Arbitration Treaty Advances in Senate With Key Amendments
Senate foreign relations committee backed the general arbitration treaty with verbal amendments and one essential change striking King Oscar of Sweden as umpire. An added clause bars arbitration of any matter affecting domestic or foreign policy without a special agreement. Alaska boundary was not included.
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Washaton
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
United States
Gray
Messrs
Sherman
Frye
Jiavis
Cullom
Lodge
Uray
Mesars
Morgan
Janie
Cameron
Mills
Aynen
Senate
Great Britain
Treaty signed to define Alaska boundary by 141st meridian
Secretary Ol nes and Sir Julian Jauncefote signed a convention to appoint a four member commission to define by agreement the boundary along the 141st meridian between Alaska and British possessions. The text will be sent to the Senate on Monday and the names will be decided later. The commission will meet in London or Washington.
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Wasuington
Olnes
Julian Jauncefote
Alaska
Senate
London
Washington
Japanese Wages Rise Says Consul Tables Show
United States Consul Connelly reports wages in Japan for 1994 95 and 18 show sharp rises across labor classes. Agricultural laborers gain from 10 to 20 yen daily while weavers tailors paper makers fishermen and blacksmiths all see notable increases.
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Waantinatox
United States
Connelly
State Department
Japan
Thurston Defies Nebraska Legislature on Silver Policy
Senator Thurston declares he will not obey a request from the Nebraska legislature to vote for free coinage of silver. He says the current Nebraska party no longer represents constituents and sees no chance of agreement as parties are far apart. He will consider the matter only if legislators present a clear proposition.
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Wasumarex
Nebraska
Thurston
Nebraska Pty
Senate
Venezuelan Treaty Delayed Amid Uncertain Signing Date
Washington reports the British Venezuelan treaty has not progressed to a definite signing date and no agreement exists to meet upcoming steamship departures for Venezuela.
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Washington
Venezuela
Ovation for Dubois as he leaves Mast
Senator Dubois and Democratic national committee secretary Walsh depart Mast to cheering crowds in Bors City Idaho. The reception is described as a hero’s send off rather than that of a defeated candidate.
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Bors City
Idaho
Dubois
Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Stand ard Eagle Box and Lumber Co Placed in Trust
The Standard Eagle Box and Lumber Company of St Louis has placed its property and plant in the hands of a trustee with liabilities exceeding 100000 dollars. The move signals financial distress as creditors pursue claims while the firm reorganizes or liquidates its assets.
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St. Louis Box Company
St. Louis, Mo
Standard Eagle Box and Lumber Company
Utah Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
Bartholomew Pace shot his ailing wife in bed yesterday and killed himself. Her pleas for mercy went unheard as Pace ended the life with the same weapon. The couple leaves nine children, the youngest only four days old.
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Goshyen
Utah
Bartholomew Pace
Senator George Hematot Resting at Garfield Hospital
Senator George Hematot of Mississippi has been resting at Garfield hospital after a period of illness. The patient enjoyed a comfortable night and is reported resting this morning.
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Hematot
George
Senator George
Mississippi
Garfield Hospital
Cleveland Addresses New York Medical Academy at Carnegie Hall
President Cleveland attended the New York Academy of Medicine celebration at Carnegie Hall with Dr. Bryant and others addressing the audience. He praised physicians, recalled the old village doctor, and reflected on medical progress and patient loyalty.
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Academy of Medicine
New York
Carnegie Hall
Cleveland
Joseph D.D. Uryant
Academy
Eryant
Tuimian
House in an uproar over railroad bill debate
The House debated the conference report on the Atlantic and Pacific railroad rights under foreclosure. Powers of Vermont sparred with Barrett of Massachusetts amid accusations of stock jobbing, judiciary criticism, and satirical exchanges. the report was rejected 71 to 145 as conferees were told to press House Amendments. Earlier, Hardy threatened obstruction of consent motions. Also, Alexis Benoit won the Louisiana fifth district seat over Boatner.
