Parisian rail gains and world events in brief
The week's Chicago Great Western railway earnings rise by 8468.21 over last year. Kaiser, kaiserin, and princes inspect Berlin works after a recent visit. Judge D W Canfield of Chardon Ohio dies at 72, a Garfield associate. Wheat export prospects in Brazil rise. war department buys Samoa for transport to the Philippines. Rockefeller Jr commits 250000 for a school for poor children. Various ships sail from Hampton Roads to Manila. A New York transfer man and Mrs Crocker inherit 500000. Emperor William condemns officers in uniform civil dress. Port Rico steamer Arkadia sails to New Orleans with Porto Ricans for Hawaii. Irish leader demands 15 weekly for MPs in London. Port Stephens and other transports sail to San Francisco. New York state excise taxes total 61289275 since the Raines law. Retired Colonel Bryant suffers strokes in Kansas. Oldest US postmaster Roswell Bardsley (81) invited to McKinley inauguration. A Fayette man found dead with 10000 in gold. Croker summoned to British tax commission. Wheat crop and corn stats for 1900 listed. The ailing leader Ope appears in Washington. Prince Henry of Prussia to Berlin to reside at Bellevue. English jockey Sam Loates plans New York trip. Frye nominated in Maine. Alaska and Pacific life district proposed. Cadmus Kelly arrested in Tennessee. Bishop Turner resigns AME College presidency. Grand Duke of Hesse to visit Emperor Nicholas.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Berlin
D. W. Canfield
Chardon
Ohio
Garfield
Brazil
Secretary of War
Samoa
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Volunteer Army
Philippines
United States
Wildman
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company
J. B. Martin
St. Luke’s Church
Jackson
Tenn
Mr. Martin
Stonewall Jackson
Hampton Road
Bermuda
Manila
New York Hospital
New Zealand
M. L. Crocser
Richmond
Ind
Jane Baer
Benjamin L. Crocker
Sacramento
William
Boursen Courier
New York & Porto Ric & 8. Co
Arkadia
Ponce
New Orleans
Hawaii
London
War Department
Port Stephens
Nagasaki
Seattle
Connemaugh
Frederia
Hig
Kansas
Leavenworth
Roswell Bardsley
North Lansing
Tompkins County
N. Y
McKinley
Washington
Post Office Department
Vanatore Israel Noel
Auan
Fayette
Wis
Croker
British Tax Commission
Ope Ipp
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Schloss Bellevue
Hiergarten
Sam Loates
Reiff
New York
California
W. P. Frye
Republican Joint Legislative Caucus
Augusta
Alaska
Oregon
Cadmus Kelly
Missouri
Tennessee
Tye
H. M.turner
College of
African Methodist Episcopal Bishops
Grand Duke of Hesse
Nicholas
Army Canteen Abolished by Senate Vote
The army canteen is to be abolished as the Senate adopts the House provision ending post exchanges with respect to intoxicants. The decisive 34 to 14 vote follows intense debate led by Teller, Pettigrew, and Butler who opposed the canteen and argued for reform to curb drinking among soldiers and Filipinos. The move restores the House’s abolition with respect to alcohol sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Teller
Colorado
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Butler
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Committee On
McCumber
North Dakota
Mr. Hawley
Connecticut
Mr. Teller
Philippines
United States
Congress
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Manila
Lodge
Gallinger
Ludlow
Havene
Havana
Cuba
Alvord Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From Bank
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr former note teller of First National Bank pleaded guilty in U S circuit court to three counts of an indictment charging embezzlement of 700 000 from the bank The indictment had fifty seven counts and sentencing is set for Tuesday January 15 in New York by Judge Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvord Tready
New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Alvord
Orman Inaugurated Governor Of Colorado In Brief Ceremony
James B. Orman was inaugurated governor of Colorado at noon with a small ceremony in the state capitol. Chief Justice Campbell administered the oath before lawmakers, and a Chaffee Light battery salute marked the event. Orman’s address urged financial reforms including inheritance and income taxes and higher mining property assessments. He criticized uneven taxation citing express companies and the Standard Oil trust as examples of noncontributing wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
James B. Orman
Colorado
Osth
Campbell
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Capitol
Chaffee Light Battery
Orman
Standard Oil Trust
Express
Titus Amendment Declared Void by Iowa Judge
Judge A P Dewey in Washington Iowa rules the biennial election amendment void. Opinion cites failure to submit in proper legal form and journals entry. Case stems from action by Attorney General Remley and Senator Titus, affecting terms from governor onward through 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. P. Dewey
Iowa
Washington
Supreme Court
Dewey
Remley
Mullan
George Titus
Down
General Assembly
Insurgent Camps Captured in Luzon Skirmishes
Reports from Manila on January 9 note several insurgent camps captured or destroyed across Luzon and nearby districts including Marin Duque. A Forty sixth regiment scout unit seized about twenty Ladrones near Silang, with ongoing arrests of suspected insurgents around Manila. Paterno leads radical factions seeking to split the federal party while comparing future Philippine autonomy to Australia Canada models with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Larce
Marinduque
Silang
Paterno
Federal Party
America
Philippines
United States
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
Twenty Eight Die In Rochester Orphan Asylum Fire
A devastating fire at the Rochester orphan asylum leaves twenty eight dead including twenty six children and two adults. Twelve others suffer serious injuries and remain hospitalized across the city. The blaze occurred early today and investigators hunt for a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Orphan Asylum
Contests Filed in Montana Senate and House Seats
Helena Montana January 9 contests were filed today involving the seat of one republican senator and two republican house members and tomorrow contests will be filed involving the seats of five independent or Daly Democrats in the house.
