Gloucester and Cape Ann Feel Severe Storm Toll
A Boston area blizzard left extensive wreckage from Cape Ann to Cape Cod. The storm caused near 1.5 million in Boston losses and about 2 million overall in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Dozens of vessels wrecked and unidentified bodies found in Gloucester and Salem. five men died in Lynn, with additional corpses expected at Bakers Island and elsewhere. Electric transit began to recover by noon, while smaller towns suffered lingering trolley outages.
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Boston
Tragedy Strikes Sailors Off Trinity Bay Ice
Sixteen men from Peters and Sailors missing near St John’s Newfoundland after sealing party on the ice at Trinity Bay perished. Vanguard ship failed to reach the site. brigantine Lady Bertha from Alicante wrecked near the harbor, feared lost with crew aboard. search hampered by ice conditions.
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St. Deohms
N. F
Severe Cold Hits Wyoming Ranchers and Region
Winter weather devastates Wyoming and surrounding areas with thousands reported dead from starvation and cattle losses feared at 16 to 25 percent. Sheep numbers reach 500,000 as owners struggle to feed stock during the coldest season in years. Missouri reports indicate harsh conditions and ongoing labor unrest with attempts at compromise at Phillip mills.
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Wyoming
Missouri
Session Unimportant Agricultural Appropriation Meeting
The session produced no business beyond the proposed by the committee. The afternoon was spent in exsension and the assembly adjourned with no substantial action taken.
Illinois lawmakers urge support for bank bill
The Illinois legislature adopts a resolution urging state conservators to back the bank bill now pending in the legislature. The move signals legislative push for banking reforms and oversight enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yor Vestal Savings Banks
Iis Llis
Illinois
Convicts Charles H. Emery in 1893 Post Office Burglary Case
Life sentences were upheld for Charles H. Emery and another man convicted of robbing a Houston Post Office in July 1893. The burglary involved dynamite and theft of stamps valued between 40 and 600 dollars.
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Wis
Charles H. Emery
Houston
LS Co Rp
Settled Grudge Ends in Death in Wisconsin Boxing Match
Carl Lindbass an 18 year old high school senior died in the fourth round of a glove bout against Wille Gisniz in West Bend Wisconsin. The fight followed a feud and drew many witnesses. Lindbass son of Albert Lindback, manager of Wee Bend Co operative Creamery. Gisniz son of a prominent town citizen. Arrests made but coroner's inquest due.
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West Bern
Wis
Carl Lindback
Wille Gisniz
Lindbrack
Lindbuck
Kistrends
Lindback
Albert Lindback
Wee Bend Co-Operative Creamery Company
Witlie Glantz
Lhest
Salisbury's Backdown Roils British Politics in China Case
London reaction to The Times Ta Lien Wan report sparks surprise and anger. Liberals decry the backdown as humiliating surrender to Russia, Conservatives and Labour harshly denounce the move, while editors warn it harms Britain's prestige and provoke parliamentary attacks when Parliament reopens.
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Lonpos
The
Times
House of Commons
Russia
Senate probes bribery charges in senatorial contest
Columbus Ohio Feb 3 The senate committee investigating alleged bribery in the recent senatorial contest held a short session and examined Johin D Taylor of this city. They aimed to show Major Rathbone joined H H Boyce who is alleged to have bribed Representative Otis at the Taylor residences on Jan 10. Taylor could not recall Rathbone at his house that day. The Hanna faction weighs how to proceed and may subpoena witnesses including anti Hanna leaders and others with information to reveal.
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Columbus
Senate
Johin D Taylor
Taylor
Major Rathbones
H. H. Boyce
Brice
Otis
Rathbone
Hanna
Defense Arguments Begin in Luetgert Case
Attorney J E Keepe opened the defense in the Luetgert trial on February 3 stating the focus would be on the law. His remarks filled the court session and he expected more time to finish the address the following morning.
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Cubcaceo
Fed
J. _E. Keepe
Obituary of Charles Rolin Brainard 58 in Waupaca
Charles Rolin Brainard of Waupaca Wisconsin died at 58. He once served as a Massachusetts Episcopal rector, later became a Boston lawyer, and was a prolific writer contributing to major Eastern magazines newspapers and syndicates.
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Waupaca
Wis
Charles Rolin Brainard
Brainard
Massachusetts
Boston
Minnesota Man Killed in Alaska Lynching Spree
The steam ship Alliance reports a double murder and lynching at Valdes on January 2. Montana cowboy M. F. Tanner killed A. A. Call of Worthington Minnesota and William Lee of Massachusetts. Miners hanged Tanner the following morning.
