Senate to take up legislative and judicial appropriation bill
Washington reports the Senate will discuss the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill soon after convening. The ship subsidy bill may be postponed to accommodate the appropriations, while the war revenue reduction bill by Senator Aldrich will seek immediate consideration as preference is given to revenue and appropriation measures.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
House Week to Focus on Appropriation Bills and War Measures
The House will spend most of the week on appropriation bills for District of Columbia fortifications naval post office and agriculture with some time for antiwar measures. The army reorganization bill faces a conference and sharp partisan debates. The postal codification bill and revenue cutter service reform loom, with private pension day Friday and Gear memorials Saturday.
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House
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Fortifications
Naval
Post Office
Agriculture
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Richardson
Tenn
Revenue Cutter Service
Senator Gear
Iowa
Severe Cold Hits Santiago de Cuba Region
Santiago de Cuba reports the coldest spell in years with 60 degree temperatures and widespread distress. Natives lack clothing and shelter as children suffer from exposure and hardship in the unusually frigid weather.
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Santiago de Cuba
Tennessee bill targets white teachers in Negro schools
In Nashville on January 21 a bill was introduced in the upper house to prohibit employing white teachers in Negro schools colleges and universities. The measure would force a broad faculty reorganization at most Negro institutions within the state.
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Nashville
Tenn
Emperor presents jewels to James A Bailey in Vienna
Emperor Franz Joseph awarded James A Bailey, American circus proprietor, a jewel case set with diamonds rubies and sapphires, plus an autographed letter, in Vienna on January 21.
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Francis Jacoph
Vienna
Emperor Francia Joseph
James A. Bailey
Supreme Court rules insurers not taxed on renewals
Nashville news reports the supreme court decision that insurance companies are not subject to taxation on renewals and premiums from existing policies after they leave the state.
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Nashville
Tenn
Surpreme
Ice Bridge Over Niagara Falls Delights Sightseers
Niagara Falls New York January 21 reports a grand ice bridge forming across the gorge. Visitors marvel at the frozen arches and crystal sculptures along the river, drawing crowds to witness the dramatic ice scenery.
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Falls, N. Y
Ni‘agure
Atlanta father loses 360 in kidnap plot decoy letter
N H Frazer of Union Springs Alabama lost 360 dollars after a mail fraud involving a decoy letter tied to his kidnapped son Bass Frazer. A nephew delivered 500 in gold and a peck of potatoes to a supposed deserting recipient near a federal prison, but no trace of Bass or the money handler was found.
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Atlanta
N. H. Frazer
Union Springs
Ala
Bass
Technological
Frazer
United States Federal
Massa
Packer
Bass Frazer
John Leisenring Dies Former Congressman in Philadelphia
Hon John Leisenring Luzerne mine owner and former congressman dies in University hospital Philadelphia after long heart and kidney troubles. He was moved from Upper Lehigh Luzerne county in December seeking relief. Leila Romer dancer and chorus girl in Edna Mays London company dies from burns in St Imke s hospital after liniment accident at home. mother Mme Romer listed as residing in Washington.
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Philadelphia
John Leisenring
Luzerne County
Luzerne District
University Hospital
Leisenring
Upper Lehigh
Leila Romer
New York
Edna May
London
St. Imke’s Hospital
Mme. Romer
Washington
McCoy Sharkey bout canceled over license dispute
San Francisco officials refused a license for a Twentieth Century Athletic club fight featuring McCoy as a principal. With the bout canceled, the club seeks to arrange a match between Root and Moffatt instead.
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San Francisco
McCoy-Sharkey
Board of City Supervisors
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
McCoy
Root
Moffatt
Jeffries and party head to Cincinnati for Ruhlin bout
Jim Jeffries with brother Jack and trainer Delaney left New York toward Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. The champion hopes the Saengerfest club can stage his February 15 fight with Ruhlin there.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Jack
Delaney
Cincinnati
Ruhlin
Dun don Sets Mile Skating Record in Butte Meet
Butte Montana January 21 T F Dun don of Canada broke the professional mile skating record at the rink Sunday with a 2 41 time. Competitor T J Conway of Butte finished in 2 46.
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Butte
Mont
T. F. Dundon
Canada
T. J. Conway
Archbishop Ireland Reported Elevated to Cardinalate
A St Paul dispatch reports Archbishop Ireland has received a cablegram from Rome notifying him of promotion to the cardinalate.
