Philippine Bill Gets First Show at Washington
In Congress today Philippine legislation received renewed attention tied to Cuban reciprocity and canal routes. Debates loom on policy, revenue, and governance for the islands, with General Bell’s reconcentrado camps drawing controversy and Treasury tax-cutting proposals sparking broader fiscal debate.
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Commercial Tribune
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Hanna Receives Peace Statue From Friends in Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 20 a group of Hanna supporters unveiled a marble statue titled Peace at his Lake Avenue home. Judge Sanders praised Hanna for labor and capital harmony and McKinley support, while Hanna thanked neighbors and recalled the 1896 campaign's unity and national service.
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Summers withdraws mayor bid after apology and pledge
Fabian A. Summers ex-Councilman and ward politician withdraws his Republican mayoral candidacy in Washington Indiana. He apologizes for recent drunken remarks to Judge Houghton and pledges sobriety. He offers support for improved water works and a West Washington fire station, including donating a building lot.
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Fabian A. Summers
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Washington
F. A. Summers
Pension bill moves for Ida McKinley widow pension
Washington January 2 The Senate Committee on Pensions ordered a favorable report on Senator Hanna's bill to grant Ida McKinley widow of the late President McKinley a pension of 5000 dollars per year. The report cites precedents including pensions for several presidents' widows and franking privileges.
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John Tyler
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U.S. Grant
James A. Garfield
Bank Cashier Arrested as Defaulter in Great Falls
H. H. Matteson, city council member and First National Bank cashier, is arrested as a defaulter. Authorities estimate the shortage between $25,000 and $175,000. He was taken to Helena for trial.
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H. H. Matteson
First National Bank
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Matteson
Helena
French priest and two Chinese converts murdered in Kwangi province village
In northern Kwangi province a French priest named Julien and two Chinese converts were killed in a village. Chinese officials say robbers committed the murders and deny anti Christian motives.
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Julien
Kwang $i
Province
Panama Canal Purchase Offer Favored by Commission
The Isthmian Canal Commission urges acceptance of the Panama Canal Company offer to sell all rights and unfinished work to the United States for 40 million dollars. The report details property including 56 land parcels, 2,431 buildings, extensive machinery, and canal work completed totaling about 36.69 million cubic yards, plus Panama Railroad shares and related bonds, with overall liabilities and assets outlined.
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Francis Elder Battle Over Custody And Divorce
The habeas corpus case of Mrs. Kathryn M. Elder opened before Justice Gildersleeve as she seeks divorce from Francis Elder while he counters with a divorce suit. Elder says he fears his wife under influence of Julian Cooper and has kept the children, the oldest six, away in New Jersey. The judge ordered the children to be returned to a Mercy Sisters home and the matter adjourned to Thursday.
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Cooper
Ministers threaten action after Pearson attack at Chicago meeting
In Chicago on January 20, Rev. F A Hardin, former Rock River Conference leader, proclaimed a violent threat toward Prof. Charles W Pearson during a weekly ministers meeting at First Methodist Church. The group debated actions against Pearson over his criticism of Scriptural miracles as literal truth. University reps and church leaders present sought to steer any discipline away from harming university interests.
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Rock River Conference
Charles W. Pearson
First Methodist
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J. Pearson
Uiversity
M.S. Terry
Bible Institute
P. Brushingham
Bandits Agree To Free Miss Stone On Ransom Plan
United States Minister John G. A. Leishman says the brigands who abducted Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme. Tsilka on September 3 have agreed to accept the ransom raised by subscription. The sole remaining issue is the payment location.
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United States
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Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
German Admiral Henry to Visit Chicago Milwaukee and Boston
Berlin reports Admiral Henry of Prussia will visit the United States with stops in Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston. The itinerary includes a yacht launch dinner at Shooter's Island and receptions in New York and Washington with President Roosevelt and Mayor Low. The exact Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston schedule may change.
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Indianapolis Aims to Entertain Crown Prince Henry
John P Frenzel and Lewis Muir of the Maen Nercher Society asked Mayor Bookwalter to help invite the German Crown Prince Henry to Indianapolis. The mayor approved and plans to seek Governor Durbin’s cooperation.
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Lewis Muir
Maennercher Society
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Henry
Durbin
Mob Breaks Up Mayor's Court in Greentown Trial
A mob halted a court trial in Greentown Indiana as Harley Osborne faced a charge of breaking up a church social before Mayor Rogers and a jury. The crowd hooted the mayor and prosecutor, took control, and the jury fled. All offenders will be arrested.
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Kokomo
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Greentown
Harley
Osborne
Rogers
Willitts
Rebels and Colombians In Naval Battle
Insurgent and government vessels clashed in Panama Harbor with losses reported on both sides. Cablegram from Colon via Colonel J. R. Shaler notes three insurgent and two government ships sunk and the fight ongoing with an uncertain outcome.
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Panama Company Today
Colon
Panama Harbor
J. R. Shaler
Panama Railway Company
Naval Battle In Progress At Panama City
A naval engagement unfolds in Panama harbor with rebel steamers Padilla Darien and Gaitan attacking Sacana. Government ships Lautaro Chicuito and Boyaca, chartered by Colombia, reply as Las Bovedas guns open fire. US cruiser Philadelphia watches nearby.
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General Alban Killed in Panama Fighting
General Carlos Alban the military governor of Panama was killed in morning fighting. The Lautaro burned and later sank after its crew rebelled. Padilla Darien and Gallan pursued by government forces. The Boyaca arrived with troops from Chiriqui as revolutionary vessels drew off.
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Carlos Alban
Alban
Boyaca
Padilla
Darien
Gallan
Deserter Padilla Crew Amid Panama Bay Fight
In Panama Bay, the insurgent steamer Padilla was attacked by Colombian forces. The Padilla’s crew deserted, and the vessel was reported on fire and sinking. Conflicting cables from Consul General Gudger and Captain Mead describe ongoing fighting and a governor's death amid mounting excitement.
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Panama Bay
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Panama
Mead
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Burglars Ransack Columbus Home Take $18000 Bonds
The residence of Jonas McCune in Columbus was broken into last night and $18,000 in Government registered bonds were stolen. The loss was not found until this morning. the bonds are registered and not negotiable.
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Jonas McCune
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