Confederate Leader John Gordon Dies Near Miami
Lieutenant John Brown Gordon, famed Confederate general and orator, died at his Florida home after stomach illness. Born 1842 in Georgia, he rose from captain to lieutenant general, led Lee’s army, and later held Georgia governorship and U.S. Senate seats.
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Ex-Councilman Kratz Returns Amid Bribe Case Heat
Ex-Councilman Kratz arrived in St. Louis from Mexico today after fleeing and forfeiting a $2,009 bond. A new bounty is anticipated to exceed $40,000 as Kratz faces indictment for accepting a bribe to aid a street railway concession tied to a hoodlums’ ring that allegedly divided $60,000. The prosecution aims to expose Kratz to the full body of evidence.
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Harmony as watchword signals Democratic convention push
Delegations arrive in Washington for the Democratic National Committee meeting with Harmony as the rallying theme. Gorman and Parker head the presidential chatter while Williams and Honorette receive occasional mentions. Chicago St Louis and New York open headquarters as leaders seek the convention stage. Colonel James Hamilton Lewin engages as oratorical stunt prospect.
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Wisconsin to auction 800000 acres of state lands
Madison Wisconsin today hosted the auction of 800000 acres of public land with more sales planned across counties including Burnett Washburn Sawyer Douglas and Price. A 20000 acre tract is reserved for state entry. Appraised values range up to ten dollars per acre. State land commissioners forbid private purchase by certain individuals.
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O. O. R. & N. Denies Portland Contractor Rumors
Portland January reports say the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company denies a plan to extend the Lewiston Riparia route to Spokane and to open branches. Officials insist no such steps have been taken and previous rumors of a boom in Lewiston are unfounded.
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Machen Case Called In District Criminal Court
In Washington on January 11 the trial for August W. Machen former general superintendent of the free delivery service, Samuel A. Groff, Diller T. Groff, and Mr. and Mrs. George B. H. Lorenz began on charges of conspiracy to defraud the post office department in the sale of box fasteners. Many witnesses were present and the case likely to proceed without delay though Perry Heath the key witness had not yet arrived. Formal demurrers to the indictment were overruled.
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Ex-City Treasurer Wilbur Freed After Five Years
Ex city treasurer AO Wilbur was released from San Quentin this morning after five years for embezzling 118000 dollars. He substituted a liver for gold in coin make and spent at race tracks.
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Drownings After Steamer Foundering Off Smith Island
Stormy night tragedy near Smith's Island four dozen die as the steamer Claninm sinks shortly after midnight. List of the lost includes Captain Thompson, Thomas Moreton, George Hison, Mrs Rose, C H Joy, R G Campbell, W Rombledge, J Tuy ner, and many others. Rescue efforts hampered by heavy seas. one lifeboat crew manages to save thirty-one aboard planks and wreckage. Concluded on page 8.
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Eastern reports muddled on Asia peace and Manchuria
Diplomatic dispatches discuss a potential peace in the Far East if Japan limits Korea and stays out of Manchuria. Reports from Paris and London note assertions of peace, with Japan denying troop movements and Russia signaling cautious trading rights. US state department notes warlike advices as Japanese vessels seized. Seoul reports growing Russian guards near Korea.
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Japanese To Texas Rice Fields On Amerian Tiner Maru
Japanese workers travel from Honolulu to Texas aboard the Amerian Tiner Maru as part of a colonization plan to replace African American labor in rice fields. They will sign yearly contracts and live on rice and fish with cash pay reportedly far lower than Black workers’ demands.
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Barber Shop Fire Damages Malin Street Shop and Cigar Store
Fire discovered around 4 am behind Privett's barber shop on Malin street. Flames filled the rear bath area from a stove used for heating water, damaging bath towels and stock about 100 dollars. Fire spread through a partition to Radley and Zehner cigar store, causing another 100 dollars in water and smoke damage to tobacco and related goods.
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San Domingo Rebellion Continues Unabated
A terse telegraph from the Newport commander in San Domingo reports the revolution ongoing but not menacing. The American legation in Washington notes a government party attack caused casualties among opposition. The despatch indicates several killed and wounded amid clashes following a withdrawal.
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Five hundred seventy dead in Iroquois Fire chaos
Testimony in Chicago outlines the damning conduct of an usher during the Iroquois Theater fire. A witness described how a Dillress actor allegedly caused a woman to be rescued or harmed while Hueheard members faced arrest and release as investigations continued. Death toll rose to 670 with many injured.
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Morgan Loyal to Substitute for Grooner Act in Nicaragua Route
Washington Jan 11 The house appropriations committee reported a legislative and executive appropriation bill carrying 25.2 million dollars after the opening of the session. Mr Morgan presented a resolution urging negotiations with Nicaragua for the construction of an interoceanic canal, seeking a path through the isthmian route.
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Inquiry Into Use of Anti-Trust Law Funds Adopted
The House unanimously adopted a resolution to request the attorney general to report on the $500000 appropriated by Congress for enforcing the Sherman antitrust law. In Rome the American Academy hosted an exhibition praised by the king and queen, while in Washington the report awaited.
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Difficulty Getting Jury In Car Barn Bandits Case
Chicago report notes another day passes without jurors for the car barn bandits case. The unresolved jury situation grows, with doubts about securing a panel as January advances. Wheat market details from Chicago accompany the brief item.
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Rabbit drive draws Pendleton crowds to cannery fodder haul
The East Oregonian reports about ten thousand rabbits bought by farmers for the cannery and thousands of young trees and hundreds of acres of alfalfa saved. About 160 Pendleton residents joined a rabbit drive eight miles below the track, with 700 participants overall and wagons offering rides for 60 cents to a dollar. The event featured a large crowd, accidents, and a glee in the season’s record harvest, while misadventures included a minor injury and a humorous whiskey misadventure.
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