summarizes a week of diverse items from finance to crime
The Treasury declares a 10 percent dividend for First National Bank of Helena. A Chicago museum casts Pueblo garments purchased from Indians. A Wisconsin judge blocks adoption without both parents. A Western Union Beef sale and a Texas cattle move. A California ore find excites Lake County. A Kansas murder conviction and a Rhode Island mansion fire. Madrid gunfire at a cathedral. A Navy engineer faces court martial. Foreign loans and Asian diplomacy surface. Secretary Alger’s illness worries his family. New England mule spinners strike with union dues. Corean affairs hint at a Britain Japan Russia accord. Creek council funds lawyers to challenge CONGRESS jurisdiction. A Brookfield farmer and family are murdered. A Bolshaw pension applicant traces Lincoln ties. A Seattle prisoner hangs after a gory fight. Augusta council gun incident ends with peacemakers. Civil service debate stalls with no budget vote.
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Field Columbian Museum
Chicago
J. A. Carpenter
Madison
Wis
Western Union Beef Company
Texas
Clinton Anderson
Wyoming
Steer
Nyatt
Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island
Ramon Vivesa
Madrid
A. G. Monreal
Almaden
Alger
General Alger
Daughter of ex Senator Blackburn shoots self in hotel
Washington June 18 In her Wellington hotel apartment Mrs Lucille Lane youngest daughter of ex Senator Blackburn of Kentucky shot herself The family says the shooting was accidental Doctors refuse to comment though she is said to be likely to recover The pistol struck the drawer edge and the ball penetrated her left breast The hotel block is roped off while ex Senator Blackburn is deeply affected by the event
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Washington
Wellington Hotel
Lucille Lane
Blackburn
Kentucky
Lane
House Devotes Day to Army Bill and Milliken Remembrance
The House debated the army appropriation bill for two hours then honored late Representative Milliken of Maine with tributes from Burleigh Dingley Boutelle Dinsmore Skinner Mercer Hilborn and Little. A bill to appoint an additional Texas district judge was passed and a new eight hour workday law and election procedure reforms were introduced.
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House
Representative Milliken
Maine
Congress
Lanham
Texas
Rector
McHenry
Gaye
Gerry
Milliken
Burleigh
Dingley
Boutelle
Dinsmore
Skinner
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Hilborn
Little
Lewis
Maguire
California
Fire in Butte injures none as blaze destroys store block
In Butte Montana a fire in the Boston dry goods store within the Odd Fellows building on Broadway caused near total loss of the block. Officials believe incendiary origin with insured value about 25000 dollars. Residents Thomas Steers and wife rescued from smoke and theater audience narrowly spared as alarm triggered a rush to exits. The opera play Under the Dome halted with no serious injuries.
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Butte
Mont
Boston
Odd Fellows
Broadway
Maguire Opera House
Thomas Steers
Opera House
Hagan
Revolt Threat Lurks as Havana Riots Rage
In Havana on January 18 amid censorship and unrest, a looming general revolt is feared unless restraint is shown. Rioters press to free Senor Jesus Trillo as mobs shout anti autonomy cries while generals Par rado Solano and Garricks intervene.
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Despondent Beekeeper Jumps From Chicago Masonic Temple
Albert Greenleaf, a beekeeper, leapt from the 16th floor of the Masonic Temple after an earlier failed attempt at the Chamber of Commerce. Witnesses described the fall as his body struck the marble landing and balcony below, with reports saying he was long unemployed and greatly despondent.
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Albert
Greenleaf
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Rotanda
Ten Coal Trust Firms Indicted in Springfield Case
The Sangamon circuit court grand jury returned indictments against ten companies forming the Springfield Coal Association. They are charged with conspiring to defraud by increasing coal prices 50 cents per ton, while claiming wage hikes of 70 cents per ton were necessary. The actions are tied to the alleged Springfield coal trust.
