Philippine municipal government act passed by U S commission
The act organizing municipal government in the Philippines was approved by the United States Commission with amendments barring voting or office for those who supported arms against U S authority. It transfers plebiscite duties to election judges and adds birth, marriage, and death records. The president's symbol of office is a gold headed tassel cane. The commission plans visits to Luzon provinces and southern islands to oversee provisional government arrangements.
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Manila
Dan
Philippines
United States Commission
United States Authority
Ott
United States
Luzon
Witnout
Ubu
PAWNBROKER NAMED COUNT IN GERMAN NOBILITY FIRE
Edward J. Sparenberg an east side pawnbroker and ex Assemblyman Phil Wissig's saloon in New York learned by cable he had become Count Sparenberg after the death of an uncle in Germany. He inherits 70000 and a fortune of several millions. He planned to stay in New York and joked about using the money while asking friends not to call him Count but Sparenbere.
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York
Edward J. Sparenberg
East Side
Count von Spare Aimnhrough
Germany
Rpasonberg
Sparenbere
Phil Wissig
Grand
Forsythe
Count
Count Electoral Vote Plan Adopted in House
From Washington Jan, the House committee on rules reported a substitute for the Senate resolution to count the electoral vote on February 13. The substitute follows 1878 law, omits presiding officer declaration, and states only the state vote suffices, avoiding partisan controversy. the resolution was adopted.
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Washington, Jan
Dalsel
Committee On Rules
Senate
Dalsell
Richardson
Tenn
Bailey
Tex
Washington capital removal bill moves to calendar
Olympia January 31. The house placed the capital removal bill on the calendar for Monday. Both branches plan a Saturday visit to Wright Park in Tacoma, offered free as a site for the state capitol. Yesterday's defeat of the grain inspection bill still competes with capital removal in public interest.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
House
Tacoma
Wright Park
Noble Lady Dead At Adare Manor In Limerick
London reports the death of Lady Rachael Charlotte Fitzgerald eldest daughter of the Earl of Dunraven and Mount Earl at Adare manor County Limerick. She had just given birth to a son expected to be well, but her death was unexpected and occurred this morning.
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London
Rachael Charlotte Fitzgerald
Earl of Dunraven
Mount Earl
Adare Manor
Adare
County Limerick
Trom
Ruhlin targets Jeffries in bid for heavyweight title
Akron giant Jim Ruhlin, heavyweight hopeful, arrives at a Cincinnati country club with Billy Madden and Denver Ed Martin to pursue a world title clash with Jim Jeffries. Ruhlin vows decisive victory on February 15, boasting prior Frisco bout, training underway, and plans to use a modern gym setup at Saengerfest hall and nearby facilities.
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Wincinnati
Ius Ruhlin
Akron
Country Club
Carthage
Jim Jeffries
San Francisco
Billy Madden
Ad “Denver Ed" Martin
Chester Park
Rublin
Christ Eichler
Hullin
Jeffries
Phat Jeffries
Frisco
California
Unai L
Saengerfest
Sharkey
Zoo
Jack Jeffries
Marin
Chamyong
Ono
Deo Gus
Martin
Ukemayan
Msi
Amercan
Ruhlin
Marth
Aining
Morang
Tevessary
City Seeks McClellan Creek Water Right Hearings
In Helena Montana Judge Clem ents heard the demurrer to the citys condemnation suit for McClellan Creek water rights. About 1 owner interests remain in dispute as the city pushes for the water right amid a hard fight. Smokehouse Mining reports its annual statement showing capital of 1.5 million, but no cash paid in. Assets include interests in Smokehouse and claims Destroying Angel Copper Bottom valued at 725000.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Clements
District Court
McClellan Creek
Smokehouse Mining Company
This Yning
Secretary of State
Smokehouse
Terrible explosion rocks New York cigars factory
Explosion at a cigars factory on Thirty second street and First avenue causes multiple deaths and injuries. Fireman Joseph Speicher is severely injured and likely to die, another unnamed fireman badly burned. Four women and eighteen men suffer lacerations and minor burns, all treated and sent home.
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New York
Ciges
Thirty-second Street
First Avenue
Joseph Speicher
Postoffice Bill Advances After Fortification Vote
Washington on January 31 reports the house completed the fortification bill vote and moved to consider the postoffice bill. The shift signals progress on postal service legislation amid ongoing wartime measures.
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Washington
Hay
High Price Sale of Thoroughbreds at Madison Square Garden
The Madison Square Garden horse sale drew global buyers despite stormy weather. Hamburg, one of the era’s top sires, sold for 80,000 to William Whitney with John Madden form bidding. Haggin led bidders others bought many horses, total sales about 150,800 while the trotting horses await spring judging.
