Candidates Named for United States Senator in Joint Session
The Pennsylvania General Assembly named candidates for the U S Senate at a joint session to be voted on January 16. Republicans Guffey Pattison Connell Huff Stewart Dalyell Wolverton and Quay lead the slate with Democrats Guffey Wolverton Nelson. The session also moved to confirm governors notaries and to arrange a monument for Colonel Hawkins in Pittsburgh.
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Hawkins
Senate
House
Harrisbore
United States
Kerrer
Whiladelphia
Colony M
Quay
Savage
Philadelphia
George F. Huff
Greensburg
Feott
Allegheny
John Calvell
Pittsburg
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Maloney
Venango
Taylor
Bradford
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelhia
Dixon
Elk
Janes M. Firey
Pittmaine
William Connell
Beranton
Reynolds
Lacknawanna
Robert H. Pattison
Castier
Lycoming
Simon Py Wolverton
Messrs
Jenks
Guffey
Pattison
Wolverton
Hensel
Nelson
Voorhees
Teller
Alexander L. Hawkins
Tenth
Pennsylvania Regiment
Gobin
J. W. Hill
Scott
F. W. Smiley
Neey
George W. Brown
Clinton
Smiley
Muehlbronner
Eact
Citizens’ Committee
Colonel Hawkins
John Dalyell
Robert B. Pattison
Simon P. Wolverton
John Stewart
James M. Guffey
Cummings
Warren
Gerwig
Charles Staples
Lugerne
Drury
Wis
Committee On
Mears
Grady
Beott
Stiles
Vulew
Local inquiry into Magilla Wetol injury shocks city
Fragmentary report indicates a thorough investigation into an incident where Magilla Wetol was injured in a toilet. The article cites ongoing probes and official involvement by unnamed agencies, with little verifiable detail available.
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Cres, Phily. SN. Dy Dan
Jilge Chine
Iie
Fury
Georgia Negro Lynched by Mob of His Own Color
A negro suspect in Quitman County is lynched nine miles north of Quitman for assaulting a small girl. Hulliff Pace transports the victim toward Quitman when a mob of black men on a train shoot the prisoner, with no concealment.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Quitman
Hulliff Pace
Kennedy
Kidnapping Bill Introduced In Filite Senate
Senator Ransom of Omaha introduced a bill in the Filite senate proposing kidnapping punishments under certain conditions with three grades: three to five years for simple kidnapping, life for kidnapping and extorting money, and a long term for kidnapping with injury threats. Three other kidnapping bills with similar language were introduced.
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Lincoln
Neb
Senator Ransom
Omaha
Filite Senate
Rathbun Poisoning Case Ends in Coroner Report
Coroner's inquest finds WW Rathbun died from poison in coffee given by Maria Ann Rathbun to boarder John F Hart. Motive alleged jealousy over Hart's relation with another woman. Rathbun arrested for murder. Hart arrested on charges of complicity and to testify.
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Pew New Haven
Conn
Rathbun
WW. Rathbun
John F. Hart
Maria Ann Rathbun
Wiliam
Hart
No Gambling In Buffalo Law Enforced By Sheriff
Buffalo January 2 Sheriff Caldwell sworn in yesterday ordered deputies to enforce all laws against gambling and said each deputy would be personally responsible for the edict. In a later interview he repeated the pledge noting he would not allow gambling while he is sheriff and there will be none in Buffalo or Erie County.
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Buffalo
Caldwell
Erie County
Teeng
Chen
Mulden
Theng
Treng
Rumia
Oregon Gold and Timber Output For Year Noted
The Associated Press reports Oregon's gold production last year totaled 3.77 million dollars and the state logged 808.16 million feet of lumber.
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Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
Theodore Mogevelt Receives First Degree At Oyster Bay
The mutine cork lode event at Oyster Bay drew Mua and many attendees as Theodore Mogevelt was conferred the first degree in a Masonic ceremony. The gathering included high officials and numerous observers in attendance at the historic event.
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New York
Terootas
Musday
Oyster Tay
Mua
Theodore Mogevelt
Wheel
United States
Joe
Ciand
Eller Way
Decisive Wine from The Aseientid Pheu Cape May
The Urtisters of the Huon De Wire plan development in Woodbine Cape May County. They have issued a contract to build five dwellings and associated factors. New link programs aim to establish progressive colonies at Carmel Mosonhayn Reliance and Wonithing in Southern Sow Jemer.
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N. d
Dat
Union and Mineral Owl Mining Announces Semi-Monthly Pay Start
An exclusive wire from The Associated Areas Shathokin Pa reports that starting this month semimonthly pay will be implemented for Union and Mineral Owl Mining operators. Other Copatlionat ivVidlia operators will switch to semi monthly payroll as this change takes effect.
