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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Jan 15, 1901

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Quay Counts Up Four Votes More Than Enough

Local update shows Quay securing a narrow victory by four votes. The outcome highlights close tabulation and a tight electoral count within the precinct.

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Beamon Quay Backers Claim Key Senate and House Support

Harrisburg January 14 A Quay aligned reception lists 26 Senate and 104 House members as backing M. S. Quay for United States Senator. The compiled roster shows Quay with 130 votes, up from 123 at the Republican caucus, with late additions from Halderman and Thompson and Neeb’s pledge.

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Harrispuré Ths Tres Quay Senator Quay Senate House Halderman Montgomery Thompson Lochie]l Hotel Shoemaker Philadelphia Reading Railway Neeb Allegheny Beaver Juniata United States Quayites Reaver Congressman Olmsted Harrisburg Reynolds Lackawanna General Koontz M. 8. Quay Commonwealth United States Senate
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Train Wreckers Suspected in Florida Derailment

A West Coast Plant system train derailed near Dunnell Florida killing Engineer Tom Roach and injuring several passengers. Track survey showed a removed rail. Five men are in custody and three others are being sought. rail officials withhold names and evidence.

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Tampa Fla West Coast Plant System Dunnell Tom Roach Plant Line
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British Expedition Captures Dumbutu in Gambia Clash

British punitive force reaches Dumbutu on January 11 and routs rebels after an hour of fighting. Sixty rebels killed, sixty wounded, and two hundred captured. Six chiefs to be brought to Bathurst. Six British wounded. Further fighting expected.

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Bathurst Gambia West Africa Dumbutu
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Mauritius Storm Sends Vessels Ashore on Island

A hurricane swept Mauritius on January 12 driving many vessels ashore. The French steamer Iraouaddy suffered a hole in her bottom and the British steamer Muttra was wrecked. Other craft were smaller. Inland damage was not serious.

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Port Louis Island Mauritius Iraouaddy Muttra
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Guffey Named by Democrats for Senator

The caucus selected Colonel James M. Guffey as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Nine of sixty-one Democrats were absent, and the vote of fifty-two senators and representatives was unanimous to bind members to support the caucus decision. Several named supporters and opponents were noted.

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Harris Bured House Senate James M. Guffey United States Marshall Kain Shutt Fake York Rothrock Miflin Chauncey F. Black Guffey Hall Polk
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Prisoner Shot by Police at Station in Attempted Escape

Special Telegram to Times reports William alias Mack, a known felon, shot in the neck by Special Policeman Harry Hagerty of the Pennsylvania Railroad after a struggle near the station. Mack, wounded and unconscious, was held for the Burgess as Hagerty claimed he acted in self defense. Bail set at 1 dollar.

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Times William Mack Harry Hagerty Pennsylvania Railroad Hagerty Oes Watehnd
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Would-be burglar gives officer a long chase

William Rabb, a man from Day Street and Girard Avenue, fled from Policeman Sipe in the Twenty sixth district. After two shots fired, Rabb surrendered. He had been found in William P. Woods’s apartments at 2562 Frankford Avenue with a lock-pick and iron pry. Rabb was arraigned before Magistrate Rochers perger and committed to prison without bail to await trial.

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William Rabb Day Street Girard Avenue Sipe Twentysixth Rabb William P. Woods Frankford Avenue
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Carnegie Affirms Denial on Steel Company Buyout

Andrew Carnegie backed a denial of reports that J. P. Morgan and associates planned to purchase Carnegie Steel Company. He said no such move was underway and countered rumors of a broader consolidation plan seeking a single community of interest in the steel industry.

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New York Andrew Carnegie J. P. Morgan Carnegie Steel Company Mr. Carnegie Mr. Morgan
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Mitchell Does Not Anticipate Miners Strike

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declares no anticipated disagreement with operators and expects wage scale agreement at the joint convention. Reports in The Times and Philadelphia note miners pushing for a permanent defense fund, possibly a $1,000,000 reserve, to aid members if a strike arises, with final action at Indianapolis convention next week.

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John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Mitchell Tres Indianapolis Ind the Times Philadelphia United Mine Workers’ Journal Miners’ Organization
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Tried to wreck train near Livingston county

A bold attempt to wreck the New York Limited on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad occurred last night just across the line in Livingston county. The engine struck a pile of ties on a curve breaking the pilot while detectives trace footprints in the snow and pursue possible suspects.

