Chinese mine venture raises vast capital and a Mandarin honor
A Chinese entrepreneur invested 100,000 taels in gold mining, with a second figure around 1.5 million taels forming the Imperial Electric Lighting and Mining Company. Wong Dow Lung remains president, and the shares are fully subscribed. The effort aims to run the plant with Chinese staff and reduce foreign assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tung Chow
Toneo Fan Wong
Kwong Tung
Wong
Thet Kon Sean Fo Koon Si
Imperial Electric Lighting and Mining Control Company
Mack Wing
Wong Dow Lung
Ling
Electric wires blamed after Allegheny horse killed
A horse on the Pleasant Valley line died after contact with a loose telephone wire crossing the car track in Allegheny. Witnesses described blue flame from the contact, and officials debated how electric currents in city wires and trolley lines cause fatal shocks.
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Pittsburg
Pleasant Valley Line
Ohio Street
Arkalley
East Diamond
Sandusky
Charles Blind
Pleasant Valley Electric
Linn
Allegheny City Hall
Bachelors’ Rod and Gun Club
Bigelow Opens War on Overhead Wires Citywide
Public Works Chief E M Bigelow signals opposition to dead overhead wires, sending a letter to the Superintendent of the Bureau of Electricity requesting removal across the city. He argues wires block access and threaten safety, though authority over the Police Department limits immediate action. The move reflects growing public demand to remove poles and wires to improve safety and access for fire brigades.
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E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Bureau of Electricit Perancy
Amnes
Acces
Bigelow
Department of Public Safety
Morria Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Fire destroys Royal Palace at Laeken Belgium
A massive fire engulfed the Royal Palace at Laeken Brussels last night as guests including the King and Queen were nearby. Princess Clementine 17 and her governess died from smoke while attempting to save valuables. many paintings tapestries and libraries were lost. The blaze caused extensive damage with the palace and surrounding grounds greatly altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laeken
Belgium
Italy
Barassaxs
Royal Ge
Lueken
Brussels
Clamentine
Dranesire
Lacken
Drancourt
Clementine
Bitter abuzz as Brice and Thomas clash for Ohio seat
Amid New Year crowds, Brice and Thomas trade sharp blows in a heated Ohio senatorial race. Dark-horse talk gains traction with Hamilton county backing while Speakership fate looms Friday. Thurman attends theatre to dodge the fight as Thomas Jr claims victory is certain for Brice and the Democratic pick.
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Feprcial
Disfator. Co.umers
Brice
Thomas
Hamilton County
J. of Lima
Ohio
Brazil Adopts US Laws Amid Interregnum
From New York to Rio de Janeiro the Strabo arrives with Captain A. Mathewson noting that US statutes are being used as law in the interregnum. A November Santos smuggling case prompted conviction and punishment under United States law as the government undergoes reorganization. The captain sees broad public support for change and cites corruption as a trigger.
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New York
Strabo
A. Mathewson
Rio de Janeiro
Sirius
Mathewson
United States
Santos
America
Republic
Osborn Dies of Russian Malady United States Commissioner Dies
United States Commissioner John Alsop Osborn died at his Brooklyn home after a severe cold turned into Russian influenza. A funeral is set for Friday at 1 P M from the Church of the Savior in Pierrepont street, with Rev. Dr. T A Farley officiating. Osborn, a Union College graduate and former Circuit Judge Betts appointee, was a longtime official in the United States Commissioners service.
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A. S
Osborn
New York
United States
John Alsop Osborn
Brooklyn
Church of the Savior
Pierrepont Street
Union College
United Ay Cincuit
Betts
Pope appoints Russian bishops hints at Vatican conciliatory stance
The Novee Vremya reports Pope Pius X appoints bishops for Russia as a sign of Vatican tolerance. The paper claims Russia has granted equal rights to Catholics and Protestants and that episcopal settlement will aid Vatican aims. It argues the pope was justified in condemning clergy political interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Prrerspvro
Novee Vremya
Russia
Vatican
Dublin's New Lord Mayor Inaugurated With Patriotism
Dublin January 1 Kennedy assumed duties as new Lord Mayor. The retiring mayor Berton was escorted by National Foresters in Lincoln green rather than dragoons. Trade guilds and the National took part in the procession as a large crowd watched with enthusiasm.
Tragic Dormitory Fire Claims Local Boys
A deadly blaze swept a boys dormitory in Forest Gate near Whitechapel and Poplar unions. Six hundred residents were affected as inmates perished or escaped amid terror. the blaze started in the clothing room beneath the dormitory and spread through upper floors. Firefighters and bystanders aided in rescues while relatives mourn the losses.
