War confined to two Philippine provinces, Taft reports
Governor Taft says operations are limited to Batangas and Samar with occasional reach into Tayabas and Laguna. General Wheaton praised for pacification efforts as Cebu and Bohol quiet. Insurgent bands still terrorize back districts until police protection improves. Taft and wife visit. a deputy will fill his commission role during absence.
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Tayabas
Laguna
Wheaton
Oeers
Batangas
Cebu
Bohol
Taft
Danish West Indies sale sentiment to be voted in Denmark
Special Commissioner Franz von Jessen reports Danish West Indies residents largely oppose any change in rule. He will urge Copenhagen to submit the sale question to a Danish vote. Nine tenths of islanders reportedly oppose selling to the United States.
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New York
Franz von Jessen
Jes
Bremen
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
United States
Copenhagen
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Convict J L Craft Hanged After Texas Train Robbery
Jefferson City Mo January 21 J L Craft inmate at the state penitentiary was hanged in the county jail for killing Henry Spieker a posse member who tried to arrest him after his prison escape Craft had been jailed for train robbery in Lawrence county in 1896 He escaped May 9 1899 from Missouri penitentiary in civilian clothes stole a Winchester rifle fatally wound Spieker then was recaptured He was tried in Cole county for murder and sentenced to hang Governor Dockery pardoned him to allow the execution.
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Jefferson City
J. L. Craft
State Penitentiary
Henry Spieker
Craft
Missouri Penitentiary
Lawrence County
Texas
Winchester
Cole
Dockery
Keeping Her Body
In Gaines New York Miss Julia White died January 4 at about age 30. Her dying wish delayed burial until certain death was confirmed. Funeral services were held at home two days later and the body remains unburied, with no embalming used. Neighbors note a lifelike appearance as fears of being buried alive persisted.
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New York
Julia White
Gaines
White
Governor Orman calls extra session for revenue and tax reform
Denver January 91 Governor Orman issues a call for an extra legislature session to meet January 27 to raise funds for state and institutions for 1901 1902 to enact tax laws especially against corporations and to fix defects in laws from the last session The move follows railroad and corporate opposition to the prior revenue law.
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Denver
Orman
Negro lynched near Senatobia Mississippi
A.C. Moon, a planter near Strayhorn, was shot Sunday afternoon by Sam Bowie, a negro teacher. Bowie surrendered, deputies escorting him, but in Akabutla bottom the group forced them to drop arms. Moon was critically injured. a coroner's jury found no evidence on mob identity. Bowie was a known local figure. The motive remains unclear.
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Oor Senatobia
Miss
A. C. Moon
Strayhorn
Sam Bowie
Bowie
W. H. Scroggin
H. Coe
Senatohia
Akabutla
Moon
Prince Henry to visit major U S cities on voyage
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will visit Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston during his United States tour. The plan was submitted to Emperor William and Prince Henry and has received their approval.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Niagara Falls
Boston
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Anarchists Active as Prince Henry Tour Looms in Chicago
Chicago reports rising anarchist activity amid Prince Henry’s visit. The German consul sought police protection assurances from the mayor, signaling fear of unrest as taft era events unfold in a tumultuous national scene. Nearby, mine disaster and broader political appointments merit attention.
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Chicago
Ill
Prince Henry
Supreme Court rules funds held by bankrupts go to trustee
Washington Jan 21 In an opinion by Chief Justice Fuller the Supreme Court held that a person with funds belonging to another who has been adjudged a bankrupt must deliver them to the bankruptcy trustee The case was Arthur W Mueller versus William T Nugent of Louisville Ky Pan American Ad journment Date City of Mexico Jan 21 The Pan American conference adopted a resolution to act on Jan 31 and to send the salu he conference to Senor Alvo Argentine writer on inter who is now past 80 years y Killed 21 Ell Popi agar a negro was shot and
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Washington
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Arthur W. Mueller
William T. Nugent
Louisville
City of Mexico
Senor Alvo
Inter
A Serious Fight Ends in Death and Injury at Wilburton
In Wilburton South McAlester I T on January 21 a deadly fracas left Will Mingel dead after an ax blow and Will Strong fatally wounded by a club and later an ax. John Herks bystander fired a revolver wounding Mingel in self defense. Strong’s condition is reported as critical.
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South McAlester
I. T
Wilburton
Will Mingel
Will Strong
Strong
Mingel
John Herks
Herks
Women and Jew Trends in Health Remedies Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Boschee's German Syrup as a timely cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles aimed at women. It frames health as essential for women and praises the syrup as a reliable remedy available at Wilson Jenkins Drug Co Bryan alongside Green's Special Almanac.
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G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Cos
Bryan
Green
Notable Homicide Arrest Following Fatal Shooting
A man was killed Monday afternoon by a 38 caliber pistol bullet that cut a jugular, causing fatal blood loss. John Wigginton, identified as a Black man, was arrested and jailed on murder charges.
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John Wigginton
Brigands Agree to Ransom and Police Pay Point
Brigands who abducted Miss Stone and Mine Tsilka have agreed to accept the ransom raised by subscription. The only unsettled issue is the payment location. Belton bank failure and a Texas inventor pressing asphalt into briquettes are also noted.
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Constantinople
John G. A. Leishman
Miss Stone
Tsilka
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