Surprise as Havana Customs Extend Courtesy to Maine
Havana dispatch reports the US battleship Maine under Captain Charles Sigsbee arriving at 11 o'clock and receiving courtly salutations from Spanish forts and warships. Vice Admiral Pastor and Consul General Lee extended customary courtesies, with no incident aboard the flagship.
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Havana
United States
Muaine
Charles JD. Sigsbee
Lee
Congosto
Maine
Albert Medrano
Jose Pastor
Alfonso Xti
Gneiise- Nau
Sigsbee
Vicente Manterola
Admiralty Office
Pastor
Sigabee
Maximo Gomez
Jucaro Trocha
Camaguey District
Washington
State Department
Dupuy de Lome
Three Die In Head-On Freight Train Crash Near Upton
A head on collision between two Louisville and Nashville freight trains near Upton Kentucky early today left three dead and four injured. Victims include engineer J M Burnett and brakemen William Miller Lee Ellison plus a third unnamed tramp. Injured are Smith King Clarence Ryan Frank Bell and an additional engineer.
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Elizabethtown
Louisville and Nashville
Upton
Smith King
Clarence Ryan
J. M. Burnett
Frank Bell
Western Union
Dupont Denied Government Powder Contract Report
Wilmington based E I Du Pont de Nemours is said to have received a government order for ten million pounds of hexagonal powder for large guns but company officials deny knowledge of the contract. Alfred T Dupont says nothing unusual at the works as the powder mills run full time with extra night shifts.
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Wilmington
Del
E. I. Dupont de Nemours Company
Alfred T. Dupont
Judge Louis E McComas Wins Gorman Senate Seat
Annapolis Md Jan 4 Judge Louis E McComas of Washington County wins the United States Senate seat to succeed Arthur P Gorman. Final ballot 61 to 4 for Alexander Shaw 47 for Gorman amid bitter speeches. Westcott changed from Shaw to McCommas sealing the outcome as others followed in a dramatic caucus finale.
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Annapolis
Arthur P. Gorman
United States
Senate
Louis E. McComas
Washington County
Alexander Shaw
Baltimore
Gorman
Messia
Malcom
Taylor
John Wirt Randall
German
Boyle
Wirt
Cecil
Wilkinson
Worcester
McComas
Judge McComas
Republian
Westcott
Kent County
Shaw
McCommas
Shaefer
Bolt
McConis
Bhaw
Mesers
Quast
Baldwin
Short
Delacour
Baltimore City
Tornado at St Louis Delivers Deadly Impact
A Jan 3 gale in St Louis reached 66 mph, the strongest since May 27, 1806, causing two deaths August Weymeyer a 60 year old carpenter and Thomas Joseph Peterson four years old blown from roofs, one fatal injury, multiple minor injuries, and significant property damage.
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St. Louis
August Weymeyer
Shelda
Thomas Joseph Peterson
Franklin Avenue
Son Returns After 37 Years From Waterford
Waterford Connecticut January 25 37 years ago Philip Powers left Nere to seek his fortune. Yesterday a man about 65 entered Widow Powers home and claimed to be her son Philip. The reunion brought overwhelming joy raising fears of tragedy due to the mother's weakened condition. In the interim her husband and other children have died.
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Waterford
Conn
Philip Powers
Nere
Powers
Philip
Tenneiseo Senatorial Fight in Tennessee Legislature
In Nashville on January B A vote was taken in both senate and house for United States Senator. J J Wgnford Republican of Knoxville received all Republican votes. Democratic candidates Menara McMillan Turley and Taylor each drew one vote in each house, with three Populists voting for Turley. Most votes scattered. no election occurred as Democrats hold a majority and caucus resumed balloting.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jan
United States
J. J. W Gnford
Knoxville
Senate
House
Menara
McMillan
Turley
Taylor
Currency Reform Speech at Indianapolis Conference
Governor Shaw supports a nonpartisan currency plan born from Indianapolis trade groups. He cites past repudiation of irredeemable paper currency and urges a flexible redeemable paper standard with bank issuance and a circulation tax to prevent inflation, warning of financial panic and political upheaval.
