Trade review notes strong iron and steel demand
Dan & Co reports 1910 trade conditions with brisk foreign trade and record payments through clearing houses up 42.7 percent. Iron and steel lead new business while woolen, corn and wheat exports rise. prices steady amid speculator activity. Berlin dispatches and Paris comment add geopolitical notes. skeletons found on Goat Island. Schley receives jeweled sword at Carnegie Music Hall.
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New York
R. G. Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Corbett Ready for Finish If Fitzsimmons Pays Up
In New York on January 21 managers for Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett have posted the $2,500 Fitzsimmons put up for Corbett to cover. Two weeks are allowed for Sharkey to raise the amount before Fitzsimmons comments on a bout with Jeffries or Corbett. Corbett states willingness to go to a finish with Fitzsimmons.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sharkey
Jeffries
Diplomatic talks seen likely to resolve Samoa question
Berlin correspondent reports authoritative circles expect resumed negotiations to solve the Samoa issue with little chance of complications involving the United States.
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Texpas
Berlin
The
Daily News
United States
Major Daly On The Stand In Beef Inquiry
Major W. H. Daly chief surgeon with General Miles testified before the war investigating commission about the beef controversy. He defended his timing, said no discussion with officers occurred, and described tests showing borax and salicylic acid, noting some meat smelled odd but was not fraudulently produced. Separate notice says eastbound freight rates to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore are cut Feb 1 to 15 to 13 to 12 and 12 cents respectively, with reductions also for other routes to meet Gulf line competition.
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Miles
W. H. Daly
Daly
Jacksonville
Chicago
Mississippi River
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Portland
Montreal
Bribed clerk accused of stealing 20000 from New York firm
Louis J. Saure once a confidential clerk for Mandel Parsch and Weiner clothiers is jailed on charges he forged checks to steal 20000. He fled with his young wife last March seeking climate aid for her consumption. They traveled through Europe before returning to New York, where he was arrested in Cheyenne after five days.
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New Yorks
Louis J. Saure
Mandel, Parsch & Weiner
Clothiers
Snure
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
Coal Miners Debate Scales at Interstate Convention
January 21 report from Portsaure notes the interstate convention of coal miners and operators discussed two proposed wage scales. The group decided to refer both scales back to the joint committee for revision and adjourned the session until the next day.
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Portsaure
Interstate Convention of
Joint Committee For Revision
No shingle effort in dry season causes roof leaks in rain
A pointed rebuke notes that neglecting to shingle during dry weather leads to leaks when rain arrives, implying homeowners have no valid complaint about weather damage due to their own delay.
Fate of the Paul Jones wreck near Bird Island explodes
The government steamer Pansy found part of the stern of the naphtha launch Paul Jones near Bird Island and a bow smashed yaw boat. No bodies recovered. Oyster fishermen had warned of the loss for over a week. The explosion tore the yacht in two and likely killed all aboard.
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Monne
Ala
Pansy
Biloxi
Miss
Paul Jones
Jones
Taggart
F. Fremont
Scranton
Adelaine
Bird Island
Bishopric Dispute Settled in Iowa Church
A lengthy dispute ended as Rev. J Hollister Lynch secured consent from several Episcopal committees for Rev. T N Morrison of Chicago to be consecrated to the Iowa bishopric, with Nebraska the sole remaining objector. Bishops' consent expected unanimously.
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Orrumwa
J. Hollister Lynch
Episcopal Church
T. N. Morrison
Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Post Office Bills Passed and House Debates
The house enlivened by a clash between Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr. Lewis from Washington over Cramp & Sons damages for warship delays. The post office appropriation bill passed. Mr. Payne named to Ways and Means chair, with Richardson and Crumpacker filling other vacancies. Senate discussed West anti expansion and White explanations, while filibuster threats on the Nicaraguan canal bill. Weyler conditions on liberal cabinet and army navy reorganization proposed. Iroquois sails to Honolulu with dispatches amid Samoa orders for Oregon.
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Wastmnaron
Grosyvenot
Ohio
Lewis
Washington
Court of Claims
Caim of
Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Mr. Lewis
Post Office
Reed
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Rep
N.Y
Dingley
Millin
Richardson
Tenn
Crumpacker
Ind
Nelson
Yeat
Senate
West
White
California
Tillman
Weyler
Loxpon
Madrid
The
Standard
War Office
Romero Y Robledo
Jose Canalejas
Bids Sought for Transport of Spaniards in Philippines
War department invites bids from international shipping firms to move Spaniards from Manila to Spain. Telegrams report Stanton's doctor may visit his office next week. Ex governor Job A Cooper dies in Denver. General Wood awaited at Santiago with a 2000 dollar welcome. Port Rico mortgage foreclosures paused for a year. Brickmakers and Masons union elects William Klein president. Paris reports talks on a Franco British settlement. Missouri ex governor Stone sues Maullanphy bank directors over 200000. Ngan-Hoi rebellion spreads as Nai forces attack Ku Yung. 200 dead, city besieged.
