Battle for U S Senate Opens in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 14 the great battle for United States senator begins with first ballots in both houses. Quay leads anti-Quay factions as Democrats and anti-Quay Republicans rally, while resignation of David Martin Berman clears the ground for early ballots and potential deadlock followed by joint assembly.
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Harrisburg
United States
Senate
House
Joint Assembly
Senator Quay
Senatore
Mermahere
Cworge A. Jenks
Wf Bronkvill
anti-Quay
Ten
Pentone
Quay
Lochiel Hotel
Wanamaker Among Notable Figures At Anti-Quay Headquarters
The article notes Wanamaker as a prominent figure at the anti-Quay headquarters while signaling confidence that the re-election battle will be short and decisive. It mentions managers and followers rallying around this stance.
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Anti-Quay
John Wanamaker
Fix
Harrisburg Debates Over Quay Election After Anti-Quay Meeting
Ex Senator Durham asserts only four Republicans attended the anti-Quay caucus and predicts Quay’s election despite opposition. He says two watchers verified attendance and claims the opposition is demoralized. Judge Gordon and others say Democrats will oppose Quay and back Mikina and Reeder, urging rejection of payroll conspirators.
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Harrisburg
Durham
Philadelphia
Quay
Wanamaker
Senator Quays
Furin
Gordon
Quasy
Mikina
Frank Reeder
Commonwealth
Senate
Havana's New Police Pressure and pay concerns in Cuba
General Menocal and Captain McCullagh review 300 police applicants in Havana with about 85 patrolmen chosen so far including 30 Spaniards. Pay at fifty dollars monthly seen as inadequate. Two lieutenants became patrolmen last Saturday. Port projects include United States pier at Triscornia and seven railroad warehouses with 1,400 workers. Alfredo Rego seeks cattle inspection rights but is not granted.
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Havana
General Menocal
McCullagh
Menocwlle
Menocal
San Juan de Porto Riva
United States
Triscornia
Hecker
Senor
Alfredo Rego
General Ludlow
War Department Deliberates In Commissary General Case
Secretary Alger said the War Department has taken no action yet in the case of Commissary General Eugen. The inquiry continues with both officials in close consultation. General Miles departed on a personal errand and plans to return tonight, with no charges expected against General Fagen, left to the department to handle.
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Washington
Alger
War Department
Eugen
Miles
Army Headquarters
Fagen
War Investigating Commission
Obnoxious Box From Binghamton Contains Cigars
A mysterious oblong box mailed from Binghamton to Harry Cornish of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club in New York carried cigars, not an infernal device, despite early speculation tied to the Adams poisoning case. A local dealer sent the cigars to Mr Cornish hoping government bonds would comfort him during the ongoing mystery.
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Binghamton
New York
Harry Cornish
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New York City
Cornish
Funeral for Nelson Dingley Viewed by Nation in Capitol Pride
State funeral in the House of Representatives for Nelson Dingley marks a grand tribute with president cabinet diplomats and judges in attendance. The bier lay in state as thousands passed by for viewings before the joint session and speakers led by Speaker Reed. Rev Newman officiated with Dr Boyden and Millburn giving prayers and a quartet singing.
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House of Representatives
8. M. Newman
Washington
Noleon Dingley
Supreme Court
Senate
House
New York Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
McWin
Ley Wicehairman
Hamilton
Capitol
Li Wolock
Hall of Representatives
Capitol Police
Bergeaunt-at-Arme
Reed
Dingles
Tennyson
M. Newmn
Hey
Boyden
Mets
Newman
St. John
Teo
Millburn
Howe
Jesus
Akers reports on Cuba's postwar recovery and sugar outlook
Charles Akers of the London Times writes from Mexico City that Cuban troops are compliant with U S authorities and generals aid reconstruction. He says Cuba may form its own government under U S protection, rejects Maine conspiracy claims, and notes 180 to 200 central sugar factories planned to operate by January end with a 700 000 to 800 000 ton crop and expanded plantings next June and July.
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Mexico City
Charles Akers
London Times
Cuba
Mr. Akers
United States
Havana
Maine
Akers
Opening of Prussian Diet Opens with Speech from the Throne
Berlin reports the Prussian diet opened with an address by Emperor William praising a favorable financial outlook and sound national foundations. He outlined proposals to extend railways and navigable canals from the Dortmund Ems Canal to the Rhine, Weser, and Elbe. The emperor read the speech in the White Hall, greeted by continuous cheers.
