German Warships Bombard Samoa in Break with United States
Reports from Apia recount German ships Adler Olga and Eber burning villages and firing on Americans after clashes with Mataafa forces. U S citizens are listed as prisoners and properties damaged, prompting protests from Consul Blacklock and rising U S concern in Washington. The Navy moves vessels toward Samoa as Berlin’s actions draw sharp scrutiny.
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United States
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E. L. Hamlton
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Damant
Ula
Matafangatele
Hamilton
Blacklock
Bavan
Colnal Blacklock
Charles Krotn
Brown
Eber
Bayard
Hves
Bamoa
Secretary Bayard on Samoa Situation and Senate Policy
The Sun reports Secretary Bayard saying the state department pushed discretion to the limit over Samoa issues. The Senate will define government policy after reviewing correspondence. A conference with United States, German, and British reps aimed to make Samoa neutral and independent.
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United States
Samoa
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Anglo American Entente Reported Amid Tense Diplomatic Ties
A high foreign office official states Washington Berlin relations are strained as diplomats monitor developments. News cites a treaty allowing Samosa to elect a king independent of foreign interests, with Britain and Germany watching closely and America pledged to uphold the accord.
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Washington
Berlin
Bismarck
England
Germany
United States
Prince Bismarck
Lord Salisbury
America
Britain and United States Coordinate Over Samoa Crisis
The British government and the United States act in unison to uphold the Samoa treaty. England backs Washington on opposing German interference and protecting American rights while preparing naval reinforcements. The State Department notes Americans supported the king’s side against German-backed rebels, with Bayard and Bismarck discussions cited.
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Sugar bounty debate in Uba senate and tariff shifts
A long session in the Uba senate features speeches for and against a proposed sugar bounty. Alli son argues for production incentives to grow beets and sorghum while Eustis defends Louisiana as a sugar producer. votes shift on tariff amendments affecting wool and related goods as midnight adjournment looms.
Failure of Chicago Printing Firm Shocks Creditors
The Clarke and Longley Printing firm of Chicago failed with debts estimated near 40,000. The largest creditor is a Chicago bank, with assets including machinery and a stock of paper and finished goods. The firm published works under the name Neen d valuable the firm and the publishers of the known ah Nrte Lammtermast.
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Clarke & Longley Printing
I Oa Bank
Government Funds Loosened For New Inter State Rail Line
Washington Jan 22 Payson introduced in the house a bill to incorporate the Lam Inter-State Railway Company. It envisions an interstate line from New Orleans via Jefferson Miss to Kit C Cole with government loans totaling 300000 on first mortgage coupons as sections are completed. The plan fixes 2 rates for travel and 4 cent per pound for mail, plus free Indian transit for 100 years.
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Kit C Cole
Indian Territory
United States
Senate Tariff Debates Stall as Wool Duties Rise and Fall
In Wasuixoton City on January 22 the Senate debated tariff provisions affecting wholesale liquor taxes and wool duties. Key votes moved as amendments raised duties on woolens, worsted, blankets, and clothing with the free wool proposal defeated after a late-night division. The House introduced measures on California cession, pension increases, and a tobacco tax repeal amid broader tariff discussion.
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Vance
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Lower Calipore
United States
Iter-State Commission
Oklahoma
Ivory Soap Proves Household Necessity in Widest Use
A reader praises Ivory Soap as a daily essential for cleaning clothes, ink stains, surgical instrument polish, teeth cleansing, and personal hygiene. The writer notes frequent box purchases and loyalty, recommending the product unreservedly and affirming it fulfills its advertised promises.
Bridge Collapse Terrifies River Town Causes Drowsy Steamer Sorrow
At Evansville Indiana on January 21 a bridge accident over the Kentucky River left several people missing and presumed drowned after a steamer filled with passengers lurched from the structure. The bridge had just opened to traffic for a new development project and was weakened by prior work. Authorities recovered some wreckage and reported that twenty persons were known to be drowsy or asleep at the time, with more feared lost as search efforts continued.
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