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Bataviag N. Y New York Limited Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Livingston County
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Chester Firm Gets Contract for Marcus Hook Buildings

The State Quarantine Board awarded the Marcus Hook project for a barracks hospital and crematory to Ward & McGinnis of Chester, Pa. The total expenditure does not exceed 3500 dollars.

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State Quarantine Board Marcus Hook Ward & McGinnis Chester
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Transport California Brings Home 74 Chinese War Dead

Telegraphic items report rains swelling streams and delaying Northwest traffic. The California arrived from San Francisco bearing the remains of seventy four soldiers who died in China. Also notes hospital discharge of Peter F. Dunne, and various political and legal notes from Philadelphia and beyond.

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California San Francisco Taku China
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Labor and Capital Harmonize Amid Dock Labor Testimony

Henry G. Barber of the International Longshoremen's Union Detroit testified before the Industrial Commission about dock labor. He said agreements between the union and port managers reduced work stoppages and improved relations, contrasting with past brutality that eroded trust between employers and workers.

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Washington Henry G. Barter International Longshoremen’s Union Detroit Industrial Commission Great Iskes Ineto Longshoremen’s Union
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Delaware Senate to Vote on U S Senator Today

Delaware legislators convene in joint session to elect U S Senators. Ballots show Willard Saulsbury 22 votes, J Edward Addicks 16, Henry A Du Pont 7, with 6 scattering. Farlow may back Addicks. Long term ticket similar with Kenney 22 for Democrats and Richards 7 for Republicans.

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Dover United States Willard Saulsbury J. Edward Addicks Henry A. du Pont Scattering Farlow Addicks Kenney Richards
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Manchester Case in Court Over Duke's Infancy Plea

Creditors contest the Duke of Manchester bankruptcy case arguing jewelry was necessary despite the plea of infancy. The court adjourned to await the duke's return from America to decide whether he maintains the infancy plea in the £859 jewelry claim.

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London Duke of Manchester America
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Washington Notes on Army Officers and Military Affairs

The record lists retirements and discharges across Army and Navy fronts. Capt Charles D A Loefler becomes retired storekeeper. West Point cadets ordered discharged for academic deficiency. Rear Admiral Thomas L Y Naan Waneust buried with honors. naval movements report Philadelphia arrival at Panama and Alabama joining the North Atlantic Squadron. Secretary Root and Secretary Gage address libraries and revenue policy. Morgan submits canal traffic report. Emory Johnson cited on canal resources impacts. G A R committee notices and local political clippings.

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Thomas LY Naan Waneust Mills West Point Senate Helen Gould Yesraey Root Gage Committee On Agrisettuse Thay Towers
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Olney Nominated by Democrats in Hoar Opposition

In Boston on January 14, Democrats in joint caucus nominated Richard Olney to oppose United States Senator George F. Hoar who was renominated by Republicans. Olney was presented as the Democrats choice for the forthcoming contest in the Senate.

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Boston George F. Hoar United States Democrats House Senate Richard Olney
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No Feting in London Emphasized by Roberts

Lord Roberts writes to the Lord Mayor of London postponing the city's reception and opposing further public fetes while South Africa remains unsettled. He is at Osborne visiting the Queen, with no link to the war.

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South Africa Londons Lord Roberts London Osborne
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Italian steamer Leone lost off Corsica

The Italian steamer Leone, 361 tons, owned by G Denaro of Catania, was lost near La Chiappa Corsica. Many bodies washed ashore. Built at Greenock in 1864. length 201 ft 2 in, beam 25 ft 1 in, depth 15 ft 3 in.

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Corsica la Chiappa Island Leone G. Denaro Catania Greenock
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General Williams Returns From Constantinople

Washington January 14 General Williams representing the Cramps has returned from Constantinople and will confer with the Navy and State Departments. He would not discuss Turkish warship construction in an American yard or any settlement of outstanding Turkish claims, noting he has not yet been authorized to speak.

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Washington Williams The Cramps Constantinople Navy Turkey Libe Crane Torhey
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Charles Hermite Dead Eminent Mathematician and Author

Paris on January 14 reports the death of M. Charles Hermite born in 1822. He was a member of the Institute of the Academy of Science and other learned bodies and a commander of the Legion of Honor. He authored many works on mathematics.

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Paris M. Charles Hermite Institute Academy of Science Legion of Honor
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Danes pursue sale of Danish West Indies to United States

Copenhagen reports progress toward selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The finance minister H. E. Herring is finalizing arrangements and aims to sign the convention before March 4.

