End of Brownsville debate in sight as Foraker moves to close
Senate leaders see the Brownsville discussion ending soon with a likely adoption of a compromise resolution offered by Senator Foraker. Carmack criticizes administration Republicans, arguing the president should be renominated or the platform returned to Democrats. Foraker’s closing speech is postponed by today’s adjournment.
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Washington
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Brownsville
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Senator Bate
Tennessee
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Stone
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Fortifications bill passes House with no amendment
The House passed the fortifications appropriation bill today without changes. The District of Columbia bill was taken up but no time set for closing debate. Foster of Vermont spoke in support of the president on Japan California policy, while Sheppard of Texas praised Democrats with a state and national politics address. A funeral date was set for February 24 for the late Rep H C Adams of Wisconsin. The House adjourned at 4:50 without progress on the District bill.
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District of Columbia
Representative Foster
Vermont
California
Representative Shepperd
Texas
H. C., Adams
Wisconsin
Investments Safe Bluefield Property Promises Profits
A promotional notice urges immediate investment in Bluefield real estate, claiming gilt-edge returns as city improvements advance. It highlights Fairview Addition incentives offered by A S Booker & Co and mentions Will M Bunt of Rankin & Co showcasing jewelry at Follawsbee's drug store in February.
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Bluefield
Fairview Addition
A. S. Booker & Company
Will M. Bunt
A. J. Rankin & Co
Reliable Roanoke Jewelers
Follawsbee’s
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Weather Forecast for West Virginia Rain and Snow
Weather outlook for West Virginia calls for rain on Thursday and rain or snow on Friday. Included are temperatures and sky conditions for multiple regions with a 68 percent precipitation likelihood in one area.
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West Virginia
Carmack Endorses Action Of President In Brownsville Affair
Tennessee Senator Carmack told the Senate he endorses President Roosevelt's decision to discharge negro troops in the Brownsville affair. He said he could judge the president's course without prejudice and believed the president sought to do complete justice to all involved. He dismissed rumors of personal pressure and defended the president against charges of excessive partiality.
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Brownsville
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
Carmack
South Carolina
Ohio
Tillman
Hrades
Late Congressman Adams Declared a Defaulter
The late Congressman Robert Adams Jr of Philadelphia was declared a defaulter in orphan's court for 70 000 dollars. He allegedly appropriated 70 000 in bonds from his estate and H Charlton Adams. Adams and H C Adams had keys to a safety deposit box with missing bonds for five years.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Robert Adams, Jr
Washington
Orphan's Court
Adams
H. Charlton Adams
H. C. Adams
Location of New Sub Treasury in Southeast
Chairman Payne reports Secretary Shaw wrote about locating the proposed new sub treasury in the southeast. Shaw expresses no city preference among candidates and says a map examination suffices to indicate a suitable site, without naming a definite city.
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Sub- Treasury
Associated Press
Washington
Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Shaw
Branch of the Treasury
Jamaican Situation Worsens Beyond Early Reports
Conflicting dispatches show the death toll in Jamaica higher than initial summaries. State Department notes from Washington indicate hundreds of natives perished, while white fatalities appear under a dozen.
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State
Washington
Kingston Earthquake Devastation Report Draws Fears
Widespread destruction strikes Kingston Jamaica with hundreds dead and thousands injured as looting and fires follow the quake. Navy ships Missouri and Indiana mobilize to aid, while officials warn of famine and ongoing tremors.
Kingston Earthquake Devastates Jamaica Port and City
London reports indicate widespread ruin around Kingston after a severe earthquake between 3 and 4 pm followed by fire. Destruction spans miles with hospitals damaged and 300 injured at the city hospital. ships, warehouses, and key offices burned. officials report many fatalities and widespread panic as cables restore service to near Kingston.
