Plan of Philippine government proposed by commission
The Philippine commission proposes an American governor for the archipelago with an advisory council of Americans and natives, a partly elective legislative assembly, and provincial governors. It also envisions subdivisions presided by Americans or educated natives.
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Commission
Philippine Archipelago
Legislative Assembly
Washington
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Centralized assault planned near Potgieter's Drift and Tugela
Military experts in London expect a concentric attack against Joubert with Buller moving west with two divisions. One division at Potgieter's Drift and another near a Tugela ford, aiming to threaten the Boer left flank. Dewdorp west of Ladysmith could be struck from two routes as part of the plan.
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London
Morning Post
Joubert
Buller
Potgieter
Warren
Tugela River
White
Rumors of Imminent Major Battle Rise at Natal
Reports from Natal say tension is mounting as news of a large battle is momentarily anticipated. The war office is said to have received a promising report but is withholding details until the British force at Tugela completes its movement.
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Natal
War Office
Tugela
Democratic faction clash over Indiana state chairmanship in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis delegates convene to organize the state committee after last week’s district caucusing. Mayor Taggart, re elected district seven chair, faces a bid for state chair by silver faction against gold aligned James Murdock. Silver back Parks Martin for re election as chairman.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Taggart
James Murdock
Parks Martin
Republicans vow to fight Goebel to the bitter end in Kentucky
Kentucky Republican leaders led by Governor Taylor and Ex-Governor Bradley met to discuss the gub ernatorial dispute. They claim law backs their position and warn Democrats they will resist to the bitter end, even if Goebel seeks the seat. The plan includes calling out the militia if needed and taking the fight to Washington with senators Blackburn and Bradley presenting Kentucky credentials.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Taylor
Bradley
Marshall
United States
Debos
Goebel
Washington
Blackburn
German Vessel Heligoland Wreck Identified Off St Marys Bay
In St John’s Newfoundland on Jan 17, authorities confirm the wrecked ship off St Mary’s Bay is the German oil tank steamer Heligoland. Captain Van Rittera, sailing from Philadelphia Jan 5 bound for Bergen, Norway, had a crew of 38, all Germans. No more bodies were recovered and all are presumed lost.
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van Rittera
Philadelphia
Bergen
Norway
Germany
Roberts Committee Reaches Unanimous Fact Finding
The Roberts committee finished its work with a unanimous finding of facts. A majority report signed by seven members supports exclusion, while a minority report signed by two members favors seating and then expelling him. The two dissenters are Dearmond and Littlefield.
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Washington
Roberts Committee
Dearmond
Littlefield
Foreign sailor Miller executed in Tokyo murder case
In Tokyo on January 16 an American sailor named Miller was executed for killing his mistress and two Japanese women. He is the first foreigner to have both a death sentence pronounced and carried out by Japanese authorities.
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Tokio
Japan
Miller
Joaquin Miller Confined by Severe Cold at Home
Joaquin Miller the poet has been confined to his San Francisco home for several days with a severe cold that threatens to develop into pneumonia.
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San Francisco
Joaquin Miller
Yaqui Junta appeal stirs El Paso business circles
A circulated Yaqui Junta statement from Babispe Sonora endorsed by Manuel Saavedra proposes a provisional Yaqui government and calls Americans to enlist. It argues for Sonora independence, warns against Mexican forces, and urges strong local support for El Paso chamber of commerce to mobilize aid and enrollment.
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Sonora
Spain
Babispe
Sierra Madre Divide
Casas Grandes
el Paso
Manuel Saavedra
United States
Mexico
Oposura
Kentuckians in Tragedy: Colson and Scott Duel Ends in Fatal Battle
Coroner opens inquest into the deaths of Lieutenant Ethelbert Scott and Luther Demarre after a clash with ex congressman David G. Colson in Kentucky. Capt. B B Golden and others were wounded and Colson was also injured during the fatal afternoon confrontation. The feud traces to a prior incident at Annis ton Alabama and a restaurant meeting that left Colson wounded.
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Meager
Leactt
Luther Demaree
Colson
David G. Colson
Middlesboro
Ethelbert Scott
Somerset
Scott
Luther B. Demarre
Shelbyville
B. B. Golden
Barboursville
Dolorel Colson
Harry McEwing
Louisville
W. G. Ridpath
Chicago
Colonel Colson
Kentucky
Congress
Republican Party
Eleventh
Golden
Anniston
Ala
Sacred bear hunt rites at Jemes Pueblo spark jubilant return
Special correspondence from the Herald notes the Jemes war captain and 22 men tracking a sacred bear in the Nacimiento range. They kill the bear, share meat, and return to Jemes Pueblo amid shouts. Women toss offerings, a relative touches the hide first, and a celebratory dance closes the ceremony.
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Jemes, N. M
Jemes Pueblo
Nacimiento Range
Sierra
Metal Market Copper Quiet as Prices Steady in New York
Copper holds at 164, silver 59, lead 4.45 amid a quiet market in New York. The Daily Herald notes steady trading and regular weekly price listings.
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New York
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