United Mine Workers Seek Union Levy At National Convention
At Indianapolis January 2 the United Mine Workers voted to levy a monthly assessment on all members to fund end to strikes swiftly. President Mitchell spoke bitterly of Mooney over charges, while Mooney claimed misconduct by Mitchell. The convention also set up scale districts and debated the West Virginia unionization effort and other internal matters.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers Today
Mitchell
National Board
West Virginia
Committee On
Delrgere James Mooney
Missouri
Mooney
Mollie Meth
Wilson
Meredith
Meoney
Kansas City
James Mooney
James Strubble
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
National Executive Board
Minority Report on Philippine Tariff Bill
Senator Carmack filed a minority report from the Philippines committee arguing the tariff bill violates constitutional rights and exceeds constitutional power. It condemns colonial policy, imperial control of vassal provinces, and war for spoils, asserting the bill reflects a militaristic policy.
Roosevelt Seen To Weigh Gift From German Emperor
Berlin reports say President Roosevelt’s acceptance of a gift from Emperor William is uncertain due to U S tradition against accepting foreign gifts. A court official cites General Washington’s gifts, while lawmakers in Washington reportedly weigh the gift’s potential impact. The matter ties to Prince Henry’s visit and German tariff policy as press commentary ranges from levity to caution.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
William
United States
Spain
General Washington
America
General Grant
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Prince Henry
Germany
Deutsche Tages Zeiturg
Agrarians
Tages Zeitung
Inspector Testimony on Neely Cash Shortage in Cuban Trial
Inspector Gregory testified in Havana on January 17 that the Cuban post office frauds revealed a total shortage of 131 413 dollars in Neely's accounts. He detailed shortages of 100 813 in Washington debits and 110 278 in cash, with 292 000 stamps destroyed and unvouchered charges linked to Estes G. Rathbone.
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Gregory
Havana
Havin
department of din@nce
C. BF. W. Neely
Neely
Washington
Estes G. Rathbone
Weely
Still Capturing the Boers in Transvaal Actions
Lord Kitchener reports from Johannesburg that Colonel Plumer captured thirty six Boers near Spitzkop, Pretoria, on January 25. General Bruce Hamilton conducted a night march to surprise a laager between Ermelo and Bethlehem, driving Boers to flee and capturing eighty two fighting men and stores with small casualties.
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Lord Kitchener
London
Johannesburg
Plumer
Spitzkop
Pretoria
Bruce Blamilton
Ermelo
Bethlehem
Transvaal
Danish West Indies Annexation Appears Unclear
Copenhagen officials deny a plebiscite decision after US ratifies the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. St Thomas correspondent notes divided opinion with upper classes opposed while shopkeepers and artisans lean toward the sale. planter views vary by island.
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Danish West Indies
Volens Volens
Copenhagen
United States
London
St. Thomas
Daily Mail
St Croix
WAR THREATENED BY BRITAIN TO PREVENT ALLIANCE AGAINST U S
London reports a British plan to thwart U S interference in the Spanish American War by non diplomatic means. The Chronicle editorial cites a late president McKinley aide noting a European coalition dissolved by Britain's stance and urges Americans to acknowledge England's aid during South Africa troubles.
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United States
London
Washington
The
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
Great Britain
the Chronicle
America
South Africa
England
Birthday of the Kaiser Honors Regiments with Territorial Titles
Berlin reports Emperor William celebrated his birthday by granting territorial titles to all regiments lacking distinctive names. After divine service he held a congratulation court in the white hall with state dignitaries present, chatted with Count Von Buelow and the Prince of Wales, and drove a open carriage down Unter Den Linden amid cheering crowds. The empress offered a marble model of a wedding ring as a birthday gift to the emperor.
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Berlin
William
White Hall
Count von Buelow
Conrersed Althem
Prince of Wales
International court of claims plan debated at Pan American summit
The Pan American conference discussed an international court of claims to arbitrate pecuniary disputes above 10,000 gold, with Article 2 placing cases before The Hague court. The proposal, backed by the museum plan, faces opposition from Chilean and other delegates over public institution status and foreigner rights.