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Colonial Office
London
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James Ferguson
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Indiana
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Cuba
Washington
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Swettenham
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Sir Alfred Jones
Port Kingston
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Arena
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Dead buried under smouldering ruins after Jamaica warning
Associated Press report from St Thomas dated January 16 states men, women, and children are buried under smouldering ruins as escape warnings spread after a disaster in Jamaica. Further advices indicate authorities urged all people to stay clear of the danger zone.
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James Ferguson
Royal Mail Steamship Co
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Island
Jamaica
James Fergusson
John Armstrong
Associated Press
St. Thomas
D. W. Lb
City Devastation After Disaster Reaches Constant Spring Hotel
Miles suffer injuries and near all city houses are destroyed with churches public offices and hotels flattened. No fatalities reported at Constant Spring Hotel amid the extensive damage.
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Miles
Constant Spring Hotel
Predictions Come True From London Seismology News
London meteorologist Hugh Clements predicted earthquakes in America on January 12 with a follow up on January 10 reports of trembling across Pennsylvania Maryland and Michigan. Severe shocks hit Williamsport and central Pennsylvania while Baltimore neighbors heard rattling windows. disturbances also logged in Norway Russia and Hawaii with an active Kilauea lava flow.
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Algeria
Pennsylvania the Only State Not Represented In Coal Meeting
Indianapolis January 16. A meeting of the association of commissioners and secretaries of bituminous coal operators was held to discuss technical questions of interest to members. Practically every coal mining state was represented except Pennsylvania.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Association of Commissioners
Pennsylvania
National convention backs growth of American merchant marine
Washington attendees favor a congressional act to promote the growth of the American merchant marine. D P D A Tompkins of Charlotte spoke on The Importance of the American Merchant Marine at the national convention for the extension of foreign commerce.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Convention For the
DPD
A. Tompkins
Charlotte
Gas Main Break Repaired in Charleston
The gas main break in Charleston West Virginia has been repaired and gas was turned on around 8 tonight. Normal conditions are resuming as service is restored.
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Charleston
Associated Press
W. Va
Midway Lots and Additions Up for Sale This Week
The note hints Midway lots priced from 325 to 375 will be sold soon. Additional additions may also be offered, with buyers urged to act promptly.
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Midway
Resolution questions James Epperson as state mine inspector
Indiana District No. 11 members presented a resolution at the United Mine Workers convention criticizing James Epperson’s fitness to run the state mine office after the Clinton mine disaster that killed eight. The measure was referred to resolutions. A provisional arrangement averted a split by having delegates cover unpaid dues by April 1 with voting penalties for nonpayment. Mitchell read AFL reports and delegates approved several AFL resolutions.
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Indianapolis
Iad
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Indiana
James Epperson
Clinton
Ind
Committee On
American Federation of Labor
Mitchell
Bay State Gas Case Seeks Profits From Rogers
The Bay State Gas litigation before U S circuit court master John C Gray involves Receiver George W Pepper alleging Henry H Rogers profited about 3 000 from Brookline and Dorchester Gas Light sales and 1 000 000 in Boston United Gas bonds. The suit claims Rogers used trustee power to control Boston gas affairs and shifted control to New England Gas and Coke Co when selling his securities.
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Boston
Mass
George W. Pepper
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil
John C. Gray
United States
Rogers
Brookline
Dorchester
Boston United Gas
New England Gas and Coke Company
Addicks Holding Company
Hearst Backing Opposes Williams in Senate Power Play
The Hearst influence campaigns against Williams for minority leader, aiming to topple opponents like Senator Bailey of Texas. The effort could undermine Bailey’s standing and shift leadership away from him. Williams faces likely defeat for reappointment as he may lose the fight to keep the post.
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Washington
Jan
Williams
Senator Bailey
Texas
Hearst
Bailey
Democratic Council
Ghanp Clark
Locomotive Engineers Settle Pay Increase Amid Threatened Strike
Western and southern locomotive engineers win eight million dollars in added salaries for 27 000 workers after a labor conference. The agreement becomes effective after February 1st and ends the strike threat facing the railroads and engineers.
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