St Paul Steamer Still Grounded Off Long Branch
The International Navigation steamer St Paul remains broadside to shore off Long Branch after running aground in Saturday morning fog. Tugs moved her about 50 or 60 yards astern, but she has scarcely shifted since, as wreckers work day and night to free the vessel. There is no danger or leak reported aboard.
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Lona Branca
N. J
International Navigation Company
St. Paul
Long Branch
Jersey
Eckels Testifies on International Bank Plan
Washington January 29 the House committee on banking and currency heard Comptroller Eckels outline views on a proposed international bank to aid South and Central America He argued banking facilities are as essential as transportation for promoting inter American commerce while criticizing details of the bill A sub committee of Brossius Van Voorhis Spaulding Cobb Cox was formed to confer with the comptroller and attorney general to perfect the measure
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House
Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Eckels
South
Central America
Walker
Messrs. Brossius
Pennsylvania
van Voorhis
New York
Spaulding
Michigan
Cobb
Missouri
Cox
Tennessee
Susan B Anthony Re-elected President of Woman Suffrage
The Woman Suffragist convention in Washington elected officers for the year. Susan B Anthony was re-elected unanimously as president with Anna Howard Shaw as vice president at large and Rachel Foster Avery as corresponding secretary. Alice Stone Blackwell became recording secretary and Harriet Taylor Upton treasurer. The evening program featured Utah as the main topic of interest with speeches by Senator Cannon Representative Allen Mrs Sarah A Boyer and Miss Emily S Richard of Utah.
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Susan B. Anthony
Washington
Anna Howard Shaw
Rachel Foster Avery
Alice Stone Blackwell
Harriet Taylor Upton
Utah
Our New Star
Senator Cannon
Representative Allen
Sarah A. Boyer
Emilys
Richard
Railroad sale in Iowa drives value to 1.56 million
The Omaha and St. Louis Railway system was sold in Council Bluffs under a U S circuit court decree. L W Ross the master in chancery oversaw the bidding with two bidders posting deposits. Cornelius B Gold for bondholders bid 1 560 000 to win the line, with W C Winston of St Louis as a participant. Gold represents the Baltimore and Ohio line. The Q was reportedly ready to take the line at a sacrifice.
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Counciluiurrs
Omaha and St. Louis
L. W. Ross
United States Circuit Court
W. C. Winston
St. Louis
Wabash
Cornelius B. Gold
Baltimore and Ohio
Canada preps for defense in new budget
Ottawa reports 41.23 million dollar estimate for the coming year. Militia maintenance rises by 572,716 dollars versus last year while Northwest Mounted Police spending stands at 553,000 dollars, up from 500,000. The finance minister G. E. Foster presented the plan to Parliament.
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Ottawa
Dominion
G. E. Foster
Northwest Mounted Police
Witnesses Describe Ku Cheng Executions In Foo Chow
San Francisco reports Joseph Oswald arrived on the Cop tic from the Orient and witnessed the executions of five ringleaders in the Ku Cheng missionary massacre at Foo Chow. The event drew a large Chinese crowd and only 24 Caucasian witnesses were present.
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Ku Cheng
San Francisco
Joseph Oswald
Orient
Foo Chow
Bloodshed in Owa Feud Flares Between Jeffers and Browns
In Jefferson Iowa on January 29 a feud flare led to two dead two severely wounded and a girl injured. John Brown Jr and John Fleck were killed. The injured included Tillie Fleck and George Fleck with shots and beatings. The Browns defended home as Flecks opened fire with revolvers and shotguns.
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Jefferson, Ia
John Brown, Jr
John Fleck
Tillie Fleck
Dulg
George Fleck
Fleck
Brown
John, Jr
Young Fleck
Jim Brown
Jim
Potter Palmer Seen as Runyon Successor to Germany Post
Cuicasco January 29 Potter Palmer a lifelong Democrat is expected to be named by President Cleveland as ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Germany. W K Carlisle son of Secretary Carlisle supports Palmer while Palmer declines to confirm. William J Strong says Palmer's appointment appears likely from the talk surrounding the matter.
