Alterations in Wilson Tariff Debate in Congress
Washington file details tariff talk pause in the House as McMillin bill moves to unite revenue provisions. Income tax debate features 2 to 1 percent proposals. Reed Wilson and Crisp prepare general tariff themes. Senate wrangles over Hawaiian annexation and foreign relations with Dolph recall and Voist influence shaping chances.
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PHERE
McMillin
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Tennessee
Pence
Colorado
DOLE CHARGES AGAINST WILLIS HAWAIIAN MAIL UPDATE
In Wasulsoron Jan 9 the Honolulu Monowai mail reached San Francisco and no definitive transmission to Congress occurred. It is believed President Dole’s letter detailing charges against Minister Willis remains with the secretary of state awaiting action.
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Honolulu
Monowai
San Francisco
Dole
Willis
Cleveland
Congress
Unclear Letter May Reach Congress Monday
The text suggests a letter likely to go to Congress on Monday. It purportedly contains a detailed specification of Minister Willis acta, and was demanded for explanation by President Dole in his extraordinary letter. The language implies a formal document by Minister William sete.
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Congress
Willis
Dole
William Sete
Plan to Build One of the Largest Mills in the World
Havertos January 29 reports negotiations to locate a silk mill in the city that would become one of the world’s largest. Read and Lovett of the Weatherly mills lead the project to a 40 000 spindle capacity employing 600 workers. Lehigh Valley railroad offers a site south of the city. Building costs near 225 000 with machinery at 10 000, as Weatherly mill operates after a six month fall blast.
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Havteros
Read and Lovett
Weatherly Mills
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Ten Thousand Dead in Persian City Kuchan Earthquake
San Francisco dispatch reports Kuchan Persia destroyed by a major earthquake. About ten thousand bodies recovered, the ancient city once home to two thousand people reduced to death and desolation. Fifty thousand cattle perished in the disaster.
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San Francisco
Protest Against Wilson Tariff Bill Asks Congress Action
The American Protective Tariff League prepared a protest to Congress outlining objections to the Wilson tariff bill. It argues wages will fall if passed, foreign employment would rise, the protective system would be damaged, and the bill would hurt American buyers and markets while lowering living standards.
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American Protective Tariff League
Congress
New York
The
Protective Tariff League
League
Free Freights and Fares in Utah Railroad War
A rail road dispute erupts in Utah between the San Pete Valley and the Rio Grand Western. The San Pete line, 44 miles from Nepal to Manti, claims to carry passengers and freight free to force terms. The English-owned narrow gauge San Pete threatens seven years of free service unless the Western yields.
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Denver
San Pato Valley Railroad
Rio Grand Western
Manti
Utah
Nepal
Union Pacific
San Pete
San Pate
Ohio Senate considers measure on wills and disinheritance
A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate aims to prevent disinheriting children in a will. It proposes that a person may dispose of two thirds of the patrimony, with the remaining share directed by law to reduce favoritism and entailed wealth. The measure seeks to curb accumulation of riches among a few and promote broader distribution.
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Columepus
Ohio Senate
Knights of Labor Seek Broader Injunction On Bond Issue
In Wasninotos on January 24 material changes are planned to the Knights of Labor petition seeking an injunction against bonds issued by Secretary Churlisle before tomorrow's court hearing. The petition is broadened on technical points to strengthen standing and clarify the case.
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Wasninotos
Knights of Labor
Churlisle
Coubt
Patchwork of Local Incidents and Civic Notes Mixed in Report
The registry shows 97 105 voters in Berks county with 16 810 in Reading. Allentown reports 21 left from the Liberty Bell reception to aid the needy. Four license cases target coal and beer wagons in Lebanon. Bogus checks are charged against W A Snyder, a Pittsburgh broker. Carnegie heir H F Frick donates 7.40 to Braddock school deficit. Two boys, Willie Smith and Harry Meyer, burglarize Eaterly's store in Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Pittsburgh, Allegheny plan improvements to view river boats for local rail lines. Lancaster jury awards 1275 to Harry Kaunsinold for hand loss in Connostoga Cork elevator incident. Shamokin dealer Thomas Gibbons fatally burns while fueling a pipe, driving. Foul play suspected in the disappearances of Harry Doob and Willian in Fredericksburg near Lebanon.
