Western Washington Valleys Flooded and Idaho Towns Affected
A three day rainstorm with chinook melt flooded western Washington valleys and parts of Latah County Idaho. Puyallup Stuck and White river valleys were inundated. Kent on the White River saw three miles of flooded banks. Northern Pacific trains stalled. Kendrick Idaho suffered heavy damage and drownings reported among Hamblin family and others.
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Smen
Idaho
Washington
Tacoma
Wash
Latah County
Puyallup
Stuck
White River
Kent
Northern Pacific
Kendrick
Ida
Charles Hamblin
Moscow
McCoy Beats Choynski After Timekeeper Error
Kid McCoy defeats Joe Choynski in a three round Broadway Athletic Club bout. The second round was cut short by the timekeeper, sparking protests from Choynski’s camp. McCoy’s knockdown in the final moments of the third came just after the bell, amid a spectator’s death near the stands.
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Kid
New Yenr
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
Broadway Athletic Club
Choynski
McCoy
Johnny White
Census Chief Urges Farmers to Prepare for Yearly Census
Director Merriam asks farmers nationwide to study and ready themselves between now and June to answer promptly about acreage, quantities and values of farm products, costs of fertilizers and labor, and all farm operation items for the calendar year 189. The aim is a complete and accurate census.
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Washington
Merriam
Special cleansing for the body by Doctor Pierce
The passage likens regular daily care to twice yearly body cleansing. It promotes Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to purify the blood cleanse the stomach and remove poisonous accumulations to prevent disease.
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Pierce
Wreck of Two-Masted Steamer Off St Marys Bay
A Newfoundland wreck report states a two masted steamer of about 8 000 tons struck a cliff at St Marys Bay in midwinter. Only three crew remained onboard into the afternoon before drowning or exposure, with survivors later dying after attempting rock footing. Wreckage and bodies, including a woman, are strewn along the coast while fire raged from kerosene cargo.
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St. Jounes
N. F
St. Mary
Wreck Mystery Deepens off St Mary's Bay
The wreck in St Marys bay remains unsolved as rough seas prevent landings. Bodies and wreckage are visible with the Fiona cruiser still near the site. A landing from Sculpin cove is planned to recover two bodies and nearly a full boat, and the vessel's name may be learned today.
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St. Jonns
N. F
St. Mary’s Bay
Fiona
Sculpin Cove
Yaqui Indians Harass Mexican Troops in January Skirmishes
Small Yaqui bands disrupt Mexican forces near Ortiz Mexico. A group of about 100 Indians rode into a corral, stampeded over 200 horses, and later claimed them. Guerrilla tactics hinder troop supply lines as General Torre’s forces face food shortages amid ongoing rebellion.
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Ortiz
Mex
Torres
French Warships Seize Chinese Outposts and Burn Villages
The Elm Branch reports French forces in Kwong Chan Wan bay began operations by capturing two Chinese gun boats and sinking their weapons. French ships shelled 20 villages, drove Chinese troops back, and a four hour clash at Vegluoc left four French dead and 28 wounded while Chinese losses were heavier. After retreat, French divisions pillaged villages and held mandarins as hostages to deter retaliation.
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Tacoma
Elm Branch
Shanghai
Kwong Chan Wan Bay
Vegluoc
Buckminster's Detective Work Tangles School Board Probe
Omaha report says Ed K Buckminster titled as a blackboard firm rep but revealed as a private detective for a board minority. He produced figures alleging Member Cowie involved in a sizable steal and secured about 200 dollars in bribe payoffs during the investigation session.
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Omaha
Jan
Ed K. Buckminster
Cowie
Two Men Die After Gas Incident in New York Hotel
John Woessner and George Seaman, German farmers from Ackley Iowa, stayed at the True Blue on Saturday night. One man blew out the gas and Woessner was found dead Sunday while Lehman lay unconscious beside him. Lehman was taken to a hospital with slim chances of recovery.
