Lodge Bill Passes Amid Bi metallic Debate and Immigration Fight
Washington January 17 Senate features Senator Wolcott bi metallic commission speech on international talks and the Lodge immigration bill passage by 45 to 28 after amendments. Morrison of Spooner proposals on literacy and family deportation were adopted. Hanna credentials handled at dawn as Mr. Foraker presided.
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Washington
Senate
Wolontt
Colorado
von Hengelmuller
Rirnewert
Tower
Embassy Staf
Hanna
Foraker
Ohio
Sherman
Moraker
Hobart
Wolcott
Mr. Spooner
Wisconsin
Immigrant Readability Bill Passes with Conditions and Exceptions
The measure allows immigrants over 16 who can read or write English or another language to enter, with age 66 as a limit for non readers. It permits certain family members to accompany or join the qualified immigrant and excludes Cuban arrivals amid unrest. Memorials include a Catholic seelection remonstrance and notes on the deficiency bill debated by the appropriations committee.
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United
Cuba
Toran Cariile
Bate
Treasury
United Brutoe
Murphy
J. Hale
Appropriations Committee
Funding Allocations Mentioned for Canal and Alaska Panels
The record notes allocations of $100,000 for the Nicaragua canal commission and $20,000 for the geological and topographical committees in Alaska as part of the ongoing appropriation discussion. The figures are cited without broader context.
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Nicaragua Canal
Alaska
McClellan Attacks Army as Obsolete in Congress
In Washington on January 17 the House debates army reform. McClellan of New York blasted the current army as inefficient and inadequately prepared for war, urging reorganization and better equipment, staff, and mobilization plans. Other speeches touched on trusts and civil liberty while the army bill remained unfinished at adjournment.
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Criti- Civea
Washington
District of Columbia
McClellan
New York
George B. McClellan
United States
Europe
Austria
Gettysburg
Congress
Lewis
Wash
Bryan
Lewin
Hanna
Frankfort
Germany
A. Seligman
Steamship Arrivale Naples Jeep Areiwad Normannia New Yor
Steamship Arrivale docks at Naples bringing Jeep Areiwad and the Normannia to New York amid transatlantic traffic. Details on arrivals and services are noted in maritime listings.
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Naples
Normannia
New
Yor
Dreyfus Affair Sparks Paris Chamber Clash
Paris January 17 excitement filled the chamber as M Cavaignac demanded discussion of a semi official note on the Dreyfus confession. Premier Meline refused, the chamber shelved the matter by a 310 to 243 vote, and anti Dreyfus demonstrations occurred without serious incident.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Cavaignac
Alfred Dreyfus
M. Lebrun-Renaud
M. Meline
Howse
Chamber of de- Mitlee
General Billet
M. Cavigmacher
Chamber
M. Brisson
Dreyfus
M. Lavertuson
M. Duperier de Larsan
M. Cavalenac
M. Duperter de Larsan
Boiler Explosion Hurts Five at Ferncliffe Distillery
A boiler explosion at the Ferncliffe distillery in Louisville Kentucky injures five workers this morning. John Kenny and Phil Kerb die from their burns. Charles Dickens Will Waterman and John Thompson suffer serious injuries but are expected to recover.
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Louiaville
Ferncliffe
Logan and
Lampton Streets
John Kenny
Phil Kerb
Charles Dickens
Will Waterman
John Thompson
Will
Quarrel ends with stabbing in Johnson City incident
Shamokin Pennsylvania report states Samuel Lees and George Haines fought in Johnson City last night. Haines stabbed Lees twice in the back, one wound two inches long reaching near the lung. Lees was carried to a saloon then Coal Run in critical condition. no arrest yet.
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Shamokin
Samuel
Lees
George Haines
Johnson City
Haines
Coal Run
Wilken rolling mill to resume in Shenango valley
Sharon Pennsylvania January 1 The Wilken roll ing mill one of the largest muck bar mills in the Shenango valley will resume operations here next week after two years idle The P J Kimberly Iron company stockholders met today and plan to start their large rolling mill March 1 About 100 men will be employed
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Sharon
Ing Mil
Shenango Valley
P. J. Kimberly Iron Company
Tragic House Deaths In Bowton Family
Robert Alexander from New York suffered a family tragedy as his three sons died from smoke inhalation after a stove or heater was left partly on. The tragedy left him in shock and in a state of distress.
