Lively Week in Congress Opens with Pettigrew Speech
The week in Washington starts with Senator Pettigrew addressing the Hawaiian question. Republicans debate renewing financial agitation while considering Army and Legislative appropriation bills. Civil service reform and census control feature in debate as partisan plans unfold.
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United States
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Corbett
Oregon
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Friends of the Treaty
Tobacco Soils Study Highlights Climate and Cultivation
Secretary Wilson releases a preliminary pamphlet by Milton Whitney on U S tobacco soils guidance. The report analyzes climate soil effects on tobacco types and curing, notes adaptability but quality depends on conditions, and outlines regional production shifts and meteorological sensitivity. It covers soils in major districts, new growth in Texas California and Florida, and details yields values and practices.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Vssue
United States
Milton Whitney
Chicago
Agricultural Department
Texas
California
Florida
Cuba
Sumatra
Poisoned Sister Suspect Arrested in Fatal Tea Poisoning
In Wooflstock New Jersey on January 20 19?? Mrs Cortée of Kent Parish allegedly prepared tea laced with strychnine for her sister Minnie Tucker. The victim's husband drank it and died. Coroners jury accuses Mrs Canavan and she has been arrested.
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N. J
Cort
Kent
Kermani
Slater
Minnie Tucker
Canavan
Numker
General Gomez spurns bribe in Cuban independence crisis
Havana reports the Cuban leader Gomez rejects a Spanish peace offer that would grant autonomy in exchange for money and exile. He accuses General Blanco of negotiating dishonor while affirming loyalty to the Cuban cause and promising continued resistance. Blanco sails to Manzanillo seeking a new path.
Postal Cuts Postponed Delays Face East Delivery Reductions
Washington reports a proposed February 1 cut in mall deliveries in eastern cities will be held in abeyance. Postmaster General Gary seeks a deficiency appropriation from Congress to avoid service cuts. Postmasters’ force reductions planned earlier have been suspended amid protests and expected congressional help.
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Gary
Monadnock Order Redirects to Easenda for Interception
The Monadnock departed San Diego for Magdalena Bay for target practice. After a telegram from Washington instructed Captain Clark of the Monterey to intercept the Almind hock and bring her back, the plan shifted. With little time to act, Clark ordered the Monadnock sent to Easenda where she will be notified of the change. No reason from Washington is provided.
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Magdalena Bay
Clark
Washington
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Wishington
Summer Hotel in Kennebunkport Destroyed by Fire
A large summer hotel in Kennebunkport Maine was completely destroyed by fire tonight. The building was one of the town’s largest summer hotels and was owned by the Kennebunkport Seashore Company.
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Kennebunkport Seashore Company
Lose, gTh Ie
German envoy promoted to rank of general in Botia
Berlin reports that Jan 30 Mor Vor Riehenwu, secretary of the German legation at Mt Waehneten, has been promoted to the rank of German general at Botia. The move signals heightened German military diplomacy in the region.
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Berlin
Imorr Vor Riehenwu
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Mt Waehneten
Botia
Shaw's Counsel Indicted in Shaw Murder Case
Camden N J Jan 30 The grand jury returned seven indictments in the Eli Shaw murder inquiry One indictment targets Harry Seovel senior counsel for Shaw Seovel posted 10000 bail with ex Judges Carrow and Westcott as his counsel Judge Garrison halted a trial amid jury influence rumors and Attorney General Grey led the investigation Stockton officials Chief Johnson and ex Recorder Miles were indicted for embracery both posted 2400 bail and were released John Mershaw remained jailed after failing to secure bail
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Conertion
Eli Shaw
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Seovel
Carrow
Weatcott
DI Shaw
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Grey
Grand Jury
Johnson
Miles
Stockton
Shaw Cnrve
John Mershaw
Ise
Bell
Moses Rosenstock A Bad Son-In-Law
New York reports Moses Rosenstock was arraigned at Center Street on the complaint of his father in law David Wilfson of Baltimore. He is held for requisition papers as detectives pursued his escape across cities stemming from gambling debts and a missing sum of money.
