Preparations For Reception Of Prince Henry In Washington
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans led a call at the German embassy to plan the naval welcome for Prince Henry of Prussia. The Kronprinz Wilhelm will carry him to New York for the main demonstration, with a squadron including the battleship Witnes and cruisers Olympia San Francisco Cincinnati Hartford. The group may rendezvous at Tompkinsville and join the Hohenzollern en route to New York Harbor, with staff reassigned for the Asiatic station and the arrival expected around February 20.
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Washington
Robley D. Evans
Prince Henry
Prussia
von Holleben
Hampton Roads
New York
Isvans
Navy Department
Prince
Witneis
Olympia
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Hartford
Evans
Tompkinsville
Imperial Yacht
Hohenzollern
Atlantic
West Indies
New York Harbor
Admial Evans
Asiatic
George A. Converse
Ilinois
Frederick J. Chapin
Thomas Washington
Ambassador White
Berlin
Jay
Admiral Evans
Shortage of High Rank Officers Delays Navy Command
Washington dispatch reports the Navy Department struggles to find officers of high rank for sea service and major stations. Captain Philip Cooper, assigned to command the Pensacola Navy Yard, lies ill with typhoid fever in New York, delaying the planned relief of Captain Frank Wildes who was to replace Admiral Kempff of the Asiatic squadron.
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Washington
Naval Department
Naval Bureau
Philip Cooper
New York
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Frank Wildes
Kempff
Asiatic Squadron
Cooner
Senate Debates Commerce Department Bill Again
Washington January 16 The Senate briefly considered a bill to create a Department of Commerce. Discussion indicated the measure would require amendments before approval and if enacted would form the largest government department with the secretary of commerce wielding power greater than the secretary of the treasury.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Dover's First Offence Seized Cider Under Ban
Dover reports a dry day after Marshal Fogarty enforces the prohibition order by arresting Jacob Young for cider found at his center city premises. Young, denying liquor sales, is fined ten dollars plus costs and the case placed on file with a promise to comply.
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Dover
Marshal Fogarty
Jacob Young
Hquor
Young
Earthquake Rocks Mexico City With Severe Shocks
Four distinct quakes rattled Mexico City at 5 24 pm shocking buildings and telegraph poles. Thousands fled into streets as many knelt in prayer seeking safety during the strongest quake in years.
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Mexico City
Fate of George H. Briggs on murder trial awaits verdict
The case against George H. Briggs for the murder of Mrs. Florence Jones of Langdon was given to the Newport jury after three days of testimony and arguments. The jurors were deliberating late into the day and a verdict was not expected until the following morning.
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Newport
Jan
George H. Briggs
Florence Jones
Langdon
Vienna wind storm injures many and causes major damage
A severe wind storm in Vienna on January 16 injures more than one hundred people, with many in serious condition. Houses lose roofs, chimneys fall, and persons are blown about in the streets. Several horses are killed as a freight train derails and passenger service is halted.
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Vienna
Explosion rocks Springfield blacksmith shop injuring six
A blast at the Warder Bushnell Glessner plant in Springfield Ohio yesterday afternoon wrecked the blacksmith shop where about two hundred workers were present. A blinding flash and roaring blast brought the roof down but six men sustained injuries none serious. cause of the explosion remains unknown.
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Springfield, O
Warder, Bushnell, Glessner Company
Battle Under Ground at Independent Mine
A desperate fight occurred today four hundred feet underground between ore thieves and officers and mine employees. About fifty shots were fired with several persons seriously wounded. Thieves were said to be detected stealing a large ore piece.
City Liquor Agent Appointment Law Fragment
A fragment of Chapter 112 outlines governor appointed town liquor agents for sale of unadulterated spirits with bond requirements, terms, and restrictions. It covers appointment limits, duties, qualified appointees, certificate issuance, and allowable purchases and uses for sold liquors under town control.
Norwegian Bark Arab Steed Sinks in North Sea
Copenhagen reports in Daily Mail that the Norwegian bark Arab Steed, sailing from London to Christiana on December 9, has sunk in the North Sea with twenty two dead. A violent Danish storm rages and additional wrecks are reported.