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Braddock School Board
Willie Smith
Harry Meyer
Eaterly
Roramere
Pittaville
Pittaborgern
Allegheninos
Allegheny
Lancaster
Harry Kaunslnold
Connstoga Cork Company
Shamokin
Thomas Gibbons
Harry Doob
Willian
Fredericksburg
Lebanon
William Will See Bismarck In Berlin Visit Amid Reconciliation
Hamburg and Berlin dispatches report Prince William’s planned audience with Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe and a symbolic reconciliation. The visit may align with April birthday timing and could yield Count Herbert Bismarck a diplomatic ambassadorship in Austria-Hungary, signaling improved German Austrian ties.
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Berlin
Friedrichsruhe
Count Herbert Bismarck
Brrvis
Riemarck
Alventuil
Count von Lehnedorff
Bismarck
Dr. Schweininger
Freidrichsrhue
Count Herbert Diamarck
Freidricharuhe
Derlin
Count Herbert
Anstria-Hungary
Prince Reuss
Bismark
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Judge Endrich Rules Theatrical Licenses Valid For Academy
Judge Endlich discharged William Calder and held that John D. Mishler, lessee and proprietor of the Academy of Music, pays the theater license and thus controls performances. The ruling states the exhibition belongs to the licensee, not the troupe, when the theater is under his control.
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Life” Company
Academy of Music
Wes
Endlich
John D. Mishler
Mishler
Academy
Nine Rutgers Students Summoned Over Green Paint Episodes
New Brunswick January 28 nine Stutgers college students were summoned before President Austin Scott yesterday morning for participating in green paint episodes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Several are expected to be expelled. The asunta, controlling body of Winant's dormitory, where two freshmen were dragged from their beds and painted green, will ensure punishment.
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New Brunswick
Stutgers College
Austin Scott Hers
Asunta
Winant
Scheme Uncovered in Duluth Timber Pre-emption Fraud
Special Land Office Inspector Swineford reports extensive fraud on 17 pre-emption claims on timber lands. Men were allegedly recruited on streets in Duluth and Superior for 25 dollars to file claims with false affidavits of prior settlement before March 8, 1801. The charges and affidavits have been sent to Washington for action.
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Duurn
Special Land Office
Swineford
Duluth
Superior
Washington
Virginia legislature seeks free passes for lawmakers
In Richstosp Virginia on January 28 the House member Mr. Cooke of Norfolk offered a bill requiring railroads steamships and steamboats chartered or amended to operate in the state to transport General Assembly members free of charge. The bill if enacted would force contracts between the state and transportation companies to provide free travel within the state.
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Richstosp
Virginia
Cooke
Norfolk
General Assembly
Charter Revisions Seek Free Legislature Transportation
Several companies petition for new charters or amendments to old ones to allow free transportation for lawmakers. The move aims to ease travel for members attending sessions and related duties.
Aged farmer found butchered in Creston home
R G Goodale, an elderly farmer near Afton, is found slain in his house after a bank failure at Tingley left him about 400 dollars poorer. He bears sixteen head and neck wounds, tied to a robbery with two pocketbooks missing and money hidden at the scene.
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Creston
R. G Goodale
Afton
Tingley
Han Wines
Goodles
Three Notorious Safe Burglars Arrested on Train
Three infamous safe blowers identified as John Flavel Johnny the Rat Charles Proctor and Henry Jickson were captured in Toledo on a Michigan Central train at 1100 last night. Police recovered a tool kit including nitro glycerine revolvers and other gear in Flavel's luggage. They are sought by Cleveland Detroit and other cities.