Pension for Mrs. Stanton Voted Favorably
Washington January 9 Senator George L Shoup of the pensions committee favorably reported Thurston's bill to pension Mrs T 4H Stanton at fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George L. Shoup
Committee On Pensions
Thurston
Stanton
Roosevelt to Tour Colorado Springs and Meeker Route
Vice President elect Roosevelt is slated to arrive in Colorado Springs on the Rock Island line from the east at 7 35 A M and depart at 11 A M for Biffle where the party will proceed by stage the following morning for Meeker in a cooperative trip tied to the May Hunt without work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Rock Island
Biffle
Meeker
National banks charter extension bill advances
Washington Jan 10 the house committee on banking and currency reported favorably the Brosius bill to extend the charters of national banks with support noted for broader financial operations and regulatory continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Banking and Currency Today
Northern Pacific Sells North Dakota Lands to New York Syndicate
Jamestown North Dakota January reports the Northern Pacific Railroad sold all its North Dakota lands totaling 1,400,000 acres to a New York and eastern capitalists syndicate. Developments will establish towns and new enterprises across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. D
Northern Pacific
New York and
Burleigh measure preserves Nebraskas delegation in larger House
The U S House approved the Burleigh reapportionment plan by 165 to 102, increasing the House size to 386 for the next decade. Illinois New York and Texas gain three seats. several states gain two or one seat while no state loses. The bill requires contiguous compact districts and allows at large elections for new states until redistricting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hopkins
North Dakota
Colorado
Ilorida
Crumpacker
Ilinois
New York
Texas
Minnesota
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Dalzell
Bingham
Hopkins Galve
Burleigh
Grosvenor
Ohio
Congress
Germans Storm Chinese Village in Mountain Pass
German expedition clashes near Sze Haikong twenty miles northwest of the great wall junction. They assault the wall with Krupp guns, a mountain battery, and bayonet charges, taking the position after hours of fighting. Chinese losses are about 200. Germans report one killed and four wounded. The Germans retreat to Ten King after destroying dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Sze Haikong
Us Tin Fu
King
Proposal to Amend Constitution on National Suffrage Law
Representative Smith of Michigan proposed an amendment declaring the House to be elected every two years by the people of the general states and that state electors shall have qualifications prescribed by act of Congress, uniform in all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Michigan
House of Representatives
Fatal Freight Yard Accident In Iowa Falls
Foster W. Rockey, 30, yard clerk at the Burlington yards in Iowa Falls, was struck and run over by moving cars. He had a leg and an arm severed and his injuries are probably fatal. He left a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Foster W. Rockey
Burlington
Rockey
Keeps President at Home
The president remains in his room with a bad cold, advised by Dr. Rixey to rest for three to four days. No cabinet meeting today and diplomatic reception invitations are recalled. The White House stresses he is not seriously ill.
