Chinese Volunteers Form Vast Armed Reserve Across Yangtse
Washington reports a Chinese article detailing viceroys and guilds arming volunteers as a dispersed force to be raised in hostilities. The piece notes these troops are paid by the government and could surge like Boers if fighting resumes. Also mentions Krupp guns secured at Shenheikuan and Pietang forts and piracy along Shan Tung.
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Washington
China
Yangtse
China Mail
Shenheikuan Forts
Goulds Enjoined Over Trust Income Verdict
New York January 31 Justice Beach of the supreme court ordered George J. Gould Howard Gould and Helen M. Gould as trustees of Jay Gould’s estate not to pay more than 200000 dollars a year to Anna Countess de Castellane until a suit by Anton J. Dittmar assignee of Asher Wertheimer to recover 383000 dollars is decided. The order bars permanent payments beyond the cap pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Beach
Supreme Court
George J. Gould
Howard Gould
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Anna
Dittmar
Imitated Mrs Nation Wrecks Cambridge Bar Room
Boston January 31 Mrs Mary Green mimicking Carrie Nation wrecked a Cambridge street bar room Tuesday evening and Wednesday was sentenced to serve a term at Deer Island. She struck the bartender with a plate shattered mirrors and forced patrons to flee to the wine cellar shouting Um Carrie Nation and I leave no rum shop in the town when I get through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary Green
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Cambridge Street
Deer Island
Baby left on porch shocks Raleigh community
Raleigh police report a 12 hour old infant found abandoned on a porch. The mother, described as a handsome young woman from Richmond Virginia, is the daughter of a Richmond police officer. Her betrayer has visited her under an assumed name.
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Raleigh
N. C
Richmond
Pension boost urged for widow of Rear Admiral Philip
Washington January 31 The house committee on pensions recommended raising the widow’s pension from thirty to fifty dollars per month for the widow of Rear Admiral Philip one of the captains in the battle off Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Pensions
Adm
Philip
Santiago
Kentucky split into two judicial districts bill advances
The senate committee on judiciary reported favorably a bill to divide Kentucky into two judicial districts. In Arkansas, Little Rock Debates led to a 46 to 37 vote refusing to expunge a resolution showing sympathy for Filipinos and Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbit St Sea
Senate
Kentucky
Little Rock
Ark
Jose Zby
Scandal Claims Prompt Probe Of Indiana Woman's Prison
Resolutions in the Indiana House and Senate call for a legislative committee investigation of the women's prison in Indianapolis. Inmates allegedly are poorly fed and subjected to torture while Superintendent Sarah Keeley is tied to a supply scheme with her nephew. Senator Stillwell seeks a vote to honor Kentucky refugees' return, but procedural moves delay action with debate planned for next week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House
Sarah Keeley
Senate
Stillwell
Posey County
Kentucky
Gilbert
Fugitive Meyers Escapes After Standoff
In Middlesboro Kentucky the Virginia fugitive Lewis Meyers escaped from a Sheriff Hughs posse during the early morning hours wearing his wife’s clothes. He had held officers at bay for over 24 hours before slipping away into Cumberland mountain snow and remains at large pursued by authorities. Prior to surrender demands he bought whiskey which was drugged by officers but he left it untouched.
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Middlesboro
Hughs
Lewis Meyers
Virginia
Meyers
Jury Secures Trial in Gibson Child Torture Case
Caulettsburg Kentucky January 31 The courthouse was crowded for the trial of John Gibson charged with torturing his child to death. Sheriff Fields escorted Gibson into the courtroom at 9 am as both sides rested after screening about 75 jurors. The jurors appeared satisfactory and observers expect a quick verdict.
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Caulettsburg
John Gibson
Sheriff Fields
Gibeson
Gibson
New Albany Man Arrested in "How to Make Money" Scam
William Roose Jr formerly of New Albany was arrested in Corydon on a complaint by Mrs. J. F. Matthews of Indianapolis who says she was victimized by a home money making ad. Roose ran a letters business and faced jail after the arrest. In Evansville Hiram Lay, a Henderson county Ky farmer, was robbed by two youths who took $38, aim changed to $1,000, and the pair, aged 15, were sent to reform school for three years.
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New Albany
William Roose, Jr
Corydon
J. 5. Matthews
Indianapolis
Roose
Evansville
Ind
Hiram Lay
Henderson County
May Bowers
Essie Lenner T. Hey
Reformatory
Arrest report spark unlocks Free man release at Greensburg
Greensburg Indiana January 31 reports of Pat Crowe arrest were based on a slight resemblance to Edward Freeman a young man sheltered at the jail overnight. Wednesday afternoon farmer Wim Kanouse identified Freeman as a cousin and secured his release.
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Greensburg
Ind
Pat Crowe
Edward Freeman
Wim. Kanouse
Freeman
Kentuckian's Klondike Will Submitted for Probate
A letter from Charles Mitchell, one of several Kentuckians who perished in the Kuskokwim river in the Klondike, has been offered for probate. The County Judge has the acceptance under consideration.