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Lorpox
Papers
Forest Gate
Whitechapel
Poplar
Ted
A Bomb for a King For Injustice
A man in the street threw a copper box with a burning fuse at Parliamentary deputies leaving the Quirinal Palace in Rome. The fuse was put out with no damage. The suspect, Vets, a Sicilian, claimed vengeance for government injustice and was arrested after arraignment.
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Zomm
Germany
Eassis
Vets
Influenza Strains Bavaria With Temporary Wurzburg Hospitals
In Würzburg Bavaria a rapid rise in influenza cases forces several temporary hospitals to be set up. Reports mention spreading to Munich and Dresden, with authorities responding to the outbreak as crews work to manage patient loads amid the cold season.
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Wurzburg
Munich
Bruntis
Bavaria
Dresden
Witness Strangling Ties Castle Island Murder Case
A 13 year old boy, brother to a witness in the Daly Castle Island murder case, was strangled at Castle Island. A man named Ror has been arrested on the charge of being the murderer.
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Castle Island
Dublis
January L
Daly
Desth
Czar Still Confined to Room amid Growing Health Fears
Paris dispatches report the Czar remains in his room and doctors fear complications in his illness. Authorities in St. Petersburg relay the update as the ailing ruler’s condition draws concern.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Abduction case ends with mother reunited after 15 years
Mrs Anne Bradbury now of Council Bluffs recovers her daughter after fifteen years apart. While in Canada the girl lived with a childless couple who later abducted her. A letter from Sault Ste Marie led to the mother’s discovery that the young woman was her daughter.
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Dietator
Covxem
Anne Bradbury
Council Bluffs
Canada
Bradbury
Bradburys
Pace
Joint Senate House Session Sets US Senator Ballots
A joint session of the Democratic House and five Senators lacked a quorum as informal ballots pointed to W. A. Clark and Martin Magninus. In the Republican session Colonel W. F. Sanders was elected unanimously on the first ballot, with Mantle Richards Leavitt Hersh Power Carpenter receiving scattered votes for the second seat. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Heena
Maxt
Democratic House
United States
W. A. Clark
Butts
Martin Maginnus
Helens
Senate
House
W. F. Sanders
Mantle
Richards
Leavitt
Hersh
Power
Carpenter
Plan to dissolve Parliament and Salisbury’s recovery report
The Freeman's Journal says strong reason exists for Lord Salisbury to dissolve Parliament in London. The influenza outbreak is improving, aiding a possible political move. In Portugal, King Carlos will open the Cortes tomorrow, with deputies not to be organized until February as the opposition group returns to its eviction policy discussions.
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Sallabery
Deskr
The
Freeman's Journal
Lord Salisbury
Parlis
Portugal
Lasnox
Carlos
Chamber of Deputies
Representative Dalzell Confined by Bad Cold in Washington
Representative Dalzell is confined to his room on New Year’s Day due to a bad cold or la grippe. The situation is not serious, but he remains in his Washington lodging, avoiding attendance at Congress.
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Wong
Chee Yung
Kwong
New York
China
Ae Steetsnaten
D. F. Henry
Pressant ‘Valley Company
Allegheny
Dalzell
Congress
More Trouble at Barnwell for the Seat of War
Dispatches indicate probabilities of trouble in Barnwell with telegrams sent to Blackville and nearby towns asking for aid a special train left Blackville with reinforcements tonight. The report notes conflict between black and white factions and calls for immediate action.
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Charleston
D. C
Barnwell
Blackville
Nwns
Dlackville
Peaia
Father Damen Dead at Creighton College After Stroke
Omaha dispatch reports Father Damen died at Creighton College at 6 45 after a stroke of paralysis that began five months earlier in Cheyenne while en route to a coat factory or task.
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Damen
Omaha
N&b
Creighton College
Cheyenne
Woman’s Dream Realized as Staten Island Bridge Opens
A historic Staten Island moment as Erastus Wiman leads the first locomotive over the Arthur Kill bridge to the New Jersey shore. The event marks a new era in freight and passenger service with plans for a massive B and O extension, ocean warehouses, and future routes toward Philadelphia.
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Jersey
Baltimore and Ohio
Erastus Wiman
Staten Island
Arthur Kill
Hudson River
New York
Staten Islanders
Erastus
Wiman
Europe
Frank 8. Gannon
Staten Island Rapid Transit
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Crawford Junction
St. George
St George
Gannoo
Mr. Wiman
Ae Not
Eee F
St. Ganeant
Newark
South Beach
Racetrain
Battery
Bound Brook
Cranford Junction
Philadelphia
Communipaw
Noonan Vetoes Boodle Gas Bill in St Louis
In St Louis at 1 am Mayor Noonan vetoed the boodle gas bill. He declined to discuss council or assembly arguments or his reasons, stating he acted in the city’s best interests and would not issue a veto message.
