Washington News Changes in Committees
A chaotic Washington scene unfolds as Congress mourns Nelson Dingley while Naval plans move ahead. Reactions span cabinet, senators, and House members. Debates rise on civil service appointments and a Philippine transport service faces schedule choices with ships Solace Buffalo set to Manila and reform discussions ahead.
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Cannon
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Dingley
House of Representatives
Lingley
Lewiston
Sir Louis Davies
Canadian Joint High Commission
Joseph Wheeler
Joint Canadian Commission
J. W. Foster
Navy Department
United States
Philippines
Solace
New York
Manila
Buffalo
San Francisco
Dewey
Hagan
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War Department
Civil Service League
House Caucus Committee
IF. L. Sidons
The
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Political reshuffles and plans touch Cuba and Guam
The piece notes civil service protections for supervisors to ensure neutral enumerator selection, possible appointment of Cornell's Schurman to a Philippine mission or Spain envoy role, Allison staying as appropriations head with Aldrich to chair finance, Spooner to rules, and Long ordering Captain Leary to Guam as naval governor with a proclamation to natives explaining US aims, mirroring Porto Rico terms.
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Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Schurman
Cornell University
Philippines
Hawaiian Commission
Spain
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Committee On
Finance
Spooner
Secretay
Leary
San Francisco
Guam
United States
Wall Street Stock Rally Sets Two Hour Record
In New York on January 14 the stock exchange saw the largest two hour session in years with seven hundred shares traded and a one to two point rise in major stocks. The week ended with unprecedented activity totaling about five million shares for full days, as Grangers Atchison Reading and Southern led gains while brokers and large dealers dominated buying. The weekly bank statement later boosted bullish sentiment with a surplus reserve up by 4.75 million and loans up 2.04 million.
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Stock Exchange
Pacific
London
Gould
Vanderbilt
Southern Pacific
Grangers
Atchison, Reading
Southern
Federal Steel
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Wall Street
Pay The Men In Full By Ohio Men In Jan
Colonel Coit and Fourth Ohio officers defended an order deducting funds from troops pay. A noon meeting of business leaders sought to block the deduction, which would cost each man $19.50. Governor Bushnell, after telegraphing the paymaster general, said the state would rather repay than see payroll deductions. Payment was postponed until Monday to work out the dispute.
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Associated Press
Independent
Conemanis
Coit
Fourth Ohio
Bushnell
Foraker Speech Sparks Shock Over Philippine Policy
Excerpted from Lexpos Jan 1 report notes Senator Foraker’s suggestion of U.S. withdrawal from the Philippines causing British concern and sparking debate on imperial policy. Ex-Congressman Cochran may reenter politics. Ohio writer Bookwalter plans a pro Russia book arguing for an American alliance with Russia over Britain.
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Associated Press
Independent
Lexpos
Foraker
United States
Philippine Islands
America
Great Britain
Far East
China
Spain
Philippines
Filippinos
South
Union
Hoar
Louisiana
California
Texas
Bourke Cochran
Paris
New York
Southampton
John W. Bookwalter
Ohio
Russia
Siberia
Ife
England
East
Global Powers Compare Strength With Russia
The passage argues that combined nations could not defeat Russia, likening the effort to bombard only coastal towns. It notes Russia could mobilize vast railroad reserves to deploy troops into China while the United States and Britain could send only a small force in comparison.
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Russia
United States
China
England
A Rise of Forty-Five Feet
The Ohio river basin reports heavy rain and storms causing a forecasted forty five foot rise at Cincinnati. Data show variable rainfall effects with Monongahela Kanawha and Muskingum flooding indicators. Marietta River swell signals flood, Parkersburg Little Kanawha rises. Big Sandy and Cumberland banks full. Miami and Wabash feed Ohio surge.
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Independent
Cixctanati
Ohio River
Oil City
Allegheny
Tennessee
Ohio
Monongahela
Kanawhas
Marietta
Muskingum
Parkersburg
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Cumberland
Wind storm damage hits Portsmouth area
A morning wind storm in Portsmouth Ohio destroyed two Burgess Steel Co buildings and wrecked the county fair art hall. Buildings were blown from foundations. one measured 200 by 600 feet. James Larkin and Daniel Coltens were fatally injured. many others seriously hurt.
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Portsmouth
Burgess Steel Company
County Fair Grounds
James Larkin
Daniel Coltens
Third Kentucky Regiment Heads to Cuba from Savannah
Coucernaeus Ga Jan 14 The Third Kentucky regiment is packing again and will leave Savannah tonight on a transport for Cuba.
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Associated Press
Coucernaeus, Ga
Kentucky
Savannah
Cuba
Globe Carbon Company Stands Outside National Combine
Ravenna's Globe Carbon Company rejects all proposals from the National Carbon Company. General Manager M. M. Hayuen states the Globe will remain outside the new combine and will not consider any National offers.
