Bombardment of Fort San Carlos and Venezuelan tensions
Reports from Maracaibo and Washington describe renewed bombardment of Fort San Carlos with many dead and wounded, German landings failing, and fears of anti German sentiment in the United States. Officials confirm Venezuela bombardment but with reticence, as negotiations stall over blockade and talks continue with foreign embassies active. The conflict thread ties to German actions and the city’s refusal to deliver German correspondence contributing to the fire.
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Maracaibo
Fort San Carlos
Berein
Germany
Venezuela
Washington, D. C
Bowen
Congress Reels Over Submarine Bribery Claim
Washington January 22 Congressman Lessier of the House Naval Affairs Committee says an offer of 5000 dollars was made to secure his vote for authorizing ten Holland type submarine boats instead of five An investigation is ordered with no names yet revealed The long battle over submarine vessels has featured rival inventors and factional splits in the navy debate since 1893 and 1900 authorization for five boats has yet to yield broader funding The Grampus Grampus vessel built in San Francisco was recently tested as part of experiments by Hollaria Company
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Washington, D. C
Lessier
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
McRo
Act of Congress
Hollaria Company
Grampus
San Francisco
Soufriere Volcano Erupts Again in Caribbean
Kingston Jamaica reports violent eruption of Soufriere volcano with ongoing activity. Guaymas Mexico enacts thorough quarantine measures. Los Angeles notes worsening plague in Mazatlan. thousands flee. Washington committee reports Philippine tariff amendments favoring free admission for most products except sugar and tobacco at fifty percent Dingley rate. railroad materials to Philippines admitted free.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Island of Jamaica
Souffriere
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Fire destroys Makai residence amid wind and explosions
A neighborhood fire swept through the Akana house and damaged the Smythe residence as flames leaped from the makai side near the church. Spectators fled as fireworks and powder blasts warned of stored cartridges for Chinese New Year. Detective Garcia from box 76 summoned help.
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Akandi
Hopper
N. K. Smythe
Akatie
Smythe
Akana
Thurs
Ton
Garcia
Fire in Saltpeter Bags Delays Fire Dept Response
Fire department responded yesterday afternoon to a blaze in saltpeter bags containing coal near Almkren street. The chemical engine fought the flames as two drivers maneuvered through Blakes street race to reach the scene. Chief Thurston suspects a careless match ignited the pile. damage was nominal and the main house escaped.
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Almkren Street
Blakes Street
Alakea
Thurston Ta
Stanley in line for territorial Attorney General post
State news from Honolulu reports W L Stanley favored as Dole successor for Attorney General of the Territory after Cathcart resigns. Possible second candidate W N Armstrong and Lorrin Andrews discussed. Cathcart withdraws. Dole praises his deputy’s service. Cathcart to J P Cooke. E A Douthite likely to replace him. A theft occurs at Pensacola and Wilder, clothing and $15 taken from steward’s room.
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W. L. Stanley
The
Republic
Dole
Accept
John W. Cathcart
Honolulu
Overnor Dole
I ‘W. L. Stanley
Cathcart
Stanley Ia
W. N. Armstrong
Lorryn Andrews
Sterens
Fourth District Committee
Territory
T E. A. Douthite
Attornney
Stanley
Henry Holmes
Pensacola Street
Wilder Avenue
Panama Canal Treaty Signed In Washington
The Panama canal treaty signed in Washington authorizes a perpetual six mile wide land strip lease across the Isthmus for canal works. America will pay seven million dollars for the first fourteen years and will also make annual payments to Colombia after that period. The treaty also authorizes the Panama Canal Company to sell its rights to the United States.
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Senate
Panama Canal Company
America
Washington, D.C
Panama
Colombia
United States
Colorado Legislation Faces Duel Over Senate Seats
In Denver the Colorado Legislature enters a tense session with revolvers at every senate desk as two rival senates meet. Teller arrived from Washington to push for Democratic support on joint ballot while four Republicans split the vote. The House outcome depends on the canvassing board and possible Populist fusion affects seating.
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Denver
Col
Senate Chamber
Teller
Washington
Edward O. Walcot
Frank C. Goudy
J .Walter N. Dixon
Pueblo
Irving Howbert
Colorado Springs
House
Pricey coal policy upheld by Pennsylvania railroad agents
Philadelphia officials report sales agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad and anthracite coal companies met in Philadelphia and decided to keep current circular prices for January. They also refused to renew expiring contracts with large buyers, forcing consumers to buy coal on the open market, with the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company expected to follow suit.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Wireless network to link Italy and Argentina and expand worldwide
Major Flood Page of the English Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co says a wireless pressage service will soon link Italy and Argentina across 5 000 miles. He adds plans include wireless stations in San Francisco Australia and Yokohama, bridging the Pacific 7 000 miles.
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New York
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co
Italy
Argentina
San Francisco
Australia
Yokohama
Pacific
Free Trade Rally Seeks Tariff Elimination on Beef and Coal
A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall in Boston supported by the Free Trade League passed resolutions urging permanent removal of the tariff on beef and coal. The event framed the call as a public benefit and urged legislative action.
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Boston
Faneuill Hall
Free Trade League
Yankee Dollars for Philippines Coinage Bill Passes House
The Philippine coinage bill has passed the House and provides for the introduction of American currency in the Philippines as of January 22 in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ventura Officers Arrested For Smuggling Stowaways
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 22 Cowell and Claire officers of the Oceanic S S Co s liner Ventura were arrested today for smuggling stowaways.
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San Francisco
Cowell
Claire
Oceanic S. S. Co
Ventura
A Little Drop in Sugar
San Francisco reports a slight decline in raw sugar prices on January 22 with quotes at three and thirteen sixteenths cents per pound.
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San Francisco
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Wireless Prospects
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