Deadlock in Delaware Senate yields Addicks or Nobody
The Delaware legislature maintained a stalemate on the U S Senate race as a second joint ballot produced addicks and rival candidates for both long and short terms. Only the names and party labels shift, with Democrats urging specific nominees.
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Delaware
United States
Dover
Del
Addicks
Henry A Dupont
Kenney
Higgins
Lauisbury
Groves
Jones
STi Co. Dupont
Richard Kenney
Man Climbs Brooklyn Bridge Tower To Test Safety
Hundreds watched as a man ascended a supporting cable toward the Manhattan tower of the Brooklyn Bridge. He reached 130 feet above the roadway before descending with a policeman, saying he wanted to see if the tower was safe.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Manhattan tower
Fort San Carlos Bombarded as Venezuelan Fort Defends
Fort San Carlos bears the brunt of German cruiser fire Vineta Panther and Falke pounding the walls with long range shells. Twelve Venezuelan soldiers dead and 16 wounded, fort heavily damaged, village of San Carlos suffers. Five guns remain at windward, Castro’s troops vow defense amid a San Carlos crisis.
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Castro
Maracaibo
Fort San Carlos
Vineta
Panther
Falke
Associated Press
San Carlos
Bello
Washington Puzzles Over German Motive for Venezuela Attack
Washington officials seek a motive for the German bombardment of Fort San Carlos off Venezuela. They speculate it may be a show of naval strength to regain prestige after the Panther retreat, a dramatic addition to the blockade. The action prompts regret as Venezuela dispute negotiations proceed. In Berlin, Chancellor Von Baelow weighs in on the Venezuela issue in the Reichstag.
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Washington
Fort San Carlos
Venezuelan
Venezuela
Berlin
Von Baelow
Reichstag
Criticism of Her Bebel on Venezuela policy
The chancellor accused Herr Bebel of defending the Venezuelan government's behavior with unusual animation and said President Castro will read the speech with delight. He argued the Venezuela issue involves more than money, touching the powers' prestige damaged by Castro's actions and their lawful claims, justifying joint action with Britain and Italy to preserve prestige.
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Bebel
Herr Bebel
Castro
Venezuela
Great Britain
Italy
Canal Treaty Signed Ends Canal Rights Dispute
The United States and Colombia signed a Panama Canal treaty at Secretary Hay's residence. Hay represented the U.S. and Dr. Herran signed for Colombia. Senate ratification is required. The agreement settles cash payments, rental terms, and U S police control of the land along the canal, effectively leasing the strip in perpetuity for canal purposes.
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Washington
United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Secretary Hay
Mr. Hay
Dr. Herran
senate
Young pugilist dies after knock out in fight
Eugene McCarthy aged 18, a New York high school pupil, died from injuries after a Wednesday night bout in Scituate Rhode Island. Murphy, another participant, was charged with manslaughter and held for a February 4 hearing in 4500 dollars bond. Also reported, John McAndrews aged 25 whose body was recovered from the Delaware River after a Christmas party fight. five suspects including Thomas Gilney and Mary Ruane are in custody as investigators probe the street confrontation. The United Mine Workers thanked the public in Indianapolis for support during the anthracite strike.
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Eugene McCarthy
Scituate
Eugene MeCarthy
puciie
New York
McCarthy
Murphy
River
Philadelphia
John McAndrews
Delaware river
Thomas Gilney
William Mc Hoy
James McLaughlin
Martin McGlone
Mary Ruane
McAndrews
House Leaders Beaten On Philippine Coinage Bill
Washington January 23. The house rejected the Philippine coinage bill 146 to 128 and adopted a minority substitute to make United States currency and coinage legal tender in the islands. The substitute, backed by treasury officials, declares U S laws on coinage in force and provides redemption terms for Mexican and Spanish silver, with a mint at Manila to coin pesos.
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United States
Philippines
Washington
house
insular affairs committee
insular committee
Cannon
Hitt
Payne
ways and means
Hepburn
Tawney
Hill
Connecticut
Fowler
New Jersey
McCall
Massachusetts
Shaw
treasury
Taft
Philippine commission
Mana
Probing Bribery Charge Faces Submarine Scandal Probe
A House Committee on naval affairs secured authority to probe alleged bribery affecting submarine torpedo boat appropriations. The inquiry opened with multiple witnesses, including a New York elections deputy who claimed an ex-representative arranged a bribery plan totaling $6,000, split as $1,000 for him and $5,000 for Representative Lessler.
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House Committee
Washington
house committee on naval affairs
house
Representative Lessler
New York
Lessler
hhis
Lessier
Man Slayer? A Tragic Love Suicide in Millersburg
Harrisburg Jan 23 Claude Reed age 22 shot himself through the brain yesterday afternoon at Millersburg due to parental opposition to his marriage to Miss Sadie Barnhart. He is not expected to live.
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Frank Nichols
Bridgeton
Nichols
Springtown
Mrs Nichols
Pennington
Harrisburg
Claude Reed
Millersburg
Sadie Barnhart
Lanyersin dispute over coal mine names in court
The hearing on coal output and responsibility for anthracite shortages drew testimony from Darrow and others. Darrow demanded names of miners who refused to work while opponents challenged Mitchell and Markle, urging accountability and denying operators’ claims of miner restraint. Proceedings adjourned with ten more days of hearings expected and final arguments to be divided among sides. Penn baseball schedule announced with limited opponents due to amateur status concerns. Prussian millionaire count rises slightly with Krapp’s fortune noted and reassessment figures.
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Philadelphia
Mitchalls
James H ‘lokey
Everett Warren
Leuintan
Me Mitchell
Mercur
Lehigh Valley Coat company
Darrow
union
Francis E Gowen
Lehigh Valley company
Torrey
Mitchell
Mr. Darrow
Mr. Markle
Baer
Markle
Major Warren
United States
Chicago
Lehigh Valley Coal company
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre company
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