Quay Elected U S Senator By Pennsylvania Legislature
The Pennsylvania Senate chose M S Quay for United States senator at 3 pm and the House followed with a ten vote majority. Tomorrow the two houses meet in joint session to ratify the choice, with expectations of quorum and a final joint ballot.
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Senate
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Associated Press
Farrisburg
M. S. Quay
United States
Pennsylvania
Elkins
Quay
State Senate
Guffrey
Dalzell
anti-Quay Republican
Huff
Smith
Marshall
Prisoners in Bosschieter murder case show weariness in court
Paterson New Jersey January 15 three men Alister Campbell and Death on trial for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter appeared to be sleepier after a day of testimony. George Kerr may testify though his separate trial is pending. Prosecution plans to present medical expert testimony to prove the cause of death and that the victim was assaulted before death.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Campbell
Jennie Bossschieter
I .Cay
George Kerr
Jennie Bosschieter
Senate finance panel weighs war revenue cuts
The Senate committee on finance discussed the war revenue reduction bill in Washington on January 15. Republicans signaled support for about 40 to 45 million dollars of reductions, while Democrats favored deeper cuts and no final decision was reached on the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Finance Today
Bank Robbers Hit South Lyons Bank in Early Morning Heist
Six men busted into Carpenter and Jacobus private bank in South Lyons Michigan on January 15. They blasted the outer safe door and then the steel money chest inside. The blast woke G D Hamilton. The robbers fired at him, seized aid, and fled on a hand car. About $209 was taken and more money scattered in the office.
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Associated Press
South Lyons
Mich
Carpenter & Jacobus
G. D. Hamilton
Hamilton
Tieves
Wisconsin Central denial on ocean to ocean railway scheme
President H F Whitcomb of the Wisconsin Railway company said there is no truth to Chicago reports that a new ocean to ocean railway scheme is forming and involving the Wisconsin Central. He stated he knows nothing of the scheme.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee, Wis
H. F. Whitcomb
Wisconsin Railway Company
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Dewey Condition Reported Improved Amid Illness
The Associated Press reports Admiral Dewey, ill with the grip, showed improvement today from Washington D C on January 15 as news from his bedside indicated his condition was stabilizing and responding to treatment.
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Associated, Press
Washington, D. C
Dewey
National Guard Ordered For Leavenworth Lynching Fear
Governor Stanley sent two Kansas National Guard companies to readiness to move toward Leavenworth to deter a potential lynching of Alexander a Black detainee charged with alleged assault Eva Roth. Crowds gathered at the state penitentiary vowing to lynch Alexander if officials transfer him for trial.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Kansas National Guard
Leavenworth
Alexander
Eva Roth
State Penitentiary
Tensing
Steamer Vigilincia Runs Aground Off Havana Banks
The Ward line steamer Vigilincia, from Vera Cruz January 10 to Progresso Havana and New York, ran aground six miles from Los Colorados, about 100 miles west of Havana. Fifty eight passengers aboard. Commanded by Captain Reynolds. Tugs and lighters sent to assist with no expected difficulty in transferring passengers or freight.
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Havana
Ward Line
Vigilincia
Los Colorados
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Progresso
New York
Reynolds
Orizaba
Clark Narrowly Misses Senate Win in Montana
Helena Jan 15 William A Clark of Butte was one vote shy of election to the U S Senate today as two Republican members Hobson and Gregory were absent. A joint ballot is set for tomorrow noon with the two absentees expected to arrive.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Wm. A. Clark
Butte
Senate
Hobson
Gregory
French officer finds Coquard dead after siege
An army officer and police commissary entered Saint Savine residence at dawn to arrest Coquard. They found him dead, having apparently killed himself the previous day, after barricading himself in the turret and firing a gun that pierced an eye. Soldiers recovered the body in the barn.
