Hanna Wins Ohio Senate Fight in Remarkable Vote
Mark A. Hanna narrowly clinched the Ohio senate seat amid one of American politics' most notable contests. He received 78 votes, a one vote majority in a 145 member legislature. Seven Republicans opposed Hanna, with Democrats splitting on scattering ballots and ongoing calls for investigation into Otis bribery charges.
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Ohio
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Senators clash as Hanna and McKisson vie for Senate seat
Both houses crowded at 10 a.m. despite ticketed visitors. The street railway repeal bill was postponed. Hanna and McKisson faced off in a heated ballot for the U.S. Senate with strong cheers and demonstrations. Cramer was absent due to illness, and a jollification followed adjournment.
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Moe Kisson
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Paulding County
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McKisson
Wiley
Warner
Lentz
Senate Nominates Hanna for Ohio Senate Seat
The Ohio Senate held a silent, tense ballot as Sullivan nominated Hanna. Wolcott and Finch supported Hanna while Burke, the lone Republican anti, did not. The fusionists from Hamilton county backed Hanna, and the chamber roared for Hanna as the vote, Hanna 17 and McKisson 10, was announced.
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Ohio
Joint convention canvasses senatorial vote after adjournment
After the separate ballot both senate and house adjourned till 10 a.m. A joint resolution ordered a noon joint convention to canvass the senator vote. McKisson led the senate by two and Hanna led the house by three overall. No de jure election, but a de facto election occurred.
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Rumors of Massacre in Oklahoma Territory
Unconfirmed reports place a band of 159 Seminole Indians on the warpath leaving bloodshed in their wake. Telegraphs note massacres of 256 by some accounts as trains flee loaded with refugees toward Bartboro and Tecumseh. A Dallas dispatch says 250 Seminoles move toward Bariboro, burning and killing. Authorities marshal a posse to protect Earlboro residents.
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Gravity of the Eastern crisis overestimated in cabinet view
Secretary Sherman and cabinet members believe the Eastern situation is exaggerated. Germany seeks only a naval station in China, with Britain and others likely to receive similar concessions. The United States and China interests are not now involved and are unlikely to become so.
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Senator Hanna Receives Enthusiastic Congratulatory Reception
After adjournment the two houses, a brisk stampede formed at the Neil House to honor Senator Hanna for the balloting result. Friends pressed forward, many charging the bribery accusations harmed him less than they helped, while Hanna, addressing the crowd, urged adherence to GOP pledges and party integrity. He spoke in support of the people’s will, then stood for over an hour as cheers and handshakes continued.
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Uprising in Oklahoma Territory Following Seminole killings
A Shawnee dispatch reports Seminole riders banding together after the burning of McGeisey and Sampson for Mrs Leard's murder. Vigilantes attacked near Earlsboro killing several at a house and three families in a tracked battle. Military aid is requested amid a general uprising across Maud and Newaka regions.
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Earlsboro
Secretary Sherman on China's Ports and Western Powers
Secretary Sherman told a Herald Washington correspondent that Russia and France would likely seize Chinese ports, with Britain holding Hong Kong and Germany controlling Kiao Chou. He noted Russia seeks a southern port to avoid winter freezes and that the United States is content with its treaty rights and does not seek a port of its own in China.
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The Stomach Debate and Swiss Case of Anna Landis
A Swiss case reports Anna Landis, 56, alive after complete stomach removal in Zurich. New York doctors say digestion continues with solid food, challenging stomach necessity and foreshadowing a revolution in physiology and digestion.
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Anna Landis
Switzerland
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Beaumont
United States Army
Senator Murphy
Landis
New York Journal
Foraker Praises End of Ohio Senatorial Balloting
Washington January 13 Senator Foraker commented on the first day of Ohio senatorial balloting. He said the contest was extraordinary and that those with the party's good at heart should be glad it is ended. He noted bitterness but hoped natural conditions will prevail and a united party result.
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Joan L. Pyun
Pretext to Interfere in Cuban Aid Sparks Tension
Maprio reports from Havane that the shipment of U S supplies to Cuba’s poor anger Spaniards who fear American interference. The dispatch claims American correspondents are ordered to exaggerate Cuban suffering to spur US intervention.
