
Ibetha
Botha
Aunt of Duchess in Suit Over Draft Payment
A Paris banker A A Taguin sues Miss Evans aunt of the duchess of Manchester for 2860 francs in attached real estate. Draft dated March 4, 1898 drawn on Evans and unpaid. Money allegedly used for wedding expenses of Miss Zimmerman and the duke of Manchester. Miss Evans was in Paris with her niece at the time.
Havana Post Office Fraud Trial Questions Neely Testimony
The Havana court case on Cuban postoffices frauds cross examines Estes Rathbone ex-director, and Neely, ex-finance official, about irregular stamp sales and funds kept in a vault. Reeves accuses Rathbone of neglect while Neely denies improper records, claiming balances and salary timing. The defense argues Neely’s actions imply motive to shield Reeves.
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Havana
Estes
Rathto
Cuba
W. H. Reeves
Ralibone
Rathbone
Pat
Be Neely
Fistal
Neely
Cuban Post-Office
Cuban Postal Service
Senor Mora
Moya
Washington
Cowan Printine
Muyele
Fegemas Sabe
Reeves
Post Office
Weely
United States
Shaw Grants Clemency to 473 Prisoners in Two Years
Des Moines Iowa January 17 Governor Shaw released the names of 473 prisoners granted executive clemency in the last two years. The action is described as the closing act of his administration and reputedly unmatched in Iowa for breadth of pardons.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shaw
Towa
Fall and Warmer Saturday With Colder Northward Outlook
A summary of regional weather fore casts shows fall and a warmer Saturday with colder air in the Extreme northwest. Highest and lowest temperatures and mean values are listed, with a forecast of rain for western portions and rain in the far east on Sunday. Fresh southerly winds and past 24 hour precipitation figures are noted, along with a deficiency since the first of the month.
Regimental Encampments Outline by Georgia Board
The military advisory board chaired by Adjutant General Robertson recommends regional encampments near home towns to minimize costs. Griffin would host the Fifth and Second regiments with a total statewide encampment cost around $15,000, leaving about $13,000 for all troops. Five companies disbanded and seven placed on sixty day probation amid scrutiny of drill standards.
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Home Mission Board
The
Southern Baptist Convention
AL * Disz
Cuba
Zouaves of
Atlanta
Military Advisory Board
Kreis
Marie “Kreis
Colnsél
Ballie Kreis
Southern
Commercial Bank of
Albany, Ga
Capitol
Regimantzi
Mali
Robertson
Cwill
J. W. Robertson
A. J. West
G. W. Wilkes
Asher Thomagop
Madison
W. L. Grayson
O Ravennah
George M. Hopé
J. B. Corbin
Mazon
Pany
Orhmittes
Grittin
Coms ‘Smith
A. J. Burr
Second Infantry
Griffin
W. G. Chear
Obear
Boata
Allente
Dublin
Guards
Lexington Light ‘Infantry
Lexington
Kell Rifles
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David Cathcart
St Elmt
Spaperk
Thunwék Welcon
Ferish
Howard
Fromiat
Lond
sUip
RAL
Rathbone” Bikes
Brooks
Savannah
Commercial Bank of Albany
Morris ‘Wesalowski
Schiey
St. Catherine Island
W. W. Gordon
Goods Roads Association
Columbus
Alabama
Mayor Chappell
J. W. Martin
Knoxville
Joel E. ‘Smith
the Monticello
Fla
Conqueistion
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Panama Canal’ Company
Accceptanice
Brancis
Louldana
Nurehna
Frye
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Junouy
Olen
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