Woes and Fire Mark Jan 13 Tragedies Across Wisconsin and France
New Richmond and Madison, Wisconsin report domestic disasters with Schmidt shooting his wife and himself leaving both in critical condition, and Keig killing his wife then injuring himself. In St Etienne France, Waldeck Rousseau speaks at a major electoral rally praising laws and naval plans as France faces internal political shifts.
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New Richmond
Wis
W. Schmidt
Burdhart
Here
Madison
Benjamin C. Keig
Reig
St. Etienne
France
The
Loire
Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Marine
Treasury
Far East
Schley and Santiago book released with Schley praise
Chicago reports a new book on the Spanish American War titled Schley and Santiago by George E. Graham. Graham, aboard the Brooklyn during the battle, claims detailed, favorable notes on Schley and critical remarks about Sampson. Rear Admiral Schley endorsed proofs. Savannah hosts a levee for Schley. Kentucky endorses him for a general assembly speech.
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Chicago
Schley
Graham
Sampson
New York
Santiago
Henry of Prussia to witness yacht christening
European royal news covers Emperor William and Prince Henry of Prussia attending the christening of the Hohenzollern yacht in New York. Roosevelt replies with warm regards while plans are pressed for the ceremony involving Miss Roosevelt. Other dispatches report Venezuelan tensions and Pan American arbitration debates influencing regional diplomacy.
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Henry of
Prussia
Bertin
Jan
Hohenzollern
New York
William
Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Hohengollern
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
William S Rr
Tollows
Prince Henry
Nothing Serious From Niuchwang Clash Report
Secretary Long received a cable from Commander Berry aboard the gunboat Vicksburg stating the Niuchwang clash between Vicksburg sailors and Russian soldiers was nothing serious and the crew remained orderly.
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Washington
Long
Berry
Vicksburg
Department
Niuchwang
Yingkan
Duke of Manchester breach suit settled in London
Miss Portia Knight, an American actress, sued the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise. The case was settled out of court with the duke paying Knight £1000 plus defraying legal costs.
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London
Portia Knight
Duke of Manchester
Mixx Knight
Jones quits politics and Peck hints reunion
Milwaukie January 13 State Senator A M Jones of Waukesha known as Long Jones says he will not run again for the senate Gov Peck replies we will meet next spring for a reunion and a drink Also Palmer Noble saves two little girls from drowning in Military Park pond in Indianapolis Chicago grants permanent injunction to stop picket lines at Robert Tarrants shop Roosevelt meets with California officials and Samuel Gompers regarding Chinese exclusion Miss Lena Fitchen 17 commits suicide in Lincoln Nebraska Ten thousand dollars donated to McKinley memorial fund by Howestead workers
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Lord Grey
Lord Rosel
Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Nile
Peck
Milwaukee
Wis
A. M. Jones
Waukesha
Ilnois
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Palmer Noble
C. H. Noble
Lves
Theresa Webber
Mattie McCarty
Military Park
Chicago
Chetlain
Robert Tarrant
Roosevelt
Washington
Hermann Goodstadt
Truxton Beale
California
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Lincoln
Lena Fitchen
Emden
Temestead
McKinley Fund
Pittsburg
National Fund
McKinley
Howestead
Robbers Hold Up Belleville Store Take Money Sack
In Belleville Michigan on Saturday night three armed men robbed F L Robbe’s store as Edith Robbe faced demands at the cashier desk. They fled with a money sack after a chase but deputies pursued the trio.
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Belleville
Mich
F. LE. Robbe
Detroit Sanitary Companity
Edith Robbe
Attack on pool room sparks arson and protests across Lake County
In Deerfield township near Highland Park attackers struck the gambling den known as the pool room with gunfire and fire. Hours later a Lake Forest rally urged legal elimination of pool rooms with leaders from Highland Park Waukegan Lake Bluff Libertyville Antioch joining a unified stance. Meanwhile Senate business in Washington centers on canal and tariff bills as leaders weigh changes. Chicago reports a counterfeit operation uncovered after arrests for passing fakes.
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Deerfield Township
Highland Park
Lake Forest
Everett Club
Lake County
Waukegan
Lake Bluff
Libertyville
Antioch
Senate
Washington
House
To Sue Railways for Cattle Shipping Overcharges
The Record-Herald reports planned lawsuits against railroads operating from Chicago to the Missouri river to recover charges alleged as illegal for cattle shipments. Suits may total 1 to 2 million dollars, with cattle growers and shippers associations urged to join in test cases. Actions would seek the difference between tariff rates and packing house product rates since June 30, 1901.
