Hazing Condemned as West Point Inquiry Report
A congressional committee reports on hazing at West Point, urging stringent new rules against hazing, fighting and brutal practices. It cites Cadets MacArthur, Barth and Burton as hazed into convulsions or fainting, and notes Booz Earth cases where hazing may have hastened deaths.
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Washington
Congressional
Booz
West Point
House
MacArthur, Barth
Burton Weg
Booz and
Earth
Four Germans Executed After Canton Attack
A Canton dispatch reports four men arrested for attacking Germans near Kunchak were executed. The incident highlights ongoing hostilities in Hong Kong on February 9.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Kunchak
Cornwallis Return to London After New York Visit
The duke and duchess of Cornwall and York returned to London this afternoon from New York, ending their United States visit.
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Cornwalls
England
London
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
New York
Way to Win Woman's Heart Shovels Path for Love
A young man from the town’s lower end set out to visit his sweetheart near Eighteenth street, clearing an ankle deep snow path for her on the way uptown. The note highlights chivalry and devotion as he leads the way through winter to attend a nearby entertainment.
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Eighteenth Street
Get-rich-quick schemes fail as trial proceeds
The report notes a conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses and a bail set at 4000 dollars pending a new trial motion. It also covers Illinois Steel's Red Mill No 3 resuming operations with about 3000 workers and gradual staffing increases.
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WII
Joliet
Dis
Red Mill
Illinois Steel Company
Political clashes spark Cuba and Philippines debate in house
Washington reports show Miers of Indiana attacking administration policy on Cuba and the Philippines while Brown of Ohio urges a clear US plan for Filipino purposes. Separate items note a suicide in Prairie du Lac, a court appointment over Castellane assets, a Joliet drowning victim, a Baltimore firm founder’s death, a Youngstown bank crime, an Marion burglary, Maurice Thompson's illness, and a Chicago horse stampede causing street chaos.
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House
Miers
Indiana
Cuba
Philippines
Brown
Ohio
Congress
Nicaragua canal reply to United States not a full refusal
A British informed note indicates the reply to the U S on the Nicaragua canal project will not fully refuse Senate demands. It will be a counter proposal likely prolonging negotiations and may appear through Lord Pauncefote with several months expected before conclusion as Hay Pauncefote treaty expires. Public reaction cites South Africa and DeWet envoys events, with military tensions and political denials from Chamberlain.
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Associated Press
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Senate
Lord Pauncefote
Chamberlain
South Africa
John Morley
William Vernon Harcourt
Alfred Milner
Daily Mail
The
DeWet
Laager
Fronemabh
Morgendael
de- Wet
Franeman
Mueller
Market Bull Run Crowds Demand Telegraphed Buys
Brokers report heavy activity with Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines jammed by eager buyers. Lake people described as rampant bulls, with the majority of orders aimed at purchasing.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Good Roads In Favor in Saginaw County
Farmers rally to support improved roads as the Saginaw Sugar Company plans a 100000 dollar factory contract. Beets are pledged from one to ten acres per farmer for local or Bay City factories, aligning road improvements with fall marketing. County supervisors move to place the good roads question on spring ballots under 1899 law enabling county road funding.
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Saginaw
Mich
Saginaw Sugar Company
Bay City
Saginaw County
Trial of Hamilton Begins in Day Murder Case
Minneapolis on February 9 marks the start of the murder trial of Frank H. Hamilton. County Attorney Boardman opened the case by outlining the evidence and the prisoner's link to Leonard R. Day's death on the morning of November 25.