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Stanton
Job A. Cooper
Colorado
Denver
Leonard Wood
Santiago
Porto Rico
Henry
Brickmakers and Masons’ International Union
William Klein
Norfolk
Hartford
Paris
Edward Monson
England
France
Stone
Missouri
Maullanphy Bank
Hhe
Ngan- Hoi
China
Nai
Hu Nan
Ku Yung
Hayward Gains in Fourth Ballot for State Senator
In Lincoln on January 31 Hayward advances four votes on the fourth senatorial ballot. Moves show Allen and Wenzl switch to Hayward, Scott to Hayward, Israel for Hayward, Barton to Field. Total tallies list Hayward at 40 and Allen at 54 with several other candidates receiving scattered votes. Indications point to an early break, but a decision by Monday is anticipated.
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Berlin
BeerRuth
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Samoa
Germany
Apia
Mataate
Falke
Pontinuos
Quay Lacka
Vartans Cunteata
D. KE. Thompson
Foss
Allen W. Field
J. Cornis
E. H. Hinshaw
D. H. van Duson
G. M. Limbertson
M. B. Reese
Weed
Lietevants
M. L
Hayward
Ballots fail to yield U S Senate majorities in multiple states
Across Pennsylvania Delaware Utah Montana and other states legislators cast ballots for United States senators with no decisive result. Quay led in Harrisport but short of needed votes. Gray and Addicks led in Dover. King Smoot and other candidates topped Utah tallies. California and Sacramento deadlocks persisted as legal actions and contempt proceedings drew attention.
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Harrispore
United States
Quay
George A. Jenks
Dalzell
Stewart
Charles W. Stone
George F. Huff
Dover
Del
Gray
Addicks
D. A. Dupont
Francis G. Dupont
John A. Nicholson
Salr Lake
Utah
King
McCone
Powers
Cannon
Smoot
Sutherland
Helena
Mon
Conrad
Clark
Toole
Fox
Malone
Scattering
Ouyseta
Wash
Sacramento
Milton J. Green
Grant
Speaker Wright
San Francisco Call
Washington Conquered Grip Grips City Headlines
The grip epidemic sweeps the capital with a third of workers sick. Dr Miles Nerving touted as fastest remedy to strengthen nerves and resist disease. A testimonial from S elf of Staunton, Va claims seven bottles cured severe grip and restored health. All druggists sell with guarantee. Free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co. Elk Hart Ind.
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Capitol
Cyar
ELF
Pinson
Staunton
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Dixon Defeats Pluto in Tenth Round Showcase
George Dixon defeated South Africa's Dison Koocka Pluto at Lenox Athletic Club in New York on June 18, winning by a tenth round knockout. Dixon dominated with clever fighting and sustained attack, leaving Pluto unable to threaten and fading as rounds progressed.
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Dison Koocka
Africa
New York
George Dixon
Lenox Athletic Club
Young Pluto
South Africa
Pluto
Dixon
Naa
Bear crew hailed for Arctic rescue in Arctic seas
President McKinley praised the Bear revenue cutter crew for heroic actions during a spring incident, recounting their rescue of whalers in peril in Arctic waters and calling it another glorious page in American seafaring history.
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Washineton
Jan
McKinley
Compress
Bear
Silver on the Rise in New York Market
The silver market stayed strong for advancing London purchases with bar silver at 59½ cents and Mexican dollars at 47.35 cents after a 10 cent rise the previous day, continuing a 34 cent gain since last Tuesday. Bartender Charles Walker died in Quinces from heart failure due to acute alcoholism after rapid intoxication.
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New Yor
Janu
London
Qoynes
Buurrs
Charles Walker
California Meat Carried to Manila Bound Ships
The Scandia and Morgan City, soon sailing for Manila, will carry large California meat supplies for Philippine soldiers. The Morgan City loads 40,000 cases of canned meat and the Scandia will carry 40,000 pounds of frozen beef on Sunday morning.
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Manila
San Francisco
Scandia
Morgan City
California
Philippines
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