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Potter Palmer
Chicago
Cuicasco
Cleveland
Theodore Runyon
Germany
W. K. Carlisle
Carlisle
Palmer
William J. Strong
Mr. Palmer
Suit for Divorce Filed by Mrs Archibald in Jamestown
Mrs Adelphia S Archibald sues O Wellington Archibald superintendent of the insane hospital for divorce on grounds of faithlessness and cruelty. She says for three years she paid most expenses while he earned 2500 dollars yearly over living costs and gave no funds to her. He is accused of disreputable attention to other women for ten years and public and private defamation. She seeks custody of the younger daughter.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Jamestown
N. D
Adelphia
Archibald
O. Wellington Archibald
Insane Hospital
Redfield College Burns Down in Iowa
Fire destroyed Redfield college leaving bare walls. Opened in 1887 under Midland Association of Congregational Churches charter. Rev. David Heaton first president. President Hatch lost library. students lost books and clothing. Loss about 30000 dollars with 8000 insurance. Rebuilding planned. Congregational church donated for classrooms.
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Redfield
Redfield College
Midland Association of Congregation Churches
David Heaton
Lincoln Park Church
Chicago
Hatch
Congregational Church
Noted Red Man J. C. Adams Dies at 48
J C Adams Stockbridge Indian chief, known in Wisconsin and Washington, has died at age 48. A Lawrence University graduate, he spent 20 years in Washington securing $75,000 owed to his tribe, but manipulated legislation kept it from them. He once was well-to-do but died poor after funding tribal work.
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Antico
W S
J. C. Adams
Stockbridge
Wisconsin
Washington
Lawrence University
George Baxter Attacks Wife Then Hangs Self
Minneapolis January 29. George Baxter a laborer beat his wife with a hammer and then slashed his own throat. The couple lived unhappily and quarreled often. Baxter survived and is under medical care at the city hospital where recovery is not expected.
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Minneapolis
George Baxter
Baxter
City Hospital
Daly Denies Montana Racing Circuit Plans
Marcus Daly rejects Chicago reports he would form a Montana racing circuit. He states he will not spend more time in racing and will be entirely out of it, showing no desire or time for racing anywhere.
Ohio Republicans Unify Delegation For McKinley
A secret Cleveland meeting among Charles L. Kurtz A L Conger and M A Hanna aimed at forming Ohio’s delegation at large to the St Louis convention. Proposed delegates at large include M A Hanna James H Hoyt Senator elect Foraker and General Bushnell to ensure unity and avoid future friction between party elements.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Charles L. Kurtz
Republican State Committee
A. L. Conger
Akron
Foraker
M. A. Hanna
McKinley
St. Louis
James H. Hoyt
Bushnell
May Unseat Democrats in Kentucky Legislators
At the Republican caucus in Frankfort Kentucky four Democratic members with uncontested seats were deemed ineligible under law due to holding other offices. The caucus adopted a resolution to investigate their eligibility which could affect the senatorial contest.
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Frankfort
United States
Passes Towne Bill For Red Lake Pine Lands Disposal
In Washington a House bill, moved by Rep. Towne of Minnesota, amends the 1889 Chippewa relief act to let the interior secretary sell reservation pine lands in blocks of 100000 acres or less. About 4,000,000 acres are slated for sale under the act.
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Towne
Washington
Rep
Minn
Secretary of the Interior
A Boom for Spooner in Wisconsin Delegation Plan
West Superior Wisconsin January 29 prominent Republicans call a meeting for Wednesday evening to start agitation for sending a solid delegation to the St. Louis convention for John C Spooner for president. They claim the ex senator can command considerable strength.
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West Superior
Wisconsin
St. Louis
John C. Spooner
Fearful Leap Ends in Dressmaker's Death at Bridge
Dottie Lamb a St Paul dressmaker was found dead beneath the Smith avenue bridge after a fall of over 150 feet onto the ice. The act appears to be a suicide and no motive is known.
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St. Pau
Dottie Lamb
Smith Avenue
Artist Bertram Atwater Shot Dead in Webster Grove
Bertram A. Atwater a well known Chicago artist was shot and killed by highwaymen in Webster Grove at 8 p m on January 25. The incident occurred as he traveled near the town. Police are investigating the homicide and seeking suspects.