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Troyes
France
Saint Savine
Coquard
Senate Defeats Bacon Amendment On Army Bill
Washington January 1 The Senate tabled the Bacon amendment by a wide margin. The measure would strike out conferring power on the president to raise infantry artillery and cavalry strength beyond minimum limits. The Senate also approved a $90 monthly pension for H N Davis father of the late Minnesota senator. Treasurer Morgan sought unanimous consent for a Nicaragua canal vote. Mr Daniel objected. The Teller resolution to print a Filipino appeal was referred to the Philippines committee.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Senate
H.N. Davis
Davis
Minnesota
Morgan
Nicaragua Canal
Daniel
Virginia
Teller
Committee On the Philippines
Will Shoot Author Stirring Boer War Rumors in Burghers
Dispatches from London report General De Wet vows to shoot the author of Paul Botha's From Boer to Goer as peace efforts distribute the book among Republicans. Refugee camps hold about 2,000. more camps forming at Rhenoster. Boers push northward and toward Lindley. various commands drift toward De Wet in the south. Lord Kitchener notes Beyer's force crossed the railway near Kallfontein on January 12 with no major shifts in colonies. some Cape rebels return to the Orange River colony.
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Associated Press
Kronstadt
Orange River Colony
Theburgher Peace Commission
Paul Botha
Borr
Goer
de Wet
Rhenoster
Lindley
General del Wet
Kithener
London
War Office
Pretoria
Lord Kitchenar
Beyer
Kallfoniein
Orange River
First Dismissal in La Follette Era hits Capitol
Madison January 15 1924 The first dismissal of a Capital employee under the La Follette administration occurred today Chief Engineer Dean of the Capitol building was a persistent opponent of La Follette measures.
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State Capitol
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
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Dean
Capitol Building
la Follette
Meiklejohn Leads In Nebraska Senate Ballot
Lincoln Nebraska January 13 The first vote for United States senators was taken by the state legislature. In the House for the long term Meiklejohn led with 16 votes while Currie had 9 and Crounse and Rosewater 8 each. For the short term Hafner had 4 votes and Hinshaw 9. In the Senate Currie led the long term with 9 votes and Rosewater had 4, while for the short term Thompson had 7.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Jan
United States
Meiklejohn
Currie
Crounse
Rosewater
Hafner
Hinshaw
Senate
Thompson
Status of Danish West Indies Purchase Talks
Washington reports no fresh notices from Copenhagen on American plans to buy the Danish West Indies. The State Department says it has not been advised on the negotiations for three months and expects details only with definite results.
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Assorsiatea Press
Washington, D. C
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
State Department
Venezuelan seizure of two Orinoco Steamship Co. vessels
Washington, Jan 25. The state department was informed by cable from Venezuela that the government had taken possession of two steamers belonging to the Orinoco Steamship Company. No details were released. The company operates between Port au Prince and points up the Orinoco River. head of the company is said to be an American named Alcott.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Venezuela
Orinodge Steamship Company
Orinoco Company
Port Au Prince
Orinoco River
Alcott
Fruit conference sessions feature planis culture and berry notes
At the State Horticultural convention a series of talks on orchard cultivation and fruit growing unfolds. Speakers include T H Chappell of Oregon on orchard methods, Miriam Jewell on house plants, and Kellogg and Patten detailing cherries, plums, berries, and insect control with regional experts from Wisconsin and adjacent states. The program highlights market topics and fruit culture across sessions.
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Oregon
John Mulva
Northwestern
Miriam Jewell
Sparta
House Planis
Mary Clark Johnson
Baraboo
Niagara Falls
C. Phillipson
Oshkosh
J. W. van Allen
Barnum
B. Hoxie
Evansville
Irving C. Smith
Green Bay
Neville Ill as Congressman's Condition Worsens
Congressman Neville of Nebraska suffered two more hemorrhages today and remains in a precarious state in Washington. The update comes from January 15 and focuses on his deteriorating health as he receives medical care.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Neville
Nebraska
Hoar Re-elected to U S Senate and Massachusetts House
George Frisbie Hoar was re elected to the United States Senate and to the Massachusetts legislature. In the Senate the vote was 29 to 8 with one Democratic senator for Hoar. in the House 169 to 48 with one Bradley vote. Hoar begins his term March 4 1901.
