Nebraskan challenges idolators in house clash
Representative Boutell of Illinois accused Democrats of danger from idolators as he recalled Nebuchadnezzar and Solomon to warn against tearing down the pillars. He praised the Dingley Act and predicted Roosevelt’s renomination with strong cross-party support, while Williams defended the Roosevelt stand and relegated the silver question to the rear due to gold output changes.
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Boutell
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William Jennings Bryan
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Philippines
Civil service urged annuity insurance and reclassification
The civil service commission asks Congress to require annuity insurance for new entrants to the classified service with premiums deducted from salaries and to extend similar measures to current workers. It proposes retirement provisions for superannuated employees and a comprehensive reclassification of the federal departmental service.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Commission
District of Columbia law boosts incorporations ahead of New Jersey
Recorder of deeds report to the House District of Columbia committee shows DC code provides more inducements for incorporations than New Jersey. By January 27, 922 certificates issued with total capital $1,541,901,200. One firm had $500,000,000 capital. incorporation cost $1.25.
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New Jersey
Washington
House Committee On the
District of Columbia
Recorder of Deeds
Noted Delegates Named to Universal Congress of Lawyers
Washington reports that on January 27 the President named delegates to the Universal Congress of Lawyers. Details remain scant as officials confirm selections and dates.
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Washington
Universal Congress of
American official visits Europe for silver standard talks
Charles Conant, a member of the monetary mission, is in Rome conducting negotiations with Italy on standardizing silver currency in the Orient. He travels to major European capitals under State Department instruction, with hopeful prospects for an international agreement.
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Washington
Charles “Conant
Monetary
Rome
Orient
State Department
Europe
Cabinet meeting on Panama talks with no action taken
All cabinet members except Secretary Hay who is in the south attended Tuesday's meeting. The Panama situation was discussed but no action was taken.
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Washington
Jan
Hay
Panama
Russia
Lord Lansdowne
Foreign Office
London
Japan
China
Manchuria
Fifteen Miners Die as Cage Falls at Stratton Mine
Victor Colorado January 27. Fifteen men died and one injured when a cage carrying workers dropped 1,500 feet in the Stratton Independence mine. Blood and flesh were found along the shaft and the cage settled in 25 feet of water. Engineer Frank Gelles surrendered. militia now guards the mine pending inquiry.
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Stratton
Independence
Victor, Colo
Victor
Colo
Stratton Independence Mine
Frank Gelles
Albers Guilty of Perjury in Bribery Case
Former Circuit Court Commissioner Garritt H. Albers was found guilty by a jury in Grand Rapids of perjury tied to a prior bribery trial. The court granted a stay of sentence until February 21 and Albers posted 3000 dollars bail. Perjury carries up to fifteen years in state prison.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Circuit Court
Ohio Adopts Scarlet Carnation as State Flower
Columbus January 27 The Ohio house passed a joint resolution by Representative Hill of Columbiana County designating the scarlet carnation as the state flower The measure now awaits Senate concurrence and honors President McKinley as the flower’s namesake and symbol of public affection.
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House
Hill
Columbiana County
Senate
McKinley
Ohio
American College Burns in Erzerum Fire
Mail advices report the American mission college for girls in Erzerum Armenia destroyed by a fire believed incendiary. An official inquiry has been opened by authorities.
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American College
Constantinople
Erzerum
Armenia
American Mission College For
Lynch to Lecturing Tour in United States
London reports Col. Arthur Lynch remains in England with his location undisclosed. After a brief France tour he plans a lecturing trip to the United States.
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America
London
Col
Arthur Lynch
England
France
United States
Mina Aleix Nearing Recovery After Loop-the-Loop Injury
Madrid reports Miss Mina Aleix the American girl injured when she fell from her automobile during a looping the loop act is improving. Doctors say she will recover and regain health.
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Mina Aleix
Madrid
Lawson's Son Dies on Train in Wigton
Mordaunt Lawson, third son of Sir Wilfrid Lawson the temperance leader, was found unconscious on a train at Wigton Cumberland. He died shortly after.
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Wilfrid Lawson
London
Mordaunt
Sir Wilfrid Lawson
Wigton
Cumberland
Child Workers Evade Law At Chicago Stockyards
Factory Inspector Davies states hundreds of children under age are working at the Union stockyards, with affidavits alleged to be perjured. The report highlights enforcement actions and potential legal consequences for firms employing underage workers.
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Chicago
Davies
Deadly mine disaster rescue fails in Harwick shaft
A sixteen man rescue party faced freezing water and near impossibly cold conditions as they tried to reach entombed miners in the Harwick mine. Eight hours into the effort the party was cut off and most bodies lay unrecoverable, with officials planning a cemetery for the victims.
