Senate Defeats Southern Representation Push in Historic Session
In a party line vote 81 to 83, Republicans absented or left unpaired defeat Olmstead resolution on southern representation. The Senate swapped the ship subsidy bill for an Army reorgan ization measure, while a broader reapportionment fight loomed as Hopkins pressed his bill and aimed to move it Monday.
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Frese
Washington
Senate Todas
Privie
Pettignew
South Dakota
Catendar
Eenatora
United States
Philippines
Fioure Republicane
Olmstead
Landis
Indiana
Mann
Milnois
Licant
Boutelle
Maine
Bnovius
Brown
Burkett
Calderhead
Clarke
New Tampatire
Dalle
Samuel Vavenport
Fowler
Gurtner
New July
Hawley
Moleckwe
Knox
Oeimer
Loudenslager
Mel
Ziegler
Wilma
Hopkins
Half Monthly Payments From Cranberry Crystal Ridge Mines
Exclusive wire reports that A Pardee & Co and G A Murky Co will issue semi monthly wages for January. The Cranberry Crystal Ridge collieries and the Jodie Nighland Woreale mines are transitioning to the two week payment system now being adopted by most companies.
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Asochtad
Haleton
Jan
Wis
Hwe Weekdy
A. Pardee & Co
Cranberry Crystal Ridge
G. A. Murky Co
Jodie
Nighland
Woreale
Compani We . Te
Senator Sewell Supports Amendment Amid Polarized Senate
Washington on January 3 reports Senator Sewell endorses an amendment to the bill affecting the presidency. The move aims to influence retirements and military leadership positions as part of broader legislative debate.
Cashier Remme Arrested in Newport Bank Scandal
Edward C. Remme, cashier of the German National Bank of Newport Kentucky, was arrested by U S Marshal Compton on a warrant from Bank Examiner Tucker. The bank faced a $195 000 shortage tied to assistant cashier Frank M Brown whose whereabouts were unknown.
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Cincinnati
Edward C. Remme
Coerier
German National Bank of
Newport
United States
Marschal Compton
Tucker
Frank M. Brown
Brown
Remme
Remmes
Renmi
Count von Waldersee Reported Dead in Rumor Wave
Exclusive wire reports from Pekin indicate the death of Count von Waldersee, with rumors claiming an allied officer killed him. The Paris Journal notes the report is under reserve and not confirmed, with Berlin said to be buzzing about the rumor.
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Count von Waldersee
New Hampshire Governor Jordan Inaugurated In Simple Ceremony
Chester B. Jordan of Lancaster sworn in as New Hampshire governor. The oath was given by Bertram Ellis as both legislative branches met in joint session. Jordan urged restraining railroad influence on the railroad commission, asked for higher Dartmouth College funding, and urged forest conservation.
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Concord
N.yl
Chester B. Jordan
Lancaster
New Hampshire
Jordan
Bertram Ellis
Senate
Railroad Commission
Dartmouth College
Hanna clan begins Washington stay for the session
Senator Hanna leaves Cleveland for Washington with Mire Mabel Hanna Miss Ruth Hanna and household staff. The Hanna home will close for the winter and perhaps not reopen next summer. The family will reside in Washington all winter or until Congress is in session and may later travel to Thomaston Georgia.
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Associated Prew
Cleveland
Hanna
Washington
Mabel Manna
Ruth Hanna
Wiggieton
Phelps
Hobart
Congress
Thounanville
Governor Hill Takes Oath in Maine Legislature Hall
In Augusta the governor of Mabie India was sworn in before lawmakers and many guests. Hill promised to address taxation on interest income and ease the burden on citizens, delivering his inaugural address today.
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Augusta
Jan. S
Bwih
Ywelstor
Dydole F. Hill
Mabie
India
Goveror
Secretary Herbert B. Vierre Delivers Timeter to Netherlands
Exclusive AP report from St Petersburg with details on Mr Herbert B Vierre, secretary of the United States embassy, traveling to The Hague to deliver a timeter to the Netherlands. Stan ford Newel compiles voluminous documents in the American war controversy case drawing Pierce's long attention.
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St. Petersburg
Jen
Herbert WH. B. Vierre
United States
Netherlands
Stanford Newel
Pierce
Jury verdict in Dowleite riots case returns walky verdict
In Manafield Ohio a Stark County jury returned a verdict in the Dowleite riot case. Indicted defendants are to appear for further trial as others charged in the riots await processing.
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Irou
Manafield
Dan
Anstows
Andrewa
Donation boosts Krupp fund with large gift
An exclusive Associated Press wire reports Nerlin, Jew, added to his donation of 100 marks to the Krupp workers fund. He now contributes 500,000 marks to the Medela prison fund and 1,000,000 marks to build laborers homes, totaling 1,500,000 marks.
