25 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
1
Reports from New York detail a street brawl among rival Chinese factions during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The clash involved members of the Hip Sings and other groups, leaving several wounded and authorities investigating the deadly incident and its motives.
Chicago observers learn Marshall Field's will channels five million dollars to the Field Columbian Museum in Jackson Park to fund its endowment and maintenance. A six year deadline for a satisfactory site is required or the gift reverts to the residuary estate. The will also leaves sizeable trusts to relatives, including Mrs. Field, widow, and others with specific sums and home furnishings. The executors are Loan and Trust, Illinois Savings Bank, and North American Trust Company.
In Washington on January 25 the House, under Speaker Connor and his allies, passed the rule governing the statehood bill. Forty‑three Republican insurgents joined Democrats to oppose, but the motion to order the previous question carried 192 to 163. The adopted rule allows debate until March 6 and then a final vote without opportunity for amendments.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favored reporting the Isle of Pines treaty. A minority report by Senator Morgan will propose adding protections for American investors on the island. The treaty would relinquish title to the United States in exchange for preexisting Cuban naval and coaling station grants.
General Josep Wheeler is ill with pneumonia at his sister's Fraoklin home. Family gathered at the bedside include Majer Seth Wheeler Jr, Mrs. W. J. Fiskis, and Misses Anna, To vile ei Carne Wheeler asrica Notables Murdered. The death threat remains possible as tribsmen seek justice from Raisnn, while U S lawmakers propose changes to the Chinese exclusion act to allow admitted merchants students and others a proper trial before expulsion.
Police raid at Baird Pennsylvania targets 136 foreigners alleged anarchists. Warrants issued for conspiracy against the government as secret service aid arrives. Leaders Valdi and Guiseppe urged resistance. many members fled, and authorities warn more arrests to follow. Dr E P Kephart dies at 72. Linevitch charters American steamers for Manchuria repatriation.
Reports from the Valencia wreck vary as authorities describe 710 lost with 15 saved while survivors cling to rigging. Queen and Salvor failed to connect amid heavy seas as Czar and local vessels search near Cape Beale and Bamfield.
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