Naval Reserve Bill Debated Amid McKinley Memorial Preparations
In Washington the Senate debated forms of a naval reserve amid sharp remarks by Mr. Hale of Maine touching volunteers and militia. Hoar proposed a resolution on Bermuda duties for prisoners of war and the House passed the pension appropriation bill. A McKinley memorial program was approved with Hay to speak February 27.
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House
William McKinley
Associated Pres
Washington
Senate
Hale
Maine
Ehalf
Ming Thile
Naval Reserve
Miender
Nave Department
Am Naval Reserve
Hoar
New England
Tillman
Mr. Hoar
New Enghind
Santiago
Department of State
Bermuda
The
Hague
State Department
McKinley
John Hay
Hall of Representatives
Houses of Congress
Hay
United States
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Congress
Moody
Massachusetts
Payne
New York
Charleston
Hrosius
Pennsylvania
Wooten
Texas
Hurke
Ladies of the Confederacy Campaign Against Uncle Tom’s Cabin
A Kentucky meeting of the Albert Sidney Johnston chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy voted for an active campaign to block Uncle Tom’s Cabin from stages. They denounce the book as a base libel on the South and its slavery system, noting Harriet Beecher Stowe's regret over writing it. No action was taken on appealing to the Kentucky legislature.
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Daughters of Confederacy
Louisville
Albert Sidney Johnson Ohspicer
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Kentucky
The Pope Very Ill in Rome as Death Seems Possible
Rome dispatch reports the pope is gravely ill and near death with diminished nourishment and periods of unconsciousness. The Vatican source notes no pain and continual dozing while confusion about surroundings persists.
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London
Vanity Palt
Rome
Ding
Bloody Battle of the Vencellicks
A violent domestic tragedy in Pittsburgh unfolds with Vincent Vencelsick killing his wife Thess Tark and attacking three children, while a neighborless man and three boarders complicate the case. Police search for John Okenski as a missing suspect tied to earlier arson and robbery threats.
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Pittsburg
Jan. U
Vincent Vencelsiek
Oringalles
Prom
Venvelsick
Venecelsick
Vencelsick
Thess Tark
Wis
Wider Forrest
John Okenski
Sean Fince
Okenski
Geo
Wisolek
Byte
Ohio Mine Workers held secret convention findings
The article reports an underground meeting of Ohio mine workers discussing irregularities in their industry. An investigative inquiry is mentioned, with officials pursuing a deeper look into alleged abuses and safety concerns within the mine operations.
Canada population officially counted at one official estimate
A fragmented notice reports a government count for Canada with an official estimate showing a population figure near one trillion? The text is garbled but indicates a formal demographic assessment and a cited monetary or numerical value tied to the population figure.
Furnaces to Open at Port Henry and Crown Point
Beelaive Wire reports Wither bee Sherman and Company have leased Cedar Iron furnaces at Port Henry to Pilling and Crane of Philadelphia for years. Work will start immediately to restore the furnaces and enlarge stove capacity to raise pie iron output. by April they should be ready. Crown Point furnaces also leased to Pilling and Crane with ore from Mineville. United States Steel owns Crown Point and will use the same labor force. Port Henry output currently about 200 tons of pig iron. Crown Point furnaces can roughly double that amount.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Witherbee, Sherman and Company
Port Henry
Mesera, Pilling and Crane
Philadelphia
Pilling & Crane
Crown Point
X.Y
Ant Mineville
United States Steel Corporation
Prince Henry Plans and Escort for U S Visit
Berlin announces arrival February twenty two aboard Kron Prinz Wilhelm and departure March aboard Hamburg American liner Columbia with a large party including Hofmarschall von Seckendorft and officers. Secretary Long orders Admiral Evans to prepare a naval program for the reception in the United States.
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Associated Moves
Washington
von Tolleben
Washneten
Berlin
Prince Henry
United States
Germany
Columbia, Marck
Hofmarschall View Addiral von Seckendorft
de Cermin
Schmidt
von Schwind
von Maids
Dr. Reich
Herr von Tirpitz
Navy
de Camp
von Protha
Willian
von Plessen
Henry
Terr Hintae
Mavy
Robly Evans
Prince Frenky
Admiral Evans
New York
Major Low
Prince Henry of Pruselu
London
America
Hohenzollern
Fire at Edinboro Rages Amid Reported Destruction
An exclusive report describes a large fire near Edinboro sweeping away houses and residents as fire protection was lacking. A steamer was dispatched and the town seeks help to combat the blaze.
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Pitts
Hal
Rilinhors
Alxeeén
Jas
Unclear text about a crime report and alleged poisoning
The readable fragments describe a crime related to poisoning and a couple connected to the case. Names and places are garbled, but the sense is a reported murder attempt with involvement of specific individuals and authorities. Further readable details are too fragmentary to identify clear events or outcomes.
Murderer Meig Dies in Hospital
The Ampliated Preas reports in Madison Wis that Meig, convicted killer, died in hospital after allegedly murdering his wife. Officials say Koelg slit the wife’s throat with a butcher knife and then took his own life.