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Springfield, Ill
Sangamon Circuit
Springfield Coal Trust
Springfield Coal Association
Escape of Lieutenant Tarney Confirmed After Attack
Calcutta reports confirm the escape and death of Lt Tarney of the British survey party attacked by tribesmen in Mekran Belochistan. In Barboursville Kentucky a bloody fight at a blind tiger on Sandy Fork left four Black men dead: Robert Caldwell Smith Helton John Williame and Tom Wilson.
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Tarney
Mekrana
Belochistan
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Sandy Fork
Robert Caldwell
Smith Helton
John Williame
Tom Wilson
Government Pigeon Loft in Atlantic City Naval Service
The United States government will establish a carrier pigeon loft in Atlantic City New Jersey to support naval service operations. The loft will be used for military communications and monitoring.
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Atlantic City
N. 4
United States
Naval Service
Senate panel rules against Corbett for Oregon seat
The Senate committee on privileges and elections issued an adverse report on H. W. Corbett’s bid for a Senate seat from Oregon. The four to three vote followed party lines with Burrows counted against him, while Pettus led opposition with a Mantle case precedent cited. The debate highlighted partisan tensions over gold standard views and fusion opposition.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
H. W. Corbett
Senate
Oregon
Burrows
Corbett
Messie
Chandler
Hoar
Pritchard
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Pettus
Allen
Michigan
Spooner
Turpie
Young wife of General Cassius M. Clay narrowly escapes murder
A Valley View dispatch reports Clem Richardson shot at Dora Clay at 11:30 AM while she boarded at his house then shot at Dora's mother in law Mrs Bryant. Dora fled to her sister's home, with Richardson threatening to kill her if she stays at the Kelly house.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Valley View
Cassius M. Clay
Clem Richardson
Bryant
Dora
Mrs. Kely
Clem
Kelly House
Cabinet explores Hawaiian annexation and Cuban unrest
The Washington cabinet meeting focused on the Hawaiian annexation treaty while Cuba was briefly discussed. A Havana cablegram from Consul-General Lee suggested peace and suggested a potential outbreak could occur. The president plans no warship to Cuba now but will keep ships near Havana.
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Washington
Cuba
Lee
Havana
Ciba
President urges prompt action on British claim award
The president sent to Congress the 1896 treaty claims report for Bellringen sealing vessel losses. He supports immediate approval and an appropriation of 471151 dollars to satisfy the commissioners award.
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Washington
Congress
Bellringen
McKinley
Sherman
Barge Coal King Towed Into Newport News After Drift
After two weeks adrift, the barge Coal King captained by Nelson was towed into Newport News by the tug W Morse. Departed Boston December 31 in tow of Luckenbach January 1, the hawser snapped and the distress signal was missed in darkness. Crew were supplied with ample food aboard.
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Newport News
Coal King
Nelson
W. Morse
Boston
Luckenbach
Pension fund abuses exposed in Chicago police case
Chicago reports gross abuses of the Chicago police pension fund were revealed at a Senate committee hearing on the civil service commission and police force. A list shows over 60 ex officers on pension rolls yet capable of duty, alleged to have been retired to make room for others with political pull.
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Chicago
Chicago Police Department
Senate
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Shot Mis Sweetheart and Himself
Cincinnati January 17 Sonia Alfred a compositor at the Enquirer office shot his sweetheart Minnie Pack ton at her home fatally wounding her and then killed himself Jealousy was the cause
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Cincinnati
Sonia Alfred
Enquirer
Minnie Packton
Uber Lynching Investigation Opens in Genoa Nev
Progress in a state lynching case has stalled as two accused, Mason Grommas and Olle Hagener, testified their innocence. Minor evidence surfaced and subpoenas were issued to multiple mills and parties in Diamond Valley today.