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Dan
John Flavel
Aline Johnny the Rat
Charles Proctor
Henry Jickson
United States
Michigan Central
Flavel
Cleveland
Detroit
Potters Peculiar Predicament Sparks Wage War in Trenton
In Trenton North Carolina the general ware potters refuse a wage cut and organize to stay out all winter. Workers claim they are not on strike while employers deny a lockout. About 5,000 potters, including men women and boys, face unemployment as reductions spread across 12 potteries and seven decorating shops. The annuary ware department remains unaffected.
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Trenton
N. C
Mummified Boy Baffles Bucyrus Doctors
Bucyrus Ohio January 28 doctors study Harvey Kenyon of Waldo Marion county who shows a mummified lower legs condition following vomiting. Physicians report yellow black discoloration and 'dried cartilage' like glue while unable to determine a cause. The boy remains cheerful and doctors hold hope for recovery.
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Bucyrus
Harvey Kenyon
Waldo
Marion County
Giant Bank Swindle Linked Across States In $200000 Fraud
Kansas City report says the Howell lumber firm of Atchison Kansas and J J Leinia of Jefferson Texas caused a nationwide bank fraud by circular fraudulent exchange drafts. Banks in Nebraska Texas Connecticut Omaha Chicago St Louis and Kansas City figure in the case as indorsements were swapped.
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George W. Howell &O
Atchison, Kan
J. J. Leinia
Jefferson
Tex
Nebraska
Texas
Connecticut
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Clubes Offer Big Purse for Corbett Jackson Fight
January 4 report says D Levy secretary of the Tacoma Athletic Club wired Jack Dempsey offering a $40,000 purse for the Corbett Jackson bout.
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Pirreneng
D. Levy
Tacoma, Wash
Jackeo
Governor Candidate Supports Protective Policies in South Carolina
Dr Samp son Pope, reform Democrat candidate for governor, declares opposition to the Wilson bill and endorses protection for American manufacturers. In San Francisco a street car crash injured twenty one of ninety aboard at Cherry and Thirtieth Streets.
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CoLusnta
Sampson Pope
Reform Democrate
San Francisco
Cherry and
Thirtieth Streets
Barings Profit Reported for Last Year
The report notes Barings earned a profit of 517803 dollars in the previous year. In Koorvak, Rossia many persons have been killed. Two accomplices of anarchist Ramon Morall, who attempted to shoot Baronloni's governor, are now in custody. Anarchist societies near Carrar Italy are being dispersed following Crispi’s swift actions. Michael Walsh, jailed in 1882 for shooting a Galway constable, has been released due to ill health.
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Koorvak
Rossia
Ramon Morall
Baronloni
Carrar Italy
Crispi
Galway
Ireland
Michael Walsh
Riots and Militias Overmining Clash in Mansfield
Reports from Mansfield Pa describe a riot at W J Stean’s mines on Tom’s Run with deputies and militia sworn in. Franz Josef Stepig, an Austrian-born rioter, dies after a battle with miners. rumors swirl he was killed by comrades or by bullet from rioters. A inquest is set for next Thursday.
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Mansfield
Jan Os
W. J. Stean
Tom
Squire's
W. J. Steen
Franz Josef Stepig
Bondling
Mann- Held
Woodville
Bridgeville
George Maartenfck
Heavidle
Tom's Run
Stopig
Stepin
I T
Isis
Art Munternick
Hien
Trogedy
Stepig
Champion Skater Lowers Mile Record in Cleveland
Champion skater Jin of Cleveland and 28 year old John son set new mile and quarter benchmarks in Cleveland. Jin clocked 1 16 85 for the mile with a flying start while Harry Hulse of Toronto posted a fast quarter mile time of 84 seconds, surpassing the former record.