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Chgvenano
Globe Carbon Company
Ravenna
National Carbon Company
M. M. Hayuen
Globe Company
National
Flood Damage Report From Saline County
Litrie Rock reports from Benton that sustained rain for four days has swollen the Saline river by twenty feet. Authorities fear the water may exceed the 1882 flood, with thousands of cattle and hogs drowned and miles of fencing washed away across Saline County.
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Litrie Rock
Benton
Saline County
Saline
Lenox Athletic Club vetoes Fitzsimmons title bid
At a special Lenox Athletic Club meeting the body voted not to entertain any proposition from champion heavyweight Robert Fitzsimmons to contest against Sharkey under the club's auspices. Sharkey's manager Tom O Rourke said Fitzsimmons could still fight if a willing club offers a satisfactory purse and guarantee to cover his forfeit.
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Associ
New York
Lenox Athletic Club
Robert Fitzsimmons
Loraing
Sharkey
Tom O'Rourke
Fitzsimmons
Scioto River Overbanks Threaten Submerged Homes
The Scioto river, still rising near Columbus, threatens areas after last year’s flood. Thirteen families were rescued from submerged homes by boat as water levels broke southwest of the city and continued to rise through the afternoon.
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Columbus
CotemBes
Scioto
Germany and US trade ties amid tariff debate
An article discusses friendly relations between Germany and the United States, noting German need for American markets and shared interests in commerce. It cites German press praising cordial cooperation, U.S. imports rising in both halves of Germany, and a German horticultural movement pushing for protective tariffs through a large petition.
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Spa
Pruippir
Honekong
E'S
Ebutas
State Department
Aurine
Spain
Germany
Pacific
Cologne Gazette
Berlin Post
Six Regiments Ready for Manila Embarkation
The AP reports regular infantry units, including the Third, Fourth, Twelfth, Seventeenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-second Regiments, are poised for transport to the Philippines from San Antonio area and nearby posts. Six regiments have definite orders while others are still awaiting instructions. About 7,000 troops are mentioned in the readiness status.
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Associated Press
Dan Antonio
Philippines
Manila
Disbarment Demurrers Argue No Jurisdiction in Two Cases
In Chevetann January filing, disbarment actions against Judge Frank Lellenbaugh and State Senator Vernon Burke see demurrers asserting lack of court jurisdiction and that the specifications fail to establish a valid cause for action. The circuit court is urged to dismiss on those grounds.
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Chevetann
Jan. l
Frank Lellenbaugh
Vernon Burke
The Dreyfus Case Details and Court Action
fragments describe a Dreyfus case, a cassation order, and evidence surrounding a disputed conviction. The text references President of the court and an agent, with garbled timing. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but the piece centers on legal proceedings and cassation.
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Rasee Ares
Jack Oust
Estrhaszy Naa Sen’ M. Macaau
Cassation
wBiaemat
Deadlock in House as candidates clash in tense session
In a fractured House today, Democratic foes exchanged sharp rhetoric amid a deadlock. The session saw two Democrats switch sides while a third sided with opponents, stalling progress on the key question expected to be decided next Tuesday.
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Quesien
Murday
Largest ship in the world launched in Belfast
The Oceanic, the largest line steamer, was launched at Harrach & What in Belfast in front of a crowd. The vessel reportedly sang during the ceremony and registers indicate a capacity around 17,100, highlighting a significant milestone in shipbuilding and maritime history.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Jac
Oceanic
Harrach & What
Private Aid Report Shapes Havana Movements
AP dispatch from Havana notes private assistance shaping military actions, with details on a circular issued today. It cites unnamed officials and references external support guiding the independence effort amid tense posturing.
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Jan i. Vada
Ame Ips
Ain Hava
Unclear wartime cargo inspection noted in fragment
A damaged fragment recalls an inspection of the first cargo of beef sent to Santiago. Carlton, inspector general with General Wilson, and Captain FL A Smith, chief commissary of ta department of t lakes, are named as witnesses. The account mentions Porto Rico and a commander ZuDs com Milles in roseate colors.
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Carlton
Wilson
FL A Smith
Ta Department of
T Lakes
Santiago
Porto Rico
Deferred Sentence in San Fraynesa Court Appearance
A defendant known as Love San Fraynesa, a retired individual, appeared in court today smiling and showed no signs of fear. The case involves alleged issues regarding employment and a debt dispute.
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San Fraynesa
Devs Tom
Pullman Denies Separation Rumors In Health Note
George Pullman, listed as very sick, is visited by reporters. He denies separation from his wife and says she will join him there within a week. The Independent provides the brief update on his condition and plans.
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