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St. Lowis
St. Lovuis
Noonan
Conan
Chancellor Pierson Dies After Influenza Struggle
Albany reports Chancellor Pierson of the State Board of Regents died at his home after a week of illness from influenza. The disease progressed to capillary bronchitis, causing suffocation and rapid decline. He had been active despite ailing health and left his official duties prior to death.
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Pierson
Albany
State Board of Regents
Death on a Cincinnati sidewalk mystery man identified
About 20 this morning a man was found on the sidewalk at Thirteenth and Vine streets. He said he lived at Thirteenth and Jackson. He died after being taken to a nearby house. The man was later identified as Joseph Ay Beneerec ant he Ri Tah sireal Arttines Loneromo f.
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CrecrynatTi
Thirteenth and
Vine Streets
Jackson
Tha
Joseph Ay Beneerec
Anthe Ri Tah Sireal Arttines Loneromo
Mother's Woes as Divorced Father Abducts Daughters
In St Louis a divorce case revives attention as Dr. Coates reportedly abducts his two daughters Emma aged 7 and Mamie aged 5 after being allowed parenting intervals. Police described the case amid prior insanity acquittal related to the murder of Dr. Keith and warnings go nationwide to intercept the children.
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Calldren
Hus
St. Louis
Coates
F. C. Coates
Dr. Coates
Emma
Mamie
Keith
Mra
Deeds of Blood Day Fatal Accidents in Brazoria
Private telegram from Brazoria, Texas reports a triple killing. Walker, returning home, was ambushed by three men, fired on them and killed all three, but was seriously wounded and unlikely to recover.
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Galveston
Tex
Brazonia
Walker
New Year Tragedy Leaves One Dead and Two Wounded in Wisconsin
Davis Sargis a well known saloon keeper was killed in Mreerit Wisconsin on January 1. Robert Truax Chief of Police shot in a clash. Frank a man and George Hendler a dissolute character were wounded. Hendler attempted to flee as a revolver dropped. Crowd seized him and sent him to jail with likely lynching.
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Mreerit
Wis
Davis Sargis
Robert Truax
Frank
George Hendler
Hendler
SHOT IN CLImantOS MAN SHOT DURING REVOLVER CLEANING
A man named James Lenigar was shot by a .42 caliber ball while cleaning a revolver in Clermonts Ohio. The weapon discharged as Lenigar attempted the cleaning, and he fell at once. Peet said Lenigar cannot recover.
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Clanimetos
James Lenigar
Henry Habermeh
Lenigar
Two Murders Reported in Darlington County
Two killings occurred in Darlington county on December 23. Aleck Easterling, a colored man, was shot dead in his dining room with his family nearby as the door stood open. A second murder took place nearby on the same day.
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Charleston
D. C
Darlington County
Aleck Easterling
Patti Sets $4,000 Price For Nightly Singing
In Chicago on January 1 amid flu across four Italian Opera Company leads, Mme Patti alone remains healthy. She demands 4000 dollars to sing, prompting manager to seek alternatives as Albani steps in. Patti then offers to fund a Chicago Conservatory pupil event tomorrow at the Auditorium.
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Pati
Chicago
Tamagno
Valda
Pettigiana
Mme. Patti
Mme
Patti
Richelieu
Mr. Adam
Albani
Chicago Conservatory
Silk Works Fire Destroys Complex on West Fiftieth Street
A blaze swept the Liberty Silk Works at 617 to 625 West Fifty Second Street in New York today causing losses estimated at 225000 across several firms. The fire department report and investigations are underway, with authorities reviewing a personal incident involving a worker named Charles who was on duty when the fire broke out.
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West Penn Telephone Company
Ohio and
Sandusky Streets
Ohio Street
Arksiley
East Diamond
Ohio Streets
New York
Liberty Sick Works
Epen
Charles
American National Eisteddfod Opens at Central Music Hall
The first National Eisteddfod in America began in New York at Central Music Hall. This annual Welsh celebration gathers exhibitors and performers with roots in Wales, marking a historic cultural event in CunAaco.
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Thie Country
CunAaco
America
Central Music Hall
New York
Wales
One-Seid View of Macbeth Remarks Before Committees
Colonel Bayne critiques George A. Macbeth for a broad call to admit raw glass materials free while his own case fits a monopoly. He argues free admission would raise profits by the same margin between foreign and domestic duties, using soda ash as an example of protection's impact.
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Bayne
George A. Macbeth
Menon
Colonel Bayne
Apnea
Macbeth
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