Panama Canal Sale Report Ready Seen Favored By Commission
Admiral Walker met with the President as the Isthmian canal commission prepared its final report on the Panama proposition. The majority supports selling all Panama Canal Company assets to the United States for 40 million dollars, with a written copy due soon. Paris notes potential French legal steps to ratify or approve the sale in form.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
White House
Panama
Teir
Panama Company
United States
Puain
Paris
Panama Canal Company
Juris-Consults
Hohenzollern Sails as Prince Henry Plans U S Visit
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern sailed for New York at 9 30 this morning. Prince Henry's U S visit faces changes with Chicago possible, a February 23 launch, and a schedule looping New York Washington and Niagara Falls. The party will travel between hubs, meet the president, attend McKinley memorial events, and end in New York before returning to Germany aboard the Columbia.
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Associated Press
Kel
Imperial Yacht Hohensollern
New York
Washington, D. C
Prince Henry
Washington
Niagara Falls
Chicago
White House
Capitol
Hay
McKinley
Congress
Columbia
Germany
BEET SUGAR MEN PLEAD FOR CUBA DUTY PROTECTION
A Michigan beet sugar delegation led by W. L. Saucehill and EF M. R. Wathaway met President to protest a proposed duty cut on Cuban sugar. Rep William Alden Smith accompanied them and urged that the beet sugar industry not bear the burden, while seeking action for Cuba.
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Washington, D. C
Michigan
W. L. Saucehill
Michigan Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
EF. R. Wathaway
Willam Alden Smith
Iss
Cuba
Governor Nash Demands Resignation of State Hospital Board
Governor Nash in Payton Ohio calls for the resignations of the entire state hospital board amid a breakdown in leadership and board quarrels. The board includes Taker Hamilton Roach Lyon Burana Loesch and others, with 79 percent preferring official responsibility. Sheriff Caldwell of Buffalo is removed after charges. Frank Ty Chepman named as new sheriff in Albany.
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Associated Pess
Payton
Nash
Roach
Mellefantain
W. C. Lyon
Thomas Burana
Versailles
Loesch
Raton
Albany
Tovether Caeil
Sheriff Caldwell
Buffalo
Frank Ty Chepman
Caldwell
Steamship Hoard Goes Ashore At Newport News
The Merchants and Miners steamship Hoard bound from Boston went ashore at Sexes Pont opposite Newport News amid light tonnage and no danger reported. Passengers and freight are aboard with work ongoing on the vessel. The article also notes the Night Owl scene where prizes were awarded to Mrs Hidebrand, Mr Richard Otte, and consolation prizes to Mr Sonderbrand and Miss Emma Bait.
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Treva Xnesport News
Boston
Newport News
Tace Av
Cincheit
Pat Crowe Connection Reported in Criminology Case
Creede Colorado district attorney telegraphs police chief amid claims Edwin V. Wilber held prisoner here to answer swindle and forgery charges. The suspect resembles Crowe in age and appearance and may be linked to the same opera scene as the man described by Donahue as No. 2.
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Ausociated Press
Creede
Col
James D. Filcher
J. J. Donahue
Oiaba
Edwin V. Wilber
Pat Crowe
Hayine Bee
Cudahy
Wilber
Donahue
Crowe
LANDS OF FRIARS AND CHINESE ISSUES IN WASHINGTON
Digest from Washington June 18 with Secretary Root on friar lands in the Philippines noting discontent and possible sale to ease unrest. Also Wu seeks restoration of 376600 in silver bullion captured at Tien Tsin for Chinese revenues.
Urgency Deficiency Bill Advances In House Action
Washington Jan 18 The house discussed two resolutions to appoint two Adjutant General messengers, adopted after explanation. Chairman Cannons reported a bill with an estimated $16 109 for the current session and suggested another urgency bill. Bills passed included a Duluth Minnesota car transfer line and bonds for municipal sewers water works and schools Alaska marshal bond limit raised to 75000. Senate amendments to a Charleston exposition appropriation were agreed to and the house adjourned at 12 22.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jor
Missouri
Cannos
DHL
Congress
Duluth
Minn
Taedian
Alaska
Senate
House
Mc Payne
Child Dies in Fire at Harmony House
A January fire in Harmony near Springbrid, Ohio, destroyed a home and killed a seven year old daughter. Four other children were in the room when the blaze began. the father rescued three, but the roof collapsed as he freed the infant. The fire report notes a tragic loss with the girl unable to escape.