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Bowling Green
Charles Mitchell
Kuskokwin River
Klondike
Marion Police Chief and Officer Charged in City Hall Assault
Marion Indiana at city hall Chief of Police White and Patrolman William Pittsford were arrested on Wednesday evening for assaulting C. W. Chapman a local cigar manufacturer. The incident occurred in the mayor's office.
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Marion
Ind
White
William Pittsford
C. W. Chapman
Wealthy timber exporter jailed on insanity claim
Lexington Kentucky January 31 William Kohlkamp a rich exporter of logs and hard timber was jailed Wednesday night based on relatives claim of insanity.
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Lexington
William Kohlkamp
Minister Rev Thomas E Young Dies at 88 in Kentucky
Hopkinsville Kentucky January 31 Rev Thomas E Young died at Morton's Gap age eighty eight He served as a Cumberland Presbyterian church minister for sixty five years His long ministry and local leadership marked a life of service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville, Ky
Thomas E. Young
Morton’s Gap
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Seats in demand for Victoria funeral route crowd
London reports seats along the funeral procession fetch high prices from £10 to £50 for top-floor window views. Amid vast crowds at Windsor and Cowes, Maj. Edward B. Cassatt will ride with the US military attache staff. The Duke of Orleans plans to attend and lay a wreath in London.
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United States
London
Maj
Ed. B. Cassatt
St. James Street
Vieudilly
St.a.James Palace
Greece
Sparta
Grand Duke of
Baden
Victoria Station
Prince Charles of
Denmark
Marlboro House
St. George's Chapel
Pelayo
Spain
Diaz Moreu
Santiago
Edward &. Cassatt
Windsor
St. George’s Chapel
Eton
Paris
Duke of Orleans
Queen Victoria
Paris Cartoonist's Insult Sparks Duke's Ostracism
A Paris artist drew a caricature of Queen Victoria that provoked strong backlash in England, leading to the duke being socially shunned and isolated by his peers. The episode highlights tensions between British nobility and continental satire during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Queen Victoria
England
Funeral Services For Queen To Be Held Saturday
Ottawa reports the government has withdrawn sanction from a state memorial service planned for Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral. The action reflects Canada has no state church and would imply Anglican establishment, offending other denominations. A funeral service will proceed Saturday but not as a state affair.
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Ottawa
Ont
Christ Church Cathedral
Canada
Church of England
Dominion of Canada
Fire at Continental Clothing House in Chicago
A large fire destroyed the Continental clothing house building in Chicago on Wednesday evening. Employees leaped from windows into citizen spread life nets, injuring none but facing a total loss estimated at 1050000 with half insured on stock and 25 000 on the building. The store owner was J N Nusbaum and stock value was 80000 with 50 percent insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Continental Clothing House
Continental Clothing
J. N. Nusbaum
Damages Sought Over Leavenworth Mob Killing
The father of Fred Alexander the Black man burned by a Leavenworth mob on January 15 is in Kansas City seeking damages against the city and county. He plans to raise funds from Kansas Missouri friends and the national Colored citizenry to finance a legal appeal to the highest courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fred Alexander
Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas
Missouri
United States
Echo of polygamy crusade in Congress halts Utah college funds
In Washington on January 31 the anti polygamy crusade resurfaced during debate on the agricultural appropriation bill. An amendment by Indiana’s Mr Landis would withhold Utah college funds until officials confirm polygamy status among trustees or faculty. The House adopted the amendment then struck it out later. funds for farmers’ bulletins gained support as irrigation debates continued. The shipping bill also drew stalemated Senate attention with charges of favoritism from Mr Jones of Arkansas.
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Senate
Washington
Roberts
Utah
House
Landis
Ind
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. King
Mr. Roberts
K. Landis
Utah Agricultural College
Friends of the Farmer
Mahon
Turley
Enn
Jones
Ark
United States Treasury
Nashville
Fenn
Cox
Capitol
Animals Cremated in Baltimore Zoo Fire
A blaze at Frank C. Bostock's Zoo in Baltimore destroyed cages housing 75 or more animals. Only a few escaped including one elephant one camel two donkeys and a pack of hounds. Loss estimated at 400000 with building replacement around 15000. Fire likely started from an insulated electric wire. The fire occurred after a late performance and two audience members escaped.
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Frank C. Bostok
Baltimore
Italian Woman Murdered in Pittsburgh Home
Rosa Bott, an Italian resident of Mohler Street East End, was found murdered in bed after a nap. Her 9-year-old daughter described a man with a lit match over the couch, identified as James Bott, cousin of the husband, who fled after dinner. Police search husband and cousin.
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Pittsburgh
Rosa Bott
Mohler Street
East End
James Bott
Riots Reported at Kieff University
The Westminster Gazette reports serious riots at Kieff university with clashes between students and Cossacks. Many students were killed or wounded in the unrest reported Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Gazette
Kieff University
Parkdale Hatchet Club backs Mrs Nation saloon closure
Topeka suburb Parkdale forms the Hatchet Club to support Mrs Nation and her method of closing saloons, signaling local activism in the temperance movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Parkdale
Bonds Planned for St Louis World’s Fair 1903
The municipal assembly of St Louis voted to issue 5 million dollars in bonds at 3 1/4 percent to fund the 1903 World's Fair marking the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The measure proceeds to the mayor for signature, joining 5 million already raised locally and matching funds expected from Congress.