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Bowton
Robert
Alexander
David
Jerome
Paul
Weeldent
New York
Fatal accident in Delaware and Madison Plymouth incident
A premature sudden accident in Delaware and Madison at Plymouth today fatally injures a person and leaves a minor injured. The report cites Wilken Barree and Antons involved in the incident.
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Wilken
Wilkes-Barre Republicans Choose Delegates for State Convention
Republican district conventions in Wilkes-Barre elected delegates to the state convention. In the first district E R Robinson and Cyrus Weiss were defeated. F W Wheaton and Samuel K R Morgan won. Lelsenring supporters prevailed in most other districts, with Wheaton and Morgan indicated as backing Lelsenring by Quay influence. Delegates named include Ravwb, Riddell, Minnick, Watkins, Barnes, Lemhenring, Bowman, Halwey and others.
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Wilkes-Barre
ER. P. Robinson
Cyrus Weiss
John Lelsenring
F. W. Wheaton
Samuel KR. Morgan
Lelsenring
Robinson
Leisenring
Messia
Wheaton
Morgan
Quay
Philip Ravwb
W. T. Riddell
L. R. Minnick
William T. Watkins
Thomas Barnes
Albert Lemhenring
C. C. Bowman
G. T. Halwey
Wages Cut Waves Through New England Cotton Mills
Boston reports a 10 to 11 percent wage cut affecting about 125000 workers in nearly 150 mills across New England as a temporary remedy for the textile downturn. Strikes erupt in New Bedford Bridg eford Saco Lewiston and Fall River amid closures and labor unrest. Rhode Island mills cut about 10 percent affecting 11500 workers with average weekly earnings around 4.73 dollars. Putnam Monohangett mill in Connecticut shows a smaller 5 percent reduction with 140 workers and steady output.
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Boston
New England
North
New Bedford
Briddeford
Saco
Lewinton
Laconia and Pepperell
Biddeford
York Mills
Androscoggin Mills
Lewiston
King Phillip
Fall River
Queen City Mills
Burlington
Acushnet Villa
Providence
R. I
Rhode Taland
B. B
R. Knight
Goddard Bros
Lippitt Company
Thie City
Lockwood Company
Waterloo
State Line
Connecticut
Putnam, Conn
Monohangett
Mayors discuss social evil plan in New York
Mayor Walter Flower of New Orleans met with Mayor Van Wyck at City Hall to discuss a social evil plan mirroring Paris. New Orleans restricts fallen women to a single sex district with venues likely to harbor disorder. Paris requires compulsory medical supervision for inmates, a feature not yet in force. Van Wyck indicated regulating the social evil is a serious city problem and suggested American cities may adopt the New Orleans version.
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New York
Walter ©. Flower
New Orleans
van Wyck
van Wyckwald
Flower
Contested Pennsylvania Race Delayed for Affidavits
The hose committee of elections in Washington grants the contestant time until January to file affidavits supporting a motion to appoint a witness to take testimony in Philadelphia for the Mudeon vs McAleor case in the Third Pennsylvania district.
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Washington, Jan
Hose Committee of Elections
Mudeon Ve. McAleor
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Stallings Trades Players in Philadelphia Shuffle
Villadelphia reports manager George Stallings has farmed Geler and Bhigatt to the BL Joul, Miller to Montreal, and disposed of Mullen and Merten to Columbus as part of a base ball roster reshuffle.