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Meig
Kachualve Wiry
Preas
Madison
Wis
Jan
Mi-Metijguily Kelywig
Koelg
Fusion Fails in Philadelphia City Fusion Talks End in Disorder
Negotiations among the Democrats Unionists and Municipal League for a fusion city ticket collapse amid demands over magistrate nominees and Donnelly Gorman. Democrats run a turbulent convention nominating straight candidates for city solicitor and two magistrates while Republicans hold primaries to select delegates for upcoming contests.
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Unionists
Municipal League
Associated Prom
Philadelphia
Union Party
Charles P. Donnelly
James J. Germain
Donnelly
Gorman
John TH. Keenan
Eity
Pennsylvania Base Ball League Elects Wittman President
Reading, Pa January 11 Exclusive Wire AP reports William A Wittman of Reading was chosen president secretary and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Base Ball League. Scranton Wilkes Barre Reading Lancaster and Lebanon have joined the league and will field teams with further applications from Euston Harrisburg Pottsville and Hazleton deferred until February 20. Carmen of Lancaster named vice president.
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Reading
Pennsylvania
William A. Wittman
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Lancaster
Lebanon
Euston
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Hazleton
Hell
Chearge Carmen
Third Day Racing At Segond Armory Bicyclists Collision
In a three day bicycle contest at Segond Regiment Armory a major spill injures several riders. Matilde breaks a collar bone Freeman sprains a shoulder while Fisher Gougolts and others suffer bumps. Leander and others are noted as causing or avoiding the crash. Race action continues with teams and riders regrouping tonight.
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Philadelphia
Dun
Segond Regiment Armory
Matilde
Freeman
Nile
Fisher
Gougolts
Leander
Oloe Ops Sudil
Matfield
Leander Os Opel
Hartel
Breemon
Eit Pelle
Chigolia
Goingolia
Goingolia’s Cing Was de Toatire of Thie Than, 1Tis Puttin
Wilson
Ieill
Che Poenotie Than
Tauers
M Ld
U2 Yestomlay
Va En Monlay
Manor Ain MeRuWelertt
Mayo
Ciougolte
Ambiguous Premiere Hinge Jail News From The Asociated Wire
An unclear foreign wire report claims Jan Mod Kurper, premier of Hotlane, faced a political incident or detention. The piece references speculation about ties to Or to Bey and mentions Brussels and Rome with uncertain details and dates.
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Ameterdam
Jan Mod Kurper
Hotlane
Unclear OCR: scattered place names and terms
Fragmentary text lists many city names and odd terms, with no clear event or narrative. Indicates a damaged wire service or telegraph note mentioning New York Southampton Antwerp Liverpool Plymouth Hewitt Manley and various unidentified terms.
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Low York
Dan
Lay Diwomne
Have
Louk
Southampton
Friye Fam
Antwerp
Tutondo
Liverpool
Gena
Helieet Bibsilatels
New York
Chui houne--Aprival
Waterela
New Viel
Unclear draft reports city water pipe failure
Fragmentary text describes a city water pipe incident with references to Dunkirk and a supplier. The garbled notes mention failures, a pump or pipe line, and a suggestion of foul weather or contamination impacting the water supply. No clear names or dates emerge.
Two Children Die in House Fire Tragedy
Exclusive Wireram reports a fatal blaze in Mart Street, St Louis, killing two children aged four and two. The dwelling was destroyed and the parents survived the incident.
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Astovisted
Prem
John Sod
Mhemey Kanter
Stephey Woodey
Mart St
Downey Sailor Pardoned by President After Long Campaign
A Chicago sailor Downey whose wife died while he was away and who faced deserter status is granted a presidential pardon. The pardon follows years of bills and reviews under multiple administrations, with Attorney General Knox proposing a pardon as the solution and the president approving it.
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Chicago
Eaeklel Downey
Washington
Downey
Mississippi
Ward
Amone
Nunerowa
Congress
Knox
Sheriff and Deputy Killed in Battle at Anadarko
Guthrie Oklahoma January 15 Sheriff Frank Smith and Deputy George Beck were killed by highwaymen eight miles west of Anadarko after storming an Indian hut. Deputy Briggs escaped unharmed as the posse of 100 hunted the notable gang led by Bob McCune Ben Cravens and Bob Sims.
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Smith
Beck
Anadurko
Highwigsmen
Briggs
Wehwaymen
Colombia government buys steamer in pacific
The Colombian government has purchased the steamer Chucuito from Pacific Steam Navigation. Artillery from the gunboat General Pinzon will be mounted on the Chucuto. Three hundred men transferred from Savinilla to Panna. A small sailing vessel near Pang notes Paculi fired shots but was allowed to head to Cauca. General Alban asked to send 200 troops from Buena Ventura if needed. The Libertador, used by General Matos in Venezuela, arrived at Bavinilla with Matos aboard and traveled to Biarranquill. Some believe the government supports Libertador actions.
