Congress finalizes army reorganization bill to await presidential signature
After a lengthy session the army reorganization bill passed the senate 33 to 25 and moves to the president. The house had already approved the conference report as Republicans split with Democrats on key provisions. The day saw debate on the shipping bill and postponement of further action to Friday.
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Opera House Burns in Kansas City West Front Fire
Fire destroyed the Coates opera house at Tenth street and Broadway in Kansas City after a performance of Heart and Sword. No injuries reported. The structure valued at 125000 to 150000, insured for less, and the adjacent Tremont hotel narrowly escaped. The blaze halted when firemen could not save the theater.
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Papal Nuncio to Present Condolences on Queen Victoria Death
Rome reports Pope Leo XII has named Mer. Granito de Belmore papal nuncio in Brussels to go to London and convey condolences to King Edward and greetings on his accession. Havana notes Chas. F. W. Neely in prison seeks habeas corpus and immediate trial, claiming able bail.
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Porto Rican Legislature Adjourns After 60-Day Term
San Juan Feb 1 The Porto Rican house of delegates ended its 60 day session, which began December 31, adjourning at midnight on Thursday.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
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Explosive blaze devastates Wicke Co factory in Manhattan
A gas explosion in the William Wicke Co seven story factory at East Thirty first street triggered a massive fire that destroyed the building and half a city block. Nearly 800 workers, including 350 women, were present. only two injuries reported as flames lit the sky for blocks and forced fire crews to abandon equipment.
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Thirty-first Street
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Wickes Co
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Thirty Second Street
Manhattan
Midnight Fire Destroys Hoagland Drug Store and Nearby Shops
A midnight blaze in Beatrice Nebraska gutted Hoagland's drug store basement and endangered adjacent buildings. By 1 AM the stock valued at 10000 plus the building were a total loss, Wood's photo gallery 4000, Wieb & Son dry goods about 20000, with fire still raging at 3:30 and origin listed as a mystery.
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Mine explosion claims two lives at Franklin No 7
Tacoma observers report a mine explosion at Franklin mine No 7 in the early hours killing two workers and injuring several others. State Mine Inspector Owen was summoned and left for the scene immediately.
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Death by hanging at Eldorado Springs home
Tommy Dillon, years old, committed suicide at his parents home in Eldorado Springs MO by hanging from an apple tree. No cause is known.
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Tommy Dillon
Ten Miles of War Vessels Gather for Queen's Salute
At Cowes a glittering ten mile line of warships from Britain France and Germany lay at anchor awaiting Friday ceremonies. The Alberta carrying the body of England's sovereign will enter the passage formed by these leviathans and lead the naval tribute to the lamented queen.
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Duke Henry Enters The Hague For Royal Marriage
Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin arrived in The Hague at 8 p.m. wearing the Dutch general’s uniform and decorations. Queen Wilhelmina greeted him at the palace as crowds cheered wildly while guards and ceremonial honors preceded and followed the royal couple.
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Revolt Near End as Venezuelan Forces Claim Victory
Washington reports from Caracas noting a decisive Venezuelan victory near Carupano. New battles were said near La Cuevas with heavy losses, while a French warship is toreplace the cruiser Suchet at Carmapa. Local Bermudez officials press to seize York Bermudez assets amid arms surrender demands.
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Spectacle Rivaling Victoria Jubilee Display Planned
The event will feature elaborate preparations and a striking showing seen as rivaling the naval and military display that marked Queen Victoria's jubilee, promising a grand Friday spectacle rather than a funeral observance.
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Fire destroys Fort Abercrombie business district
In Fort Abercrombie North Dakota the fire started by an overturned lamp gutted the south side business block including the bank post office Milwaukee depot elevators and several stores. Loss estimated at 80 000 to 90 000 with under 40 000 insured. Also report from Johannesburg about Boer raid and British counterattack with prisoners and wounded.
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Mining law extension reaches Saline islands
Washington February 1 The president signs into law a bill recently passed by Congress extending mining laws to Saline islands.
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Blackmail Plot Leads to Arrests in Cincinnati Case
Frederick Horman his wife Dr Ada Sheehan Horman and stepson Clyde Sheehan were arrested on charges of attempting to extort $7000 from Howard Douglass. Letters signed A Fellow Sinner warned of public exposure if funds were not paid and were traced to Hum man and his wife. Memorial services for the queen urged by the international Sunday school body.
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Discovery of anti enteric serum credited to Dr Jaz
Vienna reports Klinische Wochenschrift credits physician Jaz with discovering an anti enteric serum. It has been used successfully in 50 cases where patients ingest the serum.
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Steve Brodie Dies of Consumption
San Antonio February 1 Steve Brodie the bridge jumper and sporting man of New York died in San Antonio Thursday night of consumption after a period of illness.
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Market summaries and price notes from multiple cities
Fluctuating grain and livestock prices across Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and East Buffalo with wheat corn and oats quotes. Hogs cattle sheep and veal values listed. a whisky salesman in Kansas arrested for taking orders and facing habeas corpus release.
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Grass widows likened to grasshoppers in Cynicus remark
Cynicus notes that grass widows jump at the first chance, a pointed comparison printed in Town Topics.
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Cynicus
Social Season in Washington Stalled by McKinley Illness
A Washington letter laments a becalmed social season as President McKinley’s illness halts New Year receptions and state functions. It surveys the diplomatic corps, noting costly customs, mixed opinions, and the mix of elegance and social climbing among ambassadors and their entourages.
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