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Washington, Jan. v
Rixey
White House
Live Stock Market Report from South Omaha Yard Trade
Cattle supplies were liberal with steady to higher prices for beef steers and stronger demand for top grades. Hogs saw the heaviest run in some time with prices around 5.05 to 5.07 and most hogs at 5.02 to 5.04. Sheep arrivals were large and mostly steady to a dime lower with top wethers and yearlings at 4.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Union
Chicago
Bellery
Live Stock and Hogs Market Report From Kansas City
Cattle markets show 5 to 10 cent declines across categories with native steers $4.00 to $5.00, Texas cattle $2.80 to $4.05, native cows and heifers $1.80 to $4.40, stockers $2.50 to $4.50, bulls $1.50 to $1.75. Hogs steady to down with most sales $5.02 to $5.07, heavy at $6.05 to $5.16, sows around $5.00 to $5.10, pigs $4.25 to $5.00. Sheep market steady with lambs $3.00 to $5.50, muttons $2.00 to $4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irkansas
Texas
Soba
Andree Divines His Fate On Eve Of Dangerous Journey
Andree’s will, opened in 1901 as he set out on a perilous expedition, expresses certainty of death. Letters from scientists encourage the venture, while M de Fouvielle warns against it. He notes the journey’s danger and that his preparations leave no room to turn back, with the will allocating property to his brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
New York World
Andree
M. de Fouvielle
Andres
River And Harbor Bill Faces Slow House Debate
The river and harbor appropriation bill was debated at length with little progress. Members voiced disappointment over local gains and resisted limits on general debate. Chairman Burton defended provisions while western members urged irrigation and lake superior deep waterway recognition by Representative G. Corliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Burton
Committee On
Cormiss
Great Lakes
Kidnapped Frazer described by brothers in Atlanta
Bass Frazer of Union Springs Alabama is believed abducted from the Georgia School of Technology January 5 and thought in Kansas City. His description lists Frank Bass Frazer, 19, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 145 pounds, wavy black hair, dark gray eyes, dark complexion, prominent chin, grows a heavy beard but shaved, wearing a number seven hat and matching shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bass Frazer
Union Springs
Ala
Georgia School of Technology
Kansas City
Frank Bass Frazer
Police report finds no substantiation in Bass Fraser case
Kansas City police say by noon they had found nothing to confirm Bass Fraser or his alleged kidnapers were in the city. They have received no instructions from southern officials to search and have made no concerted effort to locate the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bass Fraser
Cotton goods manufacturers back U S China policy
Senate memorial signed by thirty eight southern cotton manufacturers supports the United States protection of American interests in China. The signers say their trade has risen and European interference in China would harm the cotton industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Senate & Memorial
United States
China
Iowa State Treasury Overflowing With Cash In Hand
Des Moines Iowa January 8 when John Herriot retires as state treasurer Gilbertson will take custody of state funds and credits totaling 1496599 53 dollars The cash on hand in the endowment fund is 37650 65 The total cash in hand belonging to the state is 845793 70 The rise in revenue is partly from inheritance taxes and the Board of Control system expansion the audit of state offices is underway with prior examinations in order and all accounts found correct
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Herriot
Gilbertson
Iowa
Treasury Board
Board of Control
Auditor of State
Central Iowa Teachers Form Local Association in Iowa
A large number of Iowa teachers skip the Iowa State Teachers' association conventions and form the Central Iowa Teachers Association in Nevada last year with about 300 members. They plan a February meeting likely at Marshalltown with invited speakers including Dr. Vincent of Chicago. Reports from Clay Carroll and other counties say statewide teacher shortages affect rural school staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Central Iowa “Teachers’ Association
Nevada
Marshalltown
Vincent
Chicago
Clay
Carroll
Farmers and the Weather In Iowa Institute Interest Grows
Prof John R Sage head of the Iowa weather and crop service returned from Wilton where he spoke at a farmers institute on meteorology. He noted rising farmer interest in weather forecasting and increasing demand for lectures at Iowa institutes using government maps and charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John R. Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Wilton
Mapa
Sage
Government Weather Bureau
Iowa
Whitmore's Remarkable Book Stirs Iowa Readers
An Towan reports John F. Whitmore of Grinnell has written a book claiming to reveal the origin of man and reconcile Jesus as both son of man and son of God. He says the discovery is natural, unnovelist in nature, and he seeks publication soon without releasing extracts yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Towan
Ottumwa
John F. Whitmore
Grinnell
Jesus Christ
God
Blind Deaf Mute Cremated
Albert Munson a blind deaf mute about forty perished in a fire at his sister Mrs Thomas Pilots Crawford county home He occupied a small house beside the Pilot residence Mrs Pilot found the blaze but could not save him The tragedy occurred near Fort Dodge Iowa on January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Albert Munson
Thomas Pilot
Crawford County
Pilot
Mrs. Rines Poisoned by Liniment Rescue at Livermore
Mrs. John Rines of Livermore accidentally ingested poison from a bottle labeled liniment and required prompt medical aid after taking a large dose. She was rescued with difficulty in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
John Rines
Livermore
Rines
Young Horns Thief Arrested in Fort Dodge
Fred Nelson of Lehigh was arrested at his sweetheart’s Mondamin home on a house stealing charge and held to the grand jury on $1,000 bonds. He stole his father’s horse, brought it to Fort Dodge, then sold it for $30 to W H Arthur of Fort Dodge. the father reclaimed the horse and the sheriff tracked Nelson after a lengthy search.
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Fort Dologh
Fred Nelson
Lehigh
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