England Hits Unprecedented Storm Paralyzing Coast
The London cable reports a mighty gale across England causing 24 hours of silent telegrams with two passenger steamers stranded at sea. Bristol Channel lighthouse gone, lifeboats out, Blackpool promenades flooded, Manchester chimney collapse kills a family at tea, and North Wales submerged. France trembles amid Dreyfus crisis as ministers battle revolution and a Bonaparte faction looms. Russia prolongs budget strain with rail expansions while seeking peace via new loans.
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Blackpool
Manchester
North Wales
Conway
Far East policy debate strains Anglo American ties
London commentary reacts to Senator Foraker's US Senate speech on retaining the Philippines. British officials fear withdrawal could undermine balance of power in China and threaten war over China. Editors discuss consent of the governed, imperial duties, and potential consequences for Anglo American cooperation.
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Associated Press
London
Foraker
United States Senate
United States
Philippine Islands
America
Great Britain
Far’East
China
Woman sues for damages over alienated husband
In Elkheart Circuit Court on January 14 Emma Bell Kessler filed a $15 000 damages suit against Thomas and Harriet Kessler of Goshen alleging they alienated her husband Guy Kessler and that $25 000 worth of his property was transferred to the defendants to block her claim she asks conveyances be set aside.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Elkhart
Emma Bell Kessler
Thomas
Harriet Kessler
Goshen
Guy
General Otis in Control Says Madrid Mutiny Feared Disproved
Washington reports from General Otis in Manila show improvement and deny Madrid’s mutiny tale. Officials say Otis can implement policy toward natives and may advance conciliatory aims despite Filipino skepticism.
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Washington
War Department
General Otis
Manila
Madrid
Tloilo
Miller
Otis
Tarred and Feathered Two Mormon Elders in Clay County
A mob dragged two Mormon elders from their bed at the Fowerwoods Schoolhouse in Clay County Kentucky. They were tarred and feathered and ordered to leave the settlement at once, obeying the mob’s demands.
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Clay County
Commercial Tribune
Tompkinsville
Fowerwoods
Jury saves his life in Decatur murder case
In Decatur Illinois, the jury found Louis A. Clevenger guilty of murder for shooting Ray Telford after jealousy. The verdict forestalled a lynch mob from Sheeps Ford area, with a sentence of thirty years in the penitentiary. Clevenger, 36, killed Telford in July. no new trial will be sought.
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Commercial Tribune
Decatur
Louis A. Clevenger
Clevenger
Sheeps Ford
Ray Telford
Kansas
Botkin gets new trial plea delayed to January 23
Mrs Cordelia Botkin, convicted of murdering Mrs John P Dunning of Dover Delaware, faced Judge Carroll Cook in San Francisco today. On motion by her lawyers, sentencing was deferred to January 23 when they will plead for a new trial. She appeared in court smiling and seemingly recovered from illness.
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San Francisco
Cal
Cordelia Botkin
John P. Dunning
Dover
Del
Carroll Cook
Powers Woman to Be Visited by President McKinley
Mrs Power of Williamstown Massachusetts gained fame for sharing crusts with starving New Hampshire soldiers last fall. A letter from President McKinley directs that he may visit Berkshire soon, with Private Secretary J A Porter confirming the plan.
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Commercial Tribune
Williamstown
Mass
Michael Powers
Fitchburg
William McKinley
Berkshire
J. A. Porter
Patriotic Capitol Service Honors Indiana Flag at State House
A patriotic ceremony at the Indiana State House featured the battle flag of the state and a captured Nordenfeldt gun placed in the main corridor. Lieutenant Elliott presented the flag on behalf of Captain Taylor as Governor Mount and Admiral George Brown presided. James Whitcomb Riley closed with Old Glory, drawing roaring cheers from a packed crowd.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
State House
Indiana
Santiago
Taylor
Elliott
Governor Mount
George Brown
Admiral Brown
James Whitcomb Riley
Guarded Akron Church Faces Threat From Temperance Foes
The Grace Reformed Church in Akron Ohio keeps officers on duty around the clock after receiving a threatening letter warning that temperance meetings would lead to the building being burned. Pastor Rev E R Williard leads the church against Sunday saloons in the local crusade.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Grace Reformed Church
E. R. Williard
Goebel Election Law Upheld by Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals ruling upholding the Goebel election law ends litigation. No rehearing petitions were filed, and all appeals to Federal Courts are now cut off.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Duel ends in probable fatal blow in Tipton county
James Dobson of near Tattersburg was probably fatally struck on the head with a shovel by his brother during a quarrel in Tipton Indiana. The incident occurred this evening and leaves details sparse as authorities begin to investigate.
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Commercial Tribune
Tipton
Ind
James Dobson
Tattersburg
Life was threatened Count alleges plot to dispose him
The Count asserts a conspiracy to kill him was being planned. He describes the alleged plot as directed at his life and warns of imminent danger. Officials have not released further details.
Dreyfus Sentence Quashed as Court Edges Toward Fresh Trial
Paris reports Major Count Esterhazy says he would have testified at the Dreyfus revision inquiry if safe conduct were granted. He claims warnings led to actions against him and that treason acts may be found, while Dreyfus awaits a fresh court martial and renewed proceedings.
