Tidal Wave Destruction Hits Tahiti Islands
News from Tahiti recounts a disastrous storm that struck the Society and Puamoto islands, killing an estimated 800 to 1,000 people and leaving many destitute. Survivors aboard the Excelsior and Eimeo swam to safety as ships arrived with relief. Eight whites were among the drowned, and a missing woman died by suicide. The French governor and Italian warship Calabria coordinated aid as waves and tidal surges endangered dozens more.
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Alexander Brander
N. P. Plunkett
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T. D. Donnelly
Gaulois
Marquesas Islands
Campaign Against Crime in Louisville and Kentucky
Ministers and prominent laymen in Louisville and across Kentucky opened a broad anti crime campaign. Special church services urged reform in criminal law administration amid a spate of murders in Louisville and statewide during recent months.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Death of Mrs Laura Cranston in Mexico
News reached Earl M. Cranston of the death of Mrs Laura M. Cranston wife of Bishop Earl Cranston at a Mexican church conference trip. The death is attributed to nervous shock after the family, including their daughter, were in Pekin during the Boxer disturbances. The U S minister Mr Gouverneur was a guest at the Cranston residence as outbreaks began.
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Mexico
Laura M. Cranston
Earl Cranston
Methodist Church
Freight embargo lifted by Baltimore and Ohio officials
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials announced the freight embargo has been lifted after weeks of congestion. Freight is now being accepted from all connections with no bottlenecks reported on the line.
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Battle With Bandits Near Blue Jacket
In a clash between United States deputy marshals and a band of alleged horse thieves at Blue Jacket I T two bandits were killed and a third surrendered to officers in Vinita February 9.
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Race riot reported in Coffee county Georgia
Telegraphs from Waycross report a race riot at McDonald Coffee county on Sunday where two white men faced a crowd of negroes. Two negroes were killed one mortally wounded and eight others badly wounded including three women.
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Spanish Statesman Duke of Tetuan Dies in Madrid
Madrid February 9 The Duke of Tetuan once minister of foreign affairs died Sunday after illness spanning some time.
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Addicks Withdraws From Senator Bid in Delaware
J Edward Addicks abruptly ends his bid for the United States Senate after weeks of pressure. The move follows the Senate's rejection of William M Byrne and prompts a shift to Gov Hunn or Secretary Lawton as likely successors. Delaware lawmakers react as union Republicans discuss joint caucus plans while Democrats meet at the Capitol hotel to respond.
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Hold Up Game Ends Hobson Retirement Bid
Captain Richmond P Hobson United States Navy said a House Naval Affairs Committee led by Representative Bankhead blocked retirement legislation. Hobson cited impaired eyesight from tropical construction work and Manila hospital discharge as reasons for retirement. Bankhead denied responsibility for the committee’s action against reporting the retirement bill.
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Alabama
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Tariff reform and the panic of 1893 debate
The piece sides with the view that the Wilson tariff contributed to the 1893 panic by reducing revenue and shaking public confidence. It traces events from 1890 to 1894, noting Democratic tariff bills, the 1892 election, and revenue losses, arguing fiscal missteps worsened the crisis.
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Death of C. M. Nichols Former Daily Republic Editor
C M Nichols longtime Springfield newspaper figure dies at 74. Born in Westfield New York he spent nearly 50 years in local press work and was close friend of Whitelaw Reid. A promoter of the Chautauqua assembly he worked with Lewis Miller and Bishop Vincent in the movement.
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Train stuck in tunnel near Wenatchee
A west bound Great Northern passenger train was held in a tunnel for nearly two hours. Engine crews were overcome by gases. passenger Abbott freed the air brakes, enabling a gravity roll out of the tunnel. In Wenatchee, the conductor, brakeman and two women passengers were unconscious.
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First National Bank Redeems Hawaiian Silver Coin
The First National Bank in Honolulu received 50000 in United States silver coin via the steamer Ventura from the San Francisco mint. It will begin redeeming the Hawaiian issue of 1000000 coined in 1883 under King Kalakaua, with dollars half dollars and quarters to be redeemed while dimes circulate. Eight hundred thousand dollars of the issue will be redeemed, with further silver shipments due from the United States government.
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United States
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Kalakaua
Veteran West Virginia politician Edwin Maxwell dies at 75
Charlestown W V Feb 6 Edwin Maxwell of Clarksburg aged 75 and the legislature's oldest member died here Thursday Maxwell held roles as supreme judge attorney general state senator and was the 1884 Republican nominee for governor though defeated He was prominent in state affairs for decades and in public life is noted for a long career in law and politics
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National Republican Editorial Delegates Meet Set
The annual national contention of delegates from state editorial associations across the United States will convene at the Arlington hotel in Washington on February 26 and 27. Delegates will gather to discuss party issues and editorial matters of national interest.
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Victory for Roosevelt on Trust Regulation Begins
The issue of regulating trusts moves in Congress six months after Roosevelt linked his speeches to the trust question. The measure is described as conservative, aimed at limiting secret contracts and rebates, making public reports, and bringing big corporations under law without unduly harming business. It marks a first step in a national policy that balances regulation with capital stability.
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Forest riches bolster Philippines retention argument
The chief of the bureau of forestry reports that half of the Philippine islands are heavily timbered with mainly hardwoods including white mahogany satin wood rosewood and ebony and that only about five percent is privately owned. This finding strengthens pro retention advocates as the U S expands commerce and trade in the territory.
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Plans of the Democrats in tariff revision debate
Secretary Shaw warned at a New York Republican club that another tariff campaign is likely, centered on high prices and the oppressed consumer. The piece notes the 1893 losses, argues tariffs should only be revised to relieve real hardship, and says both parties will avoid tariff changes until trusts are curbbed.
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Republicans Split Over Philippine Currency Bill Defeat
Twenty eight Republicans bolted to join Democrats in adopting the substitute for the Philippine currency bill. The clash highlighted a shift from silver toward the gold standard with a debate on extending U S coinage laws to the islands. The House faces a tense fight in the Senate and among rival factions in Washington as lawmakers weigh unity and economic arguments.
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Bryan and Democratic splits spark sharp reactions across papers
The Washington Post, Albany Journal, Cleveland Leader and Indianapolis papers react to William J. Bryan and the Democratic party. Critics mock Bryan’s influence, note tariff disputes from 1891 to 1895, discuss the gold standard for the Philippines, and hint at a Cleveland leadership path as eastern dominance grows.
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Stories Told By And About Abraham Lincoln
A collection of anecdotes attributed to and about Abraham Lincoln recounts pardons, vices, and wry exchanges. Lincoln relates tales about oysters, a governor, a lawyer, and Civil War figures, with humor on self restraint, virtue, and leadership. The remarks mix stage banter, legal jests, and cabinet banter in a historical humor voice.
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Lincoln jokes and quips from wartime anecdotes
Anecdotes attributed to Abraham Lincoln surface as he deals with requests for favors and reports from Congress. He quips about the Capitol distance, the brevity of life, and life’s “short and simple annals.” He tests a gun report, jokes about whiskey with Grant, and answers a royal marriage notice with wit. Lincoln’s humor reveals a practical, direct leader guiding a nation through war.
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