Death of Queen Victoria Proclaims Edward VII King
Queen Victoria dies at Osborne in England. Edward VII ascends the throne as Britain enters a period of mourning. Princes, emperors, and crowds mourn. Victoria’s wealth and Osborne life are debated. King Edward VIs reign begins amid preparations for royal obsequies and a world-wide sense of loss.
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Edward VII
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House of Commons
St. Stephen’s
War Office
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
Privy Council
Osborne House
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Victoria
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Froglove
Lincoln
United Kingdom
Albert Edward
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Princess Alexandra of
Denmark
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George Frederick Ernest Albert
Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar
Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary
Maud Charlotte ‘Mary Victoria
Azon
Victoria Avon
Germany
Prussia
William
Death of the queen triggers mourning in Washington
Four days of anxiety in Washington gave way to the news of the queen of England's death. The presidency sent condolences to the new king, orders were issued for half mast at executive departments, and formalities followed in tribute.
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New York
New York City
England
Queen Victoria
Trinity
Washington
Eng
The Commoner name chosen for Bryan's new weekly paper
Lincoln Neb Jan 23 The Commoner issued its first number with a salutatory by William J Bryan. He explains the title honors the common people and aims to protect their rights and promote their interests. He defends the term against demagogic use and stresses the common people's role in society and government.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Webster
Fire leaves Grand Opera House ruined in Cincinnati blaze
The Grand Opera House in Cincinnati was destroyed by a fire starting near the furnace beneath the orchestra. Actor E H Sothern’s company suffered about 50000 in losses while the audience dispersed calmly. Total losses exceed 300000 including nearby buildings and equipment. Carrie Nation and allies faced charges in Wichita before planning further saloon smashings.
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Cincinnati
Grand Opera House
Hamlet
E. H. Sothern
Sothern Company
Teof
Gifts Engine House
Butler
Rainforth & Havlin
Demand of Anthracites at UMWA Convention
Delegates from Pennsylvania anthracite districts at the United Mine Workers of America convention insist on a fixed anthracite wage scale by the scale committee. They demand operator recognition first, then a 10 to 15 percent raise. At opening, usual committees were appointed.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
South African hospital care praised despite evils
London report on the hospital commission notes evils are serious and must be minimized but overall medical and hospital arrangements have not broken down. It states there has been no scandal in care of the sick and wounded nor widespread neglect or indifference to suffering.
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London
South African Hospital Commission
Bailey Elected U.S. Senator from Texas
In Austin on January 23 the Texas Senate and House elected J. W. Bailey of Gainesville to succeed Horace Chilton. Senate vote was Bailey 27 to Atlee 2. House vote Bailey 110 to Crewe 1 and Reagan 1 and Chilton 2.
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Austin
Tex
J. W. Bailey
Gainesville
United States
Horace Chilton
Senate
E. A. Atlee
House
M. M. Crewe
John M. Reagan
Chilton
Weinstock Sentenced for Cutting with Intent to Kill
Walter Weinstock of Hackney, Ohio, who assaulted and mutilated Nellie Morris, pleaded guilty to cutting with intent to kill and was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary in McConnelsville on January 23.
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Weinstock
McConnelsville, O
Walter Weinstock
Hackney
Nellie Morris
House and Senate Report on Victoria Death and Cramps Claims
Washington on Jan 23 reports the House expressed profound regret for Queen Victoria's death and adjourned in tribute. It also passed bills to send Cramps & Sons claims totaling about 1.3 million dollars for armor plate supply failures to the Court of Claims. Senate extended placer mining laws to Saline lands after debate.
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Victoria
Washington
Court of Claims
Cramup & Sons
New York
Columbia
Massachusetts
Indiana
Senate
Senate Adopts Resolution On Queen Victoria Death
Washington on January 23 the senate recognized Queen Victoria's death by adopting a resolution to be engrossed and sent to Britain's prime minister. In open session the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill was completed with committee amendments and awaits individual senator amendments.
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Washington
Victoria
Senate
Britain
Senate Ratifies Spain Treaty for Sibutu and Cagayan Islands
Washington January 23 Senate in executive session ratified the treaties for the acquisition of Sibutu and Cagayan islands in the Philippine group at a cost of 100000 dollars. The vote stood 38 to 19 with a two thirds requirement. Several senators indicated opposition to further oriental territory growth in the debate.
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Washington
Senate
Spain
Sibutu
Cagayan
Oriental
Freight Car Famine Reaches Crisis in Pittsburg
Freight car shortages deepen in Pittsburg as January reports describe a mounting railcar famine. Officials warn additional delays threaten shipments and industrial supplies across the region.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Unrest in Creek Nation Triggers Federal Intervention
In Muscogee Indian Territory on January 23 federal troops are to be sent to quell the Snake bands an uprising by faizbloods west of Exfala. Tensions rise as threats of arson and violence against whites and neutral Indians spread while Chie Mekko appeals to President McKinley.
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I. T
Washington
Creek Country
Ex— Fala
Botim
Chie Mekko
McKinley
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