Jamestown Loan Approved and Senate Debates Land Patents
The Senate spent two hours refining a house bill allowing appeals from points of law in certain criminal cases, tied to meat packer disputes. It then discussed Senator Carter's resolution about Interior Department land patent delays. The House passed McCumber pension, lighthouse, and revenue cutter bills, while approving a Jamestown Exposition loan of one million dollars secured by gross receipts. It also backed investigations of cotton prices, codified patent and copyright reports, and granted several US patents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Carter
Secretary of the Interior
Heyburn
Newlands
Bacon
Beveridge
Georgia
Jamestown Exposition
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
United States
Alaska
Midway agent misquotes and misprints noted
The text cites a mid way agent misquoting lines and a misprint turning 500 into 3.25, alongside advertising copy for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by druggists.
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DeWitt
Kennedy
Brownsville Affair Probed as Dreyfus Rivalry Deepens
Israel Harris, first witness in the military affairs committee hearing, testified about the Brownsville incident. He described gun sounds on August 12 and noted patrols, gun cleaning limits, and prior clashes between negro troops and Texas towns amid fears of further trouble.
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Israel Harris
D Company
Warner
Texas
Harris
Vice President of New York Central Dies
C A Grammer vice president of the New York Central railroad and traffic manager for west routes died at Presbyterian hospital after weeks of illness dating from his election to the post His illness kept him confined since promotion. Sublette Barnes offers maple syrup fancy syrups and molasses in bottles and cans in Sublette. Telegraph classifieds invite listings for selling buying and rentals.
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Chicago
Iils
C. J. Grammer
New York Central Railroad
Buffalo
Presbyterian Hospital
Grammer
New York
Sublette & Barnes
Weather Forecast for West Virginia Mountain Districts
Snow is forecast for Tuesday in the mountain districts with potential through Wednesday. Gusty winds may affect travel in higher elevations and slopes.
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West Virginia
Nuggets of News items from across the nation
Gasoline and naptha prices rose one cent per gallon at Standard Oil. The negro national fair will be held in Mobile and an invitation will be sent to the president to open it. In White Plains three volunteer firemen died and four were injured in the Mead building ruins. In New York seven people were injured in a fire on Cherry street. A blizzard sweeps Virginia to Maryland with a coasting schooner ashore near Ocean City. Timothy L. Woodruff sails to Europe with Mrs. Woodruff and plans to return before legislative work starts.
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Mobile
Ala
White Plains
N. Y
New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York State Republican Committee
Europe
Deutschland
Woodruff
Japanese Immigration Surge to Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu reports a steady influx of Japanese migrants with nearly 2500 arriving in January's first two weeks and continued arrivals in the following two weeks. Officials hint at possible hidden military aims amid concerns over Japanese societies and a total population estimate around 65,000.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Six Die as Northwestern Wreck Near Des Moines
Des Moines reports a Northwestern derailment near the city causes at least six deaths and about fourteen injuries. Most victims are coal miners. several are thought fatally hurt and trapped as a fire rages amid the wreckage.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Smallpox Breaks Out in Famine District of Central China
Reports from Jiji Shimpo via telegrams describe a smallpox outbreak in Central China famine districts. Up to half a million people may die from starvation and disease under the ongoing crisis.
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China
Victoria
B. C
Central
Jiji Shimpo
More Complaints Against the Western Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission expanded hearings to Wichita as inquiries into western and southwestern railroads move forward. Charges against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and other lines involve rebates and unjust discriminations against certain shippers.
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Wichita
Kans
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
Southwest
Wms
Atchigan, Topeka
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Thaw Case Opens With Hereditary Insanity Plea
In New York on February 4 the Thaw trial opened with defense attorney Gleason claiming hereditary insanity. He argued Harry K. Thaw believed he acted under Providence when he killed Stanford White, presenting a deliberate but insane motive as the state outlined the shooting at Madison Square Garden. The first witnesses for the prosecution included Lawrence White and Warner Paxton, followed by Meyer Cohn and others detailing Thaw's approach and the fatal shots. The session adjourned for the day after initial testimony.
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Harry K. Thaw
Gleason
Garvan
Thaw
Madison Square Garden
White
Kaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Roof Garden
May McKene
Willan Thaw
Dennas
Lawrence White
Young White
Warner Paxton
Garden
Meyer Cohn
Mariselle Champagne
Henry
Paul Brandi
Debes
Mr. Garvan
Twenty Five Dead In Mine Explosion At Thomas
An explosion in drift No 25 of the Thomas Coal mines at Thomas Tucker county West Virginia killed twenty five miners most foreigners. Rescue teams faced deadly after damp and lack of ventilation. Mine boss Daniel Jones died from suffocation during the attempt to reach the buried men.
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Associated Press
Elkins
W. Va
Thomas
Tucker County
Western Maryland
Here
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Ott
D. M. Boyd
Henry
Daniel Jones
Arthur Steward
John Jenkins
Jones
Promising Ad Prospect and Local Services Ad
A bold advertisement argues the value of investing in lots near the city’s business district with water mains, electric lights, and a new school. It invites inspections by A. B. Booker & Co. Also notes job openings for milliner and two apprentices, and includes drugstore claims for Kodol Digestive Aid and Sublette & Barnes fruit offerings.
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Airview
Southern Express
A. 8
Booker & Co
Panama Construction Company Organized
Albany February 4 The Panama Construction Company incorporated to finance the Panama contract bid by Willie J. Oliver of Knoxville Tennessee filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Incorporators include Robert Russel of Lynchburg and W J Oliver of Knoxville.
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Associated Press
Albany, N. Y
Panama Construction Company,incorporated
Panama
Willie J. Oliver
Knoxville
Revolution Becoming a Serious Menace to China
Victoria B C Feb 4 The steamship Tartar brings advices that the revolution in Central China is becoming a serious menace to China. Junction between the rebels of Hunan and Kwang Tung is threatened, with the result that a formidable rebellion will follow.
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Victoria
B. C
Tartar
China
Hunan
Kwang Tung
Fire destroys property in London's dangerous fire zone
A blaze in London this evening caused damages estimated from 250000 to 500000 dollars in the city’s most dangerous fire zone. Firefighters battled the flames as authorities assessed the broader damage and potential causes.
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London
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Smith's
Bluefield Typewriter Company
Superior Coke
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W, VA
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R. KE. Bor Lina
Cahier
W. B. Hicks
Dwinmann
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O Bluefield
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Guarnteed
R. L. Speas
Dreyfus
Brownsville
Senator Foraker
New York Central
Telegraph
W. D. Roberts
Graham, VA
Ole
Associated Press Dispatches
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
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Norfolk
Virginia
Carolina
Maryland
Ocean City
Western Railroads
Harry Thaw
Young Millionaire
Providence
Delmas
Panama Construction Company
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