Stern measures a success in Philippine pacification
Manila dispatch reports insurgents broken into small bands fleeing for shelter. Surrender and capture rise as reconcentration and port closure curb resistance. Washington briefs list marine actions in Samar with casualties and missing, including A Williams and others. A Roanoke threat card warns a druggist to deposit cash or face action. European oil talks in Amsterdam involve Royal Dutch and a London finance group pursuing a general European oil cartel.
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Samar
War taxes repeal eyed as treasury surplus rises
Washington report notes a large cash balance of about 174 million dollars and a projected yearly surplus of 22 to 23 million. The Ways and Means Committee votes to repeal remaining war revenue taxes by July 1 1902, with tea tax relief delayed to January next year to aid retailers. The bill will be sent to the House once prepared.
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Richardson
Tennessee
Payne
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Convicted Man Howard Faces Appeal in Kentucky Case
Ky Jan 31 The jury convicted Jim Jineward on charges connected to a notable incident involving Wella Gee. Howard's attorney says an appeal will be filed, while imprisonment terms are pending.
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Prantforti
Jim Jineward
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Funston Returns Home to Oakland After Hospital Stay
Brigadier General Frederick Funston, hailed as a Kansas hero, is safe in Oakland California with family after a three month recovery period in a military hospital. Kansas awaits a public appearance from its Sunflower State hero amid ongoing public admiration.
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Cal
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Kansas
Reign of Terror Reported in Roscommon County
Dublin dispatches describe a reign of terror in Roscommon with night visits to rent-paying tenants, death threats posted for traitors, and nightly beacon meetings. John O'Donnell of South Mayo allegedly challenged Sir Edward Carson to confront 5,000 to 16,000 men at Fairmount to settle the land question.
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London
Dublin
Roscommon
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South Mayo
Fairmount
Ireland
Wyndham
Miners and Operators Convene Over Wage Question in Indy
In Indianapolis on January 31 the annual wage conference opened with miners and operators from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania meeting about pay scales. About 700 delegates attended as John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers was named temporary chairman. Delegates approved a plan for districts to appoint committee members on credentials and rules. Each side in each state may provide two members on committees. The credentials committee reported on miners and operators entitled to seats.
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Indiana
Iichois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
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Coasting accident in Keese Ville claims lives and injuries
Wilfred Graves 23 died after a sled ran into a telegraph pole during a Keese Ville outing. His sister Rachel Graves and Edith Rul Jey were crushed and unlikely to recover. Others injured included Harry Miles, John King, and George Duke.
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N. Y
Keese Ville
Wilfred Graves
Rachel Graves
Edith Rul Jey
Harry Miles
John King
George Duke
Census Bureau Bill Passed Establishes Permanent Organization
Washington March 31 The Senate passed a bill creating a permanent census organization to replace the temporary one. All employees on the date of passage may transfer or retain with new terms, and the act sets up a census for 1905 with annual statistics. Earlier, a hive protection bill for miners in territories was approved. The day closed with routine bills amid a calm Senate session.
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Philippines
Syndicate Would Build Canal for Nicaraguan Project
Chicago January 31 a syndicate of Chicago and New York contractors with a 20 million dollar yearly capacity stands ready to take the contract to build the Nicaraguan canal Eight large firms have assessed costs and will offer services once Congress allows private firms to proceed If not acted upon the group will not press their claim Engineer Usman E Cooley who drafted Chicago's canal plan leads the contractor reading group Fraud Order Against Investment Co
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Usman E. Cooley
Fire disaster at Paterson Electric Railway sheds
A blaze destroyed the Paterson Electric Railway car shed at Dactsaie, burning the summer fleet of 136 cars and incurring a loss of Sh.G0t. Most damaged were storage vehicles for winter use, with extensive damage to the line’s rolling stock. The incident disrupted service and prompted inquiries.
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New York
Tan
Paterson Electric Railway company
Dactsaie
firsterray
Jailbreak by Biddles Exposes Warden's Wife Involvement
Millsburg Pa Jan 31 John and Edward Dittl sentenced to be hanged soon escaped Allegheny county jail after wounding two guards and seizing keys. They donned guards clothing to flee with help reportedly from Warden Soffel's wife Mrs Soffel. The escape left no clues to fugitives. Warden Soffel relieved. reward offered. investigation ongoing.
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Thomas
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Peter K. Soffel
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