National and political notes from United States and abroad
Unanimous renomination of Senator Frye in Angunta Maine. Lord Kitchener to command in India after South Africa. Senator Ransome proposes death penalty for kidnapping in Nebraska. US railroad mileage figures revised. 4322 miles built in a year. Shoe company plans to dominate distribution and cut middlemen. Frank James seeks legislative office in Missouri. Toronto Manufacturers form with $3 million capital. US coinage for year with totals shown: gold 99,272,042 silver 96,205,421 minor 2,081,138. Cuban constitution unrest risk if Congress delays. Cadaby ransom money marked. arrests expected for parsers. Banks across US Canada and Mexico alerted.
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Maine
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Kitchener
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Ransome
Nebraska
Jefferson City
Frank James
Toronto
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Snowed-In Sumpter Area Reports Heavy Winter Conditions
The Sumpter neighborhood endures over 18 inches of snow as residents cope with mounting winter difficulties. Local reports note flu and diphtheria fears, a Walla Walla death from diphtheria leading to pneumonia, and a judge denying a receiver for the Daily Walla Walla Statesman.
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Elizareth A. Fuller
Walla Walla
F. J. Walker
Daily Walla Walla Statesman
Thomas H. Brents
Montana
Porwane
Table Rock
Jackson County
Benton Vincent Place
Fragmented OCR Teases Local Paper Item
Unclear text fragment mentions weekly price and a publication name. No distinct persons organizations or places are readable. Content is incomplete and cannot determine a concrete event or outcome.
Ship Subsidy Bill Moves Toward Passage in Senate
Washington dispatch reports that supporters of the ship subsidy bill show many senators favoring it and ready to restore it to parliamentary standing, potentially delaying the army bill debate. House coverage notes Speaker Henderson ill with a cold. Olmstead pushes suffrage resolution while roll calls and party maneuvers continue.
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Arkansas
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Philippines
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Olmstead
Shattuck
Ohio
Dresident McKinley
Samuel Whiteside
Tenth Cavalry
Cal
Campbell
Thirteenth Infantry
Charles Bird
Lawahe
Hoot
Rathbone
Neeley
Reeves
Ledst
Unprecedented Snow Storm Strikes Northern California and Ashland
A severe snow storm raged from January 1 into January 4, dumping 11 inches to two feet across northern California and the Siskiyous. Snow halted rail traffic on the Southern Pacific line near Castle and at Sisson, delaying southbound trains from Ashland and delaying the Oregon Express.
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Tate
Cape Flattery
California
Oregon
Ashland
Alskiyou Mountatos
Canyon
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Castle
Iwo
Pumenger
Oregon Expres
Paren Ina
Donewalr
Siskiyous
Sisson
San Francisco
Cadet Stonffoljo Leads First Class in Exams at West Point
January report from West Point notes Cadet Filwari NX John Stonffoljo nm, a member of the first class, appearing before the examining board for the annual examination and achieving an outstanding distinction across subjects including engineering ordnance and naval law and history.
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Weat Point
Filwari
John Stonffoljo Nm
T Membor
Wmik
Marines Attack Cavite Vilejo Invasion Capture Report
Washington cables report the Third and Fourth infantry marines and navy attacked Cavite Vilejo and captured a lieutenant colonel two majors five captains one lieutenant forty eight privates insurrectos and four Ladrones.
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Washington
Manila
Cavite
Vilejo
Sugar stock advances on unconfirmed war settlement report
New York on January 4 sugar shares rose four points amid rumored talks of a war settlement with Arbuckle. No official confirmation exists and few brokers trust the report.
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New York
Arbuckle
President Deposed as Coleman Leaves Power in Turmoil
Liboria Allen reports that President W. O. Coleman has been deposed with Secretary Camion taking control until the national election between the Whigs and Republicans is settled.
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Philadelphia
Liboria Allen
W. O. Coleman
Camion
Revenue receipts rise in Oregon district year 1000
Portland reports United States revenue office receipts for the district of Oregon Washington and Alaska totaled 1274.27 for the year 1000, showing an increase of 14442 over the prior year.
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Portland
United States Revenue Office
District of Oregon
Washington
Alanka
Berkeley Bank Opens Late After Failure Report
Berkeley West Virginia bank doors failed to open with K W Brooke of Baltimore as manager. Estimated loss from the collapse around sixteen thousand dollars. Washington reports Brigadier General Richard N Bachelder retired former army quartermaster general died this afternoon from a pneumonia complication.
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Bank of Berkeley
K. W. Brooke
Baltimore
Washington
Richard N. Baechelder
Army
Remarkable Father Claws Child to Secure Debt in Spokane
Jamce Grant sought a writ of habeas corpus in Superior Court for his 4 year old child held by Johnson for debt. The child has been in Wongdy all since the mother’s death and was delivered to Johnson to secure payment. Johnson plans removal to Sweden and refuses return of the child unless the debt is settled. The habeas corpus proceeding proceeded with authorities consulted.
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Johnson
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Gant
Sweden
Chant
Brakeman Robert F. P. Jones Killed Near Paseo
The body of Robert F P Jones a Northern Pacific brakeman was found beside the track near Paseo after a train incident. The single man had been returning to the rear of the train when he fell across the rails and was cut in two just below the stomach. He had been out to his Auburn Washington home prior to the accident and the cause remains unexplained.
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Paseo
Auburn
Wash
Jones
Assassination rumor linked to Count Waldersee in Berlin
Berlin and Paris reports swirl Jan 4 about Count Waldersee commander of the allied force in China. The German government denies confirmation or denial of the assassination tale, noting his presence at Pekin New Year events and urging caution amid the global rumor mill.
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Paris
la Journal
Count von Walderses
Ft la Mot
Boers Destroy Property in Cape Colony North
Reports from Cape Town indicate property belonging to Engilehmen in the northern Cape Colony was destroyed by Commandant Viljoon during post work. The loss, valued at £0,000, is tied to mines largely located in the north. A treason court session for disloyalty cases has been adjourned amid colony unrest. Madrid dispatch notes Ponjalme, son of Don Carlos, hospitalized at Nagareki with fragile health while serving as lieutenant of the Russian forces in China.
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Joan
Viljoon
Dritieh
Dean Cartes
Slek
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Tokio
Ponjalme
Don Carlos
Nagareki
Toyhold Favor
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China
Senator Baker Signals Buron Likely U.S. Senator
Topeka Kansas January 4 Senator Baker issued a statement based on the senatorial race outlook. Burton is likely to be elected United States senator according to the briefing.
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Kan
Baker
Burton
United States
Sullivan's Manager Dead in New York City
Sullivan's former manager Jake L. Sullivan is reported dead in New York. Marry A. Philpa, former manager and husband of Kate Cantleton, is cited in the death notice.
Aguinaldo Denies Report He Is Dead
London cables Agonellla in Kong Kong denying the United States report that Aguinaldo is dead and still fighting. The dispatch clarifies he remains active in his resistance.
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Agonellla
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Fire in Buffalo Destroys Bailey Houses
Fire in Buffalo this morning destroyed the Holland and Howard building complex. Loss estimated around 190000 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Authorities reported no injuries as crews fought the blaze.
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Buffalo
Jun
Holland
Howard Bailey
Krager News and Local Notices from January Fourth
Report from Oom Paul te Better featuring President Krager with a favorable morning, and an odd note about Groves algnaines and a patent cure claim. The fragmentary text advertises a Quinine remedy with a money-back claim if it fails.
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Paul
Krager
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