Death of Senator Hanna Ends Quietly in His Room
Washington notes mark the death of Marcus A Hanna at the Arlington hotel after two weeks of illness. Senate adjourns and a funeral committee is named. George W Roosevelt stays in Washington as arrangements proceed for services in Cleveland. Hanna, born in Lisbon Ohio, built a vast business empire and led the Republican national committee.
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Loyal Americans absorb Fraternal Army in Springfield
In Springfield DL on February 16 a merger agreement unites the Fraternal Army of Loyal Americans with the Royal Circle benevolent insurance society. The Loyal Americans will be the new name with E. J. Dunn as president and James Walsh as secretary.
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Two More Baltimore Insurance Companies Put Under Receivers
Baltimore Fire Insurance and Home Fire Insurance, both based in Baltimore, moved toward receivership today amid widespread policy cancellations and losses from the citys conflagration. The Firemen s Insurance has ceded its Baltimore business to Firemans Fund and Providence Washington. How in Hartford arrangements were made to insure the home business.
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Chicagoans Go to Assist Japan
Sixty Chicagoans including veterans of the Spanish-American War are reported to depart this week for Japan. Five former members of U S line and regular volunteer armies have left for Pacific ports and will sail for the Orient. Under Roosevelt's neutrality proclamation the plans are secret, but they are said to join Japanese forces, traveling in small parties to sail for Tokyo on different steamers.
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Ten Grand Rapids Suspects Go Free
Prosecuting Atty O'Keefe drops cases against eight aldermen and ex aldermen after indictments in an attempted bribery case tied to a death. Names include A Starkweather, James Wilshite, Fred Teters, Laverne Stine, Charles H. Fird, George Phoenix. Insufficient evidence cited.
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College Student Attempts Blackmail in Grinnell
Thomas Fuller of Marshalltown tried to extort 3600 dollars by threatening arson against Ho tel Monroe properties unless the money was placed at a specified spot. Fuller was caught, confessed, and the case centers on the attempt to blackmail H W Spaulding, a wealthy carriage manufacturer in Grinnell.
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Mercury Below Zero and Cold Wave Hit Several Cities
New York reports a piercing wind and temperatures from 1 to 10 below zero with 4 drops to 25 degrees in an hour. Pittsburg records 5 to 10 below, two deaths in Allegheny. Cleveland sees the coldest day in five years with minus temperatures. Detroit records 9 to 16 below, Syracuse endures a fierce snowstorm with trains late.
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Planning Means to Keep Our Lumber Out of Canada
Vancouver Feb 16 Whole sale and Thynder suen of the west held a meeting with Winnipes men to vise means to keep our lumber out of the Canadian northwest. They urged the Canadian Pacific rail to cut freight charges from 40 cents to 1 100 pounds to 2 cents. By this means US lumber would be shut out and it was believed the railroad would grant the concession.
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Suffragists Map Campaign Plan At Washington Session
Washington Feb 16 The American Woman Suffrage session focused on work plans. Delegates from several states outlined methods to promote the movement and a Pennsylvania leader Mrs Porter Rover proposed an all available means strategy which was adopted.
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Governor Herrick’s Reception To Legislature Postponed
In Columbus Ohio the governor’s reception to the legislature and state officials was indefinitely postponed due to Senator Wanna’s condition. Herrick is now in Washington. A joint miners convention is called for Indianapolis February 29.
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Fight Already On Stop Russian Fleet at Neutral French Station
The Ohio delegation in Washington discussed Hanna's successor amid funeral arrangements. Three avowed candidates emerged Gov. Herrick Rep. Dick and Rep. Burton with Taft possibly a compromise. Far East dispatches report battles and troop movements around Port Arthur, with multiple ships sunk and heavy casualties feared.
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Ice Mountain High at Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Forms
The Niagara River carries a towering ice mass near the cataract, with the ice bridge growing as chunks roll down from the lakes. Frost coats trees and rocks along Goat Island and both banks, creating a glittering, scenic display enjoyed by thousands viewing daily.
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Who Leads the Party Now in Republican Clash
Chicago dispatch discusses potential successors to Senator Hanna as Republican chairman. Secretary Shaw and Governor Franklin Murphy are named as possible leaders, with Graeme Stewart directing Western efforts. Roosevelt aides aim to unite the party and secure business support for a Roosevelt nomination.
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Naval Battle at Chemulpo recounts Varla g and Korietz loss
London report details the Feb 8 9 fight off Chemulpo in which the Russian cruiser Varla g and gunboat Korietz died after exchange of fire with Japanese forces led by Admiral Uriu. British French Italian and US ships witnessed the action as Varla g sank and Korietz exploded after abandonment. Also notes Russia’s official decision to skip the St Louis exposition.
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Senator Barton Demurrer Overruled in Fraud Order Case
Feb 16. Judge Adama overruled the demurrer of United States Senator Barton of Kansas to the indictment accusing him of accepting money to influence in blocking a fraud order against the Rialto Grain & Securities company.
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