Army Reorganization Bill Clears Last Hurdle
Congress approves conference report on the United States Army reorganization bill by 33 to 2, sending it to the president for signature. Despite Republican opposition, several GOP senators joined Democrats in voting against the report amid criticism of war department provisions. Great Fire erupts in New York City as the session concludes.
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New York City
WashingTon
Congress
United States Army
Senate
House of Representatives
Yeller
War Department
Democrata
Spectacular Great Fire in New York Cigar Box Factory
A Thursday explosion at the W. Wicke Company cigar box factory on East Thirty first Street led to a massive blaze visible across Manhattan. About twenty injured, widespread damage across a city block, several nearby lumber yards damaged, and a loss estimated at 1.5 million dollars. The seven story building’s shaving tower exploded, wrecking the tower and wrecking the engine-house roof. gas seepage is suspected.
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New York
W. Wicke Company
East Thirtyfirst Street
Manhattan
William Wicke Company
Japical City
Frankel Bros
Des Moines
Businesa
Frankels
Suit Filed Over 1.6 Million Coal Lands Dispute
W H Pearson, of St Paul, sues J J Hill and the Great Northern Railroad for 1 600 000 claiming Pearson’s contract earned him a share of profits from Montana coal lands worth about 314 000 000. He alleges Hill interests seized lands after discovery and now mine 1 600 tons daily while he unveils a new geological theory.
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St. Paul
W. H. Pearson
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Hill
Pearson
Stackett
Pacific Coast
Coates Opera House
Moat Prominent Theater in Kansas City Destroyed by Fire
A major blaze destroyed the Coates Opera House on Tenth Street and Broadway in Kansas City, ending the evening performance of Walker Whiteside and his company who had just finished Heart and Sword. The fire spread rapidly to the rear. actors fled their dressing rooms as flames overtook the building. Firemen failed to save the structure, focusing efforts on the Coates Hotel. The theater, valued at 125000 to 150000 dollars, was a famed Western venue and did not survive.
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Kansas City
Coates Opera House
Tenth Street
Broadway
Walker Whiteside
Coates Hotel
West
Saloon raids by temperance women in Anthony Kansas
Temperance activists led by Mrs. Nation style raid four Anthony saloons on Wednesday January 30. Armed couples accompanied the women as they bashed glass fronts and smashed liquor fixtures causing about $2000 in property damage. A proprietor was struck with a beer bottle and injured during one clash.
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Temperance
Anthony
Kan
Nation
W. C. Tou
Danville
Groom Dies After Five Hours Of Marriage In Seattle
Frank M. Hanley, bridegroom of five hours, drank strychnine in the bridal chamber and died in the arms of his bride Mrs Rose Breidenstein in South Park near Seattle. He had confessed a past betrayal in Minneapolis and asked forgiveness before the January 29 ceremony. The couple fled serenaders to the Hardy House to avoid disturbance. Hanley died about an hour after the poison as his wife watched, declaring he was unworthy to live as her husband.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank M. Hanley
Hanley
Rose Breidenstein
South Park
Minneapolis
Arkansas Senator Jones Seeks Porto Rican Dividend Probe
Senator Jones of Arkansas on January 30 introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war to inform the senate whether Porto Rico’s executive council has guaranteed dividends to corporations and whether public property has been donated, with details on quantity, nature, value, and legal authority. He cited a San Juan newspaper report alleging a $100,000 donation to the French Railway Company and tax exemption.
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Arkansas
Wasmixaron
Jones
Senate
Secretary of War
Executive Council of
Porto Rico
Executive Council
San Juan
0Thinat
Disgraced Army Officer Surrenders NJ Property
Capt. Oberlin M. Carter after court martial and dismissal from the United States Army conveys two land tracts in Grange New Jersey to Corente Jon Carter. Deeds dated January 25 1001 list a nominal consideration of 100 though the revenue value is 340 000. The site hosts six modern houses and is linked to Robert F. Wastcott formerly of Orange now in New York, Carter's father in law.
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Oberlin M. Carter
Jon Carter
Grange
N.J
Lelongeil
Robert F. Wastcott
Orange
New York
Capt
Carter
Monster Order for Coal Shocks Trade Officials
A huge coal export deal was sealed by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company selling 200 coal boats averaging 25 000 bushels each to a New Orleans agent and shipper. The 5 000 000 bushel contract priced 1 cent above last year’s New Orleans average, signaling a record single purchase for export trade.