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New York
John Woessner
George Seaman
Ackley
Germany
True Blue
Second Avenue
Woessner
Lehman
Seven Cases of Plague in Honolulu Reported
Washington January 16 Surgeon General Wyman received a brief dispatch noting seven plague cases in Honolulu. The alert details are sparse and no further specifics are provided in the dispatch.
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Honolulu
Washington
Wyman
Anger over St Louis lighting debate erupts at city hall
A several hundred strong crowd stormed the corridors of the St Louis city hall as the house of delegates debated electric lighting for alleys parks and institutions. Alfred Life was assaulted and a sergeant drew a revolver before police quelled the disturbance. Governor Stannard addressed the crowd and the session adjourned until morning while bills on temporary relief passed first reading and full discussion began. Jimnes L Blair spoke for the citizens committee on the floor urging action.
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House of de St. Louis
St. Louis House of Delegates
Alfred Life
House
Henry L Weeks
Stannard
House of Delegates
Jimnes L. Blair
Bribe Money in Evidence in Clark Montana Senatorial Case
The senate committee on privileges and elections heard further testimony in Senator Clark of Montana's investigation. State Treasurer Collins displayed $30,000 in ten thousand dollar bills deposited by Whiteside. A Clark namesake testified about receiving ten thousand dollars from a manager to vote for Clark, while Fred W. Cowan recounted a Helena trip to sway Speaker Stiff, a plan that was never presented.
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Clark
Washilington
Montana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Whiteside
Collins
W.A. Clark
Madison County
Fred W. Cowan
Missoula
Legislative Investigating Committee
Senator Clark
Wellcome
Mr. Clark
Senate
Cowan
Helena
Bickford
Stiff
Methuen to Be Recalled for Mental Infirmity
London reports confirm General Lord Methuen, commander of the British relief force for Kimberley, is mentally unbalanced and to be recalled and retired. Wartime dispatches claim his messages show instability with a note reading darkness after dawn and letters from his division describe Magersfontein as an attack of a madman.
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London
War Office
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Magersfontein
British Seizure Of Goods To Transvaal Sparks Diplomatic Talks
Secretary Hay reports that British authorities released American cargo aboard the Dutch vessel Maria and sent it to Delagoa bay. The flour and provisions were seized as contraband of war for Transvaal troops, prompting diplomatic discussions between the United States and Great Britain.
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Wasitxeaton
Hay
Maria
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Great Britain
Cubans urged to unite at Havana meeting
At a Havana gathering on January 14 under the propaganda committee of the National party, Senor Pita warned Cuba will remain a bone of contention due to its situation and urged Cubans to unite as one man to preserve their individuality.
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Havana
Propaganda Committee
The
National Party
Senor Pita
Cuba
General Greely Able to Sit Up
Washington January 15 General Adolphusine Greely shows signs of recovery and is able to sit up, marking a notable improvement in his condition after illness or injury. The report notes medical progress and provides cautious optimism for his convalescence.
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Greely
Washington
Adolnusine
Proprietors of Denver Post Shot. Lawyer Anderson Released
Frederick G. Bonfils, owner of the Denver Post, is gravely injured after a shooting by lawyer W. W. Anderson. Associate Harry H. Tammen is resting easy. Anderson was released on habeas corpus with a $10,000 bond, posted by friends.
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Denver
Post
Anderson
Frederick G. Bonfils
W. W. Anderson
Harry H.tammen
Bonfils
C. P.butler
Indian Uprising Rumors Spur Winnipeg Officials Efforts
In Winnipeg Manitoba Red Men report Cree chiefs threatening to strike against the British. Officials, led by Assistant Commissioner Lash, expect peace and plan investigations into sedition. Troops are within reach to prevent an outbreak as leaders claim England robs Boers and tribes.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Janu
Lash
England
Hoar Named as Sender of Anti Expansion Speech
John Barrett ex minister to Siam identifies Senator Hoar as the author of the anti expansion speech read in Hong Kong and delivered to Filipino soldiers. Barrett says the transmission cost was $50,000 and notes the audience at Lake Forest University was hostile to administration policy in the islands.