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Municipal Assembly
St. Louis
Forty Japanese Soldiers Killed in Shan Hai Kwan Blast
Shanghai reports the North China Daily News says an explosion during gunpowder destruction at Shan Hai Kwan killed 40 Japanese soldiers. The dispatch notes the incident as part of ongoing tensions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
North
China Daily News
Shan Hai Kwan
New Extradition Treaty Proclaimed With Peru
The president proclaimed a new extradition treaty between the United States and Peru on a Wednesday, marking a formal agreement to return fugitives and cooperate on legal matters across borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Peru
Revolutionists defeated near Carupano with prisoners
Near Carupano the revolutionists were defeated with many losses. Two of Generth Acosta's sons were captured. Mejano and osis also suffered defeat.
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Acosta
Caracas
Venezuela
Qiaynen Cable
Carupano
Generth Acosta
Mejano
Osis
Monument to be unveiled in Chickamauga park May 27
Engineer I. E. Betts of the Chickamauga park commission announced official notice from Major General C. I. Walker of the South Carolina commission that a monument funded by South Carolina would be unveiled May 27. Foundations are finished and the monument will be received here soon for erection.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
I. E. Betts
Chickamauga Park Commission
C. I. Walker
South Carolina
British Steamer Finsbury Loses Deck Load At Sea
The British steamer Finsbury under Captain Jones from New Orleans January 10 for Marseille and Genoa arrived at St Michaels Azores on Wednesday after heavy seas. She lost part of her deck load during the voyage.
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London
Finsbury
Markets Report From Cincinnati and Other Hubs on Jan 30
Flour prices across grades are listed for Cincinnati with ranges from $1.90 to $4.35 per unit. Wheat and corn figures show No. 2 red at 79 50c and corn at 42c on track. Live stock prices span hogs, cattle, sheep, lambs, and veal calves in Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo with varied high and low ranges, including prime steers at $5 and top lambs near $5.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo
N. Y
Ten Women Smash Wichita Saloons Led by Mrs Sheriff
In Wichita on a Wednesday three saloons were demolished by ten women from the W C T U led by Mrs Sheriff of Danville. The damage is estimated over $20,000 and is linked to sparking Mrs Nation to begin her saloon smashing campaign.
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Wichita
Kan
Anthony
Sheriff
Danville
Nation
Hamburg Sold For 64 000 At New York Auction
The stallion Hamburg, part of the Marcus Daly estate, sold at auction in New York for 64 000 dollars to W. C. Whitney after an earlier report of 60 000 dollars. The sale took place on a Wednesday with multiple bidders present.
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New York
Hamburg
Marcus Daly
W. C. Whitney
County Attorney closes all Montgomery county joints
Coffeyville Kansas January 31 indicates County Attorney Dena served notice on all keepers that no further operation of joints would be permitted. The action closes every establishment in Montgomery county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Montgomery County
Dena
Sir Cavendish Boyle Named Governor of Newfoundland
London reports Sir Cavendish Boyle K C M G has been appointed governor of Newfoundland, succeeding Sir Henry Edward McCallum who was newly named governor of Natal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cavendish Boyle
British Guinea
New Foundland
Henry Edward McCallum
Natal
Wilmington Couple sue railway for damages
Raleigh North Carolina January 31 Joseph Shepherd and wife of Wilmington have sued the Atlantic Coast railway for fifty thousand dollars damages claiming they were struck by a train while driving a buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Joseph Shepherd
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Railway Line
Modern Penelope Queen Wilhelmina of Holland
The article profiles the future Dutch queen Wilhelmina, noting her beauty as measured by character and homely skills. It describes her coronation era ambitions, throne room splendor, and the ceremonial role she will play with 400 to 500 courtiers, emphasizing her diligence and domestic expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Pauline Helen Marie
Holland
Penelope
Europe
Wilhelmina
High Court of Justice
Emma
Amsterdam
Hague
School of Art Needlework
Friesland
Decree Aims To Punish Duel Participants In Cuba
Gov Wood plans a decree to punish principals seconds and those who carry duels. He notes mothers and wives request decisive action to curb dueling used to blackmail or extort money. By making examples of a few bullies and helpers, the practice may be remedied.
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Cuba
Wood
Havana
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Beston
Babe
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Fugitive Meyers
John Gilbeson
Iname
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Isle of Wight
Osborne House
East Cowes
Spithead
Trinity Pier
Osborne
Edward
Count von Eulenberg
William
Hohenzollern
Canterbury
Winchester
York
Oxford
the Duke of Orleans
City and County of
Mr. King’s Amendment
Friends of the Farmers
Bostock
Dillsboro
Paul Libbert
Regermund
Milwaukee
Wis
M. J. Regermund
Appleton
Terre Haute
ST. Louis World's Fair
South Carolina Monument
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