Japan Prepares War Fleet to Counter Russia At Port Arthur
Shanghai dispatch reports a Japanese fleet of more than twenty battleships waiting near Kagoshima for orders, including the Yashima and the Fuji, aligned with a British squadron under Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Buller. Tokyo may oppose permanent Russian occupation of Port Arthur as cabinet tensions rise amid war spirit and possible coalition changes led by Marquis Ito.
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Huntted
Bntelere
Japan
Port Arthur
London
Shanghai
Et Bs
Gotta ‘Island
Magazaki
Chaigi
Alexander Buller
Kitia
Sopa
Odessa
Manchuria
Kobe
Japa
Washington
Wll
Marquis Ito
Ita
Emer- Benates
Pelle
China
Jier
Timox
Tukin
Count Olsume
Progestants
Ethes
Dan
Marqule Tho
Larkes
the Times
Marque Tho
Count Orunia
Romance of the War Bride Unites Colorado Ex-Treasurer and Denver Banker's Heiress
Frederick Watson once Colorado state treasurer marries Emma Storck 25 of St Louis. Watson, Union veteran, met his first wife after recovering in St Louis. The couple will depart tonight for Denver to begin their life together.
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St. Louis
Frederick Watson
Colorado
Denver
Emma Storck
Waleen
Buck
Guetay Storck
Veral
Military Operations on Khyber Pass Concluded
Dispatch from Peshawar says British column has returned from Khyber Pass after engagement with light opposition the Zakka Khele in the Hagar Valley. No further details provided on casualties or outcomes.
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London
Peshawar
Khyber Pass
Hagar Valley
Alil
Condition of the Spanish Soldiers in Cuba Reported
A Cuban visitor from Manga Nillo describes insurgent supplies and arms factories aiding rebel troops. He notes Spanish conscripts endure poor rations and no pay, with sick prisoners kept from hospitals while others troop through weathered guard duties. The Cuban republic is portrayed as strong across much of the island.
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Chty
Mexico
Cuba
Manganillo
Neighboig Cotatee
Thit
Pate
Cuban Republic
Citizens Coal Company Forms In Pittsburgh Area
Promoters of the Citizens Coal company plan a Jan. 18 meeting in the city for organization and elections. Total capital of 4 million dollars is subscribed, with Pittsburgh investors contributing 2 million cash. Nine elevators will operate after year’s start, with five Cincinnati-owned facilities to be shut down. No coal will be delivered in Cincinnati from Pittsburgh or Kanawha Valley amid a 2 dollar per ton rate deal.
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Pillsburg
Citizens’ Coal Company
Piltaburg
Cincinnath
W. A. McDoneld
Cincinnati Standard
Allike Hihrod
Ciincinnati
Cincinnati
Pittusburg
Kanawha Valley
Gideon Withdraws From Presidency in L A W Fight
Sterling Elliott, consul of the Massachusetts I A W, says George Gideon could be vice president of the organization if harmony in his state remains intact. He notes Gideon would accept the nomination at St Louis without harming state unity and could manage racing-related tensions within the group. Gideon is seen as eminently suited for the role.
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Boston
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
Associated Press
George ID. Gideon
George T. Gideon
Gideon
Penneys- Vania
St. Louis
Occupied towns in West Africa meet British presence amid fears
In Lagos and nearby Bariba towns Lagos Hotel occupies key settlements. Inhabitants welcome the British influence while fearing French advances and incursions into the Huriin country, amid reports of devastation by French forces.
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Lagos
West Conet
Africa
Leegy
Heshd
Berehord
Mag
Hive
Barge Canisteo Missing After Break From Pier
Search crews rushed to locate the Canisteo after it broke free from the pier near Borton. Tugs led by Captain Carl Rue scoured the area but no power or sign had been received by Sunday morning.
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Borton
Cheurges
Carl Rue
New York Harbor Mail Sailors Hail Southampton Voyage
Disjointed OCR notes list ships and ports including New York, Southampton, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Liverpool. Mentions Nomadic and Majestic among arrivals and sailings with destinations in Europe.
