McKinley Death Revered by Leaders in Omaha
Omaha leaders at Harmonie hall honor martyred president with speeches by George Cortelyou and others. Address by Stewart L. Woodford discusses Spanish American War and American expansion from canal to Arctic, praising McKinley’s legacy and Roosevelt and Hay. Nebraskans at banquet reflect on party unity and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen- Hanns
Jidny
McKintey
George Wlyon
Commerce and Labor
Enatier
Bia
Atrife
Stewart L. Woodford
Wart L. Woodford
New York
McKinley
San Domingo
Ima Canal
Arctic Sea
Kica
Far East
Philippines
Orient
Pacific
Isle of Paname
Arctic
Isthulan
Woodford
Roosevelt
Lec Hay
Pall battle rages as two sides clash in alley
In a brief clash on a narrow street, two groups confront each other near a market area. Police arrive to separate them as witnesses describe a tense confrontation with elements of improvised weapons observed but no serious injuries reported. Authorities continue monitoring the scene.
Fragmented OCR Notes on Ant Fen Dl and Robe
Disjointed OCR text fragment mentioning Ant Fen Dl and Robe with unclear context. Readable names include Robe and potential location hints. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the damaged source.
Great Demand on Treasury Exhausts Gold Supply
The Great Demand on the Treasury Has Exhausted the Supply. Unprecedented demand for gold certificates rises as mints coin Philippine silver and subsidiary coins. Banks need large denomination certificates. Secretary Shaw orders Philadelphia and San Francisco to coin double eagles starting February 1 and to work overtime until demand is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Fev
Thele
Koldeo
Teui
United States
Shaw
Philadelphia
San Francinco
House Abolishes Mileage Allowance For Members
Washington February 2 The House rejected the mileage allowance of 199000 for both houses, defeating a paragraph in the urgent deficiency bill. Debate was long and earnest as Chairman Turney overruled the point of order, and the mileage provision was struck 167 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Tuwney
Senate
Wahlek
New Name For New York Commercial Advertiser
The New York Commercial Advertiser will be sold for a cent instead of two and renamed the Grobe and Commercial Advertiser starting February 1. The paper vows a lower price with accessible, comprehensive news, aiming to be fearless, accurate, and helpful to newsboys and readers alike. Samuel Strauss now publishes it, with Allan Dawson and wife on the editorial staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iowa
New York Commercial Advertiser
Samuel Strauss
Des Moines
Allan Dawson
Misread U S stance on Colombian troops in Panama
The State Department says General Reyes misunderstood U S position. No troop landing with hostile intent is allowed in Panama. A treaty with Panama defends its integrity and awaits Senate action. Democratic senators confer on Colombia claims related to the Panama revolt. no decision reached, next meeting planned.
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United States
Colombia
Canal Zone
Panama
Washington
State “Department
Reyes
Bogota
Department
Hay
Sunau Varilla
Senate
Reciprocity With Brazil Is Granted Without U S Sacrifice
The United States gains preferential Brazil rates on several staples without U S reciprocity or duties. Brazil cuts flour in barrels by 32 percent and flour in sacks, and lowers duties on ruby pots, stil wines, paints, varnishes, condensed milk, clocks and watches by 20 percent. Thompson states most items were not previously imported in meaningful quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brazil
Washington
D. ©. Thompson
Miniatér
Thompson
Black intruder fatally strikes Virginia family in Roanoke
A Black assailant entered the Roanoke home of George Shields on February 2 intending robbery. He fatally wounded Shields and his 3 year old daughter and probably fatally wounded Mrs Shields with a hatchet. Police describe intense tension in the city as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killa
Roanoke
George Shields
Shields
Acquittal in Drug Store Robbery Case for Hattie Pilcher
Hattie Pilcher was discharged after a three day hearing on charges of complicity in drugging Wilbur Quirk and attempting a January 12 robbery at Collins drug store. Witnesses testified to her good character while others questioned the shooting and holdup mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey
Fee
Miss Pilcher
J. Hy Cole
Briggs
Tichar
Declared Not Guilty in Second Kennedy Murder Trial
Kansas City dispatch reports Lulu Prince Kennedy was found not guilty on her second trial for the murder of her husband Philip H Kennedy. The first trial produced a ten year sentence but was reversed. Kennedy had secretly married her attorney Kraemer during bond and claimed insanity as the basis for acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Kansas City
Dusty Kennedy—Kraemer
PhUlp H. Kennedy
Foon
John Kraemer
Will Prince
Kennedy
Merchants’ Despatch Transportation Company
Hey
Edwardaville
Prince
Kraemer
Gille Hardwara Company
Yaivyer
Kraeier
Smoking on the House Floor Sparks Rule Violation
The House Rules ban on smoking was reportedly ignored by Speaker Ney during a Boutell speech. Ney reportedly moved to the cloak room and back, then smoked at the rear railing, with no presiding officer intervening to enforce the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
Washington
Cannon
Boutell
Chicago
Dynamite Found Near King Alfonso Palace in Madrid
A dynamite bomb was discovered near the royal palace in Madrid, hidden under a stone in a palace square. Officials, including the secret police, investigate who placed it, linking the plot to a prior hunting attack on King Alfonso.
