Clash of Warships In New York Harbor Ends in Collisions
Battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky run aground while Evans squadron moves to Hampton Roads. Alabama collides with Kentucky causing damage to the Kentucky’s starboard side. All ships later refloated. Kentucky ordered back to Brooklyn yard for repairs.
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Earthquake Shakes Missouri Kansas Nebraska No Major Damage
A distinct quake lasting twenty three seconds to one minute was felt across western Missouri eastern Kansas and southern Nebraska around 6 17 pm. No major damage reported though plaster knocked from walls in Kansas and residents fled to the streets. Separately New York reports Society for Psychical Research awaits proof of immortality from the late Dr. Richard Hodgson who had hoped for posthumous communication.
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Society For Psychicalesearch
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Cadets Tricky Hazing Trials At Naval Academy
Annapolis reports that Stephen Decatur Jr the first of the first class to be tried was acquitted and restored to duty but rearrested for hazing under 1874 and 1903 acts Midshipman Trenmor Coftin Jr from Carson City Nev convicted and dismissed Trial shows a lagging system at the academy with upperclassmen delivering breakfast fare under certain circumstances Since the hazing probe began upperclassmen have subjected each other to the same practices to testify that not all acts were hazing
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Stephen Decatur, Jr
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Trenmor Coftin, Jr
Carson City
Nev
Marzoni
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Great Britain’s 1905 trade reaches new high, Board of Trade reports
London January 8 The Board of Trade returns show 1905 British trade totals exclusive of re exports at 4.4765 billion dollars, surpassing 1904 by 217.5 million, with re exports pushing the rise to 225 million. bullion and specie imports 257.7 million, exports 226.96 million, yielding a favorable balance over 30 million. Exports rose chiefly in manufactures including 40 million in octa fabrics. raw cotton imports fell about 12.5 million while wool imports rose over 15 million.
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MEANS DEATH FOR SIX Train collision kills three crew
Corry Pa Jan 8 a head on collision between a passenger train and a freight engine in a snow storm near Horn's siding ten miles east of Corry killed three trainmen and seriously injured about twenty passengers. The dead are Thomas Finn Erie Pa engineer Frederick Herman Erie Pa fireman A Nell Kane Pa fireman of the freight engine. Injured include Herman Henderson and Helda Henderson with baby badly cut. Others suffer no serious harm. Elliott Danforth former state treasurer and lieutenant governor candidate is reported dead in New York City. Other items note Shovel and Dredge Men convention results Chorus strike ended in New York with higher pay and religious liberty notes from Rome.
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Thomas Finn
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Herman Henderson
Helda Henderson
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France Seeks Special Morocco Position in Moroccan Talks
Paris reports indicate France maintains a privileged Morocco role and expects to police customs and duties if its position stands. Germany seeks international control, aiming to equalize status for all nations. Italian choice of Visconti Venosta strengthens France’s Diplomatic stance ahead of Algeciras talks.
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All Quiet in Russia and Ecuadorian Incident Reported
Yesterday marked Russian Christmas with feasting and hospitality as Count de Witte pushed back on sensational foreign reports about Huska. In Philadelphia a 15 year old negress Mary McDonald died at a local home, noted as a heavy smoker. In Goayquil Ecuador a reservist attack on a police station ended with one dead and two wounded as police fired to disperse the crowd.
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Explosion Fatal to Five at Dolese Quarry Gary Indiana
Five men were killed and thirteen injured in a dynamite explosion at the Dolese and Shepard quarry in Gary Indiana near Chicago. The plant was destroyed with a $50000 loss. Most victims were foreign workers. The warming house held a thousand pounds of dynamite and was locked.
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Job Goodige
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Joseph Sandlander
Jacob Scalla
Fred Weber
Fragmented News Briefs From Across The Nation
Reports from Missouri to Kansas detail murders and suicides, a blast gone wrong, a kidnapping case arraignment, royal residence plans, and a state court ruling on segregated high schools. The items mention Lizzie Ellington and Frank Elb, Brookfield prominence, Chicago firm Wilson Bros, a torpedo mishap, Pat Crowe, and Denmark’s dowager empress, plus a Kansas Supreme Court decision validating separate schools.