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Springbrid
Ohio
Sperara
Harmony
Thin City
Dames
Manufacturer dies in Chicago after illness at age forty one
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan dispatch says Victor Clergue brother of Francia Clergue head of the big works here died in Chicago last night from heart trouble after treatment. He was forty one years old and was prominently identified with the local industry. Italian composer Philippe Marchetti dies in Rome born 1831.
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Associated Press
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Victor Clergue
Francia
Clergue
Chicago
Rome
Philippe Marchetti
Wisconsin steps in to stop rail line tearing up tracks
The state seeks to join a U S court case between Bayfield County and the receiver for the Washburn Bayfield and Iron River railway. Attorney General Hicks tells Judge Jenkins that the railway is a public state chartered corporation and should have a hearing before any order to remove or tear up tracks. The hearing is set for one week from today, with the Attorney General to meet the origin order for the sale of property and track removal to be set aside.
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Speckal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wir
Dat
Lye
Associated Press
Wis
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River Railway
Hicks
Jenkins
United States Circuit Court
No Change in Strike and Local News From Neenah
No change in the strike situation as the state board of arbitration, strike leaders, and W H Davis of the Winnebago Paper Co met with no proposals offered. Neenah reports a lucky target shoot winner Lt J A Schneller with 21 of 30 and news of a severe skull fracture recovery at Neenah Paper mill. J P Jasperson hosted a masquerade party for about seventy children at Casino Hall with refreshments and merriment.
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Northwestern
Neenan
Wis
State Board of Arbitration
W. H. Davis
Winnebago Paper Company
Davis
Neew Nah Military Company
J. A. Schneller
George E. Sande
Neenah Paper Company
Neenah
Byron & Sanders
Anderson
Ind
Sanders
J. P. Jasperson
Casino Hall
STRIKERS MEET IN KAUKAUNA AND LOCAL EVENTS
Striking papermakers held a large meeting at Germania opera house with many from Menasha traveling to Kaukauna for the event. No new strike developments reported. Also notes on the death of James McGann, funeral arrangements, a war department appointment notice for Janes to report to New York, and a preaching service by Rev S C Paterson at the Island church.
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Menasha
Wis
Germmania Opert
Kavkauna
Dig
Nev
FE. T. Roure
Apaleton
McGan
Mtonasha
Arraged
St. Patrish’s
Daw
Janesto
B.A
Usted Star Sing
New Tork
Sicne
Coast Survey
Pacific
C. Paterson
A Rape
Chuyca
Murder Charge Involving Van Wormers And Bruce
In New York on Christmas Eve a grand jury indicted Wills, Troed, Turten Van Wormer and Harves Bruce for murder in the death of Peter A. Peterherk at Greenport. The defendants pleaded not guilty, with trial set for May term. A separate district court warrant charges Arnold of Tanteon with manslaughter in the death of his son George W. ATO, after a family quarrel led to fatal injuries.
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N.Y
Supreme
Concord
Slags
Tan
Arnold
Tanteon
Manslangnier
Hhe
Fin
No New Trial Denied in Sut Yan Conspiracy Case
Judge Kmith denied a motion for a new trial for Alewander Sut yan, a defendant in the conspiracy case against James Tench, a fugitive from justice. The court reserved decision on arrest of judgment under advisement.
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Aceneland Pree Chess
Nime
Kmith Thiey
Ao Onety
Alewander Sut Yan
James Tench
Steamship Combine Rumor Sparks Market Talk
A report from New York cites Morgan and Co denying a plan for a grand steamship merger. Berlin telegrams say directors from North German Lloyd and Hamburg American Lines may visit the U S in February to discuss possible corporate ties.