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Minnesota
Alaska
Seatrie
Wash
Steamship Alliance
Copper River
Valdes
M. F. Tanner
Montana
A. A. Call
Worthington
Minn
William Lee
Massachusetts
Tanner
Turley Elected U.S. Senator by Tennessee Legislature
In a joint convention in Nashville on February 3, the Tennessee Senate and House elected Thomas B. Turley a Democratic United States senator. Turley received a majority of votes while Republican support went to J. W. Baker of Nashville.
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Nashville
Tenn
Senate
House
United States
Thomas B. Turley
J. W. Baker
Business Men Ask Wanamaker as Republican Governor Nominee
A February conference at Puuapetpuia, organized by the Business Men's league, urged John Wanamaker to run for governor as the GOP nominee opposing United States Senator Quay. About 400 business and party leaders attended three hours of speeches denouncing Quay and critiquing Pennsylvania politics.
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Puuapetpuia
Business Men’s League
John Wanamaker
United States
Quay
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Winnipeg McIntyre block causing big loss
The McIntyre block in Winnipeg is completely destroyed by a blaze. Estimated loss reaches $500 000 with $260 000 insured. The building was valued at $125 000 and insured for $75 000.
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Winnipeg, Man
McIntyre
Russian Soldiers Ready for Field
San Francisco reports say about 6,000 troops in Vladivostock stand ready to mobilize at a moment’s notice. United States Legation secretary at Seoul, Mr. Sands, was assaulted by five or six Japanese men at Nansuxki on New Year’s Day while alone. Authorities are investigating. Paris and Berlin note France and Germany backed Russia against England over Ta Tien Wan.
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San Francisco
Toka
Vladivostock
Sands
United States
Legation
Seoul
Nansuxki
Governor Pingree Moves to Force 2 Cent Passenger Rate
Dernarr Michigan February 3 Governor Pingree moves to compel Michigan Central to sell 1000 mile tickets for 20 dollars at 2 cents per mile. He paid 3 cents to protest and says a second suit will seek relief for the plain people. The railroad argues its charter exempts 2 cent carriage, but the governor cites an 1891 general railway law amended to cover it.
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Dernarr
Mich
Pingree
Michigan Central
Ypsilann
Promoter Prompts Bank Loan Scandal and Sink Hole Affair
William J. Quinlan Jr of Chemical National Bank resigns after admitting loans of about 390,000 on Western securities without president's consent. Promoter Francis Grable and John B. Silver negotiated the loans for Carbon Company. much security deemed worthless. In South Dakota, Grable, a known promoter, pursues irrigation and mining ventures, with Edgemont and Union Hill mines tied to heavy expenditures and unprofitable schemes.
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New York
William J. Quinlan, Jr
Chemical National Bank
Quinlan
Francis Grable
John
The
Sioux Falls
Black Hills
Fall River County
Burlington
South Dakota
Edgemont
Union Hill
Galena
Deadwood
Grable
Chattanooga Wins In I C C Case Against Several Railways
In the interstate commerce commission case against the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad and 12 other roads, United States Judge Severns ruled against the railroads and in favor of the city of Chattanooga.
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Cnattancoca
Tenn
Interstate Commerce Commission
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company
United States
Severns
Chattanooga
Canned Meat Train Arrives From Chicago For Klondike Aid
A 17 car Chicago special train carrying half a million pounds of canned meats arrives in San Francisco to aid Klondike supply efforts, one of the notable actions in the growing relief drive.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Portfolio of Commerce Advocates Proposed N B L Department
A Washington committee including Ferdinand W. Peck Theodore C. Search and John W. Ela met with the president at noon about establishing a national department of commerce and industries. While no definite reply was given, the president is believed to favor advancing the plan and will act as he deems proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fev
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
National Business League
Theodore C. Search
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
John W. Ela
Department of Commerce and Industries
District Bill Passed After District of Columbia Debate
The house approved the District of Columbia appropriation bill after three days of discussion. The measure funds fortifications and coast defenses but faced criticism from Democrats led by Mr McClellan of New York for reducing allocations compared with recent years.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
McClellan
New York
Phenomenally Rich Silver Mine Near El Paso
Mining men in El Paso report a newly found silver deposit on the Rio Grande Sierra Madre and Pacific line in old Mexico about 100 miles away. Ore samples assay at 26 000 ounces of silver per ton.
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el Paso
Tex
Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific
Old Mexico
Coal Trade Groups Plan Ohio Trust Formation
Cleveland will host a joint session of the Ohio Coal Traffic Association and the Ohio Coal Association next week. It is reported by reliable sources that an Ohio coal trust is already close to being formed.
