Teller resolution stirs debate on Scheepers death and reconcentration
Washington reports Senator Teller introduced a resolution urging Roosevelt to seek Britain’s reprieve for Commandant Scheepers as details emerge on alleged Geneva convention violations. The move prompts fear of reviving reformist talks on U S reconcentration in the Philippines, with critics likening it to Weyler and Kitchener regimes and provoking protests from New England lawmakers and the public.
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Teller
Colorado
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Scheepers
Vhs
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Tien. Bell
War Department
Weyler
Cuba
Kitchener
South Africa
William Alden Smith
Teller Reservation
Smith
Chicago
Lim
Senate
Senate Esterday
Department of Commerce
ANOTHER BOAT SENT TO LINE OF COLON PACIFIC COOPERATION
Washington reports Secretary Long ordered the gunboat Marietta to Colon on the gulf side and Philadelphia on the Pacific side to monitor liberal forces on the Isthmus of Panama. The move aims to protect U.S. interests and treaty rights amid ongoing developments. Factory Will Have to Move in Kenosha Demands removal of old Main and Pearl street buildings within ten days. Simmons Manufacturing owns old Main Street property and a three story factory at Pearl Street’s lake shore. Death of an Town Pioneer in Victoria Iowa S Richards pioneer settler who moved here fifty years ago and engaged in western real estate died Tuesday. His son M W Richards of Washington D C a rail and real estate official and six daughters survive. Town Senatorial Election Completed in Des Moines Vote for senators Alli e as Dolliver certified. certificates issued.
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Long
Marietta
Colon
Gulf
Philadelphia
Pacific
United States
Kenosha
Wis
Common Council
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Lrwsult
Victor
Richards
Iowa
Western Real Estate
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Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio Railirand
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Allie
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Ways and Means
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Michigan
Congress
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Michigan Farmers’ Institute
F. P. Hathaway
Herbert Myrick
Massachusetts
House
Ways and Means Committee
California
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Oho
Kansas
Louisiana
Shafroth
Colorado
Foster and McEnery
White House
G. W. Nott
New Orleans
Britain Aids US In Spanish War Debate Light on Russia France
Paris Jan 23 officials in authoritative circles explain that Britain did not commit to collective action before or during the Spanish American war. Russia France and Germany debated restraint while Austria proposed notes to avert war. France maintained friendly stance to the United States and Spain, seeking peace without pressuring the U.S. Mexico reports U.S. capitalists buy Vera Cruz land for tobacco expansion. Epidemics hit DeKalb county Illinois with several diseases causing multiple deaths daily.
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Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Great Britain
Associated Press
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Spain
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Nussia
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Woodford
Senor Guillon
United States
Washington
Balfour
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Treasury
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Beaulieu
Lord Pauncefate
Russia
Germany
Congress
Foreign Office
Sefor Gullen
St. Petersburg
Roesian Foreign Office
British Foreign Office
Rusxin
Austria
City of
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Vera Cruz
Europe
Mystery Death at Vista Baths Ends Graham Paper Treasurer
A. D. Cooper, Graham Paper Company treasurer and bath parlor owner, died from injuries after a mysterious incident at Vista Turkish baths. William Strother, in charge of the rooms, is jailed, with conflicting statements. A blood-stained sledge hammer, Cooper’s diamond ring, and a pin were recovered from the bath house cellar.
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St. Louis
A. D. Cooper
Graham Paper Company
Vista Turkish Baths
Cooper
William A. Strother
Bath House
Turbulent House Debate Over Philippine Policy
Washington January 23 saw a heated house session over the urgent deficiency bill funding a Manila military post. Cannon proposed a $500000 shelter and protection amendment for Filipino troops while Richardson and others attacked administration policy, culminating in a dramatic protest by New York Democrat Cummings.
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House
Manila
Cannon
Philippines
Richardson
Williams
Mississippi
DeArmond
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Watson
Indiana
McKinley
Cummings
New York
Insurgent Leader Surrenders in Batangas Province
Briccio Luque and his entire command surrendered unconditionally to American forces in Batangas province after dispersal. He is given one week to deliver his party to authorities. Capt. Hartshorne of the Seventh Infantry was shot in Samar while transferred from the Ninth Infantry.