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Associated Pree
New York
Dan
Morgin & Co
Lutis
Mir. Morgan
Dbvorts
Amedican
Leyland
White Star
Triard Tines
Ttt
Stats Zeitung
Berlin
North Lloyd
Hamburg American Steamship Companies
United States
Big Meet of Miners Convention Opens in Indianapolis
Hundreds of delegates gather for the thirteenth annual Latudt Mines Workers of America convention in Jamieson Hall Indianapolis. Pennsylvanian miners arrive by special train as President Mitchell and labor leaders may attend. The union seeks wage increases and run of mine extensions amid West Virginia unionization hopes.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Latudt Mines Workers of América
Molnning
Jamieson Hall
Spetial
Lator
Matchell
Ben Tillett
Gompers
American Federation’ of Labor
sears @go
Columbus
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mitchell
Lewis
Wilson
Two Hold Up a Dozen in Omaha Gambling Room
Two robbers held up a dozen patrons in a saloon gambling room at Fourteenth and Douglas streets Omaha early today. They escaped with cash a police chase followed and both suspects were captured later. Names given as Frank Williams and Frank Jones. Police say pair may be linked to prior Kansas City case.
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Associated Iresa
Omaha
Neb
CIM Cole
Fourteenth
Douglas Streets
Frank Willams
Frank Jones
Dowels
Aistion
Wuer
Willliams
Aires
Lnter
Polis
Kansas City
Phom
Wai Timi
Thiet
Annie Jones
Soecones
Rawry
Population growth in northern cities outpacing south
A state report shows northern urban areas expanding faster than southern ones with higher percent gains in major cities. The analysis notes paradoxical but real differences in growth rates across regions, with western regions also rising as eastern declines.
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Emai Jones
Ates
Memorial Day observance for McKinley birthday proposed in Wisconsin
Governor Littler recommends statewide observances in Wisconsin schools for McKinley Day to honor William McKinley on his birthday. Services would occur the Sunday before January 22 with church services statewide and memorial exercises. Voluntary offerings would fund the imperial memorial fund via William R. Day or W A Howell.
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Maddson
Wis
Jai
Li Ale
Dmne
Melinney Navional Memorial Onesgeuidion Rugmeetingy
Wudaeaday
Willan McKinesley
Wislconsin Ag “Aloiinies
Cincinnati Invites Prince Henry of Prussia to Visit
Cincinnati leaders including Mayor Julius Fletenmatin King authorize invitations through Secretary Hay and German officials in Washington to Prince Henry of Prussia. City officials Leopold Klesbatte Max Durgeheim and Leonerd Mark Weill stand with the mayor in arranging the invitation. Despite a large German population, locals express united support for the visit.
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Cincinnat
Ghito
Cone
Sendingelt
Xena
Jullus Fletenmatin King
Hay
Gertoan Anbarsadar
Washington
Prince Henry of
Prucvin
VTA Cincinnati
Leonerd Mark Thett
Leopold Klesbatte
Max Durgeheim
Mle Ingpallac
Locomotive Explodes Injuring Several in Rail Accident
A Rock Island passenger train engine exploded near Victor Iowa at four o clock this morning killing the engineer and fireman and seriously injuring the brakeman and two porters. Passengers were unhurt. Officials report the Denver limited train No 5 wrecked seven cars from the track but the Des Moines Pulman escaped. The dead include engineer W Williams of Brooklyn Iowa and fireman E Hoad of Vatey Junction Iowa.
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Asy Associated Prees
Owa
Rock Tsland
Victor
Chicago
Rock Island
W. Willams
Shafer
Des Moines
Iowa
Denver Limited
W. Williams
Brooklyn
E. Hoad
Vatey Junction
Lawrence
Williams
Rock I Sland Company
Stuart
Barcelonga
Spain
Mauresa
Cobb
John Warner
Gus Peterson
Jost
Yves
May B
Sas
Track Compari Ne. Us
John Green
Stony Island Avenue
Michael Canty
Ninety-third
Neut
Daniel
Tamara
Julius Travis
Vierman
Alexander Alexian
Brulesh
Clairvoyant Bound Over After Fraud Indictment
A cleary voyant, described as Mrs Water Yates, appeared before State Commissioner Graves after an indictment for a fraud scheme involving real estate and money in Wheeling. She waived examination and was sent to jail in default of 10 bail, with the charge alleging she arranged to obtain property and funds for Mrs Cornelia Common.
