Gave Them A Scare Democratic Flurry In The House
Washington reports a chaotic session as the re apportionment bill loomed with a sparse quorum. A privilege resolution on voting rights in several states sparked a partisan clash, adjournment moves, and accusations of bribery tied to oleomargarine politics.
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Olmstead
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Richardson
Tennessee
Richardean
Rich
Underwool
Adourn
Ree Rdson
Senate hearing on oleomargarine bill resumes in Washington
The senate committee on agriculture opened its hearing on the oleomargarine bill with Hon. W. M. Springer representing the National Live Stock association. He stated the group controls a combined capital of 600 million dollars, holds annual conventions, and sent a memorial opposing the measure as favoring one interest at the expense of another. He cited figures to support the stance.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture Today
W. M. Springer
National Live Stock Association
Short Lived Rebellion Defeated Near Lezein
Curacoa dispatch reports General Celestino Perasa former Venezuela secretary general defeated after proclaiming a revolt at Lezein Mironda district. He fled with a few followers toward Colombia. No engagement details received. He had gathered 700 followers at La Pasqua.
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Herald
Curacoa
Celestino Perasa
Venezuela
Lezein
Miranda
Colombia
la Pasqua
War Ships Collide in Brest Engagement
Brest reports a collision between French gunboats early today. Details are scarce as officers assess damage and determine if crew injuries occurred. Rival ships exchanged fire without broader escalation nearby.
Senate Opens First Session of the New Century
Washington January. At the first session of the Senate in the twentieth century work resumed where it paused after holidays. President Frye called the Senate to order as members greeted one another. The shipping subsidy bill was presented and debated briefly before the Army reorganization bill was set as unfinished business.
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Jan
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Hawley
Pettigrew
Bacon
Petti- Brewch
Srmy Hill
Menhir Collides With French Torpedo Cruiser Fleur eus
A morning collision near the bay entry involved the French torpedo cruiser Fleur eus and Menhir. The Fleur eus sustained port side rents and was towed into the harbor after being stabilized with collision mats.
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Menhir
Fleureus
Exiled Venezuelan Leader Andrade In San Juan
Former Venezuelan president Andrade, long exiled after the last revolution, has arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico on January 3. He plans to depart soon and is believed to plan join Venezuelan insurgents in ongoing upheaval.
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San Juan
P. R
Andrade
Venezuela
Railway trust rumors denied by Rio Grande president
Denver January 3 President E T Jeffrey of the Rio Grande denies any truth to reports of a gigantic railway combine to control all major lines. He says meetings in New York lack such purpose and urges strict obedience to the interstate commerce act and public notice of rate changes. Weak lines to be absorbed or vanish, benefiting the public and business.
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E. T. Jeffrey
Rio Grande
New York
Condensed Milk for Boers Seized by Station Master
A Fraserburg road station master in Capetown seized cases labeled Condensed Milk sent to Fraserburg that concealed 3,000 split bullets 500 detonators and 150 pounds of dynamite within.
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Fraserburg Road
Fraserburg
Cape Town Crisis Spurs Loyalist Defense Force Formatio
Gen Kitchener dispatch urges Forester Walker to mobilize trains and mounted troops to protect colonists. Ministers call for a paid defense force as fighting rumors swirl 80 miles north of Markesfontein while volunteers rush to enlist.
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Kitchener
Forester Walker
Cape Colony
Lomion
Jan
Markesfontein
Open Door principle eyed in China treaty talks
A Washington dispatch reports that a commercial treaty with China will include a formal recognition of open door principles. Powers favor it. some may seek independent conventions with China. Officials expect one treaty with added open door provisions, despite possible delays on indemnity and commercial questions. Conger notes uniform settlement may cause delays, while Chinese envoys claim they can meet preliminary conditions. Germany may question Boxer punishment but negotiations proceed.
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Herald
Washington
China
Pekin
Conger
Germany
Rewards an Enemy. Anaconda Clerk appoints deputy
County Clerk and Recorder-elect Phil Greenan announced his deputyship. He retained George M. from the current staff, with Dan Maroney certifying legislative contest documents to Secretary of State Hogan. The second deputy, R. P. O'Brien, a noted attorney, surprised many by joining the administration despite past opposition.