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Minneapolis
Frank H. Hamilton
Leonard R. Day
Boardman
Day
Telegraph Briefs from the Front Lines and Courts
Gendarmes suffer injuries in clashes at Merville France while Venezuelan rebel leader General Acosta is captured and peace appears to prevail. A burglar near Steam Corners Ohio yields $1,300 after torture. former clerk James H Southall released on parole after stealing nearly $500,000. Chinese Minister Wu snubs a dinner honoring General Otis citing possible criticisms of action in the Philippines. Receivers appointed for Virginia Iron Coke at Bristol Tenn. Butler Bros Chicago to pay employees a percentage of last year’s wages. Vienna’s census lists 1 655 647 residents. a catastrophic naptha fire at Baku Russia reportedly kills 500 and injures hundreds. US weekly failures total 269, down from 245 last year. King Edward to visit Kaiser Wilhelm after parliament opens. Joliet Illinois reports two White Cross conventions refining insurance bylaw changes. Wisconsin Foresters elect officers with next meeting in Oshkosh. Decatur Illinois Grand Army chief Michael F Kanan named a former commander candidate for Illinois department. A church treasurer offers George the janitor $3 advance. caveat about repayment and heavenly rewards. Ecuador’s nut exports reach 1 500 tons annually.
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France
Julien Acosta
Charles Krout
Steam Corners
James H. Southall
Otis
Criti
Otie
Philippines
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Bristol
Tenn
Butler Bros
Chicago
Vienna
Baku
Russia
United States
King Edward
Kaiser Wilhelt
Enemies Everywhere Natives Give Damaging Facts
Manila dispatch reports rapid evidence linking Manila business men to insurgent supplies. Three natives from General Cailles committee reveal incriminating papers on Carman and associates. A $10,000 stash of insurgent money tied to Fabello is seized, while Carman planned a voyage to Japan. General Young to return to the U.S. and Benguet military civil coordination improves. In Chicago, Carman’s past as Kenwood Land head recalls a $100,000 customer losses amid fraud allegations and warrants.
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Manila
Theodore Carranza
D. M. Carman
Carman Company
Secret Service
Pagsanjan
Cosme, Almonte
Liamos
Carman
Cosme
Llamos
Fabello
Laguna de Bay
Bilbas
Japan
Marivales
Luzon
Young
General Young
United States
Bell
Benguet
Scherer
Chicago
Ular
Kenwood Land Company
Dickinson Carman
California
Pacific
W. H. Binns
Samona County
Pacific Coast
Pinns
Desperate acts and poison deaths ripple through towns
Floyd Viney of Logansport Indiana drank rat poison after a night of intimidation at saloons and telephoned a remorseful warning to a mutual interest. He died before help could come. In Dixon Illinois Charles F Emerson died at 78 leaving 100000 to Castine Maine for a library and 15000 to Dixon lodge. Denver officials opened an inquiry into bribe charges tied to gambling house keepers as Captain Arthur Martyn and others were suspended.
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Ind
Floyd Viney
James Viney
Dixon, Tl
Charles_ F. Emerson
C. F. Emerson Lumber Company
Castine
Dixon Lodge, Odd Fellows
Denver
Fire and Police Board
Arthur Martyn
Ferocious Crusader Nation Tactics Rally In Iowa
Representative Lawrence introduced a bill in the house to legalize joint smashing as a defense in joint smashing cases, advancing to second reading. Carrie Nation drew large crowds in Iowa with enthusiastic reception along the Rock Island route from Atlantic to Des Moines where she lectured, claiming to stir the dry bones. Kansas City gave her a cold reception, with little attention to her speech. Rear Admiral Peter A. Rearick, retired last year, died in Washington.
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Kan
Lawrence Today
Iowa
Des Moines
Carrie Nation
Rock Island Railway
Atlantic
State Anti-Saloon League
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People's Party
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Gastone
Detroit
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Racine
Wis
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Alexandria Athletic Club
Johnny Burns
Oscar Gardner
Wheeling
W. Va
Congress of Filipinos
Prairie du Lac
Frederick Mockler
Denzen
Milwaukee
Boal
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
George J. Gould
Helen M. Gould
Countess de Castellane
Ills
William Schwertel
Charles M. Lanahan
William Lanahan & Son
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Andover
Alonzo Root
Marion
J. E. Hollowell
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Nan Su
Tuan
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Chaffee
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Houghton, Mich
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Order of the White Cros
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Food du Lac
High Court of Foresters
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A. Hildreth
Fond du Lac
J. C. Procter
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Oshkosh
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Decatur
Michael F. Kanan
America
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George
Mistah Gubney
Tribune
Ecuador
Windy City
Dickinson M. Carman
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Crusader
Rearick
Peter A. Rearick
Raglan
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