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Shathokin
Union and Mineral Owl
Miting Autupantos
Sem Moody Pays
Copatlionat iiVidlia
Cuban constitutional convention debates Monroe Doctrine ties
Havana dispatch says Cuba's constitutional convention weighs two promul gations on its relation with the United States. One favors the Monroe Doctrine and friendly ties, another offers naval bases and defense concessions while pledging war readiness if US aid is needed. The former is seen as more likely to prevail.
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United States
Havana
Cuba
Coneyne Korond
Washington
Manufacturers Leader Urges Support for Subsidy Bill
Exclusive Wire reports from Philadelphia that Theodores, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, sent a circular urging an allied effort to pass the subsidy measure now pending in the U S Senate. The circular condemns attacks as biased and unfounded, aimed at shipowners under foreign flags.
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Philadelphia
Dan
Theodores
Search
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Senate
Governor Borikoeff Pushes Tougher Censure Law
Exclusive AP dispatch from Stockholm reports Governor General Borikoeff of Finland pressing the senate to enact a stricter censorship law to curb public criticism. Private Finland sources say he plans to remove Helsingfors University professors who criticized the government.
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Stockholm
Cgeneral Borikoeff
Finland
Borikoff
Helsingfore University
Drop in Price of Staffordshire Steel Bars
An exclusive report from Birmingham dated January 2 states Staffordshire steel bars have fallen by twenty shillings per ton, totaling a forty shilling drop since April. Current price is £9 10s 8d, with common bars last week reduced to £8 and selling lower.
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Birmingham
England
Staffordshire
Mary Anthony on Taxation in Rochester Suffrage Era
Mary Anthony challenges taxation of her property amid the woman suffrage fight. She sent a notice to County Treasurer Hamilton stating she will not pay future taxes without protest until she gains the right to vote. The dispute may lead to a court test case.
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Rochester
Susan BR
Anethony
Lereleter
Mary & Anthony
Mary
Anthony
Benny Looight
Victorian steamer brings Dawson passengers to Vancouver
The Victorian arrived from Skaguay with forty passengers and mails. A Seattle man rode a bicycle to travel home. Mrs Ballinger, widow of Dr Ballinger who vanished in Dawson, also traveled aboard and plans to assist the search. A Dawson court refused a new trial for John F Slorah in the murder of his mistress, with hanging set for March 1.
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Vancouver
B.C
Skaguay
Dawson
A. F. Lauder
Seattle
Beattle
John F. Slorah
Lost Under the Ice on Hudson River Trip
Exclusive wire reports five travelers fell through river ice during a party outing to Athens. William Browne's daughters Mrs Herbert Bhaw and Mrs Jonas Miller were pulled from the current by men. Milas Amelie Spencer, and the other two women, were swept under the ice and are presumed dead as search efforts continue with spring breakups expected to help.
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Hudson, N
Herbert Bhaw
Jonas Miller
Wiliam Browne
T'S City
Milas Amelie Spencer
Athens
Lee
Harry Harmance
Hudson
Michael Keyes
Troy
Dee
Great Gold Strike Near Tamana Reported
The steamer Ameer from Alaskan ports brings word of a great gold strike near Tamana with prospectors reporting gold at $144 per pan. Dawson miners warn of wolves on the trail and anxiety grows for Murray McDonald who left June 22 with treasure for Vancouver. Dawson business appears busier than expected due to summer claims being worked and winter prospects.
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Associated Press Victoria
Dan
Ameer
Tamana
Dawson
Dawson Trail
Murray McDonald
Vancouver Guarries
Destroying Dies at Philadelphia Mint
The United States mint began destroying old dies from 1900s coinages today. Dies from double eagle and other denominations, including pieces used in New Orleans and San Francisco, are being shipped here for destruction. In the just-ended year Philadelphia mint coined 126,212,886 pieces totaling 46,182,801 dollars with gold coinage at 48,674,088 including Costa Rica money and silver coinage at 415,476,087.20 plus base 2,031, Wi.30.
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Philadelpha
United States
New Orleans
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Costa Rica
Kaxclesive Wire Sues Over Bronchial Illness Impact
The Reewiuted Muwe reports Hager dan 24 Mevitans Von Kare eon and Coert filed suit during the day against Wulletin Se Rieger Liaw for wonky dive bows. The case concerns a bronchial alteration linked to aging and the influence of the Wiimote, affecting ordinary care.
