Ocean freights deal bands railways to control Atlantic trade
London report says a gigantic plan would bind ocean steamship lines and major Atlantic railways to regulate freight, with fifteen firms withdrawing and a London firm excluded. J Pierpont Morgan described as intermediary. German lines not included. subsidy bill cited as unlikely to benefit.
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London
Ocean Steamship Companies
England
America
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
United States
Liverpool
Glasgow
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
W. J. Pierrie
Harland & Wolff Shipbuilding Company
Henry Wilding
Richardson, Co & Co
Churchill Condemns War Methods In South Africa Debate
London January 21 Winston Churchill in the Commons criticized the war conduct in South Africa advocating compromise over long military occupation. Sir William Vernon-Harcourt supported ending the war with proper proposals for Boers while A J Balfour defended government policy. Lord Kitchener's weekly report noted heavy rains disrupt operations with Boer losses and prisoners reported in Cape Colony.
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London
Win Churchill
House of Commons
Frederick Cawley
South Africa
William Vernon-Harcourt
Lord Rosebery
A. J. Balfour
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Cawley
Spencer H
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Johannesburg
Oes
Cape Colony
Mandants Fouche
Myburgh
Wessels
Plea for Scheepers Life Reaches Congress
Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan introduced a resolution in the House foreign affairs committee directing the State Department to urge the British government to spare Boer leader Commander Scheeper, whose death sentence is set for execution on Saturday.
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Congress
Washington
William Alden Smith
Michigan
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Scheepera
Democrats Agree On Policy Plan for House Minority
A twelve member committee of House Democrats votes 11 to 1 to advise the caucus that it is not for making platform declarations and has no power to alter national platforms. Texas Rep Henry plans a substitute reaffirming the Kansas City platform.
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Washington
House Democrats
House
Henry
Texas
Kansas City
Chinese Rule in Pekin Satisfies Ministers
The report from Pekin notes restored tranquility under Yuan Shih Kai with disciplined troops and orderly administration. Foreign ministers and missionaries express satisfaction and urge swift punishment for crimes against foreigners while debates over Tien-Tsin and railway control continue amid calls for continued Chinese sovereignty.
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Pekin
London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Yuan Shih Kai
China
Tien-Tsin
Russia
Niu- Chwang
Yung Lu
Ching
Manchuria
Germany Upset by Cranborne Remarks Over US Spain War
Berlin reports a strong protest over Lord Cranborne's Commons remarks and a Foreign Office note claiming Germany Austria France and Russia proposed coercion to deter US war with Spain. The Foreign Office denies any desire to provoke intervention and says Vienna admitted Austria sought peace while France supported Germany and Russia maintained its stance. Britain initially considered signing the note but declined after a Washington report.
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Prince Henry
Berlin
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Germany
Austria
France
Russia
United States
Spain
Prussia
Vienna
Great Britain
Washington
French Deputies Duel Prompted by Offense in Debate
In Paris on January 21 the Chamber of Deputies debated foreign estimates when M. Lasses challenged M. D Estournelles de Constant. Seconds failed to agree if words insulted. Arbitrators also could not decide.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Lasses
M. D’estournelles de Constant
M. D.estournelles de Constante
Traction Deal Nears Completion In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Times report says a new company will absorb Union Traction and Mack Foerderer interests and lease Union lines with Penn Railroad cooperation. Stock sales hit a record 20 236 shares as brokers for Elkins Widener and Mack Foerderer interests bought most shares. An informed source suggested a dividend and rights would accompany the reorganization, signaling a dividend paying basis for Union Traction shareholders.
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Union Traction Company
Philadelphia Times
Union Traction
Mack-Foerderer
Mack-Foerlerer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Market Street
Elkins-Widener
George A. Huhn & Sons
Wolf Brothers &Co
Philadelphia backers move to lease New Orleans City Railroad
A New Orleans dispatch reports H B Pearson Jr of Edward C Jones and Co submitted a lease proposal for the New Orleans City Railroad property and over 80 percent of shareholders signified assent. A firm member confirmed the dispatch but refused to name Philadelphia backers and stated Union Traction of the city is not involved.
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New Orleans
H. B. Pearson, Jr
Edward C. Jones & Co
New Orleans City Railroad Company
Privadelphia Times
Edward ©. Jones & Co
Philadelphia
Enterprise
Union Traction
Ship lines discuss Atlantic transport alliance
Captain Bernard N. Baker head of the Atlantic Transport Company conferred with Clement A. Griscom president of the International Navigation Company about a proposed alliance among Atlantic Transport White Star Leyland Red Star and American Lines. The Celtic and a delegation of British shipowners and their representatives are due off Sandy Hook Thursday afternoon.