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Inter Mountain
York
Madison Square Gardens
Europe
Australia
South Africa
Hamburg
William (. Whitney
New York
John F. Madden
Daly
Hanover
Teel
John Madden
Bowling Brook
Gravesend
Sheepshead Bay
Brighton Beach
Haggin
California
Mr. Daly ii
Turminung
Murphy
Philadelphia
Hathampton
Be Hugein
Ogden
Wilkin Lakeland
Talden
Sith
Kline
Lexington
Barridale
Wom
Bettis Blatke
Michael Murphy
Eugene Finch
J.B. Hage
Bie
J.tstuggin
Coulter
B. m
Cronewich
Gwendoline
John Roden
Heart of Midlothian
Ch. m
J. B. Hagelin
J.B. Haggin
William ©. Whitney
Br. m
J. B. Hagin
Fight For Water Power On Pend Oreille River
A contest over water power rights on the Pend Oreille river has surfaced with multiple claimants. A New York company backed by capital has located a mill site on both riverbanks, while the Kootenay Hydraulic company asserts title. Another party seeks the same site, raising fears of halted development until courts settle who holds the strongest legal claim.
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Pen W Oreille
Dt Wation
New York
Kootenay Hydraulic Company
Bull
Bes
Webfoots Never Tire Vote Toured by Senators
In Salem Oregon on January 31 the ballot for senior senator shows Corbett and Smith tied at 26 votes, McBride with 19, and Herman with 8. Jon, Moore, Williams each have 2, while Lowell did not vote.
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Salem
Ore
Corbett
Smith
McBride
Herman
Jon
Moore
Williams
Lowell
Sugar Tariff Rouses Russia in Trade Dispute
A Philadelphia Times summary reports Russia beet sugar shipments blocked at New York port amid calls by the American Beet Sugar Manufacturing and the National Association of Manufacturers for higher duties. Secret talks in Washington seek a hearing with Secretary Gage to avert a commercial clash with Russia. The debate centers on a proposed bounty-like credit added to beet sugar, with Russian officials and consuls arguing production controls prevent overruns.
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New York
the Times
Philadelphia
Russia
Ttade
National Association of Manufacturers
Howe
Mit Asi
W. TR. Twcker
Washington
Gage
Utis County
Oldest People In World Report From City Club
New York January report by the Hundred Year Club notes the oldest man as Taal Rodofsty of Moscow Russia at 126 and oldest woman as Mrs Navy Melitteld of Battle Creek Michigan at 120. The findings credit long lives to temperate habits and simple routines.
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New York
Committee On
Taal Rodofsty
Moscow
Russia
Navy Melitteld
Battle Creek
Mich
Todofsty
Joseph
Torporakl
da Wood
Rable Creek
Midh
Sanitarian
Coffin Sailed and Fleet Masses at Spithead for Queen Victoria
The Titi fleet reached Spithead and moved toward Plymouth as foreign warships and the British fleet gathered. The coffin of Queen Victoria was moved to Alexandria near the sick Duke of Cornwall and York, who remains feverish and ill. The Duchess of Cornwall and York plans to nurse him after the funeral.
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Cowes
Jan
Spithead
Unis
Peellins
Plymouth
Downs
Pelemouth
Queen Victoria
Alexandria
Duke
Cornwall
York
German Fleet Ready In Coyes Harbor Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia and his party arrived at noon, inspecting the guard before moving to Osborne House. A German squadron commanded by Prince Henry began a cruise aboard the Victoria Louise.
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Coyes
Prince Henry of
Pruaein
Dbeoor
Osborne Bouse
Prince Henry
Biju
Victoria Luise
Fine Story of Romancers Breadstuffs Take the Lead
A Washington dispatch reports confusion over American deserters and Venezuelan concessions, with the State Department cautious on Loomis and Toomix and signaling resolution to let Venezuelan courts decide turmeric matters. Separate Washington briefing notes the 1900 trade review noting record exports and rising imports, led by cotton, meats, and agricultural products as U.S. commerce expands markedly since 1800.
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New York
Timex
Washington
State Department
Ods
Port of Spain
Rai
Loomis
Leonia
Belin
Miles
Pie Havy
Toomix Pag
Fiat
Washington, D
Frank J. Mitchcock
United States
Shi~ Lim
Jess Chan
Macon
Noricea Leimer Jm
Financial fears surge as Cuban financing rumors spread
New York reports claim Ma Ladd, treasurer of Cuba, plans to flee with funds, prompting fears the Cubans will seize control of Cuba’s finances. Officials say Ladd will be replaced soon as secretary of Cuba’s treasury transfers to custodians, amid a controversial shift toward Cuban governance.
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York
Shah
Bo P. Ladd
Cuba
Wuave
Cabs
Elvil
Jet
Gada
Queen Victoria Seen Supporting Dreyfus Justice
A Geneva dispatch notes Queen Victoria expressed strong sympathy for Alfred Dreyfus and deduced the Rennes verdict with private prayers and private counsel. She urged allegiance to the innocent man and praised the Dreyfus family while forwarding despatches about the case.
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Duvunal Ta Subse de Geneve
Victoria
Duren
Who'e Dreyfus
Rennes
Sensene
Phereupon
Dreyfuss
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