Cuba Climate Misery Slows Occupation Says General Wood
General Wood told the Senate military affairs committee that Cuba’s climate makes most U S troops in the island ineffective for aggressive action. He estimated 3000 troops needed, cited malaria and high disability rates among Cubans, Spaniards, and Americans, and proposed sanitation and a railroad as civilizing projects. He warned Cuba may not be a white man’s country for a year or two.
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Washington
Wood
Senate Committee On Military Actains
Cuba
Great Britain
Jamaica
India
Arresting the Grain Gambler
Kansas City January 2 arrests under the new anti betting law targeted bucket shops and dynamite shop keepers. John W. Moore president of the Board of Trade was among those taken on warrants issued by Dr. Brown city attorney for organizing bets on any event. Detained on bond though released later.
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Kansas City
Amonthem
John W. Moore
Board of Trade
Dr. Brown
Naval Dispatches Delay Samoa Mission Amid Philadelphia’s Problems
The United States seeks urgent consular aid in Samoa as Admiral Kautz reports the Philadelphia’s foul bottom and slow speed. He cannot sail for two weeks, possibly longer, unless another ship is secured, with a likely week delay before a northern departure.
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Auvertoun Pebera
Omer
Samoa
United States
Department of State
Osborne
Kautz
Pacific
Philadelphia
Navy Department
San Diego
Cal
Coronado
San Francisco
German Press Flags Samoa Tension With United States
Berlin reports foreboding over Samoa as Lokal Anzeiger warns of an appreciable quarrel with the Americans and the potential for a serious turn. Vossische Zeitung stresses graver prospects when the U S warship reaches Apia and notes England may aid Washington, threatening Germany’s interests.
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Berlin
Samoa
Lokal Anzeiger
Vossische Zeitung
Apia
Washington
New War Measure Aims to Reimburse Sick Soldiers
Representative McCleary of Minnesota introduced a bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to reimburse U S Army and Navy officers and men for medical attendance nursing and supplies while on leave or furlough due to disabilities from the Spanish American War. He said equity demands repayment where families funded care while soldiers were home sick. The bill seeks payment for expenses not covered by existing law when in hospital.
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Furbush
Washingston
McCleary
Minnesota
Secretary of the Treasury
Army
Navy
United States
Spain
Equity
Terrible Destroyer and Silver Party Turmoil
A fragment from the Sandy Hook gun test reports a 11 inch shell penetrating an armor plate and exploding. In Carson Nevada the Silver party ousted W E Sharon and Newlands amid treachery charges. In St Petersburg the army orders a new fleet buildup and three battalion shops are planned. In St Louis missing court clerk A W Joanna is alleged to have faked fees totaling eighty thousand dollars and may have died by suicide.
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New York
Jen
Sandy Heosterday
St. Petersbure
Rucean Goverment
Stettin
Prussia
Russan Yards
St. Louis
Jonmai
Court of Criminal
Corrion
Quay Senate deadlock dominates Pennsylvania politics
In a prolonged deadlock for the United States senator seat, Quay trails with insufficient votes as Wednesday ballots shift with absences and party divisions. Anti Quay Republicans press for pairs and rules while Speaker Farr and committees take shape amid ongoing power maneuvers in Harrisburg.
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Hebsburg
Quay Sh
John H. Brown
Westmoreland
Barton W. Weaver
Lancaster
Senator Quay
Simon Warfold
Beaver
Quay
George A. Jenks
Brophy
Allegheny
Dalzell
Charles W. Stone
Warren
Charles Tubbs
Tioga
Joint Assembly
Gobin
Farr
House
Senate
Washington
United States
Elkin
Senator Brown
Representative Weaver
anti-Quay
Senator Flinn
anti-Quay Organization
Fennsylvania
United States Senate
Cuban Outlawry Reported by Ex-Captain General Castellanos
Ex-Captain General Castellanos reports to Governor General Crooke that Cuban provinces Santa Clara see killings of Spanish ex volunteers. He cites eight deaths in one week across Ittehuela Kaperanga and Yaguasay. Governor orders Major General Bates to punish the guilty and prevent further acts.