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Webster Grove
Bertram A. Atwater
Chicago
Armies and Fleets Gather for Spring Turkish Partition
A Vienna dispatch reports Russia will seize Armenia and Constantinople, with France taking Syria and Palestine and England Egypt after a partition of the Turkish Empire. Sebastopol preparations for a volunteer fleet hint at spring action, while rumors of a Russian-Armenia arrangement in Constantinople circulate but lack confirmation.
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London
The
Daily News
Vienna
Constantinople
Sebastopol
Russia
Odessa
Peter the Great
Turkey
Armenia
France
Syria
Palestine
England
Egypt
Persian Gulf
Terrible Explosion Wrecks Welsh Colliery
reports from Taylors Town near Cardiff say a mine blast in a nearby colliery killed at least 54 workers with many more feared dead. Rescue teams, hindered by cave ins and poor ventilation, press on to reach remaining sections of the mine.
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Cardiff
Wales
Carpir
Taylorstown
Despair and Dilemma in Havana Over Cuban War Strains
The Havana report describes rising prices, mass refugees, and growing crime as Spain faces war costs. Officials fear prolonged conflict and consider compromise while many expect a U S role to restore peace and prosperity to Cuba.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
Insurgents Under Maceo Grow Active in Pinar del Rio
Reports from Havana on January 29 indicate Antonio Maceo and about 4,000 followers increased activity in western Pinar del Rio. Disturbances disrupt communications with Pinar del Rio while insurgents gain ground and many residents have joined their ranks. Some flee by sea from Arroyos de Mantua aboard pilot boats Guanora Lincei Nueva Holanda and Khivas.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Paso Real
Guanes
Arroyos de Mantua
Guanora
Lincei
Nueva Holanda
Khivas
Insurgent Leader Gomez Reported Very Ill in Havana
Reports from reliable sources claim General Maximo Gomez, head of the Cuban insurgents, is gravely ill with advanced consumption complicated by fever. Doctors reportedly estimate he may live about two months, causing anxiety among his followers.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Two Armenians Face Deportation After Escape Ordeal
Two Armenian men detained at Ellis Island face deportation under immigration laws unless bonds are secured to allow land entry. They arrived aboard the Servia on January 20 from Harpout and report horrors suffered under Turkish authorities including Armenian killings.
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New York
Ellis Island
Servia
Harpoxt
National Woman Suffrage Delegates Attend Service
Delegates to the National Woman's Suffrage association gathered in Washington on January 28 and attended divine service at the Church of Our Father. Miss Elizabeth Upham Yates presided while Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson of California delivered a discourse on the spiritual significance of democracy and women's relation to it.
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Washington
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Church of Our Father
Elizabeth Upham Yates
Charlotte Perkins Stetson
California
Tragic Theatre Fire Kills Fifty in South Russia
Fire at Ekaterinoslav in a wooden theater during a January performance caused panic and trampling. Rescue teams retrieved forty nine bodies and fear remains for several missing patrons presumed trapped in the ruins.
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St. Peterspurg
Ekaterinoslav
Russia
Americans Demand Diplomatic Agent for Transvaal Grievances
A Pretoria meeting of American residents urged Secretary Olney to send a diplomatic agent to handle crises and protect citizens. They noted arrests and property risks but emphasized lawful, constitutional protest and continued goodwill toward the Transvaal government. Some residents had taken up arms, but no shots were fired.
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Transvaal
London
Times
Pretoria
Olney
Chamberlain Speech Sparks Call for Arbitration With America
The Chronicle views Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech as signaling government intent toward arbitration with America. It warns that easing tensions and mutual goodwill may fade as Europe faces anxiety and peril. A separate Chronicle piece notes rapprochement with England and America leaves core issues unchanged and urges a bold arbitration treaty.
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London
the Chronicle
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Chronicle
England
America
Armenia
Twelve Year Old Bride Married in Holden
In North Holden Missouri on January 25 at the bride's parents home Dr L M Horn presided Thomas J Sadler aged 35 married Rosa L Lawler aged 12 with parental consent. The license was regular and witnessed by the parents.
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Ho.lpen
North Holden
L. M. Horn
Thomas J. Sadler
Rosa L. Lawler
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