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Mores Ruoeenstock
Center Street
David Wilfson
Baldiere
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Rosenstock
Wilfoon
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Wilfson
Ravenstock
Germany
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Willson
Shonenstock
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Wolfser
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
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Fire on Mritika steamer Kige Jacket reaches two hours
Fire broke out in the after part of the Mritika steamer Kige Jacket arriving from Newport News. The Mersey and two tug boats battled flames for two hours. the third hold flooded and the voyage halted as the ship sank in mud. The Mersey commander was badly hurt.
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Jan. A
Thomas
Newport News
Postmaster Killed in Idaho Land Dispute
Jon Mh Morangue, county surveyor of Nez Peres county, shot and instantly killed D A Kippen, postmaster at Kippen Idaho. Morangue fired three shots all of which took effect. The trouble arose from a land lease dispute between the parties. Morangue surrendered to authorities.
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Ida
Jon
Morangue
Nez Peres County
D. A. Kippen
Kippen
Idaho
Morongue
Murphy Stops McCausland in Three Rounds at Grase Valley
Dan Murphy of Balt Lake defeats Jack McCausland of Browns Valley in a three round bout at the Grase Valley Athletic Club Cal. Murphy controlled the early action and scored four knockdowns in the third round.
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Cross Valley
Cal
Jan
Grase Valley Athletic Club
Dan Murphy
Balt Lake
Jack McCausland
Browns Valley
Severe cold grips Buratoga area with record low
Buratoga New York June 3 reports a severe cold spell as the avenue thermometer dropped to 2 below zero. Surrounding towns also report subzero readings with daytime highs near zero and a rapid fall in temperature ongoing through the day.
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Sera
Towlehe
Crazy Sausage Maler Identified in Bank Demands Case
The man who demanded 5 000 000 dollars at the Colorado National Bank has been identified as Churn Hevie, a stage maker formerly employed by the Denver Packing Company.
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Colorado National Bank
Hevie
Steamship Arrivals and Listings for New York Port
In January arrivals list several ships including La birot ape from Havre and La Nor mindie bound for Havre New York reads Sorvin for Liverpool with its voyage under wayju canis sails from Liverpool to New York.
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Mad bull dog mauls Forkan family in sleeping hour
A large bull terrier at 442 Railroad Avenue attacked Mrs. Forkan in the sitting room after a jump from behind the stove. The dog bit her forearm through a splintered chair while Mr. Forkan fought it with a chair, injuring the animal before it fled. Dr. J. P. Walker treated the wounds and the dog was shot.
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Railroad Avenue
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Forkan
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Blanco greeted with enthusiasm in Santiago de Cuba
Havana reports General Blanco was warmly welcomed in Santiago de Cuba after his trip. Provincial deputies hosted a banquet where he urged all population groups to aid peace efforts. In Holguin area Spanish forces under Luque clashed with insurgents, taking trenches by bayonet charge and causing casualties. Consul General Lee hosted a Maine officers’ banquet in Havana, with toasts to Sigsbee and the U S. Consulate staff.
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Howell
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Washington
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Atkins
Caldwell
Cuba
Springer
Marne
Parrado
Mazzantini
Spain
Tragic Find on Mount Olympus Road
The body of seven year old Georgie Connell was found early morning on the road to Mount Olympus. Authorities believe she froze to death after wandering from a nearby incident involving a reportedly intoxicated woman who fell into an old ling pit and crawled away.
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Atrs
Georgie Connell
Mount Olympus
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Talddie
Vrooman Dead in Double Tragedy Near Sharon Springs
Norman Vrooman died today after shooting himself in the breast at his father's home near Sharon Springs. He had killed his wife on Saturday before taking his own life.
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Canniohario, SN
Norman Vrooman
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The News This Morning Snow and Warmth Mark Day
Light snow and milder conditions are reported as General-Charles O Kalvor confers on military matters. Elin replies to programmes for the week before Congress. Tobacco soils report from the Agricultural Department intrigues readers. Sheriff Martins trial resumes February 1. Local baseball averages noted in Eastern League. Editorials and sermon references appear with local notices of crime and safety.
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Murer
Elin
Agricultural Department
Beddvne
Biate
Martin
Averros
Bton
Dr. McLeon
Nuattow
Dickson City
Lackawanna
Four Die in Maine Central Disaster Near Orangetown
Four persons dead and about thirty wounded in the Maine Central railroad wreck near Orangetown. The dead include Daniel Cunningham and wife of Troy and Mrs Jennie Murray. Rev Father Matthew T McCrath of South Minton died today. Serious injuries listed include Stanley Peran Howard Maddox and others. Railroad officials report track in good condition but frost may have caused rails to spread amid extreme cold.
