Hanna Wins Senate Seat as Bribery Probes Persist
Marcus A. Hanna is elected to represent Ohio in the U S Senate for seven years and two months amid ongoing accusations of bribery and coercion. Jeptha Garrard withdraws. Cleveland’s Senator Dodge was urged for the short term but rejected by Dodge and Hanna allies. The official tally shows Hanna with a narrow majority, and a celebratory demonstration follows in Columbus as Hanna pledges to serve all Ohioans.
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Senator Dodge
Dodge
Hanna
Columbus
Marcus A. Hanna
Ohio
Senate
McKinley
William McKinley
St. Louis
National Republican Committee
John Sherman
Toledo
Charles L. Kurtz
Foraker
Bushnell
Kurtz
State Committee
Ohio Republican
Kurts
Jeptha Garrard
Garrard
Droste
Lane
Cleveland
McKiscon
Senators
Manne
MrKisson
General Assembly
Smail Hall
Presidential nominations sent to Senate in Washington
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Mark B. Brewer of Michigan for civil service commissioner Rawin H. Conger of Iowa as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to China Charles Page Bryan of Illinois as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Brazil and Henry W. Furness of Indiana as consul at Bahia Brazil.
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Washington
Jay
Senate
Mark
Brewer
Michigan
Rawin H. Conger
Iowa
United States
China
Charles Page Bryan
Tilmois
Brazil
Henry W. Furness
Indiana
Bahia
Fierce Fire at the Dunbar Mine
A fierce blaze rages in the Ferguson coal mine of the Dunbar Furnace company near Dunbar Pennsylvania. Early reports indicate mine operations were suspended last week and the fire has since spread over acres, with no official cause released.
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Dunbar
Dunbar, Pa
Joan
Ferguson
Dunbar Furnace Company
Caueo Wis
Senate considers and adopts resolution with 22 votes
Consideration in the senate resumed and adopted by 22 votes with dissenters calling it bunk. A five member committee started work that night but produced no new developments. After adjournment tonight both legislature branches will adjourn until Monday.
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Senate
What Cubans Need
A Cuban relief message lists urgent items including summer clothing for women and children medicines especially quinine hard bread flour cornmeal bacon rice lard potatoes beans salt cod canned goods condensed milk blankets and charcoal Nurses and medicines are also sought The Cuban relief committee shipped 28 packages and quinine on the Ward line steamer Vigilancia consigned to Consul General Lee More shipments are planned weekly with relief committees forming nationwide
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New York
Lee
Central Cuban Relief Committee
Cuba
Havana
Ward Line
Vigilancia
Tragic Death by Self Destruction of Local Teacher
In Lancaster County on January 12 Christian N Holsinger a 1 year old school teacher hanged himself in Adam Mohlers barn at Lincoln and then shot himself in the head. A note in his coat blamed love disappointment and asked delivery to Miss Blackbill with a gold ring found wrapped with the note.
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Lancaster
Pan
Christian N. Holsinger
Adam Mohler
Lincoln
Fire destroys Hill Farm mine killing twenty five miners
Officials refuse to disclose the fire’s true cause. The Hill Farm mine burned through the t-rated tunnel in which twenty five miners died and were entombed nearly two years earlier. A firefighting effort has made little progress. several workers were overcome by black damp but revived on the surface. The mine has burned for over seven years and likely never will be extinguished, consuming acres of coal after machinery was removed.
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Hii Farm Milne
Hill Farm
Fake Indian uprising tale traced to railroad agent
Jan 12 Booth McAlester reports the Indian uprising story is a fabrication. The initial dispatch came from the railroad agent at Earlboro to the train dispatcher. United States Marshal Bennett arrived to verify and heads to Fariboro as officials say Bariboro and Melauska remain quiet.
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Booth McAlester
J. T
C.o. and G. Railway
Earlboro
Fariboro
United States
Marshal Bennett
Northern District
Hoe
Bariboro
Melauska
Money Lender Sues Lady Jessica Sykes for 10000
In London on January 12 2 the case of Daniel Jay a money lender against Lady Jessica Sykes a relative of the Duke of Portland to recover 10000 with interest began in court. Sir Tatton Sykes husband of the defendant denied the signatures were his and alleged forgery by his wife. The funds were used in speculation. Lady Sykes was recently arrested for obtaining money by false pretenses.
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London
Daniel Jay
Jessica Sykes
Duke of Portland
Tatton Sykes
Bykes
Fire in Cripple Gate District Caused by Unknown Persons
After weeks of inquiry the jury concluded the Cripple Gate fire was not from a gun explosion or spontaneous combustion but the work of one or more unknown persons. The blaze caused estimated losses of 1 750 000 dollars.
