National Mine Workers Convention Proceeds Amid Charges
The National miners union faces no election until the investigating committee reports on charges against President Colin Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson. Delegates chose their panel from district representatives, with exoneration expected and Mitchell and Wilson likely to be reelected once the findings are announced.
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Meredith
Mitchell
Wilson
Wicon
Mitchbell
Tomlinson Hall
Addal
Mias
Mere‘dith
Investiigate
W. D. van Horne
Lawrence Lore
Kentucky
W. ‘Hasking
Ohio
Richard “Gilbert
Pennsylvania
Kennnedy
Thoreugh
Indianapolis
Ind ‘Heenan
Lintod
Gok
Durbin Fto
Vacrge
Mittee
Heenan
Inyenkigna
Perae
Ke Linvestigatiog
Ado Rysp
Sof Villnois
Anvis
Batkis
Coal Fopexa
Mingrkers
Thej
Halse
Catner Serra
Lewis
Pearce
Largest lumber deal made on Menominee mills
At Marinette Wisconsin on January 23 a record 80,000,000 feet of white pine lumber was sold to Edward Hines Lumber of Chicago by H Witbeck and N Ludington companies. The total value exceeded 1.5 million dollars and covers lumber lath and shingles to be cut in 1902 by three mills with a surplus by a fourth. The Witbeck cut accounts for 35,000,000 feet and the Ludington cut for 45,000,000 feet.
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Witbeck
N. Ludington Company
Shortage alleged in J. F. Schroth Packing books
Cincinnati reports sensational claims of a 20 year shortage totaling 160000 to 400000 involving Theodore Braemer former secretary treasurer of J. F. Schroth Packing Co Braemer denies defalcation says 72000 impersonal property and notes limited access to firm records Braemer, 45, served 27 years with the firm which did about a million dollars in annual business as citizens await official examination results and statements from involved attorneys
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Braemer
Harlan Cleveland
Joseph W. O'Hara
J. & F. Schroth Company
Schroths
John Schroth
Carl Nippert
The
Queen Victoria’s Death Anniversary Observed Across Realm
London marked the first anniversary of Queen Victoria’s death with commemorations across the United Kingdom and abroad. King Edward and Queen Alexandra joined royal family members at Windsor’s Frogmore Mausoleum as 2,000 ticket holders viewed the recumbent statue of the late monarch. Accession services were held in churches while artillery salutes from land and sea fired bunting decorated guns.
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London
Victoria
United Kingdom
Windsor
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
Prince von Wolff-Metternich
Frogmore
William
Prince Consort
Braemer finances center stage in city turmoil
Account of accountants delaying reports on Braemer finances for two to three weeks, with counsel warning no reliable statement until then. Braemer, seen as a figure of high standing, faces scrutiny after resigning, while parties claim they have adjusted differences and will not disclose expert findings. Berlin memorial marks Queen Victoria’s death anniversary with imperial and American officials in attendance.
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Braemer
Washington
Senate
Department of Commerce
Manslaughter convict sentenced in Huntington
John Farr, a wealthy state politician, was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for manslaughter after killing Owen Ross in Huntington last summer. Additional items note Mrs Winnifred Carroll, aged 1015, described as the oldest woman in Moron Regard, with uncertain details from Teele and related captions.
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Huntington
W. Va
John & Farr
State Penitentiary
Owen Ross
Seraentontene
Dena
Selena
Mont
Winnifrea¢ Carroll
rMfon Regide
Am Rover
Bargain Talks Delay Ellen Stone Ransom Release
Constantinople reports that American negotiators may have to transfer the ransom fund to brigands several days before they release Ellen M Stone and Mme Trilka, a tactic used in prior brigandages to unblock retaliation plans. The captors demand the cash to proceed.
