Warmer Canada US tariff pact opens coal sales door
Washington reports a tariff agreement with Canada cutting the US duty on coal imported from America by Canada to forty five cents a ton while Canadian coal entering the US remains unchanged. The pact promises lumber duty changes and broader trade benefits but faces strong opposition and a hard ratification fight.
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Canada
Congress
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America
United States
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Charleston
W. Va
Ways and Means
Revolutionary Leader Killed Near San Antonio Honduras
Washington reports the Honduran revolutionists were defeated Monday near San Antonio. Colonel Valequez Bonillas, the proclaimed leader, was killed. The advices were sent to the state department in a report.
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Washington
Honduras
San Antonio
Valequez Bonillas
State Department
Australia Celebrates National Holiday Across Commonwealth
Sydney reports public celebrations on January 26 as parts of Australia observe the national holiday marking the occasion with ceremonies and observances throughout the commonwealth.
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Australia
Sydney
Commonwealth
Sydney’s 128th Anniversary Marked as City’s First Settlement
Commemorations honor Sydney’s founding as the first permanent white settlement in Australia, noting the city’s 128th anniversary and its historical significance in regional development.
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City of
Sydney
Australia
United Mine Workers Move to Expel Mitchell
A Columbus convention debate introduces a resolution condemning the Civic Federation and calling for the expulsion or resignation of John Mitchell from the United Mine Workers. Mitchell is the only UMW member in the federation and delegates appear divided on the measure as the convention also adopts a cut in international assessments to fifty cents a week for striking miners.
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Civic Federation
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Miners’ Organization
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Schenk Case
In Wheeling West Virginia the Schenk jury failed to agree after over twenty hours and was discharged. Final tally showed eleven for acquittal and one for conviction with initial ballots Five minutes after retirement revealing eight to acquit three to convict and one abstaining. Isaac Heyman the holdout remained until the last ballot.
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W. Va
Schenk
Schen
Isaac Heyman
Prince Tehin Poni Found Dead In Petersburg
Mystery surrounds the 발견 of Prince Tehin Poni, Russia erk foreign minister. Police suspect murder and staged suicide as the body was found with a revolver in his hand in St Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Tohin Poni
Russia
Two Ships Ashore Near Victoria Canada
Two ships ran aground in Pacific waters near Victoria B C with the Canadian Pacific steamer Tees ashore on Berkeley Island and revenue cutters responding. Further south the steamer Cottage is aground with part of the crew and passengers accounted for and one lifeboat missing.
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B. C
Pacific
Tees
Berkeley Island
Revenue Cutters
Vfe
Miss'ng
Polish Champion Zbyszco Meets Dr Roller in Key Heavyweight Bout
In Heston on January 26 the second match in the heavyweight contest series is set for tomorrow night at Mechanics building. Polish champion Zbyszco will face Dr Roller of Seattle with the winner slated for an early title clash against Hackenschmidt.
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Mechanics’ Building
Zbyszco
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Hackenschmidt
North Carolina Delegates Open 8th Carolina Y M C A Convention
Delegates from major North and South Carolina cities gather in Raleigh to begin the eighth annual interstate convention of the Carolina Young Men's Christian Association. Sessions extend through next Monday with programs and discussions planned.
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N. C
North
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Carolina Young Men's Christan Association
Thirteen Die in Chapelle Furrier Plant Fire
A $100000 blaze at the Chapelle furrier plant in New York kills thirteen. A policeman makes a daring rescue of a panicked woman and two children on the top floor.
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New York
Chapelle
Bomb Throws Panic in Italian Quarter Store Basement
A panic erupted in New York's Italian quarter when a bomb was thrown into the basement of Joan Garliero's grocery on East Eighty third Street. Police combed the area for clues as investigators assessed the blast and possible motives.
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New York
Joan Garliero
East Eighty-third Street
Fire damages major hotel in Asbury Park
A large fire destroyed much of the Weet Bud hotel in Asbury Park New Jersey today causing an estimated loss of 40009 dollars. The blaze severely damaged the prominent lodging establishment described as one of the best known in the area. Police and fire units responded promptly to control the blaze.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Accident to Gunboat Savannah January 26
Wireless station reported communication this morning with several vessels after an accident involving the gunboat Savannah near the harbor on January 26.
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Savannah
Negotiations Fall Short in Capitol Deadlock After Talks
Chaos returns as warring factions in the state senate fail to reconcile differences after a long day of propositions and counter proposals. The dispute splits the chambers, with Democrats and Republicans at an impasse over constitutional terms and legislative authority.
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Harleston
W. Va
Senate
Gray Silver
Sutherland
Glasscock
Joint Assembly
West Virginia Debt Case Heads to Supreme Court Briefs
Attorney General Corley of West Virginia predicts victory after arguments in the Virginia debt case as the court grants a week for West Virginia to file an extra brief and ten days for Virginia to respond. An opinion may come before June or be postponed to October.
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Washington
Corley
West Virginia
Virginia
Harrison's plea on Virginia West Virginia debt split
Randolph Harrison of Lynchburg argues before the U S Supreme Court for justice in the Virginia West Virginia debt apportionment at statehood. He says West Virginia should honor obligations from admission, calling West Virginia the prosperous state that must pay its share. Meantime in Columbia prominent jurists attend the South Carolina Bar Association annual meeting opening today.