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London
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Christiana
North Sea
Denmark
Printing Schley Minutes Adopted in Senate Record
Washington January 1 A concurrent resolution passed to print 3500 copies of the Schley court of Inquiry record. Of these 1000 go to the senate 2000 to the house and 500 to the navy department.
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Washington
Senate
Schley Court of Inquiry
House
Navy Department
Fire destroys five story Michigan Buggy building
Kalamazoo Mich Jan 16 Fire tonight destroyed the five story brick building occupied by the Michigan Buggy company The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars and the extent of damage remains under investigation authorities said no lives were reported lost
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Michigan Buggy Company
Military honors mark Maj. Gen. S C Griffin burial
Keene January 17 Major General S C Griffin died Monday. In charge of the Loyal Legion of Massachusetts the general was buried with full military honors. Represented by Colonel Hapgood Colonel Livermore and Captains Hunt Shute Emory and others of Boston. Services held at St James Episcopal church. Body in oak casket draped with silk flag. sword rested atop. New Hampshire National Guard check detail. Reverends Reuberts of Concord Applgate of Kingston conducted. City officials G A R Sons of Veterans Masonic groups present. Grave borne by caisson four horse escort by Keene Vecht guard and firing squad from Company H.
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Keene
Loyal Legion of Massachusetts
S.C. Griffin
Loyal Legion
Charles E. Hapgood
Thomas
St. James’ Episcopal Church
New Hampshire National Guard
Daniel C. Reuberts
D. D
Concord
Gretavius Applegate
Kingston
N. Y
G. A. R., Sons of Veterans
Masonic Fraternity
Keene Vecht
Keene Orders Dealers to Halt Liquor Sales
Keene January 17 orders were served on all local dealers, druggists, and hotels to stop selling spirituous or malt liquors immediately. Sheriff Tuttle and Marshal Cole served the notices, urging strict compliance. County Solicitor Blake issued a countywide directive to selectmen to enforce similar orders across Cheshire County.
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Keene
Blake
Cheshire County
W. F. Tuttle
George Cole
United States
Capt Joseph G Eaton Named To Command Oregon
Secretary Long designates Capt Joseph G Eaton of the Boston yard to command the battleship Oregon, which will sail to the Philippines to rejoin the Asiatic fleet. Oregon now at Puget Sound will depart in about sixty days to relieve Brooklyn. Admiral Sumner to command the South Atlantic squadron with Iowa as flagship. A live fish distribution car debuts on the Grand Trunk railway to supply waterborne fish along its routes. tanks in galvanized iron hold 1000 to 1500 fish.
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Washington
Long
Joseph G. Eaton
Boston
King
Oregon
Philippines
Puget Sound
Brooklyn
George W. Sumner
Léague Island Yard
South Atlantic
Iowa
Sumner
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Point St. Charles
The Guild Lecture Promos Half-Price Tickets
In our common schools puns are accommodated with half price tickets for any one or all lectures. The first lecture titled An Evening With the Microscope promises a world of wonders.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets prove a practical medical aid
Quick to see good doctors, we praise Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a valuable medical discovery. The tablets aid digestion by partly digesting food, stimulating digestive fluids, and relieving gland and membrane congestion. They offer a common sense, scientific approach, curing what ails the digestive system and, when misfit foods are eaten, provide targeted relief. Testimonials note improved well being and renewed appetite, with a suggestion to try a 5 cent trial and request a free stomach-diseases booklet.
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Stuart
E. M. Faith
Byrd's Creek
Wis
H. E. Wilard
Onslow, Jr
White
Canton
Phil Broooks
Detroit
Mich
Umuh Stuart
F. A. Stuart
Marshall, Mich
Leather Market Shows Slim Activity And Rising Hides
The leather market remains subdued with modest demand from shoe manufacturers. Supplies of light weight leather grow as hides stay expensive, while firm Weavy leather remains in demand and no changes are expected while prices stay high.
Weather Indications for New England This Week
Washington January 16 forecast suggests partly cloudy and cold conditions for Friday with likely snow on the southern coast. Saturday should be generally fair with fresh westerly to northerly winds and cooler temperatures across the region.
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Washington
New England
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