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Muwe
Hager
Dan 24
Mevitans
von Kare Eon
Coert
Tye Tollow
Rieger
Mine Ingestor Reports Anthracite Accidents in year
Solin Mawuire of the Eigith Anthracite district reports last year 146 accidents with 1 fatal incidents. He supervised two collieries and washers employing about 14 000 men in Behuylkill county.
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Pottaville
Mob Overpowers Sheriff in Wilsonville Capture of Tom Wilson
Exclusive wire dispatch reports Tom Wilson captured in Wilsonville today. J M May, a prominent Wilkooville merchant, associated with the incident. A mob overpowered the sheriff to secure the victim at large in the area.
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Bone
Dan
Tom Wilson
Wilsonville
Wilson
J. M. May
Wilkooville
Ala
Otrhetmar
Fragmentary Wire Report From The Associated Press
A damaged wire story from The Associated Press in Middletown reports on a person named Charles Walter who survived after grafting skin from a neighbor to cover a wound. The text is garbled but indicates a medical graft procedure and an injury context.
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Broa
Middletown
S. W
Charles Walter
Matanorus
Argentine Chilean Protocol Signed Exchange of Congratulatory Telegrams
The Argentine and Chilean presidents have exchanged congratulatory telegraphs following the signing of a new protocol. Officials from Buenos Aires and Santiago described the accord as a step toward closer cooperation.
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Buenoz Ayres
Dan
Argentina
Chi
Warmaworth to Edit Times in London Affair
Exclusive wire from Denver reports Alfred Hameworth, the London editor, en route to New York and then to the West to edit the Times during a single day while the Denver Thief management sends a special proposition.
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Denver
Ment
Alfred Hameworth
London
New York
Tragic Death Blamed on Crashing Ship Near Washington
Unclear wire report from The Associated Press describes a dire incident near Washington where Richerd M. Batchelder and others were reported injured as of nightfall. Authorities fear further fatalities and await morning updates.
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Asociatid
Ross Washington
Jon
Richerd M. Batchelder
Quanevminster
Wning
Willow Vrye Renominated for Joint Republican Caucus
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports United States Senator Willow Vrye was unanimously renominated for the Joint Republican caucus. The event occurred this evening amid party proceedings.
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Associated
Migusta
Jan Lee
United States
Willow PC Vrye
Kitchener Said To Lead After South Africa
Exclusive wire from The Associated Trees reports a plan for Lord Kitchener to become commander in chief in India after operations in South Africa. The item notes it is understood this appointment follows the end of those campaigns.
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London
South Africa
Kitchener
India
United States Travel Return for health led Official
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states United States official conmul Wildy at Wong Korg has been granted travel of aid and will return to the United States from the committee of health.
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Washington
United States
Conmul
Wong Korg
Trave
Wll
Ile Health
Monarch to land guns as Dutch lack arms in Boer crisis
The British battleship Monarch will land guns tomorrow as martial law looms in the Cape colony. Boers advance toward Prieska and Fragerburg amid scarce horses, looting reports, and widespread sympathy demonstrations near Graaf Reinet.
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Graaf Iseinet
Cape Town
Wiest
Kuruman
Giriquoland West
Prieska
Hertaog
Frazerbure
Cirwart Reinet
London
Worcestershire
Ceres
Prince Albert
Fraverbury
Sutherland
Dathy Mail
Zuruburg
Richmond
Carnavaron
Hertzog
Wessels
Pretorius
Nieuwenhaut
Fragerburg
Spienders
Hoere
Ihe
Thorneycraft
de Lisl
Unclear boxing incident leaves Frank Welsh hospitalized
Exclusive AP report from Phillipsburg describes Frank Welsh of Philadelphia knocked senseless during a fight at Cedar Park Athlete Club. Donovan of Kerington was injured. Welsh remained unconscious this morning and doctors hold cautious hopes for recovery though speech is limited.
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Phillipsburg
Frank Welsh
Philadelphia
Senseleas
Donovan
Kerington
Cedar Park
Ihime
Stonewdale Man Maimed After Animal Attack
Exclusive Wire reports William Carey of Waymart lost both hands and both feet after an animal attack near South Cannon on The 21st. He was found unconscious next morning with severe frostbite, hindering rescue efforts.
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Stonewdale
Padan
William Carey
Waymart
Mr. Carey
South
Canean
General Assembly Nominates U S Senator Candidates
Morning weather fair and cold reports. government and regional notes. The piece lists general and local items including the Assembly nominating candidates for the United States Senate, Africa situation, China affairs, and Scranton area events.
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General Assembly
United States
Migiond
Africa
Reweia
Chine
Cubia
Sesion
General Carbondale
Cudahy Recieves Another Letter in Kidnapping Case
A second lead pencil letter arrived demanding withdrawal of rewards for the kidnapers. Cudahy dismisses it as a familiar type. John Crowe faced no charges after interrogation. Eddie Cudahy and officers pursued voices and witnesses to identify contact points in the case.
