Anarchist Plot Reported in Yonkers Police Court
A savage plot by Green anarchists to assassinate prominent Americans surfaces in Yonkers police court. Mastras, a Greek, claims he was recruited from Greece to kill. after arrival he was beaten by associates who allegedly planned to kill him. Two arrests made, investigation ongoing.
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Carnegie Says No Negotiations for Steel Combine
Andrew Carnegie reiterated that his company has no negotiations to form a steel industry combination and dismissed trade-war rumors as bugaboos. In Chicago, the G A R executive committee chose Cleveland for their next annual encampment at the Star theater in St. Louis.
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Boers Attack Gleivetin repulsed in Eastern Transvaal
Tr. Gen Kitchen reports Boer assault on Gleivetin repulsed in Eastern Transvaal. A Boer band seen near the sea off Cape Town. The Langdon murder trial set for February 19. Mr. M Talbot, agent for the Pacific Coast hip Co., returns to the city from Bpo.
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Mine Workers Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers of America held its national convention at Tomlingon Hall in Indianapolis on January 2. The opening session focused on routine business with no immediate wage demands, and plans to address future anthracite affairs. Proposals include uniting with blacksmiths and firemen on annual agreements between miners and operators.
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Brotherheod
Death Ends Their Work
Hon John Leisen a Luzerne county mine operator and Sith congress member dies in Philadelphia. Dr Robert Graham former president of Kentucky university and Bible and Hocker female seminary dies in Pittsburgh during a visit.
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War tax bill talks advance at conference
Washington congressional negotiators pressed the war tax bill toward a compromise. They aim to cut tobacco tax from 1 1 2 cents to 1 cent, drop proprietary medicine duties, and cut steamship ticket taxes. Telegram tax was debated but not settled. The bill takes precedence in the Senate as a revenue measure.
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Legislative Schedule Delays Loom Over Key Bills
The article outlines a cautious timetable as Democrats will not oppose the war tax measure but seek amendments. Pension, Indian appropriation bills head to early reports. canal and ship subsidy actions are tentatively delayed to avoid stalling essential legislation. Army bill moves to conference. Senate final action unlikely until late week.
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Senate
Acting officers bid for police chief post
Acting Chief Meredith along with Capt. John Sullivan and Sergeants Ward and Laubscher pursue the ex police chief position. The filing signals a leadership contest within the department and potential shift in command.
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Ward
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Deaths in Niagara Falls Boat Crossing Tragedy
Two men from the city, John Wiser and John Marsh, tried to cross in a boat above the falls. The boat capsized in the rapids. Wiser could not swim and drowned after being carried over the cataract. Marsh was rescued after a desperate struggle in icy waters.
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Ives Elected President of Territorial Committee
Eugene B. Ives, former New York City state senator, was elected president of the territorial committee as the Arizona legislature opened. The event marks a key leadership change for the territory.
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Arizona Territorial
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Eugene B. Ives
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New York City
Territorial
Olympia House Considers Courthouse Purchase Bill
The Washington state legislature convened in Olympia with the house adjourning in the afternoon and the senate holding a brief session. A key measure authorizes purchase of Thurston county courthouse for legislative use with a 606,000 appropriation and mandates remodel so it is ready for the next assembly session. The house plans to consider bills including vetoed railroading powers and brakemen protections.
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Thuroton County
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Iaet
Stolen Carpenter Tools Recovered by Detectives
Detectives Powers and Corbett recovered carpenter tools stolen from the residence of J. O Hara at 131 Thirty Avenue. The items were found today on a Washington street pawn outlet.
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No seats no fares protest on Ballard street car
Passengers refused to pay for standing room only on Ballard car No lil of Seattle Electric Co. in Seattle. Frank Comyns, ex. was arrested that night by era Hol land and Mayou on suspicion.
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Seattle Electric Company
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Frank Comyns
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West Point hazing inquiry ends with cadet restraint
Washington reports that the congressional hazing committee returned from West Point pleased with cadet actions. Oscar Booz's death is not blamed on hazing, with testimony casting doubt on his robustness and truthfulness. Some members expect a bill to ban hazing at the academy to prevent future practices.
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Carpenters Strike Over Back Pay Delays At Multiple Sites
Carpenters at the Jamen street power house and Pine street Beattie Electric Co projects walk off after 60 cents back pay delay. Other sites on Fourth avenue Main street Ninth avenue Cherry, and Sixth avenue Cherry also strike until wages settle at 3.60 per day retroactive to Jan 1. Union officials demand back pay and wage guarantees, while a separate sermon at the church discusses fear and faith amid community events. A steamer report notes gales along the Alaskan coast and the City of Topeka sighting near Douglas Island. Laborer Wm. Hyenick dies of typhoid at the county hospital after jail relocation.
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Sixth Avenue
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Nicholson
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Ragers Trial For Murder In The Free Degree
Frank Roger stood trial on a murder in the first degree charge as a jury was impaneled. The case stems from a quarrel on a November night at the View brewery where he allegedly struck Leopard Mater with a brick, causing fatal injuries.
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Public Works Board Awards Sewer Improvements
The board of public works approved contracts for sewer improvements on Eighth Avenue from Union Street to Seneca, Nineteenth Avenue from 120 south of Past Marion Street to Squire Park, and Post Street from University to Madison, with Thomas T. Peterson and David Dow & Co securing the bids. The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough again broke its rock shaft during trials, while the steamer Robert Dollar, Captain Charles Eilesen, arrived from San Francisco with Puget Sound freight and sails tomorrow for Frisco with coal and lumber for Port Hadieck.
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Eighth Avenue
Union Street
Seneca
Thos. T. Peterson
Nineteenth Avenue
Marion Street
Squire Park
Thos. T. Petersen
Post Street
University Street
Madison Street
David Dow & Co
Robert Dollar
Chas. Eilefsen
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Puget Sound
Frisco
Port Hadieck
Divine Diseva sive From Fear sermon at Trinity Pariah church
Religious note reports Rev. H. Gowen preaching Divine Diseva sive From Fear using supplied information and evidence. Also contains short classified snippets about secondhand furniture stores Olympic Furniture Store and a request to buy a house with a public sale inquiry. Personal ad seeks confidential marriage prospects.
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H. Gowen
Trinity Pariah Church
Extraordinary Seattle sale of cloaks and coats advertised
An overstuffed advertisement promises a mega sale of women’s coats, cloaks, and costumes in Seattle with claimed reductions. It touts automobile class garments, includes prices like 2.95 for women's coats and 4.75 for tailor coats, and asserts items formerly priced far higher are now offered at deep discounts.
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