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New York
Leared
Paul
Houthampton
Majestle
Liverpool
Konington
Antwerp
Liverpon
Arrivel
Obdim
Rotterdam
Westerntind
Selily Pee
Southampton
Premen
Bank Liquidation Plan Moves Forward Amid Creditor Support
A meeting is set under Comptroller Eckels to approve voluntary liquidation of Chestnut Street National Bank and Chestnut Street Trust and Savings. Directors, with stock pledged by Coffin, seek creditor consent while addressing United States, city, and state claims and the effect of state law on stock acceptance.
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Philadelphia
Doe
Chestnut Street National Bank
Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund Company
William M. Singerly
Heroii
Hekels
Cottin
Coffin
Mekels
Cdttin
Iis
United States
Lenz Murderers Escape to Caucasus but Breen Sentenced
A State Department telegram says Turkish authorities in Constantinople have tried, condemned, and sentenced the Lenz murderers in absentia to fifteen years, though they remain at large after fleeing to the Russian Caucasus months ago. The incident reflects Turkish willingness to cooperate with the United States minister.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Constantinople
Seng
Angeli
State Department
Russian Caucasus
FEET FROZEN TO THE BOAT BOTTOM IN ROCKAWAY INCIDENT
Four men from New York were found frozen and unconscious in a rowboat washed ashore at Rockaway Beach. Their feet were frozen to the boat bottom. They were taken to a hotel, warmed, and revived after several hours. Names given: Joseph Day, HB. Wack, Jamesoom, and George Metsger.
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New York
Rockaway
Joseph Day
HB. Wack
James Oom
George Metsger
New York City
Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict in Bashe Murder Case
In Middletown a jury charged with first degree murder in the Kin of Bertrand B. Motehkiss of Billie Worth returned a verdict of not guilty after three hours of deliberation.
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Middletown
Vonn
Herman Bache
Chareed
Bertrand B. Motehkiss
Billie Worth
Muiliy
Unclear OCR: No clear news item identified
Fragmentary text mentions New Milford and legal terms but lacks coherent events or identifiable names to summarize into a proper news item.
Ratcliffe Sentenced for Assault on Wife
New York theater actor Edward J Ratcliffe was sentenced to six months in the penitentiary for third degree assault on his wife. Supreme Court Justice Dickey granted a temporary stay returnable to Brooklyn, and Ratcliffe remains jailed pending appeal or retrial considerations.
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New York
Edward J. Ratclliffe
Supreme Court
Juste Dickey
White Plains
Mra Ratcliffe
Peter de Licey
Erteee
Towns
Ratcliffe
Newbureer
Americas
No Starvation In Klondike Reassures Dawson Residents
Seattle December 28 The steamer Alki arrived with Daw son reports up to November 24. Thirty passengers from Dawson say no starvation this winter or spring as thousands move to Fort Yukon for provisions. Remaining residents have three meals daily and ample supplies. Alki brought out about 170000 dollars in gold dust and nuggets.
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Seattle
Wash
Alki
Saweon City
Dawson
United States
OD Dawson
Fort Yukon
Epring
Dawson City
A. Jd. McKay
Tacoma
Thiweon
Deen
Deputation to Visit China by American Board Mission
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions votes to send a deputation to China led by Rev. Judson Smith to study missions in Foochow Shansi and North China. The 3-4 member group will visit all stations, assess staff, premises, training, and self support opportunities.
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Peston
Forelign Missions Tong
Ching
Judson Smith
D. D
Forezn Department
Charles Hawkins
Samuel H. Shapleigh
Gol
North China
Feo Chow
Shans Vrodeello Vue
Chelsie
Hecht
Milsihan Force
American Board
Cotton mill wage cuts eyed in Fall River unrest
Fall River Massachusetts faces a pending wage reduction next week across mills. Spinners loom fixers and slashes may favor a strike while carders and weavers oppose it. Smaller groups like machinists and firemen likely side with minimal pay. A new writing scale is again discussed amid the tense mood.