British Africa expedition reaches Fashoda amid claims of Okuto capture
Lord Delamere leads a small party toward the Nile as British forces report fighting in Uganda and Osoga. France and Britain dispute Borgu and Horgu possession while telegrams note renewed clashes at Fort Lubwas and a casualty toll among Wagandas.
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France
Lord Delamere
Lagos
Africa
Okuto
Borgu
Horgu
Great Britain
London
Fashoda
Uganda
Mr. Pilkington
Macdonald
Major Macdonald
Fort Lubwas
Osoga
Hugh Cholmondeley
England
Dr. Atkinson
Lake Rudolph
Upper Nile
Riots in Algiers After Regent Funeral
About 10 000 people witnessed the regent rioting funeral in Algiers. On return to the Christian cemetery demonstrations resumed and mobs attacked a two Jew omnibus riders were beaten and stoned. Chebbat died tonight from a fractured skull. Eighty rioters were sentenced to three months to a year in prison and one thief got five years.
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Algiers
Chebbat
Heated Senate Debates Over Teller Resolution and Indian Bill
Washington January 2 A session marked by acrimonious debate over the Teller resolution and a closely watched House discussion of the Indian appropriation bill. Senators Allison Berry Hoar sparred as Teller urged his plan while Mr West signaled free silver. In the House Mr Smith of Arizona attacked Indian education and Mr Walker tried to strike funding for the Carlisle School. no vote on the motion.
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Conference of Boards of Trade
Indianapolis
Washington
Hugh H. Hanna
James A. Mount
Eastern Boards of Trade
Senate
Teller
Leslie M. Shaw
Town
Shaw
Allison
Iowa
Berry
Arkansas
Hoar
Massachusetts
Spooner
West
Quay
Smith
Arizona
Walker
Carlisle
Battleship Maine Surprise at Havana Headlines
News this morning reports a surprise action by the Maine in Havana waters unfolding amid political talk at the Philadelphia Merchants' Exchange and discussions on currency policy. The paper lists events from Congress, local celebrations, and religious lectures with brief society notes and market items.
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Maine
Havana
Hastings
Philadelphia Merchants’ Exchange
Brian
Congress
Riverhead Pastor Attacks Dance Club at Sunday Sermon
In Riverhead L I January 25 the Rev J Howard Hand pastor of the Methodist church condemned dancing after a visit by members of the Standard Athletic club to a church service. He urged abolition of dancing and proposed a gymnasium, saying athletics helped him and that round dances lead to moral harm.
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Riverhead
L. L
J. Howard Uand
Methodist Episcopal Church
Standard
Jie
Hand
Corbett Signs Articles For Rematch With Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett signed articles calling for a fight with Robert Fitzsimmons, identical to those used for Carson City with a $25,000 purse. Detroit promoter George Considine backs the plan, posts a $5,000 forfeit, and seeks $2,500 from each side if the bout falls through, plus offers other potential matchups and a Detroit meeting scheduled Sunday.
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Carson City
Chicago
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
George Considine
Detroit
Considine
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Kid McCoy
Choynski
Jeffries
Maher
Rublin
Kid Lavigne
McPar
Nine Grocers Fined in Oleomargarine Case in Trenton
In Trenton New Jersey nine grocers stood before Judge Relstab in district court charged with violating the oleomargarine law. Dairy Commissioner Maguire filed the complaint. Professor Shippen Wallace analyzed samples and declared them ole new butter. Grocers claimed innocence, saying they bought butter labeled Pure Butter from John Gratz of Camden and were told it came from the West as boiled butter. Gratz purportedly switched packaging at night. One witness Rose testified Gratz said he delivered the butter to his home and that it was rebranded as pure butter. Each grocer received a $100 fine and a pardon petition may seek relief.
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Trenton
N. J
Relstab
Maguire
Shippen Wallace
Burlington
South Fifth Street
Camden
Gratz
Rose
Court of Pardons
Condition of Maine banks shows growth in assets
The Maine bank examiners report 51 savings banks with 862 million in capital, 16 trust companies with 7.5 million, and 33 loan associations with 2.9 million. Despite four fewer institutions, total assets rise by 2.79 million. Depositors and stockholders received 2.04 million in interest and dividends, and deposits increased by 2.12 million. Of 147,879 depositors, 129,885 hold 500 or less.
