House Defers Immigration Commission Funds Amid Criticism
The U.S. House refused to provide money for the immigration commission, approving an urgent deficiency bill totaling nearly 5 million dollars. Without Senate restoration, the commission faces suspension for lack of funds amid accusations of junket spending and little return on its work. Montana officials urged action on Milk River and St. Marys irrigation and decried unsurveyed public lands in forest reserves.
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United States
Floods devastate Paris and parts of Europe in January
Affected regions report severe flooding as the Seine rises threatening Paris densely populated quarters. Homes collapse and transport halts push food prices higher while authorities race to save bridges, depots, and the Louvre basement. Across Germany Switzerland and France many towns flood and villagers seek aid.
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Foreign Office
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Quai d'Austerlits
Feared Expert May Die Before Testifying in Swope Poison Case
Kansas City May 24. The Swope murder case hinges on the fate of Dr Haines who found strychnine in Colonel Thomas H Swope. Attorneys moved to hire Dr Vaughan of the University of Michigan to testify if Dr Haines dies. Dr Haines is frail with one lung near collapse and could not survive long. Vaughan, highly regarded, will start work upon Haines return from Pennsylvania next Friday.
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Harnes Tive
Thomas H. Swope
Swope
Vaughn
University of Michigan
Vaughan
Haines
Dr. Hektoen
Dr. Haines
Pennsylvania
Madriz Proclaims End to Hostilities in San Juan Front
President Madriz announces a proclamation detailing the cases behind the removal of hostilities. He notes peace offers from revolutionists were refused unless the provisional government is fully recognized. He laments the need for arms as only a few skirmishes have occurred at the front.
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Women rob banker of 28000 outside Waldorf tale
Two Chicago women held after Warmer M. Vannorden president of Vannorden Trust reported a handbag snatch near the Waldorf. He tracked the pair from a theft described by the victim and police detained Kitty Dowdell and Margie, both from Chicago, as similar street robberies noted near major hotels.
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Falay
Warmer M. Vannorden
Tf Vannorden Trust Company
Vannorden
Walddp
McCafferty
Vannnorden
Kitty Dowdell
Margie
Chicago
Williams
Waldorf
Dowdell
Meat Trust Probe Sparks National Tension In 1900s Era
Chicago reports Judge Landis warns jurors against public leaks as Armour Swift and Morris prepare to face grand jury over alleged price fixing in the meat industry. Colorado notes rising food and clothing costs while Baltimore and Pittsburg discuss meat boycotts and worker suffering.
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Kennesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Beef Trust
United States District Attorney
Washington
England Will Bow to American Rule
London reports late counts show Unionists 221 Liberal and Labour combined 206 with Nationalists 69 holding decisive power. The Nationalists from Ireland can initiate legislation and sway measures, effectively steering government policy. American funded campaigns boost the new party led by O Connor and allies.
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Emerald Isle
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Healley
O'Connor
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Edison builds storage battery street car model in New Jersey
New York reports Edison shops in Orange New Jersey developed a storage battery powered street car. The model used fifty five horsepower motors fed by two hundred cells and reached twenty miles per hour on a test run on a short Orange track. Operating cost was about one cent per mile, promising efficiency over conventional trolley power.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Orange
N. J
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Béath
Defamed cowboy Moneyhan seeks apology after deportation
Charles Moneyhan a Plateau valley cowhand and his employer Charles Love plan to return to Grand Junction to demand public apologies from three whitecapper instigators who deported him for alleged impropriety with Love's wife. Deputy DA McClintock investigates as a feud looms. warrants issued for Von Naton Willig Berry and Henry Henley.
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Colo
Charles Moneyhaan
Plateau ‘Valley
Charles Love
Moneyhan
Love
Honeyhan
Palisade
Salida
Western Slope
von Naton
Willig Berry
Henry Henley
Auto Plunge on Cliff Drive Claims Six Lives
Kansas City Kansas reports three dead and three injured when a car driven by contractor John Mahoney plunged forty feet into Cliff Drive canon. Victims include Mahoney his wife and Thomas McGuire. injured are John O Connor Nellie Mahoney and a small child. It is feared the injured may die.
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Kansas City
John Mahoney
Kansas
Canon
Thomas McGuire
John O'Connor
Nellie Mahoney
Mahoneys
Cheyenne Negro Likely to Enter West Point Cadet Corps
West Point considers admitting a Negro cadet for the first time in 25 years as Ollie R Smith of Cheyenne Wyoming is named as alternate for the Wyoming vacancy. Senator Clark appointed the option, sparking concerns among older officers about the impact on the academy and cadet status.
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West Point
Ollie KR
Smith
Cheyenne
Wio
Wyoming
Clark
Nekre
Revonbkry
Nort
Inland Waterways Commission Proposes Regulation to Prevent Monopoly
Washington reports the Inland Waterways Commission outlines policies for future waterway improvement and water power regulation to stop monopolies. The twelve member committee led by Senator Burton urges railroads not to resume higher rates after water competition is eliminated without Interstate Commerce Commission consent and calls for shared conservation of water power by federal and state action.
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Mether
Senate
House
Burton
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