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Fall River
Mass
Dow
Cabinet reshuffle in Yokohama aims for stout ministry
The text reports a move to reconstrue the cabinet under Premier Count Mut scuketa. Aiming for a strong ministry, the article outlines the need for cohesive leadership and a broadened governmental team to meet the challenges described.
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Japasness
Trouttes
Yokohama
Dee
Count Mutscuketa
Thirteenth Annual Meeting of American Historical Association
Learned men from across the land converge in Cleveland for the American Historical Association thirteenth annual meeting. The event marks the opening of the Alleghenies Congress Week with speakers and discussions on historical topics.
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Meveland
Cleveland
Currency Reform Debate Dominates Indiana Republican Conference
Five hundred Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis to back currency reform and the gold standard. Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Governor James A. Mount led speeches praising McKinley era policies and warning Democrats to support hard money, while warning that failure to act could jeopardize the party in the upcoming state campaign.
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Indianapolis
Republican Party of
Indiana
Congress
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
James A. Mount
Fairbanks
Republic
Republican Congress
Dingley
Death of Father Corby a Notre Dame Chaplain
The Very Rev William Corby head of the Order of Mary Cross in America and chaplain of the Irish Brigade died at Notre Dame University. The funeral will be held Friday morning in the university chapel. He was a former president and one of seven chaplains who left class for the Union army.
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South Bend
Mad
William Corby
Notre Dame
Order of Maly Cross
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Fitzsimmons to Fight for World Title Under Conditions
Martin Julian announced for Fitzsimmons that he will defend the heavyweight title rather than retire. The conditions require Corbett to beat a top man from Maher or Choynski, McCoy to begin in the middleweight class, and Melby to meet a higher weight, with Fitzsimmons ready to face all challengers in sequence when time is right.
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Fitzsimmons
Corlett
McCoy
Julian
Lat Corbett
Maher
Choynski
Hats Classi
Hit
Hut Frat Melcy
Ihe Simmond
Firesimmons
Martin Julian
Secretary Gage Has Not Resigned Amid Gold Standard Debate
Washington reports say Secretary Gage offered to resign only if the president saw fit. The cabinet meeting reinforced unity with Gugre on gold standard policy though bimetallist critics remain. Gage refused to discuss the rumor and said he believes he and the president are in substantial accord on major questions.
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Washington
Cage
Banking and Currency Committee
Treasury Department
Gace
Gugre
Repub
Killed His Friend in New York Stabbing Case
John Healy died in a New York hospital from stab wounds inflicted by George H. Lincoln, a designer. Lincoln, intoxicated on Christmas, threatened Healy's wife. Healy shielded her, then Lincoln was arrested after being slightly stabbed. Healy refused to implicate Lincoln and the coroner planned further inquiry.
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New York
John Healy
George H. Lincoln
Healy
Lincoln
Awnult Neron
Russian envoy proposes prince as Crete governor
Lormton correspondent reports a Russian representative proposed Prince Cheorge of Chreece as Crete governor. The move drew a cold reception from local authorities and observers.
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Lormton
Times
Local Pension Claims Proceeding in Luzerne County
Fragmentary OCR notes list individuals including Thomas Voss Tollomuck Pittston and John Langan Pittston with pension amounts and other names such as Elizabeth B. Congerton Pikes Creek Luzerne. The text references legal or official pension settlements or inquiries in the Luzerne area dated December terms.
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Washington
Dee
Thomas Voss
Tollomuck
Randford
John Langan
Pittston
Elon M. Newhart
Kingston
Lugerne
Eigabeth B. Congerton
Pikes Creek
Luzerne
Murderer Daly Pleads Guilty in Doolan Killing
Haverhill Massachusetts December 28 William Daly was arraigned on murder charges in the killing of William Doo lan. Daly pleaded guilty and was held without bail for the grand jury after confessing details of the scuffle that led to the stabbing. He described disarming himself and claimed limited memory of the events.
