Death of Henry Hazen Weather Bureau Forecaster in Bicycle Crash
Henry Hazen, a chief forecaster for the Weather Bureau, died in Washington after a bicycle collision with a colored pedestrian. He was 50, a Dartmouth graduate, born in Sirur India, and had lived in Washington since 1881. He contributed to barometric tables and conducted meteorological balloon observations reaching over 16,000 feet.
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Yale University
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Patrolman Glawson Commended for Counterfeit Arrest
Patrolman John B. Glawson of Division 8 received commendation from his captain and the United States Secret Service for the tact and intelligence he showed in arresting Francisco Dellicio, who had nearly $4000 in counterfeit coin. A general order from the police commissioners granted him two additional vacation days.
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United States Secret Service
Francisco Dellicio
Local Forecast Fair and warmer by Thursday
The forecast calls for fair weather Wednesday with a drop in temperatures followed by warmer conditions Thursday. Northerly winds ease as temperatures rise.
Roberts Case Opens in House Seated Debate Starts
Congressmen clash as Roberts of Utah faces expulsion fight in the House. Littlefield defends seating rights arguing constitutional limits and historic precedents, citing Wilkes and Madison as he urges due process and warns against expanding qualifications. Audience includes many women observers.
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Iowa
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Texas
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Tenn
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House of Commons
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Whittemore
Turbulent Hebrew Ladies Meeting Ends With Collapse
Chairwoman A Kurinsky collapsed after a tumultuous Hebrew Ladies Helping Hand meeting attended by about 800. Ex-Councilman Louis Sonnabend elected president as Samuel Borofsky resigns amid disputes over leadership and control of the Destitute Jewish Children’s Home.
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Chertock
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Bryan Dined With New York Democratic Club
Colonel W. J. Bryan dined at the Democratic Club in New York City with Commissioner John W. Keller and twelve guests. Mayor Van Wyck joined the table, exchanging greetings as crowds packed the clubhouse. Bryan plans to travel from Grand Central to Stamford and New Haven, then return to Jersey City in the evening.
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Stamford
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Moore Hearing Continued In Chile Appeal Of Embezzlement Case
The Supreme Court in Santiago de Chile on January 23 continued the appeal hearing for Frederick T. Moore accused of embezzling $53,000 from the National Bank of Commerce in Boston. His counsel argued strongly in support of the appeal.
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Spion's Kop Held as Boers Sweep Plains
Buller reports the Boer position on high ground at Spion's Kop. He planned a night attack but the enemy guns sweep the surrounding plains, threatening any British advance before a major assault.
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Boers Fight British On Olivier Hook Road Front
Battle lines along Olivier's Hook road rage as Pretorious led Boers Clash with about 6000 British forces at Spion's Kop. Botha and Cronje moved forces toward the front while President Steyn faces fire with Free State troops. other British actions limited to reconnaissance.
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Buller Seeks Tactics Against Main Boer Position
London dispatch dated Spearman's Camp reports General Buller noting Warren holds a flank position near Spion's Kop with the enemy entrenched on higher ground. British artillery duels the Creusot guns as spurs men aim to seize Spion's Kop and tighten control toward Trichard's Drift and Potgieter's Drift.
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Buller Turning Movement Stalls in War Office Signal
London dispatch reports General Buller’s expected turning movement has stalled. General Warren holds the ridges as officials note a two day silence followed by a message to the war office that reads as an apology and explanation.
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Felled Needham New Jersey Burglar Attacks Two Women
A burglar killed Mrs. Mary Haskell and gravely injured her sister Mrs. Ellen Bennett in Franklinville New Jersey. The attacker fled after striking both women with a heavy stick. A posse pursues the suspect and lynching is urged.
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Mary Haskell
Ellen Bennett
Franke
Miller Located in Canada Under Watch by Police
Brooklyn authorities report William F. Miller, linked to the Franklin Syndicate, has been located in Canada and is under police surveillance. Police refuse to name the city or town. Captain James K. Price, recently reassigned from the Tenderloin, is credited with the locating effort.
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Repair Constitution Senate approves frigate restoration plan
Senator Tillman from the naval affairs committee reported favorably a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to repair the old frigate Constitution and recommission it. The vessel would serve as a naval museum and floating monument to American sailors, stationed at the Washington Navy Yard or elsewhere.
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Tilleman
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
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United States
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Westminster Abbey Offer Rejected for Ruskin Remains
John Ruskin's relatives refuse Westminster Abbey interment despite a formal offer from the Westminster dean and chapter. They state his wish is to be buried in Coniston churchyard with his remains to be interred there on Thursday. Efforts continue and Mrs Severn's potential consent is still hoped for. A widely signed memorial favored the Abbey burial.
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Westminster Abbey
John Ruskin
Fire at 10 Meridian Street Damages Building
A fire on the first floor of the building at 10 Meridian Street East Boston caused by upsetting four iovsa damaged the premises occupied by J W Sprague an undertaker.
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