British Vessel Andalina Capsizes In Squall With Losses
The British bark Andalina, about 2400 tons and four masted, capsized and sank in twenty two fathoms off Tacoma after a terrific squall. Captain W Slating and eighteen crew were lost. eleven sailors were discharged ashore. The ship had arrived in ballast from Shanghai en route to Annapolis Nova Scotia with wheat.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. Slating
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
Shanghai
Anxious to Investigate War Conduct in Senate
At ANXIOUS TO INVESTIGATES 0 Wastington Jan 16 the resolution for a five member Senate committee to probe late war conduct was laid before the Senate. Mr Allen urged a rigid impartial inquiry criticizing the Alger relief commission, Chickamauga troop deployments, and alleged irregularities in commissary and supplies. He warned about embalmed beef rumors and pressed for prompt accountability despite cautions from Mr Spooner.
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Allen
Senate
Alger Relief Commission
Chickamauga
Weat
Spooner
Cannot prosecute bank thief under law after time lapse
Fort Scott Kansas January 16. J R Colean who wrecked the bank by stealing 52000 and had a five year sentence commuted by the governor cannot be prosecuted in a single count for the theft due to a lapse of two years since the crime. The county attorney says no further warrant can be issued. Receiver Mitchell of the defunct bank sues several stockholders to collect 30 percent of their ownership on an assessment. Debtors and depositors are involved.
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Cashige
Fort Scott
Kan
J. R. Colean
Leedy
Hoek
Colean
Mreceiver Mitchell
Estate gifts and memory of Kate Lyon in Fraderic lineage
Fragmentary report notes Frederick’s estate plan involving Kate Lyon as beneficiary, with references to Christian Scientist beliefs and a London case. Valuation listed at 2,240,000 pounds. details include household effects and copyrights. The text mentions Mr Frederic’s illness and a jury acquittal linked to a related event in London.
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Herald Ersderia
Scan
Parker
Frederick
Brook Green
House
Magenhagens
Kate Lyon
Frederic
Wrederfe
London
Miss Lyon
Isewe Ajou
Sciba
Carlists in Mexico Reported Activating Spanish Residents
Report from Washington dated January 16 states agents linked to the Carlists have been active in Mexico among Spanish residents. They have traveled widely, especially to major cities and towns, with Shaler noted as aiding the cause of Don Carlos.
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Mexico
Washington
Shaler
Don-Carios
Thieves Steal Rare Coins From Carnegie Museum
In Pittsburgh on January 18 thieves unlocked a display at the Carnegie museum while two women drew guard attention. Six gold coins were taken, including a Cromwell broad guineas, one of the five known to exist and valued highly. Police pursue scant clues as burglars fled.
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St. Pittssur
Carnegie Museum
Ibis
Pullman denies separation from wife in New York
Sanger Pullman answers questions about reports of separation from his wife. He says there is no foundation to the story and that it originated with a recently discharged servant. He notes five months of marriage with no quarrel and says his wife, Miss Louise Lander West of San Francisco, will join him soon.
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Sproges
Ann
Sanger Pullman
Pullman
Louise Lander
San Francisco
Miss Lander
California
William
Bark Twain
Dreyfus Case May See Fresh Court Martial
The Matin and Gaulois report the cassation inquiry may end with quashing Dreyfus sentence. They say treason occurred but guilt proof lacking, prompting a new court-martial. Dreyfus has been informed of revision plans and thanks General Boisdeffre and army colleagues for action.
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Matin
Gauloia
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
General Staff
Mrs Ayer’s ex-husband Herbert C. Ayer dead in New York
Herbert Cope land Ayer, former husband of Harriet Hubbard Ayer, died in New York. He was a millionaire at marriage thirty three years ago and later lost fortune after Chicago liquor business collapse. He left her, she divorced, built a cosmetics business, and spent years in an asylum before discharge and current work in New York.
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New York
Herbert
Copeland Ayer
Harriet ‘Hubbard Ayer
Ayer
Kine
Hubbard
Chicago
War against War novel fragment in London reformers paper
Stead's dissarmament pamphlet war against war appears in the London reformers issue, with contributions from sympathizers including American writers. Mark Twain essayists critique the war in the cause of disarmament, arguing for world peace and the abolition of arms.
Thirteen Overdue Vessels Reported by Fleet
Seventeen overdue steamers were listed in the latest fleet report with names including Glasgow, Liverpool, Armenian, Sedgemore, and a vessel from St Johns Newfoundland. The report notes overdue status and origins traced to London and Liverpool ports.