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Cleveland
Ohio Coal Traffic Association
Ohio Coal Association
Ohio
The Czar Insists On Greek Prince For Crete
A Constantinople dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas rejects Turkish objections to Prince George of Greece governing Crete. The Russian ambassador hesitated, then consulted St Petersburg before presenting the letter. Count Muravieff affirmed the czar's unalterable determination to nominate Prince George.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Nicholas
Prince George
Greece
Crete
M. Zihovieff
St. Petersburg
Count Muravieff
Islander Sails with 800 Passengers for Alaska from Vancouver
The Islander steamed to Alaska from Vancouver on February 3 carrying over 800 passengers and full freight including horses. Most Klondikers have dog teams and join the voyage.
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Vancouver
B. C
Alaska
Actor Gus Heege Yon Yonsen Dies in Cleveland at 86
Cleveland reports the death of Gus J. Heege the country famous actor known as Yon Yonsen. Heege died at his home in the city during the day at age 86.
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Cleveland
Gus J. Heege
Yon Yonsen
Germany's ban on American fruit sparks tariff retaliation talk
Washington reports Berlin's Prussian decree prohibiting all American fresh fruit imports. Officials say the ground about microbes is a pretext for tariff retaliation. debate grows on steps, with potential use of presidential powers under the 1880 act, while no formal complaint has been filed.
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Washington
Berlin
California
America
Germany
State Department
Prohibition of American Fruit Moves in Germany
Berlin reports a decree by Prussian finance minister Dr. Miguel banning imports of American fruit effective immediately. The move excludes Bavaria Saxony and Wuerttemberg and follows claims of sanitary concerns citing vermin threatening German trees and fruits. The United States embassy and Hamburg consul report unloading and crossing denials affecting 16 000 barrels and two trains of fruit at Emmerich. The U S ambassador questioned authority for the action.
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Berlin
Miguel
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemburg
United States
Andrew D. White
Foreign Office
Hambug
Hugh Pitcairn
Emmeriche
Hamburg
California
All Germans Not Pleased Over Fruit Exclusion
Berlin reporters doubt a bug in apples is the real reason for excluding American fresh fruit. They say the move stems from agrarian reprisals against American tariffs. The decision shocks merchants and consumers as American apples had flooded German markets with cheap quality, making French and Italian fruit harder to buy. It will hurt commerce and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Morning Papers
Germany
Earthquake Devastates Asia Minor Areas Bahkear and Bruasa
Violent shocks have been felt in Bahkear and around Bruasa in Asia Minor causing numerous fatalities and great damage. The sultan has donated £500 for relief, dispatched a relief committee, and ordered the finance minister to aid the injured.
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Constantinople
Bahkear
Bruasa
Asia Minor
Royal Baking Powder Ad Promotes Health and Leavening Strength
An advertisement from the Royal Baking Powder Co of New York touts its product as having great leavening strength and health benefits. It claims to safeguard food against alum adulation and adulteration common to cheap brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Archbishop Kain to Help Greet General Booth in St Louis
Rt. Rev. John J. Kain archbishop of St. Louis signs to serve as vice president of the public reception for General William Booth during Booths Feb 18 visit. He authorizes Mrs. Miles of the Salvation Army to list him among vice presidents and offers blessings to the armies relief efforts.
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S T. Louis
General Booth
St. Lor
John J. Kain
Diocese of
St. Louis
Major Miles
Salvation Army
William Booth
White Denounces Hawaiian Annexation in Senate
Senator White of California spoke in opposition to the Hawaiian annexation treaty in executive session, arguing constitutional grounds and also challenging practicals of defense and commerce. Earlier, the Senate debated Pettigrew's resolution on acquiring territory and needing a navy to defend it, voting to keep the discussion in executive session.
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Washington
Senator White
California
Senate
Treaty Nears Ratification for Fort Hall Reservation Sale
Pocatrello Ida reports C G Hoyt of the Fort Hall Indian commission has largely completed a treaty with the Bannock and Shoshone tribes to sell the Fort Hall reservation for 525000 dollars. A further 75000 dollars would be paid for relinquishment of hunting rights in Jacksons Hole. The land includes about a quarter fine farm land with the rest mineral. Ratification expected before Congress adjourns.
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Pocatrello
Ida
C. G. Hoyt
Fort Hall
Severe Storms Sweep Europe Disrupt Rail Travel
Severe gales affect Britain with rail delays and forecasted worse weather. Disruptions extend from Berlin to Budapest with disturbances inland. A Norwegian coast storm has caused shipping disasters and fears of hive losses across the region.
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London
Great Britain
Berlin
Budapest
Norway
Bulgarian Agent Demands Turkish Action Over Uskub Atrocities
The Bulgarian agent in Constantinople presented a note to the Turkish government detailing arrests of 592 Bulgarians in the vilayet of Uskub for storing arms. He claims torture and outrages against women occurred, urging immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of troops, transfer of prisoners for trial, and dismissal of officials. The note provoked strong reaction among Turkish ministers and at the palace.
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Constantinople
Uskub
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