Three Trainmen Die In Janesville Collision
A head end collision two miles south of Janesville Wisconsin killed three trainmen and left one dying with six passengers injured. The crash occurred after a milk train crew misread orders while awaiting a through De Kalb passenger. The accident also injured Conductor George Devans and Engineer Briscoe, with wreckage catching fire before being controlled.
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Janesville
Wis
de Kalb
Chicago and Northwestern
Thomas Lafferty
Baraboo
Joseph Maher
Bermish
R. A. Peck
George Devans
Briscoe
Crosby
Sycamore
St. Paul
Belvidere
Janes Ville
Prospect of Moroccan conference showing cautious optimism
Algeciras Spain February 15 optimism over the Moroccan talks continues though not as decisive. Negotiations progress with potential for success and disinterested powers including the United States and Italy engage to secure a satisfactory arrangement on state bank and police. France insists control of the piece is necessary for Mediterranean influence, while other powers seek concessions elsewhere.
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Algeciras
Spain
Germany
M. Revoil
France
Mediterranean
Train Collision and Boiler Explosion at Frazee
Freight train No. 162 on the Northern Pacific exploded its locomotive boiler at Frazee Minnesota. Brakeman John Thompson suffered a broken leg and internal injuries and may die. Engineer Arthur Breen was hurled from the cab and badly injured and not expected to survive. The head brakeman and others were severely injured as engine and seven cars piled into debris. Injured were taken to Brainerd hospital.
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Brainerd
Monument at El Caney Unveiled in Satisfied Cuban Reception
In Santiago de Cuba on February 16 a large crowd gathered at El Caney for the unveiling of the monument to Americans who died in the siege. US and Cuban officials praised mutual cooperation as salutes rang out and Captain Webber Hayes unveiled the monument.
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Santiago de Cuba
el Caney
Santiago
Yerrero
Bacardi
el Caney Road
Fifth Artillery
S. B. M. Young
Roosevelt
Andrada
Palma
United States
Cuba
America
Higginson
W. H. Bisbee
A. L. Mills
H. C
Roosevelt Accepts Alaska Governor Brady Resignation
President Roosevelt received and accepted the resignation of John G. Brady as Alaska governor. The notice was delivered by Judge Peele of New York. No successor announced yet but the president has a preferred candidate, possibly Lieutenant D. H. Jarvis, former revenue cutter officer and relief expedition leader, now a salmon cannery executive on the North Pacific coast.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John G. Brady
Alaska
Brady
Peele
New York
D. H. Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Point Barrow
North Pacific Coast
First co adjutor bishop for Western Michigan consecrated
Rev. Dr. John N. McCormick rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids was consecrated co adjutor bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Western Michigan. Sixty Michigan clergy and over 100 visiting laymen attended with 1,500 people present at St Mark's for the ceremony.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John N. McCormick
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Episcopal Diocese
Western Michigan
Michigan
St. Mark’s Church
Chinese Seizure Threat to Amur Province Reported
Feb 15 dispatches claim Chinese forces plan to wake Russia and seize Amur province. The czar’s government could send a special army to defend Amur. Amur sits in Asiatic Russia bordered by Siberia and Manchuria with about 50,000 people. It covers 178652 square miles and is rich in fur and timber.
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Petersburg
Russia
Amur
Phe Czar
Siberia
Manchuria
United States to Mobilize Vast Army at Manila
Washington reports plans to mobilize thirty eight thousand regular army troops in Manila for possible China duty if foreigners rise in the empire. Four cavalry regiments and seven artillery batteries to depart, with navy readiness to support Asiatic operations under Admiral Train. Helene class gunboats to be commissioned and sent to the Yangtze for protection.
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Washington
Manila
China
War Department
Far Eastern
Navy Department
Sigsbee
Far East
Train
Amos
Helena
Senate Passes Subsidy Bill Creating Naval Reserve Force
The shipping subsidy measure passed 38 to 27 with Republicans in favor and five defectors. It funds thirteen new contract mail routes, expands Oceanic line subsidies, and allocates 600000 for defenses in the Philippines and Hawaii. A 10000-strong naval reserve is created with retainers, and vessels getting subsidies must employ reserve crews. Statehood bill moved to unfinished business.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs. Burkett
Dolliver
la Follette
Spooner
Warner
Mr. Spooner
Naval Reserve
Pacific Coast
Australasia
Atlantic Coast
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
South Africa
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Mexico
Central America
Panama
Japan
China
Philippines
Hawaii
United States
Earthquakes in Ecuador and Colombia Cause Drownings
Reports from Esmeraldas and Manabi in Ecuador describe shocks on January 31 with extensive damage. Pinguagi near the Colombian border was flooded by a tidal wave with many drownings. Tumaco and Guacada reported bodies, and Rio Verde saw collapsed houses amid eight days of shocks linked to the Cumbal volcano eruption.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Esmeraldas
Manabi
Pinguagi
Tumaco
Rio Verde
Guacada
Cumbal
Army officers fear trouble in China says Devol
Major C. A. Devol, general superintendent of the transport service in San Francisco, with other army officers, voices apprehension about the Far East. In an interview he said every army officer expects trouble in China.