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Berlin
William
Dortmund-Ems
Rhine
Weeer
Elin
National Carbon Company Incorporation in Trenton
The National Carbon company with authorized capital of 10 100 000 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey today. Incorporators listed include W M Lawrener Myron T Merrick James Palmer Webb C Hayes of Cleveland J Van Blarcum of St Louis A M Young of Brooklyn J M Humbird and D D Dickey of Pittsburgh and Hugh H Hamilton of Trenton.
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Trenton
N. J
National Carbon Company
W. M. Lawrener
Myron T. Merrick
James Palmer
Webb C. Hayes
Chevelind
J. ©. van Blarcum
St. Louis
A. M. Young
Brooklyna
J. M. Humbird
D. D. Dickey
Fitsburg
Hugh H. Hamilton
Decision for Kid McPartland Beats Carrig in Catchweight Bout
New York native Kid McPartland secured a decision over Jack Carrig of Oleda in a twenty round catchweight bout at the Olympic Athletic Club tonight. McPartland led most of the action, and Carrig never gained traction as the swift New Yorker dictated the pace.
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Buffalo
N, Y
Dan
Kid MacPartland
New York
Jack Carrig
Oleda
Olympic Athletic Club
McPartland
Carrig
Aen
Swift New Yorker
Lost Vessel Hunt Sails From Mobile
Under treasury orders in Washington the revenue cutter Winona left at 1 o clock this morning from New Orleans to scour the gulf coast for the missing pleasure yacht Paul Jones. The search follows the vessel’s two week absence near Pensacola.
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Mobile
Alo
Jan
Treasury Department
Washington
Winona
Gulf Coast
Paul Jones
New Orlains
Silver 18 Alive Says Silver Issue Remains Strong
Col. W J Bryan told a Denver audience that the silver issue remains vibrant, arguing the cause reflects people’s hopes and beliefs. He condemned the gold standard as unstable, warning it lowers prices and portends bankruptcy, and urged restoring bimetallism to balance money and property.
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Denver
Colo
Ww. J. Bryan
Bimetallic League
General Eagan Appeals to War Commission in Revised Statement
General Eagan delivers a revised sworn statement to the War Investigation Commission responsive to General Miles's accusations about army rations. He asserts his anger was excusable, apologizes for the earlier remarks, and explains delays while seeking a humane process. The commission opts to publish only the letter for now, withholding the full accompanying statement.
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Miles
War Investigation Commission
Washington
Chenersa Eagan
War Investignating Commission
Alin Beenie
Te Retail
Stremene
Secren
Ian
Mogan
War Commission
Goutlemeri
Bey
Vei
Orton
Tronken
Deruc
Charkes P. Kagan
Bagen
Ashes of Columbus Arrive in Cadiz for Transfer
Madrid reports a cabinet meeting adjourned due to a ministerial mess. Senor Sagosta warns that the American situation in the Philippines is very serious but provides no details. The Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadito carries reputed ashes of Columbus from Havana to Cadiz, then to Seville aboard the armed yacht Giralda.
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Madrid
Senor Sagosta
Philippines
Conde de Venadito
Cadis
Havana
Columbus
Giralda
Seville
Steamship Arrivals Report for New York Harbor
Ships arriving and departing in New York and Antwerp include the Servia from Liverpool and Weimar from Kiel. Aurania arrives in New York from Liverpool, Fuerst Memarok from Genoa via Naples, and other vessels travel to Antwerp and Southwark with Naples and Genoa routes noted.
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New York
Servia
Liverpool
Weimar
Kiemon
Antwerp
Southwark
Aurania
Naples
Fuerst Memarok
Genoa
Supreme Court Decisions in Philadelphia Petitions
In the Supreme Court today petitions for writs of error were allowed in the borough of Jeannelte versus Rovhme and Thayne versus Scranton Traction Co.
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Philadelphia
Jan
Supreme Court
Jeannelte Ve
Thayne Ve
Scranton Traction Cole
State Senate Organized and Nominates Officers
State Senate met in Harrisburg with President pro tem Snyder presiding as Gen. Gobin prepared to resign to become lieutenant governor. Amendments to the ballot law and to the constitution were introduced and referred, with nominations confirmed for medical examiners and other positions. The session adjourned to 9 AM tomorrow.