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Jano
Briccio Luque
Batangas
Luque
Laque
Mount Macvlod
Capris J. M. Hartshorne, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Samar
Hartshorne
Ninth
Vindication for Mitchell in United Mine Workers probe
Indianapolis January report from a committee investigating Mollie Meredith charges finds no factual basis and condemns spreading such statements. The convention adopted the report by rising vote as officers await its final action before elections.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mollie Meredith
Mitchell
Miss Meredith
van Horne
Lawrence Love
Lowa
Pat Dolan
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Pearce
Schwab
Kurdish-Armenian Battles Claim Dozens of Lives
In Constantinople dispatches from January 23 report Kurds active in Armenia with deadly tribal clashes. Twenty men died in the Bitlis Valuyets engagement and both sides suffered heavy losses at Van. Turkish troops have clashed in Vilayet Kosovo, with ten Bulgarians killed.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Bitlis Valuyets
Confilet
Vilayet Kossove
Seven Die In Forest Camp Fire At Otter Creek Camp Five
Seven men perish in a fast spreading fire at Camp Five of Otter Creek Lumber Company deep in the forest. Forty men slept in one upper room. only two small windows and a narrow stair served as exits. Names of the dead include John Morrissey John Riley George Van Horn Arthur Hedricks Thomas Hickey Mike Crannen and Forrest Manard. Bud Welch injured critically. Fire started about 4 am and the alarm was raised within minutes with chaotic escape efforts.
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Hambleton
W. Dan
Otter Creek Room and Lumber Company
John Morrissey
John Riley
George van Horn
Arthur Hedricks
Thomas Hickey
Mike Crannen
Forrest Manard
Bud Welch
Senate rejects Hardman claim for Cuban war damages
Washington January 24 The senate committee on foreign relations reported adversely the claim of William Hardman for damages from United States troops destroying his property in Siboney Cuba during the Spanish American War. The committee warned payment might create liability for others and hinder government defense.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
High Joint Commission
William Hardman
Siboney
Cuba
Spain
Croker bids farewell and retires from politics
New York January 23 Richard Croker says he is retiring from politics for good after seventeen years as head of the organization. He accepts a silver service from the First Battery New York National Guard and notes the decision is to pass the leadership to a younger, progressive man. Critics may doubt sincerity, but Croker insists the move is final. The Interstate Commerce Commission meanwhile reports cannot enforce the act to regulate commerce and cites railroads and packing houses in alleged unlawful rebates benefiting shippers.
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New York
Richard Croker
First Battery
New York National Guard
Andrew Freedman
Croker
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Jonal
Danish West Indies treaty likely signed soon
Copenhagen Jan 23. The Danish minister in Washington received authority for the Danish West Indies treaty this afternoon. The treaty is expected to be signed within a day or tomorrow and ratification anticipated promptly.
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Spenhagen
Washington
Prisoners Recaptured After McNeil Island Breakout
Tacoma reports that seven of the eleven escapees from McNeil's Island Penitentiary were re captured after being found at a rural cross road at 11 p.m. The group carried a sack of chickens and offered little resistance as they were rounded up without gunfire. Moriarity and Williams face extended terms, with Moriarity losing twenty months and Williams two years and two months.
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McNeil's Island
Tacoma
Wash
Ledger
United States Penitentiary
McNeil's Islang
Lars
James Moriarity
Williams
Uce Kenwright
Moriarity
Harrington Re-elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
Dublin dispatch reports Timothy C. Harrington, MP, has been re elected lord mayor of Dublin in the latest ballot. The result confirms Harrington's continued leadership of the city governing body.
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Harrington
London
Dublin
Timothy C. Harrington
Bryan tells of colleges urging nurture for smaller schools
Chicago report notes William J. Bryan and Governor V tes urged support for smaller colleges at a university event. Bryan praised Dr. D. K. Pearson’s work for smaller schools and questioned the growth of large universities, while stressing loyalty to Alma Mater and the nation’s smaller institutions.
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Chicago
Jan
Minois College
University Citb
William J. Bryan
V Tes
Mlingis
Bryan
D. K. Pearsons
Fidelias Win Second United States Bowling Title in Dramatic Finish
The Fidelia Bowling Club of New York captured the nations championship with a late surge, edging the Nationals by ten pins after a tense finish. Capt Amann’s spare in the tenth frame sealed the win as the crowd roared. Proxies caused eastern delegates to bolt. Frank N. Pasdeloup of Chicago was elected president and a western ticket controlled the officers. Also noted is Princeton’s President Cleveland departing for the south on a hunting trip and the Munson line steamer Olinda returning Cuban-bound troops to New York.
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Fidelias
New York
Nation
Rosedale
Andards
Chicago
Asinos
Buffalo
Farmers
Cleveland
Hoffmans
Calumets
Wooden Chicago Reiskeys
Rochester
Big Chiefs
United States
Fidelia Bowling Club
Nationals
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Amann
Langhenry
Uanias
Frank N. Pasdeloup
W. V. Thompson
M. A. Phillips
St. Louis
Sam Korpf
Dayton
G. M. Stearn
Des Moines
Lowa
Unva
Munson Line
Olinda
Cuban
Second Cavalry
E. C. Dimmick
Cuba
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Inter-State Commerce Commission of Railroads
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