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Castellanos
Hlayann
Dnniner Castellanos
Cuba
Crooke
Santa Clara
Elght
Castelanes
Clenfuegas
John C. Bates
Department of Santa Clara
Pumah
Pure Food and Progress and Other Early 20th Century News
Congress address on pure food and drug ethics cites government duty to ensure healthful environment and moral progress. Police chief shot chasing burglar in Somerville. Mission Rock named as San Francisco naval coaling station. Mascots aboard Grant include Frank Henzman and others. Porto Rico property dispute noted. Turkish Young Turk growth alarms Ottoman authorities. North Dakota’s McCumber nominated for U.S. Senate by Republican caucus.
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Brostus
Pure Fool Congress
Washington
Marriott Brostus
Pennsylvania
National Pure Food and Drug Congress
Congress
Mission Rock
San Francisco Bay
Lttle
Bay
Mare Island
Navy Department
United States
Benina
New York
Sevenie Ita Infantry
Marit
Yesterins
Frank Henzman
Carson
Fred Wack
Lumbus
Alers
Alot
Gerry Soci
British Egypt Convention Grants Soudan Authority to Governor General
Cairo reports a British Khedivial accord defining Soudan administration. The governor general, appointed with Britain’s consent, will hold absolute power to govern, legislate, and manage property, with martial law rule until announced otherwise. Trade terms limit privileges and slave exports are banned.
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Cairo
Great Britain
Deupe
Wady Halfa
Saukin
Sondon
Sauttin
Soudan
Khedivial Council
Saakin
Red Sea
Egypt
The
Congress Debates Administration Speech and Canal Funding
The session featured Turner arguing a constitutional position touching President and Senator Peraker with Foraker opposing certain personal remarks. A Morgan substitute cut the Nicaragua canal bond amendment to limit treasury outlays to 20 million annually. The Crown Swanson election dispute was decided in favor of Swanson. Amendments cut 171k for fast southern mail and 25k for Kansas City to Newton facilities. the pneumatic tube funding was reduced from 500k.
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Sinter Kornber Doe
Nad Spon
Admiralstretton
Washlarton
Dan
Me Turner
Waahiing
Inner
Sunateer Plate
Senator Peraker
Foraker
Great Britain
London
Ohio
Morgan
Allison
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Swanson
Virginia
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Growth of New York Stock Exchange Sees Record seat prices
The New York Stock Exchange reports extraordinary activity with rising prices for membership seats. A seat sale reached 35000 dollars, with bids up to 38000 and offers at 40000, signaling broader expansion plans by governors to enlarge operations. In Easton Pennsylvania on January 20 Samuel Remaley, 66, was killed at Wagoner’s soapstone mill when machinery caught him, crushing his skull and tearing both legs from his body.
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New York
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Workman
Easton
Samuel Remacley
Wagoner
Remaley
Great Lakes Shipyards Secure Four Large Steel Freighters
Cleveland reports four 7 000 to 8 000 net ton capacity steel freight steamers contracted by Cleveland and Detroit shipbuilders. Each freighter costs near 250 000 dollars, bringing total lake yard contracts to 31 vessels valued at about 4 174 000 dollars in the current period.
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Great Lakes
Cleveland
Detroit
Iake Ship Yards
Senate confirms nominees for ambassador and postmasters
Washington notes that the Senate confirmed Joseph H. Choate of New York as ambassador to Great Britain C H Brickenstein as surveyor of customs in Denver and a list of New Jersey postmasters including New Co Hays Burlington Salem G B Singleton Tom's Iver:a W Edsall Hamburg C E Condit Mulburn W H Coggeshall Summit with unspecified spellings and locales.
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Senate
Washington
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Great Britain
C. H. Brickenstein
Denver
Colo
New Jersey
New Co. Hays
Burlington
Her
Salem
G. B. Singleton
Tom's . Iver
A. W. Edsall
Hamburg
C. E. Condit
Mulburn
W. H. Coggeshall
Summit
Produce Markets Reflect Philadelphia and Baltimore Trade
Philadelphia and Baltimore markets show mixed prices across staples. Wheat and corn values firm, oats steady, rye firm, and pork and butter levels hold as traders assess demand. potatoes, cotton meals, and rosin prices show modest movements amid unchanged overall tone.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
City Mills
Jane
Westers
Weateern
New York
Taney Pennsylvania
Maite
Lisht
Penneylvania
Westerp
Issee
Southern
Jersay
Foy
Long Island
Jersey
Steaic
Sam Pile
Wai
Fle
Western
Sham
Liverpool
Cork
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