Pacific Coast Senators Draft Broad Chinese Exclusion Bill
Washington and Pacific Coast lawmakers finalize a sweeping Chinese exclusion bill to be introduced in both houses. The measure bars most Chinese from entering the United States, except for specific categories, sets six month registration, and allows deportation for those lacking certificates.
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Philippines
Aycock Sets February 25 Hangings in Six Executions
Raleigh reports Governor Aycock has set Wednesday February 25 for six white men to be hanged in one day, a first for the state. Four men will hang in Asheville for burglary at Em ma North Carolina, one in Wilson for assassination, the first since the war, and one in Lincolnton for burglary in which two women were harmed. A child born afterward bears birthmarks like its mother’s.
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Supreme Court
Asheville
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N G
Wilson
Lincolnton
Chinese Court Hearing Sought on 160 Million Seal Order
A court in China considers a 160 million yuan sealing order related to a Veveines CoP case. Key figures and exact case scope remain unclear from the fragmentary text.
Springfield foundry head shot by discharged worker
John G Lad Ner, superintendent and general manager of the Springfield Foundry and Indianapolis Frog and Switch, was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The killer is John W Kenney, a molder who had been recently discharged and had threatened Lad Ner and fellow worker John Cox. Police hold Kenney.
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Springfield Foundry Company
Indianapolis Frog and Switch Company
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Cape Nome conspiracy sentences handed to three officials
In the U S circuit court Judge Morrow fined Judge Noyes $1000 in the Cape Nome conspiracy case. U S District Attorney Woods Wan received four months imprisonment, and Assistant U S District Attorney Frost was sentenced to 12 months.
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Morrow
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Cape Nome
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Frost
Post Office Robbery at Chestnut Drug Store
The Chestnut post office is robbed at an early hour. Robbers blew open Kirby's drug store safe with nitroglycerin and took postage stamps valued at 225 dollars and some money. In Boston McNairy proposes a constitutional convention to elect US Senators by direct vote. In Albany Senator Elsberg seeks penalties to suppress anarchy and protect public officials.
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House
United States
Albany
Elsberg
Senate
William Condon Shot by Detective in St Louis
St Louis report says William Condon, shot by Detective George Williams during an arrest attempt, died at city hospital. Condon had a long police record and had killed two men previously. Also from New York, Prof Nicholas Murray Butler elected president of Columbia University by the board of trustees after Seth Low’s resignation.
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William Condon
George Williams
City Hospital
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New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Seth Low
Board of
Drowning of Son of Wealthy Florist During Skating
New York reports the drowning of Mortimer Baldwin, son of a wealthy African American florist, while skating at New Rochelle. Details are incomplete due to partial OCR text.
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Liberty Bell gains warm welcomes across Cumberland valley stops
From Harrisburg the Liberty Bell tour progressed to Mechanicsburg Carlisle Newville Shippensburg Scotland Chambersburg and Greencastle with large school crowds. In Hagerstown Maryland children and brass bands greeted the relic while the Sons of the Confederacy guarded the train at Shepherdstown. Charlestown Berryville and Luray also extended hearty greetings.
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Berryvale. Va
Ohio Legislature Opens With Foraker Hanna Split
The Ohio Senate and House convened in Columbus for a biennial session at ten A M with officers chosen from Republican caucus nominees. The day featured routine oath taking and seating as the Foraker and Hanna factions settle leadership in a tense power struggle.
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Hanna Republicans
General Assembly
French Bark Max Refutes Blame In Walla Walla Collision
The French bark Max under Captain Benoist claims adherence to navigation rules after colliding with and sinking the steamer Walla Walla with about 40 lives lost. The ship, towed to San Francisco, shows severe damage including a broken hollow steel jibboom and gaping bow holes.
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Max
Benoist
Walla Walla
Glasgow
Frederick Henry
Foraker and Hanna Candidates Win Racial Minorities Support
At noon the annual message of Gov Nash was read in both chambers. It proposed a new taxation plan raising state taxes from corporations, franchises, and liquor trade while leaving county and municipal taxes to the counties. The plan advocates home rule in local taxation.