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Prova
Nerlin
Krupp
Nebraska Legislature Convenes Amid Ceremony
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Prema Lincoln describes Charles I Dietrich as a former governor and a joint session of the Nebraska legislature gathering in the hall of the House of Representatives this afternoon. The ceremony proceeded with about attendees and participants.
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Lincoln
Charles I
Dietrich
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Cape Town Braces as Boers Sweep Countryside
Exclusive wire reports mass movements of Boer forces and allied civilians across South Africa. Cape Town trains a town guard as Monarch lands troops to reinforce northward operations and protect rail corridors.
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Cape Town
Monarch Lands
Jan
Carnavaron
Colesburge
Kriteinger
Middleburg
Worcester
Hex
Aline
Cuban Postal Scandal Reply Blocks Senate Access
The President sent a reply to the Bacon resolution to the Senate regarding the Lawshe report on the Cuban postal scandal. He cites it is incompatible with public service interests to disclose the findings. Secretary Root adds that prosecutions are underway and the report should remain public.
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Washington
Senate
Bacon
Secretary of War
Public Service
Root
Pettigrew Pushes War Records Mediation Request
AP exclusive from Washington reports Mr Pettigrew introduces a mediation urging the president to forward to the Senate copies of all instructions sent to government officers in the Philippines since May 1 and all orders issued by officers regarding the conduct of the war and the government there.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexican prison holds George V Topham contractor case
Exclusive wire from Associated Press reports American contractor George V Topham jailed in Texaitlan over killings of two Wallon masons employed on the Santa Maria railroad project. Investigation alleges tunneling work was sabotage and arson during nightly archwork demolition.
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Ti Associated
Mexica
Dan
George V. Topham
Texaitlan
Wallon
Santa Maria
Topham
Fire Devastates Stable. Three Perish In Darby Blaze
A destructive fire in Darby Delaware County destroyed a stable owned by G. Mary Snyder and its contents. Three horses burned to death. Adjacent dwellings of Edgar Mom aall and Adeline Crawford were badly damaged. Estimated loss listed as 412,001 dollars.
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Philadephia
Jan. S
Darby
Delaware County
Elmira Steel Company Receivers Appointed in Bankruptcy Case
Judge Melherron in the United States district court appointed Wim YW Smake and John M M Shimer as receivers for the Elmira Steel Company of Elmira New York amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The firm was controlled by Chester N Baird of the city and former commission merchant.
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Philadelphia
Jen
Melherron
United States District Court Today
Wim, Yw, Smake
John M. M. Shimer
Elmira Steel Company
Elmira
N.Y
Chester N. Baird
Thie Elty
Porto Rican Assembly Term Expiry and Inspection Tour
United States attorney general Mr Griges declares the Porto Rico assembly term expires January 31 while a sixty day extension from December 4 is favored. Delegates debate holiday periods, aiming to adjourn February 16 as Governor Allen begins a three day inspection tour of the island.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Griges
United States
Grigge
J. HW. Hollander
Allen Steptal
Allied Meeting on Health Forestry and Wildlife Policies
An allied conference of public health forestry game and fish interests met in the office of the forestry commissioner with representatives from the state board of health Pennsylvania Forestry and Game Commission Pennsylvania Fish Protective Association and State Sportsmen’s Association. A resolution endorsed Governor Stone’s biennial message on forest preservation and fish and game and public health. Proposals for acts of assembly were presented by each group and approved by the conference along with letters from supporters.
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Marineburg
Allied Interrat
Commissioner of Forestry
State Board of Health
Pennesivania Forestry and Game
Pennkylvania
Stone
Webber Dies By Explosive Self Destruction In Maine
Lisbon farmer H B Webber, 35, killed himself by detonating dynamite cartridges. Bodies found in barnyard with limbs scattered, head and upper trunk atop barn. Notes indicate intent to end his life. He had shown strange behavior for weeks and left a note explaining the act. He was married with three children.
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Lisbon
Maine
H. BK. Webber
Lisbon Village
Webber
Fredonia Horror Inquest Probes Fire Deaths At Normal School
Coroner Blood and District Attorney Green reopen inquiry into six students and one janitor dead after blaze at the state normal and training school. Testimony cites missing fire drills and escape instructions. Principal Palmer says if janitor Morris had used the fire extinguisher tube he might have saved the building.