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Monster
Pittsnine
Monongahela River
Minister Samuel Andrews Killed in Wabash Tragedy
Rev. Samuel Andrews, a Presbyterian minister at Wabash, was killed by the oars on Tuesday. His two legs and left arm were severed in the incident. The event shocks the local community and raises questions about the cause and context of the fatal attack.
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Samuel Andrews
Wabash
Maximum Punishment For Miss Basschicter Slayers
Four men found guilty of second degree murder for the Oct II attack on Jeannia Hose. sentences set at thirty years hard labor for McAlister Campbell McAnator and Kerr fifteen years for Kerr. The defendants issued a public statement through counsel claiming resignation and sorrow for their families, blaming sensational metropolitan press.
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Basschicter
Parreson
N. J
Walter G. McAnator
Witham
Andrew J. Campbell
Jeannia Hose Sohicec
George Kerr
McAlister
Campbell
Kerr
Itang Callow
Manly
Dirk
President's Liability Debate at Cuban Constitutional Convention
Havana delegates debated the president's liability for crimes against the state and trial method. Riveria and others argued various extents of accountability, with a majority favoring treason as the limit and removal as sole penalty. The senate would retain power to try treasonable acts, while courts remain able to hold the president accountable for other offences. An added article grants expulsion power over foreigners deemed pernicious to the government.
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Havana
Republic
Gen
Riveria
Lable
Senor Nunez
Senor Rafael Portuogilo
Senate
Wealth for a convict in late Capt Moore will case
In Cleveland the will of late Capt JJ W Moore leaves wealth to W A F Moore a Sing Sing convict and husband of Fayne Moore. The estate valued at about 600000 funds a house and lot on Duane Street cash and an interest in Capt Moore's lake fleet with shares going to two sisters and a brother.
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Capt. Moore
Lake Fleet
Moore
Ani Oie
Michigan Supreme Court Upheld Inheritance Tax Law
In Lansing Michigan the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling upholding the constitutionality of the inheritance tax law. The court also granted an order directing the Ingham County district court to show cause why a writ should not issue in the contempt case against former Gov. Pingree. Ice bridge forms at Niagara Falls as season’s first ice solidifies and grows.
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Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Pingree
Ingham County
Night Saloon Vote Fails In Chicago Council
Chicago city council votes 4 to 5 against Mayer Harrison plan to repeal midnight saloon closing law. MARKET QUOTATIONS cover cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across multiple cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit St Louis Milwaukee Buffalo New York with mixed results and fluctuating highs and lows.
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Chicago
Mayer Harrison
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York
Three Changes Alleged In Titus Amendment Debate
Constitutional scholars in Des Moines contend the Titus amendment for biennial elections makes three constitutional changes in one vote. They say separate submission was required for multiple amendments, but the measure passed as a single item. Attorneys general argue the changes are a single subject necessitated by the election shift.
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Titus
Des Moines
General Assembly
Mullin
Supreme Court
Tragic Death by Self Merges With School Life
Frances Clift of Elkader died by her own hand in an apparent suicide amid claims of a deranged mind. A letter to a playmate Dora Elvidge expresses farewell and she marks birth and death dates in her books. She was a top student at Prof. Webb’s class and had recently complained about school work.
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Frances Quinn
Elkader
Frances Clift
Dora Elvidge
Frances
Webb
Rail depot moved nearer town still refused
Rail commissioners refuse a second time to order LeGrange Northwest depot moved but decree a spur for freight and require the company to set a nearby depot once a highway opens. The action reflects the rail system public interest over local town push. The report also notes related items from Iowa: millionaire Artemus Lamb’s move to Los Angeles after injuries, sun therapy hospital plans, a fatal gasoline burn, and other local notes.
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LeGrange
Town Board of Railroad Commissioners
Orlor
Des Moines Fire Destroys Frankels Store and Nearby Properties
A severe January fire in Des Moines obliterated Frankels department store and damaged surrounding blocks. Losses exceed 500000 with insurance covering much. other major losses include Younker Bros and Utica Building Co. No injuries reported. fire halted by lack of wind and rapid efforts of fire crews.
Betsy and the B'ar Woman Frightens Away Cherokee Burglars
In Cherokee a bold burglary occurred between midnight and 4 a.m. at Frank Davis’s residence. Mrs. Davis woke her sleeping husband and urged investigation, but he stayed in bed, while she created enough noise to terrify the intruders away. The burglars fled after missing clothing and wearables were discovered missing.