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New York
Bernard N. Baker
Atlantic Transport Company
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
Atlantic Transport
White Star
Leyland
Red Star
American Lines
Baker
Sandy Hook
Sampson Very Ill in Canada Hope for Recovery Mentioned
A letter from Mrs. Sampson to Rev. Joseph Hamilton in Mimico Ontario expresses cautious hope for Admiral Sampson's recovery. She notes he is too ill to comprehend messages but clings to the possibility of improvement with the coming spring days.
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Philadelphia Times
Mimico
Ont
Joseph Hamilton
Admiral Sampson
Reciprocity Urged at Boston Chamber Meeting
Boston Chamber of Commerce reports on reciprocity as a key topic at its annual meeting. The Washington reciprocity convention is labeled a lamentable failure and no definite results have followed efforts to secure better US Canada trade relations. Petitions urging Congressional action have been circulated in principal cities with merchants signing eagerly.
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Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Washington
United States
Dominion of Canada
Congress
Death by electrocution linked to union tensions
Coroner Dugan probed the death of George A. Clark at Wilton and Jefferson streets after an anonymous letter claimed foul play. Clark, 1014 Mercy Street, a Bell Telephone Company worker, died last Saturday amid alleged discord between union and non union crews. The inquest found no eye witnesses and returned a verdict of death from electrocution with unclear specifics.
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Dugan
George A. Clark
Mercy Street
Bell Telephone Company
Wilton
Jefferson Streets
Wemony
Monument Erected Here Fund Update at Meeting
At a meeting of the Public School Teachers McKinley Memorial Fund Association held in Dr Edward Brooks office the Superintendent the fund collected from the tee over to Citizens Memorial to be a memorial for the late Mr McKinley and others.
Death of patient charged to nurse at Philadelphia Hospital
Coroner's inquest into Francis Nicholas 55 dies January 19 in the insane ward amid claims by wife Annie Nicholas that a night nurse beat him during a bath. Witnesses corroborate the charge. hospital officials dispute it and autopsy recommends. Inquest continues.
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Francis
Philadelphia
Annie Nicholas
North Twenty-fourth Street
Mrs. Nicholas
Mary Deuel
Sansom Street
Nicholas
Hughes
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia Hospital
Geary
Almshouse
Micholter
No Contest of Magee's Will
Mrs. L Magee widow of the late State Senator Magee of Pittsburg denies plans to contest her husband's will. She says the major portion of the estate was to support charitable institutions and has worked to carry out those plans. She will travel to Europe aboard the Celtic, with Miss EB Stewart, leaving February 6 from New York.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
L. Magee
Magee
Pittsburg
Waldorf- Astoria
Europe
Mediterranean
Russia
EB. Stewart
Bull to face suit by bank over Sutterlee debt
The Importers and Traders' National Bank of New York will sue F. W. Sutterlee the leather merchant for fifty thousand dollars. Sutterlee, who had been missing for years, returned to this city three weeks ago and the bank through attorney F. M. S. Newlin has begun proceedings to recover the funds.
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F. W. Sutterlee
National Bank
New York
Sutterlee
Weather forecast for the region
Rain and falling temperatures expected in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with strong winds. Wednesday rain, likely turning to snow Thursday as temperatures drop and winds shift to northwesterly.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Weather Bureau Report for Falladeighte Pa Area
The United States Weather Bureau reports daily weather data for Falladeighte Pennsylvania dated Tuesday the 21st. Observations include high and low temperatures, rainfall since January, and overall barometric conditions. Data reflects conditions measured in the local area and notes rainfall totals for the period.
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United States Weather Bureaues Falladeighte
Kcacieas Tamapera
Janus Ao
Pichon
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Chronicle New York Dock
Ships arrive with Ancheria New York from Glasgow and Labo New York from Genoa docking at New York, signaling busy transatlantic traffic and port activity.
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Ancheria
New York
Glasgow
Labo
Genoa
Roosevelt reels to name McCoach Philadelphia tax chief
President Roosevelt has not promised Senators Quay and Penrose to appoint William McCoach Collector of Internal Revenue in Philadelphia. He plans to seek Penrose A. McClain's resignation after four years of service ends in March and will fully review allegations about McCoach before deciding.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Roosevelt
Quay and
Penrose
William McCoach
Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Penrose A. McClain
McCoach
McClain
Keystone State
Senate Confirms Multiple Federal Appointments in Executive Session
The Senate confirmed numerous federal posts in an executive session including Isaiah Montgomery receiver at Jackson Mississippi and Wesley Thomas collector for Philadelphia. It also named judges for circuits in Connecticut Indiana and others plus territorial and Indian service appointments. A broad slate covers attorneys and chaplains with further army and navy promotions mentioned.