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London
Cripple Gate
Two Schooners Missing Off Gloucester Fisher Fleet
Gloucester reports two overdue schooners, the Hustler and the John K McKensie, feared lost with 46 men aboard. The Hustler sailed August 25 for the Hawk cod fishery under Captain Alexander J McFadden, owned by Tarr & Bro, while the John K McKensie headed for halibut banks weeks ago.
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Gloucester
Mass
Hustler
John BE
McKensie
James EB
Tarr & Bro
Alexander J. McFadden
John K. McKensie
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Across Ports
The list shows vessels arriving in New York and Southampton and departures to Europe, including steamships Teutonic Kaiser Wilhelm II and Normannia. Ports mentioned include New York Southampton Liverpool Naples and Gibraltar with destinations Alexandria Genoa and Queenstown.
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New York
Southampton
Teutonic
Liverpool
G&i
Louis
Fuer
Bismarck
Hamburg
Queenstown
Germanic
Naples
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Gibraltur
Normannia
Alexandria
Genoa
Murphy Jury Discharged In Cuba Expedition Case
Wilmington Delaware January 1 The case of Captain Edward Murphy of the Laurada indicted for carrying a filibustering expedition to Cuba was heard in the U S district court today. Pending argument on demurrer to the indictment the jury was discharged until tomorrow.
Mexico Congress Confirms Long Term Telegraph Pact
The Mexican congress has cut and confirmed a long term contract with the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Mexican Telegraph Company for exclusive telegraphic exchange with Mexico. No basis exists for reports that Western Union bought Mexican federal lines.
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New York
Mexican Congress
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mexican Telegraph Company
Mexico
Death of Lewis T. Smith Father of Mt. Pocono
Stroudsburg Pa January 12 Lewis T Smith of Mt Pocono a prominent Democrat and wealthy citizen died today at age he was widely known as the father of Mt Pocono.
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Stroudsburg
Lewis T. Smith
Mt. Pocono
New Postmasters Appointed Across States
Among the fourth class postmasters named today are appointees for Pennsylvania Benesett Albert Greined Lingleston Mia EBBE Bal thaser. The list reflects nominal changes in postal leadership in January across several locations.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Benesett
Albert Greined
Lingleston
Mia
Ebbe
Balthaser
Plague Toll Rises in Bombay Over Two Days
In Bombay during the last forty eight hours Li deaths from the plague and 167 frosh caser reported.
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Pingoe
Bombay
Three Tickets in Philadelphia Republican Nominating Fight
Philadelphia factions of the Republican party swing into contention for the February nominating convention. William J. Roney leads a ticket for receiver of taxes with support from David Martin, while Harvey K. Newitt opposes him backed by Senator Penrose and other allies. Democrats nominate Donnelly for tax receiver and Gorman for magistrate as disorder erupts over credentials and seating.
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Philadelphia
Charles P. Donnelly
James E. Gorman
William J. Roney
Harvey K. Newlit
Roney
David T. Hart
Newlit
Boles Penrose
United States
David Martin
Martin
Alexander Crow
Balters
Samuel Ashbridge
Clement
Penrose
Durham
Bingham and
Youes
Adi
Quay
Harvey K. Newitt
Newitt
George G. Pierie
Deeds
Pilerie
Pierle
Robert Ralston
Eighth Ward
Pattton
Sheriff Crow
Pierie
Mr. Crow
Bolters
Henry F. Walton
Lindward
House of Representatives
Colonel Ralston
Broad Street
Warner's Hall
Industrial Hall
Elwood Becker
John W. Scott
Thomas I. Rankin
George McCurdy
Charlies P. Donnelly
League
David T
C. Wesley Thomas
A. &. L. Shields
Thomas
James B. Young
Charles W. Boger
John Specht
William Steck
J. H. Cassella
Tornado Killings Shock Kansas Town
A deadly Kansas tornado leaves over fifty dead as rescue teams search the debris. Officials warn of ongoing danger as rebuilding plans begin to take shape in the storm’s aftermath. Local reports note widespread damage across multiple communities and calls for aid.
Tornado devastates Fort Smith Arkansas leaving many dead
A night tornado ripped through Fort Smith Arkansas destroying homes hotels and businesses. Dozens are dead or missing and many structures including the Bur ness hotel and National cemetery were wrecked. Rescue teams search wreckage as rumors of further damage reach nearby towns.
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Fort Smith
Ark
National Cemetery
van Buren
Alma
Soldiers' Orphans' School Officers Elected in Harrisburg
A Soldiers' Orphans commission meeting in Harrisburg reelected Captain George W. Skinner as treasurer and kept Colonel Frank J. Magee as superintendent of the Boot land Industrial Training school through June next. Mayor John D. Patterson became chief clerk. Magee named inspector while male inspector role was dropped.
