Ultimatum to Venezuela Issued by British Commons
In the British House of Commons Premier Balfour announced an ultimatum to Venezuela. If reply is unsatisfactory, Britain and Germany will enforce claims. He cited interference with British subjects and lack of satisfactory explanations, while noting officials were virtually ignored. A socialist member pressed questions, triggering disruption before order returned.
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Venezuela
House of Commons
Balfour
Kier
Pershing crosses Mindanao lake for Moro peace effort
Dispatch from Major General Davis reports Captain John J. Pershing crossed Lake Lanao in Mindanao with boats borrowed from Moros to visit Iligan and return. He says the armed strength policy should end further fighting and that there is no Moro war danger. He locates Spanish gunboats for investigation. In Ohio a raid on a Proctorville double dwelling injures several, including a Dodge child in critical condition and Mrs. Howard with a fractured skull.
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War Department
Davis
Philippines
John J. Pershing
Lake Lanao
Mindinando
Lligan
Pershing
Proctorville
Ohio
T. C. Dodge
Walter Howard
Dodge
Howard
Fatal Erie wreck claims four lives in head-on collision
A head on collision between two Erie freight trains resulted in four deaths: Engineer W. G. Rich Fireman Thomas Latty Brakeman 4 J Board man all from Galion. Several others were severely injured including Hermann South George Metzger George Behrbeck and F Keiffer of Galion.
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Erie
Ohio
W. G. Rich
Thomas Latty
J. Boardman
Galion
Hermann South
George Metzger
George Behrbeck
F. Keiffer
Gation
Greensburg man killed by train in Muncie incident
John W. Fretts 23 of Greensburg Indiana was struck and killed by a railroad passenger train in Muncie Indiana. Report says he crawled under down safety gates on Ohio Avenue and may have deliberately stepped in front of the train. Fretts had come to town to earn money to marry Miss Stella McCormick of Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
John W. Fretts
Greensburg
Erie and Western
Ohio Avenue
Bretts
Stella McCormick
Noted Indian Bear Hanged at Sioux Falls After Prayer
George Bear an Indian was hanged at Sioux Falls South Dakota. As the noose was adjusted Reverend William Holmes an Episcopal minister from the Santee Agency Nebraska ordered a prayer. Bear was pronounced dead in thirteen minutes.
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George Bear
Sioux Falls
S. D
William Holmes
Santee Agency
Neh
Bear
Life-Saving Service Dispatch From Cape Hatteras
The Washington superintendent reports a large steamer with a black funnel and white band ashore six miles south of Hatteras inlet. Flatters life-saving crew has gone to assist the vessel.
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Washington
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras Inlet
Flatteras
Madrid dispatch reports Silvela to form new cabinet
Madrid dispatch says King Alfonso requests Senor Silvela form a cabinet after Sagasta resignation. Silvela will invite Senors Villeverde and Dato and other conservatives to accept portfolios in the new ministry.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Senor Silvela
Sagasta
Silvela
Senors Villeverde
Dato
Bank Safe Blown Open Near Waconia Minn
Heyerle and Gothman’s bank at St Bonifacius near Waconia Minnesota was robbed and $505 in cash plus several thousand dollars in promissory notes were taken. One thousand dollars in coins left on top of the safe was not touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyerle & Gothman
St. Bonifacius
Waconia
Minn
Two Trainmen Killed In Ohio Rail Collision
A head on collision between a passenger train and a local freight on the Pennsylvania line near Youngstown Ohio killed two trainmen and injured two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Youngstown
Ohio
Movement to secure British tariff preference forms league
Halifax special reports Canada moves toward a preference tariff from Great Britain. A league to promote the policy circulates across the dominion with pledges not to buy American goods or patronize American industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Canada
Great Britain
Dominion
President Nominates Tucker for Toledo Postmaster
The President has submitted to the Senate the name of Wm. H. Tucker for city postmaster at Toledo. This formal nomination sets Tucker to seek Senate confirmation for the Toledo postal chief role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Senate
Wm. H. Tucker
Lincoln Assassin Witness B W Loring Dies in New York
B W Loring first lieutenant US Navy retired, who witnessed President Lincoln’s assassination, died at Owego New York. He helped carry Lincoln to the house where he died, and was among the first at the stricken man. Mrs Nation Lands in Jail in Topeka Kansas for disturbing the peace. she was ejected from drug stores and a prominent hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
B. W. Loring
United States Navy
Owego
N. Y
President Lincoln
Great Stock Show Attracts West Wide Interest
The National Pure-Bred Live Stock Association exposition at Chicago stockyards drew broad Western attendance. Officials report hundreds of thousands of Chicago visitors and about 409000 visitors from outside the city, marking a peak in bred stock interest and Western farming expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
National
Chicago
Rere Iemey
Alan
Congress Convenes For Short Session In Capitol Tone
Congress opened a brief session with Senate adjourning quickly to honor Senator McMillan. House proceedings included prayers, roll call, swearing in of members, and resolutions of respect for falle n members.
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Congress
Senate
McMillan
Michipin
Charles G. Russell
Connecticut
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Morgan
Ala
W. H. Milburn
Charles £. Russell
le (Chaffenreid
Sheppard
Texas
Weather and trade shift as excess rains aid winter goods
The Weekly Trade Review notes heavy rains in the Southwest easing footwear and winter clothing movement while Coke and iron markets stay tight. Rail congestion persists near Pittsburgh as earnings hold and foreign pig iron arrivals lag. domestic needs exceed supply for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kt. G. Dan & Co
Pittsbars
Builer
Rush to the Southwest Opens New Settling Wave
Thousands migrate monthly to the Southwest seeking fresh sect opportunities and wealth. About 50,000 people reportedly moved west last year. Thousands of acres of free land in Oklahoma and Indian territories drew many new towns, with several flourishing within three years.
