Work on pension bills and Philippine inquiry unfolds
Senate and House actions highlight a pension bill vote and a thorough Philippine inquiry. Key figures include Cannon, Richardson, Lodge, and Leavitt. Debate centers on defense funding, detailed expenditure proof, and Hawaii’s concerns about Cuba trade and labor needs amid sugar reliance.
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Forgery Alleged in Patrick Rice Murder Trial
New York Jan 25 The murder trial of millionaire William Marsh Rice has intense testimony as John H Wallace a paying teller identified a twenty five thousand dollar check bearing Indorsement Albert Patrick and alleged the Rice signature on the check was forged Patrick’s counsel promise a big surprise and Patrick says he is confident of acquittal Also Lord Cranborne states Russia occupying a Persian gulf port would disrupt status quo policy in the East and Manchuria
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Millonaire Rice
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
John H. Wallace
Stenson & Sons Bankers
Rice
Valet Jones
Jones
Patrick
Albert Patrick
Wallace
Ir House
Gafa
Osborne
Engeland
London
House of Commons
Lord Cranborne
Persian Gulf
Russia
Manchuria
The Merger Inquiry at Chicago Opens Slick Session
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago centers on J. C. Stubbs traffic manager for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. Stubbs cites Harriman as chairman of both boards but says he acts only in extraordinary cases and rates have generally held despite perceived demoralization in Colorado and Utah. He argues that Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe are competitors and that Union Pacific controls Southern Pacific, yet competition keeps rates from changing.
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Chicaro
Commerce Commission
J. C. Stubbs
Turfic
Souther Pacific
Union Pacific
Stubbs
E. H. Harriman
Both Roads
Harriman
Colorado
Utah
Southern Pacific
Atchison
Yhirther
Prouty
Clements
Quiet Interior of Colombia Amid Revolt News
The latest reports from Buenaventura and Bogota say calm remains in the interior of Colombia. General Portus, wounded aboard the Liberal steamer Padilla after a Panama Bay battle, is among insurgent leaders.
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Colon
Colombia
Tan
Buenaventura
Bogota
Panama
Portus
Teaders
Padilla
Panama Bay
Castro
Iis Tablas
Merritt Wrecking Company
New York
Tooker
Premier
Golen Harbor
Reciprocity with Cuba sparks fears for Invynians trade
Washington January 25 the Cuban reciprocity talks resumed with the Ways and Means Committee. The attitude of Hawaiian sugar planters opposing concessions to Cuba was presented by William Raywood, formerly United States consul general.
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Washington
Ways, and Means
Cuba
William Raywood
United States
Wayanond
Judge Noyes Dying in San Francisco Hospital
Judge Arthur B. Noyes of Alaska lies at Mount Zion hospital in critical condition after a hemorrhage of the lungs caused by tuberculosis. Doctors say recovery is unlikely. In Washington, Captain Shoemaker of a revenue cutter has sent instructions for the cutter McCulloch to join the search for the lost British cruiser Condor near San Francisco.
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Noyes
San Francisco
San
Arthur Kb, Noyes
Alaska
Mount Zion’ Hospital
Condor
Washington
Shoemaker
Revenue - Cutter, Service
McCulloch
Rochester Mystery Deepens in Jewelers Murder
Rochester police report two prime suspects linked to Bela W. Grown murder. One man fled town Sunday night toward the east, another headed west. Names and exact motives remain under police review as the case unfolds.
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Rochester
Inn
Cleary
Bela W. Grown
Onie
Danih West Indies Cession Agreement Near Senate Ratification
Officials expect quick Senate approval for the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The treaty, signed by Secretary Hay and Danish minister Constantine Bren, outlines a price near five million dollars and sets a status similar to Puerto Rico. The islands Thomas Croix and John hold a population of about 32,786 and trade figures around 1.79 million in imports and 1.142 million in exports.
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Washington
Jen
Denmark
United States
Danish West Indian Islands
Porto Rico
State Department
van Horne
St. Thomas
Blackwood
Christianstad
St. Croix
Tatter
Islands
Great Britain
Brigands May Now Have Ransom in Demir Hissar
The ransom for Miss Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka amounts to 72500 dollars and is carried by bearers who reached Demir Hissar Roumelia on January 21. They moved into the mountains on horseback with a strong escort. A cable from Syracuse notes an invitation to Prince Henry from Andrew D White to visit Syracuse.
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Macedonia
Turkey
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Demir-Hissar
Roumelia
Syracuse
Prince Henry
Andrew.d. White
United States
Germany
Chamber of Commerce
Royal Baking Powder Company opens New York headquarters
The Royal Baking Powder Company, located at 100 William Street in New York, announces its operations and branding from a landmark address. The notice highlights the firm’s presence in the city and its industry standing in baking products.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Attempt on King George of Greece in Paris park
Berlin reports details of a knife attack in a park on King George of Greece as a palace guard inspector shields him fatally injuring himself. The assailant, later identified as Jungatic, was arrested and questioned. London notes Shell Transport and Trading talks with Standard Oil collapsed, Royal Dutch Oil deal to market its oils began. News from Newmarket reports Lew Warner’s death by suicide amid pleurisy relief. Washington covers cabinet meeting with Prince Henry entertainment planning and routine matters. Chicago Burlington and Quincy stockholders adjourned without business.
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Greece
Yen
London
Shell” Transport and Trading Company, Limited
Marcus Samuel
Standard Oil Company
Shell” Company
Royal Dutch Petroleum Company
Washington
Jin
Prince Henry
Defiance in Venezuela over Seerestat landing
In Curacao on January 25, President Castro defied protests by the French consul and upheld Venezuelan authorities at La Guayra who refused M. Seerestat Jr of Bordeaux permission to land. French and Venezuelan officials dispute who met General Matos, with claims he was elsewhere when the St Laurent docked. French government may order ships to protect citizens. D Es trees cruiser remains at Carupano.
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Seerestat
Inna
Willemstad
Sland
Curacao
Castro
la Guayra
M. Seerestat, Jr
Bordeaux
St Laurent
M. Seerestat Jr
Fort de France
Martinique
Trinidad
General Matos
St. Laurent
Venezuelian
Bar Bigh
Caracas
M. Secrestat, Jr
Matos
Tage
Suchet
D'Estrees
Carupano
Bermudez
Venezuela
Wont Retire Hobson Figured By Naval Board
Washington January 25 A naval retiring board declined to recommend the retirement of Captain Richmond P Hobson. He complained of eye trouble from glare while in charge of Spanish ships at Santiago and in the Hongkong drydock. The board found no permanent injury and ordered him back to duty for the Charleston exhibition.
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Washington
Richmond P Hobson
Santiago
Hongskong
Dewey
United States
Hobson
Board of Physicians
Charleston
Labor Troubles In Chicago Clashes Amid Plant Picket Line
Chicago January 26 workers at the Allis Chalmers plant have doubled in the union picket line since Monday leading to several clashes. Foreman Nicholas Williams of the erecting shop was assaulted and hospitalized. Others were injured, some seriously, though not as badly.
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Chicago
Allis-Chalmers
Nicholas Wiliams
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