Taft reports Philippine pacification progress in Batangas and Samar
Governor Taft says insurrection is limited to two areas Batangas and Samar and notes progress under General Bell. He cites 700 rifles surrendered and reports peaceful Batangas, hopes for logistics and civil government success. Also mentions Cebu tranquil and Moros’ status, with March return planned. Captain Hartshorne killed on Samar and Porter relief arrival. Baclayon, Lagus surrender noted. Batangas and Samar remain focal points.
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San Francisco
Taft
Manila
Washington
Cincinnaty
Philippines
Batangas
Samar
Wricht
Bell
United States
Provi Ées
Cebu
Carlock
Court of First Instance
Mindanao
Moros
Sores
Hartshorne Clain
J Mt Hartshorne, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Hartshorne
Ninth
Hartshornes
Georg W. Wallace
David D. Porter
Marine Corps
Porter
Cast Enon
oPrter
Briado Lagus
Tique
Panama Revolt Clashes Leave Several Dead
Rebels and government forces clash near Panama City over the Lautaro incident. The Padilla, painted to mislead, engaged Lautaro with casualties on both sides. General Alban, a key loyalist, was killed. Garc�a and Arjona hold civil posts. U S cruiser Philadelphia aids the wounded as fighting subsides.
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Panama
Alpan Senor Arjona
Herrera
Mead
United States
Philadelphia
Los Llanos
Colon
Gordona
Potrerag
Phiadelphia
Shipping Combine Negotiations Press On In London
London January 2 A.P. report says negotiations toward a freight trade alliance among England and America are expanding beyond earlier hints Fifteen firms withdrew assent unless one exception joins threatening to derail the plan The withdrawal affects less than half of involved lines and White Star, American, Atlantic Transport links are denied as part of any merger effort.
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London
Associated Press
T Seera
Mnes
England
America
Ling
United States
White Star
American
Atlantic Transport
Ex Supreme Recorder Hoffmeister Dies by Suicide
St Louis January 21 William H Hoffmeister former supreme recorder of the Legion of Honor committed suicide at the Planters Hotel by shooting himself. He had just lost reelection to C T White as supreme recorder amid a bitter contest. Otto A Overbeck opposed the administration and was later arrested for carrying a concealed weapon while en route to the meeting.
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Supreme Recorder
Hoffmeister
Leion of
Supreme Cancellor
Overbeck
George M. Ackley
Kansas City
Supreme Overseer
The
Legion of Honor
Tillman Lindsay Engage In Dunkirk Debate On Democracy
Benjamin Tillman United States senator from South Carolina and Charles Lindsay from Indiana debated in Dunkirk on democracy versus Republicanist tenets. The spirited exchange touched on political platforms aligned with 1800 era ideas amid a crowded crowd at the event.
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Lindsany
Dunkirk
Bredoain
Benjamin B. Tillman
United States
South Carolina
Charles Lindsay
Congress
Indiana
France Debates Foreign Policy Amid Duo Threats and Duels
In Paris the chamber of deputies heatedly debated France’s foreign policy during the China issue with Count de Castillon and Destournelles de Constant exchanging criticisms. A duel threat emerged as seconds clashed after sharp exchanges, while Delcassé defended France’s stance and the Niger and Abyssinia interests. The assembly later upheld funding for the Vatican embassy amid tensions and unresolved secondaries.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Count Bont de Castillane
China
France
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
United States
M. Destournelles de Constant
Republian
M. Surcouf
M. Delcasse
Newfoundland
M Etienne
Niger
Abyssinia
Morocco
Siam
Hebrides
M Delcasse
Turkey
North Africa
M Deleasse
Vatican
M T Destournelles de Constant
M | Lasses
NO LENIENCY FOR BERGMAN
Scranton Pa January 2 The fune lor court today decided that Alexander Bergman who attempted to assassinate H C Frick in 18 must serve his full term of twenty one years less the usual allowance for good behavior Bergman's attorneys recently asked for his release claiming the benefit of the new commutation law passed by the last legislature Bergman was convicted on six Indictments and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment on each In the petition presented to the superior court Berg man claimed that three of the Indict ments charged no offense against the state laws and that he had served the time imposed for the other indictments less the time taken off by the new law.
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Lan
Frick
Scranton
Funelor Court
Alexander Bergman
H.C Frick
Bergman
Chappel and Gordon Hear Before House Rivers Committee
Mesars Chappel and Gordon of Columbus and Grady of Apalachicola addressed the house committee on rivers and harbors on southern river and harbor appropriations. They urged attention to the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola regions and noted the value of modest funding for Columbus.
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House
Georgia Rivers
Washington
Mesars Chappel and Gordon
Columbus
Grady
Apalachicola
House Committee On
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola Pass
Chattahoochees
Burton
Adamson
Hanged for double murder and pardons issued
From Jefferson City to New Orleans a string of executions and pardons unfolds. Convict L. Craft was hanged for murder after a prior escape and pursuit by a posse at the Missouri penitentiary. Fern Lutz hanged for murdering his wife after a failed first trial and emotional confession. Albert Garth, a Negro, hanged for a December 22 1899 murder. In New Orleans two more killers died on the gallows at Mississippi Crisis Aden.