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Associated
Elity
Wheeling
Graves
Alkaes
Corneila le
Cievelani
Yates
W. E. Taylor Resigns as Liberty Bank Official
W E Taylor resigns as vice president and general manager of the Republic Iron and Steel Company effective February 1. He left for Pittsburgh this afternoon.
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Associated Treat
Youngetown
Kie
Jan
W. E. Taylor
Tron
Sicel Rompans
Mr. Taylor
Pieburg
Chicago Fire Destroys Seven Story Apartment Hotel
The La Strain seven story apartment hotel at 5363 Elts Avenue burned, threatening sixty women and children inside. Elevator boy Otto Goth saved several by carrying them through smoke, while one resident was paralytic and evacuated. Loss estimated at 109000 with minor fireman injuries.
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Associated Press
Chicago
la Strain
Elts Avenue
Hincheot
Otto Goth
Scherck Kellermann Wedding At St Vincent’s Church
Edward G. Scherck and Ming Anmie Kellermann wed Thursday morning at St. Vincent’s Church on Oregon Street, Mew. The ceremony was conducted by Mr. Staling with many relatives present, followed by a lavish dinner at the bride’s home and music from the Athearn orchestra. Notables from out of town included Carmen Scherck of Neenah and Mrs. G C. Scherck of Hastings Nebraska.
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Edward G. Scherck
Ming Annie M. Kellermann
St. Vincent's Chiurch
Oregon Street
Staling
Marle Scher
Athearn Orchestra
Church Pays Dividend At Lite Chute Parish
Appleton January 1 The St Johns Catholic church at Lite Chute reportedly paid a dividend of 1 on rentals to parishioners. The pastor Father Kneigtel announced the distribution while a radiator valve blew in the high school office flooding the room. A. W. Patten's funeral was held at his Park Avenue home with attendees including mill workers and local clergy Lummis Parker and Caffier.
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Appleton
Jan
St. John’s Catholic
Lite Chute
America
Father Kneigtel
Itynn High School
A. W. Patten
Fark Avenue
Patten
Rov Ay Cc Iarker
Methodist Church
Ilness
Henry Lummis University
Dr. Cafter
Grace Episcopal Church
No Proposed Change in Wahkusl-Fend da Lac Route
Oshkosh notes focus on street and transit topics with a mock map reference. A range of items cover pavement experts, local society portraits, and brief notices from churches and theaters.
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Wahkusl-Fend da Lac
Oxhkesh
Maud Curtins
Bonat
Boston
Pabilabes
Bonton
Funny Men Sinte News Stud
Actes
Mads Cines Enterialgn
Tfeaseling
Hens Tance Nerentis Granniecd Herc
Tariale
Ubsten Dollnes Oe
Oshkosh
Sporting News
Marlet
Oshhos
Winnebace
Ushhodh
Brevalin
Sncial Cieeles
Qalhowh
Vwelaarin
Cortralt
Frank Folier
This Chiy
Sea Wise
Andie Vrertelager
Cnippewa Malls
Fred T. Lincoln Diecesves
Frodem
Washington D.C
Dar
United States
del Uiner
Taxon
Menasha
Paco Vi
Craher
Wisconsin faculty probes poker among students
Acting University of Wisconsin president Birge leads an investigation into alleged poker playing by students at the university. About 200 young men have been cited to appear and testify as part of the inquiry, with President Dirks in Milwaukee and no admission of exact details from officials.
