Colleges Invited to McKinley Inauguration Parade
Washington January reports plan a large college and university representation in the inaugural parade. An intercollegiate committee invites presidents of 400 institutions to form uniformed delegations, bannered to display college colors and unique features.
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Washington
Jan
McKinley
United States
W.mni
Ind
Columbian Univ
Unt
Tles
Intercollegiate
Armour Dies in Chicago After Long Illness
Philip Danforth Armour, financier and philanthropist, head of the Armour interests, died at his Chicago home at 5:45 pm after a battle with myocarditis following a three week pneumonia. He spoke of readiness for death and heard the Lord's Prayer read at his bedside. His fortune is estimated between 30 and 60 million, with the Chicago Armours totaling about 60 million. The report notes his wealth and influence, including a prominent role in wheat deals and rail connections. In Europe severe cold spreads from England to Russia, with snow in Naples and frozen ports and trains across many regions.
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Chicago
Philip Danforth Armour
Prairie Avenue
Armour
Philip D. Armour, Jr
J. Ogden Armour
Frank W. Gunsaulus
P. D. Armour
Jan
Mr. Armour
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago Armours
Philip D. Armour
Ares
Europe
Lalone
London
England
Channel
Dover
Naples
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Adriatic
Austria
Russia
Altapazna
Mikola
Szadmar
Hungary
Transylvania
Odessa
Italy
Marseilles
Paris
Snow drapes Rome as southern Italy sees rare snowfall
Snow blankets Rome and nearby regions for the first time in years drawing crowds to watch the unusual panorama from the Pincho as southern Italy experiences snowfall previously unseen locally.
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Italy
Rome
Pincho
Farmers Coming to Colorado From East Looks Strong
Denver January reports show a surge of inquiries about farming and ranch work in Colorado and nearby states. Land agents note many from colder northern regions seek Colorado’s milder winters, with 5 million acres sold last year and future growth expected. Colonization is evolving into larger movements centered on sugar beet cultivation and western expansion.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Lana
Wantland
Union
Idaho
Hom
Record Gold Reserves Hit New High in Treasury
Washington January 7. United States Treasurer Ellis H Roberts reports the gross gold in the treasury at 480,700,005 dollars, a new record. He notes March 1899 holdings of 828,208,001 dollars were then the largest in years, driven by strong prosperity and increased gold production. He expects possible future increases but warns tax cuts could narrow the gap with expenditures.
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Washington
Treasury
Ellis H. Roberts
United States
Roberts
Venezuela Asphalt Contest Stirs Diplomatic Probe
State Department officials state no orders have been sent to Minister Loomis at Caracas or Ver explaining plans to use United States marines amid the rival asphalt concessions dispute. A careful inquiry is underway and if warranted, representations will be made to Venezuela to secure an immediate settlement.
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Venezuela
Washington
State Department
Loomis At
United States
Bryan to Launch The Commoner In January
William J. Bryan travels through Kansas City on his way home from Galveston Texas announcing the first issue of his paper The Commoner will appear January 20. He reports subscriptions from thirty three states and territories within a week of the announcement and is optimistic about the venture. He is accompanied by his son.
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William J. Bryan
Kansas City
Galveston
Texas
The
Commoner
Mr. Bryan
Census finds center of population shifts to Indiana
The census bureau reports that in ten years the center of population moved west about fourteen miles and south about three. It now lies in southern Indiana, roughly seven miles southeast of Columbus.
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Indiana
Washington
Census Bureau
Columbus
Telegraphic Brevities Amid War and World News
Lord Roberts marks fifty years in service as Boers strike garrisons at Christmas. Oregon gold and lumber outputs for 1900 are reported. Cleveland council members on trial for bribery are acquitted. Buck sails home from Japan. Victoria names Duke of York colonel. Czar and Czarina to return near St. Petersburg in February. London forms drunkard confinement facility. Various obituaries, migrations, and international notes fill the telegraph page.
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Lord Roberts
Oregon
Cleveland
Tarsknaoe-Selo
St. Petersburg
Glasgow
Scotland
Michael Maloney
Lenox Township
Pennsylvania
South Afric Re
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Moses Lou Tyler
Cornell University
Washington
England
Tacoma
Willicocks
Jessie Ackerman
Ada Mercutt
Honolulu
British Columbia
Alaska
Holland Society of New York
Hague
Wilhelmina
Secre
Navy
Long
California
Washington News and Senate Moves on Army and Subsidy
President states criminals are being prosecuted and notes the Lawshe report is not public. Treasury seeks 7000 for land selection in New Mexico and 104000 to enlarge Sheridan post. Senate debates subsidy and army bills amid reconvening. Hawley expected to push army bill. Pere Marquette portrait sparks statue remaking debate in Washington. Till proposes silver coin reforms and coinage of subsidiary silver. Secretary Long acquires a Pacific island in Guam for a coaling station at 900 gold. Hoar asks Sewell about Philippine force needs. situation has changed. Treaty protection of native races in Africa may be proclaimed. Lodge resolution on universal application to uncivilized races moves to foreign affairs. White House social season opens with Cabinet dinner. Navy seeks transfer of Cavite station to Subic Bay and plans for dry docks. War Department works to minimize bureau opposition to army reorganization. officers in the Philippines ordered to prepare for U S recruiting stations. Gage expects repeal of gold bar sale cost rule and foreign coin recoinage rule to aid manufacturers.
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Bacon
Secretary of War
Senate
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
New Mexico
Sheridan
Wyoming
Hawley
Montreal
Pere Marquette
Washington
Capitol
Wisconsin
Till
Connecticut
Treasury
Secretary Long
United States
Pacific
Isla
San Luis d’Apra
Guam
Hoar
Mr. Sewell
Philippines
Africa
Townsend
Hague
White House
McKinley
Marine Band
General Board of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
United States Naval Station
Cavite
Subic Bay
Special Board of Navy
Subig Bay
War Department
Department
Gage
Mint
Chicago
Colorado notes reflect Denver losses and state growth
Denver reports a higher 1900 average temperature and a series of local events. A South Omaha stockman attempted to shoot his wife before shooting himself, while notable deaths include Fleming Hover of Lamar and vice versa. Colorado gold output for 1900 is estimated near eighty million dollars.
Denver Market Cattle Prices Steady Despite Plenty of Buyers
Denver buyers show strong interest in stocker and feeder cattle with a firm general market. Western Colorado shipments are expected this week, as hogs remain in good demand and receipts stay light. Prices range from 2.60 to 5.25 for beef steers and cows, with feeders over 700 pounds at 2.00 to 4.90 and hogs around 4.00 to 4.90 per hundredweight.
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Colorado
Accis Des Circle Steet
Turkey
Elgin
Unbroken national circuit signals Washington noon
The article describes a ritual at noon where Western Union wires switch to avoid sending messages for exact silence. Wire chiefs in major cities prepare an unbroken circuit from Washington as the sun passes the seventy fifth meridian. A ten second pause precedes a nationwide electrical heartbeat signaling local noon.
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Western Union Company
America
Washington
United States
Union
Atlantic
Pacific
Gotham
Golden Gate
Seventy-Fifth
Pearson's Magazine
Africans Revolt Against German Colonial Rule
Wolfgang Voltz in Chicago Record notes Germany struggles to maintain control in East and West Africa. He argues West Africa’s irrigation needs, East Africa’s mismanagement, and growing native revolts threaten German authority. He describes harsh abuses and insufficient local support, predicting reinforcements from Germany to quell violence.
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Friends
West Africa
East Africa
Zanzibar
East
Wolfgang Voltz
Chicago
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