Fulton Leads in Both Houses as Charter Passed
The joint canvass at noon confirmed Fulton’s dominance as charter reforms pass both chambers. The line of succession and officer appointments are noted, with Brownell, Smith, and Mathews figures shaping the political maneuvering. The deadlock over senate leadership signals a tense wait for a caucus and possible realignment.
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Chamberlain
Orernor
Mamberlain
Howe
Asli
Ald Fulton
Bits
Hou
Fulten
Senate
Mitchell
United Nate
Fulton
Mlombhip
Sisor
Brownell
Smith
Brelwer
Crolann
Marion
Multnomah
Mathews
Eddy
Waddy
Yamhill
Hosses
Harry W. Scott
Scott
Fatal powder explosion kills seven in British Columbia
Seven men die in a powder works blast at Hamilton Northfield near Nanaimo Victoria. Five of the victims are Chinese. The explosion occurs this morning, January 14, at the Hamilton powder works. Local authorities investigate causes and safety lapses.
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British Columbia
Victoria
Hamilton
Northfield
Nannimo
Union Men Too Independent in Strike Comments
General Wilson led the anthracite board as Superintendent May of the Pillarde Coal Company testified on why operators opposed the miners union He said the union makes men too independent He noted only about 300 of 9000 workers were active when violence began and described a docking system based on good coal removal and wages paid weekly.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
May
Pillarde, Coal Company
Spalding
New York
States
Oregon
Phrtine
Creton
Livestock and Grocery Conventions Convene in Kansas City
The National Livestock convention in Kansas City concentrates on business with Dr. Bailey of California delivering an engaging address on the Angora goat industry. The National Grocery convention narrows to a vote on next meeting sites with St Louis and San Francisco as contenders.
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Kansas City
Bailey
California
Kansas Clivy
Dailey
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wife of Consul Robbed in Algiers
Yesterday evening the wife of American Consul Kidder at Upper Mustapha was assaulted, knocked down, and robbed of her purse. The assailant is unapprehended.
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Algiers
Algeria
Kidder
Upper Mustapha
English Merger in Locomotive Firms Forms $16 Million Combine
Three of the largest locomotive manufacturers in Great Britain have merged to form a combine with a capital of 16 million dollars. Glasgow reports the deal affecting the industry and future production plans.
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Glasgow
Great Britain
Oregon Governor Chamberlain's Push for Big State Funding
Salem dispatch quotes Governor Chamberlain urging a $500,000 appropriation for the Lewin and Clark fair and tax reforms. He stresses public school efficiency, uniform taxation on large corporations, inheritance taxes, and cautious irrigation and land sale policies amid Oregon's growing capital and population.
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Salem
George If Chamberlain
Oregon
Lewin and Clark Fair
Senate
House of Representatives
Panite
Coal Famine Threatens City Skyscrapers Armageddon
Chicago January 14 A grand jury session hears that unless coal supply is restored many large buildings with 6000 tenants face shutdown within a day. Building Managers' Association warns a majority of skyscrapers will close leaving thousands unemployed as coal runs out.
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Chicago
Building Managers’ Association
Train Collision Near Sour Lake Houston Jan 14
A rear end collision occurred this morning on the Southern Pacific near Sour Lake Texas as two east bound trains met. Firemen and two tramps were killed instantly. An engineer died and another was fatally injured. One engine and 14 cars derailed into a ditch.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Pacific
Sour Lake
Prussia Appropriates 75000 for St Louis Exhibit
Berlin January 14 the Prussian budget includes a 75000 dollar appropriation for the Prussian exhibit at the St Louis fair. The move signals support for German participation in the event and aims to showcase Prussian industry and culture to visitors.
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Prussia
Berlin
St. Louis
Prisoner Happy in Riverhead Case Yet to Be Resolved
The evidence against Dinbrow will be completed tonight. The prisoner appears happy and unconcerned, believing he may yet be acquitted.
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Riverhead
Dinbrow
Hewitt Unchanged in New York Vitality Report
New York dispatch reports Abram Hewitt showing surprising vitality with no change in condition. London notes Cape Town dispatch says Bolt is improving. doctors express renewed hope for recovery.
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Hewitt
New York
Abram
Moat
London
Cape Town
Bolt
Tillman Attacks Monopolies and Senate Policy
Senator Tillman denounces monopolies and administrative policy in Washington. He criticizes the attorney general and calls for stronger action against coal companies, warning of hardship for workers and asserting the inferior courts favor monopolies. The chamber's attendance wanes as the speech continues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Foraker
Shiras
Senate
Tiina
Tillman
Aldrich
An le
Jess Han
Titan
Alwaye
Alwayes
Trieh
Taft
Koex
Diedrich
Cleveland
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