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Ny Associated Press
Madison, Wik
Wisconsin University
Birge
Atudenta
Madison Students Denounce Prom Rules At State University
Indignation rises among Wisconsin students over a strict junior prom policy by the university social committee. The rules limit the dance to ending at 2 30 am, ban dawn teas at fraternity houses, and require out of town visitors to depart the day after the event. Petitions circulate to seek looser restrictions and more privileges.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
The
State University
Divorces Granted in Desertion Cases in Circuit Court
Four desertion divorce pleas were heard in circuit court. Lena A. Byrne, now Lena A. Thomas, resumed her maiden name after divorce. John A. Johanson sought relief as his wife Otella Johanson deserted him and kept his furniture. Clara Vor was granted a divorce from Eugene Voss with $335 attorney fees and suit money. Marguerite Erbs testified Arthur P. Erbs left two years ago after illness, and she has supported herself. custody of a minor child was in issue.
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Lena A. Byrne
Lena A. Thomas
Neenah
John A. Johanson
Otella Johanson
Clara Vor
Eugene Voss
Marguerite Erbs
Arthur P. Erbs
Burtington
Omry
Bandits Surrounded as Guthrie Siege Intensifies
A soldiers camp moved from Fort Sill toward Rush Springs to aid a posse pursuing armed bandits who killed Sheriff Smith Beck. Bloodhounds led the pursuit to Mea Creek headwaters. siege continues with reinforcements pending.
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Guthrie
Fort Sil
Posse
Smith Beck
Rush Springs
Short Notes From Omro and Nearby Towns
Dr A J Provost to Chicago Sunday Miss Anna Walte and Miss Clare Austria of Omro visit friends in the city Mr and Mrs C J Medberry Fond du Lac visit E E Remis Algoma street Tremont employees six discharged today they were chambermaids and dining room girls The Married Folks Dancing club hosts an evening party in Webster bank series J Biss Minna Schmidt engaged as soloist and director at First Congregational Menasha Mrs John Henderson honored at birthday anniversary with music cards and refreshments Union Bank officers re elected President W K Rideout Vice President R T Morgan Cashier T R Hackett viewing Mr F J Barber’s remains Sunday 11:30 to 12:30 Funeral service singing by D F Kellogg pallbearers E R Hicks C R Boardman M C Philips and W H Barber Union Lodge officers installed Noble Grand Henry Fisher Vice Grand F E Vogt Recording Secretary John Wkanderoth Treasurer J F W Schmidt Financial Secretary W H Leupeld Warden William Wetterau Inner Guard William Neuman Outer Guard Charles Scheck Right Sentinel to Noble Grand William Ucher Left Sentinel to Noble Grand Right Sentinel to Vice Grand re Schwarz Left Sentinel to Inner Guard Fo c Arnold Ellen Brainard addressed Public Library children about Sir Walter Scott works There were about ten children present and stories from Grandfather Lady of the Lake and more sparked interest awaiting Scott works Sunday January 18 73357 Indications Wisconsin Fall tonight and Sunday cooler to coast portion with north westerly winds Time Jam to Temperature
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A. J. Provost
Chicago
Anna Walte
Clare Austria
Omro
C. J. Medberry
Fond du Lac
E. E. Remis
Algoma Street
Tremont
Webster
Bat
J Biss
Minna Schmidt
First Congregational Church of
Menasha
John Henderson
Henderson
National Union Bank
W. K. Rideout
R. T. Morgan
TR. . Hackett
F. J. Barber
Dyrew F. Kellogg
E.R. Hicks
R. Boardman
M-C. Philips
W. H. Barber
Union Lodge
W- L. Cooling
Noble Grand
Henry Fisher
F. E. Vogt
John Wkanderoth
J. F. W. Schmidt
W. H. Leupeld
William Wetterau
William Neuman
Charlee Scheck
William Ucher
Sentnel
Witxel
Re Schwarz
Fo c. Arnold
Misa Ellen Brainard
Walter Scott
Mise Brainard
Tsier
Scott
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Cretary
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Wraabington
Root
House Committee On Insular Affairs
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Tien Tsin
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Longsnn Foot
Kaukauna
Fox River Valley
Sullivan
Steamship Combine
Alexed Peateet
Ininanalolis Convientius
Holt Robbery Ovents
Mkinley Day
Ate Tne
Cincinnati
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