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Cherokee
Frank Davis
Weis
Farmer John Worrell Found Dead Near Onawa Iowa
Iowa story reports the death of Monona County farmer John Worrell near the Missouri River eight miles west of Onawa. His body lay on the Nebraska side, partially buried in sand, with blood present and rumors of foul play. His wagon team died entangled in harness. a companion who returned home refused to speak. The item also notes other regional items: Fraternal Congress debates Iowa membership, a prisoner escape near Davenport, a LeMars runaway injury, a disappearing landlord near Ute, a LeMars holdup, Iowa no Pan American exhibit funds, and several small instances from Boone Humboldt Dubuque and Montgomery counties.
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Monona County
Nebraska
John Worrell
Lincoln Township
Missouri River
Onawa
Worrell
Lown
Bremer County Leads Iowa In Cattle Per Square Mile
Bremer County tops Iowa counties with 41 cows per square mile, followed by Delaware 35, Jones 32, and Scott Fayette and Chickasaw at 31. State totals show 1,295,080 cows valued at $38,358,503, with varied county densities and notable shifts in northern regions.
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Bremer County
Delaware
Jones
Scott, Fayette and Chickasaw
Buchanan
Duitmque
Emmet County
White Osceola
Fremont
Dickinson
Harrison
Wnt
Des Moines
Sioux City
Thyeuport
Burlington
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Connell Bluffs
Inque
Port Madison
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Muscatine I
Orimwa
Buchanan County
Bremer
Aud Chickas
Adhe
Asher Epuns
Fayette
Junes
Oi Teorrye Clinton
Rater
Darbnane
Koxsath
Hardin
Blackhawk
Hamilton
Bale Alto
Winneshiek
Mit
Marabattown
Elders
Whitten
Trom Liscomb
Conrad
Grundy County
Bangor
Liscomb
Atney
Albion
Liscom
Stanford
Liscuinh
Union
Rock Valley
New Providence
Weidorn
North Star
Hubbard
Zearing
Ttigs
Senate Debates Indian Appropriation and Shipping Bills
Congressional action spanned the week with the Senate focusing on the Indian appropriation bill and attacks on the Dawes commission. The House advanced the naval and postal codification bills while opposing amendments. Debate touched irrigation projects for San Carlos and ongoing discussions over the army reorganization bill. Officials and lawmakers including Platt Quarles Towne Clapp Hawley and Loud were noted as parts of the proceedings.
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Senate
Detsi
Dawes Commission
House
San Carlos
Gila River
Arizona
Platt
Connecticut
Quarles
Wisconsin
Stewart
Chandler
Thurston
Hawley
Ertforts
Loud
California
Gear of Town
Senter Towne
Minnesota
Government of the Philippines
Clapp
District of Columbia
Spain
Taventy
Richardson
Indian Territory Population Boom and Oddities in Fractured Report
A garbled 19th century notice reports Indian Territory doubling its population over a decade, thefts claim a 2500 dollar brooch, and global figures note Africa's population near 80 million. It mentions Swedish admiralty inventions, a House of Commons note, and various local figures, with references to U. S. and Texas events, plus Creek leader Col Pink Tawkie’s death and Creek nation history.
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Louise Bowers
Chicago
Africa
U Usut Maj
Ange
House of Commons
Lord Broughiay
Wei
Sehwatke
Onoda
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de Wet
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Senior Jones
Neely
Charles F. W. Neely
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Sweden
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STATI
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State Hospital
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Los Angeles
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Kid Carter
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Aideo Juns
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Av A. Barnes
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Gates
Cheyenne
Uvorge TL. Gates
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Iowa College
First Congregational Church of
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Henry Pauli
Davenport
Uiat
Onea
Offic Board of Health
Stella Thomas
Christian Agsoulkton
Chitago
Frankel
Walnut Street
Sixth Avenue
Auperb
Younker Bros
A. & 1. Fredrich
Utica Building Company
C. J. Seely
C. W. Bogg Company
Betsy
Lowa Fraternal Congress
National Organization
Lowa Association
Lowa
Frank Smith
United States Court
Fuller
Hit
B. W. ‘Pritz
LeMars
Surrey
Trita
Unity
David Hobinson
Ute Lain Thatel
Fort Dunhee
le Maren
Pat McCoy
Iuwa
Buffalo
Mullan
Ce Board
Wiron Lewis
Boone and Humboldt
Detfersoy Township
Dubuque Country
Garfield Township
Montgomery County
Lawa
Meremiuit Mia Steed
Dringell
Ware
Moorhead
Albis
Henderson
Frank Bricksley
Eldion
Town County
Elias Jameson
F. W. Knight
Milford
Benaig
Turner
DHL
Corlicx
Bureau of Animal Industry of
Agricultural Department
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Mahon
I.a
Wednesshiy the
Seite
Conference
Arotyiv Organization
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