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Isaiah T. Montgomery
Jackson
Miss. Co
Wesley Thomas
District of Philadelphia
William K. Townsend
Connecticut
United States
Francis E. Baker
Indiana
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Fletcher M. Dean
Supreme Court of the Territory of
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Charles F. Nesler
Newark
N. J
David Liarcee Dyer
Eiengnel
Lee Moore
Xreanta
Charles A. Wilson
Rhode Island
C. A. Montgomery
Mis
Bass
Joan Te John FE
North Dakota
B. F
Territory
Army
Navy
Job Clemons
Pennsylvania
Sey
Girls Saved From Burning Factory During Storm
Reading January 21 Fire gutted upper floors of the Matthias Moyer and Son building housing Reading Hat and Cap Company. Ten girls working at the time were rescued with no injuries. Loss set at 10000 dollars. Heavy rains caused Schuylkill flood risks threatening Urner hosiery mill and Davis and Mowrey flour mill with 2000 dollars damage. Dam broke after river rose sixteen feet.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Matthias Moyer & Son
Reading Hat and Cap Company
Schuylkill
Royersford
Veteran soldier coughs up bayonet tip in lungs in Los Angeles
James W. Plunkett a regular army veteran of twenty years staying in Los Angeles coughed up the tip of a bayonet from his lungs after doctors believed he had consumption. He had used his bayonet as a can opener and the point likely broke off in a meat can.
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Los Angeles
James W. Plunkett
Plunkett
Tea Merchants Split Over Tax: Two Committees to Washington
Philadelphia tea merchants plan to send two committees to Washington over the 10 cent a pound war revenue tax on tea. Irwin McBride Catherwood & Co push repeal, while Thomas Martindale & Co oppose it. The duty yielded about $9 million to the Treasury from roughly $11 million in tea imports.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Irwin
Mc.Bride
Catherwood & Co
South Front Street
Thomas Martindale & Co
Treasury
Raid Yields Dozens Brought Before Magistrate
Police at Eleventh and Race streets raided idle and disorderly persons on Monday night. Forty nine prisoners, mostly women, were arraigned before Magistrate Cunningham yesterday morning. Most chose a five dollar fine or time to pay their fines.
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Race Streets
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Two Murderers Hanged Together in Mississippi
January 21 report from Gulfport and Pass Christian details the double execution of Lewis Johnson, who killed City Marshal Richard Johnson, and Victor Johnson who murdered a girl at Pass Christian. Both were hanged from the same scaffold after being pongee here today.
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Mississippi
Lewis Johnson
Richardson
Gulfport
Victor Johnson
Pass Christian
Lewis
Cpt
Northwestern Has New President
CHICAGO January 21 Professor Edmund J James of the University of Chicago was elected president of Northwestern today. Henry Rogers once held the post briefly before resigning months ago.
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Chicago
Edmund J. James
University of Chica
Ron Ae
Henry Weaade Rogers
Rev. Dwight B. Hervey Dead at 46 in Mount Vernon
Rev. Dwight B. Hervey died today in Mount Vernon at age 46. The obituary notes his pastorate and ties to local religious community. Funeral arrangements were pending as of press time.
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Dwight B. Hervey
Mount Vernon
Elkin Pleases Home County With Gubernatorial Endorsement
Harrisburg January 21 Attorney General John P Elkin arrived here pleased by his home county endorsement of his gubernatorial bid He indicated a public statement may follow He noted doubting prospects for Dr Theodore L Flood as Lieutenant Governor and suggested Factory Inspector James Campbell could strengthen the ticket if persuaded to seek Internal Affairs Secretary nomination
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
John P. Elkin
Theodore L. Flood
Meadville
Quay
Flood
Joseph C. Sibley
James Campbell
Campbell
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Prince Henry Visit Programme Is Disputed by State Dept
The State Department says the Berlin cable programme for Prince Henry’s visit is incorrect. The launch is set for February 25, not 24, and the prince is to call on the President after his arrival, with Roosevelt attending the launch. The German plan would place Prince Henry in Washington earlier than February 26, and a February 27 gaiety clashes with McKinley memorial services.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
State Department
Prince Henry
Berlin
Roosevelt
Promotion for Dr. Rixey as Navy Surgeon General
January 21 report states President nominates Presley M. Rixey for surgeon general of the navy with rear admiral rank. Born in Virginia about 50 years ago, he has served in the navy since 1874 and long served in Washington. He attended Mrs. McKinley during illness and was with President McKinley at his assassination. The appointment follows Roosevelt’s regard for his service. he replaces Dr. Van Ruynen who retires.
