Panama Route Favored for Isthmian Canal Purchases
Washington dispatch reports the Isthmian Canal Commission unanimously favors the Panama canal route under U S control after reviewing the Panama Canal Co sale proposal to the United States for 40 million dollars. The president sent the commission’s supplemental report to Congress with a transmittal letter.
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Washington
Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal Company
United States
Isthmian Canal
Panama Canal Route
Commission
Dynamite mishap near Cleveland kills three workers
In Bedford, Ohio, three Pond Construction employees tried to thaw dynamite when an explosion occurred. Michael Skilldy died almost instantly, Michael Barone suffered severe injuries including the loss of a leg, and George Saloki was seriously burned. Skilldy leaves three children in Austria.
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Cleveland
Pond Construction Company
Bedford
Michael Skilldy
Michael Barone
George Saloki
Skilidy
Barone
Austria
Bell Orders Vigorous Subdual of Batangas Insurrection
Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding in Batangas province, after two years of failed lenient policy, adopts strict measures. He directs reconcentration in a modified form, martial law nationwide, and relentless pursuit and punishment of natives aiding insurgents as spies and traitors to the United States.
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Washington
Batangas
Manila
J. Franklin Bell
United States
Snowstorm Hits Southern Nebraska Hard
A heavy snow shower began early Monday and persisted through the night in southeastern Nebraska. While trains ran late and streetcar service slowed, no major disruptions occurred. The storm brought much needed moisture to winter wheat, after 23 dry days, with escalating wind and plummeting temperatures later.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Here
Bank official in Great Falls arrested as defaulter
Seattle reporting from Great Falls Mont says H H Matteson a city council member and First National Bank cashier has been arrested by the federal bank examiner for a cash shortage estimated between seventy thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.
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Seattle, Wagh
The
Times
Great Falls
Mont
H. H. Matteson
First National Bank
Federal
Democratic House Caucus Called by Representative Hay
Representative Hay of Virginia issues a call for a Democratic House caucus next Friday at eight p m in the Capitol for reporting special committee recommendations on party policy including resolutions on slavery and related matters.
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Washington
Hay
Virginia
Democratic House Caucus
House of Répresentatives
Erie
Prince Henry of Prussia Plans U S Visit Schedule
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will visit New York Washington Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston with a dense itinerary approved by Emperor William. February events include receptions dinners and a yacht launch, with time allotted to Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston still to be decided.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Niagara Falls
Boston
von Hobben
Washington
Emperor William
Prince Henry
New York
Roosevelt
New York City
Shooter's Island
Press Club
White House
Disaster in a mine at Pictou claims six lives
A Colorado Fuel & Iron mine near Pictou Colorado exploded Monday morning, a lamp ignite gas and fire, killing six men and wounding ten or more. Among the dead are Frank Marquis Jr. and Harry Phipps, while the mine raged as rescuers battled the blaze.
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Walsenburg
Col
Pictou
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Frank Marquis, Jr
Harry Phipps
Phipps
Proctor
Official plan on programme subject to future changes
The text states the official plan is current but may be modified later. Cablegrams about the programme are still being exchanged.
Presentation to Hanna in Cleveland Honors Senator Hanna
In Cleveland on January 21 a group of Hanna supporters secretly organized a presentation to honor the senator for his labor capital harmony efforts. A marble statue titled Peace, 14 feet high on a 2 1/4 foot pedestal, depicting a girl with two cornucopias and a wreath, was offered at his Lake Avenue home. Judge Sanders spoke, and Hanna delivered a fitting response.
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Cleveland
New York
Hanna
Lake Avenue
Moade
Sanders
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Botér Stokeman Slain in Sault Ste. Marie Incident
In Sault Ste. Marie on January 21 a man, Botér Stokeman, was shot at Ickerman and died at the general hospital this morning. Hugh Mathison reportedly shot during a confrontation. authorities describe a tense scene as the investigation continues, with unclear motives and ongoing inquiries.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Botér Stokeman
Ickerman
General Hospital
Hugh Mathison
Mathison
Pakis
Dom Ene
Mine Gas Explosion Kills Several Miners
Five o'clock Monday morning a group of miners entered a chamber where gas had accumulated. They carried unprotected lamps and a severe explosion occurred, causing multiple deaths in the mine.