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Bille
Vaughan
Hirksburg
Senate
Snyder
Gen. Gobin
Benatorial Hattle Opens in Harrisburg and Local Meetings
Weather forecasts promise rain then clearing tonight. Local items note the Benatorial Hattle opening in Harrisburg, board of trade annual meeting, and various general and local notices including miners opposing annexation and soldiers at Camp Mackenzie.
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Harrisburg
Blate Renata
Lawmoakera
Nelson Dingrey
The
Board of Trade
Camp Mackenzie
Hurtey-Payne Fleht
Denver welcomes Col. Brean in bustling reception
Denver hosts Col. Brean amid a warm welcome by reception committees at the Patterson residence. Hundreds greet the silver champion as lawmakers and prominent figures meet him. Tomorrow features a legislatures address and a public talk on Nicoth's Vineyard.
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Denver
Cola
Dan
Colorel Willian J. Bevin
Ann Ibis
T. M. Patterson
Woordcock
Col
Oel Brean
Clese
Nicboth's Vineyard
Cherokees Plan Washington Protest Over Treaty
Prominent Cherokees including H Dick and J T left for Washington today to press President McKinley to oppose ratification of a treaty signed last Saturday by government and nations commissions dissolving tribal relations.
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Kansas City
Jan
Dave Muskrat
H. Dick
Talequah
J. T
Washington
McKinter
Government Commission
The
Nations Commission
Dreyfus Hearing Postponed Reported By Paris Journal
Paris reports that three weeks may pass before the court of cassation halts a public Dreyfus case hearing. M Loew, president of the criminal branch, notes the court awaits documents allegedly provided by Major Count Meterhagy in exact.
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Paris
M. Loew
Court of Casantion
Journal Today
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Count Meterhagy
Draw in Twenty Round Fight at Jiyperian Theater
In New Haven Spike Bulltvin of Triwton and Biddle Connolly of St Johns fought a spirited twenty round bout for 4 Dura of FOO that ended in a draw. Both fighters were warned for fouling and the bout was marred by repeated clinching and rough tactics. Connolly protested the decision at ringside.
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New Haven
Conn
Jon
Spike Bulltvin
Triwton
Biddle Connolly
St. Johns
Foo
Aneriy
Tommy Hogan Knocked Out in Seventh Round
Frank Mauldin of Rochotter knocked out Tommy Hu aun of Philadelphia in the seventh round of a planned twenty round bout tonight. Hogan fought at catchweights and showed the worse fitness as the sixth round left him near extinction before the decisive seventh round.
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Tommy Hogan
Frank Mauldin
Rochotter
Tommy Huaun
Philadelphia
Dynamite Blast Kills Man as Family Hurt in Tiltaville
In Tiltaville Wie Jan 16 a dynamite blast destroyed the VWuvyelle Menocham home near the town killing Meacham and fatally injuring his wife and four children. The cause of ignition remains unknown as the family home was destroyed.
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Tiltaville, Wie
Vwuvyelle Menocham
Loonie
Meacham
Mee
Esterhazy Is Expected in Paris Arrival Date Uncertain
Tondon January 17 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports Count Ferdinand Kateringy is expected to arrive in Paris today.
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Esterhazy
Tondon
Paris
Daily Chronicle Nove
Ferdiand Kateringy
Ahrens Mystery Deepens Over Missing Philadelphia Girl
Philadelphia reports the disappearance of Miss Fidith Ahrens who left her West Philadelphia home on January 7. Authorities and family fear possible mental imbalance as a reward is offered for her apprehension.
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Philadelphia
Fidith Ahrens
Misa Aie
Irish Street
West
Tibera
Farragut's Pilot Unpaid Claim Against Government
Terre Haute Indiana January 16 Captain William Taylor of Terre Haute claims 72500 from the federal government for service as a pilot during the Civil War. He helped Farragut’s fleet by guiding light-draft vessels through shallow waters near New Orleans and later served as pilot until the war’s end. His family suffered murder at the hands of guerillas and he narrowly escaped death multiple times.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Taylor
Washington
Taylor
Bowou Fourche
Mississippi River
New Orleans
FarrHeut
Clyer Taylor
Farragut
Tevlor
Mysterious deaths raise alarm in Baxter County
In Mountain Home Arkansas six healthy men died suddenly within days and others were saved by quick medical aid. Authorities suspect poison linked to whiskey from a blind pig. Names include Dr. Simpson Hogan Hayes and John Fout. A bottle of the suspected liquor has been tested by a chemist.