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Villadelphia
George Stallings
Philadelphia
Geler
Bhigatt
Miller
Montreal
Mullen
Merten
Columbus
Dole Arrives in San Francisco for Friendly Visit
President Dole of Hawaii lands in San Francisco on a non lobbying visit and says he will not argue for annexation. He plans three to four days in the city before Washington, where he may meet President McKinley and discuss government form if annexation proceeds. No US officials formally welcome him.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dole
Hawaii
Peru
United States
Atlate
Washington
McKinles
Legation
Tam
Relief for Cubans delayed supplies due to Havana unrest
Consul General Lee reports the delay in an American relief shipment from Philadelphia was caused by recent Havana disturbances. The Vigilancia arrived today with a new consignment and delivery should proceed without further delay. matter was quiet at 2.15 p.m. The cable responds to claims of obstructed shipments and duties violating Spain’s agreement.
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Washington
State Department
Lee
Department of State
Conshe
Havana
Vigilancia
Philadelphia
Fire at McKeesport destroys 1854 building
In McKeesport Pennsylvania a blaze early today ruined a six story structure on Fifth avenue valued at 75000 dollars. Janitor W D Lynch, his wife and seven children plus a visitor escaped in night clothing via a fire escape. The 1854 building housed jewelry and furnishing stores and several offices including Budget printing and Dr Gillies dental parlor.
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McKeesport
W. D. Lynch
Fifth Avenue
Lynch
Yester
Calm cases non-suited at Shamokin court
Twenty calm cases were non-suited for technicalities as plaintiffs plan new proceedings. Twenty-five cases were presented with five settled. claims totaled $25,000. Plaintiffs alleged culm washed into streams during floods ruining farm land between Shamokin and Mount Carmel. defendants included Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron and Lehigh Coal and Iron.
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Shamokin
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lehigh Company
Bhamokin
Mount Carmel
Wertheimer Firm Sells Liabilities to Bruno Richter
New York January 17 Wertheimer er Herman Starnberger and Jacob Stein berger doing business as Wertheimer & Co and Wertheimer Glove Manufacturing Johnstown Ohio signed over to Bruno Richter without preferences. Liabilities reported about 600 and the same amount in assets. The firm has operated for about two years.
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New York
Maurice Wertheimer
Herman Starnberger
Jacob Steinberger
Wertheimer & Co
Wertheimer Glove Manufacturing Company
Johnstown
Bruno Richter
Owl
Macy and Pendleton Bankers Assign to Harold G Corti
New York Jan 17 The firm Macy and Pendleton bankers and brokers assigned to Harold G Corti. The firm holds free of lien in this city and membership in the New York Stock Produce Cotton and Coffees exchanges. The liabilities are under discussion.
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Hig View
New York
Macy and Pendleton
Ths
Harold G. Corti
Fim
Secretary Alger Improves From Illness
Secretary Alger was able to sit up briefly today in Washington as his condition shows some improvement. He remains under observation and will be kept resting while doctors monitor his recovery.
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Alger
Washington
Dreyfus Case Chases a Bill in France
France debates a bill tied to the Dreyfus affair amid national and parliamentary action. Included are references to Congress proceedings and a broader roundup of local government and court activity.
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France
Hawaii
San Wroninson
Dreyfus
Congress
Atherton
Board of Trade
West Side
Lackawanna County News
Markota
Ohio House investigates bribery attempt in Hanna senatorial bid
Speaker Mason forms a committee to probe an alleged bribery attempt aimed at Representative Otis of Hamilton county to vote for M A Hanna for senator. The anti Hanna panel includes Rutan Spellmyer Boxwell Rankin Kenny with Rutan named chair. A joint session with senate investigators is planned for tomorrow to set procedures.
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Columbus
Mason
House of Representatives
Otis
Hamilton County
M. A. Hanna
Rutan
Carroll County
Spellmyer
Hamiton
Boxwell
Warren
Rankin
Fayette
Kenny
Mercer
McKisson
Spellinger
Senate
Burke
Cuyahoga County
Robertson
Hamilton
Finch
Perry
Long
Miami
Garfield
Lake
Hurke
Hanna
Supreme Court rulings filed in Philadelphia January 17
The court released several per curiam and motion actions. Denials and dismissals included Manley trustee appeal and Smelta v Pennsylvania Railroad. re argument orders issued in York County cases Bebriener et al and York Trust Real Estate vs Gallatin. hearings set for February 1948.