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House
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Keener Held for Murder After Two Infants Found Dead
In Forest Hill Louisiana on January 7, G B Keener’s two children aged 18 months and an infant were found dead in bed with crushed skulls. Keener sent his wife for water then claimed he had put the children to sleep and struck the house. Mrs Keener found both children dead and a coroner's jury held Keener for murder and he was arrested.
Collision and tow rescue after steamer near-miss
The crew recounts a collision where a bark struck a steamer amidships on the port side and both vessels drifted apart. They fled to sea and were later towed by the steam schooner Acme, with disputes over lookout duties on the Walla Walla and statements from Second Officer Le Chavalier.
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Acme
Cratr McCulloch
Walla Walla
le Chavalier
Max
Fire destroys two large Chicago buildings including West Washington block
Fire raged Monday night in Chicago destroying a six story building at 39 43 West Washington occupied by several small manufacturers with losses around 30 and significant damage to the structure. A second blaze gutted a brick and stone building at 155 180 Fifth Avenue and involved multiple tenants as investigators began work.
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West Washington Street
Fe Tgartany
Ifth Avenue
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Navy prize money criticism defended by Secretary Long
Secretary Long writes Senator Knute Nelson defending the Navy Department against claims of favoritism in prize money and bounty. He says the department has no control, with courts deciding law and fact. money comes from the treasury.
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Long
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Navy Department
Sanator
Aiint
Treasury
Chicago Market: Wheat Corn Barley And Livestock Movements
Chicago markets show higher prices in wheat with May and July futures up while oats rise on steady demand. Barley remains strong with limited offerings and mixed quality. pork and lard trade active with cash and near-term futures higher. potatoes eggs butter and cheese show firm to steady conditions amid variable stock quality. overall dairy and poultry markets exhibit steady to higher tones with ongoing price fluctuations.
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Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Show Firm Tones
Cattle and hog markets display varied activity with hogs tentatively firm and cattle prices showing broad ranges. Western and native feeders, cows, bulls, and veal calves are quoted in multiple bands while sheep markets remain active with price adjustments noted across Western and native lambs.
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Texas
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Fed Martone
Congress Attends to Business After Senator Sewell’s Death
Congress opens with memorials after the death of Senator Sewell of New Jersey. The House administers oaths to Smith of Iowa and Weeks of Michigan. the Senate adjourns for memorial prayers and a tribute to Sewell. Other items include reports on Nicaragua Bill progress, an anti anarchist measure, and post office legislation and New York City post office plans.
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Holly Reeves
Senator Sewell
New Jersey
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Iowa
Weeks
Michigan
Loudens
Sehatur Sewe
Souwner
Protessnan
Senate
Willam Josewell
Welgam Motaromine
Sewell Fle
Berry
Arkansas
Proveny
Sewell
Depew
New
Jenkins
Wis
Judiciary Special Committee
New York City
Jane
Cummings
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Morris K. Jessup
New York Chamber of Commerce
Oscar L. Straus
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
National labor talks and a presidential audience reported
New York reformers led by Jor Sanne Geompers of the United Federation discussed labor capital relations and proposed peace measures at a national conference. A Washington meeting involved Rear Admiral Schley with the president, described as a personal discussion. Obituaries noted Capt. William Stanley dies aged 70. Rhode Island mayors sworn in with focus on economy and public works.
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Presderto
Babrer
Centro
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Schley
Whte House
Admral
Austin, Minn
Jane
Willam Stanley
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Forts Snelling
Ridgley
Utah
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Lyle
Providence
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Rhode Island
Trainmen strike ties up Chicago & Southeastern line
Muncie Indiana January 7 railroad trouble continues as nearly half the trains are stalled. Mid land officials and manager Stevens acknowledge the conflict but expect a quick adjustment in days.
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Stevens
Tragedy in Iowa Killings and Suicide Shocks West Union
West Union Iowa authorities report Homer M Nef a surveyor and ex county clerk shot and killed Miss Hose Falls and wounded rival Enmet Sullivan before killing himself The crime occurred in the Miss Falls room at the Commercial hotel Indianapolis January 7 bank clearings in Indianapolis set a one day record at 3 080 504 08 vastly higher than normal totals Also Pr Barret presents Mexican President Diaz portrait to Roosevelt with Diaz expressing friendship and admiration to the American leader.
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