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Ted
Convicts at Large from McNeils Island Prison Break
Eleven of the United States penitentiary inmates on McNeils Island escaped between one and two pm Sunday and remained at large by nightfall. The daring escape threatens farmhouse raids for guns and transport to the mainland. Officials fear violence if recaptured.
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Tacoma
Wash
United States
McNeil’s Island
Lberty
Debate over Boer War terms at Westminster
London January 21 The first major session debate in the House of Commons centered on an amendment to the address in reply to the throne. Mr Chamberlain defended the Boer War, stating offered terms had already been generous and no further concessions or general confiscation would occur. He compared British restraint to U S reunification, while Liberal figures challenged funding clauses and denounced concentration camps. News notes possible postwar emigration incentives and a call to Australian and New Zealand governors to send 1,000 more troops.
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London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Lord Rosebery
Lord Kitchener
United States
South Africa
Il Am
LaWouchere
Cawley
John Dillon
Dillon
Largest United Mine Workers convention opens in Indianapolis
Nearly 1 000 UMWA members gather in Tomlinson's ball for the 13th annual convention. President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson expect a record turnout and a ten percent wage increase. Delegates come from 4 states to discuss credentials and dues while Ben Tillett arrives as a featured guest. The meeting runs through January 30 with a joint conference with operators to follow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson
Mitchell
Wilson
United States
Ben Tillett
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Naval Battle Reported Near Panama Harbor In 1900s
Dispatches describe fighting in Panama Bay between Colombian government vessels and insurgents. Reports mention Governor Alban killed, Lautaro sunk, Padilla and Darien active, Philadelphia nearby, and American officials promising protection of transit and interests. Venezuelan fighting near Maracaibo also noted with casualties.
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Washington
Panama Bay
Gudger
Panama
Mead
Philadelphia
Bay
Siva
Colombia
State
Navy Department
Dr. Silva
State Department
Legation
Long
Perry
Colon
Caros Vbar
Moncas
Alban
Lautaro
Boynaca
Chiriqui
Padilla
Darien
Gaitan
Secretary of the Navy
U S. S. Philadelphia
New York
Panatha Railway Company
Paral ‘Enent
Pangmas
Darian
Galetan
Savana
Mintaro
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Chicuito
Panama Canal Company
Boyaca
Las Bovedas
United States
Grain and Provisions Markets Begin Year With Steady Flows
Chicago and New York market notes show flour prices steady to quiet with various patent grades discussed. Wheat and corn trend lower to mixed, oats firm then slipping, rye steady, lard and short ribs easing, butter and eggs showing soft tones, live poultry firmer with higher poultry prices listed.
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Chicago
Burbanks
New York
Western
Hogs Market Prices Rise in Chicago Trade
Chicago market reports higher hog prices with sales overall strengthening. Buyers showed preference for heavy packing and ship quality, with price ranges around 6.60 to 6.85 while light and rough packing sold near 6.05 to 6.70. Booth in Omaha noted activity as shipments moved out to buyers.
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Chicago
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Board
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Committee On Ways and Means
Wa Revenue
Ith Inst
Foster and McEnery
Price
J. D. Hill
Coleock
Louisiana
South
McKinley
Senate Committee On Pensions
Ida S. McKinley
Gallinger
Louise Adams
John Quincy Adams
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
John Tyler
Abraham Lincoln
Gen. A. 8. Grant
James A. Garfield
Bauetei
Senate
Committee On Philippiney
Chatrasa Shodge
Ator Lodge
Department of Commerce
Nelson
Minn
House
Ida & McKinley
Mason
House of Representatives
Clark
Cannon
de Armond
Richardson
Tenn
Grosvenor
Alexander
N. Y
Grow
Williams
Ill
Underwood
Ala
Gen. Bell
Democratic Caucus
William
United States Penitentiary
Washington Tunnel
Liberty
Weasels
Cradock
Cape Colony
Wessels
Tarkassad
Mexico City
Gent
Belles, Visau
York
Jans
Danielislektes
Daniel E. Sickleste
Brooklyn
Sharp Naval Boat
Frolom
Galveston
Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacao
Haytian
Maracaibo
Co. Peralta
Fuenmayor
Hernandes
el Mecho
Castro
Booth
Omaha, Neb
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