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Wasninatoy
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Powers
Vermont
Barrett
Massachusetts
Vowers
Haston
Hoowers
Supreme Bench of
Central Railroad
Ife
Grout
Hardy
I Ndiang
Deatner
Washington
Elections Committee No
Alexis Benoit
Dr. Boatner
Louisiana
Boatner
Nevada Senate Passes Prize Fight Licensing Bill
Joy sweeps San Francisco as Nevada Senate approves a prize fight licensing bill. Backers say a $1,000 license will curb dishonesty and ensure fair rings as promoters like Dan Stuart plan permanent Nevada headquarters and arrange bouts among top pugilists.
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San Francisco
Nevada Senate
Aleeady
Dan Stuart
Nevada
Foreclosure Powers Debate Over Pacific Railways Questioned
Allen of Nebraska seeks immediate inquiry into presidential and attorney general authority to foreclose on Pacific railroads and to enter sale agreements before foreclosure, arguing first liens must be redeemed by law. Other senators debate legality and federal control, with the measure postponed for Thurston’s continuation.
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Wasumorox
Allen
Nebraska
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Chirk
Wyoming
United States
Binster
Platt
Connecticut
Bacon
Georgia
Aten
FIGHTING 2-CENT FARES
Western railroad managers push vigorous tactics to defeat bills fixing maximum passenger rate at two cents per mile. Locomotive engineers firemen and trainmen unions threaten remonstrances arguing the measure risks jobs and wage cuts with possible service reductions and crew cutbacks.
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Cutcage
Western Railroad
Kinship rivals seek McKinley favors in 1890s circle
In Wasinmaros on January 29 Colonel Fred Grant visits Canton and signals ambition for influence. John A. Logan seeks foreign service and political office abroad. Chester A. Arthur’s allies press for a foreign post. Garfield family friends discuss federal appointments as Cleveland Gartelds back McKinley. J Stanley Brown, Weber Hayes, and Stephen A. Douglas also named in talks of such offices.
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McKintey
Wasninaros
Fred Grant
Canton
John A. Logan
Ceneral Logan
Chester A. Arthur
Foreign Service
Garteld Boys
Cleveland
J. Stanley Brown
Molly Garfield
Garfield
Webb Hayes
McKinley Homestead
Stephen A. Douglas
Chicago
Ilinois
Fire ravages South Joplin mine as crews fight flames
Superintendent Cox and miners battle a stubborn blaze at the South Joplin mine in Missouri. Firefighters remain unable to approach within ten feet as the fire rages unabated. In Kansas a passenger named S Wantrowitch was found dead in his berth on a Santa Ke train at Raymond.
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Aplin
Jorn
Shin
Cox
South Joplin Ming
Haines
Kansas
SremiinGc
Kanan
S. Wantrowitch
Santa Ke
Raymond
Jewish Society
Mrith Abraham
Grand Avenue
New Haven
Conn
Fire destroys Samuel Hoover's house near Wirenrra
A blaze burned the large house and contents of Samuel Hoover four miles west of Wirenrra Kansas yesterday. The loss was valued at 26 000 dollars with insurance information not known.
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Wirenrra
Kan
Samuel Hoover
Here
Eckels Faces Banking Panel on National Finances
Comptroller Messles testified before the House Banking and Currency Committee on the country’s financial state. He blamed trade imbalances, overproduction, and extravagant spending, arguing for funding and canceling demand obligations to preserve a gold reserve. He warned against continuing note redemption and favored banks supplying currency under stable credit conditions.
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Sassing Sun
Messles
Treasury Department
Eckels
Mekels
McCullough
Evkels
Senate Debates Nicaragua Canal Policy and Possible Government Build
In Washington the Senate clashed over the Nicaragua canal bill with Senator Sherman urging a government built canal without private concessions and dismissing England as a non-issue. Senator Vilas moved to recommit. Morgan objected. Adjournment occurred before a vote. The military academy appropriation bill, about 479000 dollars, passed after rejecting cadet participation in the inauguration.
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Washington
Dan
Senate
Sherman
United States
Morgan
England
Vilas
Committee On Foreign Relations
Military Academy
West Point
Fuller and Brower Named to Venezuela Boundary Tribunal
In Washington on January 29 Melville W. Fuller chief justice of the United States and David J. Brower associate justice were nominated as commissioners for the arbitration tribunal to fix the Venezuela and British Guiana boundary. The Supreme Court formally confirmed the selections with Fuller’s nomination pending Venezuelan approval. President Crespo and his cabinet have signified acceptance.
