Urges New Safety Measures for Theaters in Cincinnati
Michael Mullen proposes an amendatory ordinance to regulate theater exits and safety devices after a close call at the Grand Opera House. He urges police on every floor during performances, fireproof construction, widened aisles, and mandatory safeguards for public buildings, plus action on tenement conditions.
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Dietsch
Michael Mullen
Board of Legislation
Grand Opera House
Tooker
Mullen
Mr. Mullen
New York
Police to Enforce Public Building Regulations Strictly
After a conference with the Mayor yesterday Superintendent Deitsch sent copies of public building and safety laws to district Lieutenants. He plans thorough future inspections but says extended checks require a Building Inspector and Mayor request. Theaters must keep doors unlocked and exits clear. doors should swing outward, with firemen stationed and guards under stages. Managers are believed to observe the laws closely.
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Deitsch
New York
Rainforth Declares Fire Impossible at Grand
Assistant building inspector Kuhlman recounts Rainforth asserting a Grand fire was impossible due to its closeness to the Gift's engine house and rapid water response. The remark was made last Saturday evening during concerns about locked gallery exits and fire risk.
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Rainforth
President receives rare Knights Templars invitation
Captain O J Humphrey, envoy from California Commandery No 1 Knights Templars, presents to President McKinley a solid gold invitation card for a May 17 1901 meeting. The card features a Maltese cross and a one carat diamond, enclosed in a gold case bearing Sir William McKinley. The President is expected to accept and may hold a reception at the commandery asylum.
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Washington
White House
O J. Humphrey
San Francisco
Senator Perkins
Humphrey
California
Knights Templars
President McKinley
Pacific Coast
Knight McKinley
William McKinley
W. Frank Titus
Hiram T. Graves
Sir William McKinley
Commandery Asylum
Exposition 10 Float On All Seas Proposed by Treasury Official
Mr. O. P. Austin, chief of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, urged a around-the-world floating exposition. He proposed six vessels carrying American goods from the U.S. to South America, across the Pacific, via Hawaii, to Asia, Australia, India, and Europe over two to three years. The plan aims to showcase American products and trade methods and gain foreign trade insight with government transport support after the war. The National Board of Trade referred the idea to a special committee. The board also debated extending the Presidential term to six years and retiring presidents becoming life members of the Senate, passing with few dissenters.
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Washington
O. P. Austin
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
National Board of Trade
South America
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
China
Philippines
Australia
India
Mediterranean
Europe
Austin
Congress
Senate
Smallpox Under Control in Arizona Quarantine Lift Soon
Arizona reports smallpox under control with quarantines in affected communities to be lifted in a day or two. Officials say cases are being contained and no new spread is expected as vaccination and containment measures continue.
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Cincinnati
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizonia
Choctaws Join Creek Uprising In Bristow Clash
Creek uprising grows risky as six hundred armed Creeks near Bristow threaten attack. Marshal Bennett and Agent Shhoenfeldt swear in deputies and summon forces from Ft. Reno. Mayor orders protection. soldiers to move toward Bristow via Henrietta, arriving tomorrow night.
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Muskogee
I.T
Marshal Bennett
Bristow
Shhoenfeldt
Ft. Reno
Choctaw Snakes Plan Arson and Revolt in Indian Territory
Reports confirm a Choctaw uprising with Creek Snake allies calling for no whites leasing, burning bridges and section houses on a preset night. They profess 2600 members led by leaders across Choctaw counties, with Marshal Grady Warnser promising arrests and possible deputization while a full bloods meeting is planned Saturday. General Superintendent Harris warns railway employees to stay vigilant.
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M’alester
I. T
Duke
Choctaw
Grady Warnser
United States
Grady
Department
Harris
Choctaw Railway
Little Rock
Indian Territory
Seminoles May Rise and Creek Horsemen Rally
In Muskogee I T January 24 General Lee orders cavalry from Ft Reno to Creek Nation to counter an Indian uprising. Creeks send out light horsemen across five tribes to win adherents. Seminole Governor Brown appeals for aid as Seminoles threaten to join. Deputies and Indian police head to Brush Hill to demand surrender while government officials offer cautious treatment if arms are laid down.
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Muskogee
I. T
Lee
Ft. Reno
Brown
Bennett
Shhoenfeld
Brush Hill
Checotah
Overland Charge Aimed At The Choctaw Nation
Arrive over the Choctaw at Holdenville and pursue an overland advance into the nation as part of the plan.