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Fredonia
Blood
Green
State Normal and Training School
Francis Palmer
Morris
Emperor William's Visit to Viktoria Luise and Deutschland
Emperor William arrived at Wamburg with Count von Buelow and other officers to visit the Viktoria Luise yacht. The harbor and adjacent buildings were lively as he breakfasted with officials, viewed the Deutschland, attended theater, and plans to return to Berlin tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Fovperor
William
Count von Buelow
Wamburg
Unclear strike ends as rail workers accept wage rise
The Ploton textile workers strike collapsed after three days as operators agreed to a 12 percent wage increase. With owners not surrendering today, 1370 workers would have faced layoffs and jobs potentially lost.
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Mailtax
Oortiers
Dinner Honors London Roberts With British Notables
A formal dinner in London honored London Roberts with notable attendees including the Prince of Wales the Duke of Connaught the Duke of Cusbridge Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar and Mr Chamberlain among others all framed by William and John Brodering secretary of state for war.
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William
T. John Brodering
Ecoretiry
State For War
Lond Roberts
Prine of Wale
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cusbridge
Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar
Tord Wolesy
Mr. Chamberlain
Morocco Clashes Reported Amid Uneasy Payments to Germany
An exclusive wire from The Associate Press Berlin notes Morocco facing three principal claims and making a 4.00 diures payment to Germany to settle other demands. The piece references a coin similar in value to the US dollar and mentions a former Spanish silver dollar as a benchmark.
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Jon
Morocco
Moroco
Gemany
United States
Ex-Dennan Bank Official Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Dewport Kentucky wire reports Remmo once with Dennan National Bank was arrested on an affidavit by Bank Examiner Torker for aiding Assistant Cashier Brown in a grand embezzlement. Remmo is held on a 20000 dollar bond.
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Associated Press
Dewport
Kydan
SE. C. Remmo
Dennan National Bank
Fexaminer Torker
Asvtant
Brown
Remme
Massachusetts Legislature Clears Path for Senator Nomination Caucus
A Massachusetts legislature meeting today set 4 caucuses to nominate a United States senator on January 0. It remains unclear who will place Senator George Fria ble Hors home before the caucus.
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Associated
Pros Beaton
Can
Legislatura
United States
George Friable Hors
Tragedy at Pine Ridge Mine Claims Two Lives
A Pine Ridge colliery accident by Algonquin Coal killed two miners and fatally injured two others after a cave in. Rescue teams faced blackdamp and firedamp as they battled to reach Williams Morgan Kariv and Fortune, all experienced men with families.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pine Ridge
Algonquin Coal Company
D. J. Willame
William Morgat
Wiliam Marty
Martin Portune
Beecome
Williams
Pingree Attacks Courts in Michigan Inaugural Remarks
Exclusive report from Lansing describes ex Governor Pingree’s long address attacking the courts the legislature and the press. He urged funding to cover gubernatorial expenses noting ten thousand dollars spent in his four year term. Reading the message ran nearly four hours as Governor Bliss’ address followed.
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Mich
Michigan
Pine Eveo Am
Pingree
Northern Colorado miners strike over wage demands
In Erie and surrounding towns coal miners voted to strike in sympathy with previous walkouts at Louisville Lafayette Canfield and Superior. The union claims wage increases were refused and warns of a serious fuel famine as output lags demand, with Denver expecting some impact on supplies.
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Erie
Loulevalle
Lafayette
Canfield
Superior
Colorado
Tenver
Suit
Tragic 14 Year Old Killed in Factory Machinery Shafting
Richard Earl of New York, aged 14, was caught in a varnish factory wall paper machine shafting today. He was whirled about the shaft nearly 90 times before stoppage, then fell to the floor with multiple injuries and died almost instantly.
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New York
Richard Earl
Chamber backs Mecklenburge Schwerin grant amid concerns
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports the second chamber today adopted articles approving the indemnity to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin by 7 to 10 votes. Critics opposed the 16,000 pounds grant to Toke Weary and lamented an official allowance arranged.
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Henry
Mecklenburge-Schwerin
Bodaliata
Navy Paymaster's Nephew to Be Interred in Canton
Interment arrangements set for Assistant Paymaster James Marher of the Navy, president's nephew, who died of disease in Chita. Remains to be transported to Canton from San Francisco next Saturday for burial. Nine Hour Working Day. An exclusive wire from The Associated Press notes a motor trades meeting in St. Louis on January 15 to discuss a national drive to adopt a nine hour day for machinists, pattern workers, core workers, trust workers, and boilermakers.
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Washington
Canton
James Marher
Navy
Chita
San Pranghes
The
Associated Prem
Pitteben
St. Louis
Dobbs Avenue Fight Ends In Draw After Twenty Rounds
An exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports the Dobbs Avenue bout ending in a draw after twenty rounds. Details on judges and scoring were not immediately available.
