Forakerspeech on Philippines expansion sparks Senate clash
Washington January 12 A climax in the senate debate on expansion. Foraker argues the United States has inherent power to acquire territory and that the Philippines may be governed, noting the plan should be temporary and the people deserve self government. Hoar and others respond with support for eventual self rule. Other Cuban affairs noted include police chief appointments and local safety measures.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Philippines
Foraker
United States
West
Lear
Awas
Hoar
Gomez
Congress
Bacon
Georgia
Allen
Nebraska
Americans Drugging Fight In Tropics Prolong War Says Envoy
Berlin correspondent of The Standard reports Professor Blumentritt, Aguinaldo’s man, claims Americans drink and fight poorly in tropics. He says guerrilla war could last six to eight years, aiding Filipino independence as tensions rise in eastern Asia. Jesuits and Benedictines freed, other orders jailed. nuns spared. He asserts Americans might buy insurgent army for 3 million dollars, while Filipinos expect a Washington inspired party to grant independence.
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London
Berlin
The
Standard
Blumentritt
Aguinaldo
Tageblatt
Tropics
Asia
Indiana Men Have Smallpox in Havana Regimental Camp
Havana January 12 two more suspected smallpox cases in the One Hundred and Sixty first Indiana bring total to three. The sick are isolated and the regiment stays quarantined within the regimental camp huts. General health is good with only 110 in hospital out of 14 000. Private Harry Becker of Fortyninth Iowa died Tuesday from old injuries aboard the Minnewaska and Private Shotwell of Company G died of appendicitis.
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Indiana
Havana
Hmnts
Harry Becker
Forty
Iowa
United States
Minnewaska
Shotwell
Company G
Censorship Enforced on Manila Messages
New York dispatch reports the Western Union Telegraph central office was informed by the Eastern Extension company that all Manila press messages are subject to censorship, a rule imposed on Tuesday.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Eastern Extension Company
Manila
College Safe Robbed at Iowa State University
Early morning burglars dynamited the main building safe at Iowa State University in Iowa City. They looted the contents and escaped, leaving tools behind, with no clue for investigators. A separate report from Pana Illinois notes a smallpox case among black miners and potential quarantine plans. Kid McCoy claims foul blows contributed to his loss to Sharkey and seeks another bout or a match with Corbett.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State University
Iowa City
McCoy
New York
Evening World
Kid McCoy
Sharkey
Corbett
Ludlow assigns Cuban and American officials to Havana mayor and police
Gen Ludlow names Senor Perfecto Lacoste Havana mayor and Cuban General Mario Menocal chief of police. Colonel J G Evans, former South Carolina governor and Ludlow staffer, becomes Superintendent of the department of corrections. Ex Chief McCullagh stays to help implement the police plan devised with Colonel Moulton.
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William Ludlow
Ludlow
Havana
Senor Lacoste
Mario Menocal
J. G. Evans
South Carolina Volunteers
South Carolina
Department of Corrections
McCullagh
New York Cty
Colonel Moulton
Sec
County official probes allege deputy Sid Terry for forgery
Shelbyville January 12 a committee examining county officer books alleges deputy Sid Terry under the prior county clerk was a forger and embezzler. The charge says he issued orders for foreign companies, drew funds, remitted the correct amount, and kept the excess.
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Shelbyville
Sid Terry
Eddy disappearance suggests $20,000 shortage in accounts
Grand Rapids reports an investigation into L. P. Eddy who vanished about a month ago. Authorities find an apparent shortage of about $20,000 in his accounts. The money was entrusted to him to invest, largely by relatives, with losses ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 plus a substantial sum belonging to his mother.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
L. P. Eddy
Odin clerk arrested in Vincennes for defaulting city funds
Vincennes Indiana January 12 John Parker of Odin Illinois a city clerk in default was arrested yesterday while visiting a friend He admits the charge and says he will return to face the trouble A $500 reward was offered for his arrest
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Vincennes
Ind
John Parker
Odin
Tlis
Grand Rapids Merchant Crushed to Death in Store
Grand Rapids Michigan January 12 Worden head of Worden Grocery company wholesale dealers was crushed to death after being caught between an elevator and the floor in the store yesterday.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
A. Worden
Worden Grocery Company
They Welcome Joseph Choate As Hay’s London Successor
In London on January 12 a chorus of welcome greets Joseph Choate as Colonel Hay's successor, signaling a fresh diplomatic chapter and public acclaim in the British capital.
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Joseph Choate
London
Hay
Beaurepaire’s Plea to Deputies over Dreyfus Case
Paris January 12 M Quesnay de Beaurepaire former president of the civil section of the court of cassations calls the deputies to remove the Dreyfus case from the criminal chamber. He demands an immediate inquiry and warns of danger to the army and the nation if inaction allows the case to remain. He portrays magistracy as threatened and urges restoration of prestige and unity.