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Mexico City
International Court of Clalrs
Committee On Pan-American Court of Claims
Hague Tribunal
Permanent Court of Arbitration
United States of America
United States of Mexico
Phe Hague
United St.s of Mexico
Philadelphia
German Ambassador’s Vienna Speech Guards Dual Monarchy Pact
Prince Von Eulenberg at a German colony event in Vienna urged unity between Germany and Austria as an indissoluble alliance, praising Emperor William and Chancellor. The Times Vienna correspondent notes the speech avoided Italy and the Triple Alliance, prompting questions about Italy’s role in the alliance.
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Austria
Vienna
Gie Lanquet
William
Prince von Eulenberg
Germany
Prince Hulenburg
London
The
Times
Italy
Costly Fire Destroys Davidson Block in St Paul
A five story brick block at Fourth and Jackson in the wholesale district was destroyed by fire. Total damage is estimated at 200600 dollars and fully covered by insurance.
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St. Paul St."Paul
Davidson
Fourth and
Jackson Streets
Roman bachelor offers 10 acres for marriage in Rome
A Douglasville Georgia report notes a New South bachelor in Rome proposes to grant 10 acres to any couple who marries and settles on it, a plan described as noble but noted as unusual. The idea centers on incentivizing matrimony with land.
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Douglasville
New South
Rome
Jane
Price Cut Furniture Sale Listing Prospects
An old advertisement page lists solid mahogany and oak chiffoniers with many discounted prices. Items include mahogany and oak chiffoniers and various stools and pedestals, with quantities and sale dates noted, urging shoppers to act before a February 22 deadline.
Trial Reexamines Rice Death Lungs and Cremation Notes
New York reports the Albert T. Patrick trial over William Marsh Rice’s death. Dr Hamilton Williams testified Rice’s lungs were congested and only a gaseous irritant could cause it. Cremation plans surfaced with undertaker Charles Plowright stating a 24 hour prep and embalming.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Wiliam Marsh Rice
Hamilton Williams
Rice
Mr. Rice
Charles Plowright
Patrick
Sonny. Potter
Prowright
Texas
Yat St
Witattract
Pension split orders for widowed wife and second marriage
Miss Olive George of Knoxville married soldier Eugene Bradfield during Civil War days. Bradfield left Knoxville, later served elsewhere, and married again in Illinois after the war. Olive Bradfield, widowed by his presumed death, applied for a pension. The pension office ruled Bradfield alive and remarried, ordering future pension division between them.
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Miss George
Knoxville
Teno
Olile George
Eugene Bradfield
Bradfield
Illinois
Kern silent about pearl theft hiding place
Edward Kern, valet to Paul G. Thebaud, was brought to New York in custody after being accused of stealing $50,000 in jewelry. He disclosed pawn shops he visited but refused to reveal where a $15 piece was hidden, saying he would decide with his lawyer's advice.
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New York
Edward Kern
Paul G. Thebaud
Kern
Titus
Nash awarded 15020 damages against railroad for lost leg
Wiley Nash of Jonesboro Arkansas sued the Chicago Peoria and St Louis road in U S circuit court for 15020 damages over a train accident near Springfield on July 24 1893. His leg was amputated after the car derailed and Masiz was also thrown to the ground.
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Sprinfield
Als
United States
Wiley Nash
Jonesboro
Ark
Chicago, Peoria
St. Louis
Springfield
Masiz
Pinpointed Oats Corner Triggers Market Drama
Chicago January 27 Paule Heard of trade speculation as May oats opened weak then surged. Rumors tied James Patten mayor of Ixnosten to a 19.6 million bushel corner, prompting short selling before prices rebounded on buying. Patten denied selling any oats and called the episode a deliberate market raid.
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Chicago
Paule
Sais
James Patten
Ixinsten
Wmillens
Busneig
Yoon
Ingres
Patten
Tta
Pii
Mexican Eastern Railway Company Formed in Dover
The Mexican Eastern Railway Company of Mexico was incorporated in Dover with capital of 24,600,000 to build a line from Merida in Yucatan to Zacualco in Veracruz. It plans telegraph and telephone lines along the route and to operate express services. Incorporators include John Phelps, Sidney A Witherbee, Josiah Quincy, Sylvester Everett, Leander McBride, John Scott, and James L. Walcott.
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Ompeany
Dover
Del
Mexican Eastern Railway Company of Mexico
Propares
Mereda
Kirkpatrick Leaves Long-Time Editor Post
Springfield Ohio January 21 Special says T J Kirkpatrick longtime managing editor of Women's Home Companion and Farm and 4 aide sold his interest tonight after policy difference ending a twenty three year tenure.
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