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Chaco
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Hoar
Liale Forest’ S University
Hong Kong
Barrett
Oriental Islands
Luzon
Trainmen Threaten Major Great Northern Strike in Minot
Freight train workers of the Great Northern threaten a widespread walkout over a new rule forcing switching at terminal points. An informal meeting in Minot North Dakota on January 16 decided to strike today unless the modification is granted. The action could affect the entire system.
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Great Northern
Minot
N. D
Alaska Senate considers three judicial districts bill
Washington Jan 16 The senate committee on territories met to discuss a bill creating three judicial districts for Alaska. Several Alaska men attended and were asked if there was support for dividing the territory at Mount St Elias to make the southeast portion the territory of Seward. They replied that the people felt such a division should be necessary at some future time.
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Washingtoon
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska
Mount St. Elias
Seward
Ostracise Trust Magnates Proposal Discussed by Bryan and Hadley
Colonel W. J. Bryan and Yale professor Hadley spoke on January 15 about denying social recognition to trust magnates and other business leaders deemed harmful to the public welfare. They urged educating the public to recognize evils in the trust system.
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St. Louis
W. J. Bryan
Hadley
Yale University
Floods Recede in Potlatch and Clearwater Rivers
Spokane dated report notes floods in the Potlatch and Clearwater rivers receding. Wires to Kendrick and Juliaetta are down, but information from those areas is limited. Some damage noted though specifics are scarce.
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Spokane
Potlach
Kendrick
Juliaetta
Hente
Senate Debates Philippines Retention Amid War Policy
Crowded galleries heard Beveridge defend keeping the Philippines while debunking claims of incapacity for self government. Senate discussions covered Philippine issues, currency reform, census costs, and district matters as lawmakers adjourned for Jan 15.
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Senate
Beveridge
Philippines
Otis
Hale
Department of State
Hobart
House
Representative Greene
Nebraska
Lodge
Pettigrew
Stewart
Indianapolis Publi
Senate and House Prepare for Debates on War and Finance
The Senate plans to resume consideration of the Pettigrew resolution on Philippine war origins, followed by a Rawlins financial bill speech. Hoar Hale and Aldrich measures loom, with executive session on the Samoan treaty and Quay report anticipated. The House shifts to routine session work with urgent deficiency and pension bills likely to pass amidst debates on army and navy funding and insurrection issues.
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Senate
Berry
Petticrew
Wolcott
Rawlins
House
District of Columbia
June W. Gayle
Kentucky
Cannon
Washingtog
Philippines
Utah
Great Britain
Aldrigh
Bacon
Washington
Hobart
Army
Pension Office
Marlborough to Sail Saturday for South Africa
London Jan 16 The Duke of Marlborough who volunteered for service in South Africa will sail for Cape Town Saturday next.
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Marlborough
London
Duke of Marlborough
South Africa
Cape Town
Wheat Drops as Bearish Data Hit Market
Wheat fell further on bearish statistics and weak demand with May futures dropping below prior session levels. Corn oats pork and livestock prices moved, with cattle receipts strong and hogs and sheep trading steady to lower in Ohio and Illinois markets.
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Lake
Cattle Receipts and Prices in Kansas Report
Kansas cattle receipts total about 5 400 with a mix of stock quality. Prices shown include heavy native steers 5.07 to 6.90, lightweights 4.00 to 23.73, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.90, cows and heifers 3.20 to 4.50, canners 2.90 to 3.15, fed westerns 3.75 to 6.40, western feeders 3.27 to 7.0, Texans 8.95 to 4.50. Pigs near 5.40 to 4.4, stockers and feeders 4.29 to 4.10.
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Ontanio
Kansas
South Ginahs Live Stock Receipts Report
South Owada cattle receipts show steady demand for native beef steers at around 4.25 to 4.50 with top prices near 90 dollars. Western steers traded around 32564.55 can, reflecting market activity in Texas.
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South Ginahs
South Owada
Dan
Texas
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