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Constantinople
Ellen M ‘Stone
Mme. Trilka
Mika “Stone
Insurgent Threat Ahead at Colon and Panama Harbor
Panama harbor sees gunboat clash as Gen. Alban dies aboard the Lautaro. Padilla attack wounds officers and crew, Lautaro sinks with 150 aboard, Colón and Panama marked at half mast while authorities brace for further liberal assaults before Gen. Pinzon’s reinforcements arrive. No foreign warships are present. Lautaro’s loss valued at £60,000 by Valparaiso firm Sud Americana de Vapores.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Malmrosat Colon
Navy Department
Marietta
San Juan
Mead
Philadelphia
Panama
Colon
Carlos Alban
Padilla
Padula
Alban
Lautaro
Dpthin
Loa
South American Steamship Company
Albban
Nberals
Pinzon
Santiago de Chil
Compania Sud Americana de Vapores
Valparaiso
Mexican Earthquake Toll and Aid Efforts Reported
Dispatch from Mexico City details aid drives for Chilpancingo quake victims and reports three women crushed in the Church of San Jose at Chilapa. Gov Mora and family are said to be safe in a stable with a temporary house provided. he offers 30 000 pesos for rebuilding. Casualties include several deaths and injuries as aftershocks and broader panic documented.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Church of San Jose
Chilapa
Chipancikgo
Mora
Yery
Duakue
Tas Isle
Debated Urgency Bill in House Over Manila Post
Washington scene features partisan clash as the urgent deficit bill to fund a Manila military post faces a point of order. An amendment to aid Army personnel in the Philippines triggers a sharp exchange among leaders and votes 127 to 100.
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Washington
House
Manila
Cannon
Philippines
Richardson
Williams
de Armond
Appropriations Committee
Cummings
New York
Syes
Watson
McKinley
US Senate Hears Call to Spare Commandant Scheepers
A cable error misreported Commandant Scheepers of the Orange Free State as condemned to death. Senator Teller urged the United States and Britain to honor Geneva protections and humanity, citing capture while ill and potential retaliation.
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New York
Associated “Press
Mandant Schleepers
Kitchener
Washington
Senate
Wesdnesday
House of Representatives
Great Britain
Scheepers
Teller
Thoradey
United States
Ex-Congressman A. J. Holmes Dies in Iowa Hospital
Ex congressman A. J. Holmes of Boone Indiana died in the insane hospital at Clarinda Iowa. He represented the Tenth Iowa district for three terms in congress.
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Sioux City
A. J. Holmes
Boone
Iowa
Holmes
Clarinda
Cincinnati welcomes Prince Henry of Prussia visit
Washington dispatch reports Mayor Fleischmann invited Prince Henry of Prussia to Cincinnati and the invitation has been accepted. The event to be arranged with dates and details to follow.
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Cincinnati
Times-Star
Washington
Fleischmann
Prince Henry
Prussia
Dinner in Honor of Prince Henry Planned by American Press
The American press will hold a dinner for Prince Henry of Prussia on February 26 at the Waldert-Astoria New York. About 900 invitations will be sent to editors and publishers nationwide. Only newspaper men and Prince Henrys officials will attend beyond his suite.
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Prince
New York
New Yorker Staats Zeitung
Prince Henry
Prussia
Waldert-Astoria
United States
Fatel Quarrel in Keytesville Leads to Fatal Shooting
In Keytesville Missouri on January 23 Wiley Ellis aged 50 was shot and killed and James Nichols aged 20 was shot four times and badly wounded in a duel-like quarrel between the two men. The feud arose over an attempted reconciliation and matters surrounding their dispute.
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Keytesville
Wiley Ellis
James Nichols
Ellie
Michbla
Aistein
Yiiane
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Beloit
Wis
Mary A. Hunt
Goshen
Litchfield County
Litfield
Hartford
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Keown
Obunterfelter
Ulysses
G. Blais
Blair
Alvand
Theo
Maine
Ine Company
Theodore Praemer
Holyrood Palace
Canto Hill
Edinburgh
Mary
Queen of Scots
Riazlo
Berlin
Queen Victoria
Princess Henry of
Frank C. Lascelles
Andrew D. White
Jackson
Count von Buelen
Ealthy Man
Cousul
Root
Congress
J. H. Willard
Chicago
Sinois and Mississippi Canal
Enid
Perry
Okla
Guthrie
Kingfisher
Oklahoma Land Office
el Reno
Mangum
M. A. Otero
New Mexico
Morgan
Mignus Charleston
Charleston
Mare
Oak
Bruce Hamilton
Botha
Witbank
Schleepers
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