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Pittsburg
Harwick - Mine
Baker Estate Settled In Racine After 21 Years Trust
The estate of Robert H. Baker, founder and co owner of a fourth interest in Cage Threshing Machine Co, is paid to four heirs. Trustees discharged after managing the estate twenty one years. Value rose from 1.5 million to 2.5 million. Distributed to Charles H. Baker of Chicago Edward Baker Robert Baker and Mrs. Clarence Richards of Racine.
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Racine, Wis
Robert H. Baker
Cage Threshing Machine Company
Charles H. Baker
Chicago
Edward
Robert
Baker
Clarence Richards
Racine
Train Kills Four Of Family in Madison Incident
Four persons were killed in Madison when a train struck a family vehicle near the tracks. The tragedy occurred after the car attempted to cross the line, with rescue units responding to the fatal crash. Investigators from the local police and railroad authorities gathered evidence at the scene.
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Train
Indians Spend Money Freely on Tattoo Markings
In Chandler Indian Territory on January 21 a member of the Otoes, who sold high priced inheritance allotments, paid about 300 dollars for a tattoo on his little daughter's face by an expert tattooer. The article notes the tribe is displaying costly taste in tattoos and adornments.
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Chandler
I. T
Change Election of Bishops in Rome Jan 21
The pope issued a personal order transferring episcopal elections from the propaganda to the special commission of cardinals in the congregation of the holy office. This note outlines a shift in oversight for bishops not under propaganda control.
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Rome
Maj. Sherman Dies Leaving Four Heirs in Four States
The article notes Maj. Sherman a West pioneer and lawyer who came to Des Moines in 1848, served as post master, clerk of the district court, and army paymaster, later thriving in mercantile and insurance ventures. Widower with four children: Mrs. Frank B. Wiborg Cincinnati, Charles M Chicago attorney, Arthur local resident, and Mrs. W C Griffith Washington.
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Sherman
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Charles T. Sherman
Ohio
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Sampson
Maj. Sherman
Frank B. Wiborg
Cincinnati
Charles M
Chicago
Arthur
W. C. Griffith
Washington
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Reported Today
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for January 25 show price movements across wheat corn and securities. Traders monitor futures activity as markets respond to supply demand and macro cues from the period.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Tin Ledge Found Near Salmon City Idaho Prospectors Rush
A large well defined tin-bearing ledge three miles west of Salmon City Idaho has been found, sparking excitement as prospectors flock to the site despite heavy snow.
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Idaho
Salt Lake
Utah
Salmon City
Trustees Battle Burglar at Park Avenue Church
Two trustees of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church fought a burglar inside the New York church. Both trustees were knocked down before the intruder fled through a rear window and was later captured by police.
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New York
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Packers Hurt Stockmen Declares Kansas Boss
C K Mc Campbell president of the Kansas City Live Stock Commission says cattlemen are going out of business as Packers combine destroys profits in Topeka report to Governor Bailey.
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Topeka
Kas
C. K. McCampbell
Kansas City
Panic in Berlin Theater Causes Ceiling Fall
Panic swept the Deutsches Theater in Berlin after a ceiling section collapsed in a corridor near the auditorium. Many spectators fled their seats but the disturbance was quelled without injuries reported.
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Berlin
Deutsches Theater
Ice Ocean Swim Rivalry Near Nantucket Victory
In Nantucket Massachusetts a fifty yard ice swim off Belle Creek saw John W. Sweeney beat Carl H. Place by a quarter yard in a time of 7 minutes 43 seconds.
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Ocean
Nantucket
Mass
Belle Creek
John W. Sweeney
Carl H. Place
One Fare Plus Two Dollars From Chicago Round Trip
Travel offer from Chicago via Chicago Great Western Railway to New Mexico Missouri Kansas Nebraska. Tickets on sale January 1 9 and February 2 16 with ample return limits. For information contact J Pp Eimer G P A Chicago Ill. April 19.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
New Mexico
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Marc
Osclo News Social Roundup Notes in Town Branches
A lively Saturday night party drew many young attendees at Ed Boyer’s home. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Samuel Rockstrob of South Bend staying with relatives. Zion Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Addison Watts. Pearl Hilbish and Berle Nicholson of Bristol called on.
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Samuel Rockstrob
South Bend
Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion
Addison Watts
Pearl- Hilbish
Berle ‘Nicholson
Bristol
Rescue Work Continues At Pittsburgh Coal Mine Disaster
Efforts to rescue 180 to 190 entombed miners continue as gas fumes and ice hinder access after a fire damp explosion at a Pittsburgh area mine. Reported fatalities include engineer Selwyn Taylor, with rescuers overcome by fumes and water flooding the shaft. authorities fear all inside are dead.
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Selwyn
M. Taylor
Taylor
Cunningham
Robert North
Jack McCann
Allegheny Coal Company
Becker
Smith
Alkernest
F. Hutchinson
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