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San Francisco
C. A. Devol
Transport Service
Far East
China
Defends His Own Actions From Deathbed
John A. McCall former New York Life president, near death, defends his work and his ties to Andrew Hamilton. He tells his son he has lived a clean life and wronged none. He praises Hamilton and says he would name him executor if his will were made now. He recalls a trip abroad to see Hamilton that lifted his spirits.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Hamilton
John C. McCall
Mr. McCall
Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Packing Industry Testimony in Swift and Cudahy Cases
In Chicago on Feb 15 representatives from Swift company of Chicago and Cudahy Packing of Omaha testified in the packers case. Court adjourned with all witnesses finished except possible recall of Edward Cudahy for morning questions. Evidence covered government information requests and how it was supplied, aligning with prior testimony. Investigators’ questions on Armour & Co. plants to follow.
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Chicago
Swift Company
Cudahy Packing Company of
Omaha
Packers
Edward Cudahy
Armour & Co
Supreme court denies stay of execution for John Dorinjanov alias John Miller
Springfield Alabama reports the state supreme court refused a writ to stay the Chicago execution of John Dorinjanov alias John Miller, who faces hanging Friday for murder. An application for commutation to the governor will be filed.
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Springfield
St Noig Supreme Court
John Dorinjanov
John Miller
Tence
Chicago
Mine Workers Hopeful for Quick Coal Talks
New York Feb 15 district presidents and secretaries of the anthracite miners have finished preparations for a meeting with coal operators and the special scale committee in the city. They will present a communication to mine owners and anticipate a brief session with possible adjournment to a date set by the operators. The miners express hopeful outlook for a satisfactory adjustment.
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New York
Market Quotations From Minneapolis Wheat Prices
Feb 14 market report shows May wheat at 58.5 cents, July at 85.25 cents. On track values list No 1 hard at 83.0 cents, No 1 Northern at 83.0 cents, No 2 Northern at 104.25 cents.
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Minneapolis
Cattle and hog prices at St Paul market report
St Paul market notes show cattle prices firm from good to choice steers at 5.50 per hundredweight, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25, yearlings 2.00 to 5.00. Hogs move 5.75 to 6.00, sheep and lamb ranges 5.25 to 6.75 for yearlings to good lambs.
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St. Paul
Debated Fortifications Bill Highlights Philippine Policy
Washington February 15 A lively House debate on the fortifications appropriation bill focused on Republican and Democratic policy toward the Philippines and on naval station and fortification location. The minority clarified Mr Bryan's stance on ratifying the Paris peace treaty and his plan to acquire the Philippines before granting independence. A Bryan letter on the subject was placed in the record.
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Washington
House
Philippines
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Fire Destroys J P Lamb Co Store In Michigan Bank Post Office
A late February fire in Michigan at J P Lamb & Co department store spread to the post office, its bank, and a restaurant. N B Benson's drug store suffered heavy damage. Total loss estimated at 63,000 dollars.
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Michigan, N. D
J. P. Lamb & Co
N. B. Benson
Wheat and flax price report for Duluth commodities
Duluth notes wheat deliveries on track with No 1 Northern at 82 3 4 cents and No 2 Northern at 80 3 4 cents. On track prices: No 1 Northern 2 4 cents and No 2 Northern 80 4 cents. May and July futures at 88 3 4 and 84 3 4 cents respectively. Flax prices on arrive and on track with May 1.18 and July 1.16 4 dollars, September 1.16 dollars, October 1.14 dollars.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Hogs Market Prices Reported in Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports cattle values for cows and heifers stockers and feeders and Texans with prices listed. Hog quotes show mixed and butchers, good heavy, rough heavy and light ranges, plus pigs. Sheep and lambs prices are included with ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago grain and livestock price summary shows mixed futures
Wheat May 85 4 0 c, July 88 5 3 c. Corn May 43 c, July 43 44 c. Oats May 30 c, July 29 3 c. Pork May 15 60, July 15 57 4 c. Flax cash Northwestern 1.144 c, Southwestern 1.09, May 1.14. Butter creameries 17 21 c, dairies 17 24 c. Eggs idle. Poultry turkeys 15 16 c, hens 12 c, springs 12 c.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Senate stalls as rate bill line hardens in committee
Washington February 15 The senate committee on interstate commerce sees a sharp split over the Hepburn rate bill with factional lines drawn between those seeking house bill passage and those pressing for judicial review of interstate orders. Nearly 100 amendments loom, many targeting review provisions, while leaders clash over timing and the threat of injunctions under a thirty day effectiveness clause.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Dolliver
Clapp
Aldrich
Foraker
Elkins
Dean
Crane
Friends of
Yale Murphy Dead in Southville at 35
Dr. William H. Murphy known as Yale Murphy died at his home in Southville Massachusetts at age 35. He rose to fame as a shortstop with Yale University and later with the New York baseball club.
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Southville
Mass
William H. Murphy
Yale
Murphy
New York Baseball Club
Wedding Present From Japan to Miss Roosevelt
The wedding present of the emperor of Japan to Miss Roosevelt includes two silver vases and a valuable piece of Japanese embroidery. The embroidery is a silk piece about eight feet long.
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Washington
Japan
Roosevelt
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Austin
R. R. Murphy's
Austin, Minn
Janesville, Wis
Frazee
Mins
Captain Hayes
Amur Province
ING
Albert Thon
FIT Shipping
BIG Naval Reserve Force
ATES
Subig Bay
South America
North Dakota
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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