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New York
St. Paul
the Herald
Ireland
Rome
Markets Report Flour and Grain and Live Stock Prices
Cincinnati and Chicago market totals for January 19 show flour prices across grades from patent to low grade, wheat and corn on track prices, and oats. Live stock in Cincinnati Indianapolis and Buffalo notes hogs, cattle, sheep, lambs, and veal calves with range figures.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Buffalo
N. Y
Queen Victoria Near Death as Royal News Surge Across London
Monday morning reports from Cowes say Queen Victoria remains alive but with no hope of recovery, in a comatose state after a paralytic stroke. Emperor William arrived in London with crowds gathering as word spread that King Leopold and the prince of Wales offered cautious signs of support.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
London
the Exchange Telegraph Co
Osborne House
William
Emperor William
Leopold
Prince of Wales
Prince
Victoria Station
Sir Francis Knollys
Queen Victoria’s Illness and Royal Visit to Osborne
The article recalls Queen Victoria’s failing health and the royal movements toward Osborne House. Emperor William, the prince of Wales, and the duke of York attend to her condition while the prince meets relatives and leaves Buckingh am Palace for the Isle of Wight. A solemn Catholic notice at Kensington requests prayers for the queen’s speedy recovery and notes the pall of illness over the court.
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William
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Osborne House
Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
London
Buckingham Palace
Osborne
Isle of Wight
Kensington
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Queen’s Illness Shrouded in Anxious Silence Across England
London January 24 reports a day of global anxiety as the public learns little about the queen’s real condition. Court circles, not the public, know the extent of her disease, and bulletins provide scant light on whether death looms.
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England
London
The Prince of Wales Illness Shakes Britain
London reports the heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales, is gravely indisposed as Queen Victoria nears death. Worries spread that he may depart London by Monday if possible. London papers refrain from noting the queen's paralytic stroke, underscoring the mood of national mourning.
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London
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Soa
Osborne House
Ondon
Emperor William Arrives as Grandson in Queen Victoria Illness
The Daily Telegraph notes scenes at Osborne house and telegrams from colonies and foreign nations showing sympathy. Emperor William asked to be received not as emperor but as a devoted grandson, saying his grandmother is ill and his mother cannot hasten to her bedside.
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Singland
Osborne ‘House
Osborne House
Daily Telegraph
William
Ervidson
King Leopold Heads to Osborne In Royal Courtesy
Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold proceeding to Osborne House with royal yacht ready. He is accompanied by Count d'Oultremont grand marshal of the court and Count dAische master of ceremonies, as he follows Queen Victoria’s condition.
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Leopold
Osborne
Brussels
Queen Victoria
Osborne House
Count d’Oultremont
d’Aische
Consternation in Cape Town Over Queen Victoria Illness
Cape Town residents react to news of Queen Victoria's illness. Sir Alfred Milner and his staff attend cathedral services as prayers are offered for the monarch's recovery.
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Cape Town
Queen Victoria
Sir Alfred Milner
Here Majesty
Duel Ends With Lubersac Wounded on Rothschild Estate
Paris reports the long awaited duel between Count de Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild occurred at Edmond de Rothschild’s Boulogne estate. Lubersac was wounded in the arm, the duel halted, and doctors said his life was not in danger though it could not continue. Separate reports note prior duels linked to a quarrel over a tennis court and insults. In Minnesota, Mrs. Mame Drungould of Joliet fell from a depot window, suffering fatal injuries and likely an unbalanced mind.
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Paris
Count de Lubersac
Baron Robert de Rothschild
Baron Edmond de Rothschild
Boulogne Sur Seine
M. Schege
Count de Laborde
Baron de Rothschild
Baron Leonine
Viscount de Bondy
Compiagne
M. Michael Ephrussi
de Dion
M. de St. Alary
St. Paul, Minn
Mie Drungould
Joliet
Union Depot
Seattle
Bick Tests Record in Regulation Bowling Game
Denver bowler Geo Bick of the Overland Bowling Club turned in a 289 in a practice game on a regulation alley, a mark believed to be the best ever in a regulation frame.
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Denver
Col
Geo. Bick
Overland Bowling Club
Moel Trivan Founders in Channel Off Cherbourg
The British four masted ship Moel Trivan foundered in the channel near Cherbourg. Seven of her 18 crew were saved, picked up clinging to the keel of a boat and landed at Cherbourg.
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Cherbourg
Moel . Trivan
Oakdale Elevator Fire Destroys Building in Chicago
A fire at the Oakdale elevator at 90th Street and Harvard Avenue in Chicago destroyed the structure. The Leet & Fritz Commission Co. owned facility sustained damages estimated at fifty thousand dollars. The blaze occurred Sunday night.
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Chicago
Oakdale
90Th Street
Harvard Avenue
Leet &Fritz Commission Co
Argentine Wheat Crop Yield Seen at 2.8 Million Tons
Buenos Aires sources report the wheat crop as of January 24 is estimated to yield about 2.8 million tons, indicating a strong harvest prospects for the season.
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Buenos Ayres
Happenings in Hoosterdam Found Dead in Bed
Albert Miller and George Rose died from illuminating gas while staying at Mrs. Elizabeth Faunce's home in Washington. Miller, 22, came from Liberty County Indiana to work as a waiter. Rose, 28, visited from his old home and stayed the night with him. The gas likely came from a small heating stove left unfired. Bodies to be sent to Indiana for interment.