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Anaconda
Mont
Phil Greenan
George M
Martin
R. P. O'Brien
O'Brien
Democratic
Capt. Keenan
Dan Maroney
Hogan
Justices of the Peace
Powell
Emerpleasipligae
Rtrt
Hetena
al Ones
Legislative Assembly
Bitter Cold Blaze Destroys Jersey City Tenements
A fire in three story frame tenements on Bushwick street Jersey City early today killed Mary Devine aged 60 and drove ill Mary Arnickie aged 27 from bed. Three other persons were injured as 28 families were left homeless while Miss Arnickie, under medical care, gave birth in an ambulance en route to her mother’s home. Insurance covered part of the $50,000 loss.
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New York
Mary Devine
Mary Arnickie
Bushwick Street
Jersey City
Annickie
Nothing but thievery in headlines from Pekin dispatch
A New York Herald telegraph from Pekin accuses punitive expeditions of looting. Lieut. Colonel Wint met German troops at Tang Hin where villagers were taxed 4 000 twels and 100 pony loaves of furs for alleged Christian murders. The Germans aim to cripple Chinese authority while an American force cooperates, raising questions about motive. Newport, Ky reports: Remme, former cashier of the German National Bank, was arrested on an affidavit charging aiding Brown in embezzlement. bond set at $20,000.
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Wint
Sixth Cavalry
Tang Hin
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Remme
German National Bank
Tucker
Brown
Jan
Lymen
Attia
Sam Cates
Prns
Tay Head
Wind News
Crete
Oregon
Neme
Nome
Telegraphs and wages in scattered reports from Jan 3
A string of brief dispatches mentions wage increases for telegraph workers in the U S, a Vancouver incident blowing a man to pieces, Boer War comparisons by The Standard in London, Alaska government construction orders, Chicago saloon laws, and Senate politics in Minnesota. Other items cover wage agreements at National Steel Works, Kitchener’s possible command, Canadian manufacturers forming a furniture cartel, a kidnapping case in Ancol, and local notices of funerals and marriages.
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National Steel Works
London
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Ovation for Field Marshal Roberts in Southampton crowds
Southampton residents greet Field Marshal Lord Roberts with vast enthusiasm despite foggy weather. He arrives amid patriotic songs and bands, receiving the freedom of the city in a brass casket at Hartley Institute, then departs for London as thousands cheer and police guard routes to prevent unrest.
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Lord Roberts
Loyd Roberts
Mushcal
London
Tondon
Jan
Ceowile
Lord Robes
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Ermshina
Avila
Paddington
Gailewad
Bishop Ninde Dies in Detroit at 68
Bishop We X Ninde of the Methodist Episcopal Church, aged 68, was found dead in his Detroit home. Heart trouble suspected after he reportedly caught a cold at a funeral yesterday. He served as bishop since 1885 and had a history as a missionary in India. He leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter. A conference of Michigan officials yesterday voted to sell the Episcopal residence used by the Shines family amid church reorganizations in Michigan.
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Mich
Dan
We X. Ninde
Vpiscopal
Episenjal Ehuren
Ellera
Michigan
Wall
Bishan Shinee
Customs Station Robbed in Kamiehuk Incident
Report says robbers struck the customs station at Kamiehuk on the West River country and obtained a substantial loot valued at about 1100. Detroit authorities and local police are investigating the breach and pursuing possible leads.
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Itt
Kamiehuk Iy
West River
Lot Valtyert
Grip in the Navy Hospitalized Men At Brooklyn Yard
A hundred sailors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard have been confined to the hospital over the past week with injuries. Capt. Alt, Lt. Pickering, and others are among those suffering as the barvardes mud? event is noted.
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Repoklyn Navy Yard
Siffering
Cole le Meade
Barvarkes
Alt. Mx
Lieut Pickering
Alaska's Millions of Gold Rumors Stir Nome District
The article outlines Alaskan gold prospects near Nome and Kotzebue sound with reports of vast potentials and conflicting claims. It notes mining activity around Nome and Bluestone reefs west of Nome, mentions judges Stevens and Noyes handling cases, and comments on the health and mortality during the 1899 era mining season.
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Geval
Nome
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