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Indian threat triggers mass mobilization in Earlboro region
A Shawnee dispatch reports Indians and settlers clashed near Maud, wiping out several families. A later message says about 300 Indians vow vengeance on Earlboro, 100 residents, and head there to burn the town. A special 150-man armed train departed amid grave border fear.
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Maud Post Office
Japanese fleet placed at British commander in chief disposal
A Shanghai dispatch reports that a Japanese fleet including three battleships ten first class cruisers and many smaller vessels has orders to be ready for Sir Alexander Bul ler the British commander in chief. This step aims to enforce joint English and Japanese interests should Russia persist in ignoring them.
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Shanghai
Alexander Buller
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England
Japan
Anglo Japanese alliance claim reported from Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch states that well informed circles openly assert an Anglo Japanese alliance to preserve the status quo in China and Korea and to guarantee Korean independence with England Russia and Japan as guarantors.
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Shanghai
China
Korea
England
Russia
Japan
Amex Heist Leaves Cash Behind as Clerk Missing
New York reporters say the American Express company was robbed of 10562 dollars during the day and Clark Braden Jr a trusted employee is missing. Central officers and private detectives pursue him. The robbery appears hurried as 25000 dollars mostly in cash remained in the safe.
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No Massacres Reported in Seminole Tension
Wewaka I T dispatch quotes U S Marshal Bennet that the situation among the Seminoles is greatly excited and threatening, but no massacres have occurred. The report notes the tense atmosphere in the area despite the calm claim.
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Rapid Indiana burglary ends in swift sentencing
In Claypool, Indiana, burglar Clarence Thoma was captured after a struggle at J. P. Thoma’s store. Preliminary hearing at 6:30 a.m. bound him over to circuit court, then at 9:00 a.m. he pleaded guilty. Judge Biggs sentenced him at 9:30 a.m. to 2 to 14 years in Jeffersonville prison. Sheriff Matthews moved him to Jeffersonville at 10:02 a.m.
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Claypool
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Million Gold From Australia Arrives in San Francisco
The steamship Alameda from Australia, due January 13, brings nearly 200000 golden sovereigns in a strong box bound for the Anglo California Bank in San Francisco. The total gold received this season from the same source reaches about 12500000 dollars, including prior remittances.
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Activity in British Army Circles
Dover January 13 The greatest enthusiasm and activity prevails at Shorncliffe camp where the Third Hussars have been ordered to proceed. Large drafts from other British regiments are preparing for foreign service.
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Rebellious Hottentots Defeated in Cape Town War Report
A Daily Mail correspondent reports German troops defeated a section of rebellious Hottentots in Demaraland near Cape Town on January 13. The clash marks a local suppression of uprisings during the colonial conflict.
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Daily Mail
Cape Town
Demararaland
Railroad to Dawson builds Rothschilds project
Tacoma January 13, A. Bratnober says the Rothschilds will build a 400 mile Yukon railroad via the Dalton trail. Henry Bratnober, the Western representative, leads the enterprise with an estimated cost of 8 million dollars for construction and equipment.
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Henry Bratnober
San Francisco
Rothschilds’ Western
Shingle Mills in Washington State Closed Until Feb One
At a meeting of shingle manufacturers in Tacoma it was decided to keep the shingle mills closed until February 1. An advance in rates of about ten cents was inaugurated. A further meeting will be called in a month to decide if the market warrants reopening the mills.
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Five Hundred Feet Fall In Mexican Mine Disaster
In the Creston mine at Minas Pietras a cage fell 500 feet to the shaft bottom. Eight men were hurled down. five died instantly and three others are seriously injured and not expected to live.
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Dan
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Millionaire lumberman William Carson dies at 80
Eau Claire Wisconsin January 6 William Carson the millionaire lumberman is dead after a several day illness aged 80. He came to Wisconsin sixty years ago and was involved in multiple enterprises aiding Eau Claire’s growth. He is survived by five daughters and a son.
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William Carson
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Wisconsin
Cuban Fund Swells as Cleveland Sees Big Total
Washington January reports 31,000 dollars collected in Cleveland Ohio to aid Cuban sufferers, boosting the fund during the day at the Waite House.
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