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Haverhill
Mass
William Daly
William Deolan
Grand Sily
Doolan
Daly
Tragic Train Death Reported in Richmond
Saint Heacinthe Quebec reports a fatal train accident in Richmond yesterday. Antone Covello and two others died instantly as the train struck near the station. The engineer’s name was Covetto, son of the victim.
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Saint Heacinthe
Que
Antone Covello
Veel
Richmond
Wos Covetto
The News This Morning Warms With Southerly Winds
The morning edition highlights warming trends as southerly winds shift, with notes on weather impacts for daily plans and travel. It also previews upcoming events and regional notices across Lackawanna County and nearby areas.
Death Prom Football Claim Stuns City Family
New York reports the death of Frank Henley aged young man found injured in the street last Sunday. His father paid medical costs claiming Henley suffered a football injury eight years ago. An operation revealed a blood clot linked to the old injury, and doctors suspect the clot originated in that prior incident.
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New York
Frank Henley
Wicomico
Henley
China Appears Powerless Amid Global Tensions
Reports from Pekin and London describe China unsure of foreign stance as Germany withdraws from Kiao-Chau Bay. Britain and Japan reportedly move ships to Port Hamilton, with over twenty British warships sighted. Negotiations formerly led by Li Hung Chang now attributed to Chang Yin-Huan.
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Pekin
China
Germany
Kiao-Chau Bay
Russia
London
Shanghai
Port Hamilton
Che-Foo
Globe
Daily Chronicle
LA Hung Chang
Chang-Vyin-Huan
Will of Charles Gontoit Divides 1.5 Million Among Episcopal Charities
The modest estate of Charles Gontoit valued at 1.5 million will be split equally among Protestant Episcopal institutions in New York after probate. Beneficiaries include The General Theological Seminary, Domestic and Foreign Missions Society, Missionary Society for Seamen, City Mission, Bible and Prayer Book Society, St. Luke's Hospital, St. Tanneka's House, Mulberry Street Orphan Home, St. Luke's Home for Indigent Christians, Shelter Arms, Home for Incurables, House of Mercy, St. Mary's Home for Children, Midnight Mission, Home for Consu mptives, Home for Old Men and Aged Couples, Society Library, and New York Free Circulating Library.
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Society Library
New York Free Cirrenlating Library
Daly Everhardt Drawn In New Orleans Fight
Jock Daly and Jock Everhardt fought before about four thousand at Tulane Avenue Athletic Club New Orleans. The bout was originally set for ten rounds but a mayoral limit and fee changed plans. Neither man was decisively hurt. the referee ruled a draw after Everhardt clinched at the end of the tenth.
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New Orleans
Jock Daly
Jock Feverhardt
Tulane Avenue
Eoerhardt
Eyverhardt
Daly
Everhart
Everhardt
Tileshi
Duffy
New York
Der
Khid Mercy
al Smith
Pitesionens
Marlin Julian
Chicago
McCoy
Fitzelmasons
Katheryn Kidder and Wilder Return to New York
Fragmentary OCR reports Katheryn Kidder and Katheyn Wilder involved in a case returning to New York. The text mentions a staged scene with a cargo or boat context and references a tragedy or incident from Celptals, but details are unclear.
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Katheryn Kidder
Rt. Louis
Toe
Katheyn Wilder
Ile
Pont
New York
New Knvtuiul Weather Report From The Herald
Weather forecast from New York today to Thursday predicts mostly fair to partly cloudy skies with rising temperatures and light fog in northern districts. A mild to moderate wind shifts from southerly to brisk coastal winds, followed by clearing in western districts and possible nighttime sea breezes along the coast.
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New York
Welton
Cotten
Delaware
Thuredey
Warner Weeth
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Royce
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Gage
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Whitney
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Colin Fulboneter
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