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Eure
Ieee
Psa
Glasgow
Seatara
Liverpool
Anglican
London
Imabaugh Named Receiver in Washington Bank Case
Washington January 16 Comptroller of the Currency announces Albaugh to take hold February 15 as receiver of a bank in the capital district. Jobes in Ry tilt the Crom era unclear in text.
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Bank
Imaminer Jobes
Crom
Washington
Dgweg
Albaugh
Indians to Be Escort in Mexico Settlement Scheme
An 1870s report notes Delaware, Creek, and Cherokee tribes moving toward Mexico to settle lands ceded by the Mexican government. Details mention Sayra Ferr Wolas Jaulic and the Christian Endeavor society in the penitentiary contributing funds for testament and religious literature. Local officials and observers describe the endeavor as a large territorial project with convicts connected to the movement.
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W. J. Lyonett Nora
Mexico
Republic
Sénvray
Guadalajara
Tata
Sayra FerrWolas Jaulic
Tne Christian Endeavor Society
Saatetaea
Riganeis
Cy Berg
Mes Santhegossiala
Eee
DINGLEY IS DEAD MAINE REPUBLICAN LEADER DIES
Nelson Dingley Jr. of Maine, a leading Republican on finance and revenue, died in Washington at 10:30 PM after a long illness from pneumonia and heart failure. Present were his wife, children Edith and Nelson Jr., friends, doctors, and nurses. His death triggers a congressional succession plan and funeral arrangements in Washington and Lewiston.
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Washington
Nelson Dingley
Maine
House of Representatives
Dingley
Edith Dingley
Ebn
A. H. Ding
Houses
Congress
Whouse
Senate
Pennsylvania
Railrog
Lewiston
Dtngteye
Be Rees
House
Coun
Nelson Dinley, Jr
Laiston
Durham
Androscoggin County
Dartmouth College
Ofeschon
Journal
Fisse
Toe Tetee
Gover
Bates
Yale President Race Reads Like Private Advice
Private advices from Kinblor suggest Wilson Tocca, a congressman and president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, has been offered Yale College presidency and is expected to accept. The report frames the potential appointment as a major academic shift in American higher education.
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Wileen
Yale
Mountslis Wilson
Gressman
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Carnegie Offer to Buy Philippine Islands Reported
An article notes Andrew Carnegie authorized two U.S. senators to offer the president 20 million dollars for the Philippine Islands. The deal would be paid within thirty days after consent, with indemnity to Spain making congressional appropriations unnecessary. The motive cited is to secure the islands without cost to the U.S. government.
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Washington
Andrew “Carnegie
United States Senate
Philippine Islands
Spain
Congress
Camester
Censure of General Egan by War Inquiry Commission
Washington Jan 14 The War Inquiry Commission censured General Egan for vituperative language used in testimony against the army’s commissary branch. The panel returned his typewritten statements with a letter requesting redrafted wording before receipt as testimony and printing. Charles Denby, Vice President, signed the communication.
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Washington
War Investigation Commission
Hagan
Army
Miles
War Inquiry Commission
Egan
Eagan
Charles Denby
Eagan Defends Testimony Before Investigating Committee
General Eagan accepts sole responsibility for his statements and language as he testifies before the investigating committee. He says a false charge of poisoning soldiers prompted his remarks and claims criticism of his words stems from the strain of the ordeal.
Exterminating Loan Sharks Banquet Pledge
Chicago merchants plan a municipal pawnshop to curb shylocks who charge high rates. A banquet is held as a bill is drafted for next week’s legislature to let wage earners borrow money at one percent per month, removing unsavory lenders from city streets.
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Chicago
Merchants’ Club
Wonderful Increase of Exports in 1898
The Bureau of Statistics reports a sharp rise in exports of breadstuffs provisions cattle hogs cotton and mineral oils for 1898 totaling 789 667 294 dollars up from 693 610 747 dollars in 1897 the highest since 1892 when exports reached 371 563 574 dollars December 1898 exports totaled 93 273 506 dollars versus 88 630 000 dollars in December 1897.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Mutiny Reported Among Philippine Troops
Madrid reports a Manila dispatch saying government troops to Iloilo mutinied and refused to start. General Miller ordered to abandon Iloilo and return to Manila while American troops concentrate there. Spanish General Rios ordered to observe strict neutrality.
