Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Colombia Panama Talks
Washington reports General Reyes, Colombia's special minister, warned he would publish correspondence with the state department if the material was not sent to the senate or made public. Secretary Hay discussed the Panama situation with General Heyes and the president, signaling ongoing, unsettled efforts for a peaceful adjustment.
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Washington
Associated Press
General Reyes
State Department
Department
Senate
Heyes
Panama
New
York
Hay
Congress
Reyes
Colombia
Palsma
Support Gained For the Russian Influence in Manchuria
Paris reports official sentiment backs strengthening Russia’s claim to paramount influence in Manchuria. Moscow seeks access for Japanese travel and trade but opposes large Japanese colonies. Officials say Russia’s stance is irrevocable and shifts focus of talks from Corea to Manchuria.
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Paris
Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Corea
Europe
America
China
Washington Post Office Scandal Jury Trial Opens
August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff of Washington and Isr and Mrs George B Lorenz of Toledo go on trial in criminal court No 1 before Justice Pritchard on an indictment alleging conspiracy to defraud. Spectator attendance was light.
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Washington
W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
D. C
Isr
George B. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Post Office
Justice Pritchard
Russia Kills War Ship Purchase Rumors
The St Petersburg report says the marine minister will not buy foreign ships and has not negotiated on such deals. Public interest in the Russo Japanese dispute is low with Manchuria concerns fading as newspapers hint at selling the railway. Some outlets urge caution with calls of a “yellow danger” and referring to Japan as the Jews of the Orient.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
M. Souverin
Novoe Vremya
Near
Middle East
Far East
Orient
Vladivostock
Europe
Jury Panel Exhausted As Trial Adjourns To Tomorrow
To select a jury the panel was exhausted and court adjourned until tomorrow. Eleven jurors were selected with the government having three challenges remaining while the defendants hold four.
Democrats to contest Indiana apportionment in two counties
Tomorrow in Indianapolis Indiana the Democratic party will file suits in two counties to challenge the constitutionality of the apportionment act passed by the Republican majority in the last legislature. The actions, prepared under Democratic direction, aim to test the measure in court.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Directhie Democratic
Taft Nomination as Secretary of War Confirmed
In Washington the Senate executive session confirmed William H. Taft of Ohio as Secretary of War. The same session also confirmed Luke E. Wright as civil Governor of the Philippines and Henry C. Ide as vice governor of the Philippine islands. Senator Morgan protested Panama recognition, but the party vote carried.
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Washington
Senate
W. S. Buchanan
Republic of
Panama
Morgan
Lodge
Buchanan
William H. Taft
Ohio
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Philippines
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Philippine Islands
Senate Adopts Proposal for Clerks Investigation
In Washington the Senate entered executive session after morning business. Senator Stewart introduced a resolution directing the Appropriations Committee to study departmental clerks needed to avoid extending clerk hours from 4 to 4 30 PM, but Gallinger questioned legal seven hour limits and the measure was laid over. Lodge moved the body into executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Committee On Appropriation
Gallinger
Lodge
House remembers Ohio's Mr. Skiles and passes Ark bridge bill
In opening prayers the chaplain notes the death of Mr. Skiles of Ohio. The House passes a bill to build a bridge over the St Francis river at Marked Tree Arkansas. A resolution to obtain attorney general information on Sherman anti trust act expenditures is approved with a public interest caveat. Resolutions honoring Skiles are adopted and the House adjourns at 12 22 p m until tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Skiles
Ohio
St. Francis River
Marked Tree
Ark
Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
Hay resumes duties at State Department after illness
Secretary Hay appeared at the State Department in Washington for the first time in weeks. He looked well but remained somewhat weak after a severe grip. He met with Japanese Minister Takahira for a lengthy discussion on Far East affairs.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Department
Takahira
Far East
To Pay High Honor to Dead Chieftain
Funeral services for General John B. Gordon will be held next Thursday in the state house with prominent southern leaders attending. Gordon's body leaves Miami Tuesday in the private car of Henry M. Flagler, escorted by Florida troops to the Georgia line where the Georgia militia will join. Governor Terrell proclaims the funeral day a state observance as flags are lowered to half mast.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
State House
Florida
Henry M. Flagler
Gordon
Miami
Georgia
Terrell
General John B. Gordon Dies at Georgia Plantation
General John B. Gordon the last lieutenant general of the Confederacy died at his Reynolds Georgia plantation after several days of illness. A veteran of Spottsylvania Antietam Gettysburg and Petersburg he rose from cavalry to corps command and later served twice as governor and twice as a U S senator. He led Confederate veterans as their commanding general and spent retirement between Reynolds and Atlanta.
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Miami
John B. Gordon
Here
Hampton
Gordon
Spottsylvania Court House
Hancock
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Antietam
University of Georgia
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Senate
Confederate Veterans
Confederacy
Reynolds
Atlanta
Fort Wayne to Enforce School Vaccination Permits
City officials headed by Mayor Berghoff and Dr. Macbeth adopt a policy requiring vaccination certificates for students returning after illness or detention. The health board may bar unvaccinated children until proof is provided, aiming to boost vaccination rates amid recent smallpox cases including a new patient, Benjamin F. Smith, 15, at 721 Walnut Street.
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A. H. Macbeth
Board of Health
Fort Wayne
Berghoff
Shambaugh
Macbeth
Health Board
Walnut Street
Benjamin F. Smith
Anarchists Charged After Disturbance at St Casimer Church
Rev Father John Sutkaitis filed disorderly conduct charges against Joseph Petritis and two known anarchists following last night's disruption at St Casimers Lithuanian Catholic church in Pittsburgh. Sutkaitis recounted alleged plots to assassinate President McKinley and to dynamite the Vatican and Leo XIII, but authorities moved to investigate the church trouble and a warrant was issued for Petritis.
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Pittsburg
John Sutkaitis
St. Casimers Lithuanian Catholic Church
Joseph Petritis
Petritis
Antony Bukanskas
Father Lutkaitis
McKinley
Leo XIII
Vatican
St. Casimere
Petrits
St. Casimers Church
Regis Canevin
Joseph Muskewicz
General John B. Gordon Dies in Florida and Funeral Planned
Remains of General John B. Gordon will reach Atlanta Tuesday and lie in state at the state house for several days. Funeral exercises are to be held in the house of representatives with southern speakers and Confederate veterans delivering eulogies. Governor Terrell to issue a proclamation calling all Georgians to observe the death.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Miami
Fla
State House
Terrell
Gordon
House of Representatives
South
General Gordon
Lee Takes Command of United Confederate Veterans
In New Orleans on January 11 General Stephen D. Lee, commander of the Tennessee department, United Confederate Veterans, issues a general order assuming the office of commander in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans association. The post was made vacant by General John B Gordon's death. Lee states the staff of the late commander-in-chief continues as his staff.
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New Orleans
Stephen D. Lee
Tennessee Department
United Confederate Veterans
Lee
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
John B. Gordon
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