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Ase
Deposita
Augusta
Maine Bank Examiners
Protest Against the Venus Monument Plan in Jersey City
The Veterans union directed its counsel Senator Daly to seek an injunction from the chancellor. They want the soldiers monument committee to pause final action until the goddess Venus is replaced by a soldier. The group terms Venus a notorious Egyptian courtesan.
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Jersey City
N. J
The
Veterans Union
Senator Daly
Venus
Land Grant Bill Sparks Utah State Lands Debate
Commissioner Herman of the General Land Office reports against Rep King’s bill to grant and cede public lands to Utah. He cites existing state grants totaling about 200 million acres and argues further cessions serve revenue interests rather than public good.
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Washington
Jan
Herman
General Land Office
King
Utah
Warned in Red Blood Ink in Vineland
Vineland New Jersey January 25 1920 Charles Ramsey found a white cap notice pinned to his door Written in blood red ink the message warned Ramsey to go to work and support his family or risk being “taken out some dark night and fogged unmercifully” Ramsey vowed to resist the intimidation and said he will make it hot for the white caps if they disturb him
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Vineland
N. J
Chas
Ramsey
Charles Ramsey
Hamsey
Fire Claims Eight Lives In Great Eastern Block
A blaze in the Great Eastern block last night killed eight people and likely a ninth. The victims include Misa Alice Wilson, 14, a bat trimmer. Maud Wilson, 15, slotter of Alice. Rose Smith, 20. Mrs H G Davies, elderly, from Nebraska City Neb who died after falling from the fifth story. W B Gordon, a mining engineer. Mia, Cora Peters and daughters Eitel and Alma, ages 9 and 7.
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Spokane
Ward
Jon
Great Eastern
Misa Alice Wilson
Maud Wilson
Slater
Alice
Rose Smith
H. G. Davies
Nebraska City
Neb
W. B. Gordon
Mia
Cora Peters
Eithel
Alma
Diamond Match Co Sued for 750000 by Lumberman
Marinette Mich Jan 25 The Diamond Match company sued for 750000 over its Ontonagon river operation. Papers filed in federal court at Marquette on behalf of Thomas Nestor a bomberman in the northern Michigan peninsula.
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Marinette
Mich
Diamond Match Company
Sait
Ontanagon River
Marquette
Thomas Nestor
Michigan Peninsula
Steamship Arrivals New York January report
Arrivals and clearances at New York include the steamship Southwark arriving from London and Southampton. Cleared vessels include Ma jreade bound for Liverpool Noordland for Antwerp and Louis for Southampton and Antwerp.
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New York
Lahn
Bremen
Southampton
Majreade
Liverpool
Noordland
Antwerp
Louis
Southwark
Newport man commits suicide over politics left note blaming women
Charles Hines of Newport shot himself after failing to secure positions in politics and loosing money. He left a note accusing women, politicos, and money of ruining him.
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Millville
N. J
Newport
House of Assembly
Charles Hines
Weather Forecast for the Midwest and New England
The Herald reports clearing skies and clear weather in the middle states and New England today. Winds shift to northwest with gradually falling temperatures, with rain or snow near the lake region and coasts in the morning and snow flurries in northern districts, followed by coastal gales. Thursday brings clear and colder conditions with brisk northwest winds.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Great Philadelphia Dinner Highlights State Commerce Wealth
Secretary Gage attended the Commercial Exchange banquet in Philadelphia praising the city as a leading commercial center. Governor Hastings reviewed Pennsylvania growth from iron to coal and steel, noting Philadelphia’s large share of national production and the state’s educational patrimony. Gage spoke on finances and the city’s historic role in national affairs.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Gage
Commercial Exchange
Walton
Hastings
Samuel C. Woolman
The
Exchange
Woolman
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Gulf
Pittsburg
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
New York City
Phiadelphia
United States
America
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