Lawton Laid In Arlington From Washington Funeral
Major General Henry W. Lawton was buried in Arlington National Cemetery after a national funeral in Washington. President McKinley and cabinet members attended, with widespread government tribute and a large public turnout as the procession moved to the burial site.
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Treaty Stands Or Falls Unchanged Says Hay
Secretary Hay told the Senate foreign relations committee that if the treaty with Great Britain is not ratified as is the administration prefers rejection. The committee favors ratification and the Senate appears ready to follow. Central American republics welcomed the text saying ratification aids canal construction and neutralizes the canal with protections similar to the Suez model.
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Governor Taylor delays action on peace agreement
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Taylor says he will not sign the Louisville peace pact for now and does not know if he will. Democratic leaders expect his signature within a day, while multiple conferences fill the day with no firm result.
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Chavns Defeats Spike Sullivan In 14th Round Bout
In New York at Broadway Athletic Club Joe Chavns from Baltimore won a decision over Spike Sullivan of Boston in a lightweight bout. The fight was hard from the start with frequent exchanges and spikes moments showing promise before Chavns took control and prevailed in the 14th round.
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Spike” Sullivan
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Plague at Honolulu Reports and Detention Camps
The Alameda reports 7 400 Japanese and Chinese in quarantine at Honolulu with three detention camps. Three deaths from plague were recorded since the last advices. Officials say camps are free of sickness and plague may be over. The hospital ship Missouri lay in harbor as Alameda departed, with 272 sick and wounded aboard and sixteen passenger deaths during the Nagasaki voyage.
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Trade Volume Holds Steady Despite Mixed Demand
K G Dun and Company reports that overall trade volumes remain strong with output surpassing previous years. New business is not large but sufficient to prevent plant shutdowns or steep price drops. Wool and machinery show activity, with cotton prices rising to 8.56 cents and pig iron output slightly ahead of demand in January.
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Frick Case Documents Tied to Carnegie Firm Sale Agreement
In HY Frick vs Carnegie Steel, the forthcoming court document titled the agreement of sale becomes a key feature. The piece notes a unique link between the two papers and explains that every partner must sign the Iren clad before partnership, with the retiring partner's last act being to sign in the company's presence.
Polysamus Postmasters Investigation Near Conclusion
Washington February reports indicate the house committee on post offices and post roads nears completion of its probe into polygamous status among federal appointees. A Salt Lake City district attorney letter confirms indictments against one portmaster appointee, though doubts remain if charges can be sustained under the statute of limitations.
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Hershey’s Bondsmen Sued Over County Treasurer Shortage
In Juinenster Pennsylvania on Feb county officers and bondsmen face a civil suit over a 965000 shortage attributed to ex County Treasurer Hereley who is now a fugitive. The suit includes both state and county bondsmen each blaming the other. Case set for March term arguments.
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74 year old Stiles arraigned on estate theft charges
New York report states William H. Stiles, arrested in Booth Bend, Ind, was arraigned in general sessions and committed to the Tombs on $7,500 bond. The 74 year old is accused by Mrs. Evther A. Thomas of misappropriating $38,000 from the estate of Samuel Halstead while executor with Mrs. Thomas.
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Guests of the Senator Dine at Hanna Home on Lafayette Square
President and Mrs. McKinley dine with Senator and Mrs. Hanna at their new Lafayette Square residence in a small informal gathering. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. T Wing Brooke of Pittsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Goslin of Toledo.
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Local woman takes laudanum after quarrel near station
Gertie Baker purchased laudanum and drank it in beer in her room two doors below the Delaware and Hudson station on Lackawanna avenue about 2 am. She was taken to Lackawanna hospital and is not expected to survive. Baker's home is in Carbondale.
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Tragic Quarry Accident Claims 19 Year Old Bell Boy
Allentown reports Charles Lehman aged 19 was killed at Eureka slate quarry near Slatington when a hoisting rope broke, toppled his frame shanty and dragged the structure into a 150 foot deep pit.
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Death Roll Loses Col James Tearney in Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysbrow Pa February 1 Col James Tearney a well known Grand Army figure died last night of throat cancer aged years He twice served as mayor of Hollidaysburg and was colonel of the Thirty seventh Pennsylvania volunteers in the Civil War Also Dr R A Kennedy of Hollidaysburg died today from paralysis aged 47 a leading physician of central Pennsylvania
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Freeman Traded to Boston. joins Red Sox in right field
Wilkes Barre reports that Bucky Freeman, last season’s Washington right fielder, received notice Boston purchased his release. Freeman, a local resident, is pleased with the transfer and will play right field for Boston.
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Bucky" Freeeman
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Motive Debate Flare In Molineux Trial
Assistant District Attorney Osborne closes his argument in the Roland T. Molineux case over the murder of Mrs. K. J. Adame. The trial to go to the jury, with Recorder Goff to speak and jurors expected to decide guilt or innocence tomorrow. The dramatic exchange centers on Mrs. Molineux as the alleged living motive, amid objections from Bartle and Weeks.
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Senate Adjourns Without Discussion Of Financial Bill
Washington February 5 The senate adjourned at 105 pm on motion of Mr Aldrich as many senators wished to attend General Lawtons obsequies. The house agreed to meet Monday after today and recessed at 120 pm until evening for private pension bills.
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Entombed miners found after cave in at Oakdale colliery
Hagileton, Pa. Feb. The bodies of John Doris of this place and Carmel Paper of Ebervale, killed in last Monday’s cave in at Oakdale colliery, have been found by rescuers. Doris’ body was recovered late last night and Paper’s this afternoon. Both were buried under rocks and mud and were badly mutilated.
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Derailed Harrisburg Streetcar Injures Several Near Steelton
A car on the Oberlin branch of the Harrisburg Traction company derailed near Steelton today, throwing riders down a steep embankment. Several people were slightly injured as hot coal from a stove damaged the car after a spike on the rail caused the derailment.
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Suffrage Association hears state progress reports
The morning session of the National American Suffrage Association featured addresses by state presidents who reported satisfactory progress in the past year and outlined future plans. The treasurer's report showed a good balance.
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National American Suffrage Association
Weather Indications Today Fair and Colder
A condensed morning bulletin notes fair weather with colder conditions ahead. Headlines include the retreat of General Baya Buller and the funeral of General Lawton, plus ongoing trial arguments in Molineux and political notes from Kentucky.
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Lively Night Session of the House Over Pension Bills
Washington February 9. A crowded night session opened with Mr Talbert demanding recognition to protest the absence of a quorum and opposing private pension legislation. Despite his protest the House moved swiftly through measures, finalizing several bills as Democrats jeered and Republicans cheered until adjournment at 10:00.
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Mutiny in Sudan Troops Raises South African War Tension
London reports mutiny among Sudanese troops at Khartoum causing anxiety. Dispatches note British forces near Ramoasta repulsed a storm assault on Feb 2, with uncertain losses. Macdonald and Bobbington may return soon as reconnaissance shifts from headquarters. A Plymouth political shift prompts Chiltern hundreds resignation. The Times questions Macdonald's retirement. Cronwright-Schreiner suggests peace talks and a six-year franchise compromise.
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Buller Defeated Again Rumors Stir London War News
London accepts Boer claims that General Buller has failed again as censorship and official remarks filter through. Reports detail heavy shelling near Ladysmith and strategic moves by Buller, McDonald, and Roberts, with observers predicting possible early action toward the Orange river.
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Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania expected fair and colder on Saturday with a fresh northerly wind. Sunday should stay fair with continued chilly conditions and modest wind.
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