Resolution to Hepburn Nicaraguan Canal Measure Favored
Washington dispatch reports the House favorable to the Hepburn canal measure while proceedings include introduction of a nine member committee to probe treasury relations with New York banks and study of New York customs house sales. Sworn in member Catchings of Mississippi attends opening session. resignation of Maryland Governor John Walter Smith noted. House debates over procedural handling continue.
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Washington
Catchings
Congress
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Sulzer
Secretary of the Treasury
New York National
New York Custom House
Dalzell
Rep
Hopkins
Grosvenor
Kid McCoy Beats Choynski In Three Round Bout
New York January 13 Kid McCoy won a decision over Joe Choynski in a three round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. Choynski floored McCoy four times but a late timekeeping error saved McCoy from an early defeat.
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New York
McCoy
Joe Choynski
Broadway Athletic Club
Choynski
Johnny White
Col
Mike Padden
White
Broadway Atheltic Club
Hepburn bill gains favorable canal report in Congress
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee reported the Hepburn bill for the Nicaragua canal favorably after brief debate. Changes included a new section 3 and verbal alterations. Senator Fletcher of Minnesota reserved his position for later review. The action aims to advance canal construction despite calls to wait for the Isthmian commission.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua Canal
Isthmian Canal Commission
Fletcher
Minnesota
Governor Taylor Objections Overruled in Kentucky Governor Contest
In Frankfort on Friday the state contest committee, by a majority, overruled Gov. Taylor's objections to the democratic members on the governor race committee. The ruling leaves the committee seated with the Democratic members prevailing in the review of the case.
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Taylor
Frankfort
Gov
Steamer wrecked on reef with three survivors reported
From St Marys the magistrate and wreck commissioner report a two masted vessel wrecked on a reef and on fire. Only three survivors were visible at nightfall and no hope is held for others. The vessel’s name and crew remain unknown.
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St. John’s
N. F
St. Mary's
Sternberger Freed After Bankruptcy Suit Settlement
Cincinnati reports Adolph Sternberger a leading merchant jailed for about a month over $35,000 in creditors claims remains after bankruptcy. Judge Thompson ordered detention until creditors were satisfied. on Friday his attorney reached a settlement and Sternberger was released.
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Cincinnati
Adolph Sternberger
Thompson
Sternberger
Corbett Taken to Hospital After Shooting Charges
Henry F. Corbett, jailed on charges of shooting the Cheneys, was moved to St Luke's hospital in Racine. A local attorney posted bond, and he will be guarded around the clock. If his condition fails to improve he may be sent to Oshkosh for confinement at the Northern hospital for the insane.
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Racine
Wis
Henry F. Corbett
St. Luke’s Hospit
Corbett
Oshkosh
Chicago Peoria and St Louis R R to move shops to Springfield
Springfield announces the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad will relocate its car and repair shops from Jerseyville to Springfield Indiana. The move centralizes operations and expands local employment opportunities as the railway shifts facilities.
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Springfield
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad
Jerseyville
Advance of Buller Signals Major Operation Near Ladysmith
London reports Gen. Buller has crossed toward the Boer lines behind Colenso, with the Tugela river in flood and British forces probing 14 miles from Ladysmith. Dispatches in London suggest a large-scale advance and possible actions against entrenched Boers as casualties mount at Ladysmith.
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War Office
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Springfield
Tugela River
Potgieter
Pont
Colenso
White
Ladysmith
Adoen
Tugela
William Henry Dick-Cunyngham
V. C
Gordon Highlanders
Salisbury
Washington
Adelbert S. Hay
United States
Pretoria
Foreign Office
Hay
Lord Salisbury
Choate
Beatrice
Great Britain
Daily Telegraph
Frere
Mount Hlangwano
Earl of Ava
Otis Reports Major Luzon Operations and Prisoner Captures
Washington dispatch summarizes Gen Otis report on Luzon south of Manila. Units under Bates Bullard Boyd Long Cheatham Schwan Wheaton and Van Dusen capture towns and public property while inflicting heavy enemy losses. Cavite province fully occupied. operations described as very successful with numerous prisoners killed and arms seized.
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Long
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van Dusen
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Indang Nak
Wheaton
Astor
Kenley
Island Line
Batangas
Cavite
Otis
Life on the Edge Sparks Tense Family Clash
A terse exchange about a man kissing a daughter sparks a tense warning as tensions surface around propriety and respect. The quote highlights a clash between generations and social codes in a domestic moment.
Wreck of two-masted steamship in St Marys Bay
Details reach St. Johns on January 13 about a wreck in St Marys bay. The nearly 3,000 ton, two-masted steamer with about 60 crew likely perished after striking a cliff ledge and catching fire. Only three men remained on board at daybreak. two on the bridge and one in the rigging, all perishing or dying in exposure. Rescue efforts found many bodies, including one possibly a woman, scattered in surf and caves, with no chance of survival due to midwinter cold.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. Marys Bay
California delegation invites Dewey to state celebration
The California delegation urged Admiral Dewey to visit California in September for the state’s semi centennial celebration of admission to the union. Dewey replied he hopes to travel to California next summer or fall and will try to arrange his schedule to be present at the time.
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Washington
California
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Native Sons of California
Drake boosts gifts to Drake University to 32500 dollars
Des Moines reports ex Gov. F M Drake of Centerville has increased his donations to Drake University by 32500 dollars. The funds will finance immediate improvements. Drake aims for a million dollar endowment and plans to contribute at least a quarter of that goal.
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Des Moines
F. M. Drake
Centerville
Drake University
Will of E. J. Lehmann Filed for Probate in Chicago
The will of E. J. Lehmann, pioneer of the department store system, was filed for probate Friday in Chicago. The estate is valued at $6,076,000, with belief that its worth now approaches $10,000,000.
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Chicago
E. J. Lehmann
Wisconsin Governor Scofield as VP Candidate Proposed
The Madison Journal prints a letter signed A Badger proposing Gov. Edward Scofield as a vice president candidate, published in the official republican organ from Madison Wisconsin dated January 13.
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Madison, Wis
The
Madison Journal
Edward Scofield
Financial Crisis Ends in Venezuela
Caracas reports an amicable settlement between the government and banks ending the financial crisis. Public confidence is restored and normal economic activity resumes.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Haytien
Sioux Chief Spotted Tail Dies in Paris at 89
Spotted Tail, the well known Sioux chief who has been here exhibiting, died of heart disease in Paris. He was 89 years old.
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Paris
Spotted Tail
Noted Theologian dies in London at 94
London notes the death of Unitarian theologian James Martineau on a Friday. He was in his ninety fifth year.
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London
James Martineau
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