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Holdenville
Governor G W Dukes heads to Muskogee to assess uprising
Choctaw Governor G W Dukes, in town as an attorney in the Towne murder case, departs for Muskogee to view the Snake Indian uprising reports among Choctaws. He says conditions may be overstated and that his people are generally law abiding, with no troops needed unless the Snakes rise.
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Ft, Smith
Ark
G. W. Dukes
Sheriff asks militia aid for eastern Oklahoma line
Chandler Oklahoma January 24 William Tilghman Sheriff of Lincoln County asks Governor Barnes to mobilize two territorial militia companies to safeguard residents along Oklahoma east line.
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Chandler
Okla
William Tilghman
Lincoln County
Barnes
Oklahoma
Alaska Sees Record Cold Without Precedent in Dawson Area
Weather reports from Dawson and the Yukon Valley indicate an unprecedented cold spell in Alaska. On January 16 the thermometer at Dawson dropped to 6 below zero while Forty Mile reported 78 below, the coldest since white settlement. The seven day average at Dawson stood near 58 below zero as a dense fog cloaked the valley.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Yukon Valley
Alaska
Forty Mile
Second Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled in Petersburg
Six men tried to rob the Citizens' State Bank of Petersburg Indiana last night but were detected by guards. Officers opened fire and the suspects fled, marking the second attempt at the bank within a month.
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Petersburg
Ind
Commercial Tribune
Citizens’ State Bank
Czar's Court Goes Into Mourning After Livadia Departure
The Czar departed Livadia on the royal yacht and train for Sebastopol then to St. Petersburg where the court enters mourning. The voyage marks a solemn notice as the Russian court observes the loss.
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ST. Petersburg
Livadia
Sebastopol
Royal Arrival at Osborne Amid Silent Greetings
King Edward lands at Osborne after a royal salute as the Alftberta sails into Cowes harbor. Emperor William meets the King at the gates while flags rise and fall and news of the imperial visit unfolds. A distraught lunatic at Victoria Station prompts police intervention before the King heads to Marlborough House.
Surgeon Doctors Operate On Mr Kruger Eyes
Utrecht January 24 reports an operation on Mr Kruger eyes by Professors Nellen and Chrey mans. The operation was perfectly successful.
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Utrecht
Kruger
Profs
Nellen
Chreymans
Lions Tooth Marks on Roosevelt Gun
Keystone Ranch dispatch reports Roosevelt hunting party killed twelve adult mountain lions three kittens and eight lynx between January 12 and 22. A dramatic chase ended when Governor Roosevelt forced the gun into a lion's mouth and delivered a fatal knife blow. The governor plans to remain two more weeks.
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Meeker
Colo
Keystone Ranch
Roosevelt
Iowa Arrives in San Diego with Admiral Kautz
The battleship Iowa returns from a southern cruise to Central America and reaches San Diego with Admiral Kautz aboard.
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Admiral Kautz
San Diego
Cal
Iowa
Central America
Kautz
Proclaim King Soward With Medieval Pomp in London
A dramatic display in London crowns King Soward amid medieval pomp. The ruler is not present at the semi barbaric ceremony, drawing attention to the pageant and the public show of royal pageantry.
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Soward
Proclamation of Edward VII By Medieval London Ceremony
London observed a staged medieval proclamation of Albert Edward as Edward VII with 10 000 troops, crape on arms, and heralds reading the formal text. The event included a ceremonial march from St James Palace to the city and a band playing God Save the King after the proclamation.
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London
Edward VII
St. James Palace
Life Guards
Horse Guards
Foot Guards
Aldershot
College of Arms
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
India
William Henry Weldon
Windsor Herald
Queen Victoria
Seathent
Great Britain and Ireland
Albert Edward
Prince Albert Edward
United Kingdom
God
General Roberts
King
Marlborough House
Funeral of Queen S Set for Feb 2 Windsor destaque
Isle of Wight January 24 Officials from Windsor bring state regalia for a military style funeral for Queen Victoria to be held at Windsor Castle on February 2. The coffin will be English oak lined with satin, carried on a gun carriage, with an outer casket reproducing the Duchess of Kent’s. Emperor William remains at Osborne House until after the funeral. Prof Hubert Herkomer sketched the Queen for the King.
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Isle of Wight
Windsor Castle
Osborne House
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Osborne
Duchess of Kent
William
Hubert Herkomer
R.A
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