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Manley
Lackawanna County
Smelta Ve. Pennsylvannia Railroad Company
C. P. Lancaster
McGeary Va. Jenkins
the and Trust Company
Bebriener Et al
York County
York Trust Real Estate
Els
Gallatin
C. P
York
Miller Et
Pittsburg
Kinges
Wyle Appeal
O. c
Allegheny
Latrobe
Westmoreland
Bread Riots Erupt in Ancona After Ration Demand
In Ancona Italy on January 17 women led a Bodalist demonstration demanding lower bread prices. The crowd moved through the town prompting mayoral promises but men joined, shops were stoned, several were hurt, and multiple arrests were made.
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Ancona
Italy
Bodalista
Iven and Catton Open Handicap Billiards Match in Chicago
Frank Iven and William Catton opened a handicap billiards game in Central Music Hall with Iven facing an 80 point target. The confusing line lists scores and averages for both players with mixed digits, but confirms the match start and venue.
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Chicago
Frank Iven
Willam Catton
Muwie Hall
Is Inch
Balk
Ives
Catton
Beore
Iven
Beth
Tech
Diamonds and cash reported missing with clerks in Boston case
Boston police report Edward A. Knight a continental clerk for Dr J F Canning tanker and broker is missing with him are diamonds jewelry and about $100 in cash. The total value of the property is estimated between 28 000 and 40 000 dollars.
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Boston
Edward A. Knight
Boloul Eboek
Tragic Fox Hunt Accident Claims Child in Mount Upton
In Huntingdon County a three year old, Jam Jr William Heatley of Mount Upton, was killed instantly by accidental gun discharge while hunting foxes. The incident occurred as the rifle fired through a fence from Liegun White draws ing. He was to be taken to Philadelphia later that evening.
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Huntingdon
Jam Jr
William Heatley
Mount Upton
Philadelphia
Riotous anti Jewish meeting in Tivoli hall Paris
A January 17 Paris report describes a large anti Dreyfus crowd at Tivoli Hall with 5000 anarchists and students clashing with police and anti Semites. Banners declare death to the Jews while tumult and fights erupt over leadership and banners. Police and guards restore order as protests spread to streets and shops in Marseilles Nantes Lyons.
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Paris
Tivouleaux Hall
Aanth-Semite Committee
M. Guerin
Propis Inge
M. Rochefort
M. Drumont
M. Thiebaud
Tribune
M. Courtois
M. Millevoye
M. Mellevoye
Vive L' Armee
Marseilles
Nantes
Lyons
England's Purpose Echoes in Policy Speech in London
London authorities report Sir Michael Hicks-Head chancellor of the exchequer spoke at Bwonsen tonight. He aligned with Mr. Balfour on Indian policy and stated the government remains determined not to close the door to Chinese commerce despite the wartime context.
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England
London
Weighton
Michael Hicks-Head
Exchequer
Bwonsen
Balfour
Treasury
Manchester
Fire destroys multiple houses in Walnutport area
A blaze swept through Walnutport in this county burning Bilas Kearns and George Troth residences and the adjoining double building occupied by tenants. The fire destroyed both structures, leaving the properties a total loss. No injuries reported.
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Allentown
Bilas Kearns
George Troth
K. J. Walt
Everml
Walnutport
Tune
Attack at Corfu Catholic Church Leaves Priest Dead
A shooting at the Catholic church in Corfu, Greece, on January 11 injured several and killed Father Braet Laitous. One assailant was mortally wounded and two others injured during the attack.
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Prion
Corfu
Island
Greece
Durin Veepers
Pather Braet Laitous
Weather forecast for the middle states and New England
The Herald reports cloudy conditions across the middle states and New England today with a colder trend. Northeasterly to easterly winds strengthen then turn gradually milder as temperatures rise. snow or rain expected in some areas with possible coastal gusts tonight.
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Wenther Porecant
New York
Middle States
New England
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