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Colon
Colombia
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
General Pinzon
Savinilla
Pinzon
Panna
Pang
Paculi
Cauca
Alban
Buena Ventura
Pochy
Libertador
General Matos
Venezueli
Castro
Bavinilla
Employer cannot escape duties by contract, court rules
In Indianapolis by exclusive wire, a higher court affirmed a lower court ruling that an employer cannot, through any contract with workers, relieve himself of duties and liabilities imposed by law. The decision arose from a minor lawsuit over damages for an act causing injury.
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Intnapolis
Ind
Clipp Sentenced By Judge Foster In City Proceedings
A garbled report states clerk Jon McOisrles Clipp of the comptroller's department was sentenced by Judge Foster. The text mentions prior involvement in a grand plan and bonds but is severely distorted.
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New York
Jon
Oisrles Clipp
Man of Tants
Comptroller’s
Grand Lan Ene
Dude Foster
Chipp
New York Directors Meet Over Capital Plan at Jan Session
The board of directors of the New York unusual and Madam time Mant Toad company met today to discuss increases in the capital stock. The meeting aimed to authorize an issue of 1.50 per share and to set terms with stockholders and managers.
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New York
Unual
Madom
Geohied Tolay
Wahieek
Uwe Aye Oval
Uy Mieckiiniders
Elowk
Tli Camipams Cro
Drone Crash Report From Cumberland Md
Esclusive report states Jai by Clengy Now tlntady and Core Versel were found drift near Ventus. They were driving home when their vehicle left the road and plunged into a creek after crossing an embankment.
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Associated Prime
Cumbherland
Clengy
Man Found Dead After Fall Near Steel Mill Rail Line
John Hobbes, about 50, unmarried, was found dead at the foot of a 35 foot embankment beside the Lickawnone Tron and Steel oil rail mill track. Coroner’s autopsy cites a broken neck from a fall likely while walking home from Connell mines. A jury will hold an inquest at Cusick's this afternoon.
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Patrick Lynott
Lickawnone Tron and Steel Company
John Hobbes
Harrison Avenue
Hobbs
Saltry
Custick
Connell
Cusick's
Coasting accident on Pine Street injures several youths
A crowd of boys on a large sled collided with a horse and buggy at Pine Street near Jefferson Avenue. Jerome Caveney was unconscious, Charley Brown sustained facial wounds, Charley Murray headed the sled with head injuries, and six others suffered shakings up lasting days. A street car was involved in the spectacular crash and ambulances were summoned.
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Pine Street
Adams
Jefferson Avenues
Madison Avenue
Adams Avenue
Charley Murray
Murray
Bob
Godfrey
Kressler Court
Jefferson Avenue
Jerome Caveney
Caneuse Avenue
Charley Brown
Gibson Street
Burke
Aleigh
Deaths of a Day in Philadelphia and Nearby Areas
A chaotic obituary item lists several deaths including Millie, Josse, and Devon aged over 60. It notes military figures and local officials such as Colonel Mi son, W Adime of Delaware, and David Mdomanpie as prominent names. The piece references the Civil War era and local institutions, with scattered biographical details and ages.
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Philadelphia
Poewmionia
West Town
Hbs
Mison
United Mine Workers Convention Pushes Eight-Hour Day and Consolidation
At Wilkes-Barre district meeting of the United Mine Workers District No 1 resolutions urge a written notice to operators for joint conferences on grievances including an eight-hour day coal tonnage and union recognition. President Nichols calls for consolidation of small unions under a dominant body and cites 66 000 miners in the district with eight strikes in six months.
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Wilkes-Barre
Daig
United Mine Workers’ Convention
National Convention of Miners
Indianapolis
Hazleton
Nichols
American Federation of Labor
Scranton
Miners’ Union
Forest City
Shickshinny
United Mine Workers
Contributions to the McKinley Memorial Fund
Colonel Myron Herrick, treasurer of the memorial association, notes scarce contributions from wealthy leaders. He says wage earners and schoolchildren carry the effort, while those in top positions have delayed or forgotten.
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Cleveland
Dan
Myron, Herrick
McKinley National Memorial Association
American Bankers’ Association
McKinley Fund
William McKinley
Cambria Steel declares per cent dividend amid reorganization
The Cambria Steel directors announce a dividend equal to 73 percent after reorganizing the company. Reports from Philadelphia cite fatalities at nearby Thirewater blast scene, with two workers suffocated and a rescuer saved. The paper notes related labor issues and a meeting of local representatives at the Vancesid Inn.
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Willadelphia
Dan
Cambria Steel Company
Tolly
Equill
Hare
Chester
Jia
Mio Michael
John Fisher
Gan
Thirewater Steel
Hureishune
Fan
Nic Abate
Sunlire Knaimiel Ware Company
Blairsville
Expertal
Phadelphia
Hin
Vancesid Inn Works
I4nbonn
Améelcan
Washington
Dun
Miladesplan
Weather forecast for Washington
The forecast for Washington on Thursday and Friday calls for partly cloudy skies through Thursday, with a cold Friday. Light westerly winds accompany a fall in temperatures as temperatures edge lower into the end of the period.
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Washington
Jan
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