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Paris
M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire
Court of Cassations
Dreyfus
Criminal Chamber
Erief
Dreyfusites
France
National Army
Dreyfus Affair Deepens As Leaders Fall From Favor
The Dreyfus controversy widens as M de Beaurepaire loses standing among anti Dreyfusards and faces possible coup. Maseau urges the criminal chamber to act as judge of instruction while new chapters open with Urba in Gohier trial and the Reinach case. A broader anti Dreyfusard effort hinges on resilience or force. A separate item notes a New York Evening Post report urging a consolidation of major U S gas and electric lighting fixtures manufacturers.
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M. de Baurepaire
Dreyfus
M Maseau
Criminal Chamber
M. Maseau
M. Poblogue
Foreign Office
M. de Beaurepaire
Urbain Gohier
M. Gohier
Madagascar
Jos
Relnach
la Republique Francaise
Deign
Henry
Reinach
New York
the Evening Post
Egg Dilemma: Restaurant Has 500 Ways to Cook Eggs
A patron asked for eggs and faced a staff boast of 500 cooking methods plus 70 scrambling and 40 frying styles. The customer, overwhelmed, finally chose none and left, remarking that the only certain way was straight out the door.
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Philadelphia Record
Woman's health and home remedies in 19th century notice
An adish ad tone extols housework as healthy but links women’s health to reproductive organ derangements. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe permanent cure and offers a mail order Medical Adviser from Buffalo. The piece shifts to San Juan lodging conditions under Spanish law, noting hot rooms without outside windows for safety and water supply from rooftop cisterns.
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Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
San Juan
Porto Rico
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia Claim
A historical notice claims that pneumonia follows colds or la grippe less often when Chamberlains Cough Remedy is used. It asserts the remedy counters cold or grippe progression and rates it best for bad colds and grippe. Emmert & Burrell sell the product with warranty.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Bethesda Cure Promoted by Waukesha Mineral Spring Co
In letters from John H. Hamline of Chicago and Chas W. Purdy M D of Chicago, Bethesda is praised as curative for Brights Disease and recommended for Acute and Chronic cases. The firm offers a booklet of testimonials and full information. Sold in sealed half gallon bottles by druggists. Address A M Jones, President. Bethesda Mineral Spring Co., Waukesha Wis.
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Bethesda
John H. Hamline
Chicago
Bright
Chas. W. Purdy
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
War Atlas for Spanish possessions mailed to Cedar Rapids
Atlas contains 16 colored maps measuring 14 by 21 inches detailing principal cities and towns of Spanish possessions. Sent postage paid for 18 cents. Address J. Mortons G. P. & T. A., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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Spanis
J. Mortons G. P. & T. A
Cedar Rapids
Railway Employes Congress to be Held in Chicago
Gorigrens to Be Had to Organize Again at Unifaria Legislation Chicago January 12 arrangements were made for a railway employes congress in Chicago February 18 under the Railway and Telegraph Employes Political League Chauncey M Depew will speak on The Effect of Unfavorable Railway Legislation on Salaries Others speeches from heads of railway groups 10 000 delegates from 100 000 employes expected to attend at Pittsburg United Mine Workers defer business until report of investigating committee Vermont Vermont Jonathan Ross appointed United States senator to succeed the late Justin Morrill Declines Governor Smith appoints Jonathan Ross accepts and resigns as chief justice Springfield Illinois January 12 The new state board of agriculture organizes reelects W C Garrard secretary and Benjamin H Brainard treasurer Next state fair Sept 26 to 30 seeks 200000 for improvements
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Gorigrens
Unifaria
Chicago
Thta
City
Rail Way and Telegraph
Employes Political League
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Iinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
John Fahey
Pearce
Montpelier
Benjamin I. Fifield
Smith
United States
Justin
Morrill
Jonathan Ross
St. Johnsbury
Supreme Court of
Vermont
Springfield
Ills
State Board of Agriculture
W. C. Garrard
Benjamin H. Brainard
Alaska criminal law codification bill passes in House
Washington January 12 the house completed and passed the bill codifying the criminal laws of Alaska after a week of work with an amendment adopting a high license system and local option in the territory. Also notes fasting case in Wisconsin and other items.
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Washington
House
Alaska
Dawson to escape winter starvation report says
Ottawa Ontario January 12 Clinton Sifton minister of the interior received a report from Commissioner Ogilvie Yukon stating there will be no starvation in Dawson this winter.
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Ottawa
Ont
Clinton Sifton
Interior
Ogilvie
Yukon
Dawson
Chicago Markets Report Wheat Corn Hog Prices January
Chicago markets report from January 11 shows grain and produce quotes on Wheat May at 6.70 for May, Corn January 84 7/8 to 84 5/8, Oats January 26 3/8, Pork May around 10.22, Lard May about 5.80, Short Ribs May around 6.12, with butter eggs and poultry prices listed. Livestock receipts: hogs about 34,000 and cattle around 13,000 with varied steer and heifer price ranges. Milwaukee round includes No 1 northern wheat at 69-69 1/4 and oats at 28-29 cents.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Wisconsin
Texas
Milwaukee
Northern
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