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Chicago
the Record-Herald
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Big Tool Trust Formed In Chicago Pneumatic Bond Deal
The Chicago Pneumatic Tool company filed a deed of trust in Cleveland on January 13 to secure payment of a $2,500,000 issue of 20 year first mortgage bonds. This completes the creation of a large pneumatic tool trust.
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Cleveland
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
County Recorder’s Office
Date Set for Minnesota vs Northern Securities Hearing
Justice Fuller announced the Minnesota request to file a bill of complaint against Northern Securities would be heard January 27. The matter concerns the consolidation of the Northern Pacific with other railroads.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Minnesota
Northern Security Company
Northern Pajelite Company
Stole by the Ton in Ottumwa Iowa
Thirteen families are under arrest in Ottumwa charged with wholesale coal theft from the Chicago Milwaukee at St Paul chutes. An average of thirty tons a week is stolen. Wagons and horses were bought to haul coal and children are said to be forced to steal. Five boys under 15 admitted their share and provided duplications of names.
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Ottumwa, Ia
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Ottumwa Junction
Daughters of the Confederacy clash with opera house head
Lexington, January 13. The Daughters of the Confederacy asked Charles Scott, manager of the local opera house, to stop booking Uncle Tom's Cabin. His reply says: The war has been over about yours. Charles Scott.
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Lexington
Daughters of the Confederacy
Charles Scott
Committee of Lexington Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Escapade of Jennie Hughes Triggers Search Near Attlea
Indiana report details Jennie Hughes alias Mary Elliott in male clothes running away from home three days earlier. A seven man committee searched Elliott’s farm then learned she was with County Clerk Thomas Dale. She returned home with two men, one a cousin, after fearing pursuit.
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Indianapolis
Jennie Hughes
Mary Elliott
Attlea
Ind
Ellott
Elliott
Elwood Gray
John Hillyer
Danville
Thomas Dale
Iowa Solons Begin Work as General Assembly Organizes
Des Moines January 13 Twenty ninth Iowa general assembly organizes both houses Speaker W L Eaton Osage elected without opposition. Republican caucuses back control of both houses though upper chamber uncertain. Joint session tomorrow to canvass governor lieutenant governor vote. inauguration Thursday. Senate caucus sets time for joint session to pick two U S senators. Harriman Franklin County elected president pro tem of senate. Eaton unanimously chosen speaker. Allison Dolliver arrive to lead campaign for two U S senators.
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Des Moines
Twenty Ninth General Assembly
W. L. Eaton
Osage
House
Senate
United States
General Assembly
Eaton
Harriman
Frankin County
Mitchell County
Republican House Caucus
D. H. Bowen
Allamakee County
A. F. Dawson
Allison
United State
Dolliver
Senate inquiry chair to probe Philippines war conduct
Washington January 13 a Senate hour introduced a resolution to appoint seven senators to investigate the conduct of the war in the Philippines the administration of government there and the condition and character of its inhabitants. The committee would have power to compel witnesses and papers and to sit during the Senate session.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Bondsmen Seek Pardon Then Face Suit Over Bartley Shortage
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 Briefs filed by the attorney general appeal from Douglas county district court releasing bondsmen of former Treasurer Bartley from liability The unusual case shows bondsmen having asked for a pardon from the penitentiary for the man whose shortage they are now obliged to replace So far the state has recovered no money embezzled by Bartley.
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Libertador
Ban Bigh
Matos
Venezuela
Zumbador
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Martinique
Colombia
Calon
Buving
General Alban
Senor Ehrman
Panama
Bartley
Lincoln, Neb
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Supreme Court
District Court
Douglas County
Wreck on Rock Island Claims Two Dead Eight Injured
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a construction train at O Keefe Oklahoma. A mislaid switch caused the wreck. Killed were H K Baer of Wichita Kansas and E A Colfy of Galva Kansas. Eight injured.
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Chicago
Hitt
Rock Island Road
O'Keefe
Oklahoma
H. K. Baer
Wichita
Kas
E. A. Colfy
Galva
Hereford Bull Dale Sells For 10000 At Wabash Sale
Solomon Godman and Cleveland capitalists sold the Hereford bull Dale for ten thousand dollars at the Chicago Hereford Sale in Wabash Indiana. Dale’s son Protection fetched nine thousand dollars. The White River Jersey Stock farm near here is owned by Godman and partners.
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Wabash
Ind
Solomon Godman
Cleveland
White River Jersey
Here
Dale
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