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Paris
Count Esterhazy
M. Mazeau
Court of Cassation
Esterhazy
Matin and
Gaulois
Dreyfus
Fan
Botedestre
Selmar
Milkmen Win Fight Over License Fees in Canton
Canton Ohio January 14 The Canton Board of Health yields to local milkmen in a dispute over license fees for milk selling permits An inspector was appointed under a new ordinance to inspect dairies for tuberculosis and infection risk The board will conduct inspections without cost to milkmen and follows state agricultural station guidance and similar actions in other cities
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Commercial Tribune
Canton, CO
Canton Board of Health
Dairies
Four Candidates Compete For U S Senator In Washington
In Olympia on January 14 the Washington legislature prepares to elect a United States Senator with four active candidates John L Wilson Levi Ankeny A G Foster and T J Humes. A caucus by Wilson’s supporters is possible but unlikely before Tuesday night as House ballots proceed.
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Olympia
Wash
United States
J. L. Wilson
House
John L.wilson
Levi Ankeny
Walla Walla
A. G. Foster
Tacoma
General Harrison Helps Capture Burglar in Indianapolis
Ex President Harrison aided in arresting a burglar at Henry Smiths house on North Illinois street. Mrs Smith pursued the thieves as they fled, meeting the general who cried for help. Two men gave chase and one was captured, named Gus Lowrman, after a quick pursuit.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Harrison
Henry Smith
Illinois Street
Two Suspects Collected in Baldwin Murder Case
Sealman Ferrell and Charles Webb who were sought for the murder of Robert Baldwin at Kitts Hill were captured in Dunlow West Virginia. The victim was the son of Rev. Jarvey Baldwin. The arrest closes the chase that began Thursday night.
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Commercial Tribune
Ironton,o
Sealman Ferrell
Charles Webb
Robert Baldwin
Jarvey Baldwin
Kitts Hill
Dunlow
West Virginia
Fireman Nelson Porter Killed In Train Fall
Massillon Ohio January 14 Nelson Porter a Wheeling and Lake Erie fireman was killed today after falling from his train He leaves a family and is mourned by colleagues and relatives as details emerge about the accident
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Commercial Tribune
Massillon, CO
Nelson Porter
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Escaped From Stark County Workhouse Five Prisoners' Escape
Four prisoners fled Stark County Workhouse in early hours by removing part of a wall. Prisoners named John Patterson Lisbon petit larceny H D Myers Massillon petit larceny Edward Sherwood Youngstown assault and battery William McKinney New Philadelphia petit larceny. They lowered to ground via sheet tied to heating pipes. no trace found.
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Commercial Tribune
Iton
Stark County
John Patterson
Lisbon
H. D. Myers
Mass Fon
Edward Sherwood
Youngstown
Wm. McKinney
New Philadelphia
Hospital Ward
Collision Near Misbler Station Delays Trains
Two Cleveland Canton Southern passenger trains collided on a curve near Misbler Station Portage County last night. Officials blame a new engineer and misapplied orders. Engineers and firemen escaped injury while passengers were shaken but unharmed. It took hours to resume service.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railroad
Misbler
Portage County
Virginia Military Institute Class To Be Reinstated
The Virginia Military Institute at Lexington plans to reinstate the graduating class by reducing all officers in rank for the remainder of the session. Regular army officers advised this course as sufficient punishment for the offenders. The dismissed cadets hail from across the Union and include one from South America.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Union
Bigamy case travels from West Virginia to court
Judge Thomas Jefferson Mackey, previously a judge in South Carolina, faced a bigamy indictment in Jeff County West Virginia. He admitted paying 1000 dollars for court appearance and wed Katherine Porterfield, while wife one in New York had a divorce from July last. Wife two resided with her parents after the arrest. Mackey's career and ties to Washington New York are noted.
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Thomas Jefferson Mackey
Circuit Court
Jeff County
E. Boyd Tavenner
Mackey
New York
New York Court of Common Pleas
Katherine Porterfield
Sarah Curtis
Connecticut
Sixth Circuit
South Carolina
Washington
Eagan Silent as War Officials Seek Revised Statement
Washington dispatch says General Eagan may rewrite or refuse to modify his statement. War Commission awaits his action while Miles stays silent. Cabinet members ponder next moves as Eagan excises offensive portions and prepares to return the document.
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Washington
Eagan
Miles
War Commission
Dagan
Algér
Rice Former Editor Under Secret Mission to Japan
I. SCOTT Kan Jan 14 Wm M Rice former editor of the Ft Scott Monitor and two year Immigration Commissioner at Vancouver has been sent by the Government on a secret mission to Japan He is now at Yokohama and will be absent a year or more.
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Daily News of London
London
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Go Schen
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England
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Federation of Labor
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Thorne
Gas Workers’ Union
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Old England
States
I. Scott
Kan
Wm. M. Rice
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Vancouver
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Japan
Yokohama
President Plans Commission Visit for Island Governance
The president aims to form a commission to visit the islands and review basis for future acts. The panel will make recommendations to govern the islands, outlining steps and potential policies.
President Seeks Personal Representation in Philippines
The article states the president desires to be represented personally in the Philippines during the American occupation, outlining the aim to ensure direct oversight and authority in governance. It notes the selection of capable men to carry out the mission and safeguard colonial administration.
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Philippines
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Payne
New York
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Grosvenor
Reed
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Commission to Visit Philippines for Study and Guidance
President McKinley plans to appoint a high level commission to travel to the Philippines, study conditions, and advise on future government. Members will be eminent non senators, drawn from public life, with possible civil governance roles during early occupation.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Philippi
Archipelago
United States
President May Send a Special Commission to the Philippines
The President considers naming President Schurman of Cornell University to a high profile mission. The commission would advise on the treatment and disposition of the Philippines similar to the Hawaiian Commission. Schurman may also be sent to Spain as minister or for a special task.
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Washington
Schurman
Cornell University
Philippines
Spain
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