Eagan Court Martial Aims for Mercy and Clemency
Washington reports Gen Regan will plead guilty to charges in the court martial over Miles remarks. The plea seeks executive clemency and a chance to avoid dismissal, possibly resulting in a suspension. Evidence cited includes a government expert finding boracic and salicylic acid in beef tea sent to troops.
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Harpes
Kagan
Bestas
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Miles
Lti
Aiamy
Maj
Daly
Porto Mico
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Miley
Feared Lost Almida May Be Lost After Long Silence
Shipping men in New York await news of the British steamer Almida long overdue from Shieldsbury New York. The vessel with a crew of twenty five sailed December 24 for coal from Shields and headed for Hamburg on a general cargo run. Reports say she was seen near Pimont Trac Seafrayed in December but no further word reached. Weather at the Atlantic crossing raised hope she might survive though the Brittanias arrival last week cast doubt on her fate.
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New York
New Y York
Eoas
Shieldsbury
Shiells
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Pimmott
Britannia
Frenzied New York Change Day Marks Market Turbulence
A volatile morning in New York saw frantic trading with sharp fluctuations and widespread speculation. Brokers struggled to fill orders as prices swung rapidly, and many trades were reported as unsettled amid a tense, disorderly session.
Wealthy Kinndikkers Race to Dawson City
Fragmented report details a dangerous coast to coast journey from Seattle to Dawson City aboard a steamer with dangerous conditions. It mentions explosions, heavy gunfire, and a bank robbery in Bowie Texas involving a suspect who absconded with 37 000 dollars amid wider disturbances and police actions.
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Bowie
Texas
Tro Cde
Lewin
Porto Rican relief and wartime mortgage suspensions noted
Fragmentary report notes scarce manpower in Porto Rico and a wartime governor Maj. Gen. Gay Plenvy suspending for one year mortgage foreclosures. An earthquake shock was felt at night with a loud cracking sound and vibrations lasting several minutes.
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Porto Rico
Tien
Gay Plenvy
Ict O1
Missing St Louis Clerk Feared to Have Committed Suicide
Friends of AQT Wagenman clerk of the court of criminal correction in St Louis fear he has killed himself after he allegedly confessed to subverting jurors and witnesses fees totaling thirty thousand dollars. Wagenman had served as clerk and was re elected last fall amid discussions of a Lexow style inquiry into city affairs. He claimed to have obtained fifty six thousand dollars illegally through jury fees and other means.
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Wagenman
Court of Criminal Correction
Lexow
St. Louis
Gity
Charles Wennekerd
Julius Werzberger
Bloody riot at Chattanooga ends in deaths
In a Chattanooga saloon a fight between bar staff and several Eighth U S volunteer infantry soldiers led to the gunfire. Sergeant J L Olliams was shot in the abdomen, Reed private in Company F wounded in thigh and chest, and Louis Brown the barkeep shot twice through the rings and likely to die. The sergeant’s wound is deemed fatal.
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Chickamanga
Sgkimers
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Data Reed
Louis Brown
Williams
Falat
Grain men and merchants arrested in Missouri case
A group of grain dealers and shopkeepers, led by John W. Moore of the Board of Trade, were arrested in Kansas City on a wart warrant under a new prohibitions law. The roundup targets grain business operators and related firms as officials pursue alleged illegal sales amid a city crime context.
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Siniet Construction
Missouri
le Bie Mahor
Kansas City
John W. Amoore
Boar of Trade
DD. A. Brown
Cys Atterney
Chappelle
Aviecale
Cathal
Beef Preservation Chemistry Under Fire by War Inquiry
Prof. F Wielaski of the US Geological Survey testified on Saturday that tests of powder from condemned beef showed poracic and salietic acids as residues. He could not identify the powder source. boracic acid appeared harmless though. Clarke noted brown powders differing from white borax but offered no explanation. Excess use of preservatives would be wasteful. salietic and boracic acids affect meat odor and health, with European bans cited.
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United States Geological Survey
War Investigation Commission
Daly
Clarke
Lke
Oder
Miners Gather to Defend Themselves at Pana Meeting
A mixed group of white and colored miners met in a hotel near the Penayell coal district in San tay to plan self defense against attacks after soldiers leave Pana. They discussed decisive methods and agreed to defend against aggressors, with leaders’ names noted and a pledge to act if targeted.
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Pana
Nnion
Pawan Ih
Tha’ Penayell Eodlaine Santay
Feud Ends In Bitter Battle Between Families
A long running family feud between the Eddy family of Virginia and the Harmacy family of Te The balds erupted in a prolonged fight lasting several hours. Members on both sides were fed and impaired. The quarrel centered on a standing grievance and details remain unavailable.