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Boston
Mass
George Frisbie Hoar
Senate
House
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Hoar
Richard Olney
Olney
Charles H. Bradley
Kruger to Move to Uitrecht for Eye Doctor Visit
The Hague Jan 15 Mr Kruger begins preparations to travel to Uitrecht within days to consult an oculist. This medical visit follows his recent health notes and reflects ongoing travel plans for personal consultations.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Kruger
Uitrecht
Colored artisans seek equal admission in unions
Milwaukee Jan 15 The Bricklayers and Masons International union session spends the forenoon on organization. A resolution was presented and referred that colored artisans should be admitted to all trade unions on terms of equality, though work remains in secret.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Bricklayers’ and Masons International Union
Death of C. R. Holden at Fisk's Station Utica
Charles R. Holden 53, proprietor of a Fisk's Station general store in Utica, died Sunday evening of apoplexy while riding with his wife. He collapsed in the buggy, and despite Mrs. Holden's quick drive home, aid arrived too late. Funeral Thursday with interment at Picket's cemetery.
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Charles R. Holden
Fisk's Station
Utica
Mrs. Holden
Picket's Cemetery
Postoffice appropriation bill advances in Senate committee
The house committee on postoffices and postroads has nearly completed the postoffice appropriation bill in May. The total funds total about 122.7 million dollars with rural free delivery boosted from 1.75 million to 3 million. No provision for pneumatic tube service is included.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Committee On
Burnham Elected Senator by New Hampshire Legislature
Concord New Hampshire January 15 Both houses of the state legislature voted for a United States senator to succeed Senator William E Chandler Henry F Burnham winning a majority in both chambers The remark about half the world knowing how the other half lived appears as a stray line.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
United States
William &. Chandler
Henry F. Burnham
Carrie Nation released on bail in saloon fixtures case
Wichita Kansas January 15 Mrs Carrie Nation of the WCT was jailed for a month on charges of smashing saloon fixtures. She was released on bail of 210 dollars after quarantine extended detention. She will be tried next Monday.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kan
Carrie Nation
Missouri electors cast votes for Bryan and Stevenson
Jefferson City Missouri January 15 1900 electors met and cast their votes for William Jennings Bryan for president and Adlai Stevenson for vice president Juancaster former state senator chosen to carry the votes to Washington
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Jefferson City
Missouri
W. 3
Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
Juancaster
Washington
Bank Robbery Strikes People's Bank in Livington
Jamestown reporters describe an early morning robbery at the People's Bank of Livington in Overton County. About $3,000 was taken and no suspects or traces have been found as of now.
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Jamestown
People's Bank of
Livington
Overton County
West Point hazing testimony claims brutal code of fighting
Cadet Joseph J. Barnes testified before a congressional committee on West Point hazing, describing an upperclassman habit of whipping fourth class men. Judge Smith pressed Barnes as Driggs condemned the practice as brutal cowardice, citing letters from Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, and Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
West Point
Jan
Joseph J. Barnes
Coluny
Keller
West Point Academy
Congressional Investigating Committee
Garnes
Judge Smith
Iowa
Barnes
Brooklyn
Mr. Driggs
Kansas
Massachusetts
New York
Egypt Antiquities and Travel Works at Public Library
Public library lists Egypt related material including antiquities texts by Edwards Seiss Petrie Rawlinson and Wilkinson. Travel guides Baedeker Edwards Field Greenwood Penfield and Stanley. Fiction features Cleopatra and other ancient themed works. Juvenile adventures include Cat of Bubastes and Dash for Khartoum. Miscellaneous titles include Pillar of Fire and Colossus.