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Associated Pues
Memphis
Term
Dobbs
Fatal Mine Cave-in at Wilkes-Barre
A mine collapse near Wilkes-Barre is reported with fatalities. Emergency crews respond as officials investigate causes. Local authorities warn of ongoing rescue efforts and potential updates as facts emerge.
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Cape Town
Chine
Wey
Wilkes-Barre
Congressional panel to probe Buck Booz death at West Point
The congressional investigation into the death of former West Point cadet Booz is set to continue. An executive session in Philadelphia appointed a subcommittee led by Charles Dick to gather testimony in Bristol and Philadelphia physicians will be questioned. Breth's family and physicians in Altoona have been summoned, and testing will proceed with night sessions to speed the inquiry.
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Transvaal
Middleburg
Graaf Pennet
Feixerburg
Philadelphia
Congress Shona
Moos
Weet Point
Su Ie Litiona Lelieve
Lee Lafayette Hotel
Charles Dick
Ohio
Edmund H. Driggs
New York
Levine P. Waneer
West Point
Military Board of Inquiry
Congressional Committee
John Breth
Altoona
Burnham
Booz Burnham
Hichmond
Crime in Paris Sweeps Yields Vast Arrest Totals
Paris reports that sweeping police measures after the exposition closing led to 12,970 arrests in December. Among those detained were six murderers, 925 thieves and pickpockets, 6,879 vagrants, 2,459 intoxicated individuals, and 4,063 prostitutes, as authorities curb unemployment and street disorder.
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Paris
Parle
FINE DUCK SHOOTING BY EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Ex president Cleveland and his party enjoyed a propitious duck shooting day in Georgetown with Cleveland edging Captain Evans at the close after a lively forenoon chase. The group reported good health and high spirits for the outing.
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Georgetown
D. C
Cleveland
Robbey Soues
Evans
Secretary of War briefs Congress on Galveston harbor channel plan
Exclusive wire report states the secretary of war presented a preliminary Galveston harbor project to Congress. The plan aims to widen and deepen the channel to a just inside the city, with a proposed thirty foot depth estimated at 1,155,000 dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Galvertten Bar
Teas
Galveston
Fatal and nonfatal shipyard accidents reported in Marleton region
A January 1 report from Mine Duepootor Davin of the district notes 40 fatal and 75 nonfatal injuries in Marleton last year. In the month cited, 10 accidents occurred with 42 fatalities.
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Warleton
Shipping list notes multiple transatlantic sailings
Exclusive wire reports several liner movements from Liverpool to New York and Cherbourg to Southampton with calling ports including Havre Kelner Willet and Querasytown. Additional entries mention Dermeny from Liverpool for New Sea and Spaanndan sailing to New York.
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Fre- New York
la Queque
Havre
Kelner Willet
Bren
Cherbourg
Southampton
Boston Bicycle Race Fortieth Day Results
The Amociates Pres reports figures from the six day bicycle meet. Competitors Walther Stinson McLean Ma eer McEachern Dawney Viecher and Naboouk are listed with times and distances including 7 miles 4 loops and prices like 08.7 and 70.2 as part of the event standings.
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Hooton
Jani
Walther
Stinson
McLean
Eer
McEachern
Dawney
Viecher
Naboouk
Muller
Weather Note From The Amwoociated Prem
Exclusive Amwoociated Prem report from Ciloa indicates midnight temperature one degree below zero with no precipitation or wind details.
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Ciloa
Jan, S
Nere
General Chaffee Cleared of Looting Suspicions in China
General Chaffee has cleared himself of any participation in looting expeditions in China after his Pekin excursion. Officials in Washington received his cablegram explaining that American legation guards were not to take part in ordinary military operations and that reports of co operation with a German force were unfounded.
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Jan
Chaffee
China
Pekin
War Department
Legation Guards
Hin
Bishop Annecy Case Verdict Falls Short for Government
The Conseil d Etat ruled the Bishop of Annecy could not be forced to officiate at funerals where Free Masons appeared with ingignia. The court suspended the bishop’s stipend but allowed it to continue, a result deemed unsatisfactory to the government.
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Paris
Conseil D'Etat
Annecy
Deaths of a Day Inaccurate Listing From The Meoclated Prom
Death notices report Everett Prosar of Orange New Jersey age fifty died after long liver ailment. Major General James E Slaughter died in Mexico City after Confederate service. William Ruesel Warren Chronicle editor died aged eighty five after fifty years in journalism. Rt Rev Dr Jacinto Lopes archbishop of Guadalajara is dead.
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Everett Prosar
United States
Coroa
Thin City
Orange
N. J
Frew
American Addade Association
Mrmder
Warren
William Ruesel
Warren Chronicle
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City of Mexico
Jacinto Lopes
Guadalajara
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