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WasHinoran
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
David J. Brower
Venezuela
British Guiana
Supreme Court
Fuller
Crespo
Mr. Fuller
Mrs McKinley Inauguration Gown Details Revealed
Jan 29 Cricaco details of Mrs McKinley’s gown were finalized. The gown features a silver and white brocade creating a gray tone, trimmed with pale blue satin. Neck high with lace, decollate effect from Point d Alemcon fichy, long sleeves with lace frill, and a stately train with multiple brocade sections.
American colonist seeks return from Topolobampo Mexico
James Medsker, once part of the Lopolobanpo cooperative colony on the Pacific coast, arrived destitute in Topolobampo and seeks passage back to the United States. He says the remaining colonists are without aid and starving for food.
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Carnivanita
Mexico
James Medsker
Lopolobanpo Cooperative
Pacific Coast
United States
Topolobampo
Mrs Ann R Allen Dead Wealthiest City Widow
Mrs Ann R Allen reputed wealthiest woman in the city died yesterday in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Her estate valued at about 10 000 000 wills and heirs unclear with twenty nine potential heirs in the case. Attorneys for Mrs Allen and her managers doubt a will exists. If no will is found, the estate will be divided among twenty nine heirs.
Astrological Lore Readers Seek Insights From Egypts
A historical astrology note describes planetary influence as indicators of events rather than life control. It outlines Leo Virgo and Sagittarius rulings, personal traits, finances, marriage, and leadership tendencies, urging readers to send birth details and stamps for mail readings.
Rushing at Nobbs as lunch rush peak hits Tit-Bits
In a Tit-Bits blurb a restaurant scene shows Hobbs asking a friend Nobbs about business. Nobbs replies the rush is unprecedented with no time to sleep and meals running behind. The note captures a bustling lunch period and sustained demand.
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Hobbs
Nobbs
Weyler Demands Ink for Imminent Battle
In a curt exchange, Weyler orders writing material and directs red ink for a battle. The Atlanta Constitution notes the general plans a confrontation, underscoring a dramatic readiness and command presence.
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Weyler
Atlanta Constitution
Curious Measures and a Kidney Cure Offer
An 19th century style note lists various traditional measures such as brace, baker's dozen, stone, and tod with their pound equivalents. The piece also includes an editor's unsolicited advert for Peruviana kidney cure with free delivery to any sufferer who writes promptly from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Trinity
St. Paul
Pincviana Hungar Remeny
Cincinnati
Ohio
Useful Weight Story of a Corpulent Man and Pickpocket
A very stout elderly gentleman blocks a fleeing pickpocket who crashes into him amid a crowded street. The thief struggles under the weight until two pursuing officers arrive and handcuff him, while the corpulent man remains pinned.
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Anth
Monon Route Adds Sleeping Car To Washington
The Monon Route launches a new through sleeping car service to Washington D C via Cincinnati and Walkersburg operated by the C I H and D and G OS W and 2 0 Railways. The sleeper departs Dearborn station after 1 P M daily at 2 34 5 A M arriving in Washington 6 47 A M next day starting January 24. City ticket office 232 Clark Street and Dearborn Station depot.
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Monon
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Walkersburg
Dearborn
Washington
Nationaliapital
Clark Street
Dearborn Station
Baggage Master Scorns Riches Amid Fragile Trunk
A baggage master jokes about spending wealth by buying a cave to fill with dynamite and placing a trunk labeled Glass Fragile This Side Up Keep Dry Handle with Care at the baggage car door. The scene centers on a seemingly ordinary trunk marked fragile yet provoking extreme reaction.
Cure for Consumption Succeeds for Cherry Valley Man
An 1895 testimonial from Amos Reiner of Cherry Valley Illinois claims Piso’s Cure for Consumption cured his illness. The ad-like text also mocks moralizing views about effort and youth while presenting whimsical proverbs and exaggerated quotes.
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Piso
Amos Reiner
Cherry Valley, Ill
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