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America
Cleveland
Jin
John & Johnson
Aimerica
Harry Hulse
Toronto
Glasgow Tron mill to resume work with 100 men aides
Glasgow Tron company at Portsrows Pa plans to restart its puddle mill tomorrow after a months idle period. About 100 workers will be employed as the plant resumes operations and the plate mill will be tested in operation.
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Glasgow Tron Company
Portsrows
Lancaster Youth Found at Neighbor's House In Freeze
A 15 year old boy of Robert J Evans left his bed in night attire and climbed onto a balcony rail at a neighbor's house during a severe cold snap in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The incident highlights a remarkable case of somnambulism observed early yesterday.
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Lancaster
Robert J. Evan
Escape and thawing rescue at neighbor’s home
A man climbed to an out-kitchen roof then hid in a tree before sneaking to a neighbor’s premises. He rapped on the door, woke the family, and was found asleep and nearly frozen, requiring a lengthy thawing period.
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Alimout
Talen
Factoryville Ghost Mystery Ends in Real Gun Encounter
In Factoryville, Jan. 24, a man armed with a double barreled shotgun waited in a barn passage to confront the famed spook. The spectral figure cried out, revealing nothing, and the ghost has not appeared since.
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Factoryville
Keranton Tribune
Scong
Fleming Outlaws End West Virginia Lawlessness Ringleader Doc Taylor
Three Virginia officers tracked the Fleming brothers from Fleming county to Boggs West Virginia where Cal Fleming died instantly and Heenan was wounded. Branham Hall and Swindell were also hurt. Doc Taylor, linked to the Mullins family murder, was previously jailed in the county.
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West Virginia
Doc Taylor
Big Stone Gip
Virginia
Fleming Brothers
Boggs
Cal Fleming
Heenan
Kis Hall
Doc Swindell
John Branham
Nicholasville
Branham
Hall
Swindell
Fleemings
Mullins
Taylor
Ambtion
Old Ira Mulline
Train Robber Trapped Inside Stuffed Buffalo
Northwestern Express messenger captured John Dalton who hid inside a stuffed buffalo using a six shooter through a glass eye. The messenger escaped danger by leaping to the back of the animal and sat on Dalton until the train reached the next station where authorities took him into custody. The theft carried a claim of 10,000.
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Dreapwoup
John Dalton
Northwestern Express
Dalton
Mr Childs Remains Asleep Through Night
In Philadelphia Mr Childs fell asleep at 4 pm and did not awaken by 6 pm. Doctors report his condition was quiet and there were no signs of danger by 12 midnight and believe he will live through the night.
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Philadelphia
Dan
Mr. Childs
Orioles Manager Hanlon Proposes 10000 to Corbett
Baltimore January 28 Manager Hanlon of the Baltimore Base Ball club has drawn up a contract offering Champion Jim Corbett ten thousand dollars to play with the Orioles the coming season. Corbett is a fine ball player and made a reputation on the Pacific slope.
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Baltimore
Hanlon
Jim Corbett
Orioles
Corbett
Pacific
Storms sweep New England as events disrupt daily life
A severe winter storm rages across New England while public events proceed. Emperor William’s birthday draws lavish celebration. Corbett refuses a $1,000 offer for a Baltimore baseball bid and defeats sparring partners before 6,000 at Madison Square Garden. A gale injures three crew on the Ethelwald, mint costs rise to 1.2 million dollars, and the National Saengerfest is set for June at Madison Square Garden with 70,000 expected attendees. Bridgeport streetcars halt amid steadfast strikers, and rioters in Bridgeville see a large-scale pursuit ending with many captured.
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William
Corbett
Baltimore
Jamead
Madison Square Garden
Ethelwald
Port Anton
Wen
Philadelphia
New York
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Bridgeville
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Lave
Eixtiven
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania
January 28 forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair morning skies with clouds and a likely rain during the night. Winds from the south.
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Pennsylvania
Fair
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