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Genoa
Nev
Mason Grommas
Olle Hagener
Diamond Valley Milla
Terrible Experience Describes Landor Torture in Thibet
The Daily Chronicle reports Henry Savage Landor narrowly escaped death in Thibet while seeking Lassa the capital. A diary and photos show natives torturing a companion and Landor paying a heavy price losing sight and enduring burns. He was rescued after three days with little food or water.
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The
Daily Chronicle
Henry Savage Landor
Lassa
Thibetanya
Mr. Lander
Wilson
Fort Smith Tornado Toll Reaches Fifty
Fort Smith Arkansas reports 48 confirmed deaths with 70 injured after Tuesday night tornado. Five more bodies found in ruins of the Smith block. debris scattered 85 miles away. Relief efforts underway as cities offer aid and 150 buildings are demolished. Local women distribute food and clothing.
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Ark
Smith Block
Garrison Avenue
Burgess Hotel
Ida Innis
Elm Spring
Orton
Wright
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Memphis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Little Rock
Vanderbilt controls Oregon Railroad through Union Pacific chain
New York reports the Vanderbilts have virtual possession of a through transcontinental line via reorganization of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. The chain starts with New York Central from Buffalo to Chicago via Lake Shore, then Chicago & North Western to Omaha, followed by Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation to Portland. Total mileage 19,490.
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Union Pacific
Vanderbilts
New York Central
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Chicago
Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
Oregon Short Line
Portland
Vanderbilt
Beet sugar lands secured for Sacramento valley project
London dispatch reports Willard E. Greene’s mission to Europe for a beet sugar syndicate securing 150000 acres near Chico Marysville and Red Bluff. Plans include three sugar factories and a 15000000 capital, with cultivation crews arranged. A separate New York note says E N Whitton learned Treasures seekers A J Keeler F C Kingsley and T Field died in Arizona likely murdered by Navajo during a treasure hunt.
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London
Willard E. Greene
Europe
Sacramento Valley
Chico
Marysville
Red Bluff
New York
E. N. Whitton
A. J. Keeler
F. C. Kingsley
Thomas Field
Arizona
Cuban-American League backs Taylor call for war status
A letter from Hannis Taylor urges nationwide Cuban-American leagues to push the belligerency resolution in Congress. The Cuban-American League asks mayors and county officers to organize local branches to rally public opinion and support recognizing Cuba as at war with Spain.
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New York
Law of Nations
Cuba
Spain
Gomes
House of Representatives
Insurgenta
Edison Wave Machine Aims To Harness Sea Power
New York January 17 Thomas A Edison Jr proposes a sea power plant using a series of air pumps placed miles out to sea The device relies on a floating piston and pressure storage to convert wave motion into 1 000 000 horsepower Edison markets the plan as ready for immediate construction with a potential $25 000 000 investment and a powerful syndicate backing it
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New York
Thomas A. Edison, Jr
Edison
Hia
Lynching in Indiana sparks fear of Indian uprising
Excitement remains high after recent burning at the stake of two Indians. In Wewoka, Seminole capital, sympathy runs against the lynchers who may have tortured and killed an innocent man. United States Commissioner Walter Jones presides as deputies issue subpoenas and warrants to arrest mob leaders on kidnapping charges.
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Earlboro
I. T
Indiana
Wewoka
United States
Walter Jones
Oklahoma
Britain to Help China With Loan Negotiations
London reports progress in Chinese loan talks as Great Britain agrees to provide funds. Details are under discussion and the likely amount is about £20,000.
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London
Great Britain
China
Hotel Fire Claims Couple in West Street Blaze
A West Street hotel fire caused $15,000 damage. Leslie Stanley and his wife suffocated by smoke in the blaze at Thomas Roberts' hotel in New York on January 17.
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New York
Thomas Roberts
West Street
Leslie Stanley
Baltimore Houses Collapse Injure Eight Men
Two unfinished houses on Twenty-Second Street collapsed in the afternoon injuring eight workers. Officials fear two more may die as rescue efforts continue.
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Twenty-Second Street
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