Roosevelt to Attend Gridiron Club Dinner
President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to attend the annual Gridiron Club dinner. The outline notes various world events, including Japan's 1905 trade totals and U S Catholic population figures, plus local incidents and political moves.
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Gridiron Club
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Exceeded Its Powers Attorney General Decides On Meat Inspection
Springfield reports reveal Attorney General Stead rules the state board lacks authority to judge meat fit for human consumption. The ruling limits the Live Stock Commission to cattle disease control, quarantine, and health measures, potentially abolishing Chicago Peoria and East St Louis meat inspections. Also notes Dooling’s deficit cleared, Eugene Wright named state railroad safety inspector, and Governor Yates resuming activity at his Springfield headquarters.
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Two Crimes by Miscreants Linked to Murders and Suicide
Chicago report details Mrs. Carl Almberg and John Moller found dead in an alley near Aldine Avenue. Moller killed Almberg then killed himself. letters suggest a long illicit relation. F. J. Constantine sought for brutal murder of Mrs. A. W. Gentry at 582 LaSalle Street. Peoria mob attempts to rescue a rapist from jail. Warner of pensions gains wealth from his father’s $2 million estate. Jacob Rustman of Jefferson Lee Company commits suicide amid business troubles. John S. Reeve appointed postmaster at Jacksonville Alabama.
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Detroit
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Standard Oil inquisitors hear Rogers. dry testimony given
In New York on January 8 Standard Oil investigators questioned H. H. Rogers of New York as a potential witness. He gave evasive replies, claiming personal rights and unsure of his own name. He testified only to his director role at Standard Oil Company of Indiana and denied knowledge of any trade division agreement between Standard Oil of Indiana and Waters-Pierce. The inquiry aims to determine Standard Oil’s control over Missouri entities.
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Fitzsimmons Repledges Marriage Amid Public Scene
In Bronx news Mr and Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons renewed vows ending a marital dispute. A celebratory locksmith shop accident injured several spectators and him, but no one died. Separate briefs report the House debate on Philippine tariff and other political notes from Washington Chicago St Louis and Seattle with varied outcomes.
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Queen Celebrates Birthday Quietly in Royal Castle
Rome reports the Queen's birthday celebrated across Italy with popular approval. The King and Queen gain favor for their simple, democratic style. The royal family keeps the day low key, unlike state occasions, following a quiet observance at the royal castle this year after last year's woodland picnic.
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Maryland War of 1812 Society Banquet in Baltimore
The Maryland Society of the War of 1812 will celebrate the Battle of New Orleans anniversary with a banquet in Baltimore. William M. Marine will serve as principal speaker at the event this evening.
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Maryland Society of the War of 1812
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Wm. M. Marine
Ursuline Alumnae Hold Annual Reunion in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 8 the Ursuline Alumnae hold their annual reunion with a solemn high mass attended by the Bishop and a large clergy delegation. An afternoon program features literary and musical items followed by luncheon.
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New Orleans
Inauguration of Governor-elect Patterson in Columbus
Columbus crowds greet the inauguration day as thousands visit the capital. Ohio National Guard units arrive to take part in the parade, marching with military bands through the streets amid festive activity.
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Patterson
Ohio National Guard
Wisconsin Buttermakers Convention Opens in Madison
The fifth annual Wisconsin Buttermakers Association convention opened in Madison at the agricultural building auditorium. A dairy exhibition and a dairy school were launched. Premium funds are larger than in prior years and competition among butter and dairy exhibitors is brisk. Admission standard for products is high, with a minimum of 90 percent.
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Wisconsin Buttermakers’ Association
Rome Was Not Built In A Day In Agricultural Debate
Congressman Wadsworth and Congressman Rixey spar over the agricultural appropriation bill. Rixey complains it benefits Virginia little despite years of promises. Wadsworth replies that Rome was not built in a day, prompting Rixey to retort that Romulus and Remus would delay Rome’s construction still.
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Remus
Curious Warning Notice On Wall of Tram Structure
A Chinese constable testified in a magistracy case about a coolie who posted a small white notice on a wall. The notice featured a pencil sketch of an electric tram with animals occupying the seats and a pasted paper bearing translated warning text. The witness said the message warned people not to sit in tram cars, claiming the poster equated sitters with the animals.
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