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Montana
Tinian Territory
Oklahoma
Missour
Arkansas
Ino Boston
New England
Europe
Obblvhella
Trans
Wetkas
Missoned
Farmers embrace quality stock at new exposition
The exposition drew farmers from multiple Midwest centers as officers of the association promoted better breeds and modern facilities. Governors attended on dedication day with Secretary Wilson delivering remarks while highlighting rapid growth in the five stock industries and gains for breeders and exporters.
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Assoehation
Wilson
Wede
Chicago
Wien
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
United States
Galventanes
Agricultural Exposition Spurs Student Involvement Across Regions
The article notes broad opportunities for agriculture college students in experiments with farm products and animal industries. It cites large delegations and judging contests, plus a push toward affordable land in the Southwest and Oklahoma, with New England farmers relocating and land buyers planning large purchases. optimism about settlement and livelihood persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultury College
Cornell and Michigan Propose New Summer Courses in Geography and Annuities
The report notes Cornell University will offer geography and related sciences in its upcoming summer session, billed as the first American summer course in geography. Michigan University expands with a new course on theories of annuities and insurance, marking a pioneering effort in mathematical insurance study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
New York Teachers
Cori
Francis Welsey
Michigan University
University of Michigan
Peou-American Plate Glass Company
Alexandria
President's Message Secrecy Aimed At Preventing Leaks
The article discusses strict secrecy around the preparation of the President's message to Congress. It outlines measures to prevent stock market misuse, including centralized control at the printing office, limited distribution to trusted officials, and strict accountability for paper used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lange
Duatus
Hayes
White House
New York Faces Potential Coal Famine Amid Snow Threats
The article warns of a looming coal shortage in New York as a winter snowfall could block rail lines. Daily anthracite supply sits at 20,000 tons, far short of a 5,000-to-6,000-ton city demand, risking school closures and rising prices if snowcuts persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
sehd@ila
Brooklyn
Mixed Berkshire items from early Kansas and Oklahoma reports
The notes cover a Kansas City led keel loan for an American defender, a Standard Oil quarterly dividend of 10 per share, and several local incidents. Included are a Galway verdict for conspiracy, a stock train wreck near Hollister Kansas, cattle losses, land purchase by the Kansas State Soldiers Home, a Perry Oklahoma murder conviction with life sentence, and a court sale of two enslaved individuals for vagrancy.
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Thc
Kansas City
Standard Oil Company
William = Buttik
M. PL
Galway
Ireland
M. KO & T. Atock
Hollister
Kaw
Ciry
Wey
Board of Managers
Kansas State Soldiers’ Home
Dodge City
Perry
O. T
Edward Martin
C. A. Patton
Gartehl Couity
Court House
Area
Market Price Ledger for Midwest Commodities and Grains
The report lists city by city pricing for cattle hogs sheep and various grains. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo prices cover cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye and related staples with nominal ranges and grade notes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Gse. Com
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
Hoosier Happenings Brief State Items and Local News
A long list of Indiana items notes the Vevay vote to allow cows in streets, fatalities from wagon accidents in Elkhart and near Mill Creek, brief industry updates in Anderson and Richmond, and fixtures like labor-saving machinery at Peru Steel Castings. It reports patent issuances, library funding disputes in Evansville, and coal vein discoveries around Greencastle plus Wayne County turkey shipments.
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Gibert Underwood
Elkhart
Claude McGarr
Algie Cave
Commercial Club
Muncie
Henry Short
Mill Creek
Heldeaves
Iden
Charles Harris
Lilet
W. Barns Road
Washington
Peru Steel Castings Company
Richmond
Anderson
John Plump
Versailles
Cop. Bradley
South Bert
A S Patel
Nesene
Hersy
Indiana
Chester Bradford
Inidanapolis
Freverick
Cleveland
Flint
John C. Cremens
Tathanapolis
Stern
John BE. Faught
Columbiatory
John N. Graham
Frankling
Wiliam
W. Hoffman
F. W. Powers
West Lafayette
Orange
Howell
Goshen
Ira H. Larr
Sullivan
Boot
Wilmer Leonard
Fort Wayne
Railway Rail
Henry Kk. Morris
Michigan City
Aloyse H.W Seifert
Evansville
Daniel HW. Walbert
Greenwood
Soule
Leek
Putnam County
Cloverdale
Greencastle
Clinton Falls
Cloverdale Company
Wayne County
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Galveston
Sam E. Thurston
Welee
Mae i
Tercely
Whitecappers
Spain
Uncle Sam
C.F. Humphrey
Manila
BPR
de Graffer Reid
Shepard
Nelson
Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
Quay
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Cen
Burton
Pious Fund
Hague
Beveridge
House
National Capital Elections Committee
Virginia
New Mexico
Arizona
Judiciary Committee of the
Shaw
Roosevelt
Lonhez
France
Semette Teaders
Panamis
Colombia
J. M. Melknight
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Board of Inspection
Bates
Army
Cannon
Payne
Dalpell
Congent
Ofa
Bradstreet
Cort
Pares
Pasiday
Christus
Northwest
Gould
Minneapolis
T.ogh
L. Jules Cambon
Breach Aalussador
Aedress
Colmmubin College
Stimments
Far East
Armstrong
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Hoosier
Vevay
Bavart
Hoyai Center
Thais
Tu Ib
John Reed
Jefersonville
Madison
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reed
Serens Dudge Curry
State Board of Health
Theo
Ibrary
Mie
Natches
Asm
Colowicabes
Tocal Prades Council
Fey
Fee Atome
Soewtgmen
Duran Cone Tore
Hattie Phillips
Lee Phillips
Charles Merkin
Grant
Marka
Markan
Ana
Markin
Wosk
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