Chinese envoy Tang Shao Yi sails from New York to Europe
Tang Shao Yi, envoy of the Chinese government to the United States, departed the U S for Europe. He claimed the trip followed his report on American outcomes but was said to seek remission of part of the indemnity and to press Washington for a treaty with China. He left with no clear sign of disappointment despite not achieving a definite mission.
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Y York
America
Tang Shao Yi
United States
Europe
China
Tang Bhao Yi
Washington
Alliams
American
Wire accident claims life at Pittsburgh mill
Frank L. Benson, seventeen, died at the American Steel and Wire plant in Pittsburgh when a hot wire from the machinery wrapped around his neck and body. Co-workers released him too late to save his life.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Themerican Steel and Wire Company
Frank L. Benson
Hito
National Board of Trade Opens 39th Convention
The National Board of Trade holds its 39th annual convention at the New Willard in Washington on January 19. Organized June 6, 1868 in Philadelphia, the body aims to promote efficiency, unity, and usefulness among boards of trade and other commercial groups. It seeks harmony in commercial practices and laws and to advance national industrial interests.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
National Boat of Trade
United States
New Willard Hotel
Philadelphia
Boards of Trade
Beauty doctor Woodbury dies by own shooting at Coney Island
New York Jan 19 John H Woodbury renowned facial surgeon and cosmetic specialist killed himself at Ben Chester Inn Coney Island by shooting himself in the head and abdomen. Authorities believe worries over lawsuits claiming his treatments harmed patients prompted the death.
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John H. Woodbury
New York
Coney Island
Woodbury
Paroled Indiana Man Returns to Terre Haute
William Flowers, paroled New Year's Day after thirty one years in Indiana prison, returns to Terre Haute from a village. He had been implicated in the Aug 7, 1877 murder of Dr. James Armstrong.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
William Flowers
Hanly
James RB. Armstrong
Flowers
Supreme Court Rejects 1 623 000 Oil Fine Against Waters Pierce
The Supreme Court affirmed Texas state court ruling that Waters-Pierce Oil Company must pay no fine of 1 623 000 and must leave Texas for alleged violations of the Texas anti trust law. The decision upholds the ouster from the state.
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Supreme Court
Waters-Pierce Co
Texas
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Waters Pierce Oil Company
St. Loui
Meeps Hands Off Roosevelt Declines Tariff Convention Invite
President Roosevelt declines invitation to attend the national tariff commission convention at Indianapolis on February 16 saying he will not interfere in a matter to be settled by his successor. He mentions support for a general tariff commission and notes others urging action. Alleged sank wrecker held in Sail. In Philadelphia DeWitt C. Hillegas is jailed on $5000 bail for aiding misappropriation of Boyertown National Bank funds. Morris J. Hartman, former cashier, faces indictment for misappropriating $21000.
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Mr. Rocnavett
Indianapolis
Washington
Roosevelt
National Tariff Commission
Philadelphia
DeWitt C. Hillegas
United States
Craig
Boyertown National Bank
Morris J. Hartman
Boyertown Bank
Fought Duel with Knives Wounds Two Richmond Men
Richmond Kentucky January 19 two prominent men Boyd Wagers seems fatally wounded and W D Oldham a leading merchant seriously wounded after a knife duel begun during a card game Oldham threatened to stop payment on checks issued during the game igniting the fight. Big Deal in Coal Land Johnstown Pa January 19 negotiations said closed for the Eagle by the Keenerly Coal company to interests representing United Coal of Pittsburg for 4000 acres of coal lands in Bell's Creek Valley for 876000. Murderer Electrocuted Trenton New Jersey January 1 Sabino Mellillo executed at state prison Mellillo convicted in Hudson county for killing Alfonso Tellichio.
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Richmond
Boyd Wagers
W. D. Oldham
Oldham
Johnstown
Pao
Keenerly Coal Company
United Coal Company
Pittsburg
Bell's Creek Valley
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Sabino Mellillo
Mellillo
Hudson County
Alfonso Tellichlo
Illinois Governor Deneen Inaugurated In Springfield Hall
Governor Charles Deneen and state officials were sworn in at the Illinois State House in Springfield in a ceremony before a large audience. The event marked the start of the new administration with numerous dignitaries in attendance.
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IlInois
Springfeld
Ban
Charles Deneen
Vilnois
Hall of Representatives
Misery cure advert promises secret patent remedy
Fragmentary ad text touts a nostrum claimed to ease misery with a mysterious cure. It mentions Caveten BC, Jaren, and Shoont bottlea in a dubious sale pitch for Jaundice and related stomach issues at a local pharmacy.
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Mulagia Polvon
Caveten
Pearre
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