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Jefferson City
F. L. Craft
Atteratkte Penitentiary
Henry Speiker
A Forse
Craft
Missouri
Tiaiereuve County
Sexay
Aetad
Pmachubl
Honge
Cenia
Tye
Qole
Dockery Pardor
Wilkesharre
Fern Lutz
Lute
Tutz
T. Davehter
T. Davehter'to Play Upon An Orgaie Fs’ S32 Child Was Th Lutz
Highroom
Yuflec
Lutz
Gahaws
Kansas
Albert Garth
Israo
County
Lahore
Sévern
New Orleans
Mathew Tao Murd Ererg
Penerty
Missiouppi
Aden
Negros
Lewis Johnson
City Ft
Hal Hiehardsem
Gulfport
YH Tomson
Victor
First Copy of Graham Story Leaves the Press
Chicago January 21 the first copy of Schley and Santiago leaves the press of the W B Donkey company. The book includes facsimile autograph letters and a signed letter from Admiral Schley dated January 1 1902 praising author Graham and noting the book’s accurate portrayal of the flying squadron’s movements. Publishers plan to send a deluxe edition to President Roosevelt and two copies to Europe for the American ambassador in London and King Edward VII.
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Chicago
Schley
Roosevelt
Europe
London
Edward
Europe Denies Hostility to America in War Era Statements
Vienna reports confirm Lord Cranborne’s remark that Austria and Spain’s dynastic ties spurred a peace campaign before the war with the United States. France and Austria pressed Washington, while Germany and Russia remained passive, and Berlin denies proposing or backing European intervention.
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America
Vienna
Austria-Hungarian
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Austria
Spain
United States
England
Europe
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Washington
Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Miss Josephine Homan Refuses to Wed Wireless Pioneer
Mrs H Fomin of this city announced today that her daughter Josephine asked William Marconi the wireless telegraphy pioneer to refuse her from her engagement. The message is dated January 21 from New York.
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Zyosephine Homan
New York
H. & Fomin
Josephine
Willam Marconi
Marcon
Ex-Congressman Moses Arrested in Forgery Case
Charles L Moses former fourth district congressman was arrested in Senora on a Fulton county grand jury special presentment charging uttering and publishing a forged promissory note. He posted $500 bond in Griffin and returned to Atlanta to consult attorneys amid disputed claims of authority and payment.
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Charles L. Moses
Fourth
Nora
Fulton County Grand Jury
Elms
Atlanta
Griffin
Moses
Langston & Woodson
Alabama Street
Turin
H B Page
Page
Langaton & Woodson
Constitution
Coweta
Georgia
Disct
Io _congress
Adamson
Fulton County Criminal Superior Court
Candler
C L Moses
Sonola
Tan
Joe Terrell
Boykin Wright
Knox
Federal
Water Board
I G Woodward
Chamber of Commerce
Woman on trial for husband murder at Savannah home
Mrs Adale I Richardson faces a jury in Plattsburg Missouri on a first degree murder charge for shooting her husband Frank W Richardson three years ago at their Savannah house. The case links Stewart Fife to the crime through alleged motive and possible involvement. Crowley, a former partner, testified to events the evening of the shooting as the family confronted a deadly act. Bessie Phill was called but did not respond and an attachment was issued.
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Plattsburg
Adale I. Richardson
Frank W Richardson
Savannah
Mre Richardson
John D. Richardson
Chicago
Richardson
Stewart Fife
Washington
Wacr
George D. Crowley
Crowley
Local and Southern News Highlights and Foretastes
Fair Wednesday and Thursday with variable temperatures and winds across Georgia. Ex Congressmen and governors shift roles as local politics unfold. Fire losses, criminal hunts, and international policy debates headline a broad regional update with cultural and civic notes.
Pike's Scalp to See Tee. by Adusevelt
Reappointment action noted for a legation at Athens. Ambiguous fragment mentions Pike and a scalp reference, a tee, and Athens with possible official appointment context.
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Pike
Adusevelt
Morton out as Athens postmaster amid Georgia political fight
Washington report details a bitter duel in Georgia over the Athens postmaster position. Pink Morton is excluded from reappointment after efforts led by Congressman Howard and Senator Clay, with backing from the Georgia delegation, to oppose a negro postmaster in Athens. The White element’s opposition is noted but said to carry little weight against the coordinated push, praising Clay and Howard for the decisive outcome.
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Pink Morton
Athens
Roosevelt
Clay
Howard
Senate Immigration Committee
China
Hambleton
W. Va
Senate
Rawlins
JOS
OHL
Washington
Athens Post Office
Morton
Republican Party of Georgia
Kerator Clay
Georgia
Congress
Operes
Orgas
Bacon
White House
Athns
Moreton
Senator Clay
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