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Harrisburg
George W. Skinner
Pittsburg
Frank J. Magee
Wrightaville
Bootland
John D. Patterson
Joseph W. Pomeroy
Chambersburg
Magee
Chester Springs
Senator Mitchell
Jefferson
Captain Skinner
Scotland
Death of Rev Thomas Moore in Harper Kansas
Rev Thomas Moore collapsed and died of an apoplectic stroke during a sermon at the Baptist church in Harper Kansas on January 12. He helped originate the Salvation Army in London and was among the first to start the crusade in the United States. He worked with William Booth, studied in London, and spent much of his ministry in the eastern and southern states and Canada. He had recently served as pastor during revival meetings and was active in temperance campaigns. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Harper, Kan
Thomas &. Moore
Baptist Church
Mr. Moore
Salvation Army
London
William Booth
England
Spurgeon
Prators’ College
Lond
Brooklyn
Canada
Moore
New Cap Speculations For National Guard Headwear
Harrisburg January 12 Adjutant General Stewart drafts specifications to bid 600 U S Army regulation caps for the Pennsylvania National Guard. The contract will be awarded this month with general orders issued adopting the cap and directing delivery to the troops.
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Harrisburg
Stewart
National Guard
Pennesylvania
Nuggets Found Near Boulder Creek After Geese Feed
A report from Santa Cruz dated January 12 notes two gold nuggets found near Boulder Creek in the crops of wild geese. Geese fed on garth from a well, and prospectors plan to search the site and inspect the earth once outfits arrive.
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Nta Cruz
Cal
Boulder Creek
Nea
Tramp fatally shoots girl then chokes victim in Algonquin
A tramp visiting the Wollert home in Algonquin shot Louise Willert, the 9 year old daughter of Christian Wollert, after failing to obtain breakfast. He choked the wounded girl to death as a posse hunts the assailant.
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Algonquin, I
Christian Wollert
Louise Willert
Mia
Wollert
Drowned in a Fight at Sea Involving Sailors
The British tramp steamer Mary Anning reports that a fight aboard caused Charles Moyer to be thrown or fall overboard and drown. Fellow sailor Paul Naeseh, a 22 year old German, has been arrested on the incident.
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New York
Mary Anning
Paul Naeseh
Charles Moyer
Naeseh
Moyer
Weavers Refuse to Work in Geneva Cotton Mill
Weavers at the Geneva cotton mill near Wanshuck, owned by the Wanshuck company, joined a strike today mirroring the action of nearby workers. About 3 percent of the mill’s workers refused to work.
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Providence
Geneva
Wanshuck
Wanshuck Company
Senate confirms mint superintendent and PA revenue official
Washington on January 12 the senate confirmed Henry S Roger of Pennsylvania as superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint and Y T F Penman as collector of internal revenue for Pennsylvania's Twelfth district.
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Washington
Senate
Henry
Roger
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
F. Penman
Trade Board Endorses International Bank Bill
The New York board of trade adopted a resolution endorsing Senator Gray's bill to establish an international bank. Delegates were also to be sent to the monetary congress in Indianapolis next month.
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New York
New York Board of Trade
Benator Gray
Monetary Conveys
Indianapolis
St Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral Box Stolen After Mass
A box containing contributions for the poor at St Patrick pro cathedral in Harrisburg was stolen this morning after mass. The thief tried to eat the costly image on the altar but fled when a burglar alarm rang.
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Harrisburg
St. Patrick
Mrs McCusker Acquitted in Camden Murder Trial
Mrs Fiorence McCusker was found not guilty by a Camden jury in Judge Garrison's court of the murder of her husband by shooting him in November. The acquittal was delivered this afternoon after the trial proceedings.
Ito Named Premier as Ito Leads New Japanese Cabinet
London reports Ito is premier as the new Japanese cabinet forms under Ito. The Tokyo leadership consolidates power with Ito as prime mover and promiser guiding governance from Shanghai dispatches.
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Ito
London
Jun
Shanghai
Saya Tiat
Marquis Ito
General Gonzalez Muños Dies on Arrival in Porto Rico
Madrid reports General Gonsales Mu nos, new captain general of Porto Rico, died immediately after his arrival there.
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Nunes
Madrid
Gonsales Munos
Porto Rico
Weather forecast for the middle states and New England
In the middle states and New England clearing weather will prevail today. Rain or snow is expected in the morning with higher winds. Then the winds shift to fresh to brisk southwest or northwesterly directions.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
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Hburgeon
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John Martin
Madison County
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George Carter
Grand Opera House
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Burness Hotel
St. John's Hospital
J. M. Fouts
Joe Kyle
Milt Napton
Joe Lucas
ED Ferrell
Butcher
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Koy
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Loule Sengel
Gray
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Ulekan
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Texas
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J. Mance
Mann & Wilson
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First Baptist Church
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Hrownacombe Memorial Church
Soldiers’ Orphans
Hartieburg
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