North Sea Inquiry Opens in Paris Over Torpedo Boat Allegations
The first public session of the North Sea commission convened in Paris with officials and naval representatives from Britain Russia France Austria Hungary Japan in attendance. British and Russian statements described torpedo boat actions near a Russian squadron as unprovoked and dangerous, while Russian and British defenses argued over presence and actions of Japanese vessels in the North Sea.
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North Sea Commission
Paris
International Commission
North Sea
Ening
O’orea
Egn
Luch
Mariime
Legation
Admiral Fournier
France
Wth
Admin Beaumont
Great Britain
van Spann
Austria-Hungary
Toubassou
Russia
Davia
United States
Faron ‘Taube
Hull
Hugh Beirne
Rron Tavke
Horestvensky
Fshing
Knipe ' Souvaroft
Nogeetvensty
Rojestvencky
Woodward fires five waterworks staff over committee row
Mayor James G Woodward directs a water works probe as J W Rapp and four others are dropped for alleged payroll costs and testimony before the council committee. Woodward claims Rapp is ill and the others were costly. Woodward and Colonel Park Woodward clash over reasons. The water works committee led by E W Carter meets the mayor as investigation continues with a report expected soon.
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Water Works Department
James G Woodward Lana
J W Rapp
M Clayton
R. McCraney
R K. McMillan
L. Johnson
E A. Finch
Woodward
Colonel Park Woodward
Water Works
General Council
Board of Water Commissioners
Pagk Woodward
Rapp
Florida
Tom
Joe Rapp
Finance Committee of Council
Salanen
Weedward
Portrait of Jefferson Davis Presented to Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi on January 19 a portrait of Jefferson Davis was presented to the state by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Miss Kate Porter delivered the portrait to Governor Vardaman who then handed it to Director Rowland for a prominent display in the Mississippi hall of fame.
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Davis
Jackson
Miss
Robert EL Lee
Jeferson Davis
Mississippi
Conffederacy
Kate Porter
Soea
Vardaman
Mmurn
Rowland
Department of Archives and History
Alississippi
Irons
Plymouth
England
Tamar
Hamburg
Tor Beattie
Griffiths
Steamboat Ordnance Launch Noted at Persey Jones Yard
The steamboat Ordnance, built for the United States Army Ordnance Department, is launched today at the Perse y Jones shipyards. The vessel is intended for harbor service and soldiered by naval officers.
Two Gentile Women Testify In Smoot Inquiry
Two prominent Gentile Utah women testified in the Smoot inquiry, praising his character and saying they would not vote for a polygamist. Witnesses discussed endowment obligations and church governance as the Senate probes polygamy ties and the Utah church leadership.
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Washington
Utah
Alt. Smoot
Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ume
James A ‘Almage
University of Utah
H.W Taylor
Tt. W. Young
Salt Late
Plana
Burrows
Smith
Young
Auty Pena
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Wpsent
Willan Langton
Janes H. Wallis
MeJomas
Huge Delegates to Attend National Cotton Convention in New Orleans
From indications 2060 delegates will attend the national cotton convention in New Orleans January 24 25 and 28. Farmers in cotton states hold precinct meetings and appoint delegates while bankers from the belt attend. Warehousing and holding surplus for better prices plus a plan to reduce next season’s crop are central topics. Farmers pledge to cut the next crop by 25 percent.
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New Orieana
Cotton Belt
Progressive Union
Washington Artillery Hall
New Orleans
Even Dogs Cast Ballots in the Colorado Contest
Witnesses testified in the Peabody and Adams contest about repeat voters using multiple names. One man, jailed for burglary, claimed repeaters were told by Chief of Police Michael Delaney to vote repeatedly. Another witness named Leonard Rogers and Frank Kratke as providers of names to vote. Court watchers described similar testimony to contempt cases prior, with the election judge taking no action to halt the voting. An instance noted a man voting under the name of a dog.
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Michael Delaney
Leonard Rogers
Frank Kratke
Elée D Fenver
Cole
Hypnotized Himself and Slumbered Five Weeks in Ills
In Bora Illinois January 9 Benjamin Conigisky reportedly hypnotized himself while studying art and occult in Washington D C. He slept five weeks until a battery applied to his brain base and spinal column aroused him. He is expected to recover.
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Bora
Ills
Benjamin Conigisky
Hmself
Washington, D. C
White
Washington
Peoria
Wreck on Powelton Pocahontas Line Claims Three
In Harleton WV on January 19 a wreck on the Powelton and Pocahontas railroad killed two men and fatally injured another. Engineer James Keeley and foreman Warry Jones died beneath the engine. 14 year old trainee Trnistoun bor sustained multiple injuries. The engine plunged from a steep grade after brakes failed and steam could not be shut off.
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Harleston
Wva
Powelton and Pocahontas
James Keeley
Warry Jones
Freman
Tnistoun Bor
Powelton
Mount Carbon
Keesey
Bata Keeray
Jones
Emperor Narrowly Escapes By Shrapnel Missile
St Petersburg on Epiphany day an artillery shell or shrapnel missile fired from the fortress narrowly missed Emperor Nicholas and the imperial family during a water blessing ceremony. The shell pierced windows of the palace and struck the white salon parquet, but caused no injuries. Police and guards investigated the source, with officials noting the blast may have come from the Bourse battery. crowds and officials remained tense as the ceremony continued and the emperor carried on with dignified composure.
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St Petersburg
St Peter and St Paul
Rega
Winter Palace
Nicholas
Romano
McCorm'ck
Anu
Pevy
Palace
Fulton
Poace
Leplanade
St Peter Jan
St Paw Fortress
le Palice
Associated Press
Oha
Senators Debate Immediate Swayne Trial Decision
Senator Platt of Connecticut leads a special committee in arguing against postponing the Swayne impeachment case. Opponents seek delay to next session, but Platt insists on immediate Senate action to avoid delaying the trial or forcing a new congress. The House will decide the course as six weeks remain in the term.
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Platt
Connecticut
Swayne
Washington
Deter Trall
Gwaye
Senate
Haute
Spooner
Cannon
House
Serafini leaves Mexico for Vera Cruz to sail for Italy
Apostolic delegate Monsignor Serafini departs Mexico City for Vera Cruz to take a steamship to New York and then Italy for health reasons. He is accompanied by private secretary M Corre who stays to guide the legation until a successor arrives.
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Mexico City
Monesenor Serafini
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New York
Italy
M Corre
Legation
Serafini
Monsignor
Passenger Lists Filed For Ships Entering Ports
Washington January 18 Senate committee on commerce reported a bill to require masters of steamers entering ports to file complete passenger lists. Officials would maintain lists of all aboard and enforce access to cabin passengers and crew.
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Washington
Committee On Commerce
Stiamera
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Joe
Washgton
United States” District and
Heart Courts
O Newspaperia
Apostle
Robarts
Colorado
Czar
Mark
Felice
City of Mexico
Lackawanna Steel
Speyer & Co
Kern, van Woorlandt & Co
Lackawanna Steel Company
Bern
Africa
Wiliam Maherero
S .Ncting
Taut Ruere
Wil
Arnica
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