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Little Rock
Ark
Baxter County
Mountain Home
Vic- Lima
Dr. Simpson
Hogan
Bebi. Hayes
Buffalo
John Fout
Turkey orders Krupp guns in imperial trade move
Constantinople reports an imperial decree authorizes Turkey to purchase 162 Krupp field guns and 30 000 shrapnel shells. The move follows Emperor William's Orient visit and the gift of a modern Krupp howitzer to the sultan, with German papers applauding the calculated Turkish order.
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Constantinople
William
Orient
Turkey
Ciermany
Masked robbers break into Shamokin shop and steal from safe
In Shamokin Pennsylvania early morning hours masked men forced entry into L. A. Melly and Co. in Centralia and bound a watchman before escaping with cash. The gang then broke into a second firm’s wire room in the same building and fled with $1.
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Shamokin
Jan
L. A. Melly & Co
Ater
Centralia
Gaveloe
Due Pallard
Lehigh Cal Company
Battle on the Blue Nile and allied defeat report
The report describes a clash on the Blue Nile with Anglo Egyptian forces facing Dervish opposition led by Emir Feil. It claims a total destruction of the Tenth Bouidunes battalion and notes British involvement and subsequent credence challenges to the report.
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London
Jan M
Dee
Mille Nile
Derviehes Ander
Feil
Diplomats Reject Report Linking Philippine Ties to British Funds
January 14 dispatch from Washington reports the United States refusing to take seriously a revival of a cabled claim that Washington would swap the Philippine relationship for British West Indian funds. The article notes diplomats dismiss the possibility as improvised speculation without grounds.
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Lendon
Washington
United States
Felunds
Inaugural programme opens with governor elect arrival
The governor elect William A. Stone arrives with family for the inaugural events at Harrisburg. Luncheon at the executive mansion precedes formal ceremonies and a riverfront parade with National Guard units and civic groups. Hastings hosts reception for attaches as clubs and visitors gather to mark the transition.
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Hastings
Department
Arriva
Harrisburg
William A. Stone
Stone
National Guard
Stine
Mra
State
McCormick
David Martin
J. W. Roney
L. KE. Beitler
A. Z. Dull Mi
FE. B. Mitchell
W. J. Colder
W. F. Reeder
Olmstead
W. ©. Hickok
Harrisbure
Wastines
Tustings
Brooke's Cabinet Appointments for Havana Administration
This afternoon Governor General Brooke announced the new cabinet of advisers with appointments across five departments: Government Capote. Finance Deg vernine. Justice and Public Instruction Cionsalez Lanusa. Agriculture Industry Commerce and Public Works Sacnsi Vanes.
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Havana
Dan
Brooke
Department of Government
Domingo Mendez Capote
Department of Finance
Patro Deg«vernine
Department of Justiceer
Jore Antonio Cionsalez la« Nusa
Agriculture, Industry, Commerce and Public Works
Adolfo Sacnsi Vanes
Bricklayers Union Protests Government Inspectors
At today's session the Bricklayers International Union opened a resolution by Union No 1 of Pennsylvania calling attention to alleged incompetence of inspectors employed on government buildings.
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Horiford
Con
Jan
Nil Mawes’ International Union
Union No 1
Pennsylvala
Hillman Case Upheld By Supreme Court
In Philadelphia the Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in the William Hillman murder case. Hillman, convicted in October for killing Hertha Bpiegel, a year old girl in Pillarorg, was sentenced to death in Allegany County.
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Philadelphia
Dom
Supreme Court Todayy
Allegiwny County
William Hillmen
Hertha Bpiegel
Chlk
Pillalorg
Hillmin
Mistake of the Jury Reported in Tiarvisburg Case
Mrs Annie Whiton convicted of administering poison to her husband Jana Wien sentenced to twenty years in the Eastern penitentiary. Judge Simonton said the jury made a mistake in not yuki it w tres degree verdict.
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Tiarvisburg
Jon
Annie Whyton
Jana Wien
Oba
Simonton
Tae
Weather forecast for Kyoto and surrounding areas
A midweek forecast calls for variable winds and unsettled conditions. The outlook includes possible showers with temperatures near seasonal norms and a chance of clearing by late week.
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Washington
Kyoto
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