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Washington
Old Commonwealth of Virginia
Randolph Harrison
Lynchburg
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia
West Virginia
Union
Harrison
Valmetto
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina Bar Association
Canadian Club Banquet Discusses Century Family Tie
Boston Massachusetts January 26 proposed joint celebration of a century family between Canada and the United States to be discussed at the Canadian Club of Boston banquet tomorrow night.
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Boston
Mass
Canada
United States
Canadian Club of
New Bishop Consecrated in Ann Arbor Ceremony
The Rev. Father Edward D. Kelly was consecrated in Ann Arbor Michigan with full Roman Catholic ritual as bishop of Oestra and auxiliary bishop of Detroit, marking a significant church leadership event.
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Mich
Edward D. Kelly
Oestra
Deroit
House Shelves Moore Bribery Investigation Amid Senate Inaction
Charleston W V January 26 Special The Moore resolution for a House led probe into bribery charges was shelved and a Seibert Democrat substitute adopted, signaling a limited inquiry. The Senate received the Seibert report but did not act. A later clash over adding Republican senators to the election roll ended with a chair ruling.
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W. Va
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Hubbard
Moore
Marshall
Seibert
Siebert
Senate
Strother
McDowell
Hood
Smith
Hearne
White
Joint Assembly
United States
Senate debate flags shipping policy and Lorimer inquiry
Senator Shively opposes ocean mail subsidy claiming shipping supremacy cannot be restored by subsidies and calls to repeal medieval navigation codes. Senator Cummins criticizes the Lorimer probe while the Senate approves the 1901- appropriations bill and Taft trade agreement message is read. The House awaits the Ballinger-Winehouse report after forty nine days.
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Senate
Lorimer
Shiveley
Indiana
Cummins
Iowa
Illinois
Shively
Lily Tran
United States
Taft
Ballinger-Winehot
Boxing Night Set With Stanley Burns Ten Round Bouts
New York expects a large crowd at the National Sporting Club for a ten round bout between Digger Stanley the English bantamweight champion and Frankie Burns of Jersey City. It marks Stanley’s first appearance on this side of the water.
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National Sporting Club
Digger Stanley
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Sir Charles Dilke Dies in London
Sir Charles Dilke, MP and noted English statesman, dies in London at age unspecified from heart trouble. The prominent thinker was among England’s leading advocates in politics and reform, with the obituary noting his influence in public life.
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Sir Charles Dilke
London
England
Divorce scandal hints at rise to high office
A columnist notes that a divorce scandal from years past could have propelled him to the nation’s top offices, suggesting untapped political potential if circumstances differed.
Rumors Ripple Through Charleston Over Senate Fight
Charleston January 26 Special reports say rumors swirl about the U S Senate fight including bribery charges and the failure to organize. Prosecuting Attorney Avis may join the bribery probe and many witnesses are expected. A ministerial telegram to Senators Preston and Woods urges investigation of immorality and money in the nomination process.
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New York
Illinois
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Ohio
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Grafton
Preston
Woods
United States Senate
Editorial influence bid denial voiced in ship subsidy probe
Washington, January 26. Alfred W. Dodsworth denies a telegram claiming an offer to buy the Journal of Commerce editorial influence. Charles A. Conant, a New York financier, says Dodsworth misunderstood and that he never sought to influence shipping legislation or received bribe offers. Conant was set to testify with John W. Dodsworth and F. C. Donald before the committee.
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Alfred W. Dodsworth
New York Journal of Commerce
Charles A. Conant
House
Frederick A. Pluform Claims Polar North Pole Reach
Dr. Frederick A. Pluform spoke to the German Pioneer Club of Harlem tonight asserting he is more positive than ever that he reached the north pole. The claim comes after a prior period of silence, during which he had resumed lecturing.
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New York
Frederick
Frederick A. Pluform
Unidentified man found shot at Eckman yards
A dead man believed to be African American was found shot through the head near Eckman yards. A train crew reported the body and local Italians are suspected of vengeance for a Tuesday robbery by a black man. Extensive gunfire had occurred among extra yard workers before the body was noticed.
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Eckman Yards
Kekwan
Tragic Train Accident Leaves Man with Severe Injuries
A white man, name not learned, lost both legs when struck by a freight train between Tug and Davy last night around eight. He was taken to Miners hospital with little hope of survival and was believed to live nearby the scene.
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Davy
Telegraph Office Changes Take Effect Tonight
Night telegraph offices in Tazewell Richlands and Tinney will move closer and be open at Raven and Ink. The change provides closer access for local users and adjusted hours starting today.
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Richlands
Tinney
Raven
Ink
Sommer Flies Six Passengers in a Biplaine Flight
Roger Sommer carried six passengers in a large biplane at 100 feet above the aerodrome. After a circuit he flew to Romilly and back, setting a world record for cross country flight with passengers and a new total weight lifted.
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Douzy
Ardennes
France
Roger Sommer
Romilly
Block Fire Damages Troy Business District
A large fire destroyed a major business block in Troy New York on January 26 causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but the extent of the damage left several shops unusable and residents shaken by the swift flames.
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N. Y
Erey
Boy Missing Nine Months Found Dead Near Princeton
The 17 year old Thomas Hedrick was found dead a mile from town by Thomas H Suttle of Greenbrier county. His body showed a rifle wound and was accompanied by a shotgun and a photo of Daisy Meadows. His brother suspects murder but details about money and a missing diamond ring are unclear.
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W.C. Hedrick
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Thomas H. Suttle
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Magic City
Charles Hedrick
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Buttle
Scott Farm
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Hedrick
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