Return of British Cruiser to Malta and Far East Movements
Telegraphic summaries report British cruiser Ame has left Port Mauritius for Malta while other squadron elements shelter near Comoro and Madagascar. Tempus and Temps papers note Admiral squadron to return to the Far East mid January as part of broader fleet movements.
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Persian government pays indemnity for American missionary murder
Information from the State department states the Persian government paid the widow $30,000 as partial reparation for the murder of Rev. B. W. Labarree near Ouroma Persia. The offer included promises of swift punishment for all guilty and no special tax on Christians to recover the indemnity.
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State Department
United States
Benjamin W. Labarree
Department of State
B. W. Labarree
Ouroma
Persia
Seyd Mir Ghafar
Teheran
Ray
Congress
Lse
Sacred
Mr. Labarree
Senate Week Focus on Statehood Bill Across the Capitol
Washington dispatch says statehood legislation dominates Senate talks this week. The omnibus bill led by Senator Warren, with 700 plus pages, is being read in odd hours. Efforts to advance compensation for American vessels seized before 1898 arbitration proceed under Senator Falton. The food bill stays in the background to improve chances. The plan aligns with Republican leaders to place the statehood measure and related appropriations first, while opponents debate the Arizona New Mexico union.
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Mentico
Oklahoma
Experiments With New Guns Reported in Essen Senate Notes
In Essen the senate reports ongoing experiments with new firearms identified as Aya Sey 2 and related devices. Officials say testing aims to assess performance and safety while avoiding public risks.
Congress Moves on Oregon Irrigation Projects
Washington reports a plan to start construction in summer on two large Oregon irrigation works the Klamath Basin project and the Malheur River project with estimated costs of 5 million and 2 million dollars. Senator Fulton and F H Newell lead talks to remove three obstacles including navigability of rivers and a pending special act of Congress.
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F. H. Newell
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J. B. Lippencott
Henry N Savage
Oregon
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Malheur River
Congress
Bant
California
Great Storm on German Coast Threatens Elbe Dike
A fierce north sea storm intensifies beyond last week and endangers the Elbe River dike near its mouth. Garrisons reinforce the dike as heavy damage accumulates. Ships warn of the storm with the Hamburg American Line steamer Pennsylvania unable to board New York passengers at Cuxhaven.
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Elbe
Cuxhaven
Hamburg-American Line
Pennsylvania
New York
Bishop Spalding Hall Paralyzed in Ill Parish
Peoria Illinois January 10 Bishop John L Spalding remains in a paralyzed condition after a paralytic attack yesterday afternoon. His left arm and the entire left side of his body are affected. Prayers will be offered at St Marys cathedral with high mass tomorrow morning as telegrams of sympathy flood the Episcopal residence including President Roosevelt among the first.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
United States
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Decrease in Anthracite Output in Pennsylvania 1904
The total anthracite production in Pennsylvania for 1904 fell to 57,492,622 tons, about two million tons less than 1903 which was 59,362,881 tons. The report from Philadelphia notes the drop reflects a quieter year for coal mining.
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Notice of public land claim by Annie M Loucks in Washington
Annie M Loucks of Aberdeen in Chehalis County Washington files sworn statement No 631 under the 1878 act to prove land in Section 4 Township 8 Range 9 West is more valuable for timber and stone than agriculture. She will appear before the Register and Receiver in Roseburg Oregon on Tuesday August 1 1904 to establish her claim.
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State of Washington
Robert Metry
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G. Gilbertson
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J. T. Breb
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Ore
Washington Territory
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Los Angeles
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Ae Foster
Public Land Claim Notice for Oregon Parcel by Ernest Horsfall
Ernest Horsfall of Roy Washington files sworn statement No. 688 for the southwest quarter of Section 4, Township 38 South Range 9 West, seeking land under the 1988 land rates act. He will prove the land is timber and stone more than agricultural and will appear before the Roseburg Oregon office on November 8, 1904, with witnesses J Rogers Big Butte Oregon Wilber Franklin Roseburg Oregon Benjamin Hornfall and Simon Avnum Roy Washington. Adverse claimants must file by November 8.
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J. T. Bridges
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