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Copenhagen Danish West Indies H. E. Herring
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Address by Dr Curry at New Century Drawing Room

Dr J L M Curry LL D will address the American Academy of Political and Social Science on Recent Tendencies in Free Political Institutions at the New Century Drawing Room tonight. Dr Curry formerly Minister to Spain and is noted as an orator and writer. Dr Albert Shaw will open discussion and others from PennsylvanIa will also address the meeting.

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New Century J. L. M. Curry American Academy of Political and Social Science Curry Spain Albert Shaw Review of Reviews Omen
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Admiral Dewey Confined At Home With Grip

Washington report says Admiral Dewey is suffering a grip attack and is confined to his home. Doctors expect a quick improvement, with the Admiral planning to resume duties in a few days.

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Washington Admiral Dewey
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Court notes appoint law student examiner reps

City notes show Pleas Court No 1 naming Rich ard C Dale and John R Read as representatives on the Board of Examiners for law students Court No 2 chose Charles Carver and a former incumbent. Lieutenant Patrick J O Brien and patrolmen to recover damages for false arrest. Detectives seek a highwayman who robbed Noah, an errand boy for Wyuke Clothing, of 75 dollars on Franklin Street area. Mrs Karen Prrat 6008 Spring Street fell and was taken to St Timothy's Hospital. Pennsylvania Library Club met at Apprentices' Library Broad and Brandywine Streets. Frank P Hill spoke on Some Representative Libraries. Children’s Homoeopathic Hospital annual meeting at the hospital at 3 pm with director election. Peston Street man was arraigned for alleged game house crime. bail set at 600. Andrew Ler of 411 Earp Street arraigned for neglect of two children. wife Mary Unler is ill. Under Letsland to leave t he.

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Richard C. Dale John R. Read Charles Carver Charles Pennsylvania Library Club Apprentices’ Library Broad Brandywine Frank P. Hill Newark Free Library Children’s Homoeopathic Hospital King Ap Col Avenue Tyre Whee Lizzie Andrew Ler Earp Street Scott Mary Unler Letsland
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Woman registered as Mrs Sam T Jack found gas unconscious

A woman using the name Mrs Sam T Jack was found unconscious from gas in the South Hotel on East Eleventh street. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital. Witnesses who know the widow of a theatre manager say she is an imposter, and cards with several different addresses were found in her clothes.

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New York Sam T. Jack South Hotel East Eleventh Street Bellevue Hospital
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McKinley to Congratulate the Kaiser

United States Ambassador Andrew D. White will present McKinley’s congratulations to the Kaiser during a February visit. The occasion includes a ceremony with bishops and other dignitaries in Berlin.

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McKinley Kaiser Berlin United States Andrew D. White Eee McKinley Bay 7
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Florida and Metropolitan Limited Train Schedule Update

Florida and Metropolitan Limited via Seaboard Air Line Railway begins service with daily departures from Broad Street Station at 3.29 P. M. The train reaches Jacksonville at 3.50 P. M., St. Augustine at 5.00 P. M., and Atlanta at 4.35 P. M. the following day.

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Florida and Metropolitan Limited Seaboard Air Line Railway Broad Street Station Jacksonville St. Augustine Atlanta
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Weather forecast for Eastern states and mid-Atlantic region

The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania and Eastern New York with cloudiness and occasional rain and warmer temperatures. It notes a southwesterly wind along the coast and general Wednesday fair for the region. District of Columbia through Virginia is expected to be generally fair with brisk southwest winds on the coast. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York see cloudiness with rain or snow possible and brisk lake winds. Wednesday should bring fair conditions. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports a deficienc y of rainfall since June with 0.01 inch accumulated in February.

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Pennsylvania New York District of Columbia New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia
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King Oscar resumes Swedish throne amid recovery

King Oscar of Sweden has recovered his health and resumes the reign of government on January 21. A hat factory explosion near Denton England killed ten people and injured several others. Lady O Ha presides over a majority leading party conference amid political shifts. Socialist bloc provided crucial vote in Reichstag. British steamer Bernicia arrived in Hamburg after tossing part of its cargo ashore at Ietten, Holland. no damage reported.

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Oscar Sweden Denton Manchester England O'Ha Bernicia Krag Aleesten de Norfolk Hamburg Etten Holland
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Tailoring firm reports busy week and plans sale surge

Wo H Wanamaker at Twelfth and Market describes a very active week in custom tailoring with many new customers due to a bold offer. Profits are small but employment is steady and the firm anticipates orders to exceed last week despite bad weather.

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