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Madrid
Alfonso
King Alfonso
Chicago readers vote on municipal ownership of street cars
Chicago voters face a petition drive to force a April election on municipal ownership of streetcar lines. Campaigners seek 10,000 signatures under the Mueller law to compel council action. Three questions would appear on the little ballot covering ownership, licensing until ownership, and electing the board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mee
Friends of Municipal Ownership
Mueller
Miny
Chicara Board of Educa,iow
Sioux City Markets Show Mixed Cattle and Steady Sheep
Sioux City markets report mixed cattle prices with heavy and butcher calves at 4.75 to 5.10, cows and heifers around 2.60 to 4.10, yearlings 2.25 to 3.50, and hogs near 4.75 to 5.15. South Omaha lists steady sheep, western yearlings 4.50 to 9.10, and lambs up to 4.75. Kansas City shows western steers 4.00 to 4.45 and hogs around 4.50 to 5.00.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Jan
Hoyt
Iemba
South Omaha
Kansas City
Anens, Chey
Tan
ToGo
Grain Markets Firmer Amid Mixed Chicago Prices
Grain and Provisions report from Chicago shows cash quotations uneven with wheat at various grades and prices, mixed market for flour and corn. Minnesota track prices at Minneapolis on January 20 list several wheats and ryew prices, including No 2 red and No 3 white with mixed futures and cash values.
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Chicago
Glover Reed
Mesa Park
Aid
Mark
Maurket Ateady
Minneapolie
Minneapolis
Packers Contempt Allegations Surge Over Rail Rebates
Washington reports Representative Wade charging a revived Packers' combine with secret railroad rebates and price fixing to crush farmers and retailers. He calls for federal action and cites past Knox injunctions as proof the conspiracy persists, targeting Iowa and multi-state meat producers with plans for congressional relief and antitrust enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
United States
M. J. Wade
Mn Wade
Wade
Grosscup
Circuit Court
Chicago
Nelson Morrin & Co. Swit & Co
J. A. Hammond Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour & Co
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Chouse of Representatives
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association of
Towa
Frederick Larrabee
Larrabee
F. Spangler
West
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Des Moines
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Congress
Standard Old Company
Terma
Great Northwest
Shein
Maybrick Daughter Still Not Released From Prison
London reports confirm Mrs Florence Maybrick remains imprisoned and not released. A letter from Baroness De Roques dated January 28 in France states she just returned and sees no chance of release before July, contradicting other reports. The exact whereabouts of Mrs Maybrick are still unknown.
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France
Aylesbury
Baronéas
U S Envoy Reports Cuban Riot Over Scandal at Cienfuegos
U S minister Squires protested to Cuban authorities at Cienfuegos after rioters smeared mud on the U S escutcheon above the consulate entrance during a dispute over election registrars. President Palma promised arrest and punishment, as officials describe the scene as a critical situation amid conflicting reports of January 28 riotous activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cienfuegos
Havari
Peb
Squires
Equires
Palma
Distilleries Close as Peoria Plants Shut Down
Peoria Illinois February 2 two large distilleries Monarch and Atlas end operations for an indefinite period due to weak demand and high spirits on hand. Corning distillery already closed after an October explosion and fire, and New Woolher will start up soon. Independent houses will absorb many laid off workers.
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Peoria
Monarch
Atlas
Whilsky Troat
Corning
Woolher
Morgan to Retire and Pass Interests to Son
New York reports renewed rumors that J P Morgan plans to retire from active business. The American notes he intends to transfer control of his vast interests to his son and spend much time in England at Aldenham Abbey, gathering his art treasures for museums and galleries abroad.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
London
Morgan
England
Aldensham Abbey
Hertfordshire
VESSELS FREED IN CLEVELAND AFTER TUG HELP
In Cleveland Ohio on February 3 three large steamers that broke from their moorings and jammed together on the Superior Street wharf were finally released today after a week of constant work. Two locomotives and two tow boats pulled the steamer Reis free, enabling the others to follow. All vessels suffered heavy damage.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Superior Street
Reis
Indiana Barn Gold Treasure Sparks Legal Battle
Alvin Guthrie aged 19 while excavating a foundation wall at a Logansport barn unearthed a box containing about 980 dollars in gold coins. Three parties claim rights to the treasure: Guthrie, administrator of Thomas Guthrie’s estate, and Albert Reybold. The dispute over entitlement will go to court.
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Indiana
Logansport
Ind
Med
Alvin Guthrié
Alvin Guthrie
Thorman Guthrie
Thomas Guthrie
Albert Reybold
Jak
Ads
Ninistrator
Mah
Thomas
Albert Seybold
Ethpem
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George 5
Cortelyou
Pres
Idan McKinley
Atever
William
Omaha
L Webster
Murat Halstein
Omahaity Club
van Sant
Milne
Mickey
Ant Governor
McGilton
Linind
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Murat Halstad
Atl
John L. Webster
Gen- Wi
Y A. Doster
Atlédus
John TL. Webster
Ean
Webster
Mattyre
Toln
Europe
China
Roosevelt Ald Toduou
Gen
America Apeak
Marta
Lin Askinley
Republican Party
Halstead
Cincinnati
Waa
Hanne
Teale
Ohio
Hanna
Gen. Reyes
Hattie Pilcher
Justice Douglass
Uncle IE
Grain Markets
Bame
Departmentiot Juatica
U. S
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