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Washington
Presley M. Rixey
Navy
Rixey
Virginia
Leonard Wood
White House
McKinley
Roosevelt
van Ruypen
Militia Reorganization Bill Entered for National Guard
A bill proposing a general reorganization of the National Guard across states was submitted to the National Guards Association. The measure aims to place units on a uniform footing and boost efficiency and equipment, presented by a committee led by Representative Dick of Ohio.
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Washington
National Guard
National Guards Association
Adjutant Generals
Ohio
Direct Vote for Senators Reported by Committee
The House committee on the election of President and Vice President reports a bill for direct popular election of United States Senators. The report repeats last year’s rationale for popular election. The Senate privileges and elections committee also discussed the proposal today, with petitions from six states urging a national constitutional convention.
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House
United States
Senate Committee On
Senate
Congress
Money Needed for Meat Inspection
The Secretary of Agriculture asked Congress for a $40 000 emergency appropriation to fund microscopic meat inspections by the Bureau of Animal Industry. He warned the program could halt after March 1 without the funds due to potential disruption of exports to Europe.
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Washington
Europe
Secretary of Agriculture
House of Representatives
Bureau of Animal Industry
Arguments Against Oleomargarine Hearings Continue
Washington January 21 The House committee on agriculture hears arguments from Grandmaster Jones of the National Grange and ex-Representative Grant in favor of restricting oleomargarine and similar products.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Grandmaster Jones
National Grange
Old Warship to be Sold at Public Auction
Washington January 21 The old receiving ship Vermont has been stricken from the naval list and will be sold at public auction. The war monitors Manhattan and Mahopas also have been condemned.
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Washington
Vermont
Navalist
Atnhattan
Mahopas
New Physician for Post Office
Dr. Sherborne W. Dougherty will become United States Medical Inspector in the Philadelphia Post Office on February 1, succeeding Dr. James B. Harmer. He is a University of Pennsylvania graduate with a BA in 1889 and later earned an MD with high class rank. He currently serves as chief of medical clinic at the German Becere and as assistant spardeten.
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Sherborne W. Dougherty
United States
Philadelphia
James B. Harmer
Dougherty
University of Pennsylvania
Medical Department
Spardeten
Democrats Oppose Ship Subsidy Bill but Vote on Record
Special to The Philadelphia Trims reports on January 21 that the ship subsidy bill is shaping as a party measure likely to pass both houses. Senator West says Democrats will oppose without filibuster, seeking Senate votes on record, while noting broader subsidy doubts, post office funding links, and tariff protections attached to the bill.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Senate
House
West
Frye
Ace
Commissioner of Navigation
Republican lawmakers drop secret ballot over Vandiver
Annapolis January 21 steering committee of Maryland Republicans met to decide secretly on two members who might break party pledges and vote for Murray Vandiver Democrat for State Treasurer. The group chose to drop the matter and push unity in legislation. Baumgarner and Johnson defend loyalty, saying they voted Shryock for Treasurer and oppose letting Isaac Lobe Straus weaponize GOP members for revenge over the Speakership defeat.
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Philadelphia Times
Annapolis
Murray Vandiver
Baumgarner and
Johnson
Baltimore City
Baumgarner
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Shryock
Isaac Lobe Straus
Eastern Shore senator race reshaped by party move
In Annapolis on January 21 the Democratic party pushed a plan to assure the next United States Senator is from the Eastern Shore, aiming to block Frank Brown and Isadore Rayner. A bill by White of Wicomico re enacts a law to elect one senator from each shore, a provision Republicans had previously altered to elect Wellington.
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Philadelphia Times
Annapolis
United States
Frank Brown
Isadore Rayner
White
Wicomico
Wellington
Two Ships Long Overdue Hit San Francisco Lists
The Dutch steamer Wilhelmina and the ship Alice Mc Donald are added to the overdue list. Wilhelmina has 43 days overdue from Moji to Port Townsend, and Alice Mc Donald 90 days overdue from New Castle to this port.
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San Francisco
Wilhelmina
Alice McDonald
Moji
Port Townsend
McDonald
New Castle
Longstreet Retirement Bill Introduced in Senate
Washington January 21 Senator Morgan introduced a bill placing General James Longstreet on the retired list of the army with the rank of major the rank he held when he entered Confederate service at the start of the Civil War.
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Washington
Morgan To Lay
James Longstreet
Policeman Shot While Intercepting Burglars in San Francisco
San Francisco January 21 Patrolman Eugene Robinson was shot and killed by three burglars during a dawn patrol. He fired three bullets, mortally wounding one burglar who was captured while the other two escaped.
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Eugene
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Fred
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