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Public Library of Antiquities
Alstortes
Egypt
Rawlinson
Wikinson
Baedeker
Edwards
Nile
Japan
Desert
Penfield
Stanley
Steevens
Ward
Warner
Terry
Cleopatra
Thorny Path
Varda
Henry
Cat
Bubastes
Alexandria
Khatioum
Live Pigeon Shoot At Winnebago Gan Grounds
A live pigeon shoot draws interest at the Winnebago Gan club grounds in Oshkosh with a 1 PM match between Henry Wunderlich and Joseph Miller over fifty pigeons and a 2 PM contest featuring H M Harmon against another shooter.
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Winnebago Gan Club
Henry Wunderlich
Joseph Miller
H. M. Harmon
Will Recommend New Waterworks System in Wisconsin
Madison report notes legislative visiting committee will push a new waterworks system at the Northern State hospital a new dining room and hospital at the Waupun penitentiary and additional cellar room at the Green Bay State reformatory as key recommendations.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Northern State Hospital
Waupun Penitentiary
Green Bay State Reformatory
Cincinnati Mayor Will Not Issue Boxing Permit Early
New York dispatch reports Cincinnati Mayor Fleischmann will issue a permit for the Jeffries Rutlin championship bout only two days before the event. He cites legality and a pending Saengerfest dispute, noting he promised merchants a permit to cover a 1898 deficit but will act strictly under the sparring permit law.
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Associated Press
New York
the Herald
James Jeffries
Gus Rutlin
Cincinnati
Saengerfest Athletic Association
Fleischmann
Brooke's Band Warmly Received at Opera House
About two thousand listeners attended matinee and evening concerts by T Preston Brooke and his Chicago Marine Band at the opera house Monday. The audience, representative in character, applauded generously and demanded encores. Highlights included Our Nation's Guard, The New Den, La Capriccio, and soprano Clara Tester performing Love's Dream and Cavatina Queen of Sheba.
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T. Preston Brooke
Chicago
Opera House
Williams
Brooke
March Militaire
Den
J Pe
Mr. Simons
Clara Tester
Submarine Scheme to Create Government Owned Commercial Navy
Social Democrats urge Senator Pettigrew to propose a substitute for the ship subsidy bill. The plan would fund building vessels owned by the United States as a government controlled commercial navy, chartered for peace and used as transports in war, with government officers in command. Pettigrew says he will introduce the substitute when ready.
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United States
Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Madison
5. D
Social Democrats
Pettierew
Elks Decide to Move Lodge Meeting to Friday Nights
The local Elks lodge voted last evening to shift regular meetings from Monday to Friday to accommodate business members. Next meeting will be a week from next Friday, January 25, with a grand lodge special session planned in Milwaukee February 6.
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Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge
Milwaukee
Feboat Sp. mi
Milwaukee Lodge
Elks' Lodge
Brussels
Quinn & Regge
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Elks
Defense Begins in Assault Case Over Bank Visit
Parlan Semple was recalled to cross exam in the assault and battery suit for $5,000 against W. J. Hay. The defense opened with barber George Mierson testifying he saw Semple at the bank and informed Hay that Semple had entered earlier. Defense witnesses William Elseworth Louis Schriber J W Jenkins John Thomas and Charles Hahn testified about Semple’s bank visits and the suspected plan to assault Hay.
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C. W. Felker
Mr. Semple
W. J. Hay
George Mierson
Semple
William Elseworth
Louis Schriber
J. W W. Jenkins
John Thomas
Charles Hahn
Mr. Semple O
Sempple
W. J Hay
Wisconsin Weather Alert Signals Rain Snow and Cold
Indications for Wisconsin show rain or snow tonight with a Wednesday turning fair and colder. Northwest portions may experience very high southerly winds shifting to the northwest. Forecast includes temperatures around seven to twenty-seven degrees and mentions timing and bus temperature notes.
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