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Orang
Daniel Cunningham
Troy
Jennif
Murray
Catats, Ale
Matthew T.mccrath
Routh Minton
McGrath
Daniel Cuniningham
Governor Mount moves to prosecute Versailles lynchers
Governor Mount and Attorney General Ketcham identified fifty mob members in the Versailles lynching of five thieves last September. Legal barriers prevent changing venue, but the AG may address the jury directly to compel duty. Detectives probe quietly as sensational arrests are anticipated.
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Mount
Ketcham
Versailles
Ripley County
Man shoots wife then shoots self in New York state incident
Norman Vrooman, 40, called his wife to the door at Sharon Springs and shot her twice in the breast, killing her. He fired at farmer Henry Bellinger, but the bullet struck a door panel, then fled in his cutter and later wounded himself in the breast. He was found at his father Nelson Vrooman’s house in a dying, unconscious state.
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Norman Voormann
Henry OP. Bellinger
Sharon Springs
Vroomin
Tragic Fire Claims Servant Robert Gilbert at White Home
In Iodiana Pennsylvania on January 30 a fire in a small outhouse near Judge White’s residence engulfed Robert Gilbert a colored servant. He slept in the outhouse and perished as flames spread rapidly before help could reach him. Investigators have not determined a cause.
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Iodiana
Robert Gilbert
Judge White
Gilbert
Mr Gladstone Improves After Night of Restlessness
Reports say Mr Gladstone has been confined to bed since yesterday with a restless night and a return of neuralgia. His physician attended during the night and again this morning, but this evening he is reported to feel much relieved and improving.
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Cannes
Janus
Gladstone
Tragic Train Fatalities In Newton Domestic Workers
In Newton Massachusetts last night Mise Mary Bilon Wale and Mr Bridget Murphy two domestics were killed by a train while walking on the tracks. The accident prompted local authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Mass
Mise
Mary Bilon Wale
Bridget Murphy
Surgeon Pean Dead in Paris
Eminent Paris surgeon Jules Emile Pean has died, according to a late report from the French capital. The renowned medical figure was widely known for his contributions to surgery.
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Paris
Jules Emile Pean
Kaiser Confesses Plot to Kill Wife in 1896
Charles G. Kaiser admits conspiring with James A. Clemmer to murder Mrs. Kaiser, blaming Clemmer for firing the fatal shot. Kaiser describes prior failed attempts, a planned highway ambush near the Trenton cut off, and an insurance policy tied to the crime. Zealous details corroborate prior trial findings. Lizzie DeKalb’s innocence is affirmed.
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Norristown
Charles GO. Kaiser
Nie White
Kinme Kaiser
James A. Clemmer
Clemmer
Sigigie DeKalb
Aleo
Mrs. Kaiser
Kaiser
Menius
DeKalb
Lizzie DeKalb
Corbett Turned Down in Final Challenge Bid
Detroit report states Pilzcimmons and Julian refused to consider Corbett's last challenge. Considine met with Julian and Fitzsimmons and representatives of the provi as Witness. The latter said Corbett was no longer in Fitzsimmons's favor and would not be until they whipped Miher.
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Mich
Pilzcimmons
Julian
Corbett
Considine
Fitzsimmons
Provi
Fitzsimmon
Te Nn
Miher
Trouble in Greece prompts clashes near Lazarina village
In Greece Seyfullah Pasha with thousands of troops and two guns moved to Lazarina near Trikhala to enforce tax payments. Peasants met the troops with sustained fire and a fierce engagement ensued. The following day the attack was renewed with results not yet known.
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Seyfullah Pasha
Lazarina
Trikhala
Weather Forecast for the Northeast and Midwest
The Herald reports a mixed forecast with partly cloudy skies in the middle states and New York. Northeasterly to easterly winds shift to the southeast, cooler temperatures, and potential snow or rain. coasts may have fog.Tuesday brings cloudy skies, possible coast snow or rain, then temperature fall and south to west winds.
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