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Washington
Albert Miller
Liberty
Union County
Ind
George Rose
Elizabeth Faunce
Fifth Street
N. W
Miller
Rose
Joseph N. Rose
Smithsonian
Indiana
Shot the Attorney in Laporte Tragedy
Ellsworth E. Weir a prominent Laporte attorney was shot Sunday night by Joseph W. Brill of Cleveland. Brill, estranged from his wife who lives in town, learned of divorce proceedings and shot Weir during a interview. The bullet passed through the body above the heart. Brill had reportedly made a fortune in Mexican silver mines.
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Laporte
Ind
Ellsworth E. Weir
Joseph W. Brill
Cleveland
C. Brill
Brill
Beating In Logansport Ends In Critical Condition
Phili buck Brice attacked former sweetheart Emma Deford in Logansport Indiana on Sunday. Brice followed her to her home after she trilled at him and beat her until she lay insensible, with doctors fearing possible death.
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Logansport
Ind
Philibuck
Brice
Emma Deford
Eye Blows Out in Home Fire Accident
A two year old child at Samuel Cripe’s home near Frankfort Indiana touched a celluloid comb to an open grate. The object exploded injuring the child severely including the loss of one eye. Medical staff report the child likely to die from the injuries.
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Frankfort
Ind
Samuel Cripe
Student tied to college thefts nabbed by detectives
North Manchester Indiana January 21 three detectives hiding in Manchester College building captured Frank Buckingham a young student tied over to court for repeated burglaries at the post office and book store. Buckingham a son of a wealthy farmer had a good reputation prior to arrest.
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Manchester
Ind
Manchester College
Frank Buckingham
Buckingham
Pearl Moore Sues Hartman for 10000 in Ft Wayne
Pearl Moore of Ft Wayne sues Jozeph Hartman for 10000 alleging breach of promise and ruin of her prospects. The complaint paints a sensational picture of confidence betrayed by the young businessman.
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Ft.Wayne
Ind
Pearl Moore
Jozeph Hartman
Merchant in Round Grove Fends Off Robbers In Grocer Fight
A merchant in Round Grove confronted robbers who had ransacked his room and recovered valuables in his grocery below. A struggle followed and he shot one assailant, who was carried away by companions.
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Round Grove
Logansport Woman Dies by Chloral Form Suicide Near Newcastle
Mrs. Sarah Hickman of Logansport, visiting relatives at Mt. Summit six miles north of Newcastle, committed suicide Sunday morning by chloroform. Neighbors noted she had shown signs of dementia while staying in Newcastle.
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Newcastle
Ind
Sarah Hickman
Logansport
Mt. Summit
Here
Reverend Leeper resigns to tour Europe for magazines
St Wayne Ind January 21 Reverend Jas L Leeper D D of Westminster church shocks parish by announcing resignation to take effect in a month He plans an extended tour of Europe in the interests of several magazines
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St. Wayne
Ind
Jas. L. Leeper
Westminster Church
Fire destroys Marion barrel hoop factory kilns
A fire in Marion Indiana on January 21 damaged the dry kilns of the Marion barrel hoop and heading factory. The plant, owned by Fred G. Wilson and B. G. Ackerman, faced an estimated loss of about $15,000.
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Marion
Ind
Marion Barrel Hoop and Heading
Fred G. Wilson
B. G. Ackerman
Long Dies in Phoenix Leaves Fortunes to Heirs
Indianapolis resident Henry C. Long died Sunday in Phoenix Arizona while seeking better health. He leaves a fortune of $300,000 in well invested real estate to his son and daughters.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry C. Long
Phoenix
Ariz
Convent Saved as Fire Destroys Sacred Heart Mission
News from Guthrie Oklahoma reports a Wednesday night fire that destroyed the Sacred Heart mission in Potawamago County. The convent was the only building saved. about 400 inmates escaped unharmed or in night clothes. Established in 1878 by Jesuit fathers, the mission served both white and Indian students.
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Guthrie
Okla
Sacred Heart Mission
Potawamago County
Venezuela Imposes Censorship on Dispatches to United States
New York report states the Venezuelan government established censorship over all dispatches to and from the United States on December 9 and has enforced it strictly since.
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New York
Government of
Venezuela
United States
Deacon and Skepticism Spark in Puck Debate
In a short exchange, a man questions belief in the unseen while a deacon defends distrust of what cannot be understood. The dialogue hints at religious doubt and rational skepticism as old tensions surface in a quick, topical exchange.
Newsdealer line mentions wrapping paper
In a light exchange the customer asks for a wholesome family paper avoiding crime and personal crisis while the salesman offers wrapping paper from the New York Journal.
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N. Y. Journal
One of Many. A quip on genius and gender in politics
A humorous exchange questions true genius and hints at the unlikelihood of a woman president due to a man-made age requirement. The dialogue mentions Mr Flightie-Mere and Wite-Genius and ends with a punch line about age restrictions for presidents.
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Flightie
N.Y
Discerning Wombs and Faults in Love Dialogue
The fragment presents a gendered exchange where a speaker accuses the other of loving deeply yet failing to see faults as virtues. A Chicago record-like snippet hints at ironic dialogue on affection and perception within intimate relations.
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Chicago
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