Hoar Drives Senate Toward All Night Session Fight
In Washington on January 16 Senator Hoar urges a continuous Senate sit as Republicans back a final vote on the elections bill. Only two Republicans oppose adjournment, while Democrats push for a quorum and a closure rule amid warnings of a long night in the chamber.
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Reiter Pressed to Appeal After Harsh Navy Letter
Secretary Tracy replies to Commander Keller demanding a court martial. He declines a trial and issues a second severe reprimand. Naval officers note the steep censure, with pressure on Keller to drop the case or seek congressional inquiry. The episode centers on Reiter’s alleged conduct with the Ranger and department actions.
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Public Reprimand Debate Stirs Naval Discipline Principles
The secretary asserts that a public reprimand may be issued without a general court martial and that praise or blame is within the Department’s prerogative. He notes the officer was given a personal interview and full opportunity to respond.
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Secretary of the Navy
Democrats on Finance Panel Weigh Silver Bill Fate in House
Washington January 16 The silver bill fate hinges on the Coinage Committee with two Democratic gold standard members key to any report. Reed doubts success this year as silver sentiment grows. If no report, a House vote could sidestep committee, risking delay and party rifts.
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Marine Band to Seek Royal Band Status and Raise Pay
Washtonon January 16 The Marine Band, the U.S. government ensemble, could be reorganized to resemble Europe s royal bands The House Naval Committee approved a bill to pay it as a second lieutenant with a director and assistants plus 60 musicians and apprentices Sousa praises the move noting current pay of 13 to 38 per month is far below private bands and the Navy plans aim to attract and retain talent
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Langston Defends Elections Bill in House Speech
Langston of Virginia argues for universal ballot rights in Congress. He claims genuine Americans, mainly Republicans, must protect voters including white Republicans and black citizens, and vows to back laws and penalties to safeguard ballots.
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Virginia
Bill Black
Congress
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Two Generals Remembered Pension Bills Pass House
In Wasuixotos on January 16 the House approved two private pension measures. A bill grants General Frans Sigel a $50 monthly pension and another provides a $1000 lump sum. both measures drew broad applause from members.
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Edward Bellamy Announces New Nationalist Weekly
Edward Bellamy to publish in Boston a Nationalist weekly titled the New Nation starting February 14 in Boston. The venture marks his renewed effort to promote reform ideas through a periodical audience.
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Edward Bellamy
the New Nation
Riots in Brazil Rise Over Press Rules And Da Fonseca
Reports from New York describe unrest across Brazilian provinces as governors clash with press freedom. Riots, arrests, and violence mark protests against provincial laws, with editors attacked and newspapers pummeled. The turmoil tests President Da Fonseca and the new government’s grip on power.
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Diario de Noticias
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Chilean Blockade Report Sparks Diplomatic Action
Washington reports Chile has proclaimed three rebel ships outlaws and pirates and will seek support to suppress the rebels. The Chilean government claims a blockade exists and censored telegrams through Galveston. Officials note confusion over Cochrane’s role and indicate top naval officers are returning to Chile.
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Chilean Blockade Report From Coquimbo and Balmaceda Manifesto
Naval rebels have disembarked at Coquimbo as troops close in to isolate them from loyal districts. Balmaceda issues a manifesto asserting authority and denying rebel pretensions. An unsigned London telegraph from Iquique notes a blockade set to start January 25 at Pinsgus and Culeta Buen. A separate Dispatch piece quotes Rev. George Hodges on temperance.
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A New Route to the Gulf to Shortcut Kansas City to Galveston
A private capitalist plans forming a company to build an airline from Kansas City to Galveston linking with a Pan American steamship line. The route would be about 200 miles shorter than existing Gulf paths and $12,000,000 is cited for construction with Galveston merchants pushing state aid of up to $5,000,000 secured by the road’s bonds. The move is framed as benefiting the Missouri Valley and Southern regions by opening new outlet for their products.
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Galveston
pan-American
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Missouri Valley
Bond Masters Ventilate Action of the Legislature
A House resolution asks for a committee to probe irregularities in the sale of 300000 dollars worth of funding warrants and bonds. Governor Melfette laments the controversy, while South Dakota took on part of the warrants and a territorial treasurer placed bonds on his personal credit in Chicago. F Marion Crawford’s first Dispatch story previews tomorrow. Hypnotism thread noted.