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Madrid
Manila
Iloilo
gGeneral Miller
S Abaridon
Deadlock in North Dakota Caucus Stalls Senate Vote
In Bismarck on January 14 the senatorial caucus again failed to pick a winner after two ballots. The thirteenth ballot showed Johnson 29, Marshall 9, Little 8, Las mouire 8, McCumber 8, Hanna 6, Cooper 4. No candidate appears close to selection. caucus adjourned awaiting committee call.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
Caucus
Atood
Johnson
Marshall
Little
Las Mouire
McCumber
Hanna
Cooper
Discharge of Volunteer Officers Marked by War Dept Plan
Washington January 14 reports the military establishment will discharge on a permanent basis a number of general and volunteer officers within days. Nineteen major generals head the army list as part of the plan.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Army
Wood Praises Army Beef Quality After Campaign
Brigadier General Wood testified before the investigating commission in Washington on general conditions in the island. He opened with a statement praising the campaign as historically successful for a small force and commended the beef provided to the army as good quality.
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Wood
Washington
Jan
Hia
Porto Rico under American rule praised by Father Sherman
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn releases Father Sherman report on Porto Rico tours from October 19 to December, praising peaceful towns and pro American sentiment. He warns of bandit threats, urges strong civil policy and military aid, calls for road projects and better education to Americanize the island, notes religion decline and clergy departures, and stresses parish vacancies and governance duties.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
Thomas BE
Sherman
Brooke
Iwland
Porto Rio
San Juan
Arecibo
Utado
Ad Lares
Adjuntas
Coamo
Aibonito
Cayey
Caguas
Aguas
Buenas
Junios
Humacoa
Father Sherman
Viequas
Fajardo
Carolina
Porto Rico
Spain
Porto’Rico
War Investigating Commission Hears Sharp Beef War Testimony
Committing general Eagan sharply attacks Major General Miles during a wounded beef controversy hearing. He reads from a large written statement condemning Miles as a liar and exposing alleged embalmings and scandal. W. B. Miles of Armour and Co. Kansas City testifies on packing methods and meat quality.
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Washington
Eagan
Miles
Nelson A. Miles
W. B. Miles
Armour & Co
Kansas City
English Press on the Philippines and U S Policy
London dispatches summarize reaction to Senator Foraker's remarks as signaling the president’s stance on Philippine policy. The Times cautions against a precise resolution, noting the Philippines test a new system of governance and warning against premature claims of temporary occupation. The Standard questions the withdrawal risk, suggesting its ripple to Asia and potential naval scramble among nations.
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London
Philippines
Sentor Foraker
Senate
United States
the Times
Cuba
Asiaa
Peace Treaty Reported Favorably by Senate Panel
Washington Jan 13 The Senate committee on foreign affairs authorized Senator Davis to report the peace treaty favorably without amendment. The panel met only an hour with most time spent awaiting a quorum. Cullom and Clark sent proxies while absent. Davis instructed to push early Senate action and to report favorably on the injunction removal proposal.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Davis
Cullom
Clark
Senate
Naval Nominations Hold Up After Delayed Senate Move
In executive session the promotions of Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley and other naval officers were taken up out of order. Senator Hale pressed for confirmation, but Senator Chandler urged caution to avoid biasing against meritorious officers without similar chances to distinguish themselves.
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Washington
Senate
Sampson
Schley
Hale
Chandler
Shafter Leaves for Coast to Relieve Merriam in California
Major General Shafter departed Shafter for San Francisco by way of New Orleans to relieve Major General Merriam of command in the California and Columbia departments. Merriam will take over the Colorado department. Summer moves to Omaha to command the Missouri department. Shafter will hold only temporary command of the Columbia department until a successor is named.
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Washington
Shafter
San Francisco
New Orleans
Merriam
Department of California
Department of the Columbia
Department of Colorado
Summer
Omaha
Neb
Department of the Missouri
War Department
Axe
Vatican denies plan for Philippine papal nuncio
A Rome dispatch reports rumors that Archbishop Ireland of St Paul is to be named papal nuncio in the Philippines. The Vatican refutes the claim, stating there is no intention to establish a nunciature in the Philippines.
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Tees
Philippine
New York
Rome
Mer
Ireland
St. Paul, Minn
Philippines
Vatican
Philip~ Pines
Return to Contract Schools in Indian appropriation bill
Washington January 13 The Senate appropriations committee reported the Indian appropriation bill. It contains a provision authorizing a limited return to the contract system for school funds and programs.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations ‘Committee
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Warts
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War Investigating Commission Returns
Gen. Eagan
Washington, D. C
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