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Virginia
Tong
Aljle
Penningsee
Native murders and disasters spread through distant lands
Fragments report a Spanish governor facing uprisings in the Philippines and tribesmen attacking locals. Other items describe a Christmas murder spree in Blewitt Arkansas, family assaults, a burned home tragedy near Shemina, a train wreck on the Goanil line, a monk monastery attacked by wolves, and an elderly death in Visayas with meat shortages noted.
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Firernga
Goanil Geri
Pamandas
Wan & Oon
Fireaia John Ob Pely Ai Chyega
Che
Week in Trade Brightens Outlook for Iron and Metals
Bradstreet's Review notes continued strength in iron and steel and metals, with gains in cotton, golds and lumber boosting year ahead confidence. Cereal markets show little change, cash wheat remains constrained by U S leadership, while Argentina and Russia forecasts diverge. Wool steady, boat and shoe trade outlook favorable, and U S business failures run 262 this week, 8040 last week, 804 last year.
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Bradstreet
United States
Argentina
Russia
Fire in a Hotel Triggers Massive Escape in Cincinnati
A hotel fire at the Sherwood House in Cincinnati early Friday forced sixty or more guests to flee. Guests, many from a theatre troupe, jammed corridors as women cried from upper floors and some were guided to safety by stairways and fire escapes. A traveling salesman from New York, F. Africh, was rescued after being found unconscious with burns on his face. The incident prompted officials to order new safety measures for the port city.
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Ohio
Sherwood House
Wil Surelie
F. F. Africh
Saw York
Vescrad
Will
Plivs
Winasaved
Jess
SIME
Palty
Market Quotations From Cattle to Wheat Across Grading Scale
The report lists assorted market quotes for cattle sheep and hogs with shipping grades and bid ranges. Prices for butter creamery and dairy products appear alongside grain notes for corn wheat and rye.
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Chirega
Indimnapeliz Ceitle
Lvass
Chotee
Supreme Court rules legal holidays allow civil court business
The Iowa Town Supreme Court holds that judicial proceedings may proceed on national holidays such as the Fourth of July. The ruling overturns Judge Husted in Chambers versus Oehtler where a subpoena issued for July Fourth led to contempt findings. The court notes parties may appear on holidays without invalidating civil actions.
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Supreme Court
Jal
Tusted
George Chambers
Henry Oehtler
Husted
Rates Vindicated in Des Moines Hearing on Miner Rates
The Iowa state railway commission heard testimony in Des Moines on January 19 reviewing coal mine rate discrimination claims. Representative Chaude R. Porter proposed a resolution alleging Illinois coal operators gain an Iowa edge. Porter did not attend the hearing, citing lack of data from proponents. The hearing drew twenty-one rail leaders and Iowa mine operators who supported keeping current rates. Reports note no change in rates and describe related local issues including poverty cases, a fatal shooting in a dispute over a debt, and other county news. also listed are bank bankruptcy filings and a note on Shriners and Millers officers.
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State Railway Commission
Des Moines
Chaude R. Porter
Centerville
Illinois
Iowa
Ar. Porter
Iaiter
Oskaloosa
Bemuer III
Brers
Lunes County
American Poultry Show Sets Record Exhibition in West
The fourth annual American Poultry Fanciers Association show was held at Collar Rapids with Lahinds among entrants, billed as the largest poultry exhibition in the west. The event drew exhibitors from multiple western states. Claries Walker, longtime leader in Council Wits, died of heart failure amid unclear details.
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American Poultry Fanciers Association
Collar Rapids
West
Claries Walker
Council Wits
Winky Card
Secret chase of four robbers ends in Grand Junction
Secretary of State Dobson led a posse chasing four desperadoes after they opened fire on a crowd in Grand Junction. The group split directions as the train approached, with more than 100 shots fired before all four were captured. Names listed as James Daniels H J Law J E Greenwood and Robert Brown. Reportedly they had $20 and a can of nitroglycerine.
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George N. Dobson
Grand Juaction
Ruthven
Rock Island
Argus
Grand Junction
Anern
James Daniels
J. E. Greenwood
Robert Brown
Young Man Fatally Burned in Geneva Mystery
John McCauley aged 18 died after inhaling smoke and his clothes and bed clothes caught fire in his Geneva room. He was found unconscious and died about 30 minutes later from suffocation. The cause of ignition remains unknown amid a strange incident.
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Lil
Geneva
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