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Omiha
BE. A. Cudahy
Cree Oo
Cudahy
John Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Donohue
Bertillon
Crowe
Young Cudahy
Br. Joseph
Wardens Accused Of Pension Funds Theft In Indiana Case
Marion Indiana June 2 Jeaac Norris sues ex Warden James Murdock and others of Michigan City Penitentiary alleging $2000 appropriated from his monthly pension while he was prisoner. Norris convicted of murder in 1900, later released after confession by the actual killer on his deathbed.
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Marion
Ind
Jeaac Norris
Tipperance
ex-Warfon
James Murdock
James W. French
Charles Harley
Michigan City
Norris
Parsons
Crime Roundup Plagues Paterson City Police
A late night wire reports Paterson New Jersey police arrest nineteen men tied to a Crime ring and alleged outrages. Officials fear the group may be connected to recent robberies and street holdups as the city battles a spike in lawlessness.
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Presa
New York
Dun
Ted
Paterson
N. d
Ex-Newark Bank Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Charles Westervell former cashier at the Dime Swenge Bank in Newark pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and not guilty to two other indictments. He is to be sentenced next week after admitting misappropriating about 890,000 in funds.
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Jon
Francia Rober
Mighlamd
Charles H. Hobyrta
Dr. Roberts Ie
Associated Tres New York
Jan
Charles BR. Westervell
Dime Swenge Institution
Newark
Edy
Dennis Crowe Linked to Cudahy Vase Case
Exclusive despatch reports Pat Crowe, linked to the Cudahy vase incident, was reportedly released today. The story notes Crowe as a specimen collector from Howton, with ties to the Mine Ridge agency and a tie to Chadian sources, amid arrest near Seasonday.
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Onli
Mine Ridge
ator @ chew
Chadian
Neli
Pat Crowe
Camel Denix
Howton
Democratic meeting selects candidate for U S senator
A joint meeting of Democratic senator and members was held this afternoon to decide on a candidate for United States senator. The group planned to reconvene in the evening of January 14 to nominate their choice.
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Fiy
Prena
Harrisburg
Trolley line opens in San Juan amid public astonishment
Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press note the launch of the island’s first trolley line amid widespread astonishment. Citizens crowded streets as cars moved, marking a historic transportation development for the city.
Russia Seeks Special Aid as Union With China Set in Manchuria
London dispatch reports Berlin and Pekin sources noting Russia conciliates for leverage and may gain American support. A Russo Chinese accord outlines Manchuria’s civil governance, railway protection, disarmament of Chinese troops, and Chinese policing under Russian oversight, with a Russian protectorate looming.
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Prem
London
Berlin
Daily Mail
Russia
Tuseta
Great Britain
Germany
The
Times
Pekin
Morrison
Feng Ting
China
White House Season Opens With McKinley Dinner
The new year social season at the White House began with President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley hosting a cabinet dinner. Tables formed a double T in the dining room, pinks and begonias with ferns adorned the decor, evergreen wreaths and holly garlands brightened the east room, and the Marine Band provided music.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Moving Day Quarrel Ends in Fatal Stabbing
Alfred Roe visiting his hall after a furniture move was fatally stabbed by Mrs. Josephine Pagan in a New York tenement. Roe was taken to a hospital in a dying condition as Pagan was arrested and held pending Roe's outcome.
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New York
Alfred Roe
Josephine Pagan
King Oscar Proposal Would Require Six Months In Norway
Captain Torkildson writes a strong article urging the Norwegian Storthing to pass a law forcing King Oscar to reside six months of each year in Norway. The proposal stresses national ties and constitutional duties amid ongoing political debate.
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Associated Prem
Stockholm
Torkildson Hae
Storthing
Steamship Arrivals Report From New York Port
Arrivals list shows crews and passenger movements with ships entering New York from multiple ports. Notable entries include La Cascogne Barre Kaler Wilhelm for Grae Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton, plus arrivals in New York and Liverpool with Totterdam and Boulogne routes. The report records sources from The Associated Press and mentions several cities such as New York St Louis and London, reflecting a busy transatlantic flow.
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New York
Weer
Cena
Naples
la Cascogne
Barre
Kaler Wilhelm
Grae
Bremen
Cherburg
Southampton
Koothampton
Seotonle
Liverpool
Weather outlook for Washington and nearby regions
Forecast calls for continued cold weather with fair skies. Thursday brings northwest winds and colder conditions. Friday should be fair with milder temperatures.
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Washington
Jon
Exetera Penmylvania
Belek
Wooat
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