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F. Marion Crawford
Dispatch
Sioux Surrender Arms as Miles Faces Reluctant Chiefs
Ten thousand Sioux at the agency surrender fewer than 700 guns after General Miles demands disarmament. Chiefs like Kicking Bear and Two Strike turn in relics, while Miles threatens forcible disarmament and bars civilians from the camp. Weather and patrols affect the hostile camp as two Seventh Cavalry horses are returned from Wounded Knee.
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Mysterious Signals From Big Horn Peaks Near Buffalo Wyoming
Reports from the Big Horn range near Buffalo describe nightly flashes of one to three bright columns seen briefly in the peaks and valleys. The phenomenon remains unexplained despite inquiries from residents and authorities, who seek to understand its origin and purpose.
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Alliance caucuses shape Senate candidate choice in Kansas
The Kansas Farmers Alliance aims to elect a farmer to succeed Ingalls, hinging on caucus unity. Nightly secret meetings after the Lower House adjournment have kept harmony, with Turner letter as the sole disturbance. A bill to enforce Railway Commissioners orders also passes the Lower House. Cable letters promise Europe coverage.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Senate
Mr. Ingalls
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Hamilton on the Stand in Will Contest
Mrs. Evangeline L. Hamilton testified in her own will contest denying introducing Mann as her husband and denying a marriage contract. She said she never lived with him as his wife and used the name Mrs. Mann only at Hamiltons request. Cross examination revealed mixed admissions and refusals, and she fell ill at 3 o clock prompting a adjournment until Monday.
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Evangeline L. Hamilton
Mann
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Brazil Rubber Company Subscriptions Opened in Rio and Para
A New York cable message reports that subscription books for the new rubber company were opened and closed in Rio and Para within one day. The full amount of the ten shares has been subscribed, seen as a sign of growing Brazilian financial strength.
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New Rubber Company
Rio
Ana Sme
Brazil
New Hampshire Earthquake Shocks New England Area
A severe quake was felt in Nasawa New Hampshire on June 16 between 5 and 6 PM. Pepperell and nearby towns reported vibrations lasting seconds. sleigh bells rang and crockery rattled. Vibration extending to Ayr and Fitch in the vicinity with rumbling sounds reported in Hollis.
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Man Charged With Killing Wife in Kansas City
Mrs. Maggie Hughes was found dead in her Cot tage lane home with severe bruising and broken ribs. Tier Kechendwan is arrested on a charge of kicking and beating her to death yesterday following the discovery in Kansas City.
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Maggie Hughes
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Tier Kechendwan
Two Barbers Fatal Quarrel Over Sunday Closing
In Pueblo Colorado on January 16 Bob Bennett, a barber, was shot and killed by O. O. Mitchell, a fellow worker. The dispute centered on Sunday closing and wage increases.
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O. O. Mitchell
Wallace Lethers Killed at Lyons Court
St Paul January 16 Wallace Lethers a nephew of General Lew Wallace was killed outside his window in Lyons Court The cause whether accident or temporary aberration is unknown remains under investigation
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Lew Wallace
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Lifeboat Heroic Oil Run Saves Sombrero Light
Lieutenant Aberroth braved a raging gale to deliver 40 gallons of oil to Sombrero lighthouse as the McLane fought heavy seas. The keeper, facing despair with only 2 gallons left, watched the flame burn once more, averting shipwreck on the Florida reef.
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Dis honest Attorney Demarest Arrested in Rockland
Frank P. Demarest Assembly member for Rockland county was arrested for misappropriating funds and forging endorsements on checks. He served as attorney for the Union Steamboat Company of Buffalo, and allegedly altered tax bills to collect excess amounts by placing the Collector of Upper Nyack’s endorsement with his own. Authorities handled the case and Det. Granville Oaks took him into custody.
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Rockland County
Asion Steamboat Company
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Cheoboan
National Lead Trust Wins St Louis Smelting Partner
A conference today between National Lead Trust representatives and St Louis smelting company aimed at their entry into the trust. Reports say the deal will secure the St Louis firm’s inclusion after a long effort. The Lead Trust annual meeting is expected to declare a dividend of at least one cent per share.
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St Louiz Company
Lead Trust
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